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Kamalani Akeo: An unsung hero contributing to the success of Pitt volleyball

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

Pitt volleyball has earned three consecutive bids to the National Semifinal — and that doesn’t just happen out of nowhere. It happens because of coaches like Kamalani Akeo on the Panthers sideline.

Who’s on the ballot in the Pennsylvania primary

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

On April 23, Pitt students and all Pennsylvania residents will have the opportunity to vote on several county, state and national positions. In Pennsylvania primary elections, registered Democrats and...

Warm weather, sunlight impacting how students prep for finals

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

As Pitt students prepare themselves for the last stretch of exams, the surrounding weather can influence how students work, feel and react to a time filled with studying, stress and test-taking.

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 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: 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: 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.

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

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.

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...