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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt football runs out onto the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | How far can Pitt football go this year?

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor September 24, 2024

I don’t think I was the only Pitt fan who felt pessimistic coming into the 2024 football season. The team stunk of failure after the 2023 season, and none of its offseason moves made me feel confident...

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein leads the Pitt band after Pitt football’s victory over Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 2 at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | Pitt football has a budding superstar

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor September 16, 2024

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein couldn’t contain his excitement on the sidelines during the waning moments of Pitt football’s comeback 38-34 win over West Virginia on Saturday. Holstein...

Junior Quarterback Nate Yarnell (19) is a player to watch during the 2024 Football Season.

Column | What to make of Pitt football quarterback situation

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor August 27, 2024

The date Nov. 24, 2017, may ring a bell for some Pitt football fans. After a mediocre 4-7 campaign in 2017, Pitt entered its final game staring up at Goliath, as No. 2 Miami looked to cement itself in...

(from left to right) Managing Editor Brian Sherry, and Editor-in-Chief Ryleigh Lord

Meet the Editors: The Chiefs

By Brian Sherry, Ryleigh Lord August 25, 2024

The Pitt News is home to an incredible and dynamic staff of nearly 200 editors, photographers, illustrators and writers that work nearly every day of the week for the publication. As an entirely student-run...

Hillel JUC, other Jewish organizations condemn “Palestine solidarity encampment” protests

Hillel JUC, other Jewish organizations condemn “Palestine solidarity encampment” protests

By Brian Sherry, Editor-in-Chief June 4, 2024

The “Palestine solidarity encampment” protest ended on Tuesday morning around 2 a.m. after negotiations with the Mayor’s office. The protesters, who constructed their encampment on the Cathedral...

“Liberated Zone” created by protesters at the Palestine Solidarity Encampment on Sunday night.

“Palestine solidarity encampment” continues, police increase response overnight

By Brian Sherry and Spencer Levering June 3, 2024

The “Palestine solidarity encampment” on the Cathedral of Learning lawn is entering its second day, despite a more active response from police Sunday night and Monday morning. The protesters are demanding...

Pro-Palestinian protesters re-establish an encampment on Cathedral lawn

Pro-Palestinian protesters re-establish an encampment on Cathedral lawn

By Brian Sherry, Editor-in-Chief June 2, 2024

At least 200 Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside of the Cathedral of Learning lawn on Sunday evening to re-establish a “Palestine solidarity encampment.” At least one person was arrested. This...

President Joe Biden speaks at the United Steelworkers headquarters in downtown on Wednesday afternoon.

Biden talks new economic plans, makes case against Trump in visit to Pittsburgh

By Brian Sherry, Contributing Editor April 18, 2024

Pennsylvania took center stage in the rapidly approaching 2024 presidential election this week. Both candidates visited Pennsylvania in the past few days, and the polls show the race in the swing state...

President Joe Biden speaks on Friday at Carnegie Mellon University’s Mill 19 to tout his administration’s investment in infrastructure.

President Biden set to visit Pittsburgh this afternoon

By Brian Sherry, Contributing Editor April 17, 2024

President Joe Biden is set to give his remarks this afternoon at the United Steelworkers building in Downtown Pittsburgh. The address at the steel union headquarters comes after the Biden Administration...

The inside of the student-athlete academic advising center at the University of Pittsburgh.

Pitt athletics impresses professors with academic support

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor April 16, 2024

Earlier this month, Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders made waves on the internet for appearing in a viral video in which he scolded his team. Sanders wasn’t upset about his players' performance...

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