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

Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer

All content by Conor Hutchison
Clemson piles on top of Pitt football players during the game in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Pitt football’s senior day celebration spoiled by Clemson comeback

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
November 19, 2024
Student of the Oakland Zoo stand together with arms around one another during Pitt basketball's game against West Virginia on Friday, Nov. 15

Pitt Dominates West Virginia in Basketball Backyard Brawl

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
November 16, 2024
Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

By Conor Hutchison and Alex Kiger
November 11, 2024
Pitt men’s basketball out-run Murray State late in close Friday night win

Pitt men’s basketball out-run Murray State late in close Friday night win

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
November 10, 2024
Bhaskar Chakrabarti | Staff Photographer

Costly mistakes cap Pitt football’s season-altering loss to Virginia

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
November 10, 2024
Sam Clancy averaged a double-double in all four years as a Panther from 1977-1981.

Sam Clancy: A guarantee on Pittsburgh’s Mount Rushmore

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
The Oakland Zoo is a spirited student section at Pitt sporting events such as Men’s Basketball game.

Local stars ready to power Pitt basketball

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Saddled: No. 20 Mustangs race past No. 18 Pitt for the Panther’s first loss of the season

Saddled: No. 20 Mustangs race past No. 18 Pitt for the Panther’s first loss of the season

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
November 3, 2024
Pitt sophomore linebacker Rasheed Biles (31) runs with the ball at the football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Pitt football conquers all, undefeated campaign continues

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
October 27, 2024
Daniel Carter walks toward the Pitt band after the Backyard Brawl on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Stargazing Pitt football is ranked and sailing at full tilt

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
Players tackle each other to the ground during Saturday night's game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Record breakers and history makers, Pitt football takes down North Carolina

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
October 5, 2024
Junior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs upfield during last season’s matchup against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football ready to put the nation on notice against North Carolina

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
Column | The NIL Job-Market: College athletics mutated

Column | The NIL Job-Market: College athletics mutated

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
Sixth year running back Daniel Carter (4) scores a touchdown at the football game against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

Pitt football’s Sharks, Holstein and Receivers all excel

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
Pitt football players celebrate a touchdown at the game against Kent State on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Pitt football makes history with Homecoming win over Youngstown State

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
September 21, 2024
A worker at the sports book in the Ocean Casino Resort counts money on Feb. 6, 2023, in Atlantic City, N.J.

Point-Counterpoint: Sports Gambling

By Conor Hutchison and Tommy O
September 19, 2024
Pittsburgh's Steve Malinchak (7) and teammates celebrate their 13-9 upset win over No. 2 West Virginia Dec. 1, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va.

Column | What does “13-9” really mean?

By Conor Hutchison and James Carter
September 10, 2024
Pitt band at the Panthers’ first game of the season against Wofford at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

Music supersedes hatred in Backyard Brawl culture

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
Pitt football prepares to enter the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi.

Pitt football takeaways | Reid is real, Holstein showed resilience and more

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
September 8, 2024
Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein leads the Pitt band after Pitt football’s victory over Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 2nd at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt completes comeback against Cincinnati, wins River City Rivalry

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
September 7, 2024
Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein leads the Pitt band after Pitt football’s victory over Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 2nd at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways from Pitt football’s game against Kent State

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
September 2, 2024
The Pitt Football team runs onto the field with Head Coach Pat Narduzzi.

Pitt football’s new faces lead the Panthers in dominant win over Kent State

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
August 31, 2024
Redshirt junior running back Derrick Davis Jr. (34) runs on the field during Pitt football’s Blue-Gold Game on Saturday, April 13 at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football kicks off 2024-2025 against Kent State

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
August 29, 2024
Pitt football players practice defensive tactics at summer training camp at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

Pitt football prepares for season with a new style, new roster and, hopefully, a new record

By Conor Hutchison, James Carter
August 29, 2024
PNC Park in North Side.

Guide to grub in PNC Park

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer
August 25, 2024
The Pitt Football team runs onto the field with Head Coach Pat Narduzzi.

New season of Pitt football brings new looks, opponents and opportunities

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
August 21, 2024
The Baierl Rec Center located in the Petersen Events Center.

A crash course in recreational activities at Pitt

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
August 7, 2024
The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate after getting the final out of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

Column | The Pittsburgh Pirates are finally fun again

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
July 16, 2024
Pitt Swimming’s Claire Jansen completes dream journey to the Olympic trials

Pitt Swimming’s Claire Jansen completes dream journey to the Olympic trials

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
July 11, 2024
Everyone needs to take a deep breath about Caitlin Clark

Everyone needs to take a deep breath about Caitlin Clark

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
July 11, 2024
A Pitt track and field athlete competes at the NCAA East Preliminaries in 2016.

Pitt athletics honors track and field coach with posthumous Hall of Fame induction

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
June 18, 2024
2024 graduate and Pitt swim athlete Jerry Chen competes at a swim tournament.

Pitt Swimming’s Jerry Chen receives Postgraduate Award from NCAA

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
June 11, 2024
The Inaugural Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame Class waits to be introduced at Saturday's Pitt vs. Penn State game. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Assistant Visual Editor)

Pitt athletics inducts many Panthers sports greats into its 2024 Hall of Fame class

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
May 29, 2024
Senior Lydia Bottelier competes during the 2024 NCAA Indoor Championship on March 7.

Pitt track and field finds success late in season

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024
Pitt women’s basketball’s bench celebrates during its game against Florida State at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 8.

Pitt women’s basketball defeats Clemson to end losing streak

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
February 18, 2024
NFL legend Jerry Rice, a three-time Super Bowl Champion, helped FedEx with the final delivery of the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center ahead of Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11. Rice's delivery was assisted by longtime FedEx Express courier Bob Fini and FedEx HBCU Student Ambassador, Chanelle Houston on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Column | Super Bowl Sunday is a polarizing, interesting holiday

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Sophomore guard Marley Washenitz (11) drives to the basket during Thursday evening’s game against the Louisville Cardinals at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Boston College, extends ACC losing streak to five

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
January 14, 2024
Freshman Kenny Johnson (2) competes for a catch during the game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium on Oct 14, 2023.

Pitt football welcomes back key starters in 2024

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
January 10, 2024
Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) catches a pass during Saturday's game against WVU in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball fall short in Backyard Brawl, loses to West Virginia 71-62

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023
Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) dunks the ball during Friday night's game against Binghamton in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball continues dominant start, defeats Binghamton 89-60

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023
Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) shoots the three pointer to guarantee the win during Tuesday night’s game against Yale in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball notches first win of the season with 79-74 victory over Yale

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
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