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
All content by Kaycee Orwig | Assistant Visual Editor
The United States continues to lead the world in COVID-19 deaths — surpassing the 225,000 mark on Sunday.

[Photo] Editorial | A vaccine isn’t the pandemic’s magic fix

October 26, 2020
Senior quarterback Kenny Pickett’s health is questionable due to an ankle injury sustained during last week's game against Boston College.

[Photo] Preview: Panthers continue losing skid against Canes

October 16, 2020
Pitt announced on Friday its plans to move into the “Guarded risk” posture, the lowest tier of its reopening system, beginning Oct. 19.

[Photo] Editorial | Pitt’s move to guarded will do more harm than good

October 11, 2020
Football head coach Pat Narduzzi discussed the team’s recent loss to NC State and upcoming challenges for the Panthers at his weekly press conference on Monday.

[Photo] Narduzzi, Pitt look forward after NC State upset

October 7, 2020
Pitt football has been successful in containing the spread of COVID-19 with very few absences, after seven players missed the first game of the season on Sept. 12 against Austin Peay.

[Photo] How future Pitt football opponents are managing COVID-19 on campus

October 7, 2020
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[Photo] Pitt planning Heinz Field return as governor announces looser gathering restrictions

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2020
The Panthers ended their three-game winning streak with the loss to NC State on Saturday.

[Photo] Defense can’t be counted on to bail out Panthers every week

October 5, 2020
Wide receiver DJ Turner receives the football before getting stopped one yard from goal during Saturday’s game vs NC State.

[Photo] Photos: Pitt football vs. NC State

By Kaycee Orwig, Assistant Visual Editor
October 4, 2020
Pitt first-year Jordan Addison scored his third touchdown of the season in Pitt's 30-29 loss to NC State

[Photo] NC State stuns No. 24 Pitt 30-29, Panthers first loss of 2020

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
October 3, 2020
Streaming services, live gamecasts and radio broadcasts can help workbound fans keep up with their favorite sports team while in the office.

[Photo] A guide to following sports at the office

September 30, 2020
Football head coach Pat Narduzzi discussed Saturday’s game against Louisville and hinted at the potential to have some fans at Saturday’s NC State game in his weekly press conference on Monday.

[Photo] Narduzzi, Pitt thriving in new normal, but ‘not out of the woods yet’

September 30, 2020
Both men’s and women’s soccer remain undefeated this season.

[Photo] Soccer outshines preseason favorites volleyball early

September 28, 2020
Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi discussed new uniforms, opponents and future stars in his weekly Monday press conference. Kaycee Orwig | Assistant Visual Editor

[Photo] Narduzzi talks future opponents, stars

September 22, 2020
Gene’s Place, a once bustling bar, is now much quieter on the weekends.

[Photo] Oakland bars find ways to connect with students amid strict COVID-19 rules

September 23, 2020
In addition to the modern Hippocratic oath, the current first-year class of Pitt’s School of Medicine took a nontraditional oath on Aug. 14 addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice and health care inequities.

[Photo] ‘Class of the First Oath’ addresses health care disparities, social justice issues

September 23, 2020
Pitt won 21-10 in Saturday’s game against Syracuse.

[Photo] Photos: Pitt football vs. Syracuse

By Kaycee Orwig, Assistant Visual Editor
September 21, 2020
First-year wide receiver Jordan Addison is tackled.

[Photo] Despite flaws, Pitt handles business in ACC opener

September 21, 2020
The Hub, on the back patio of Posvar Hall, is a new, temporary outdoor dining location that opened Aug. 17.

[Photo] Students offer mixed reviews of new meal plans, food under Compass Group

September 16, 2020
Pitt announced at the end of August that it would require first-year students to take a one-credit online course on systemic anti-racism and anti-Black racism.

[Photo] ‘A good stepping stone’: Students, professors review new anti-racism course

September 16, 2020
Pitt will hold intramural sports in the Cost Sports Center, Trees Hall and Fitzgerald Field House. The capacity at each event during game time will be 25 people.

[Photo] Pitt prepares for new slate of intramural sports this fall

September 8, 2020
Panthers volleyball will start its season late with its first match on Sept. 25 in Syracuse, New York, against the Orange.

[Photo] Pitt placed in geographic pods for remainder of fall sports

September 6, 2020
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi (middle) points to players such as Rashad Weaver (left), Patrick Jones and Keyshon Camp to fill roles left by Jaylen Twyman (right) and Damarri Mathis.

[Photo] Narduzzi, Pitt defense must overcome key losses to build off impressive 2019 season

September 2, 2020
Staff writer Anna Ligorio recommends Mac Miller’s album “Circles” to accompany your morning coffee and commute.

[Photo] Staff Picks: Albums for the commute

August 27, 2020
A protester holds a “Trans People Belong” sign during a June protest for Black trans lives.

[Photo] Editorial | In absence of Pride, we should listen to our activists

August 25, 2020
According to Pitt data, Black students represented 5.26% of the undergraduate student body in 2019.

[Photo] ‘Embarrassing’: Black student leaders criticize low Black student enrollment

August 26, 2020
Former Pitt men’s basketball player Eric Hamilton has signed with British professional team Cheshire Phoenix, the team announced Tuesday.

[Photo] Former Panther Eric Hamilton signs with British professional team

August 21, 2020
Mask wearing is required on Pitt’s campuses.

[Photo] Editorial | Students need guidance, not just consequences

August 20, 2020
After widespread Black Lives Matter protests across the country, first-year students will now be required to take a course on anti-racism.

[Photo] Pitt offers new mandatory anti-racism class for first year students

August 23, 2020
Forbes-Craig Apartments is located across from the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland.

[Photo] Pitt to empty Forbes-Craig Apartments, frustrating residents

August 19, 2020
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[Photo] Pitt adds 11 cases after first week of online classes

August 24, 2020
Pittsburgh tattoo artists are navigating the world of socially distanced tattooing and attempting to ensure safety for their clients while coping with the pandemic themselves.

[Photo] ‘More motivated than ever’: Pittsburgh tattoo shops persevere through pandemic

August 17, 2020
“Liberty Magic @ Home,” a virtual show from Liberty Magic, a Downtown performing arts venue operated by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, streams Fridays at 7:30 p.m. on the Trust’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.

[Photo] Fall-ing into socially distant fun

August 21, 2020
While college dorms and apartments are notoriously small, students can still manage to eat healthy and diverse meals without the luxury of a fully equipped cooking space.

[Photo] Managing cooking in college

August 16, 2020
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[Photo] Letter from the Editor | Back to the future with TPN

August 18, 2020
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