The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
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Editorial | NYC public schools are getting rid of their gifted program — Pittsburgh should be next

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 10, 2021
It is time for Pittsburgh to follow New York’s example and eliminate the gifted program from local school districts. 
The USDA recently proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Program that could reduce access to food stamps and similar services.

Federal food stamp changes could impact Pittsburgh, Pitt students

By Jessica Steinberg, Staff Writer • October 28, 2019
The proposal to change the eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, more commonly known as food stamps, was released in July by the USDA with the stated intent of ending abuse of the program.
First-year business and English major Ashley Priore is running for school board in District 4.

Pitt student runs for Pittsburgh Public School Board

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer • January 27, 2019
Ashley Priore, a first-year student studying business and English, is running for a seat on the Pittsburgh Public School Board. Priore hopes to be a voice that connects the students with the board.
Tenants can begin to move into Schenley Apartments in July, occupying Schenley High School's former classrooms. John Hamilton | Contributing Editor

Schenley apartments to open in July

By John Hamilton and James Evan Bowen-Gaddy / Assistant News Editor • April 6, 2017

The doors of Schenley High School will reopen soon, but to the distaste of some former students, it won’t be for class. Tenants will occupy the former classrooms, which are now converted to luxury apartments. PMC...

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