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
SGB at their meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Mar. 18.

‘There is little SGB can do’: Student Government Board addresses SJP suspension

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • March 19, 2025
At its weekly meeting on Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board addressed concerns from Students for Justice in Palestine about the organization’s recent suspension.
SGB in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, March 11.

‘H2PinskyBudike’ ticket wins 2025 SGB election

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
Student Government Board announced election results for president, vice president, and board member positions and voted to pass the Workers United ad hoc committee charter at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday.
SGB in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

SGB announces Workers United ad-hoc committee, passes single use plastics resolution

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • February 26, 2025
At its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board announced a new Workers United ad-hoc and changes to the allocations request process for student organizations. The board also voted to pass the single-use plastics resolution that was introduced last week.
Student Government Board presidential candidates Marley Pinsky (left) and Mercy Akanmu (right) and vice presidential candidates Olivia Budike (left) and Evan Levasseur (right) debate in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

SGB candidates debate student advocacy and proper resource distribution among other issues

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • February 26, 2025
SGB candidates debated key policy initiatives, including the future relationship between the board and administration during the presidential debate on Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place. Undergraduate students will be able to cast their votes in two weeks on March 11th.
Allocations Chair Nicole Zhang speaks during Tuesday’s SGB meeting.

SGB grants record-high allocations amid budget concerns, data shows

By Marissa Kelley and Sydney Krasniewski • February 18, 2025
In recent Student Government Board meetings, board members have expressed concerns about increased allocations spending and whether the $900,000 budget will last the whole school year. Data compiled by The Pitt News shows record-high spending since the budget was increased in 2019.
Pitt SGB office, located on the eighth floor of the William Pitt Union.

Guide to navigating SGB’s 2025 election ballot

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • February 10, 2025
Nine candidates across three slates are competing for seven board seats, and four candidates are running for president and vice president in the 2025 Student Government Board elections on Mar. 11.
SGB in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

SGB plans asynchronous classes on future election days, hears concerns from student organizations

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025
Student Government Board announced plans for asynchronous classes on all future federal Election Days and addressed new student organization concerns at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place.
SGB in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Your guide to the 2025 Student Government Board elections

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • February 4, 2025
The 2025 SGB election is approaching, and students will have the opportunity to vote for their next campus leaders. With important events and dates ahead, students can get involved, learn about the candidates and voice opinions in student body leadership.
SJP held an emergency meeting in the William Pitt Union to address the potential sanctions it’s facing on Monday, Jan. 27.

SGB releases statement about SJP conduct hearing process

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • February 3, 2025
Student Government Board issued a statement on Saturday evening regarding the conduct hearing process and the University’s communication regarding Students for Justice in Palestine at Pitt.
SGB in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

SGB approves anti-hate ad hoc committee, hears concerns of unfair treatment on campus

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • January 29, 2025
During its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, the Student Government Board approved a new anti-hate committee and recognized concerns about unfair treatment against on-campus organizations.
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