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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Board member Rajaab Nadeem discusses gun regulations at SGB’s weekly meeting Tuesday evening.

SGB pushes stricter laws on firearm sales

By Emily Wolfe, Senior Staff Writer • December 5, 2018
After more than a month of trying to help Pittsburgh heal from the Tree of Life shooting, SGB has set its sights on making change in Washington.
Board member Jessica Chong speaks about providing recycling bins to off-campus students at Tuesday evening’s weekly SGB meeting.

Post-break SGB discusses Town Hall, PWLE

By Emily Wolfe, Senior Staff Writer • November 28, 2018
Pitt’s Student Government Board eased back into a regular schedule with its first traditional public meeting in three weeks Tuesday evening.
Vice Provost Kenyon Bonner speaks about communication between the University and students at Tuesday evening’s SGB Town Hall.

SGB: Students address ENS messaging system

By Emily Wolfe, Senior Staff Writer • November 14, 2018
In a town hall format, SGB gave the floor to some of Pitt's university officials, giving them a chance to address concerns directly from students.
SGB President Maggie Kennedy addresses this weekend’s shooting at Tuesday’s weekly public meeting.

SGB stands behind Jewish community

By Emily Wolfe, Staff Writer • October 31, 2018

Kathryn Fleisher wants to make sure last weekend’s massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue won’t be forgotten. “Our community is still mourning,” Fleisher, a sophomore majoring in GSWS and politics...

Provost Ann Cudd makes a surprise visit to introduce herself at SGB’s weekly meeting. (Photo by Knox Coulter | Staff Photographer)

SGB hears criticism of Sodexo, the University

By Emily Wolfe, Staff Writer • October 24, 2018
SGB will hold its second Eat and Greet meeting this Friday — the first public opportunity for students to question Sodexo officials since revelations last week that the Allegheny County Health Department cited Market Central for 14 health code violations.
Board member Albert Tanjaya gives the Pitt Club Rock Climbing team representative a thumbs-up, saying “have a real Philly cheesesteak for me” after the teams funding request to compete in Philadelphia is approved. (Photo by Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer)

SGB puts focus on financial education

By Emily Wolfe, Staff Writer • October 17, 2018
Friday will bring the third annual Financial Literacy Conference at Pitt, presented by business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi and Pitt’s business school.
Then-senior Delena Obermaier played the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Pitt’s production of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” last October. This year, she returned to campus as an alum to advocate for the show. (Photo by Sarah Cutshall | Staff Photographer)

‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ back on after meeting with SGB

By Christian Snyder, Editor in Chief • October 11, 2018

After a confusing last few days, those involved are confident “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will see the stage this year despite a surprise cancellation announced on Monday. The show, hosted annually...

SGB will a host an “Eat and Greet” from 2 to 3 p.m. in the WPU lower lounge on Friday. (Photo by Sarah Cutshall | Staff Photographer)

SGB focuses on physical and mental health

By Emily Wolfe, Staff Writer • October 10, 2018

At a free public lunch this Friday, Pitt students have the opportunity to voice opinions on Pitt food and dining services. It’s one of several current SGB initiatives which seek to close the gap between...

Then-senior Delena Obermaier played the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter at Pitt’s production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show last October.

Rocky Horror Picture Show suddenly cancelled, organizers blame SGB

By Sarah Connor and Christian Snyder • October 9, 2018
Organizers cited budget issues and blamed SGB for cutting funding and eliminating a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community – President Maggie Kennedy responded to the criticism in an interview.
SGB president Maggie Kennedy discusses Mental Health Awareness Month at Tuesday night’s public meeting. (Photo by Sareen Ali | Staff Photographer)

SGB goes green for mental health awareness

By Emily Wolfe, Staff Writer • October 3, 2018
SGB curated an October calendar of events for mental health awareness, aiming to create safe spaces for students to discuss ways to promote self-care.
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