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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

Betul Tuncer, Managing Editor

Betul Tuncer is the managing editor of The Pitt News. She is a part of the College of General Studies' class of 2024 and is double majoring in media and professional communications on the writing track and legal studies, she is also pursuing a certificate in digital media. During her three years at the paper she has worked as a news staff writer, assistant news editor and summer editor-in-chief.

You can contact her at [email protected]

All content by Betul Tuncer
Benedum Hall.

Benedum Hall closed for the rest of the day due to water break

By Betul Tuncer, Managing Editor
April 12, 2023
Screenshot of The Pitt News API Inclusion Index project.

Letter from the editor | The Pitt News releases newsroom diversity, equity and inclusion plans

By Rebecca Johnson and Betul Tuncer
February 1, 2023
A crowd stands in solidarity with the people of Iran outside of the Cathedral of Learning on Oct. 24.

MENASA student leaders concerned after Pitt says they have no plans to release University-wide statement on Iran

By Betul Tuncer, Managing Editor
November 19, 2022
A view of the Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt says there’s no public safety threat at the Cathedral of Learning from person on rooftop area

By Betul Tuncer, Managing Editor
October 26, 2022
A student leaves flowers at a candlelight vigil for Mahsa Amini and other victims of the Iranian “morality police” outside the William Pitt Union last Tuesday evening.

More than 100 student leaders release letter urging Pitt for an official statement on situation in Iran

By Betul Tuncer, Managing Editor
October 21, 2022
Betul Tuncer, managing editor and Rebecca Johnson, editor-in-chief.

Meet the editors: The Chiefs

By Rebecca Johnson and Betul Tuncer
August 30, 2022
The Cathedral of Learning alongside the Mary Schenley Memorial Fountain.

Letter from the editor | Don’t rush your college experiences

By Betul Tuncer, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2022
The Pittsburgh Athletic Association building under construction in fall 2020.

No updates in tenant search for Walnut Capital’s PAA building

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2022
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt professors Keisha Blain, Yona Harvey named 2022 Guggenheim Fellows

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor
April 10, 2022
A Pitt student wears a mask.

Pitt to go mask optional next Monday

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor
March 21, 2022
A City police officer faces a line of people.

City police respond to male barricaded inside Oakland Court home

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2022
The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union.

Floyd demotion, Temmallo resignation shake SGB as elections near

By Rebecca Johnson, Jon Moss, and Betul Tuncer
February 28, 2022
Dr. Jay Darr, the director of the University Counseling Center, spoke at a Student Government Board town hall in October for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Jay Darr to become new associate dean of students for wellness

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor
February 25, 2022
Pitt’s School of Public Health.

Pitt Public Health to change name to reflect new undergraduate program

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2022
A courtroom in the U.S. Courthouse and Post Office on Grant Street in Downtown.

Trial date set for former Pitt strength coach’s suit over alleged age, race discrimination

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor
February 13, 2022
A Pitt student wears a mask.

‘Appalled’: Pitt professor compared mask-wearing to the Holocaust

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2022
Kathryn Reed, the vice chair for equity, inclusion and community engagement and assistant professor of PA studies at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, presents at Thursday’s installment of the Race & … Lecture Series on Zoom.

Lecture highlights racial disparities, prejudice within the medical field

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor
January 28, 2022
The Black Action Society and the African American Alumni Council hosted a virtual commemoration on Sunday of the BAS 1969 computer center takeover.

BAS, AAAC commemorate 1969 computer center takeover with virtual sit-in

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor
January 18, 2022
Walnut Capital advertisements in South Oakland.

Oakland Crossings vote delayed as Mayor Gainey reviews proposal

By Betul Tuncer, Senior Staff Writer
January 10, 2022
A video titled “Victorian English Christmas Village” posted on Nationality Rooms Programs’ Youtube channel and the Nationality Rooms website for the Virtual Holiday Open House.

Nationality Rooms Open House presents holiday traditions and culture

By Betul Tuncer, Senior Staff Writer
December 6, 2021
Attendees at an event Monday evening meant to highlight Native American culture and history within what is now western Pennsylvania.

Town hall highlights culture, history of Indigenous nations in Pittsburgh

By Betul Tuncer, Senior Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
Shreya Babu, a junior sociology and administrative justice major, is the president and founder of Women in Law at Pitt.

