The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Lawsuit alleges Pitt responsible for dropped criminal charges

Lawsuit alleges Pitt responsible for dropped criminal charges

By Jon Moss, Staff Writer • November 20, 2018
The owner of Garage Door Saloon says he is intending to prove Pitt's involvement in the district attorney's dismissal of criminal charges against students.
First-year guard Xavier Johnson (1) contributed 16 points in Pitt’s 69-53 victory over Youngstown State Tuesday night.

First-year guards lead Pitt past Penguins, 69-53, in opener

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 6, 2018
First-year guards Trey McGowens and Xavier Johnson led the Panthers with 17 and 16 points, respectively, and the Panthers scored 27 fast-break points en route to a comfortable 16-point victory.
Junior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench (2) receives Pitt's winning touchdown pass during the final minutes of the fourth quarter.

Pitt rushes for 484 yards, beats Duke 54-45 on final drive

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 27, 2018
Pitt rushed for 484 yards as a team — the second-most in program history — in a 54-45 last-minute win over the Duke Blue Devils.
Police believe that Darby used a claw type hammer and two stainless steel knives to kill Sheykhet. (Courtesy of Pittsburgh Police)

Man sentenced to life in prison without parole for murder of Pitt student

By Janine Faust, Managing Editor • October 17, 2018
The DA’s office had originally sought the death penalty for Matthew Darby and withdrew it after he agreed to a sentence of life without parole.
Police are investigating Pitt's Phi Delta Theta chapter after a Pitt community member reported an alleged hazing incident at off-campus fraternity events last week.

Phi Delta Theta under police investigation for alleged hazing incident

By Christian Snyder, Editor-in-Chief • October 3, 2018
The University of Pittsburgh chapter of fraternity Phi Delta Theta is under police investigation after this weekend, when a Pitt community member reported alleged hazing at off-campus fraternity events last week.
Pittsburgh native rapper Mac Miller performed at Splash! Festival in Germany last year.

Pittsburgh-native rapper Mac Miller dead at 26

By The Pitt News Staff • September 7, 2018
The rapper died of an apparent drug overdose, according to a report from TMZ. He was 26 years old and about to go on tour.
Jim Piazza speaks about the importance of passing the anti-hazing legislation named after his son, Timothy Piazza, outside of the Centre County Courthouse Friday, March 23 in Bellefonte. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times/TNS)

Parents of hazing victim reach settlement with Beta Theta Pi

By Hannah Schneider, Assistant News Editor • September 4, 2018
The parents of Timothy Piazza, a Penn State sophomore who suffered fatal injuries in February 2017 after a hazing event hosted by Beta Theta Pi, reached a settlement on their claims against the fraternity Tuesday evening.
Junior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench runs the ball while completing his first touchdown against Albany.

Panthers display dominance versus Great Danes, cruise to 33-7 win in home opener

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 1, 2018
The Panthers scored all the points they would need in the first half, taking a commanding 33-7 lead thanks to three total touchdowns from sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett.
Firefighters enter the second story of an apartment building at 3315 Ward Street after a three-alarm fire struck the building. (Photo by Hannah Schneider | Contributing Editor)

2 injured in South Oakland apartment fire

By The Pitt News Staff • May 20, 2018

A three-alarm apartment fire struck an apartment building at 3315 Ward St. in South Oakland Sunday night around 10:30 p.m., sending two people to the hospital. According to Pitt spokesperson Kevin Zwick,...

PWSA recommends customers flush, boil water

By Lauren Rosenblatt / Managing Editor • January 31, 2017

A recent announcement from the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority issued a precautionary flush and boil water advisory for Oakland and several other Pittsburgh neighborhoods. PWSA announced Tuesday...

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