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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Ben Skowronek playing for Northwestern.

Column | Ben Skowronek serving as unsung hero for Steelers

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

Wide receiver Ben Skowronek hasn’t had it easy during the last year.  A former seventh-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 2021, Skowronek had the luck of getting drafted by the team that would...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) celebrates his 32-yard touchdown reception with teammate wide receiver George Pickens (14) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Column | The Mike Williams redemption arc is here

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Brandon Aiyuk. Davante Adams. Cooper Kupp. DeAndre Hopkins. Christian Kirk. Adam Thielen.  Name after name cycled through the rumor mill, some more exciting than others, as Steelers general manager...

Pittsburgh Steelers newly signed quarterback Russell Wilson speaks with reporters during an NFL football press conference in Pittsburgh on Friday, March 15.

Column | Wilson’s second impression will be even more important than his first

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

On a star-studded Sunday night in the Steel City, Russell Wilson finally made his long-awaited debut as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who routed the New York Jets by a final score of 37-15. Wilson...

Column | Penguins’ Tristan Jarry situation mirrors Jack Campbell in Edmonton — so should the solution

Column | Penguins’ Tristan Jarry situation mirrors Jack Campbell in Edmonton — so should the solution

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer October 20, 2024

It’s hard to imagine that this season could have started out any worse for Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry.  Jarry was lit up for six goals in Pittsburgh’s season opener, while his...

A worker at the sports book in the Ocean Casino Resort counts money on Feb. 6, 2023, in Atlantic City, N.J.

Point-Counterpoint: Sports Gambling

By Conor Hutchison and Tommy O September 19, 2024

Sports gambling has found its way to the forefront of sports culture. We see countless Fanduel and DraftKings ads during sporting events, but is this a good or bad thing? Despite the popularity of the...

Roc the Panther waves a flag at the Pitt football spring game on April 15 at Acrisure Stadium.

Comparing Pitt sports teams to food

By James Carter, Staff Writer August 27, 2024

Have you ever looked up with two minutes left in the fourth quarter of a do-or-die Pitt football game and wondered, “Would this team be a meat or a carb?” If so, you’re not alone. In times of stress...

Junior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) high-fives other Pitt players during Pitt men's basketball's game against Canisius on Dec. 9, 2023.

Column | ACC’s wins in tournament proves Pitt should’ve made it in

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer March 31, 2024

Selection Sunday is a national holiday among sports fans. While some teams are all but expecting a ticket, or have gained one through conference titles, the rest of the tournament hopefuls await that fateful...

NFL legend Jerry Rice, a three-time Super Bowl Champion, helped FedEx with the final delivery of the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center ahead of Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11. Rice's delivery was assisted by longtime FedEx Express courier Bob Fini and FedEx HBCU Student Ambassador, Chanelle Houston on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Column | Super Bowl Sunday is a polarizing, interesting holiday

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

The Super Bowl has gained unrivaled cultural relevance over the last 58 years, entering the exclusive, “unofficial holiday” category. Similar to actual holidays, like Thanksgiving, which falls on the...

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin holds his season-ending meeting with reporters at the NFL football team's practice facility in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Jan. 18.

Column | Steelers need to boost roster, believe in Tomlin to return to glory

By Elijah Carter, Staff Writer January 19, 2024

While the Pittsburgh Steelers are never terrible or find themselves among the basement dwellers of the NFL, they aren’t particularly great either. The perfect word to describe them is mediocre. But positive...

Pitt band members celebrate during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Boston College on Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Column | The Oakland Zoo is the best student section in all of college basketball

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor October 31, 2023

Believe it or not, I’ve only sat in the Oakland Zoo once in my time at Pitt. It was in 2022, when Pitt men’s basketball faced off against Duke during former Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s...

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