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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

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

In the current day of social media and NIL, college athletes across the nation are given the opportunity to make a name for themselves on and off the field. Many athletes have gained a following and can...

Ian Labatch, dressed in a pope costume, holds an inflatable shark at the Pitt football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Ian Labatch, dressed in a pope costume, holds an inflatable shark at the Pitt football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

The Pope and the sharks: The Panther Pitt’s gameday traditions

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

The atmosphere at Acrisure Stadium on Pitt game days is unmatched. One of the most crucial factors that build up the strong sense of pride and spirit felt by everyone in attendance? The work of the Panther...

Junior attacker Jenna Hendrickson (36) chases after her opponent at the women’s lacrosse game versus UNC at Highmark Stadium on Saturday, Apr. 13.

Welcome to the party: The PLL announces addition of a professional women’s league

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

In recent years, lacrosse has been labeled one of the “fastest-growing sports globally.” Youth, high school and collegiate programs have gained popularity worldwide, and with that, have amassed large...

The Pitt Football team does the shark celebration at the football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

‘You better learn how to swim’: Pitt football “sharks” take ‘Cuse for a dip

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

Last Thursday, Pitt took on Syracuse in a highly anticipated matchup, and the Panthers lived up to the hype. Pitt put up 41 points against the Orange, shutting down top 10 senior quarterback Kyle McCord...

 Redshirt senior kicker Ben Sauls (90) prepares to kick the ball at the football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Pitt athletics brings treats and tricks this Halloween

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

As Halloween creeps closer, the time for candy, costumes and frights is right around the corner. This Thursday, the tradition will live on as kids dress up and go door to door asking the infamous question...

Pitt football prepares to enter the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi.

‘Pitt can compete with anybody’: Student sections flooded and attendance records broken in reaction to fall sports success

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

This fall, fans of Pitt athletics have a lot to talk about. With an undefeated football program, a nationally ranked men’s soccer team and a women’s volleyball team ranked No. 1 in the nation, the...

Pitt women’s lacrosse at Pitt Play Day on Sunday.

Pitt spring sports prepare for fall exhibitions

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Lacrosse  This upcoming Saturday, Pitt lacrosse heads down to Virginia to participate in a play day at James Madison University. This play day will serve as an opportunity for multiple schools to come...

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

Preseason naysayers quieted, Pitt football leaps into ACC play

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer September 30, 2024

For the first time since 2000, Pitt football sits at a current record of 4-0. After facing Kent State, Cincinnati, West Virginia and Youngstown State, the Panthers have shown their grit and determination...

Nike branded merchandise in the Pitt Shop.

NIL propels Panthers through a new era of college athletics

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

In the newly configured world of college athletics and NIL, Pitt athletes can now take advantage of the budding opportunities. Until 2021, collegiate athletes could not profit off their brand in the same...

Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt, right, celebrates with his brother T.J. Watt after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Pittsburgh fans switch blue for black as NFL and Steelers kickoff new season

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer September 8, 2024

On fall Saturdays in Pittsburgh, people don their blue and gold and either turn on their TV or make their way down to Acrisure Stadium to watch the Panthers take to the field for a college football matchup.  Sundays...

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