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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

A customer orders at Ethel’s, located between Lawrence Hall and Hillman Library.

Ethel’s breakfast food truck brings a 1950s diner experience to Pitt

By Nada Abdulaziz, Senior Staff Writer April 18, 2024

As the sunshine started permeating Pitt’s campus, so did the aroma of Ethel’s. Nestled in the walkway between Lawrence, Posvar and Hillman, Ethel’s stands out as the latest addition to Pitt Eats’...

President Joe Biden speaks on Friday at Carnegie Mellon University’s Mill 19 to tout his administration’s investment in infrastructure.

President Biden set to visit Pittsburgh this afternoon

By Brian Sherry, Contributing Editor April 17, 2024

President Joe Biden is set to give his remarks this afternoon at the United Steelworkers building in Downtown Pittsburgh. The address at the steel union headquarters comes after the Biden Administration...

Nandi Theunissen poses for a photo outside the Cathedral of Learning.

Nandi Theunissen: A teacher of philosophy and self-value

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer April 17, 2024
Nandi Theunissen grew up as “a great reader of literature,” but as she progressed throughout high school, she no longer found it fully satisfying. In college, she discovered philosophy. Now, she’s an associate professor of philosophy at Pitt and an adviser for graduate students.
Belkys Torres poses for a photo at the Global Hub in Posvar Hall.

Belkys Torres: Trailblazing inclusive education through global engagement 

By Betul Tuncer, Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2024
Belkys Torres has changed a lot at Pitt, especially in regard to global engagement, throughout her time at the university. Most recently, she has taken on the inaugural role of associate vice provost for inclusive excellence in education to reshape how institutional policies impact students.
Ryan Young, Student Government Board president, and Sarah Siddiqui, vice president of operations, applaud the approval of an allocations request during the public meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday.

SGB hosts last meeting of the school year 

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer  April 17, 2024
In the last meeting of the school year, SGB President Ryan Young said his final farewell to the board.
Satire | A better use for editorial space

Satire | A better use for editorial space

By Anna Ehlers, Contributing Editor April 17, 2024
While I am already impressed by how The Pitt News has taken advantage of ad opportunities, with many ads featured both on the website and in the print edition, I believe it would be to The Pitt News’ advantage to take your advertisement goals even further and replace editorial material with these helpful advertisements. 
The inside of the student-athlete academic advising center at the University of Pittsburgh.

Pitt athletics impresses professors with academic support

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor April 17, 2024

Earlier this month, Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders made waves on the internet for appearing in a viral video in which he scolded his team. Sanders wasn’t upset about his players' performance...

Jaina Demeter poses for a photo.

Jaina DeMeter: Harmonizing passions with academics

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Seated at a piano with a stack of sheet music, Jaina DeMeter immerses herself in the world of music, deciphering rhythms and beats. Entrenched in her work, her passion for music shines as her fingers tap...

Column | My Nora Ephron-style love letter to student journalism

Column | My Nora Ephron-style love letter to student journalism

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist April 17, 2024
During my college career, I wrote for The Pitt News, Pittsburgh City Paper and 90.5 WESA, and discovered one of my favorite films — “When Harry Met Sally.”
Opinion | I graduate in two weeks — a thank-you to my best friend

Opinion | I graduate in two weeks — a thank-you to my best friend

By Nada Abdulaziz, Staff Writer April 16, 2024
You see, the college experience we were promised during our high school years hinges on friendships. And forming those connections demands a certain finesse in socializing, even if it's just a bit.
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