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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

Junior pitcher Adriana Romano (16) pitches the ball during Saturday afternoon’s game against Florida State at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt athletics competes against national, ACC foes this weekend

By Diana Ulbrich, Staff Writer March 25, 2024

Pitt athletics compete in several events over the weekend, including two NCAA championships in wrestling and women’s swim and dive. Here’s how each program fared. Women's swim and dive This past...

Objects on display at the “Camp on Campus” exhibit in the Cathedral of Learning on Mar. 4.

‘Camp on Campus’ exhibit examines the ‘camp’ aesthetic in media through the ages

By Irene Castillo, Staff Writer March 23, 2024

“Camp” took social media by storm when the organizers of the 2019 Met Gala chose Susan Sontag’s essay “Notes on Camp” as its theme. On March 4, it took on Pitt’s campus with a one-day-only...

Chancellor Joan Gabel congratulates vice provost Joseph McCarthy during the Senate Council meeting in Posvar Hall on Thursday.

Senate council discusses new provost, University updates

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

Senate Council President Robin Kear congratulated new provost and senior vice chancellor Joseph McCarthy at Thursday’s Senate Council meeting.  “Another congratulations to Joe McCarthy on becoming...

Sophomore Kennedy Duke performs her floor routine during a meet against Clemson in the Fitzgerald Field House on Feb. 9.

Pitt gymnastics prepares for first-ever ACC Championships

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer March 22, 2024

The last time the Atlantic Coast Conference sponsored a conference championship in women’s gymnastics was in 1984. Now, for the first time in 40 years, Pitt gymnastics (7-11, 1-5 ACC) will compete in...

Don’t Be a Stranger | Unstick the stuck

Don’t Be a Stranger | Unstick the stuck

By Sophia Viggiano, Staff Writer March 22, 2024
On this first edition of “Don’t Be a Stranger,” staff writer Sophia Viggiano discusses how you can unstick the stuck and redefine your purpose.
Opinion | The feminine urge to apologize

Opinion | The feminine urge to apologize

By Grace Harris, Staff Columnist March 22, 2024
It is almost as if “sorry” is the default response for women. They apologize for having emotions and showing them, for asking a valid question and for walking in the same direction as someone in the store, they apologize for their failures and their successes.
Supporters of TikTok gather at the Capitol in Washington, as the House passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app if its China-based owner doesnt sell on March 13.

Editorial | Congress’ TikTok ban is so much more dangerous than you think

By The Pitt News Editorial Board March 21, 2024
Not only could a ban on TikTok be “the largest removal of speech in US history,” but the proposed legislation creates a dangerous precedent the United States government could use at any time to ban any app of its choosing
Customers eat at El Jefes Taqueria on Forbes Avenue.

El Jefe’s voted best late night menu in The Pitt News “Best Of” survey

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer March 21, 2024
Finding inspiration from street vendors, El Jefe’s Taqueria prides itself on bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to three different states — Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Pitt women’s lacrosse sticks lie on the ground during a game against Notre Dame in 2023.

Pitt women’s club lacrosse utilizes large team, chemistry to national competition

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

In The Pitt News “Best Of” survey, women’s club lacrosse secured the title of best club sport. Between taking home several club national championships and traveling across the country for tournaments...

Pitt players William Jeffress (24), Federiko Federiko (33) and Zack Austin (55) at the end of their loss to North Carolina during an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2024, in Washington.

Pitt men’s basketball season turnaround should not go overlooked

By James Carter, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

The 2023-24 Pitt men’s basketball season was certainly one to remember for Panther fans. Head coach Jeff Capel and staff looked to build upon the Panthers’ surprise run to the NCAA tournament the previous...

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