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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.
Students recount 'immediate pandemonium' at Semple Street roof collapse

Students recount ‘immediate pandemonium’ at Semple Street roof collapse

By Sarah George and Madeline Ward March 19, 2025
A sunny, festive day during St. Patrick’s Day weekend filled with people dancing, drinking and taking pictures was brought to an end when a porch roof fell onto partiers, causing chaos and a swift emergency service presence.
SJP receives interim suspension from Office of Student Conduct

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’s leaders received notice that their organization will be placed on an “interim suspension of registration” by Pitt’s Office of Student Conduct on Tuesday morning.
The Bouquet Garden Apartments.

Pitt’s dorm selection process, explained

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer March 18, 2025
Beginning March 19, rising sophomores and juniors will select their housing assignments for the 2025-26 school year.
The Cathedral of Learning and the William Pitt Union.

Pitt celebrates and acknowledges the importance of Women’s History Month with EmpowHER

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer March 18, 2025
Pitt’s Campus Recreation Center is one university program celebrating Women’s History Month with the EmpowHER series. This variety of physical and mental health activities empowers and motivates women to feel comfortable participating in male-dominated athletics. 
New mural coming to Hillman Library

New mural coming to Hillman Library

By Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer  March 18, 2025
Student artists are collaborating on a new colorful mural showcasing the history of communication that will go on display starting in the fall semester.
Police watch protesters during the event at Schenley Plaza on Tuesday.

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’s Day celebration on Friday at around 5:30 p.m., injuring over a dozen people.
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.
The Cathedral of Learning.

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.
A clock sits on a nightstand.

Students have conflicted feelings towards daylight saving time adjustment 

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer March 10, 2025
Clocks went forward one hour on Sunday, March 9 across the United States for the annual tradition of daylight saving time. Pitt students discussed their mixed opinions on losing an hour of sleep, gaining an hour of sunlight and the effects of the time change on their daily lives.
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