Pittsburg, PA
Pro-Palestinian protesters defy university order, stage march across University of Pittsburgh campus
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters defied an order from their university to stop holding events when they held a march across the University of Pittsburgh campus on Saturday.
Pitt placed Students for Justice in Palestine on interim suspension this past week, saying members of their group improperly communicated with members of the university conduct hearing board. As part of the suspension, they would not be allowed to hold events.
“The administration, under a bunch of bureaucratic claims that make no sense, suspended SJP following a series of protests,” said Karim Safieddine, a Pitt PhD student who participated in Saturday’s protest. “There is nothing in particular that justifies the suspension.”
Organizers told KDKA-TV that they could not comment directly for legal reasons. During their march, they only briefly discussed the suspensions, saying the focus should be on Gaza.
“Students for Justice in Palestine are paying the price for raising their voices against impeding war, particularly as Trump is questioning, investigating, interrogating University administrations for tolerating affairs as such,” Safieddine said.
The American Civil Liberties Union supported the protesters, writing in a letter to the university chancellor that the university singled out the protest group for actions protected by the First Amendment. The letter said that if the group is not reinstated, it will take legal action.
“There’s definitely a singling out of SJP, given the affairs of the country today, the controversy of what’s happening in the region, more generally, and the role of the U.S. in it,” Safieddine said.
Protesters made a loop around Oakland, stopping only to let an ambulance pass and to form a circle at the corner of Forbes and Bouquet.
“We need a reminder that we’re not marching for us, we’re marching for the people of Gaza and the people of Palestine,” one of the protesters said.
KDKA-TV contacted school officials to find out if they planned to take further action due to the protest, but have not heard back. They said earlier in the week that their conduct proceedings are designed to uphold community standards and their code of conduct.
Pittsburg, PA
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to show heavy interest in this first round running back
The Pittsburgh Steelers might not be that interested in most first round running backs, but there is one they clearly have a focus on, even if it is unlikely they will land him. Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is continuing to draw interest from the Steelers.
The Steelers met with Jeanty for a formal interview at the NFL Combine, something they did for only him as a top prospect. However, Wednesday showed just how serious they are about Jeanty as a player. The Steelers sent running backs coach Eddie Faulkner to Boise, Idaho, to watch Jeanty do positional drills.
Jeanty wrapped up one of the best seasons for a running back in college football history. He finished second all-time in rushing yards in a season only behind Barry Sanders and helped carry the Broncos to a College Football Playoff berth. His breakaway speed is something the Steelers need, as Jaylen Warren runs just a 4.55, and behind him, they have little to no certain options.
The Steelers have other needs like cornerback, quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive line, but if the value is there with someone like Jeanty at a more minor need, they might take a swing on the talent.
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The 51st annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic presented by U.S. Steel will take place on Saturday, March 29 at Peters Township High School in McMurray, Pennsylvania. This tradition-rich high school wrestling showcase is known as “The Rose Bowl of High School Wrestling.” This year’s event will have double-digit nationally ranked matchups and 16 different wrestlers who are ranked in the top five in their weight class.
Matchups have already been announced for the USA All-Stars vs PA All-Stars and New Jersey All-Stars vs WPIAL All-Stars. Matchups for New Jersey Women All-Stars and PA Women All-Stars will be released soon.
2025 Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
US All-Star Team vs PA All-Star Team
121 lbs – #12 Ethan Timar, Brunswick, OH vs #9 Gauge Botero, Faith Christian Academy
127 lbs – #6 Ronnie Ramirez, Walnut, CA vs #2 Nathan Desmond, Wyoming Seminary
133 lbs – #6 Matthew Botello, Hingham, MA vs #3 Aaron Seidel, North Lebanon
139 lbs – #3 Sergio Vega, Tucsan, AZ vs #4 Tahir Parkins, Nazareth
145 lbs – #2 Nikade Zinkin, Clovis, CA vs #4 Eren Sement, Council Rock North
152 lbs – #1 Daniel Zepeda, Gilroy, CA vs #10 Maddox Shaw, Thomas Jefferson
160 lbs – #1 Landon Robideau, St. Michael, MN vs #3 Collin Gaj, Quakertown
160 lbs – #5 Alessio Perentin, Delbarton, NJ vs #2 Kollin Rath, Bethlehem Catholic
172 lbs – #1 LaDarion Lockett, Stillwater, OK vs #5 Asher Cunningham, State College
189 lbs – #4 Lane Foard, Reva, VA vs Tyler Morrison, West Perry
215 lbs – #3 Angelo Posada, Poway, CA vs #7 Austin Johnson, Muncy
285 lbs – #4 Rocco Dellagatta, Holmdel, NJ vs #9 Rowan Holmes, Somerset
New Jersey All-Stars vs WPIAL All-Stars
121 lbs – Anthony Pellegrino, Seton Hall vs Leo Joseph, Greater Latrobe
127 lbs – Devin Ryan, New Milford vs #18 Nico Fanella, Indiana
133 lbs – #7 Carson Walsh, Pope John vs Luke Willochell, Greater Latrobe
139 lbs – Jake Zaltsman, St. John Vianney vs Dominic Ferraro, Pine-Richland
145 lbs – Donny Almeyda, Pope John vs Ramil Islamov, Baldwin
152 lbs – Luke Geleta, Phillipsburg vs Evan Petrovich, Connellsville
160 lbs – AJ Falcone, Christian Brothers vs Lonzy Vielma, Connellsville
172 lbs – #10 Jordan Chapman, Cranford vs #6 Bode Marlow, Thomas Jefferson
189 lbs – Terrence Thomas, Toms River East vs Mark Gray, Kiski Area
189 lbs – #7 Vincenzo LaValle, Hanover Park vs Braedon Welsh, Fort Cherry
215 lbs – #14 Conor Delaney, Rumson-Fair Haven vs Jake Conroy, Ringgold
285 lbs – James Lynch, Toms River East vs Shepherd Turk, Thomas Jefferson
New Jersey Women All-Stars vs PA Women All-Stars
matchups to be released soon
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