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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 baseball players stand in the dugout during a game against Virginia Tech on March 24 at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt baseball shows promise in weekend series in Texas

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

Pitt baseball (5-1, 0-0 ACC) left Corpus Christi, Texas, this weekend with three huge early season wins. The Panthers defeated Washington in dramatic fashion on Friday night before losing to the defending...

Quinta Brunson in “Abbott Elementary.”

Opinion | Give Quinta Brunson her flowers

By Danae Poteat, Staff Columnist February 27, 2024
Quinta Brunson is an actress, writer, producer and comedian. She currently is the producer, writer, creator and leading actress in the hit sitcom “Abbott Elementary.” Brunson has earned well-deserved recognition for her creativity from all directions for her work on Abbott. 
Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) shoots a layup during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball stares down key opportunity against Clemson

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer February 27, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (18-9, 9-7 ACC) is coming off of a volatile week as it prepares for its final road trip of the regular season that commences with a matchup against Clemson (19-8, 9-7 ACC) on Tuesday....

Opinion | It’s okay to not be experienced in your 20s

Opinion | It’s okay to not be experienced in your 20s

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist February 26, 2024
This column isn’t to say that you shouldn’t want to have a romantic partner or yearn for affection. I just found that, for me, I have finally accepted that the time will come when it comes. 
Melanie Good and Eric Swanson pose for a photo in front of Allen Hall.

‘I’d love for Bigfoot to exist. He seems like he’d be great at a party’: New course module helps students analyze pseudoscientific claims

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer February 26, 2024

Checking your horoscope may be fun, but it’s important to understand that you’re engaging with false information, according to Melanie Good.  As a part of a new module aimed at fighting pseudoscientific...

Pitt track athletes pose for a photo during the ACC Indoor Championships on Saturday afternoon.

Pitt track and field posts solid showing at ACC Indoor Championship

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

Pitt track and field competed in the 2024 ACC Indoor Championship this past weekend, hosted by Boston College. The Panthers posted several strong performances, and many athletes earned personal bests. Pitt...

First-year guard Jaland Lowe (15) motions to fans during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball showcases versatility against Virginia Tech

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer February 26, 2024

On Saturday, Pitt men’s basketball won a game they needed to win to keep alive their hopes of earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.  The Panthers kept their at-large hopes alive because...

Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio in “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

Micro-reviews of the 2024 Best Picture nominees

By Ore Fawole, Staff Writer February 25, 2024

Awards season has been in full swing since the beginning of the year, but we all await the winner of the biggest race of the year — the Academy Award for Best Picture. Among this year's 10 nominees are...

Nicole Fleetwood speaks at the 10th annual Black History Month lecture series at the Heinz History Center on Wednesday night.

Heinz History Center lecture showcases importance of art in prison

By Tanya Babbar, Senior Staff Writer February 25, 2024

Over the course of a decade, Nicole Fleetwood interviewed over 6,000 incarcerated artists about their experiences creating art in prison, an environment where space, materials and time are limited.  Fleetwood,...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball rebounds, defeats Virginia Tech

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2024

After a loss to Wake Forest last Tuesday night, Pitt men’s basketball (18-9, 9-7 ACC) looked to get back on track against Virginia Tech (15-12, 7-9 ACC). With NCAA tournament hopes, the Panthers knew...

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