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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
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority issued a precautionary boil water advisory Sunday morning for 12 neighborhoods, including South Oakland.

South Oakland boil water advisory lifted

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • February 15, 2023
The boil water advisory impacting parts of South Oakland was lifted Wednesday afternoon.
Derek Dressler, SGB’s former vice president of governance.

SGB board member resigns due to ‘extensive time commitment’

By James Paul, Staff Writer • February 1, 2023
Student Government Board announced the resignation of Derek Dressler, the vice president of governance, in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
The Parkvale Building on Meyran Avenue, which houses the English Language Institute.

Exclusive | Students write letter to Provost Cudd, Dean Blee urging Pitt to keep English Language Institute open

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • January 31, 2023
Pitt’s announcement that it will close the English Language Institute this summer left international students worried about losing their student visas, some saying they will have to leave the country in about two weeks at the end of the semester.
Opinion | S.B. 1 is dangerous, tell your local legislators to vote ‘no’

Opinion | S.B. 1 is dangerous, tell your local legislators to vote ‘no’

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist • January 29, 2023
If passed, S.B. 1 would require an ID to vote. At first glance, the requirement doesn’t necessarily seem like a terrible idea, but the problem isn’t simply showing a form of identification, it’s requiring a photo ID.
Thursday’s Senate Council meeting.

Senate Council talks shared governance issues, renegotiations of ELI closure

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • January 27, 2023
Senate Council discussed the English Language Institute, shared governance, reproductive health resources and more at its monthly meeting on Thursday.
An art piece titled “Triomphe de la graisse” by Katie Rauth on display at Soma Grossa in the Southside.

Southside Art exhibit centers the fat experience, confronts anti-fat bias

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer • January 17, 2023
“Soma Grossa” is an exhibit that ran through Saturday at the Brew House Association in South Side. It explored fatness through a critical lens, and fat artists pulled their life experiences into a wide range of mediums.

Pitt Muslim Student Association holds “Halal-a-palooza” event

December 3, 2022
The Muslim Student Association hosted its “Halal-a-palooza” event on Friday evening to showcase different Muslim countries’ culture.
Members of the University Gamelan Ensemble perform at Bellefield Hall on Nov. 15.

University Gamelan Ensemble introduces music from underrepresented Sundanese culture

By Aoqin Yan, Staff Writer • December 1, 2022
Andrew Weintraub founded the University Gamelan Ensemble in 1997. It plays gamelan music of the Sundanese people, which contains a set of predominantly percussion instruments, including tuned gongs, metal-keyed instruments, drums and more.
Police Blotter: Nov. 9 - Nov. 16

Police Blotter: Nov. 9 – Nov. 16

By News Editors • November 18, 2022
Pitt police reported sexual assault, theft and more in this week’s crime log.
Opinion | It’s time to drop the STEM superiority complex

Opinion | It’s time to drop the STEM superiority complex

By Jameson Keebler, Staff Columnist • November 17, 2022
For those of you living with the STEM superiority complex, there is hope for you. And for anyone who has to face those with the complex, remember that the only person you need approval from is yourself, and your worth is not determined by the hours you spend at the library. 
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