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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

Brian Sherry, Managing Editor

All content by Brian Sherry
Column | The perfect storm

Column | The perfect storm

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor
April 21, 2025
Investigation continues into Pitt student missing in Dominican Republic

Investigation continues into Pitt student missing in Dominican Republic

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor
March 11, 2025
Pitt football runs out onto the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | How far can Pitt football go this year?

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor
September 24, 2024
Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein leads the Pitt band after Pitt football’s victory over Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 2 at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | Pitt football has a budding superstar

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor
September 16, 2024
The Cathedral of Learning.

Attack reported at Cathedral of Learning

By Brian Sherry and Spencer Levering
August 30, 2024
Sophomore running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) waves after Pitt football defeated Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium Saturday evening.

Rodney Hammond Jr. declared ineligible for 2024 season

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor
August 30, 2024
Junior Quarterback Nate Yarnell (19) is a player to watch during the 2024 Football Season.

Column | What to make of Pitt football quarterback situation

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor
August 27, 2024
(from left to right) Managing Editor Brian Sherry, and Editor-in-Chief Ryleigh Lord

Meet the Editors: The Chiefs

By Brian Sherry, Ryleigh Lord
August 25, 2024
Phipps Conservatory located in Schenley Park. Free admission is provided to Pitt students with a Pitt ID.

First-year guide to Pittsburgh’s tourist hotspots

By Brian Sherry, Editor-in-Chief
August 8, 2024
A Pee-Wee Herman display at the Bicycle Heaven Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Best weird, wonderful hidden gems outside of Oakland

By Brian Sherry, Editor-in-Chief
August 5, 2024
Hillel JUC, other Jewish organizations condemn “Palestine solidarity encampment” protests

Hillel JUC, other Jewish organizations condemn “Palestine solidarity encampment” protests

By Brian Sherry, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2024
“Liberated Zone” created by protesters at the Palestine Solidarity Encampment on Sunday night.

“Palestine solidarity encampment” continues, police increase response overnight

By Brian Sherry and Spencer Levering
June 3, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters re-establish an encampment on Cathedral lawn

Pro-Palestinian protesters re-establish an encampment on Cathedral lawn

By Brian Sherry, Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2024
​​The Pittsburgh Taco Festival, held Saturday at the Strip District Terminal, is an annual celebration of all things taco. The festival had over 25 different food trucks and vendors, each selling their own culinary takes on tacos and other Latin American food.

Review | Novo Food Hall offers new, old taste of Asian cuisine

By Brian Sherry, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2024
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[Photo] Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on Pitt’s campus, demand action from University

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
President Joe Biden speaks at the United Steelworkers headquarters in downtown on Wednesday afternoon.

Biden talks new economic plans, makes case against Trump in visit to Pittsburgh

By Brian Sherry, Contributing Editor
April 18, 2024
President Joe Biden speaks on Friday at Carnegie Mellon University’s Mill 19 to tout his administration’s investment in infrastructure.

President Biden set to visit Pittsburgh this afternoon

By Brian Sherry, Contributing Editor
April 17, 2024
The inside of the student-athlete academic advising center at the University of Pittsburgh.

Pitt athletics impresses professors with academic support

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
April 17, 2024
Clark Chilson poses for a photo in his office.

Clark Chilson: Teaching Zen

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
April 15, 2024
First-year linebacker Jordan Bass (20) celebrates after a play during the game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Pitt football looks to turn heads before NFL draft

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
April 2, 2024
Redshirt senior Cole Matthews grapples during a match against the NC State Wolfpack at the Fitzgerald Field House on Jan. 26.

Pitt wrestling fails to live up to potential at NCAA championship

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
March 25, 2024
Head coach Jeff Capel speaks to the team during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 4.

Pitt men’s basketball fails to make NCAA Tournament, declines NIT bid

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
March 17, 2024
The Pitt logo in the outfield of Vartabedian Field.

Column | Pitt sports programs and their alcohol brand counterparts

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
February 21, 2024
Pitt football defensive line coach Charlie Partridge was promoted to assistant head coach. (Photo courtesy of Pitt Athletics)

Pitt football defensive line coach Charlie Partridge leaving for NFL

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
Pitt football players run out onto the field before Pitt's game against Syracuse on Nov. 5, 2022.

