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
Magee-Womens Research Institute is the largest independent women’s research institute in the country with a focus on women’s health.

Breast cancer researchers continue innovating

By Sid Lingala, Staff Writer • February 7, 2019
Innovations in technology for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment bring hope to patients and exciting discoveries to researchers.
First-year guard, Jahsyni Knight (0), feels the Pink the Petersen game is a good chance to empower women and bring awareness to breast cancer.

Pitt Coaches prepare to Pink the Pete for the first time

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • February 7, 2019
Pitt’s Women’s Basketball team will be playing in its 12th annual Pink the Petersen game this Sunday against Miami. While this game always holds special meaning for coaches, players and survivors, this year it hits especially close to home for members of Pitt’s team.
A group of women at the 2018 Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure show their support holding a banner stating the event’s motto, “Be Bold. Be Fearless. Be More Than Pink.” (Photo by Jon Kunitsky | Staff Photographer)

Survivors, supporters race for the cure in Schenley

By Madeline Gavatorta | Staff Writer • May 16, 2018

Amber Baker led her team of “Bosom Buddies” through Schenley Park this Mother’s Day with her daughter, Angelina Chertik, who traveled across the state from Philadelphia to attend the Susan G. Komen...

Between balancing school, work and ambitious plans to run across the nation, cancer survivor Monica Henderson is up for any challenge.

Monica Henderson: A run for your money

By Hannah Schneider, Staff Writer • April 4, 2018

At 5 p.m. in her Tower A dorm, Monica Henderson begins her familiar routine — right sock, left sock, right shoe, left shoe — and ties her turquoise and grey running sneakers. Bending down to touch...

Attendees of Sunday’s Pink the Pete game held signs in support of those affected by breast cancer. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Photos: Women’s basketball plays Duke at 11th Pink the Pete

By Thomas Yang | Visual Editor • January 29, 2018

With more than 2,000 fans in a sea of pink in support of a cure for breast cancer, the Pitt women’s basketball team fell 58-46 to No. 18 Duke in the 11th annual Pink the Peterson game. “It’s...

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