Community recognizes three years since beginning of Ukraine invasion
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Hundreds of people gathered outside the Soldiers and Sailors Museum on Monday in
remembrance of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine almost three years ago. The event was organized
by The Ukrainian American Youth of Pittsburgh organized the event, with assistance from the
Ukrainian Culture Club. Several people held signs and other messages in protest to the war, as
they marched to Frick Fine Arts for a screening relating to the war.
Muslim theater student felt ‘forced’ out of play over script concerns
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A Muslim student felt that she was forced out of the play “Morning Reckoning” due to script
concerns. Tamanna Khan, a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, requested that a scene be
slightly altered so that it properly portrayed her culture. The scene in question showed hijabi
handling and drinking alcohol, a practice that is widely prohibited in Islam. Khan was hopeful
that the alcohol could be swapped out for an alternative, but her request was quickly shut down.
Khan feels she is being forced out of the play for refusing to portray her faith in a bad way.
National Society of Black Engineers fosters growth among Black engineering student
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The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is an organization that is trying to give proper
representation to black professionals in the stem field. Pitt’s chapter currently has 55 members,
and has been giving professionals tools that help them excel. Current chapter president Jordan
During says that NSBE gives black engineering students a valuable sense of community. In
addition to professional developments, NSBE also aims to give mentorship opportunities to its
students.