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

Maggie Young, Senior Staff Writer

All content by Maggie Young
The Pitt Symphony Orchestra gathered via Zoom on Wednesday for its first rehearsal.

‘A waiting game’: Music groups navigate campus COVID-19 restrictions

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
September 1, 2020
Maggie Young and Sarah Stager are the Copy Chiefs at The Pitt News.

Meet the Editors: Copy

By Maggie Young and Sarah Stager
August 23, 2020
Angela Davis, a civil rights activist and philosopher, discussed anti-racism at a Tuesday evening event.

Activist, scholar Angela Davis talks anti-racism, social justice

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
July 28, 2020
Pitt Stages held a web performance of “She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms” Sunday night, in its first production since Pitt shifted to online classes.

Pitt Stages ‘kills’ with first production in months

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
July 14, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsburgh’s two main Pride celebrations have been pushed back until the fall.

Pittsburgh pride celebrations moved to fall

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
May 19, 2020
The Pitt Pantry continues to assist students during the COVID-19 pandemic after temporarily closing its space in Bellefield Presbyterian Church.

Pitt Pantry continues to aid students, community despite closure

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
April 15, 2020
Senior studio arts major Azize Altay Harvey has had to figure out ways to finish art projects at home while learning remotely.

Studio arts department holds digital senior exhibition

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
April 13, 2020
Pitt’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid is still operating and interacting with prospective students via Zoom and social media.

Pitt holds first online Admitted Students Day

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
April 1, 2020
Several Pitt students have launched Pitt Mutual Aid, a resource for students and community members who face various forms of insecurity from stipulations of the coronavirus outbreak.

Students support classmates, neighbors with mutual aid

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
March 18, 2020
The Open Door Project hosted Six Word Stories: an Interactive Exhibit Monday, where visitors were asked to write about themselves in only six words.

Pitt community gathers to share their six-word stories

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
November 6, 2019
Senior communications major Andrew Dow is beginning his third and final season as host of Pitt Tonight.

Pitt Tonight and Andrew Dow: Year 3

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
September 4, 2019
Paisley Rekdal, Utah’s poet laureate, reads while on stage at City of Asylum’s “Poet Laureate Celebration” on Monday afternoon.

City of Asylum hosts poets laureate from across the country

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
September 2, 2019
Clara Kent performing at Pitt Tonight on April 2.

Pittsburgh music scene: The FYI on DIY

By Maggie Young, Senior Staff Writer
June 30, 2019
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carries the University of Pittsburgh NSF SHREC’s STP-H6-SSIVP supercomputer to the International Space Station at Cape Canaveral on May 4.

Pitt supercomputer flies high in space

By Neena Hagen and Maggie Young
May 28, 2019
Abby Neer will be working in either a primary or secondary school in South Korea as an English teaching assistant.

Pitt announces annual Fulbright winners

By Maggie Young, Senior Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
It is unlikely, but not impossible, that Brad Pitt will run for President.

Analysis: Is Brad Pitt gearing up for a presidential run?

By Maggie Young, Senior Staff Writer
March 31, 2019
“Rehumanize: A Vigil for Muslims in New Zealand” began with a ceremony of 50 volunteers going on stage, each holding a white rose to represent one of the victims from the Christchurch shooting.

Vigil honors victims of New Zealand shooting

By Maggie Young, Senior Staff Writer
March 24, 2019
Neil Fogarty, a 61-year-old lecturer of the College of Business Administration and the Katz Graduate School of Business, filed a suit against the University in early February alleging Pitt violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

Pitt professors sue for age discrimination

By Maggie Young, Senior Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
Sossena Wood’s academic career was impacted by diversity programs in the Swanson School of Engineering such as Pitt Excel, where she served as a mentor, and the National Society of Black Engineers, where she served as the National Chairperson for Pitt’s chapter.

Researcher, advocate: Sossena Wood promotes diversity in engineering

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Oakland’s newest hotel, The Oaklander, opened on Thursday, Feb. 28.

The Oaklander brings luxury hotel option to Oakland

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
March 3, 2019
Jacob Mahaffey, who identifies as asexual, first learned about the term through “BoJack Horseman,” an animated comedy series on Netflix.

Exploring the gray areas of asexuality

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Rachael Bindas, senior English writing major and gender sexuality and women’s studies minor, self-published her children’s book “Before the Sun Wakes Up” last April.

Student-published children’s book promotes acceptance

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
Pitt’s Career Center offer various services including resumé reviews and information about upcoming career and internship fairs.

Career Center, students offer interview advice

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
CHiKN’s menu offers four varieties of chicken — sandwich, tenders, salad and “CHiKN & Waffles.”

CHiKN brings Nashville hot chicken to Oakland

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
February 3, 2019
Eye to Eye works with children with ADHD and learning disabilities to teach them skills for both inside and outside the classroom.

Students see “Eye to Eye” with mentors

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
First-year business and English major Ashley Priore is running for school board in District 4.

Pitt student runs for Pittsburgh Public School Board

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
January 27, 2019
Actress and comedian Nicole Byer jokes about the size of Steve Harvey’s teeth to an audience of 300 people during her stand-up performance in the WPU Assembly Room Thursday evening.

“Nailed it” host Nicole Byer performs at Pitt

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
Jewish comedian and playwright Hadar Galron discusses the formation of her stand-up comedy show “Passion Killer” Monday evening in the Frick Fine Arts building.

Hadar Galron spins comedy from Orthodox roots

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
Experts offer tips on media literacy

Experts offer tips on media literacy

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
January 8, 2019
Leon Ford (left) speaks with East Liberty community members at his campaign’s “A Seat at the Table” event Wednesday evening. Ford plans to run for the Pittsburgh city council’s ninth district seat on platform centered around community engagement.

Leon Ford makes ‘A Seat at the Table’ for community

By Maggie Young, For The Pitt News
December 6, 2018
Professors examine gun violence, mental health correlation

Professors examine gun violence, mental health correlation

By Maggie Young, For The Pitt News
November 27, 2018

Pitt students explore off-campus living options

By Maggie Young, For The Pitt News
November 15, 2018
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