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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

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 12, 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 Canes 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...

Members of the Music & Entertainment Business Association gather for a meeting.

‘Passion meets profession’: Club helps students start music, entertainment business careers

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer February 8, 2024
he club Music and Entertainment Business was created to prove there are a significant number of students at Pitt that would benefit from more music and entertainment business opportunities.
Jeremy Kohn looks to steal the Quadball during a match against Pitt on Saturday morning outside the Pitt Sports Dome.

Pitt Quadball Club brings inclusivity, wizardry to Oakland

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

Whether a devoted “Potterhead,” or only vaguely familiar with the franchise, many are aware of the fictional sport Quidditch. Originating from the “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling, Quidditch...

Heading North performs at “Live from Oakland: Genesis” in Atwood Church on Saturday night.

Post Genre’s first Atwood church concert aims to transform the Oakland music scene

By Tanya Babbar, Senior Staff Writer February 5, 2024

For concertgoers in Oakland, the feeling of a favorite DIY venue shutting down is a familiar one. Post Genre, an Oakland-based music project, is trying to lay the groundwork for a permanent musical fixture...

Senior French and linguistics major Allison Schaeffer converses with an attendee at the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Coffee House in the William Pitt Union on Friday afternoon.

Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Coffeehouse ‘a blast’ for language student volunteers, participants

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer February 5, 2024
For Lauren Jewell, volunteering at the Swahili booth at the Lesser-Commonly-Taught Languages Coffee House was the perfect opportunity to combine her passions for tutoring and language learning. The coffee house, which took place in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room, featured 25 language booths run by volunteers from all language departments.
Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) shoots during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Pitt men’s basketball wins game No. 300 at the Petersen Events Center

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer February 3, 2024

With the 1973-74 and the 2008-09 Elite Eight teams in attendance at the Petersen Events Center, Pitt men’s basketball (14-8, 5-6 ACC) tried their best to replicate those teams’ success against Notre...

Johnston Avenue in Hazelwood.

Hazelwood community shares thoughts on BioForge project

By Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer February 2, 2024
Hazelwood residents say they hope the University serves as a partner in the neighborhood’s development as the BioForge project moves toward completion. 
First-year guard Carlton Bub Carrington (7) looks for a play during Wednesday nights game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball defeats Wake Forest despite slow first half

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer January 31, 2024

Losing their last three games at home by double-digits, Pitt men’s basketball (13-8, 4-6 ACC) hoped to end that streak against Wake Forest (13-7, 5-4 ACC). A win would fix their woes at home and give...

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