Column | Grading Pitt football’s 2024 transfer class

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
Redshirt first-year Vinnie Santaniello competes during Friday night's wrestling meet at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Takeaways | Pitt wrestling loses more momentum with loss to Oklahoma State

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
January 17, 2024
Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) attempts to shoot the ball during Pitt men's basketball's game against Canisius on Saturday Dec 9, 2023.

Sports news students may have missed over winter break

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
January 10, 2024
First-year opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) serves the ball in front of a record-setting crowd during Saturday afternoon's match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

Five Pitt volleyball players earn All-American honors, Olivia Babcock wins Freshman of the Year

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
December 13, 2023
A play during the game against Boston College in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 16.

Takeaways | What went wrong for Pitt football in 2024?

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Nate Yarnell (19) runs with the ball during the game against Boston College in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night.

Nate Yarnell and Rodney Hammond lead Pitt over Boston College on Senior Night

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
November 17, 2023
Pitt wrestlers faced off during the Blue-Gold Dual at the Fitzgerald Field House on Oct. 30.

Pitt wrestling goes 2-1 at Navy Duals

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
November 13, 2023
Redshirt freshman defensive back Javon McIntyre (20) attempts to tackle a Syracuse player during Pitt football’s game against Syracuse on Nov. 5, 2022.

Pitt football faces abysmal 28-13 loss to Syracuse at Yankee Stadium

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
November 11, 2023
A Pitt wrestler takes off their headgear during the Blue-Gold Dual at the Fitzgerald Field House on Monday, Oct. 30.

Preview | Pitt wrestling looks to fill big shoes in 2023-2024

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
November 9, 2023
Pitt’s volleyball team celebrates a score during the game against Virginia at the Fitzgerald Field House on Oct. 18.

Pitt volleyball earns hard-fought 3-1 win over Miami

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
FSU redshirt junior wide receiver Ja’Khi Douglas (0) protects the football while being tackled by a Pitt player during Saturday afternoon's game at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football can’t complete upset, falls to No. 4 Florida State 24-7

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
November 4, 2023
Junior midfielder Michael Sullivan (26) is tackled by an opposing player during the ACC Championship tournament first round match against Louisville on Wednesday night at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt men’s soccer falls to Louisville 2-1 in overtime in ACC Tournament first round

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
November 1, 2023
Pitt band members celebrate during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Boston College on Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Column | The Oakland Zoo is the best student section in all of college basketball

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
Colin Kaminsky races on a track.

From Trees Hall to Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Pitt alum Colin Kaminsky looks to make a name for himself in IndyCar

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
October 16, 2023
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 8.

Former Pitt football players making an impact in the NFL

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
October 12, 2023
Redshirt senior Phil Jurkovec stands on the side lines during Pitt Football's spring game at Acrisure Stadium.

Former Pitt football quarterback Phil Jurkovec making move to tight end

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) is sacked during the Backyard Brawl game against Pitt at Milan Puskar Stadium Saturday night.

Pitt football benches redshirt senior quarterback Phil Jurkovec

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

Counter-point | The media and fans are taking Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship too far

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
October 2, 2023
Junior tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) celebrates with teammates following a successful play during a game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Acrisure Stadium on Sept 9, 2023.

Column | Pitt football players that could have a job in the pros next year

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 27, 2023
Sophomore Noah Hall (13) attempts a header during Monday night’s match against Denver.

Pitt men’s soccer gains momentum in 3-1 route of No. 19 Denver

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 25, 2023
Junior tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) celebrates after a play during Saturday night's game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Drake Maye and North Carolina torch Pitt football 41-24

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 24, 2023
Redshirt Senior Quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) throws a pass during the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday.

Feature | Fans and media alike point fingers following Pitt football’s 17-6 loss to West Virginia

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 19, 2023
‘Country roads, take me home’: Pitt football falls flat in Backyard Brawl, loses to West Virginia 17-6

‘Country roads, take me home’: Pitt football falls flat in Backyard Brawl, loses to West Virginia 17-6

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 17, 2023
Pitt's volleyball team celebrates a score against Oregon in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday night.

No. 8 Pitt volleyball falls to No. 7 Oregon 3-2 in a nail-biter

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 15, 2023
Players pile on each other during the Backyard Brawl on Thursday September 1st, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football prepares for Backyard Brawl against West Virginia

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Offensive Lineman Chris Vangas celebrates after a victory in Morgantown on December 1st, 2007.

