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The Pitt News

Darwin Deez to perform on campus

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor March 22, 2016

In its spirit of bringing fresh music to campus, progress, Pitt’s campus radio station WPTS announced Tuesday it will host progressive band Darwin Deez at its annual spring show in April. Darwin Deez,...

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Pitt students in Brussels unharmed following terrorist attacks

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor March 22, 2016

Two Pitt students studying abroad in Brussels, Belgium, are unharmed after a series of terrorist attacks on Tuesday, the University Study Abroad Office confirmed. Between 3 and 4 a.m. Eastern time and...

Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt Twitter reacts to Jamie Dixon leaving for TCU

By Harrison Kaminsky / Managing Editor March 21, 2016

News broke Monday that Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon would leave the program to accept the same job at Texas Christian University, his alma mater. Pitt Twitter reacted in various ways, with some congratulating...

Jamie Dixon is leaving Pitt after 13 seasons as head coach.  Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon accepts TCU job

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor March 21, 2016

For Pitt and men’s basketball head coach Jamie Dixon, the 2015-2016 season was unlucky No. 13. After 13 seasons at the helm, Dixon has accepted an offer from Texas Christian University — his alma...

Interactive Crime Map March 10-March 16

By The Pitt News Staff March 20, 2016

Here is the Pitt police activity for March 10 to March 16. Thursday, March 10, 2016 1:14 p.m. 7-Eleven. Police arrested one Pittsburgh man for retail theft. 3:51 p.m. 4000 Forbes Avenue. Pitt police...

Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor

Reports: Jamie Dixon considering accepting TCU head coaching job

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor March 20, 2016

The Pitt men’s basketball team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament on Friday, but intrigue surrounding the program is just heating up. Gary Parrish of CBS Sports reports that Pitt head coach Jamie...

Pitt Men's Basketball Coach, Jamie Dixon, signals to players from the sideline. John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Badgers kill Pitt NCAA hopes, 47-43

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer March 18, 2016

With twelve seconds left in the game, Pitt guard James Robinson grabbed the defensive rebound with his team trailing Wisconsin 44-43. Rushing up the court and driving to the hoop,  Robinson tossed...

Gov. Tom Wolf speaks in front of Bellefonte Area High School on July 13, 2015 in Bellefonte, Pa. Gov. Wolf visited the school to talk about the Pennsylvania budget. (TNS)

State could restore Pitt funding, Wolf signature pending

By Dale Shoemaker / News Desk March 16, 2016

If Gov. Tom Wolf signs a Pennsylvania Senate bill today, Pitt will receive more than $143 million in state funding. Following the state’s 2015 budget impasse, which has now lasted eight months, the...

Kate Koenig | Visual Editor

Sunoco robbed twice this week

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor March 16, 2016

Pittsburgh police officers are seeking a man who robbed the Sunoco gas station in South Oakland early Tuesday morning ­— the second robbery at the gas station in less than a week. Officers responded...

Oakland’s Crime Map for Feb. 26 – March 9

By The Pitt News Staff March 14, 2016

  Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 10:05 a.m. Fifth Avenue at Bouquet Street. Pitt police responded to a report of an individual exposing himself. Police checked the area and didn’t find anyone exposing...

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