‘Women In’ orgs work to empower women in male-dominated fields

By Betul Tuncer, Senior Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Tactical Plan virtual town hall on Wednesday outlined the University’s diversity goals.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Tactical Plan town hall outlines Pitt’s diversity goals and strategies

By Betul Tuncer, Senior Staff Writer
October 18, 2021
The entrance to the Student Office of Sustainability on the fifth floor of the William Pitt Union.

SOOS, Green Fund work to build sustainable future at Pitt

By Betul Tuncer, Senior Staff Writer
October 12, 2021
Destiny Mann, the president of the Black Action Society at Pitt. Mann said BAS’s overall goal is to ensure that Black students at Pitt feel welcome on campus, and know that their voices and needs are heard.

Black Action Society works to hold Pitt accountable, advocate for Black students on campus

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
There are a variety of resources for students experiencing food insecurity on campus, including the Plant2Plate Student Garden on Oakland Avenue.

‘No one should have to bend over backwards’: Combating food insecurity at Pitt

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
September 28, 2021
Pitt’s Faculty Assembly met Wednesday to discuss the details of Pitt’s vaccine requirements and how the University would continue to keep all campuses safe from COVID-19.

Faculty Assembly discusses vaccine data, unionization vote at September meeting

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
September 3, 2021
The University Honors College in the Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt students reflect on summer jobs, internships and activities

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
August 26, 2021
Compass Group, Pitt’s dining contractor for the past year, is planning to make some changes to the dining experience for the upcoming fall semester.

Compass looks to further improve Pitt dining experience this fall

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
June 29, 2021
Tuesday’s Black Emancipation: A History of Celebration panel focused on the importance of celebrating Juneteenth and the history of Black emancipation, featuring panelists Sam Black, Laurence Glasco and Charlene Foggie-Barnett.

Panel discusses the history of Black emancipation in celebration of Juneteenth

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
June 16, 2021
The Pittsburgh chapters of the Democratic Socialists of America and Council on American-Islamic Relations hosted a “Stand in Solidarity with Palestine” rally at the corner of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard on Friday afternoon.

‘Stand in Solidarity with Palestine’ rally calls to amplify Palestinian voices, end US funding of Israel

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021
During Wednesday’s Faculty Assembly meeting, President Chris Bonneau introduced a resolution for Pitt to make vaccination a requirement and to ensure equal vaccination opportunities for students.

Faculty Assembly discusses required vaccination proposal, possible new budget model

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
April 16, 2021
‘Rally for Solidarity’ calls for unity, stop in anti-Asian violence

‘Rally for Solidarity’ calls for unity, stop in anti-Asian violence

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
March 26, 2021
Pitt’s Global Hub a panel Wednesday afternoon called “What is Justice?: Contemporary Perspectives on Global Feminisms” that focused on the current socio-political climate, transnational feminism, anti-Blackness and global social justice issues.

Panel discusses intersectional feminism, justice

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
March 12, 2021
WaySlay, a Black-owned company that offers delivery of beauty supplies and natural hair products, initially launched in Miami in July 2020 and expanded to Pittsburgh last month.

New beauty supply delivery app expands to Pittsburgh

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
Fuel and Fuddle is one of the many restaurants in Oakland that will now accept Dining Dollars.

Students and Oakland businesses reflect on Pitt’s dining changes

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021
Samantha Schatten, a senior political science major, is the deputy campaign manager for Bethani Cameron’s campaign for city council.

Pitt senior kick-starts her career in progressive politics

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
February 3, 2021
Students will be able to move back into residence halls in late January or early February if they test negative for COVID-19.

Students concerned about online learning, burnout during spring semester

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer
January 18, 2021
Thousands sign petition urging S/NC grading option at the end of the semester.

Thousands sign petition urging S/NC grading option at the end of the semester.

By Betul Tuncer, For The Pitt News
November 18, 2020
Pa. ballots must be received by Friday at 5 p.m. and postmarked on or before Tuesday in order to be counted.

Ballot count continues in high-turnout election

By Betul Tuncer, For The Pitt News
November 4, 2020
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion released a new social justice website in late September.

Pitt introduces new website dedicated to social justice

By Betul Tuncer, For The Pitt News
October 30, 2020
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