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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Boston College, Iowa headline first-half football schedule

Boston College, Iowa headline first-half football schedule

By Jack DeMarco / Staff Writer August 28, 2014

The 2014-2015 Pitt football season is noteworthy because the team has an opportunity to exceed a .500 regular season record, which hasn’t happened in four years. At first glance, it’s easy to suggest...

Defense

Defense

By Bobby Mizia / Visual Editor August 28, 2014

Ray Vinopal will help lead a young defensive back unit this season.

Young defense prepares for Delaware in season opener

Young defense prepares for Delaware in season opener

As Saturday’s home opener against Delaware approaches for the Pitt football squad, a slight sense of urgency has sparked around its South Side locker room — and rightfully so.Since midsummer, Pitt’s...

Kiesel recounts summer teaching and coaching

By Dan Sostek / Staff Writer August 28, 2014

Upon her return to the United States from Vietnam this summer,  Brianna Kiesel came away with a newfound sense of appreciation.“One of my main takeaways was that we should be grateful for everything...

Arvas and Hannesdottir score to push Pitt past Robert Morris

Arvas and Hannesdottir score to push Pitt past Robert Morris

By Kevin Wheeler / Staff Writer August 28, 2014

Although the goals for the Pitt women’s soccer team came late, they came quickly. The Panthers defeated the Robert Morris University Colonials Wednesday in every stage of the game and two back-to-back...

Washington

Washington

By MCT August 27, 2014

Numerous media outlets and political figures have spoken out against Washington's controversial football team name.

Pressure builds in Washington over football team name

Pressure builds in Washington over football team name

By Sean Corrado / Staff Writer August 27, 2014

Our nation’s capital is accustomed to dealing with pressure from protests like the Civil Rights March in 1963 or Occupy Wall Street in 2011, but now the Washington area may see demonstrations every Sunday...

womens soccer

women’s soccer

By Jeff Ahearn / Staff Photographer August 27, 2014

Senior captain Jackie Poucel sustained a concussion Sunday in a game against Duquesne.

Panthers look to rebound after captains injury

Panthers look to rebound after captain’s injury

By Kevin Wheeler/Staff Writer August 27, 2014

Disappointment in their latest performance lingers around the womens’ soccer locker room, but the Panthers will have another chance to notch their second win  of their goal for 11 wins this season. After...

Column: A first-time fantasy football players draft experience

Column: A first-time fantasy football player’s draft experience

By Alex Wise / For The Pitt News August 26, 2014

This school year marks the first time I’ve ever participated in fantasy sports. I’m a football fan, sure, but I’ve never gotten into the NFL enough to pay attention to every single game. In fact,...

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