Column | The Backyard Brawl is the best rivalry in all of sports

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Redshirt Senior Quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) gets tackled by opposing players during Saturday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football comes up short of a comeback, falls to Cincinnati 27-21

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 9, 2023
Redshirt junior linebacker Solomon Deshields (23) celebrates after a touchdown during Pitt football's game against Rhode Island on Sept. 24, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football gears up to renew River City Rivalry with Cincinnati

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 7, 2023
Feature | ‘It felt great’: Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec impresses in debut

Feature | ‘It felt great’: Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec impresses in debut

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
Pitt's football team and head coach Pat Narduzzi run onto the field for the first game of the season against Wofford at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Pitt football takes care of business, trounces Wofford 45-7

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 2, 2023
(Left) Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes.

Meet the editors: Sports

By Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes
August 29, 2023
A Pitt swimmer competes during the Western PA Invite on Jan. 29.

Preview | Pitt cross country and swim and dive look to make splash in 2023

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
August 29, 2023
Redshirt senior linebacker Shayne Simon (32) practices tackling at Pitt football training camp on Aug. 4

Takeaways | Pitt football prepares for 2023 campaign at summer training camp

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
August 25, 2023
Freshman guard Dior Johnson at Pitt men’s basketball’s first practice of the season at the Petersen Events Center on Monday afternoon.

Pitt men’s basketball announces that Dior Johnson has departed the university

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
August 25, 2023
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Che Nwabuko (21) runs with the ball during the Pitt football spring game on April 15 at Acrisure Stadium.

Sports news students may have missed over summer

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
August 23, 2023
Sophomore running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) and another Pitt player celebrate at a game against Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 5, 2022

Preview | Pitt football enters 2023 season with a lot of question marks

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
August 8, 2023
Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin and his brother, Damir Hamlin, at a charity softball event at the Charles L. Cost Field on Saturday evening.

Feature | Damar Hamlin reflects on past and future during CPR tour

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
July 11, 2023
Pitt football helmets.

Pitt football boasts one of the nation’s top recruiting classes for 2024

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
June 28, 2023
Column | Don’t hate on Kedon Slovis

Column | Don’t hate on Kedon Slovis

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
June 21, 2023
First year Devin Nugent at a practice on May 31 ahead of the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Texas.

Preview | Sophomore Finn Walsh travels to Austin, Texas to represent Pitt at NCAA Track and Field Championships

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
June 7, 2023
Defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (8) runs around obstacles at NFL Pro Day on March 29.

Feature | Pitt football draftees look to make splash with new teams

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
May 30, 2023
Crews prepare the field at Bank of America Stadium for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.

Column | Save the ACC through expansion

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
May 23, 2023
Column | Pitt is a top-tier NFL pipeline

Column | Pitt is a top-tier NFL pipeline

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
May 16, 2023
Pitt baseball players stand in the dugout during a game against Virginia Tech on March 24 at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt baseball trounces in-state rival Penn State 11-3 at PNC Park

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
May 16, 2023
Pitt women’s basketball’s new coach, Tory Verdi, enters the Petersen Events Center on Friday.

New Pitt women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi seeks to build a winning culture at Pitt

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
April 21, 2023
Gabby Janes: Creativity at all hours

Gabby Janes: Creativity at all hours

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2023
Acrisure Stadium, formerly called Heinz Field, in North Shore.

Sports Podcast | Grading the 2022-23 season

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt
April 18, 2023
Senior Dayon Hayes rushes the quarterback during Pitt Football's spring game at Acrisure Stadium.

Defense, quarterbacks shine in Pitt football Spring Game

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
April 15, 2023
Wide receiver Gavin Thomson runs with the ball during the Blue-Gold spring football game on April 9, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football looks to showcase its talent at Blue-Gold Spring Game

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
April 13, 2023
Pitt women’s basketball’s new coach, Tory Verdi, enters the Petersen Events Center on Friday.

Pitt women’s basketball announces Tory Verdi as new head coach

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2023
Pitt football helmets.

Column | Pitt football needs to seriously consider starting Christian Veilleux or Nate Yarnell at quarterback in 2023

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
Defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (8) runs around obstacles at NFL Pro Day on Wednesday.

