beer and wine Archives - The Pitt News

Point-Counterpoint | Kick back, relax and watch Pitt at your local bar or restaurant

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • February 22, 2023

Sports Editor Richie Smiechowski argues that while seeing legendary moments in person might be memorable, the ups and downs of Pitt athletics are viewed more pleasantly with an affordably priced beverage at your local bar or restaurant.

Point-Counterpoint | Best place to watch Pitt games is at the venue

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • February 22, 2023

Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes argues that there’s no replacement for attending games in person, even in a city like Pittsburgh which has copious alternate options away from the stadium.

Staff Picks | Wine night movies

By The Pitt News Staff • February 23, 2022

What’s better than date night? Sitting in a blanket fort with your friends, passing a bottle of wine back and forth while you sob or cheer over a late-night movie. Here are some recommendations from our staff:

Six easy meals to defeat your hangover

By Sarah Demchak, Staff Writer • February 23, 2022

A raging headache, the urge to vomit and the insatiable thirst for anything wet and cold — all those shots last night were not worth it. But the day must go on, and food is fuel. Try these meals from staff writer Sarah Demchak to defeat that killer hangover.

Staff picks: TPN’s Wine and Dine Playlist

By The Pitt News Staff • February 23, 2022

There is more than one way to say “I love you” or “Let’s take this to the bedroom,” and these can all be conveyed through the mode of song — and a good bottle of wine. Listen to “Wine and Dine” playlist here:

Column | Pitt moments that made fans want to drink, in celebration or sadness

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • February 22, 2022

Being a Pitt fan is an emotional roller coaster and the Panthers can often drive their fans to the bottle. Big wins have caused them to pop champagne in celebration, but others compel them to down shots in defeat.

Opinion | Handling the ‘hangxiety’

By Nina Santucci, Staff Columnist • March 24, 2021

The hangover after a night of drinking can be rough, but the anxiety with it, also referred to as “hangxiety,” can be just as brutal.

Opinion | Pandemic stress exacerbates harm in drinking among college students

By Dalia Maeroff, Senior Staff Columnist • March 24, 2021

Pandemic-induced stress has not only exacerbated mental health issues but changed drinking culture to more of a coping mechanism.

Panthers fans share drinking traditions before games at Heinz Field

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • March 24, 2021

Football, tailgating and alcohol — a trio that never separates for many Pitt fans. Three fans spoke with The Pitt News to share some of their favorite drinking and tailgating traditions on Panther gamedays at Heinz Field.

Opinion | Must drinking always lead to debauchery?

By Grace McGinness, Staff Columnist • April 10, 2019

For all the people who don’t need or don’t want to throw a roof-blasting banger every weekend, here are some activities that are just as good — if not better — than screaming like a lunatic in a South O basement.