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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 fans and their families sing Sweet Caroline during a game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 4, 2023.

Column | Pitt athletes and their perfect pairings

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Two peas in a pod, partners in crime and a match made in heaven. Sometimes, there’s just no denying it when two things go together. In the season of love, it's all about finding a better half. Here are...

Senior midfielder Maureen McNierney (22) runs downfield during Friday night’s game against Duquesne at Highmark Stadium.

Pitt lacrosse dominates Duquesne in season opener

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Pitt lacrosse had its season opener on Feb. 9 against local Pittsburgh team Duquesne. The Panthers ultimately cruised past the Dukes, winning the game 20-2. The Panthers came out hot offensively in...

Union supporters pose for a photo outside Petersen Event Center Sunday afternoon. Left to right: Sophie Esswein, Benoni Outerbridge, Steph Bohanan, Alex Dragon, Mary Anne Smith-Borneo.

Pitt Faculty Union assembles outside the Pete to advocate for higher salaries for part-time faculty

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor February 12, 2024
On Sunday morning, around 50 members of Pitt’s Faculty Union gathered outside the Petersen Events Center to advocate for a $60,000 salary floor for part-time faculty.
A distraught student with a Valentine’s Day-themed background.

Opinion | Valentine’s Day is for people not in relationships, too

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist February 12, 2024
If that class crush you have rejects you, take yourself on a date. If you find out that one friend that you started developing feelings for doesn’t have the same feelings for you, you definitely deserve to take yourself out on a date.
Victoria Monét poses in the press room with the awards for best new artist, best engineered album, non-classical and best R&B album for Jaguar II, during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Opinion | My thoughts and opinions on the Grammys — again

By Danae Poteat, Staff Columnist February 12, 2024
Watching the Grammys feels like repeatedly giving your poor excuse for a boyfriend multiple second chances, even though you know you'll be disappointed. This year was no exception. 
Sophomore guard Aislin Malcolm (20) looks for an opening during Sunday afternoon’s game against NC State in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to NC State in blowout loss

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball came into Sunday’s contest against No. 3 NC State with high hopes. The Panthers hoped to pull off the impossible and come away with an upset at their annual Pink the Pete game...

Simon Sweeney of Histrionic plays at the WPTS Valentine’s Day Showcase on Friday night in Nordy’s Place.

WPTS spreads the love at Nordy’s for Valentine’s Day showcase

By Daniella Levick, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

WPTS Radio’s Valentine’s Dance Showcase brought Pittsburgh’s local music scene to Nordy’s Place last Friday night. The showcase, which was free and open to the public, featured original music by...

Paul Giamatti and Dominic Sessa in “The Holdovers.”

Review | ‘The Holdovers’ captures the beauty in nostalgia, no matter the era

By Ore Fawole, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

Despite its understated appearance, the exploration of grief, comforting comedy and nostalgic ambiance in “The Holdovers” packs the emotional and cinematic punch that moviegoers have longed for since...

Ashton Gordon dribbles down the field against Duke on Oct. 5, 2023 at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Ashton Gordon expresses gratitude in her new role

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

Pitt women’s soccer had an undoubtedly great run in 2023. Achievements from the program include advancing to the NCAA Elite Eight for the first time in program history, ranking No. 6 in the final United...

‘The city becomes your classroom’: Pitt offers multimedia literature class, Secret Pittsburgh

‘The city becomes your classroom’: Pitt offers multimedia literature class, Secret Pittsburgh

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer February 9, 2024
Secret Pittsburgh, a literature class at Pitt taught by Elise Ryan, makes the city its classroom as students explore surrounding areas and create a multimedia project that’s open to the public — which now includes a podcast. 
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