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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

Jason Peters worked as Pitt’s assistant wrestling coach for 10 years and head wrestling coach for four years before he and three wrestlers were suspended in January 2017. Peters filed a lawsuit against Pitt in federal court Monday alleging a breach of contract and racial discrimination. (TPN file photo)

Former Pitt wrestling coach Jason Peters sues Pitt

By Grant Burgman | News Editor June 6, 2018

Former Pitt wrestling coach Jason Peters has filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh for racial discrimination and termination without just cause after he was fired last January. In...

New mens basketball coach Jeff Capel received his first commitment for the 2018-2019 season with Trey McGowens, Pitts first top-100 recruit since 2013. (Photo by Mackenzie Rodrigues | Contributing Editor)

Pitt basketball secures 4-star guard Au’Diese Toney

By Hannah Schneider | Sports Editor June 2, 2018

Jeff Capel landed another highly rated recruit when Au’Diese Toney verbally committed to Pitt today — joining Xavier Johnson, Curtis Aiken and Trey McGowens in Pitt’s class of 2018. Committed...

Sarah Connor enjoys being a Pittsburgh native while posing on the North Shore in front of iconic Pittsburgh bridges. (Photo courtesy of Chloe Yoder)

Not just a sports city: Pittsburgh culture is hidden but vibrant

By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor May 30, 2018

I grew up in a small town about 25 miles outside of the City — near the Pittsburgh International Airport — called Moon Township. It was common for people from my town to attend schools in and around...

Sophomore pitcher Dan Hammer (18) allowed two runs over 3.1 innings in Pitts 5-2 loss to Louisville Saturday afternoon. (TPN File Photo)

Pitt baseball falls to Louisville in ACC semifinal

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer May 26, 2018

While it was an exciting run, all good things must end —  and that’s what happened for the Pitt baseball team Saturday afternoon when a 5-2 loss to the No. 5 Louisville Cardinals put an end to the...

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,...

Sarah Innamorato won against incumbent Democrat Dom Costa in the race for Pennsylvanias 21st Districts State Rep. (Photo by Anne Amundson | For The Pitt News)

Pennsylvania primaries test new congressional maps

By Noah Manalo | Staff Writer May 16, 2018

At Hitchhiker Brewing — a small brewery in Sharpsburg — thunderous applause greeted Sara Innamorato as she entered the building Tuesday night. Hugging and shaking hands with anyone she passed, she...

USA Track and Field Half Marathon Champion Aliphine Tuliamuk celebrates after holding first place for more than 11 miles. (Photo by Christian Snyder | Editor-in-Chief)

Photos from race day: Pittsburgh Marathon 2018

By TPN Visual Staff May 6, 2018

The 10th annual Pittsburgh Marathon took place on Sunday. This year, the event also hosted the 2018 USA Track and Field National Championship race, an elite event which saw finishing times of over a minute...

The Panthers earned their first ACC softball championship with a victory Friday against Louisville. (Photo via Pitt Athletics)

Softball team secures first ACC championship in program history

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer May 5, 2018

The Pitt softball team earned a crucial 9-8 victory over Louisville Friday afternoon to clinch first place in the ACC Coastal Division — marking the team’s first division championship in its 20-year...

At the close of his fourth year as Pitts chancellor, Patrick Gallagher talked with The Pitt News about the major milestones of the year.  (Photo by Christian Snyder)

Gallagher’s senior year: State funding, unions, #MeToo

By Ashwini Sivaganesh April 23, 2018

At this weekend’s graduation, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher will send off the first group of seniors he also witnessed start their first days of classes at Pitt four years ago. Like most of the graduating...

Design students showcase their projects at the Spring 2018 Swanson School of Engineering Design Expo in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall Thursday evening. (Photo by Sarah Cutshall | Staff Photographer)

Engineering students present projects at Swanson School of Engineering Design Expo

By Remy Samuels | Staff Writer April 20, 2018

After countless hours of designing, coding and calculating, more than 400 engineering students of various disciplines traded their polo shirts and safety glasses for bow ties and blazers Thursday evening...

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