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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Tents crowd the lawn outside of the Cathedral of Learning on Monday, June 3.

SGB issues statement regarding community and recent protests, student activist organizations respond

By Spencer Levering, News Editor • July 12, 2024
Following the second pro-Palestinian encampment at Pitt, the Student Government Board released a statement on July 5 expressing support for on-campus Jewish organizations and condemned discrimination in the campus community. Progressive Students for Change at Pitt, a pro-Palestinian activist organization, responded saying SGB has “misrepresented” their cause.
Pro-Palestine literature at a sit-in protest in Schenley Plaza on Tuesday.

SGB releases statement in support of Pitt Gaza solidarity encampment

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • April 29, 2024
SGB released a statement on Sunday “regarding the Pitt Gaza solidarity encampment,” in which the board offered its support for student advocacy on campus and expressed solidarity with the protest taking place. 
Paraphernalia at Student Government Board’s reproductive health event in response to Turning Point USA speaker Kristin Hawkins in the William Pitt Union on Wednesday afternoon.

Student groups host reproductive health event in response to Turning Point USA speaker Kristan Hawkins

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer  • April 19, 2024
Pittsburgh Abortion Access Network, Planned Parenthood at Pitt, Student Government Board and other groups hosted an educational event in response to a Turning Point speaker event. 
Ryan Young, Student Government Board president, and Sarah Siddiqui, vice president of operations, applaud the approval of an allocations request during the public meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday.

SGB hosts last meeting of the school year 

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer  • April 17, 2024
In the last meeting of the school year, SGB President Ryan Young said his final farewell to the board.
Katie Fitzpatrick, vice president of initiatives, speaks at the Student Government Board public meeting at Nordy’s Place on Tuesday.

SGB reviews fall budgets, votes on resolution 

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
Student Government Board introduced new changes to the allocations manual and passed a resolution in support of Hong Seng workers at Tuesday’s meeting.
Members of Student Government Board speak during Tuesday night’s meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB hosts protestor rights town hall, introduces new resolution

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • April 2, 2024

Socials: Student Government Board introduced a new resolution expressing solidarity with Hong Seng Knitting and hosted a protestor rights town hall at Tuesday night’s meeting. Board Member Matt Jurich...

Sarah Siddiqui, vice president of operations, and Ryan Young, president, speak during Tuesday night’s Student Government Board public meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses workers’ rights, Hillman Library renovations 

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • March 27, 2024
Student Government Board President Ryan Young opened the meeting on March 26 by discussing petitions from student organizations to create new remunerated positions, which would allow for student leaders to be paid.
Members of Student Government Board speak during their public meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s Place.

SGB hosts general education town hall

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer  • March 20, 2024
Student Government Board hosted a general education reform town hall at its Tuesday meeting.
Members of Student Government Board speak during Tuesday night’s public meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses referendum questions, student workers’ rights

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024
Student Government Board discussed the election results, student activity fees, contraception advocacy and student workers’ rights in their March 5 meeting.
Panelists speak during a Women in Politics event hosted by Student Government Board on Monday in the William Pitt Union.

SGB hosts Women in Politics panel

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Student Government Board hosted a Women in Politics panel on March 4 featuring a panel of women involved in politics.
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