Homecoming Archives - Page 5 of 5

Down with the monarchy

By Grace McGinness, Staff Columnist • October 3, 2018

There is no place for homecoming court in 2018. That may sound harsh, but after all it’s just a silly tradition for students who want to have fun.

Last-minute picks for homecoming court

By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor • October 3, 2018

The nominees for homecoming court are decided, and it’s too late for any last-second additions. But there’s so many contestants who were disqualified just because they’re not students — and many would totally win if they could enter. If I could decide Pitt’s homecoming king and queen, these would be my choices.

Prediction: Orange to squeeze out victory over Panthers

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • October 3, 2018

Syracuse looks to bounce back from a narrow loss against No. 4 Clemson, while the Panthers are reeling from a blowout loss to No. 12 UCF.

Gallery: NC State defeats Pitt, 35-17

By Thomas Yang and Anna Bongardino | TPN Staff • October 14, 2017

Students face encouragement, difficulties when coming out

By Remy Samuels | For The Pitt News • October 13, 2017

Decked out in suits and dresses, Pitt’s LGBTQ+ alumni and current students congregated in the Gold Room of the University Club Wednesday, reminiscing about the evolution of the community and discussing...

Alumni reflect on Cathedral’s youth

By Bailey Frisco | Staff Writer • October 13, 2017

As a child, Edward Murphy used to walk through the muddy construction site of the Cathedral of Learning on his way to Schenley Theater — the current site of Hillman Library — with his younger brother...

False advertising: foreign students’ perceptions of Homecoming not always reality

By Alessandra Roberto / for The Pitt News • October 9, 2015

Homecoming week is meant to generate school pride, but for international students familiar with American stereotypes, it can end in disillusion. American universities’ homecomings continue many of...