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
Richie Smiechowski tosses a volleyball in The Pitt News office.

Column | Finally, I can be a fan again

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • April 18, 2023
In his final article with The Pitt News, Sports Editor Richie Smiechowski reflects on his time with the desk and how he’s more than ready for the transition from volleyball beat writer to volleyball season ticket holder.
Nancy Gauvin, the School of Health and Rehabilitation Science’s new associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion.

‘Our role is not to judge other people’: Nancy Gauvin shares plans for future DEI work as associate dean in Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • April 17, 2023
A speech-language pathologist, Nancy Gauvin highlights the importance of empathy in the health sciences community and shares her goals for the future of DEI in Pitt’s health sciences program.
Michael Knowles speaking with attendees at the 2022 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Editorial | 3 candidates Michael Knowles wouldn’t debate

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 16, 2023
After transgender scholar Deirdre McCloskey dropped out of an on-campus debate against Michael Knowles, a conservative political commentator who has received enough attention on campus for a lifetime in the past few weeks, organizers for the event scrambled to find a replacement. 
Opinion | Just feel bad for like ten minutes

Opinion | Just feel bad for like ten minutes

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Staff Columnist • April 13, 2023
Wellness culture has merged with neoliberal white feminism to create a celebration of victimization and apathy for others.
Katy Nesbitt, Pitt alum and first American woman to referee at the men’s World Cup, is this year's undergraduate commencement speaker.

Katy Nesbitt announced as 2023 undergraduate commencement speaker

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • April 6, 2023
Katy Nesbitt, who made history as the first American woman to referee at the men’s World Cup, is Pitt’s 2023 undergraduate commencement speaker.
Police Blotter: March 30 - April 4

Police Blotter: March 30 – April 4

By News Editors • April 6, 2023
Pitt police reported missing DoorDash orders, criminal mischief and more in this week’s crime log.
Müge Kökten Finkel, a professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.

Students vote Müge Kökten Finkel as “Best Grad Professor”

By Srinidhi Gopalan, For The Pitt News • March 22, 2023
Pitt students voted Müge Kökten Finkel, a professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, as the best grad professor in the “Best Of” survey.
Two students from the College Democrats and College Republicans debate in the William Pitt Union Monday night.

College Democrats, Republicans debate abortion, drag bans and health care

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 21, 2023
One of the most contentious issues at a debate between Pitt’s College Republicans and College Democrats on Monday night came when College Republicans vice president Joshua Minsky and College Democrats president Amanda Thornton debated whether abortion is a human right.
Pittsburgh center Federiko Federiko blocks a shot by Georgia Tech forward Javon Franklin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Preview | Federiko, Burton stellar in victory over Georgia Tech, must stay sharp against Duke

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • March 9, 2023
Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes gives his takeaways from Pitt’s victory against the Yellow Jackets on Wednesday and offers a preview for the quarterfinal game against No. 21 Duke.
Matt Rife tour poster.

Matt Rife jokes about ‘terrible’ dating experiences, ghosts at Pittsburgh show

By Donata Massimiani, Contributing Editor • March 3, 2023
Comedian Matt Rife performed live at Pittsburgh Improv Thursday night as a part of his “Chipped Shoulder” standup national tour. Rife held two sold out shows last night and has six more scheduled between today and Sunday in Pittsburgh, all also sold out.
Load More Stories