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‘It’s showtime:’ Pitt Tonight premieres its eighth season with a new host

By Patrick Swain, Staff Writer • August 28, 2022

Nick Cassano recalls his first time on the set of Pitt Tonight, the campus late-night comedy show where he spent the past year as a writer, saying the thrilling showtime atmosphere drew him in. Now, he is taking the helm as Pitt Tonight’s new host.

Editorial: Lilly Singh is what late night needs

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 4, 2019

Singh’s new role with NBC is a huge step forward for diversity and representation on late-night television.

Student restaurant deals should go beyond Oakland

By Delilah Bourque | Columnist • May 30, 2018

The best part of being a Pitt student is the endless dining options available around campus — and the deals that come with them. Whether it’s late-night, half-price pizzas at The Porch or Stack’d’s...

Editorial: The Pitt News bids 7-Eleven farewell

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 28, 2017

Today is the last day Pitt students can get Slurpees, cheap coffee, pizza, cigarettes and condoms on campus, 24/7. Pitt will open a University-owned grocery store in 7-Eleven’s place, which has a...

Pitt Tonight announces Andrew Dow as new host

By Ashwini Sivaganesh and John Hamilton / News Editors • April 6, 2017

For a show that is only wrapping up its second season, “Pitt Tonight” is already at the end of an era. “Pitt Tonight” announced on Twitter Wednesday that first-year Andrew Dow will be the next...

Bee joins late night, Stewart club

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer • February 2, 2016

Samantha Bee may become the first woman in late-night television this week, but she’s also extending the genre’s latest trend — emulating Jon Stewart. While the state of late-night talk shows...