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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

Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer

All content by Marissa Kelley
The Bouquet Garden Apartments.

Pitt’s dorm selection process, explained

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
March 18, 2025
The “page not found” landing screen on the Pitt website.

“They’re throwing trans people under the bus”: Counseling center faces backlash after event name change 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
Marley Pinsky and Olivia Budike pose for a photo.

Q&A: Meet the 2024-2025 SGB president and vice president 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

Faculty Assembly discusses hiring freeze amid funding challenges

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
SGB Board at its meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Meet the candidates for Student Government Board elections

By Marissa Kelley and Sydney Krasniewski
February 19, 2025
Allocations Chair Nicole Zhang speaks during Tuesday’s SGB meeting.

SGB grants record-high allocations amid budget concerns, data shows

By Marissa Kelley and Sydney Krasniewski
February 18, 2025
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

‘What a difference a few weeks can make’: Faculty assembly discusses NIH, NIL federal policy changes 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
'They’re taking advantage of us’: Students struggle with high prices at Forbes Street Market

‘They’re taking advantage of us’: Students struggle with high prices at Forbes Street Market

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Pitt SGB office, located on the eighth floor of the William Pitt Union.

Guide to navigating SGB’s 2025 election ballot

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
SGB in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Your guide to the 2025 Student Government Board elections

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
February 4, 2025
Protesters face police officers at the Palestine Solidarity Encampment on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Protesters head to non-jury trial after summer encampment arrests

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
January 27, 2025
SGB during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

SGB introduces anti-hate charter, discusses allocations budget 

By Marissa Kelley and Sydney Krasniewski
January 22, 2025
A Pitt Graduate Student Union poster.

Grad students unionize after seven-year effort, reflect on organizing under Trump 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
January 17, 2025
The Faculty Assembly meets in Posvar Hall on Wednesday afternoon.

Faculty assembly addresses campus safety concerns in wake of hit-and-run, plans general education reform

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer 
January 17, 2025
SGB during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

SGB rolls out spring election process, accessibility improvements

By Sydney Krasniewski and Marissa Kelley
January 15, 2025
Micah Malonza | Staff Photographer

SGB announces new dean of students, SafeRider improvements

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
SGB during the meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

SGB hears fiscal year 2025 budget requests

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Pitt pilots new AI program PittGPT

Pitt pilots new AI program PittGPT

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
SGB during the meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

SGB announces student safety, grocery store initiatives

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

Faculty Assembly discusses antisemitic violence on campus, announces antisemitism ad-hoc committee 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
Evan Levasseur smiles for a portrait.

SGB board member working with Pitt Eats to improve on-campus dining

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer 
November 4, 2024
SGB in costume during the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

SGB encourages students to vote, announces new AI program PittGPT

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
November 3, 2024
The election warehouse.

Inside the election warehouse: A look at Allegheny County’s vote counting process

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
Students dine at the Eatery.

Eatery town hall addresses food safety concerns after ongoing complaints 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
October 25, 2024
A student speaks to Student Government Board on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

SGB discusses upcoming Eatery town hall

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
SGB President Sarah Mayer speaks during the SGB meeting on Tuesday.

SGB proposes potential student activity fee increase

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Allocations Chair Nicole Zhang speaks during Tuesday’s SGB meeting.

SGB provides updates on food safety concerns, discusses campus initiatives

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
SGB President Sarah Mayer speaks during the SGB meeting on Tuesday.

SGB provides food safety updates, approves ad-hoc charters 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
SGB President Sarah Mayer and another SGB board member listen and take notes during a meeting Tuesday Sept. 9 at Nordy’s Place.

SGB announces new board members, introduces sustainability committee

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
Faculty Assembly meets in Posvar Hall on Wednesday afternoons.

Faculty Assembly addresses campus violence, new advising model

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
September 13, 2024
Students dine at the Eatery.

‘Disgusting and disturbing’: Parents voice concerns about Eatery conditions

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
September 13, 2024
Pitt SGB President Sarah Mayer Speaks at the SGB meeting on Tuesday.

Student Government Board holds public debate, addresses board member resignation

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
September 11, 2024
SGB President Sarah Mayer speaks during the SGB meeting on Tuesday night.

Student Government Board addresses campus violence, introduces candidates for vacant position

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
September 4, 2024
Pitt students gathered at the Petersen Events Center for the annual Student Involvement Fair on Sunday.

Clubs aim to boost engagement during Fall Involvement Fair

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
August 25, 2024
The Eatery, located in Towers Lobby.

‘Always something new to try’: Students discuss favorite on-campus dining options

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
August 4, 2024
‘A balanced budget for affordability’: Pitt increases tuition for Pittsburgh campus

‘A balanced budget for affordability’: Pitt increases tuition for Pittsburgh campus

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
July 17, 2024
Attendees dance at the 2023 Pittsburgh Pride Parade in Downtown on June 3, 2023.

Pride Month Event Roundup

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
June 4, 2024
(Left to right) Student Government Board President Ryan Young, Vice President of Operations Sarah Siddiqui, Vice President of Initiatives Katie Fitzpatrick and Vice President of Policy Sarah Mayer listen to the Senate Council meeting on Thursday in 2700 Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses plan for Pitt, student organization updates

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Faculty Assembly meets in Posvar Hall on Wednesday afternoon.

Faculty assembly discusses calendar changes, campus renovations

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
Chancellor Joan Gabel congratulates vice provost Joseph McCarthy during the Senate Council meeting in Posvar Hall on Thursday.

Senate council discusses new provost, University updates

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

Faculty assembly discusses new provost, university policies

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
An attendee speaks during the “Be a Good Neighbor” Town Hall in the William Pitt Union on Thursday evening.

Panel discusses renters’ rights, red flags to look out for

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
Posvar Hall.

Faculty Assembly discusses testing center issues, university policies

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Skyler Cheevers, CGS Student Government president, poses for a photo.

College of General Studies Student Government working to increase its visibility

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
A flier of Oleta Adams for Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s “Lift Every Voice” event.

Roundup of Black History Month Events

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Bubbles float through the Panther Wellness Fair booths in front of the William Pitt Union on Sept. 13, 2023.

Roundup of Pitt resources for new students

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writerr
January 25, 2024
Members of Student Government Board speak during Tuesday’s public meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses new allocations manual, increased funding

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
January 24, 2024
‘Hard to decipher’: Phishing attacks raid Pitt email accounts

‘Hard to decipher’: Phishing attacks raid Pitt email accounts

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
January 22, 2024
Senate Council during its Thursday meeting in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses plan for Pitt, SGB plans

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
Allocations chair Maddie McCann-Colvard speaks at the weekly public meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Student Government Board launches new allocations platform

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023
Who students are voting for in the 2023 PA general election

Who students are voting for in the 2023 PA general election

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
A guide to the 2023 PA General Election

A guide to the 2023 PA General Election

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
One of the Towers on Pitt’s campus.

Frequent fire alarms disrupt daily life for Tower B residents

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
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