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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
All content by Alex Kiger
Pitt football wide receiver Kenny Johnson (2) collides with an NC State football player at Acrisure Stadium during Saturday’s football game.

Weekly Pitt Football Column | Time And Fate

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
November 10, 2025
Pitt football helmets and equipment on the field at Acrisure Stadium.

Satire | Three keys to the bye week

By Matthew Scabilloni, Alex Kiger, and Ava Nicholas
November 7, 2025
Pitt football wide receiver Cataurus “Blue” Hicks (3) high-fives fans after a touchdown at Acrisure Stadium during Saturday’s football game.

Weekly Pitt Football Column | Cardinal Numbers

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
November 3, 2025
The Pitt Panthers and NC State Wolfpack during a football game at Acrisure stadium on Saturday.

Weekly Pitt Football Column | Homecoming Howl

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
October 27, 2025
The Pitt football team runs onto the field before the game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025.

Pitt Weekly Football Column | Orange peels

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
October 20, 2025
Pitt first-year quarterback Mason Heintschel prepares to throw the ball to a receiver during the Pitt football game against Boston College on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Weekly Pitt football column | The Tallahassee Test

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
October 13, 2025
Pitt first-year quarterback Mason Heintschel prepares to throw the ball to a receiver on Saturday, Oct. 4

Weekly Pitt Football Column | Money Mason

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
October 6, 2025
Pitt linebacker Rasheem Biles celebrates after a touchdown against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

Weekly Pitt Football Column | Cardinal Sins

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
September 29, 2025
Officials break up a fight between the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks during the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024.

NHL Preview | League leaders in the East and West

By Alex Kiger and Ari Meyer
September 23, 2025
Pitt football runs onto the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi at Acrisure Stadium.

Weekly Pitt football column | The calm before the storm

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
September 19, 2025
Weekly Pitt football column | Country Woes

Weekly Pitt football column | Country Woes

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
September 14, 2025
A WVU fan celebrates after the Backyard Brawl at Milan Puskar Stadium on Sept 13, 2025.

West Virginia pulls off late-game heroics to beat Pitt 31-24 in overtime

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
September 13, 2025
Pitt wide receiver Raphael "Poppi" Williams Jr. (5) during the football game against Central Michigan at Acrisure Stadium on Sept 6.

Weekly Pitt football column | Central Michelin

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
September 8, 2025
Edit of 1939 posters for the last Pitt vs Duquesne game.

Column | The Dukes of no hazard

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
September 1, 2025
University of Pittsburgh students wave rally towels during the Backyard Brawl against WVU on Sept. 14, 2024

Pitt triumphs over Duquesne in battle of the ‘burgh to kick off the 2025 season

By Alex Kiger and Ava Nicholas
August 30, 2025
Junior running back Desmond Reid (0) prepares to catch the ball at the Pitt football game against Virginia in Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 9, 2024

Column | What does ‘success’ look like for Pitt football this season?

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
August 25, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis bats in a game against the San Francisco Giants in Oracle Park.

Point-Counterpoint | What the Pirates should do with Henry Davis if he gets hot

By Alex Kiger and Matthew Scabilloni
April 21, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis bats in a game against the San Francisco Giants in Oracle Park.

Column | It’s now or never for Henry Davis

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
April 17, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar, right, celebrates with catcher Tyler Heineman after getting the final out of the ninth inning in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Pittsburgh on April 9.

Column | Pirates shouldn’t rush David Bednar back to Pittsburgh

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer
April 17, 2025
New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe, left, and Jazz Chisholm Jr., right, react after Chisholm Jr. hit a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, April 13, in New York.

Pitt’s physics department takes a swing at explaining MLB’s torpedo bat phenomenon

By Alex Kiger, Andrew Lavin, and Thomas Simione
April 14, 2025
Column | Defensive stars shine and a new quarterback puts his name on the map in Pitt’s Blue-Gold Spring Game

Column | Defensive stars shine and a new quarterback puts his name on the map in Pitt’s Blue-Gold Spring Game

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
April 13, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz, right, celebrates with manager Derek Shelton, left, after hitting a walk-off single during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh.

Column | If bad start continues, Pirates have to consider a change at manager

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
April 6, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York.

