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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Protestors chant and hold signs in front of the Cathedral of Learning Friday afternoon.

‘Failed us’: Students protest Pitt’s delay in sending emergency alerts during hoax active shooter threat

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • April 14, 2023
About 100 students gathered at the Cathedral of Learning to host a “die-in” following Pitt’s delay in sending emergency alerts during a recent hoax shooter incident on campus.
Students participate in a "die-in" protest in front of the Cathedral of Learning Friday afternoon.

Photos: Pitt students protest delay in emergency alerts during hoax active shooter threat

By Pamela Smith, Visual Editor • April 14, 2023
About 100 students gathered in front of the Cathedral of Learning Friday afternoon to protest Pitt’s delay in sending out emergency alerts during a hoax active shooter threat on Monday night.
A protestor holds up a transgender pride flag at a rally protesting Riley Gaines’ appearance at the O’Hara Ballroom Monday evening.

‘Slap in the face’: Protests continue against ‘anti-trans’ speakers amid Riley Gaines event

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 27, 2023
About 200 students protested at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard Monday afternoon, chanting “hate speech isn’t free, it costs lives'' and carrying signs with phrases such as “save trans lives.” 

VIDEO: Climate strike protestors march through Oakland

September 21, 2022
A group of protestors passionate about climate change marched through the streets of Oakland to protest "false solutions" to climate change and call for meaningful solutions to tackle climate issues.
A protestor carries a sign that reads "Bans Off Our Bodies" outside of the City Council Building in Downtown at Friday's Women's March.

“Need to fight back”: Pittsburgh rally speaks out against the Supreme Court overruling of Roe v. Wade

By Allison Radziwon and Bella Markovitz • June 25, 2022
The Supreme Court overturned the landmark court ruling of Roe v. Wade on Friday, removing constitutional protections for abortions.
More than 20 students and faculty protested Friday afternoon at the Cathedral Lawn, in a show of solidarity for the recently-invaded Ukraine.

Photos: Protest against Russian invasion of Ukraine

By Pamela Smith, Visual Editor • February 25, 2022
More than 20 protesters sang Ukraine’s national anthem, chanted “hands off Ukraine' and carried signs saying “stop Putin” Friday afternoon at the Cathedral Lawn, in a show of solidarity for the recently-invaded nation.
More than 20 students and faculty protested Friday afternoon at the Cathedral Lawn, in a show of solidarity for the recently-invaded Ukraine.

Pitt’s Russia, Ukraine clubs come together to protest Russian invasion

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • February 25, 2022
More than 20 protesters sang Ukraine’s national anthem, chanted “hands off Ukraine' and carried signs saying “stop Putin” Friday afternoon at the Cathedral Lawn in a show of solidarity for the recently-invaded nation.
Protestors hold up a sign that reads “People’s Justice for Jim Rogers” outside of the City-County Building in Downtown last Friday.

Protestors block City traffic to demand justice for the death of Jim Rogers

By Leanna Chae, Staff Writer • November 15, 2021
In front of the City-County Building in Downtown Pittsburgh last Friday, dozens of people chanted "People's justice for Jim Rogers."
The crowd of over 100 protestors gathered at Flagstaff Hill on Saturday afternoon carrying “Free Palestine” signs and Palestinian flags as they marched to Schenley Plaza. The protest was organized in reaction to the recent escalation in violence in Israel and Gaza over the past two weeks.

‘Emergency Rally for Palestine’ in Oakland calls for the end of Israeli occupation and violence

By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer • May 25, 2021
The crowd of over 100 protestors gathered at Flagstaff Hill on Saturday afternoon to protest Israel's ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories. Protestors carried “Free Palestine” signs and Palestinian flags as they marched to Schenley Plaza. The protest was organized in reaction to the recent escalation in violence against Palestinians by Israelis over the past two weeks.
Pittsburghers protest violence against trans people of color

Pittsburghers protest violence against trans people of color

By Mische Holland, Staff Writer • May 4, 2021
About 100 people marched through Oakland on Sunday afternoon protesting violence against Black trans people in Pittsburgh. Trans YOUniting — a local nonprofit that provides resources to Pittsburgh’s trans community — organized the demonstration.
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