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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Joan Gabel at a press conference in the Cathedral of Learning after being named the Universitys next chancellor on April 3.

Faculty union, SGB discuss hopes and opportunities for Chancellor-elect Gabel

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • May 24, 2023
After a seven-month-long search process, the University’s Board of Trustees selected Joan Gabel as Pitt’s chancellor-elect on April 3, 2023. A search committee to find a new chancellor was appointed by Board of Trustees chair Doug Browning in September 2022. The committee included Board of Trustees members along with faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB says farewell at its final meeting of the academic year

By James Paul, Staff Writer • April 19, 2023
At the last weekly meeting of the 2022-23 academic year Tuesday evening, Student Government Board members gave teary goodbyes and passed two resolutions.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

Students call for sweeping reforms at SGB meeting following ‘pathetic response’ to shooting hoax

By James Paul, Staff Writer • April 12, 2023
At SGB’s weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday evening, students criticized Pitt’s response to an active shooter hoax at Hillman Library the night before.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday night.

SGB discusses Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SNAP benefits

By James Paul, Staff Writer • April 5, 2023
At its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday evening, SGB discussed the upcoming Sexual Assault Awareness Month march and approved allocations.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB appoints new board member, judicial chair

By James Paul, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023
At its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday evening, SGB appointed Alicia Peng to serve as a board member for the remainder of the semester. The seat originally opened after Annika Agarwal resigned after serving for only two weeks.
SGB election candidates during the Meet the Candidates event on Feb. 16.

‘Hey, vote for me’: SGB candidates begin targeted campaigning

By James Paul, Staff Writer • March 14, 2023
The elections committee permitted candidates for SGB board seats and president to begin targeted campaigning on Tuesday, which allows them to increase their presence across campus with buttons, t-shirts, chalk and more before election day on March 21.
The Student Government Board Presidential Debate on Thursday in the William Pitt Union.

Candidates for Student Government Board president discuss student representation, sexual misconduct on campus in public debate

By James Paul, Staff Writer • February 24, 2023
In a debate Thursday evening with little back and forth, candidates Corbin Makar and Ryan Young agreed that ending discrimination and sexual misconduct on campus was integral to their platforms, though differed on how they would use the presidency to engage the student body.
SGB election candidates during the Meet the Candidates event Thursday.

SGB board, presidential candidates kick off elections with public interviews

By James Paul, Staff Writer • February 17, 2023
Candidates for next year’s Student Government Board began this year’s election cycle at a “Meet The Candidates” event Thursday evening in Nordy’s Place. Two candidates for president and seven for board seats introduced themselves and their initiatives.
Student Government Board at its first meeting of the semester at Nordy’s Place on Sept. 6.

Student Government Board reaches agreement with Student Affairs regarding student activity fee allocations

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • February 3, 2023

The Student Government Board announced in an Instagram post on Thursday night that it has reached an agreement with the Division of Student Affairs regarding the allocation of student activity fee funding.  “The...

Derek Dressler, SGB’s former vice president of governance.

SGB board member resigns due to ‘extensive time commitment’

By James Paul, Staff Writer • February 1, 2023
Student Government Board announced the resignation of Derek Dressler, the vice president of governance, in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
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