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Western Pennsylvania Abortion Clinics and Advocates: ‘We can’t do this work alone’

By Grace DeLallo, Contributing Editor • April 21, 2023

Many people across Western Pennsylvania — advocates, providers, lawyers, students and more — are working to provide and improve abortion access, a procedure that has become increasingly complicated after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade over the summer.

Emaad Khan: Changing the world one medical bill at a time

By Serena Garcia, Senior Staff Writer • April 20, 2023

Emaad Khan, a junior biology major, is six months into creating and running his nonprofit, Spread the Love Projects, of which he is founder and president. The nonprofit officially began on Aug. 19, 2022, with the mission of helping struggling families pay their medical bills.

Gabby Janes: Creativity at all hours

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • April 18, 2023

Gabby Janes, the president and artistic director of Redeye Theatre, began her theatrical career at just four years old. Since then, her passion and creativity for theater has steadily grown, culminating in her role at Redeye.

Tracy Larson: A voice for the youth

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer • April 17, 2023

Tracy Larson wasn’t a star student growing up, which is why she’s found her calling working in Pitt’s Office of Child Development, where she can help empower kids to reach their potential.

Zachary Horton: Changing the game

By Pamela Smith, Visual Editor • April 16, 2023

In Zachary Horton’s classes, playing games isn’t the main adventure — it’s making them. Horton, an associate professor in the English department, founded and directs the Vibrant Media Lab and helped make the DNID major.

Matt Hawley: Capturing the moments of Pitt Athletics

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer • April 13, 2023

Throughout his youth, Matt Hawley wouldn’t touch a camera. But after finding his love for photography during his time at PItt, Hawley has connected fans, students and families to the school’s teams through his work.

Steffan Triplett: ‘Fearless’ writer, inspiring educator

By Donata Massimiani, Contributing Editor • April 13, 2023

Steffan Triplett favored his English classes growing up, often spending days sitting at an old typewriter in his garage writing short stories. At the time, he was unaware of the years he’d later dedicate to writing and the passion he’d hold for creative nonfiction.

Danielle Obisie-Orlu: Stories and studies of belonging

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • April 12, 2023

Danielle Obisie-Orlu is a senior at Pitt pursuing a Bachelor of Philosophy. As a locally renowned poet and actress, Obisie-Orlu uses her art to tell stories of migration, belonging and empowerment.

Hallie Stotsky: Healing minds, bodies and spirits through yoga

By Jillian Rowan, Staff Writer • April 11, 2023

Hallie Stotsky, the coordinator of Pitt’s Stress Free Zone, is a yogi of all trades. When she graduated from Chatham as an injured, basketball-wielding student-athlete, the “real world” lacked the structure she was accustomed to. Then, she found yoga.

Chris Deluzio: From catcher to congressman

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • April 10, 2023

For Chris Deluzio, his life of service started from the time he was the catcher on his little league baseball team — a position that, according to his former colleague and longtime family friend, has made him a team player and politician people can always count on.