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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

Pitt women’s cross country in the Panther Open in Schenley Park on Friday, Aug. 30.

Volleyball, cross country and women’s soccer prepare for a weekend of competition and hopeful success.

By Grace McNally, Sara Meyer, and Matthew Scabilloni September 12, 2024

Volleyball The No. 1 ranked Pitt women’s volleyball team concludes its three-game California road trip with two games in Malibu this weekend. The first of the two games is on Friday at 9:30 p.m. against...

Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt, right, celebrates with his brother T.J. Watt after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Pittsburgh fans switch blue for black as NFL and Steelers kickoff new season

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer September 8, 2024

On fall Saturdays in Pittsburgh, people don their blue and gold and either turn on their TV or make their way down to Acrisure Stadium to watch the Panthers take to the field for a college football matchup.  Sundays...

Pitt Women’s Cross Country starts the Panther Open in Schenley Park on Friday.

‘It’s my second home’: Pitt cross-country hosts Panther Opener

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

Pitt cross-country had their first — and final — home meet of the season. The Panthers swept this first and final home meet of the season and hope to replicate the impressive performance they had in...

A Pitt runner takes part in the Panther Open in Schenley Park on Friday.

Photos: Pitt Cross Country sweeps Panther Open

By Kaylee Uribe, Staff Photographer September 2, 2024

Pitt Cross Country opened their season with a sweep at the Panther Open, with both the men’s and women’s teams taking first place over local teams including Carnegie Mellon and Robert Morris on Friday,...

Viva Los Tacos on Forbes Avenue in Oakland.

Oakland restaurants on Forbes score with Pitt athletes

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer August 29, 2024

Good meals off the field make for great performances on it. In addition to hitting the books, student athletes will take to the field, track and court as fall sports pick up — bringing action from soccer,...

Pirates and Steelers Summer Report and their paths to contention

Pirates and Steelers Summer Report and their paths to contention

By James Carter, Staff Writer August 23, 2024

It’s an interesting time to cheer for Pittsburgh sports. All three of Pittsburgh’s franchises stand at different junctures of championship contention and are looking to pull the city out of a slump...

The Oakland Zoo is a spirited student section at Pitt sporting events such as Men’s Basketball game.

Get to know Pitt sports, traditions, rivals and teams with the most recent successes.

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor August 8, 2024

One of the most integral parts of college life is sports. They bring out school pride and are a fun thing to have in common with classmates. I’m not here to say it’s the most important thing during...

The Baierl Rec Center located in the Petersen Events Center.

A crash course in recreational activities at Pitt

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer August 7, 2024

To all the new Oaklanders looking to earn their stripes in physical activities around campus, you’re in the right place. Finding the space to play a sport or practice a recreational activity can get...

Students can spectate the pros such as the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium and the Pirates at PNC Park.

New student guide to Pittsburgh professional sporting events

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer August 6, 2024

Pittsburgh has no shortage of exciting sporting events. Whether it's cheering on the Steelers, the Pirates or the Penguins, getting decked out in black and gold is one of the best parts of being a Pitt...

Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore.

Pittsburgh set to tackle NFL Draft in 2026.

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor July 17, 2024

Each year, the NFL hosts a draft to field the next class of professional players. The annual event is set in a different city from the last, giving fans the opportunity to travel and see new environments...

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