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

Video: Community protests Riley Gaines event

By Maggie Layfield , For the Pitt News 7:29 am

About 200 students protested Monday afternoon at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard ahead of a Riley Gaines speaking event that took place Monday evening. Pitt’s Turning Point USA...

Junior midfielder Emily Coughlin (4) runs with the ball during Pitt women’s lacrosse’s game against Duke at Highmark Stadium Sunday afternoon.

Photos: Pitt women’s lacrosse falls to Duke

By Kaylee Uribe, Staff Photographer March 27, 2023

No. 18 ranked Duke defeated Pitt women’s lacrosse at Highmark Stadium Sunday afternoon, 16-8. Pitt remains 0-5 in ACC conference play.

Pitt Dance Marathon staff members share the total fundraising amount: $340,151.23.

Pitt Dance Marathon raises more than $340K for UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

By Pamela Smith, Ethan Shulman, Nate Yonamine, and Jonathan Guo March 26, 2023

Members of the Pitt community, including various Pitt Greek Life organizations and the cheer team, gathered at the Charles L. Cost Sports Center on Saturday for a 12-hour dance marathon celebrating the...

Senior Kat Rodriguez runs off the base during Sunday’s game against UVA at Vartabedian Field

Pitt softball falls to UVA 5-8

By Nate Yonamine, Senior Staff Photographer March 26, 2023

The Panthers lost to UVA 5-8 at Vartabedian Field on Sunday. Their record sits at 14-14 and 0-6 in the ACC.   

A protester shouts into a megaphone at a protest against the University for allowing Cabot Phillips and other anti-trans speakers to hold events on campus.

Photos: Students protest Cabot Phillips event

By Pamela Smith and Amaya Lobato March 24, 2023

About 300 people stood outside of the Cathedral of Learning Friday evening to protest Cabot Phillips' appearance at the O'Hara Student Center. Protestors criticized the University for allowing Phillips...

Video: College Democrats, Republicans debate abortion, Second Amendment

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor March 22, 2023
Pitt’s College Republicans and College Democrats met in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room Monday night to debate issues such as the Second Amendment, abortion and health care.
Ukrainian decorated Easter eggs sit on a table in the Alumni Hall Connolly Ballroom on Sunday.

Photos: Festival of the Egg returns to campus

By Nate Yonamine, Senior Staff Photographer March 21, 2023

The Nationality Room Committees’ Festival of the Egg returned on Sunday after a three year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees painted eggs, made crafts and learned about international spring...

First-year Alexa Carannante carries the ball downfield.

Pitt women’s lacrosse loses to University of Virginia 15-11

By Hannah Wilson, Assistant Visuals Editor March 19, 2023

The Panthers lost 15-11 against No. 10 University of Virginia on Saturday at Highmark Stadium. Pitt’s record fell to 3-6 and 0-4 in the ACC.

Video: ‘Women in the Windows’ tour

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor March 16, 2023

In honor of Women’s history month, Heinz Chapel director Karen Sebolt is holding tours throughout March to showcase the many historically important and influential women featured in Heinz Chapel’s...

Graduate student Molly Carter plays defense during the game against Canisius on Tuesday.

Pitt women’s lacrosse defeats Canisius 16-8

By Ethan Shulman, Staff Photographer February 28, 2023

Pitt women’s lacrosse claimed a 16-8 victory at Highmark Stadium against Canisius on Tuesday. 

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