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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

Mary Rose O’Donnell, Managing Editor

Mary Rose O’Donnell is an Assistant News Editor at The Pitt News. A West Chester, PA native, Mary Rose plans to graduate in 2021 with a B.S. in Information Science and Digital Narrative and Interactive Design. She worked as a staff writer for the news desk before joining the editorial staff in summer 2019. She worked as the Culture Editor and Digital Manager before becoming an Assistant News Editor in December 2020.

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Student Government Board’s elections and judicial committees each held hearings less than 24 hours before polls opened at 8 a.m. on March 2 after two complaints were filed against the Vision slate.

The 48 hours that changed an SGB election

By Ashton Crawley, Rebecca Johnson, Martha Layne, Jon Moss, Mary Rose O'Donnell, and Millicent Watt
March 10, 2021
‘Very exciting, a little intimidating’: Ramanan looks to next year after chaotic Election Day

‘Very exciting, a little intimidating’: Ramanan looks to next year after chaotic Election Day

By Rebecca Johnson, Martha Layne, Jon Moss, Mary Rose O'Donnell, and Millicent Watt
March 5, 2021
A shot glass received by a first-year resident in Sutherland Hall.

Vision slate disqualified from SGB elections after sleepless night of hearings

By Rebecca Johnson, Martha Layne, Jon Moss, and Mary Rose O'Donnell
March 2, 2021
Board committee nominates two trustees for vice chairperson

Board committee nominates two trustees for vice chairperson

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Managing Editor
December 16, 2020

Faculty express concerns about Pitt-Outlier partnership

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Managing Editor
December 16, 2020
A crowd marches down East Carson Street on Saturday afternoon.

Pittsburghers take to streets to celebrate Biden victory

By Rebecca Johnson, Jon Moss, and Mary Rose O'Donnell
November 7, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, held a drive-in rally and concert featuring pop star Lady Gaga outside Heinz Field Monday night — their final event before the election.

Joe Biden elected 46th president in historic election

By Rebecca Johnson, Mary Rose O'Donnell, and Jon Moss
November 7, 2020
The 2020 presidential election remains too close to call as of early Wednesday morning.

Presidential election hinges on too-early-to-call battleground states

By Ashton Crawley, Jon Moss, and Mary Rose O'Donnell
November 4, 2020
Maureen Lichtveld will start her new job as dean of the Graduate School of Public Health in January.

Maureen Litchveld named new public health dean

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Managing Editor
November 3, 2020
After widespread Black Lives Matter protests across the country, first-year students will now be required to take a course on anti-racism.

Pitt offers new mandatory anti-racism class for first year students

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Managing Editor
August 23, 2020
Editor-in-Chief Jon Moss and Managing Editor Mary Rose O’Donnell are the leaders at The Pitt News.

Meet the Editors: The Chiefs

By Jon Moss and Mary Rose O'Donnell
August 23, 2020
Top Pitt officials discussed the University's fall reopening plans during a Tuesday evening community meeting held by the Oakland Planning and Development Corp.

Students, faculty and staff required to complete COVID-19 training for fall

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
July 28, 2020
Pitt adds 6 new COVID-19 cases since last Friday

Pitt adds 6 new COVID-19 cases since last Friday

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Acting Editor-in-Chief
July 24, 2020
Litchfield Towers A, B and C are located on lower campus between Fifth and Forbes avenues and house approximately 1,800 students.

Students required to shelter in place prior to returning to in-person classes

By Mary Rose O'Donnell and Ashton Crawley
July 20, 2020
E. Maxine Bruhns, the former director of Pitt's Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, passed away Friday at 96.

E. Maxine Bruhns, former Nationality Rooms director, dies at 96

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Acting Editor-in-Chief
July 18, 2020
Greg Scott, the former senior vice chancellor for business and operations.

Senior Pitt official to step down

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
July 17, 2020
The Cathedral of Learning watches over an empty Pitt campus.

Pitt adds 4 new COVID-19 cases since last Friday

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
July 17, 2020
State releases college reopening guidance

State releases college reopening guidance

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
June 5, 2020
The Oakland Planning and Development Corp. held its first meeting since February on Tuesday evening.

OPDC discusses new community resources at Tuesday meeting

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
May 26, 2020
Pitt’s Office of Sustainability is located in Benedum Hall.

Sustainability Office survey to help guide future on-campus efforts

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
April 16, 2020
The University Senate held a panel discussion on mental health in academic life during the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday afternoon via Zoom.

University Senate panel talks mental health in virtual meeting

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
April 9, 2020
Taking a walk around your neighborhood is a good break when sitting at a desk or staying in bed all day.

April Fools Edition | Local mother takes walks to escape children

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
March 31, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher at the February meeting of the board of trustees.

Gallagher announces plans to further shutdown campus

By Jon Moss and Mary Rose O'Donnell
March 18, 2020
Pitt requests students move out of residence halls, will issue refunds in wake of pandemic

Pitt requests students move out of residence halls, will issue refunds in wake of pandemic

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
March 12, 2020
Pittsburgh Against Fascism in India held a candlelight vigil on Monday night to mourn the 50 victims of the late February riots in North East Delhi.

