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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

A woman prays during a rally Downtown in support of Ukraine on Feb. 27, 2022.

Two years in, the Pittsburgh community reflects on the war in Ukraine

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer February 19, 2024
February 24 marks two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the time since, tensions have escalated, and thousands of people have experienced displacement and the impact of the war — including in Pittsburgh.
More than 20 students and faculty protested in March 2022 at the Cathedral Lawn in a show of solidarity for the recently invaded Ukraine.

‘We still exist’: Ukrainian Culture Club reflects on war, fundraising efforts

By Spencer Levering, For The Pitt News March 27, 2023
Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces more than one year ago, Pitt’s Ukrainian Culture Club has fundraised, volunteered and brought awareness to the conflict.
Children look through car windows as they and other refugees from the Kharkov Region of Ukraine arrive at a temporary camp in Belgorod, Russia, on Wednesday. Thousands fled northeastern Ukraine to Russia amid the Ukrainian counteroffensive in the region.

Editorial | Russia, leave Ukrainian civilians out of war

By The Pitt News Editorial Board September 18, 2022
The Pitt News Editorial Board argues that as Russian forces amp up their defense and target civilians, people must remember what is at stake for innocent people during wartime.
Supporters of Ukraine watch a pre-recorded video by the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a Stand with Ukraine rally at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Sunday.

Opinion | Stop glorifying politicians and conflict

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist March 27, 2022
We can enjoy Zelenskyy’s likeability and character, but we must not forget that there is brutality and bloodshed taking place a continent over.
People who fled the war in Ukraine rest inside an indoor sports stadium being used as a refugee center, in the village of Medyka, a border crossing between Poland and Ukraine, on Tuesday.

Editorial | Countries should treat all refugees equally

By The Pitt News Editorial Board March 20, 2022
All refugees are worthy of a safe shelter and should be treated equally.
Anna Libikh holds a photo of her family who live in Ukraine.

‘Being Ukrainian and being a student’: Ukrainian Pitt students reflect on war

By Clare Sheedy, Contributing Editor March 20, 2022
Returning from spring break, Ukrainian Pitt students reflected on the Russia-Ukraine war and their family’s safety.
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