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

Mayor Ed Gainey speaks during Joe Biden’s visit to Mill 19 in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, 2022.

Gainey challenges UPMC, Pitt property tax exemptions

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor 4:30 am
Mayor Ed Gainey will challenge the charitable tax exemption status of six UPMC properties and one Pitt property, among others, as part of his review of tax-exempt properties in Pittsburgh.
A protestor holds up a transgender pride flag at a rally protesting Riley Gaines’ appearance at the O’Hara Ballroom Monday evening.

Controversial Turning Point, College Republicans events not funded by University

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor 3:35 am
Two conservative student groups hosting controversial events at Pitt acquired funding for the events through outside organizations instead of seeking assistance from the University.
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 12:59 am
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.
A pile of handmade pasta.

Peters Pasta makes handmade pasta with 2,048 egg yolks in collaboration with Outreached Arms Pittsburgh

By Maya Valletta, Staff Writer 12:30 am
Ryan Peters, from the viral TikTok account Peters Pasta, recently collaborated with Outreached Arms Pittsburgh to craft handmade pasta with 2,048 egg yolks. The pasta was donated to Outreached Arms and other nonprofit organizations in Western Pennsylvania.
The Tinder app.

Opinion | The dating apps work! You’re just using them wrong

By Paige Wasserman, Senior Staff Columnist March 28, 2023
How to find a boo with the help of Hinge or Bumble.
Panthers on Politics | How to get involved during Women’s History Month and beyond

Panthers on Politics | How to get involved during Women’s History Month and beyond

By Sinéad McDevitt, Digital Manager March 28, 2023
Although women gained the right to vote more than 100 years ago, there are still significant barriers preventing women from entering politics and achieving pay equity. Civic Influencers fellow Ruby Scupp hosts a conversation with representatives from League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh and Pitt Women in Politics.
Pitt baseball players stand in the dugout during a game against Virginia Tech on Friday at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt baseball take series against Virginia Tech, still have starting pitching issues

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer March 28, 2023
Pitt baseball battled Virginia Tech in an ACC regular season series last weekend, winning two of three games while still getting outscored by six runs. Despite the victories, the Panthers still must address their starting pitching struggles.
Satire | ‘Silenced’ conservative voices found to actually be really loud and annoying

Satire | ‘Silenced’ conservative voices found to actually be really loud and annoying

By Thomas Riley, Staff Columnist March 28, 2023
To ensure the student body knew how silenced they are, TPUSA tabled in the Towers’ lobby to advertise their speakers, whose events the University never had any intention of canceling. Fearing their voices may be too quiet — or god forbid, silent — the organization hooked up a microphone and amp to blast their voices at volumes one might only expect to hear when standing on an airline runway
Mattress Factory features three new exhibits exploring waste, imagination and search for meaning of life

Mattress Factory features three new exhibits exploring waste, imagination and search for meaning of life

By Rebecca Hsu, Staff Writer March 28, 2023
In the entrance of the Monterey Annex of the Mattress Factory, trash piles accumulate within the pristine, white space. These bits of discarded cans, chip bags and cardboard boxes make up one of the Mattress Factory’s latest exhibits, “The Museum Collects Itself.”
Poetry | Dear liberals, do as I say

Poetry | Dear liberals, do as I say

By Anita Bengert, Staff Columnist March 28, 2023
Columnist Anita Bengert explores the hypocrisy of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act through poetry.
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