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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
Crows perch on a tree outside the WPU.

Pitt sounds airhorns as crows migrate to campus

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Crow populations have increased significantly in recent months due to the birds’ migration to Pittsburgh. Pitt reveals what it’s been doing to counteract the presence of the crows — and their droppings.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris embrace following Harris' speech at the IBEW Local Union 5 on Monday.

Opinion | Why Kamala Harris lost the election

By Zion Schenk, Staff Columnist • November 19, 2024
After the results of the election and Donald Trump’s win, Democrats are scrambling to understand why Kamala Harris lost. Although it’s difficult to really understand the exact reasons her campaign failed, there are a few answers I believe to have played a major role in her difficult and unfortunate loss. 
Senior midfielder Casper Grening (11) looks to pass on Monday at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Pitt men’s soccer’s given postseason pathway

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

No. 2 Pitt men’s soccer will return to action this Sunday against the winner between Cornell and Fordham in the 2024 NCAA D-1 men’s soccer championship. The Panthers will host their round of 32 matchups...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields, middle, is congratulated by running back Najee Harris (22) and tight end Darnell Washington after scoring against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.

Column | It’s time to open up all the Justin Fields packages

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

There’s no argument against Russell Wilson’s massive benefit to the offense of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since Wilson took over in week seven, the Steelers have averaged 27.3 points per game — an...

Oakland restaurant Pizza Romano cited for health code violations 

Oakland restaurant Pizza Romano cited for health code violations 

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • November 19, 2024
Pizza Romano, a popular Oakland restaurant on Atwood Street, was cited for 17 health code violations on Thursday including “high risk” violations for employee personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitization and pest management. 
Teaching assistant professor of political science Jacob Schiller poses for a portrait.

Political science experts weigh in on 2024 election results

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
As many Americans continue to process Republican victories this election cycle, political scientists have begun developing theories on what societal shifts caused the electorate to swing in President-elect Trump’s favor.
Sophomore Guard Jaland Lowe (15) drives the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18.

Pitt men’s basketball topples VMI

By Zane Ingram, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (4-0, 0-0 ACC) took on VMI (4-1, 0-0 SOCON) on Monday night at the Petersen Events Center. Sophomore guard Jaland Lowe posted a triple-double as Pitt thrashed VMI 93-48, the first...

Clemson piles on top of Pitt football players during the game in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Pitt football’s senior day celebration spoiled by Clemson comeback

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

Pitt football hosted No. 17 Clemson at Acrisure Stadium last Saturday. Considering it was Senior Day and a noon kickoff, the North Shore was lively before the sun rose over Pittsburgh’s skyscrapers....

Pigeons crowd the field during the Pitt football game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Takeaways | Pitt football couldn’t finish against Clemson

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

Pitt football fell to conference rival Clemson 24-20 this past Saturday. After a hard-fought four quarters, a late game touchdown by Clemson junior quarterback Cade Klubnik sealed the win for the Tigers....

Satire | Holiday Cheer, and so can you!

Satire | Holiday Cheer, and so can you!

By Raquel Padin-Nicholas, Staff Columnist • November 18, 2024
Trust me, I understand how hard the results of this election season were. Still, nothing says out of sight, out of mind quite like the avalanche of holidays that are about to hit us.
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