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Former Pitt center Jeff McCurley reacts to Drake wearing his jersey

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024

Earlier in February, rap sensation Drake made a stop in Pittsburgh to play for a couple thousand highly anticipated listeners. He performed two sold-out nights at PPG Paints Arena, which was one of the...

Pitt men’s basketball falls to Clemson in crucial game

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball fell to Clemson 69-62 on Tuesday night in a game that they absolutely had to win in order to earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. Pitt First-year guard Carlton “Bub”...

SGB announces election results

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

Student Government Board announced election results for the president and board for next year during its Tuesday meeting in Nordy’s Place.

Opinion | Live-action remakes: Just because we can doesn’t mean we should

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • February 28, 2024

The phenomenon of live-action adaptations consistently failing to meet the standards of their original stories begs the question of why they should even exist at all.

Pitt Day of Giving raises $2.4M, a slight increase from last year

By Abby Lipold and Ryleigh Lord • February 28, 2024

Pitt’s eighth annual Day of Giving took place on Tuesday, Feb. 27. 11,472 donors participated and raised $2,466,611.

ASL Club hosts ‘Deaf Patient’s Perspective’ event

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

Video Remoting Interpreting allows deaf individuals to communicate verbally using translating technology and is commonly used in health care settings. Although Jenna Barkey said she’s preferred an in-person...

Shamelessly Compiled | The Art of Rereading Books

By Belle O'Hara, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

In this edition of Shamelessly Compiled, staff writer Belle O’Hara reflects on her original disdain for rereading books to then learning to love and appreciate the act.

Pitt extends commitment deadline for fall 2024 to May 15

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor • February 27, 2024

The University of Pittsburgh is extending the commitment deadline for fall 2024 first-year admitted students from May 1 to May 15. The extension comes after the U.S. Department of Education announced...

Student Government Board, in their own words

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • February 27, 2024

Ahead of the 2024-25 elections, The Pitt News spoke to multiple members of Student Government Board about the organization and its role on Pitt’s campus.

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...