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Editorial: Trump fundamentally misunderstands role of justice system

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 27, 2018

The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court Friday to fast-track the case of the President Donald Trump’s military ban for transgender citizens, an obvious overstep by the executive branch — and it’s not the first time the Trump administration has crossed this line.

Author advocates for immigrants

By Remy Samuels | Staff Writer • October 20, 2017

From watching “Dennis the Menace,” “Beverly Hills, 90201” and “Saved by the Bell,” Julissa Arce’s American dream began at a young age. Growing up in Mexico, Arce watched American television...

SGB continues to focus on state budget impasse

By Madeline Gavatorta | Staff Writer • October 18, 2017

Pennsylvania representatives “really got an earful” last week from Pitt students, Student Government Board President Max Kneis said at Tuesday’s meeting. SGB held a phone banking event last Wednesday...

SGB Commends Student Counter-protesters

By Madeline Gavatorta | For The Pitt News • September 20, 2017

Taking the platform in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night, Student Government Board President Max Kneis started with a statement about Monday’s protest outside of Litchfield Towers. “Intolerance and...

SGB introduces resolutions on DACA, state funding

By Madeline Gavatorta | For The Pitt News • September 13, 2017

Pitt Student Government Board introduced its first two resolutions of the year Tuesday, calling on elected officials to support both DACA recipients and state funding for Pitt. The first resolution...

Editorial: Stand strong to protect DACA recipients

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 6, 2017

Imagine living in the United States your entire life — from your earliest memories, you’ve been here. And in 2014, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals protected your status, keeping you safe from...