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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 during its meeting on Tuesday, April 8.

SGB addresses concerns about ICE presence on campus, hears SJP lawsuit against administration, approves governing code bill

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025
At its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board heard concerns about rumors of ICE on campus and voted to pass the Omnibus Bill. A representative from Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), which the university indefinitely suspended in March, stated that the organization is moving forward with a lawsuit against Pitt administration. The board also introduced a new bill to create a SGB Disability Liaison position, which will be voted on at the next public meeting.
SGB during its meeting on Tuesday, April 8.

SGB omnibus bill proposes changes to referendum and allocation processes

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
Student Government Board introduced an omnibus bill on April 1, which will amend the referendum, allocations and SGB Assembly remunerations process for student organizations if passed next Tuesday.
SGB at its meeting on Tuesday, April 8.

SGB hears fall budget requests

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
Student Government Board heard budget requests for the fall 2025 term at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday night. The board also deferred voting on the 2025 omnibus bill, which was introduced last week until the next public meeting.
SGB Board Member Maddie McCann-Colvard speaks at the Student Government Board meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, March 25.

SGB introduces new governing code bill and addresses rumors of ICE on campus

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer  • April 2, 2025
At its weekly meeting at Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Student Government Board introduced an omnibus bill that aims to improve the board’s governing code and internal processes. The board also responded to rumors of potential ICE presence on campus.
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.
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.
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