Finding your duo: Fortnite tournament draws gamers to Esports lounge on Valentine’s Day

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Senior Staff Writer • February 16, 2026

Gamers found a love for battle royale, new experiences and old friends at the Campus Recreation Center during the Feb. 14 event, “Fortnite: Find Your Duo”. In the Esports lounge, four teams of two...

Gallery: Recreation and Wellness Center

By Bhaskar Chakrabarti, Staff Photographer • September 24, 2025

Delayed Recreation and Wellness Center causes campus gym closures

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • September 7, 2025

Many Pitt gym facilities have permanently closed for the first few weeks of the semester in preparation for the delayed Recreation and Wellness Center opening, leaving some students frustrated.

De-stress events across campus offer students a break from studying

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

During finals week, departments across campus are offering wellness events to help students manage stress and prioritize self-care. These programs aim to give students meaningful breaks from studying and encourage a balance between academic success and mental well-being.

Pitt celebrates and acknowledges the importance of Women’s History Month with EmpowHER

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • March 18, 2025

Pitt’s Campus Recreation Center is one university program celebrating Women’s History Month with the EmpowHER series. This variety of physical and mental health activities empowers and motivates women to feel comfortable participating in male-dominated athletics. 

A crash course in recreational activities at Pitt

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer • August 7, 2024

To all the new Oaklanders looking to earn their stripes in physical activities around campus, you’re in the right place. Finding the space to play a sport or practice a recreational activity can get...

Parsing Pitt’s student workout facilities

By Camryn Simons, Staff Writer • July 25, 2020

Whether you’re looking for a place to play racquetball with friends, take a quick morning run or join group exercise classes, Pitt offers a wide variety of facilities for active students of all levels of commitment.

Jill Krantz named executive director of campus recreation

By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor • October 9, 2019

Vice Provost and Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner named Jill Krantz Pitt’s new executive director of campus recreation on Wednesday.