![Police stand guard outside of the O’Hara Student Center as protests rage during the controversial Michael Knowles debate on April 18th, 2023.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/N_KnowlesLegalAction_AL-1200x800.jpg)
Pitt no longer requiring College Republicans to pay for security fees following Knowles event
By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor
• September 6, 2023
![A smoke bomb lands on the ground at the second of two protests against a debate featuring Michael Knowles on campus Tuesday evening.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_1298-900x600.jpg)
Husband and wife indicted for smoke bombs and fireworks during Knowles protest
By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor
• June 30, 2023
![A protestor walks past a smoke bomb outside of the OHara Student Center on Tuesday evening during the second of two protests against a debate featuring Michael Knowles on campus.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_0902-900x600.jpg)
Protesters criticize ‘dangerous’ rhetoric at Knowles, Polumbo debate
By Spencer Levering and Alexandra Ross
• April 19, 2023
![Brad Polumbo speaking with attendees at Revolution 2022 hosted by Young Americans for Liberty at Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Brad_Polumbo_52277809901.jpg)
New participant found to debate Michael Knowles at Pitt, debate topic changed
By Punya Bhasin, News Editor
• April 14, 2023
![Professor Deirdre McCloskey.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/N_DeirdreM_Via.jpeg)
Status of ‘transgenderism and womanhood’ debate at Pitt uncertain after participant drops out
By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
• April 12, 2023
![Professor Deirdre McCloskey.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/N_DeirdreM_Via.jpeg)
Deirdre McCloskey discusses upcoming debate with Michael Knowles, criticizes petition to cancel event
By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer
• March 30, 2023
![A protestor holds up a transgender pride flag at a rally protesting Riley Gaines’ appearance at the O’Hara Ballroom Monday evening.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/N_Gaines_Protest_NY_4-900x599.jpg)
Controversial Turning Point, College Republicans events not funded by University
By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
• March 29, 2023
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