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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

Former quarterback Nick Patti at Pitt football practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

From kickoff to commission, former Pitt QB Nick Patti discusses his journey to the workforce

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Nick Patti began his student-athlete career in 2018 when he was redshirted as a true first-year for Pitt. Despite spending time as a quarterback, Patti always knew he wanted to pursue business.  “I...

Kendrick Lamar is set to perform at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Students excited to watch Kendrick Lamar take the stage at Super Bowl

By James Carter, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

Although the Super Bowl will not be held in Pittsburgh this year, students around campus nevertheless have opinions on the famously anticipated halftime show, which features the biggest music stars in...

Members of the Pitt Figure Skating Club pose for a photo after a team practice.

Figure Skating Club at Pitt welcomes all to the ice

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

Figure skating has long been known as an expensive and often inaccessible sport, and Figure Skating Club at Pitt aims to change that. The club is open to skaters of all levels and brings the excitement...

Pitt fans pose for a photo at a tailgate.

‘It was incredible’: Backyard Brawl recap from the stands

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

The 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl took place last Saturday, Sept. 14 at Acrisure Stadium when Pitt football took on longtime rival West Virginia. In case you missed it — the Panthers won 38-34...

Senior midfielder Guilherme Feitosa (10) celebrates after scoring the first goal during a match at the Petersen Sports Complex.

No. 7 Pitt men’s soccer continues to forge its own identity, defeating Louisville 3-2

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

No. 7 Pitt men’s soccer (5-1-0, 2-0-0 ACC) claimed victory under the Friday night lights, beating Louisville 3-2 (4-2-0, 0-2-0 ACC). The win marks the Panther’s fifth of the year in just six matches.  Panther...

Pitt students excitedly wave their rally towels at the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia on Saturday.

Trust, comradery keeps persistent Pitt football undefeated with a shot at history

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor September 15, 2024

After three weeks of college football in 2023, Pitt sat with a 1-2 record, both losses at the hands of rivals. Fast forward to a year later, and the Panthers are undefeated following a beat down of Kent...

Members of the Ballroom Dance Club at Pitt pose for a picture.

Shall we dance?: Ballroom Dance Club at Pitt waltzes into 2024 competition season

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

Whether it's from popular media or from a background in the art, many are familiar with ballroom dancing. But did students know Pitt has its very own ballroom dance club? Open to both beginners and...

Darrell Strong grabs a pass from Pat Bostick in front of WVU cornerback John Holmes on a critical third-and-long play during the fourth quarter of the 2007 Backyard Brawl on December 1, 2007.

Across the Monongahela: WVU student paper talks Backyard Brawl

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 12, 2024

The people who know a football team best are often the people who cover said team. For the upcoming Backyard Brawl, The Pitt News thought it would be worthwhile to talk to our “friends” at The Daily...

Students in the Panther Pitt sing “Sweet Caroline” between the third and fourth quarter of Pitt football’s game against Kent State on Saturday Aug. 31 at Acrisure Stadium.

‘West Virginia who?’: Students, players share expectations for the 2024 Backyard Brawl

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

On Saturday, Sept. 14, Pitt football will take on longtime foe West Virginia in the much anticipated Backyard Brawl at Acrisure Stadium. Fans have engaged in much discourse online on the predicted outcome...

Rutgers defensive tackle Pete Tverdov, left, pressures Pittsburgh backup quarterback Pat Bostick in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. Bostick threw an interception on the play as Rutgers defeated Pittsburgh 54-34. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

‘Pandemonium’: Pat Bostick recounts classic ‘13-9’ Backyard Brawl

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor September 10, 2024

The rivalry between Pitt and West Virginia is one with absolutely no love lost. Since 2022, the bitter archnemeses face off once a year in a matchup packed with history, excitement and hatred. Former...

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