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
Students watch the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump during the College Democrats debate watch party on Tuesday.

Campus political organizations hold presidential debate watch parties for students

By Briana Bindus, Aidan Kasner, and Amanda Yu • 2:22 am
The first debate between presidential nominees Donald Trump and Kamala Harris took place on Sept. 10. College Democrats at Pitt, College Republicans at Pitt and Pitt Votes, a nonpartisan University organization, each held watch parties for students to watch the debate live. 
Pitt SGB President Sarah Mayer Speaks at the SGB meeting on Tuesday.

Student Government Board holds public debate, addresses board member resignation

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • 12:56 am
Student Government Board addressed the resignation of a board member and held a public debate at its meeting on Tuesday.
Rallygoers pose for a photo holding signs in support of the Pitt Grad Union on Tuesday outside of the Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt Grad Union reaches agreement with administration after rally at Cathedral of Learning

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • 12:12 am
On Tuesday evening, the Pitt administration met the latest demands of the graduate student union when they submitted a list of eligible graduate employees to the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, the final step in the unionization process before a formal election. 
Pittsburgh's Steve Malinchak (7) and teammates celebrate their 13-9 upset win over No. 2 West Virginia Dec. 1, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va.

Column | What does “13-9” really mean?

By Conor Hutchison and James Carter • September 10, 2024

This Saturday marks the 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl. If bystanders do not know what this game means, they will find out.  Time stops when these two teams play one another. Few teams have played...

Sports analyst Pat McAfee watches an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Indianapolis.

Column | I am not a fan of Pat McAfee

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer • September 10, 2024

It is a shame the types of people we turn into our celebrities, idols and public figures. With the advent of social media, we get to see both the good and bad parts of society. Everyone gets to have a...

Students in the Panther Pitt sing “Sweet Caroline” between the third and fourth quarter of Pitt football’s game against Kent State on Saturday Aug. 31 at Acrisure Stadium.

‘West Virginia who?’: Students, players share expectations for the 2024 Backyard Brawl

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer • September 10, 2024

On Saturday, Sept. 14, Pitt football will take on longtime foe West Virginia in the much anticipated Backyard Brawl at Acrisure Stadium. Fans have engaged in much discourse online on the predicted outcome...

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...

The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union on campus.

Roundup of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • September 10, 2024
This September is Pitt’s first Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and to better create an environment of support for survivors of sexual violence, Prevention at Pitt has organized a series of programs during the course of the month. 
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...

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