Column | This Pirates team doesn’t feel new

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
March 30, 2025
PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Column | Ryan Borucki’s revival is crucial for Pittsburgh’s bullpen

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
March 26, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York.

Pittsburgh Pirates ready to ride the ship into 2025

By Sean McQuillan and Alex Kiger
March 25, 2025
From left, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky, Chris Oladokun, Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph participate in drills during an NFL football practice.

Column | Why the Mason Rudolph reunion is a great move for the Steelers

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.

Column | DK Metcalf trade is reputation-defining for Steelers’ front office

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
March 12, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins' Philip Tomasino, right, celebrates with Matt Grzelcyk, left, after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Saturday, Nov. 30, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Penguins' Philip Tomasino, right, celebrates with Matt Grzelcyk, left, after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Saturday, Nov. 30, in Pittsburgh.

Column | Penguins and Kyle Dubas take advantage at NHL trade deadline

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
March 9, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Billy Cook (25) catches a fly ball hit in by Baltimore Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Bradenton, Fla.

Column | The MLB should have a Spring Training Championship

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
Iceburgh, the mascot of the Pittsburgh Penguins, at the 2023 Pittsburgh Pride Parade in Downtown on June 3.

Column | PK Subban is wrong: The Penguins are already rebuilding

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
February 25, 2025
United States goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) covers up the puck as Finland's Anton Lundell (15) and the U.S.' Brock Faber (14) come in for the rebound during second period in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Column | NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off is its best idea in years

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
February 18, 2025
PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates selected Henry Davis with the first overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft.

Column | Nick Gonzales is the X-factor for Pirates in 2025

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
February 18, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, right, lifts the Vince Lombardi Trophy next to quarterback Jalen Hurts after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, in New Orleans.

Column | The Eagles are what the Steelers wish they were

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar, right, celebrates with catcher Tyler Heineman after getting the final out of the ninth inning in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Pittsburgh on April 9.

Column | Pirates can’t just hand the closer’s role back to David Bednar — he has to earn it

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
February 3, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Kenny Pickett during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Column | The Steelers absolutely should not trade George Pickens

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
February 2, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York.

Column | Pirates’ lack of action puts damper on 2025 season

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
January 23, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields, middle, is congratulated by running back Najee Harris (22) and tight end Darnell Washington after scoring against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.

Column | Why not Justin Fields in 2025?

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
January 16, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

Column | This is the most defining moment in half a decade for Mike Tomlin

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
January 8, 2025
Officials break up a fight between the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at Wrigley Field, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago.

Column | The NHL Needs To Take The Winter Classic Seriously Again

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
January 7, 2025
Column | Pirates made the right call letting Bryan De La Cruz walk

Column | Pirates made the right call letting Bryan De La Cruz walk

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
December 5, 2024
Ben Skowronek playing for Northwestern.

Column | Ben Skowronek serving as unsung hero for Steelers

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
December 3, 2024
Forbes Field: An underrated on-campus gem

Forbes Field: An underrated on-campus gem

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
December 2, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields, middle, is congratulated by running back Najee Harris (22) and tight end Darnell Washington after scoring against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.

Column | It’s time to open up all the Justin Fields packages

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) celebrates his 32-yard touchdown reception with teammate wide receiver George Pickens (14) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Column | The Mike Williams redemption arc is here

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

By Conor Hutchison and Alex Kiger
November 11, 2024
Column | Why I am willing to kick the tires on Ben Heller again

Column | Why I am willing to kick the tires on Ben Heller again

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
October 27, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers newly signed quarterback Russell Wilson speaks with reporters during an NFL football press conference in Pittsburgh on Friday, March 15.

Column | Wilson’s second impression will be even more important than his first

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
Column | Penguins’ Tristan Jarry situation mirrors Jack Campbell in Edmonton — so should the solution

Column | Penguins’ Tristan Jarry situation mirrors Jack Campbell in Edmonton — so should the solution

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
October 20, 2024
Column | Omar Khan better have something big up his sleeve

Column | Omar Khan better have something big up his sleeve

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins' Noel Acciari (55) returns to the bench after scoring during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh, Friday, Oct. 4.

Penguins’ success hinges on their offseason bets cashing in

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York.

Column | Pirates need new management after another season flying at half-mast

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
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