Skip to Main Content
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

Music a critical aspect of athletes' gameday rituals

Music a critical aspect of athletes’ gameday rituals

By Jessica Boddy / For The Pitt News February 2, 2015

The crowd in the Fitzgerald Field House was dynamic and lively the entire wrestling meet – fans feeding off of athletes, athletes feeding off of fans. While a deafening roar encouraged one wrestler,...

Brothers of the cup

Brothers of the cup

By Courtesy of Andrew Taglianetti December 4, 2014

Andrew and Jon Taglianetti pose with the Stanley Cup.

Taglianetti twins' bond grows as Penguins' employees.

Taglianetti twins’ bond grows as Penguins’ employees.

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer December 4, 2014

Andrew and Jon Taglianetti got to do the unthinkable after the Detroit Red Wings won the 2008 Stanley Cup over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 17-year-old fraternal twins drank from the NHL championship’s...

Float on

Float on

By Heather Tennant / Staff Photographer November 18, 2014

Joe Uchebo (50) unleashes a floater in mid-air.

Recovering Uchebo hopes to return to form

Recovering Uchebo hopes to return to form

By Jeremy Tepper / Staff Writer November 18, 2014

This is the second installment of a two- part story on Pitt basketball player Joe Uchebo. The first installment appeared in the Nov. 18 edition of The Pitt News.Trust would also be paramount in Pitt center...

Ed Lucas and Willie Mays

Ed Lucas and Willie Mays

By Courtesy of Ed Lucas November 10, 2014

Ed Lucas (right) interviewing Willie Mays after a New York Giants game.

One of baseball's finest: Blind sportswriter Ed Lucas shares his experiences

One of baseball’s finest: Blind sportswriter Ed Lucas shares his experiences

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor November 10, 2014

Nestled deep within Union, New Jersey, lives one of baseball’s most significant figures and one of its best stories.Some of the top authorities on baseball history may know who Ed Lucas is, though most...

Jason and Lindsay Richards

Jason and Lindsay Richards

By Courtesy of the Richards family November 2, 2014

Eric Mobley visiting Jason and Lindsay Richards at basketball practice in Upper St. Clair.

Brother and sister share relationship with Pitt basketball

Brother and sister share relationship with Pitt basketball

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer November 2, 2014

Talk to siblings Jason and Lindsay Richards, and they’ll describe their relationship over the years as close. For the last year and a half, that adjective has described the proximity of their workplaces,...

Playing the ball

Playing the ball

By Courtesy of Pitt Athletics October 29, 2014

Julian Dickenson in action in 2013. He has missed nearly all of the 2014 season due to a foot injury.

Load More Stories