The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

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Sports Business Association prepares students for work in athletics

By Steve Rotstein / Staff Writer February 5, 2016

Before Melissa Mele and Kelley George decided to put a non-sports fanatic in charge of Pitt’s Sports Business Association, previous leaders couldn’t seem to keep the club itself in business. “[Mele...

An elementary-aged Brady McCollough dreamed of being a sports reporter at The Boston Globe. | Courtesy of Brady McCollough.

Brady McCollough finds story in sport

By Conner Blose / For The Pitt News February 5, 2016

Well before Brady McCollough appeared on CNN to discuss his interviews with former football players, he tackled subjects a little closer to home. As an elementary school sports fanatic, McCollough was...

Kim King thrives as strength and conditioning coach at Pitt after a prolific bodybuilding career. Photo courtesy of Pitt Athletics

After bodybuilding career, King making impact as strength and conditioning coach

By Jessie Wallace / Staff Writer November 11, 2015

At the Fitzgerald Field House, a former bodybuilding champion works tirelessly to groom Pitt athletes into top-tier talent. And she does a fine job of it. Kim King, the head strength and conditioning...

Natalie Wilk readies at the start gate. Photo courtesy of Pitt Ski and Snowboard Club

Snow patrol: Ski and Snowboard team ready for season in January

By Steve Rotstein / For the Pitt News November 3, 2015

Katie Epner, a passionate downhill skier, couldn’t find the sport she wanted at Pitt, but rather than wallow in her sorrows, she went and created a club for it.   Epner is a lifelong skier who competed...

After season abroad, Patterson striving to stick with Hawks

By Jasper Willson / Senior Staff Writer October 28, 2015

During his one season abroad, Lamar Patterson never talked about hanging around Europe for another campaign. He was going to come home to America to play and stay for good. Last season, the former Pitt...

Damon Wilson is looking forward to seeing the court after a tough offseason
Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

After trying offseason, Wilson ready for impact on court

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 21, 2015

With the NCAA questioning his academic eligibility following graduation, Pitt basketball commit Damon Wilson was angry. Before the NCAA eventually deemed him eligible for collegiate play in September,...

Dan Fisher has been coaching at Pitt for three years.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Fisher brings experience, leadership to Pitt volleyball

By Jessie Wallace / Staff Writer October 13, 2015

By 2013, Dan Fisher already had a packed resume. He had completed his collegiate volleyball career at University of the Pacific, participating on the U.S. men’s national team. He coached at four different...

ADs has become a popular destination for Pitt students. Mason Lazarcheff | Staff Videographer

Dining guide: Rookie of the year: AD’s establishing itself in first year on campus

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor September 30, 2015

When discussing their joint dream of opening a restaurant and bar, brothers Aaron and Archie Donald considered three locations. They tossed around the idea of Toledo, where Archie played college football...

Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor

Cheek to cheek: a day with Pitt rugby

By Stephen Caruso / Assistant Sports Editor September 17, 2015

Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a two-part, immersive story on Pitt’s Rugby Football Club. We were all pressed against the ground — shirts dirty, dripping sweat, panting heavily...

Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor

From inside the scrum: a firsthand look at Pitt Rugby

By Stephen Caruso / Assistant Sports Editor September 16, 2015

Editors note: This is the first in a two part series about Pitt Rugby. I knew I should have packed my cleats. After endeavouring to partake in a University of Pittsburgh Rugby Football Club’s practice,...

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