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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The interior of Hemingway’s Cafe in Oakland.

‘This is not the same at all’: An oral history of Hemingway’s Cafe

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • February 21, 2024
It might seem odd that there’s a bar underneath one of the largest freshman dorms on Pitt’s campus, but according to J.B. Brunton, a manager at Hemingway’s Cafe, the bar most likely pre-existed the Litchfield Towers above it.
Greg Weston sits behind the broadcast desk at the WPTS studio in the William Pitt Union.

Greg Weston celebrates 20 years at WPTS Radio during winter marathon

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor • February 19, 2024

Greg Weston first stepped into WPTS Radio on the fourth floor of the William Pitt Union on Feb. 16, 2004. Two decades have passed since then, but Weston said the staff of WPTS still embodies the same artistic...

Pitt players celebrate after a play during Saturday night's game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center.

How Pitt men’s basketball turned its season around

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 19, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball’s season looked like it was over in early January. Meaningful basketball in February seemed like a long shot, and a return to the postseason seemed like a dream.  But something...

Members of Pitt’s space initiative pose for a photo in Allegheny Observatory.

Pitt space initiative joins Keystone Space collaborative

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • February 15, 2024
Pitt’s Space Initiative, 45 researchers with interests in space, recently joined the Keystone Space Collaborative. The collaborative connects industry and academia in the Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio region. 
An artist works on a tattoo for a customer at the Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo on Saturday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

‘Ink-curious’: Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo creates crossroads for the country’s tattoo enthusiasts

By Quinn Cilea, Staff Writer • February 15, 2024
The Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo hosted tattoo artists, parlors and shops in the Wyndham Grand Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh last weekend.
Pitt students steer situationships through murky waters

Pitt students steer situationships through murky waters

By Tanya Babbar, Senior Staff Writer • February 13, 2024

When transfer student Natalee Hails was a first-year at Temple University last year, she saw a guy who took her to concerts, came to visit her at school and even met her family — but ultimately, he did...

Chief of Police Holly A. Lamb poses for a photo at her desk.

Holly Lamb promoted to chief of Pitt police following Loftus’ retirement

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • February 13, 2024
Pitt police appointed Holly Lamb to chief of police following the retirement of James Loftus in December. 
Lead singer Tom Higgenson of Plain White T’s performs at the Thunderbird Cafe on Friday evening.

Plain White T’s perform at the Thunderbird in Lawrenceville

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor • February 11, 2024

As fans filed into the Thunderbird Café and Music Hall on bustling Butler Street in Lawrenceville, Tom Higgenson recounted writing “Hey There Delilah.” He said once the song rocketed his band the...

Gabbie Hanna poses for a selfie with a fan outside of Raising Cane's on Fifth Ave. Friday afternoon.

Pitt alum Gabbie Hanna makes a surprise visit to campus

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor • February 9, 2024

60 years ago today, The Beatles made their American television debut on the Ed Sullivan show to a crowd of insatiable fans. Pitt alum Gabbie Hanna spawned a similar moment today when she made a surprise...

Sophomore guard Marley Washenitz (11) passes the ball during Thursday’s game against Florida State at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Florida State despite comeback try

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer • February 9, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball has struggled with scoring in conference play. This trend continued in the first half of the game against Florida State Thursday night, as the team fell to a 23-point deficit...

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