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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

Bernie and guests excite crowd and rally support for Pitt’s grad student union

April 14, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders visited Pittsburgh on Sunday. He was there as part of a whistle-stop tour of key battleground states like Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin. Sanders also rallied the crowd in support of the Pitt Grad Student Union election, which will be held at Posvar Hall and the O’Hara Student Center beginning on April 15. Graduate Student Researcher Kimberly Garrett kicked off the procession of speakers prior to Sanders’ speech, which included Bernie 2020 national co-chairs Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz and former Ohio state senator Nina Turner.
Gallery: Bernie Sanders Rally in Schenley Plaza

Gallery: Bernie Sanders Rally in Schenley Plaza

April 14, 2019

Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders visited Pitt on Sunday for a campaign rally in Schenley plaza. Sanders spoke on various campaign points to a crowd around 4000. Prior...

Kennir Parr in his Woodland Hills football uniform.

TPN x Nazareth Prep | Remembering Kennir Parr

By Justice Williams and Amarie Sinabulya • April 11, 2019
Before his death in 2016, Kennir Parr, a 14-year-old Woodland Hills High School student, made the people around him feel like they had his undivided attention. His friend Mondale King has fond memories of playing paintball and going to water parks with Parr — but what he remembers most is Parr’s heart.
U.S. Attorney General William Barr departs his home on Friday, March 22, 2019, in McLean, Va.

Week ahead: Barr testifying on DOJ budget, likely to get grilled about Mueller report

By Lindsey McPherson, CQ-Roll Call • April 8, 2019

All eyes will be on the House and Senate Appropriations committees this week, but not necessarily because of President Donald Trump's fiscal 2020 budget blueprint. Attorney General William P. Barr is...

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April 2, 2019

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“Three Angles” art installation outside the Carnegie Museum of Art.

TEDxPitt 2019: On serendipity and sustainability (Part 1)

By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor • April 1, 2019
Speakers at Sunday's TEDx touched on the "ignition" — the theme of this year's event — that kept them motivated throughout their lives.
Participants march during Pittsburgh PrideFest 2018.

Pitt’s first big spring Pride is just around the corner

By Emily Wolfe, Assistant News Editor • March 28, 2019
“The LGBTQIA+ community on campus is enormous,” Tabitha Barnes said. “We wanted to make sure that Pride was something everyone could take part in...kind of using the resources that we have to make that happen.”
The University Senate convened on Wednesday to hold its annual plenary session focused on “Free Speech in the Modern University.”

University Senate discusses free speech at annual plenary

By Maureen Hartwell, Staff Writer • March 27, 2019
In a week filled with protests and demonstrations in the wake of Michael Rosfeld’s acquittal, the University Senate convened to hold its annual plenary session focused on “Free Speech in the Modern University.”
Students who attended Pitt Day in Harrisburg were treated to tours of the capitol, sit-down conversations with elected officials and a career-advice panel with Pitt alumni who work in the state government.

Pitt students visit State Capitol

By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer • March 26, 2019
Dozens of Pitt students boarded buses at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday to attend Pitt’s annual Day in Harrisburg.
Softball head coach Jodi Hermanek at Pitt’s 11-9 loss to Ohio University.

New baseball, softball coaches get rude awakening

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • March 25, 2019
Pitt’s baseball and softball teams both welcomes new head coaches this past off season. With the first month of games almost under their belts, it’s clear both teams are having some trouble finding their footings.
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