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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt volleyball celebrates scoring a point in its match against Oklahoma on Saturday, Dec. 7

Pitt volleyball advances to Sweet Sixteen after sweep of Oklahoma

By Ava Nicholas and Matthew Scabilloni December 7, 2024

Pitt took care of business on Saturday night, sweeping Oklahoma (28-26, 25-21, 25-19). The Panthers weren’t at their best against the Sooners, but they still pushed through, earning Pitt its fifth consecutive...

Vermont men's soccer celebrates together on Saturday Dec. 7.

Pitt men’s soccer historic season ends in the Elite Eight, ending the Panther’s College Cup Dreams

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer December 7, 2024

On a frigid Saturday in December, snow piled on the sidelines, with each player’s breath visible from the stand and a standing-room-only crowd at hand, No. 2 Pitt men’s soccer (14-6-0, 6-2 ACC) battled...

A West Virginia player attempts to block senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) during the Pitt men's basketball game against West Virginia in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Nov. 15.

Lowe-led Pitt men’s basketball escapes Virginia Tech in five-point road win

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor December 7, 2024

On Saturday afternoon, No. 18 Pitt men’s basketball (8-2, ACC 1-0) traveled to Virginia Tech (3-6, ACC 0-1) in the team’s first conference matchup of the year. Pitt fled Blacksburg with a five-point...

The Oklahoma women's volleyball team huddles up during its game against UTEP on Friday Dec. 6.

Preview | Pitt volleyball faces off against Oklahoma in second round

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 7, 2024

Following No. 1 Pitt volleyball’s sweep of Morehead State, the Panthers face Oklahoma in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Oklahoma had to defeat UTEP via a reverse sweep in the first round....

Pitt graduates after 2021 commencement at Acrisure Stadium.

Opinion | College may just be the best three and a half years of my life

By Delaney Rauscher Adams, Senior Staff Columnist December 7, 2024
When I was younger, I always heard that college would be the best four years of my life. As I got closer to attending and all throughout my time here, I heard a different sentiment, reassuring me that it’s okay if college isn’t and that life will go on after graduation and it will be better. I was always surprised to hear this advice and rejected it wholeheartedly, because really, how could it get better than this? 
Raising Canes on Forbes Ave.

Satire | Sights and smells of Oakland: An observation of the elusive college student’s average Friday night

By Alaina McCall, Senior Staff Columnist December 7, 2024
I thought I was just going to get some chicken tenders and fries, but I ended up getting so much more. So, for all of you missing out on this essential college experience, here are my field notes from my night in the wild. 
Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season

Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

San Jose State’s starting outside hitter, redshirt senior Blaire Fleming, is the focus of a lawsuit against her. The situation was all the more complicated as her teammate, senior setter Brooke Slusser,...

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

In the current day of social media and NIL, college athletes across the nation are given the opportunity to make a name for themselves on and off the field. Many athletes have gained a following and can...

No. 1 Pitt volleyball sweeps Morehead State in NCAA first-round

No. 1 Pitt volleyball sweeps Morehead State in NCAA first-round

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

No. 1 Pitt volleyball (30-1, 19-1 ACC) began its NCAA tournament run with precision and poise, sweeping Morehead State (18-14, 12-6 OVC) in straight sets. This victory extended the Panthers' remarkable...

Students share the spectrum of ways they will be spending their winter breaks

Students share the spectrum of ways they will be spending their winter breaks

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer December 6, 2024
With finals season among the Pitt community, students are looking forward to their time off over winter break. For some, their main priority is just getting through the academic season, but others are looking forward to family traditions and holidays.
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