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 appoints Ryan Young to board vacancy

SGB appoints Ryan Young to board vacancy

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor September 21, 2022
After several weeks and two rounds of public interviews, Student Government Board appointed Ryan Young to fill the vacant board position, left by the resignation of board member Celeste Lintz, in a Tuesday night press release.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s place Tuesday night.

SGB board vacancy candidates discuss student representation

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor September 21, 2022
SGB held its final interviews for the vacant board seat at Tuesday night’s meeting, where “listening to student input” was the core of both candidates’ platforms.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s place Tuesday evening.

SGB seeks student input on board member opening, shares plans for ad-hoc committees

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor September 14, 2022
Danielle Floyd, president of Student Government Board, opened Tuesday night’s meeting with an invitation for students to give feedback on the board member vacancy.
Laura Stravach, president of the Pitt Rainbow Alliance.

Safe spaces and gender-neutral restrooms: Pitt students reflect on LGBTQ resources after top ranking

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer September 7, 2022
Best Colleges, in partnership with Campus Pride, named Pitt number 20 in its ranking of best colleges for LGBTQ+ students in 2022. While students are aware of the steps Pitt has taken to become more inclusive, many feel that there’s room for improvement.
Student Government Board to elect new board member this month

Student Government Board to elect new board member this month

By Elizabeth Primrose, Staff Writer September 7, 2022
Following Celeste Lintz’s resignation from Student Government Board, applications for the board member vacancy are due this Thursday. According to SGB elections committee chair Ciara Markoski, SGB will hold public interviews of the candidates and private deliberations.
Bank accounts, dining and more: SGB members talk plans for academic year

Bank accounts, dining and more: SGB members talk plans for academic year

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor August 26, 2022
As the fall semester begins, Pitt’s Student Government Board will start allocating hundreds of thousands of dollars from the student activities fee fund — which is financed through students’ tuition — to clubs.
Celeste Lintz resigned from Student Government Board.

SGB board member resigns ahead of fall semester

By Allison Radziwon, News Editor August 12, 2022
Student Government Board member Celeste Lintz announced her resignation from the board in a Tuesday Instagram post.
Student Government Board works to improve undergraduate student experience

Student Government Board works to improve undergraduate student experience

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer August 3, 2022
Student Government Board President Danielle Floyd said she hopes to create more “meaningful pathways” for students to engage with SGB during the upcoming school year.
Student Government Board condemns recent mass shootings, calls for increased gun control measures

Student Government Board condemns recent mass shootings, calls for increased gun control measures

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor June 2, 2022
The Student Government Board released a statement on Wednesday condemning recent mass shootings across the U.S.
The last Senate Council meeting of the year on Thursday.

Senate Council recaps academic year, SGB discusses plans for fall

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor May 24, 2022
Chancellor Gallagher opened Thursday’s Senate Council meeting by thanking council members advocating for Pitt’s state funding.
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