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 Pamela Smith | Contributing Editor
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra plays along with “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” playing on the screen above them.

[Photo] Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra enchants audiences with an immersive Harry Potter musical experience

By Casey Carter, Staff Writer
January 23, 2024
Mike Puthumana (Chad Danforth) kneels before Austin James (Troy Bolton) during rehearsals on Friday night.

[Photo] Photos: “We’re All in This Together” – 24-hour production of “High School Musical Jr.”

By Ethan Shulman, Pamela Smith, Alex Jurkuta, Bronco York, and Kaylee Uribe
January 22, 2024
Members of Theta Phi Alpha embrace during Sunday afternoon’s Bid Day on Soldiers and Sailors Lawn.

[Photo] Photos: Sororities gather on Soldiers and Sailors Lawn for Bid Day

January 22, 2024
A Pitt gymnast performs a beam routine during Saturday’s meet against the Kent State Golden Flashes at the Fitzgerald Field House.

[Photo] Preview | Pitt Athletics gear up for an exciting weekend of events

January 19, 2024
First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles past a Canisius player during Pitt men's basketball's game against Canisius Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

[Photo] The Panthers’ tournament hopes, opportunity for revenge sit on a Thin Blue Devil Line

January 18, 2024
Pitt gymnastics team members celebrate after a beam routine during Saturday’s meet against the Kent State Gold Flashes at the Fitzgerald Field House.

[Photo] Pitt gymnastics falls to Kent State

January 15, 2024
Freshman Kenny Johnson (2) competes for a catch during the game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium on Oct 14, 2023.

[Photo] Pitt football welcomes back key starters in 2024

January 10, 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.

[Photo] Sports news students may have missed over winter break

January 9, 2024
Pitt passes the ball in front of senior forward Blake Hinson (2) during Pitt men's basketball's game against Canisius Saturday night.

[Photo] Pitt men’s basketball comes up short against Miami

January 27, 2024
Pitt players chase a Canisius player during Pitt men's basketball's game against Cansius Saturday night.

[Photo] Column | Pitt men’s basketball is starting to make a name for itself in the NBA

July 16, 2024
The Pitt Panthers celebrate their win against Washington State in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday.

[Photo] Pitt volleyball sweeps Washington State, advances to Elite Eight

December 7, 2023
The Pitt Panthers celebrate their win against Washington State in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday.

[Photo] Pitt volleyball sweeps Washington State, advances to Elite Eight

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) celebrates after Pitt scores against West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, WV Wednesday night.

[Photo] Pitt basketball, led by Blake Hinson and the Oakland Zoo, defeat West Virginia 80-63 in the 2023 Backyard Brawl

December 6, 2023
Redshirt senior wide receiver Bub Means (0) catches a pass for a touchdown during a game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4.

[Photo] Column | Pitt athletes who excelled in their final year

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Freshman Forward Albert Thorsen (9) attempts a midair kick during a match against UNC at the Petersen Sports Complex on Friday, Sept. 29.

[Photo] Column | Grading Pitt’s fall sports programs

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
People hold signs and flags at a rally in support of Palestine in Oakland on Oct. 10.

[Photo] Opinion | Pay attention to the language of war

December 4, 2023
First-year guard Aaryn Battle (1) controls the ball during the game against Saint Francis at the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday night.

[Photo] Takeaways | Men’s basketball falters, women’s basketball dominates

December 1, 2023
A Palestinian flag in front of the Cathedral of Learning at a rally in support of Palestine on Oct. 19.

[Photo] Opinion | Academic institutions must address their complicity and complacency in the face of racism, Islamophobia and exclusion on campuses

December 1, 2023
A traditional skirt on display in the Czechoslovakian Nationality Room in the Cathedral of Learning.

[Photo] Slovak Film Festival celebrates Pittsburgh's Slovak community, reflects on authoritarian history

November 28, 2023
A play during the match against JMU at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Thursday night.

[Photo] Pitt men’s soccer falls to James Madison 3-2 in NCAA Tournament first round

November 17, 2023
First-year linebacker Jordan Bass (20) celebrates after a play during the game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 4.

[Photo] Pitt football falls to Duke 30-19, finishes season 3-9

November 25, 2023
Pitt players at a game against Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 5, 2022.

[Photo] Takeaways | Pitt football faces ugly loss against Syracuse

November 13, 2023
Candles arranged in the shape of the Star of David under the tent at Schenley Plaza on Friday.

[Photo] Candlelight vigil commemorates hostages taken, lives lost in Israel

November 12, 2023
A hog wears a pair of sunglasses during the Pittsburgh Pet Expo this Sunday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

[Photo] Pet Expo attracts furry, scaly and feathered companions to Pittsburgh

November 6, 2023
Redshirt senior wide receiver Bub Means (0) catches a pass for a touchdown during Saturday evening's game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium.

[Photo] Takeaways | Pitt football’s offensive struggles continue while defense shines against Florida State

November 5, 2023
Senior guard KJ Marshall (12) runs with the ball in an exhibition game on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center against Pitt Johnstown.

[Photo] Takeaways | Pitt basketball handles Pitt-Johnstown, comes away with lessons learned

November 4, 2023
Redshirt senior Bub Means (0) celebrates after a play during the game on Saturday, Oct. 14, against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium.

[Photo] Preview | Pitt football looks for an upset against No. 14 Notre Dame

October 26, 2023
A giant jack-o’-lantern sits on display with the Pittsburgh skyline carved into the brow at the Monster Pumpkin Festival in the Strip District on Saturday.

[Photo] Monster Pumpkin Festival turns the Strip District into a sea of orange

October 23, 2023
A giant jack-o’-lantern sits on display with the Pittsburgh skyline carved into the brow at the Monster Pumpkin Festival in the Strip District on Saturday.

[Photo] Monster Pumpkin Festival turns the Strip District into a sea of orange

By Daniella Levick, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
A Palestinian flag in front of the Cathedral of Learning in a rally in support of Palestine on Thursday afternoon.

[Photo] Student organizations demand Chancellor Gabel ‘name the suffering of the Palestinian people’

October 19, 2023
Redshirt Sophomore Christian Veilleux (11) leads the Pitt Band in the Victory Song following Saturday night's win against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium.

[Photo] Photos: Pitt Football beats Louisville 38-21

October 15, 2023
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