The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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SGB Board Member Maddie McCann-Colvard speaks at the Student Government Board meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Mar. 25.

SGB promotes Sex Ed Week and encourages students to attend 

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025
At its weekly meeting on Tuesday evening at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board raised awareness about Sex Ed Week and promoted events for all students scheduled later this week.
The Sexy Times | America needs a sex ed revolution

The Sexy Times | America needs a sex ed revolution

By Genna Edwards, Senior Staff Writer • September 13, 2020
Our sex education system fails all students, especially those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, and school districts and the government both fail to show any interest in changing it for the better.
Opinion | Non-inclusive sex ed puts LGBTQ+ youth at risk

Opinion | Non-inclusive sex ed puts LGBTQ+ youth at risk

By Julia Kreutzer, Staff Columnist • February 14, 2019
To decrease the number of LGBTQ+ individuals put at risk, inclusive education is needed to keep students safe and encourage security in their sexual and gender identities.
Opinion | As STD rates rise, more comprehensive sex ed is needed

Opinion | As STD rates rise, more comprehensive sex ed is needed

By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Columnist • January 29, 2019
With STD cases reaching a new high of 110 million in 2017, federal law needs to stop funding ineffectual education practices in public schools for the sake of the population’s health.
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