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
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Opinion | It’s time to say goodbye to closed-note final exams

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • December 2, 2024
Gone are the days of cramming for a two-hour in-person exam and memorizing what I often felt was at least 40% useless information. I believe these days should be gone for everyone.
Penalty strung Pitt football continues losing streak with drop to Clemson

Penalty strung Pitt football continues losing streak with drop to Clemson

By Dan Adeyemi, Staff Writer • November 16, 2024

Coming into the game on a two-game losing streak, unranked Pitt football (7-3, ACC 3-3) hoped to bounce back by defeating No.18 Clemson (8-2, ACC 7-1). Clemson’s redshirt senior running back Phil...

Pitt volleyball celebrates its win against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 25.

Photos: Pitt volleyball defeats Louisville

By Kaylee Uribe, Senior Staff Photographer • October 27, 2024

Pitt volleyball defeats Louisville 3-2 in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 25th.

Redshirt freshman defensive back Javon McIntyre (20) attempts to tackle a Syracuse player during Pitt football’s game against Syracuse on Nov. 5, 2022.

No. 19 Pitt football takes on Syracuse in a critical Thursday night showdown

By James Carter, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024

After a 12-day break, No. 19 Pitt welcomes in rival Syracuse on a rare Thursday night game with huge stakes for the Panthers. Following a 6-0 start — Pitt’s best since 1982 — the Panthers face a...

Panthers on Politics | Conventions and Voter Deadlines

Panthers on Politics | Conventions and Voter Deadlines

By Emma Hannan, Digital Editor • October 16, 2024
In the episode of Panthers on Politics, Ruby, Josie and Piper recap the DNC national convention, and discuss events for the upcoming election.

Photos: Pitt men’s soccer falls to Cal 0-1

October 14, 2024

Pitt men’s soccer fell to Cal at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday, October 11.

The California Golden Bears in 1950.

No. 22 Pitt Panthers welcome Cal in ACC home opener

By James Carter, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024

The nationally ranked Panthers are riding the high life after their win over UNC that put them at 5-0 — their best start since 1991. On Saturday, Pitt will make like popstar Chappell Roan and take Cal...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) puts on his helmet during an NFL football Super Bowl team practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz.

Take Four | From quarterback talk to controversial skating star

By The Pitt News Staff • October 10, 2024

This Is Jesse Puljujärvi’s Make-Or-Break Year // Alex Kiger It’s not often a player’s eighth NHL season is his “make-or-break” year, but that is where Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jesse Puljujärvi...

Pitt softball cheers at the softball game against RMU in Vartabedian Field on Saturday.

Photos: Pitt Softball trounces RMU 10-3

By Liam Sullivan, Senior Staff Photographer • October 6, 2024

Pitt Softball defeated RMU 10-3 in a 10 inning game on Saturday at Varabarian Field.

Protesters gather around an intersection on CMU’s campus on Thursday, Oct. 3.

Students, community members march for Lebanon and Palestine

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
About 250 students, alumni and community members marched in solidarity with Lebanon and Palestine on Thursday evening in a demonstration organized by several pro-Palestinian activist organizations.
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