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Eating to help the environment

By Emily Pinigis, Staff Columnist • November 13, 2018

A recent U.N. report on climate change shows we have only a couple of decades before we feel the serious effects of global warming. It’s more crucial now than ever to make environmentally conscious decisions — and those start on your plate.

SGB debate funding for student event

By Madeline Gavatorta | Staff Writer • February 14, 2018

During Student Government Board’s weekly public meeting Tuesday night, the board had its first divided vote of the 2017-2018 school year. Executive Vice President Zuri Kent-Smith and board member Ami...

When environmental groups overstep, progress halts

By Brian Gentry | Columnist • December 6, 2017

The auditorium of Arsenal Middle School contained an eclectic mix of people Monday night. In the middle aisle, a sharply dressed younger crowd in scarves and thick-rimmed glasses conversed with representatives...

To realize your passion, go into the field

By Levko Karmazyn | For The Pitt News • August 21, 2017

As I watched the sun fall behind the mountain peaks surrounding the K BAR Z Guest Ranch in early July, the valley below was an uncharacteristic shade of blue, unlike the past few nights. Something else...

Pittsburgh goes green, despite what you might’ve heard

By Levko Karmazyn | For The Pitt News • August 21, 2017

When President Donald Trump decided to pull out of the Paris climate agreements, he said that he was elected to represent the people of Pittsburgh, not Paris — a statement that was met with fiery outlash...

Editorial: Environmental justice requires more than reviews

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 21, 2015

Many environmentalists thought when Tom Corbett left the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in January, his silver shield around oil and gas companies left with him. Yet, oil and gas companies are just...

Dining Guide: Real food enhances student health, environment

By Alyssa Lieberman / Columnist • October 1, 2015

At any given time, students fill our on-campus dining hall, Market Central. After swiping in, the dining hall is packed with students crowding around the omelet station, deciding between a wrap and stir...