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1 month ago | 
pittnews.com | Marissa Kelley |Evan Fuccio
Protesters and activists took to Schenley Plaza to protest for Palestine on Friday, March 14. These images were captured on the photographer’s film camera. Pro-Palestine protesters gather in Schenley Plaza on Friday, Mar. 14.
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1 month ago | 
pittnews.com | Marissa Kelley |Spencer Levering
The roof of a porch on Semple Street collapsed during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Friday afternoon. Video taken at the party shows at least 20 people sitting and standing on the roof when it buckled, falling onto more partygoers. At 6:03 p.m., Pitt Police announced the 300 block of Semple Street would be closed until further notice. At least three ambulances and one fire engine responded to the scene. This story is developing and will be updated.
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1 month ago | 
pittnews.com | Marissa Kelley |Brynn Murawski
I’m sitting in the waiting room of my dentist’s office, knitting. Note that I started knitting the day before this. So what I’m holding in my hands is a frumpy, misshapen length of purplish yarn that vaguely resembles Tennessee. The dental hygienist, who’s known my family for years, rounds the corner to call my sister back and immediately notices my knitting. “Oh cool, what are you making?” I awkwardly explain that I just started, and whatever I’m creating is a far cry from some possible product.
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1 month ago | 
pittnews.com | Marissa Kelley
Yes, sadly, the much-awaited and anticipated Spring Break ’25 has ended. We are back in the surprisingly warm temperatures of Pittsburgh — miles from the closest beach, bikinis packed away for a few more months and our heads back in the grind for the next seven weeks. While people may be trying to fool you by wearing shorts this time of year, it is sadly not summer or even spring. I, in combination with both my fears of spending money and drowning, returned home for the break.
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1 month ago | 
pittnews.com | Marissa Kelley
On Feb. 24, Pitt’s Counseling Center faced backlash after briefly renaming an event from “LGBT Peer Support Space” to “LGB Peer Support Space,” omitting the “T” for transgender. The change was quickly reversed, but many community members remain concerned about the impact of the decision. “We deeply care about all students feeling supported and welcome at Pitt,” University spokesperson Jared Stonesifer said.
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1 month ago | 
pittnews.com | Marissa Kelley
Student Government Board announced the results of its 2024-2025 election at its Tuesday meeting at Nordy’s Place. Marley Pinsky, SGB’s current community and government relations chair, was elected president, while Olivia Budike, the current facilities, transportation, and technology chair, was elected vice president. The Pitt News spoke with the president-elect and vice president-elect to discuss their initiatives for the upcoming year. Q: What are your top priorities for your term?
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1 month ago | 
pittnews.com | Dylan Paradise |Marissa Kelley
Provost Joseph McCarthy opened Wednesday’s faculty assembly meeting by discussing Pitt’s hiring freeze, which began on March 10. Senior administration imposed the freeze in response to “fiscal uncertainty” from “expected” cuts in federal NIH funding. “In times of challenge, it’s important for us to lean into our mission. The action taken on Monday is related to our mission of becoming an employer of choice,” McCarthy said.
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2 months ago | 
pittnews.com | Sydney Krasniewski |Marissa Kelley
To prepare for the upcoming election, the Student Government Board held a “Meet the Candidates” event on Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place. Moderated by WPTS staff members Maxine Van Nortwick and Perry J Bowser, the event allowed thirteen candidates for President, Vice President, and SGB Board to answer questions about their campaigns and share their top initiatives. SGB elections will take place on March 11 and are open to the student body.
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2 months ago | 
pittnews.com | Alex Porter |Marissa Kelley |Sydney Krasniewski
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 while SGB is granting allocations at an unprecedented rate, the denial rate is the highest since its budget increased in 2019. As of Feb. 5, the board has allocated $499,312.09 across 74 requests.
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2 months ago | 
pittnews.com | Kyra McCague |Maxine Van Nortwick |Marissa Kelley
February 16, 2025 Faculty Assembly President Robin Kear opened Wednesday’s Faculty Assembly meeting by addressing a federal proposal to cut the National Institutes of Health’s funding, money which supports over half of Pitt’s research projects. “We are in incredibly uncertain times right now with few reassurances to be found,” Kear said.
