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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

‘Go birds’: Students climb light poles, celebrate Eagles Super Bowl victory over Chiefs

‘Go birds’: Students climb light poles, celebrate Eagles Super Bowl victory over Chiefs

By Spencer Levering and Abby Lipold February 10, 2025
Over one thousand Philadelphia Eagles fans flocked to the Cathedral of Learning to celebrate their team’s 40-22 Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.
Pitt football strategizes at the game against Cal at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Pitt football recruiting update

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

Pitt football has gone through quite a bit of change since the end of its 2024 season. A season marked by an elite start that ended with six straight losses has seen personnel turnover on both sides of...

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

Column | Steelers skid into another playoff loss

By Tommy O’Connor, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

On Saturday night, the Ravens defeated the Steelers 28-14 in an AFC North battle, resulting in Pittsburgh’s eighth straight year without a playoff win and a Ravens advancement to the next round of the...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields, middle, is congratulated by running back Najee Harris (22) and tight end Darnell Washington after scoring against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.

Steelers season went just how yinzers have come to expect

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 14, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers met a sad mean in the 2024-25 season. The Steelers were perfectly typecast average, just like every other year. With a 10-3 record in early December, fans’ dreams of a deep playoff...

Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jason Collier Jr. (50) reacts after the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game against Toledo, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit.

Pitt football loses 6OT bowl-game thriller, retains crucial players over the holiday break

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 5, 2025

Pitt football closed out its 2024 season over the holiday break with a 46-48 loss to Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit.  The loss dropped the Panthers to 7-6 and completed...

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 6, 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...

Pitt football runs onto the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi during the game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Pitt races to the Derby City for second-to-last match against Louisville

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

After their third consecutive loss, Pitt football is set for a showdown with Louisville this Saturday at 4 p.m. The Panthers suffered a heartbreaker this past Saturday against Clemson on senior day and...

Penalty strung Pitt football continues losing streak with drop to Clemson

Penalty strung Pitt football continues losing streak with drop to Clemson

By Dan Adeyemi, Staff Writer November 16, 2024

Coming into the game on a two-game losing streak, unranked Pitt football (7-3, ACC 3-3) hoped to bounce back by defeating No.18 Clemson (8-2, ACC 7-1). Clemson’s redshirt senior running back Phil...

Cat fight: Wounded Pitt football faces toughest challenge yet, welcoming Clemson to Pittsburgh

Cat fight: Wounded Pitt football faces toughest challenge yet, welcoming Clemson to Pittsburgh

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

After a heartbreaking upset at the hands of Virginia, Pitt football will look to piece together its season and finish the 2024 campaign strong. This goal is made more difficult given that the Panthers...

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