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
A member of the Club Climbing Team reaches for a hold.

Climbing to the top: Club Climbing Team at Pitt ranked No. 3 in the nation

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
The Club Climbing Team at Pitt is ranked No. 3 among collegiate climbing teams nationwide, behind the University of Colorado and the University of Utah. The competitive team is preparing to qualify for the qualification events at the end of this month. 
A student speaks to Student Government Board on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

SGB discusses upcoming Eatery town hall

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
During its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board discussed the upcoming town hall to address food safety issues and announced the addition of two new assembly members.
Junior forward Cameron Corhen (2) dunks during Pitt men’s basketball’s scrimmage at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Pitt crushes cross-town Point Park in men’s basketball exhibition

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor • October 23, 2024

For its first outing since March, Pitt men’s basketball took to the court in an exhibition match against Pittsburgh local Point Park where the Panthers prevailed 93-62. Pitt has never lost an exhibition...

The Costco Guys pose in front of a Costco.

Big Boom: It’s a Costco world and we’re just living in it

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor • October 23, 2024

Boom! Social media stars, Andrew “Big A.J.” Befumo and his 11- year-old son Eric “Big Justice” Befumo have risen to internet stardom and have recently expanded their range and entered the music...

Opinion | Two coins or two faces?

Opinion | Two coins or two faces?

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist • October 22, 2024
We are less than one month away from one of the most important elections in American history, and yet, it somehow feels futile.
Redshirt freshman defensive back Javon McIntyre (20) attempts to tackle a Syracuse player during Pitt football’s game against Syracuse on Nov. 5, 2022.

No. 19 Pitt football takes on Syracuse in a critical Thursday night showdown

By James Carter, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024

After a 12-day break, No. 19 Pitt welcomes in rival Syracuse on a rare Thursday night game with huge stakes for the Panthers. Following a 6-0 start — Pitt’s best since 1982 — the Panthers face a...

The entrance to the Monster Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19.

A weekend of eating, launching and smashing pumpkins at Monster Pumpkins Pittsburgh

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024

Fall in Pittsburgh is synonymous with foliage, apples, rainy days and, now, enormous pumpkins. The Monster Pumpkins Festival came to Pittsburgh’s Strip District on Oct. 19-20, bringing local business...

The Pitt men’s soccer team celebrates after a goal during Pitt men’s soccer’s game against Louisville at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday, Sept. 12.

Pitt finds success in bounce back in a weekend full of games

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024

After tough losses last week for volleyball and men’s soccer, Pitt Athletics added to the win column this weekend against big opponents.  Baseball On Friday evening, the Panthers posted a 4-2...

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Friday, Oct. 18, in Detroit.

Opinion | Election violence and the death of democracy

By Tessa Powers, Staff Columnist • October 21, 2024
The election is rapidly approaching, Harris and Trump are nearly tied in the states that will decide the next president of the United States and American politics seems to get more violent with each passing day.
Satire | Undecided voters having trouble choosing between Block of Wood and Baby Eater

Satire | Undecided voters having trouble choosing between Block of Wood and Baby Eater

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • October 21, 2024
As the election draws near, many Pittsburgh voters are confident in their upcoming decision at the ballot box — but there is still a large sect of the population that can’t quite decide between their two options.
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