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The Pitt News

A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Times that refs screwed over Pitt fans

By Eli Smith, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and love is in the air. The weather is warm, the birds are chirping and happy couples are all around. But not everyone is so lucky to have someone to hold. What are single...

Members of Pitt’s MMA club pose for a photo at a competition.

Pitt MMA making waves in collegiate fighting

By Eli Smith, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

If there are any Pitt football fans still reeling from the Backyard Brawl this season, don’t worry — there is still a chance to even the score before the end of the year.  The National University...

Freshman Camy Kiser, senior Reagan Flannery and redshirt sophomore Ellen Baker run during the ACC Championships in Tallahassee, FL, on Oct. 27.

Pitt Cross Country stumbles, but shows improvement at ACC Championship

By Eli Smith, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

At the ACC Championship on Friday, Pitt cross country did not meet personal expectations. After a strong start to the season, the Panthers wanted to maintain momentum heading into the championship meet....

Pitt Football’s offense huddles before a play during the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Satire | Comparing Pitt football players to their monster counterparts

By Eli Smith, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

With Halloween upon us, I thought some Pitt football players might need costume advice. What follows are my suggestions, seeing as how each of these players are somewhat reminiscent of their respective...

Pitt Cross Country runners compete at a home meet in Sept. 2019.

Feature | Pitt cross country is trending upward in 2023

By Eli Smith, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Pitt men’s and women’s cross country have left much to be desired for fans in recent years, but this year’s group of runners is turning the program around. The team is improving in 2023 and hopes...

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