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Professors, students warn vague conduct hearing rules could open door for abuses of power

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • 12:43 am

Professors and student organization leaders have raised concerns about the Student Code of Conduct, saying it gives the University outsized power to silence political speech and punish campus dissent.

SJP receives interim suspension from Office of Student Conduct

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • March 19, 2025

Students for Justice in Palestine at Pitt鈥檚 leaders received notice that their organization will be placed on an 鈥渋nterim suspension of registration鈥� by Pitt鈥檚 Office of Student Conduct on Tuesday morning.

Breaking: Konanki family asks for their daughter to be declared legally dead

By Abby Lipold and Amanda Yu • March 18, 2025

Twelve days after Pitt student Sudiksha Konanaki was reported missing over spring break in Punta Cana, her family has asked for her to be declared legally dead.

College Democrats endorse mayoral challenger Corey O鈥機onnor in primary

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • March 18, 2025

Last month, both College Democrats at Pitt and Young Democrats of Allegheny County endorsed Allegheny County Controller Corey O鈥機onnor in the Democratic primary for mayor.

The Ginger Run: A perspective on the chaos and borgs from a ginger who can鈥檛 run

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025

A gray sky, similar to the one that blankets Ireland, graced Semple Street at 2 p.m. this Saturday for Oakland鈥檚 second annual Ginger Run. Luck was in the air as swaths of redheads raced across the finish...

Porch roof collapse injures dozens during party on Semple Street

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • March 14, 2025

The roof of a porch on Semple Street collapsed during a St. Patrick鈥檚 Day celebration on Friday at around 5:30 p.m., injuring over a dozen people.

鈥楬2PinskyBudike鈥� 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鈥檚 Place on Tuesday.

Administration announces faculty and staff hiring freeze through 2025 fiscal year

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • March 11, 2025

On Monday afternoon, University leaders announced a full faculty and staff hiring freeze through the rest of the 2025 fiscal year, with a possible extension into the 2026 fiscal year.

Pitt鈥檚 shift to PPG Paints Arena for commencement sparks mixed reactions

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • March 9, 2025

Pitt is moving its commencement ceremony to PPG Paints Arena to accommodate its largest graduating class in history, ensuring that every student can participate and receive enough tickets for family and friends. Parents and students share mixed reactions.

Community recognizes three years since beginning of Ukraine invasion

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • February 26, 2025

Anna Libikh, president of the Ukrainian Culture Club at Pitt and a senior pharmacy student, was one of 聽about 150聽Pitt faculty, students, staff and community members who gathered outside soldiers and sailors Monday evening, recognizing three years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.