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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
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.
Summer Lee (left), contender for Pennsylvania’s State House District 34, and Sara Innamorato (right), contender for the District 21 seat, will run unopposed in their respective districts in the upcoming November general election. (TPN File Photo)

Grassroots politicians discuss health, safety and representation

By Madeline Gavatorta, Staff Writer • September 7, 2018
Sara Innamorato and Summer Lee went from under-the-radar activists to Pittsburgh household names nearly overnight when they both won primary elections in May against longtime incumbent Democrats in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives.
Residents on Atwood Street hung a sign that draws a reference between Penn State’s sex abuse scandal with Jerry Sandusky and the more recent sex abuse scandal with the Catholic Dioceses in Pennsylvania.

In Pa. football fandom, know where to draw the line

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 6, 2018
In recent years, the Pitt-Penn State rivalry has devolved from a lively competitive spirit to pettiness, irrationality and antagonism on both sides.
Fans cheer in the stands after Pitt wins the 2016 rivalry game against Penn State.

Prediction: Pitt to edge out Penn State in home thriller

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • September 6, 2018
In the penultimate matchup of this renewed four-game football series, both offenses will display fireworks with Pitt ultimately edging out its in-state foe.
(From left to right) Pierce, Joel’s girlfriend Kati Fischer, Joel, Reese and Gavin Yahner sit in the stands at Heinz Field.

House divided: The Yahner Family

By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer • September 6, 2018
The Pitt versus Penn State football matchup provides great action, but its implications go beyond the playing field. With the universities being two of the top three largest in the state, the rivalry often crosses family lines as members differ in school choice. The Yahners exemplify this house divided.
President Maggie Kennedy leads SGB’s first public meeting of the semester Tuesday night. (Photo by Bader Abdulmajeed | Staff Photographer)

Campus grocery store on the menu at SGB kickoff meeting

By Brian Salvato, Staff Writer • September 5, 2018
Board member Albert Tanjaya made a notable announcement about his focus for the semester. Along with improving the user accessibility of Saferider, the late-night transportation service available to students in Oakland, Tanjaya is looking to help the grocery store installation to Pitt’s campus.
The Pitt and Penn State football teams face off in Pitt Stadium on November 27, 1958. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Keystone contest: Pitt and Penn State’s football rivalry through the years

By Ben Zimmer, Staff Writer • September 5, 2018
In honor of Saturday’s upcoming game, here’s a look at some of the most pivotal points of the Pitt - Penn State rivalry since its inception in 1893.
Junior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench (2) stands in front of the student section after completing his second touchdown of Saturdays 33-7 victory over Albany.

Maurice Ffrench earns ACC Specialist of the Week honors

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 4, 2018
Ffrench's 91-yard kickoff return touchdown made him the only ACC player to accomplish that feat in week one.
Pitt contributed $15,000 to the installation of 60 surveillance cameras throughout Oakland.

Oakland community reacts to new security cameras

By Mario Cattabiani III, Staff Writer • September 4, 2018
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala announced the installation of the 60 cameras last week, 10 months after Pitt student Alina Sheykhet was found dead in her home on Cable Place.
A Pittsburgh sports record 69,983 fans showed up at Heinz Field the last time Pitt played Penn State at home. (TPN File Photo)

University announces tailgating limitations for Pitt-PSU game

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 3, 2018
The University announced Sunday that parking options will be restricted ahead of the Pitt-Penn State game to accommodate the traffic influx.
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