The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

SGB president Max Kneis talks about the phone banking event SGB held from last Wednesday to Friday. (Photo by Isabelle Glatts | Staff Photographer)

SGB continues to focus on state budget impasse

By Madeline Gavatorta | Staff Writer October 18, 2017

Pennsylvania representatives “really got an earful” last week from Pitt students, Student Government Board President Max Kneis said at Tuesday’s meeting. SGB held a phone banking event last Wednesday...

(Photo by Roger Tu | Staff Photographer)

Dean speaks about student death at SGB meeting

By Madeline Gavatorta | Staff Writer October 11, 2017

While it’s common at Student Government Board meetings to hear from students, Associate Dean of Students Steve Anderson took the opportunity to address the recent death of Pitt junior Alina Sheykhet...

 SGB board member Alex Spenceley holds a mental health awareness poster Tuesday night. (Photo by Roger Tu | Staff Photographer)

SGB, Rainbow partner for fundraising counter protest

By Madeline Gavatorta | Staff Writer October 4, 2017

Max Kneis, president of Pitt’s Student Government Board, requested a moment of silence for those injured and killed in Las Vegas at the beginning of the SGB meeting Tuesday night. Nordy’s Place...

Board member Ian Callahan speaks at the Student Government Board weekly meeting on Tuesday. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Staff Photographer)

SGB looks to improve city experience for students

By Madeline Gavatorta | Staff Writer September 27, 2017

The Pitt Student Government Board said Tuesday night that the new Pittsburgh Student Government Council had begun convening for the 2017-18 academic year. SGB President Max Kneis said in his president’s...

(Photo by Roger Tu | Staff Photographer)

SGB Commends Student Counter-protesters

By Madeline Gavatorta | For The Pitt News September 20, 2017

Taking the platform in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night, Student Government Board President Max Kneis started with a statement about Monday’s protest outside of Litchfield Towers. “Intolerance and...

SGB introduced two resolutions to support DACA students and to encourage State pass the funding for Pitt. (Photo by Sarah Cutshall | Staff Photographer)

SGB introduces resolutions on DACA, state funding

By Madeline Gavatorta | For The Pitt News September 13, 2017

Pitt Student Government Board introduced its first two resolutions of the year Tuesday, calling on elected officials to support both DACA recipients and state funding for Pitt. The first resolution...

Student Government Board President Max Kneis speaks about their projects for the upcoming at the boards meeting Tuesday. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Staff Photographer)

SGB maps out plans for the year ahead

By Janine Faust | Assistant News Editor September 6, 2017

Pitt’s Student Government Board held their “first real public meeting” for students Tuesday, according to President Max Kneis. “Last week was just introductory,” Kneis said. ‘“And while...

Max Kneis celebrates with his slate after being announced as Pitts 2017-2018 SGB President. (Photo by Li Yi | Staff Photographer)

Meet your new Student Government Board

Made up of nine elected positions, 30 appointed positions and an array of committees, Student Government Board’s purpose is to advocate for the needs of the student population, according to their website....

Natalie Dall speaks during her last meeting as SGB president on Tuesday night. Li Yi | Staff Photographer

SGB seniors bid farewell to Pitt

By Nolan Roosa | Staff Writer April 19, 2017

It didn’t take long for Natalie Dall, president of SGB, to shed tears during her report Tuesday night. “Thank you again to everyone for making this place my home,” she said. “And for one of...

President Natalie Call and her Board will step down within the week. Stephen Caruso | Assistant Visual Editor

SGB 2016-17 year in review

By Ashwini Sivaganesh / News Editor April 17, 2017

After initiation this Friday, the current Student Government Board will step down to make way for its successors. Since the fall semester, the organization kept up with efforts to engage with the student...

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