Pitt football takeaways | SirVocea Dennis makes a statement, Calijah Kancey proves himself worthy of a first-round draft pick

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 2023
Linebacker John Petrishen (0) catches a football during NFL Pro Day on Wednesday.

Former Pitt linebacker John Petrishen makes the most of his second chances

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Pitt football players run with a weight during NFL Pro Day on Wednesday.

Pitt football players showcase their talents in front of NFL scouts at Pro Day

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Redshirt senior guard Nike Sibande (22) hangs off the net after dunking the ball during the Pitt men's basketball game against Syracuse Saturday night.

Sports Podcast | Men’s basketball season in review

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt
March 22, 2023
Pittsburgh's Nino Bonaccorsi reacts after defeating South Dakota State's Tanner Sloan during the championship round at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla.

Nino Bonaccorsi makes history for Pitt wrestling, despite poor team performance

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 19, 2023
Pittsburgh's Nino Bonaccorsi attempts to take down Rider's Ethan Laird during a semifinal at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships Friday, March 17, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla.

Nino Bonaccorsi becomes first Panther to win a national title since 2008

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 18, 2023
Lehigh's Tate Samuelson turns Pittsburgh's Reece Heller during day one of the NCAA Wrestling Championships 2023 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Pitt wrestling finds success, disappointment on first day of NCAA tournament

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Pittsburgh's Blake Hinson (2) celebrates after Pittsburgh defeated Mississippi State in a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio.

‘It’s a dogfight’: Pitt men’s basketball edges out Mississippi State 60-59 in NCAA tournament First Four

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) loses the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida in the second round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

Mississippi State student newspaper breaks down the Bulldogs ahead of First Four match-up

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 14, 2023
A pile of Pitt footballs.

Braylan Lovelace, Pitt football 2023 recruiting class make press conference debuts

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
Senior forward Aidan Fisch (13) yells on the court during the Pitt men's basketball game against Syracuse Saturday night.

Pitt men’s basketball enters AP top 25 for the first time since 2016

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2023
Sophomore center Federiko Federiko (23) dunks the ball during the Pitt men’s basketball game against Tennessee Martin on Nov. 7, 2022.

Sports Podcast | TPN’s men’s basketball awards

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt
February 26, 2023
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) throws before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore on Jan. 1.

Column | Pitt quarterbacks as beers

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Pitt redshirt senior wrestler Nino Bonaccorsi at the 2021 NCAA Championships in St. Louis on the weekend of March 18, 2021.

Nino Bonaccorsi and Micky Phillippi reflect on storied careers for Pitt wrestling

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2023
Pitt scores during the men’s basketball game against West Virginia on Nov. 11, 2022.

Sports Podcast | Will Pitt men’s basketball make the ACC Championships?

By Sinead McDevitt, Brian Sherry, and Jermaine Sykes
February 1, 2023
Head football coach Pat Narduzzi and the team run out of the tunnel ahead of Pitt’s football game vs. UNC on Nov. 11, 2021.

Pitt football releases 2023 schedule

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2023
A pile of Pitt footballs.

‘I love Pittsburgh’: Pitt football introduces three local transfer players

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2023
Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colorado.

Column | Deion Sanders is highlighting the worst parts of modern college football

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
January 26, 2023
Pitt footballs.

Sports Podcast | What to expect in the Super Bowl

By Sinead McDevitt, Brian Sherry, and Jermaine Sykes
January 22, 2023
Duke's Dariq Whitehead (0) handles the ball as Pittsburgh's Nike Sibande (22) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

Panthers men’s basketball falls to No. 24 Blue Devils 77-69, despite an 11-point halftime lead

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Paris Ford (12) and Damar Hamlin (3) after Pitt's loss to Penn State in September 2019.

‘The best of us’: Pitt community reacts to Damar Hamlin injury

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
January 3, 2023
Pitt men's soccer players react to their 1-0 win over Portland in the elite eight round of the NCAA men's soccer tournament.

Panthers men’s soccer season ends with 2-0 loss to Indiana in NCAA semifinal

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer
December 10, 2022
Graduate midfielder Ideal Shefqeti (15) bounces the ball off of his head during the Pitt men's soccer game against Akron in September.

Preview | Pitt prepares for battle with the Hoosiers in NCAA semifinal

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
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