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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

A Pitt women’s basketball team player drives toward the hoop during their game against Canisius at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Pitt’s winter sports well underway and preparing for holiday break contests

By Sara Meyer, Grace McNally November 21, 2024

Wrestling Pitt wrestling (1-0, ACC 0-0) is in full swing and hosts Lehigh this Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Fitzgerald Field House. Several Panthers have already taken home hardware this season, including...

Pitt sports gear up for big weekend ahead, major meets and rivalry matchups rearing Pitt’s way

Pitt sports gear up for big weekend ahead, major meets and rivalry matchups rearing Pitt’s way

By Grace McNally and Ella Cool November 14, 2024

Pitt sports are set for a weekend filled with competition. Volleyball takes on two Sunshine-State foes, basketball hosts its annual Backyard Brawl and cross-country and swimming and diving travel to big...

A referee holds up the hand of a Pitt wrestler at the match in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Nov. 3.

No. 23 Pitt wrestling and cross-country find success over the weekend

By Grace McNally and Zane Ingram November 4, 2024

Pitt XC posts strong showing at ACC Championships Pitt cross-country traveled to Cary, North Carolina, to compete in the ACC Championships this weekend. The women’s team completed a 6k and the men’s...

A Pitt swimmer swims freestyle during Saturday’s swimming and diving meet against Georgia Tech.

Pitt swim and dive hosts record-breaking meet

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

This weekend, Pitt swim and dive welcomed Georgia Tech to Trees Pool for its first home meet of the season. The competition was split between two days. On Friday, the diving team competed in the 1-meter...

Pitt swim makes a splash, crushing six pool records against Georgia Tech

Pitt swim makes a splash, crushing six pool records against Georgia Tech

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer November 2, 2024

On Saturday, Pitt swim and dive finished up its two-day meet against Georgia Tech. The Panthers broke six pool records, and the Yellow Jackets broke one of their own.  Pitt set new pool records in...

Fifth-year midfielder Chloe Minas (15) waves a Pitt soccer flag in celebration of their win against Louisville on Saturday.

Volleyball, cross country, women’s soccer tally successful weekend and look forward to future battles

By Sara Meyer, Grace McNally, and Matthew Scabilloni September 15, 2024

Volleyball The Pitt women’s volleyball team is still undefeated in sets and matches. The Panthers have won all 18 sets they have played and are now 6-0 heading into their biggest match of the season.  Pitt...

Members of the Ballroom Dance Club at Pitt pose for a picture.

Shall we dance?: Ballroom Dance Club at Pitt waltzes into 2024 competition season

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

Whether it's from popular media or from a background in the art, many are familiar with ballroom dancing. But did students know Pitt has its very own ballroom dance club? Open to both beginners and...

Pitt women’s cross country in the Panther Open in Schenley Park on Friday, Aug. 30.

Volleyball, cross country and women’s soccer prepare for a weekend of competition and hopeful success.

By Grace McNally, Sara Meyer, and Matthew Scabilloni September 12, 2024

Volleyball The No. 1 ranked Pitt women’s volleyball team concludes its three-game California road trip with two games in Malibu this weekend. The first of the two games is on Friday at 9:30 p.m. against...

Students in the Panther Pitt sing “Sweet Caroline” between the third and fourth quarter of Pitt football’s game against Kent State on Saturday Aug. 31 at Acrisure Stadium.

‘West Virginia who?’: Students, players share expectations for the 2024 Backyard Brawl

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

On Saturday, Sept. 14, Pitt football will take on longtime foe West Virginia in the much anticipated Backyard Brawl at Acrisure Stadium. Fans have engaged in much discourse online on the predicted outcome...

People sit around a table with pitchers of drinks at Hemingway’s.

Best bars restaurants and foods in Pittsburgh to watch sports

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer August 25, 2024

From Pitt’s campus to the city of Pittsburgh, there is never a shortage of sporting events to watch year-round in the Steel City. Nobody has enough time to go to every game, so what better way to watch...

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