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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

Last year's homecoming king and queen. Photo: Courtesy of Zheru Liu

Lights, camera, homecoming: Pitt’s Blue and Gold Society announced applications for homecoming court

By Lauren Rosenblatt / Assistant News Editor September 16, 2015

Pitt’s homecoming candidates now have the chance to go viral. One of Pitt’s annual Homecoming traditions, Pitt’s Blue and Gold Society has opened up the running for Homecoming King and Queen candidates,...

Michael Paterniti will speak at Pitt Sept. 24. Photo: Courtesy of Pitt

Writers series announced

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor September 16, 2015

For the 16th time in as many years, a series of acclaimed living authors will visit Pitt to read their work and impart their knowledge. On Tuesday, Pitt announced it will host the 16th season of the Pittsburgh...

SGB member Everett Green helped organize the "be a good neighbor" month. Photo: Meghan Sunners / Senior Staff Photographer

SGB to add allocations alternate

By Lauren Wilson / Staff Writer September 16, 2015

Calling in backup, Pitt’s Student Government Board said Tuesday night it will add an alternate member to its Allocations Committee in case of future resignations. In a unanimous vote at its public meeting...

Pitt News File Photo

Yacine Diop charged with aggravated assault, other counts

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor September 14, 2015

Pitt sophomore women's basketball player Yacine Diop faces charges after an undisclosed incident on campus last month. Pitt police arrested Diop on Aug. 28. Diop faces three counts of aggravated...

Pitt's crew team |Courtesy of Pitt Rowing

Cheers: Pitt Rowing christens new boat

By Josh Ye / For The Pitt News September 13, 2015

On a sunny Saturday afternoon on the Allegheny River, Donald Burke popped a bottle of champagne to honor Jonas Salk, the father of the polio vaccine, as well as the newest addition to Pitt’s rowing team. A...

Pitt defeats Akron 24-7 to advance to 2-0

Pitt defeats Akron 24-7 to advance to 2-0

By Stephen Caruso / Assistant Sports Editor September 12, 2015

AKRON, Ohio — It was steel city football in steel city weather in a city of rubber. The home of Goodyear Tires is also home to InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field, where Pitt beat Akron 24-7 on a rainy...

Students dance at Pitt Dance Marathon 2015. Photo: TPN file photo

PDM to shave off 8 hours of dancing

As of this spring, Pitt’s annual charity dance will require a little less endurance. The Pitt Dance Marathon, which raises money for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, has previously been a 24-hour...

Pitt News File Photo

Pitt renews Backyard Brawl with West Virginia

By Stephen Caruso / Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2015

Pitt announced four future matchups with rival West Virginia, with the first scheduled for 2022 in Pittsburgh. The Panthers will host the Mountaineers on Sept. 17, 2022.  The next matchup will be...

Damon Wilson cleared academically, eligible immediately

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor September 10, 2015

The NCAA has cleared Pitt freshman point guard Damon Wilson academically, Pitt confirmed on Thursday. "We had great confidence that Damon was going to be fine academically, and we got the word yesterday...

However, a second quarter injury against the Penguins resulted in an MCL injury that led Conner to miss the rest 2015 year, Pat Narduzzi's first. Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

James Conner out for year with torn MCL

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor September 7, 2015

Following an injury against Youngstown State University on Saturday, Pitt junior running back James Conner will miss the remainder of the season because of a torn MCL in his right knee, head coach Pat...

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