Pittsburgh Against Fascism in India holds vigil for victims of Delhi riots

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2020
Nathan Urban will leave his position as vice provost for graduate studies and strategic initiatives this summer to become the provost of Lehigh University.

Vice Provost Nathan Urban to take position at Lehigh

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2020
Pitt police issue crime alert after attempted robbery

Pitt police issue crime alert after attempted robbery

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
March 1, 2020

Three Greek organizations suspended this past week

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) during a presidential campaign rally on Pitt’s campus on April 15.

Sanders wins New Hampshire primary

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2020
Laurie Kirsch will step down from her position as vice provost for faculty affairs, development and diversity on June 30.

Laurie Kirsch to step down as vice provost

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
February 3, 2020
The Pittsburgh Against Facism in India Teach-in was held on Friday in Posvar Hall to raise awareness of India’s current political state.

Pittsburgh Against Fascism in India holds teach-in

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
January 21, 2020
Students and staff at Jawaharlal Nehru University — a major public university in New Delhi, India — were attacked on Jan. 5 by a group of masked assailants with rods, sticks, acid and other weapons.

Pitt grad students and faculty speak out against fascism in India

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
January 16, 2020
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Pitt police issue crime alert after attempted burglary

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
January 16, 2020
Starship Technologies and Pitt Dining announced in an email Monday that Starship delivery robots are now fully operational.

Starship food robots now fully operational

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
January 13, 2020
Chancellor Gallagher announced the launch of the planning process for Plan for Pitt 2025 on Monday.

Planning process for next Plan For Pitt to begin in January

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
January 6, 2020
The Heinz Chapel Choir, which consists of 46 students, performed its holiday concert “To Make Music in the Heart” on Tuesday evening.

Heralding the holidays with the Heinz Chapel Choir

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
December 5, 2019
Deb Ryan won the Chester County District Attorney’s race last month after serving as a prosecutor in southeastern Pennsylvania for 15 years.

Pitt Law alum to be first female Chester County district attorney

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
December 4, 2019
Pitt Program Council hosted YouTube personality and vlogger David Dobrik Tuesday night in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room.

Vlogger David Dobrik brings YouTube to the WPU

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
November 7, 2019
Students vote at Posvar Hall during the 2018 elections.

Local elections 2019: Everything you need to know

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
November 5, 2019
YouTuber Mike Chen spoke at the Pitt Asian Student Alliance’s event “ASA Presents: Mike Chen” on Tuesday evening.

Mike Chen talks food, YouTube and traveling the world

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
September 4, 2019
The Stephen Foster Memorial Theater is home to many of the Department of Theatre Arts’ productions.

Pitt theatre arts alumni succeed on and off stage

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Culture Editor
May 28, 2019
The Pittsburgh Record Convention at the Sokol Club on Saturday.

Pittsburgh Record Convention showcases vinyl revival

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Culture Editor
May 15, 2019
The finalized Campus Master Plan details plans to move the department of music out of the historic Music Building.

Pitt finalizes Campus Master Plan

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer
March 5, 2019

Third annual Pitt Day of Giving raises more than $4 million

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Pitt alumna Rachael Lippincott (left) has been on The New York Times’ best-seller young-adult hardcover list for the past 11 weeks because of her novel adaptation of the movie “Five Feet Apart.”

Pitt alumna makes NYT Bestseller list

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer
February 21, 2019
In spite of interest from Air Force ROTC and Swanson school engineers, Pitt does not currently offer an Aerospace program.

Pitt students search for aerospace program

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
#MeTooPA is a sexual assault and harassment reporting hotline for students grades pre-K through college and low-wage workers in Pennsylvania created by the Women’s Law Project.

Pa. group offers legal help to sexual assault victims

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer
January 27, 2019
The current bioinformatics major will be expanded into the new computational biology major which will cover a broader range of subjects than its predecessor.

Bioinformatics major evolves into “computational biology”

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer
January 24, 2019
(From left) Inma Hernandez, Shinjini Kundu, and Tyler Benson.

Pittsburgh notables make Forbes ‘30 under 30’

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
The new general education requirements in the Dietrich School focus on different aspects of diversity, and replace requirements last updated in 2002.

New gen ed requirements encourage cultural understanding

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer
January 7, 2019
The office of SGB President Maggie Kennedy is decorated with quotes from women like Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama. Kennedy is a planning committee member for the Pitt Women’s Leadership Experience this year.

Fourth annual leadership retreat teaches women’s empowerment

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Pennsylvania Democratic chairwoman Dr. Nancy Patton Mills speaks at an election analysis panel hosted by Chatham University’s Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics.

Political experts panel analyzes midterm results

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, For The Pitt News
November 9, 2018
Students and community members voted in Posvar Hall Nov. 7, 2017. About 80 people cast their votes at the polling station.

Midterm special election question: Allegheny County Children’s Fund

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, For The Pitt News
November 6, 2018
Klavon’s opened in 1923 as an ice cream shop alongside Klavon’s pharmacy and apothecary, but today functions as an old-fashioned ice cream parlor.

The inside scoop on Klavon’s sundaes

By Jon Moss and Mary Rose O'Donnell
October 24, 2018
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