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

Senior quarterback Kenny Pickett’s health is questionable due to an ankle injury sustained during last weeks game against Boston College.

Preview: Panthers continue losing skid against Canes

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer October 16, 2020
Coming off back-to-back losses, the Pitt Panthers (3-2, 2-2 ACC) travel to South Beach to take on the No. 13 Miami Hurricanes (3-1, 2-1 ACC) Saturday at noon on the ACC Network. The Panthers are eager to redeem themselves after last week’s heartbreaking overtime loss to Boston College.

VIDEO: Protestors gather at the Columbus Statue in Schenley Park

October 14, 2020

A group of roughly 50 protestors gathered Monday in front of the Christopher Columbus statue in Schenley Park. While the statue is currently covered in a plastic tarp, protesters made it clear that they...

VIDEO: Living in South Oakland

October 14, 2020

Watch as students tell us what to look for when renting in South Oakland and what South Oakland is really like!

Exploring Pittsburgh’s Parks | Mellon Park

Exploring Pittsburgh’s Parks | Mellon Park

By Nick Suarez, Staff Writer October 8, 2020
On the grounds of what used to be the estate of philanthropic industrialist R.B. Mellon, Mellon Park consists of gently sloping hills, dispersed trees and two gardens, all encircled by an iron fence.  

VIDEO: Students on their voting plans

October 7, 2020

We asked students about their voting plans for the 2020 election and whether or not there is enough information available about how to register to vote.

Sophomore Vincent Davis (22) continues to get the bulk of the carries at running back for Pitt, showing significant improvement from last year.

Preview: Panthers to breeze past NC State

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer October 2, 2020
Pitt is off to its first 3-0 start since 2014, looking for the program’s first 4-0 start since 2000.
The Green Space | Gettin’ Twiggy With It

The Green Space | Gettin’ Twiggy With It

By Sarah Stager, Contributing Editor October 1, 2020
I’m going to tell you how to identify a few of the most common Pennsylvania trees so that next time you take your friends for a socially distanced hike through Schenley Park, you can wow them with your infinite leafy wisdom.

VIDEO: Pitt News Vlogs – Schenley Park

September 24, 2020

Staff Writer Nick Suarez tells us why you should take your next study break at Schenley Park!  

VIDEO: What do students think about bars reopening?

September 24, 2020

We spoke to students about bars reopening around Oakland and what they thought about students attending as well as the risks posed.

VIDEO: Pitt plays its first game of the season without fans

September 16, 2020

Watch as Pitt plays its first game without fans in attendance for the first time in recent memory.

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