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

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 17, 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...

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

Pitt football looks to turn heads before NFL draft

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor April 2, 2024

After two straight years of success, Pitt football is in for a bit of a down year in the upcoming 2024 NFL draft. Only two Panthers — offensive lineman Matt Goncalves and cornerback M.J. Devonshire —...

Redshirt senior Cole Matthews grapples during a match against the NC State Wolfpack at the Fitzgerald Field House on Jan. 26.

Pitt wrestling fails to live up to potential at NCAA championship

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor March 25, 2024

Pitt wrestling experienced the highest of highs last season. While they made it look ugly at times, the Panthers battled throughout their dual schedule and ultimately clinched their second ACC regular...

Head coach Jeff Capel speaks to the team during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 4.

Pitt men’s basketball fails to make NCAA Tournament, declines NIT bid

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball had a disappointing Sunday evening, as the team failed to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The selection committee listed the Panthers as one of the first four teams out of the...

The Pitt logo in the outfield of Vartabedian Field.

Column | Pitt sports programs and their alcohol brand counterparts

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor February 21, 2024

Last year, I wrote a column comparing former Pitt quarterbacks to beer brands. While it remains my favorite article I’ve ever written for The Pitt News, it is time to get a little more extreme. After...

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