The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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 volleyball celebrates scoring a point against Florida State on Friday, Nov. 16.

No. 1 Pitt sweeps No. 22 Florida State in dominant fashion

By Ava Nicholas and Matthew Scabilloni • November 16, 2024

To earn the No. 1 ranking a team needs to have not one, probably not two, but multiple dangerous hitters to earn that coveted spot. Pitt has dangerous hitters all over the floor.  “I say this kind...

Members of the media tour the death chamber before its closure at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Opinion | On the death penalty

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • November 15, 2024
I am struck by how profoundly fear, anger and hatred distorted my beliefs. That despite everything I valued most, I clung to views rooted in violence and oppression, values I thought I could never hold.
Pitt College Democrats watch the vice presidential debate on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

‘We’re not stopping’: On-campus political organizations reflect post-election

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • November 15, 2024
Both College Democrats at Pitt and College Republicans at Pitt saw increases in their membership this year, according to Henry Cohen, co-president of College Democrats at Pitt and Jesse Milston, secretary of College Republicans at Pitt. With Republicans winning the presidential election, the Senate and the House majority, College Republicans “don’t see that momentum stopping.”
Pitt College Democrats copresident Samantha Podnar speaks at the Allegheny County Democratic Committee office on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Student political organizations begin planning for 2025 election momentum

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
Now that the 2024 presidential election results have been announced,  political organizations on campus are shifting gears to prepare for primaries and local elections.
Center for Creativity brings worlds to creation with ‘Mapping the Infinite’ workshop

Center for Creativity brings worlds to creation with ‘Mapping the Infinite’ workshop

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

The Center for Creativity hosted a “Mapping the Infinite” workshop on Wednesday in the Cathedral of Learning, mainly focusing on building worlds in stories. Worldbuilding emphasizes all of the different...

Participants at PolishFest 2024 in the Cathedral of Learning.

PolishFest 2024 celebrates Eastern European cultures

By Wendy Moore, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

PolishFest 2024, an annual celebration hosted on Pitt’s campus, took place in the Cathedral Commons on Nov. 10. Although the festival’s name focuses on Poland, its programming encompasses all of the...

Pitt sports gear up for big weekend ahead, major meets and rivalry matchups rearing Pitt’s way

By Grace McNally and Ella Cool • November 14, 2024

Pitt sports are set for a weekend filled with competition. Volleyball takes on two Sunshine-State foes, basketball hosts its annual Backyard Brawl and cross-country and swimming and diving travel to big...

Cat fight: Wounded Pitt football faces toughest challenge yet, welcoming Clemson to Pittsburgh

Cat fight: Wounded Pitt football faces toughest challenge yet, welcoming Clemson to Pittsburgh

By James Carter, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024

After a heartbreaking upset at the hands of Virginia, Pitt football will look to piece together its season and finish the 2024 campaign strong. This goal is made more difficult given that the Panthers...

Opinion | The dying art of going to a movie theater

Opinion | The dying art of going to a movie theater

By Tessa Powers, Staff Columnist • November 13, 2024
But as time goes on, theaters close their doors for good, and streaming services become the hottest commodity. As I’ve aged, so has the prospect of going to a movie theater — I’d even go so far as to say that it's a dying art.  
SGB during the meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

SGB announces student safety, grocery store initiatives

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
During its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, SGB discussed new initiatives to increase student safety on campus and announced the finalization of the Dean of Students search. 
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