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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

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...

Heather Lyke, Former Athletic Director

Pitt’s Athletic Director Heather Lyke suddenly fired

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

Heather Lyke was relieved of her duties as the athletic director for the University of Pittsburgh. After being hired in 2017, Lyke’s eight-year tenure at the university has come to an abrupt end.  When...

Pitt band at the Panthers’ first game of the season against Wofford at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

Music supersedes hatred in Backyard Brawl culture

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 10, 2024

For the players in the fray, the Backyard Brawl is war. For the fans that pack the bleachers, one of the oldest rivalries in college football offers a chance to win a year of bragging rights. But for the...

The West Virginia Mountaineer mascot charges onto the field ahead of the players before the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023

Satire | Why WVU is better than Pitt

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

Love, gratitude and friendship. There aren’t three words that could better describe the undying relationship between West Virginia and Pittsburgh.  With 129 years of history between the two schools,...

Sophomore middle blocker Bianca Garibaldi (20) celebrates a point during the women’s volleyball game against Penn State on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2024 at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball receives No. 1 ranking

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2024

Pitt volleyball made history Monday afternoon as it was ranked No. 1 in the AVCA Coaches poll for the first time in program history. This is the first time a Pitt sports team was ranked No. 1 since the...

Senior forward Sarah Schupansky (5) chests the ball during the women’s soccer game against West Virginia at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Pitt women’s soccer changes up the offense with 2024 roster

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer September 8, 2024

Pitt women's soccer’s performance in the past two seasons has set the program to a higher standard, not only in the eyes of the ACC, but in the national rankings too. Head coach Randy Waldrum shifted...

Senior libero Emmy Klika (12) keenly observes the match against Buffalo in the Fitzgerald Field House on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Pitt volleyball prepares for West Coast test, with two players at their best

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 8, 2024

No. 3 Pitt volleyball has another crucial West Coast trip this week, where the elite-ranked Panthers will face No. 20 USC in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, West Coast Conference preseason-favorite Pepperdine...

Column | Experience of an away fan for an upset-win rivalry game

Column | Experience of an away fan for an upset-win rivalry game

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor September 8, 2024

It was around 8:30 a.m. when I awoke to the gorgeous environment of a fraternity house in Cincinnati, Ohio. After a four-hour drive the night before, I was a bit groggy, but nevertheless excited, as I...

Pitt football prepares to enter the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi.

Pitt football takeaways | Reid is real, Holstein showed resilience and more

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 8, 2024

Pitt football is known for producing stars at several key positions, but over a century plus of football, the running back position is consistently a highlight for the Panthers. With running backs like...

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...

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