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 half-off appetizers during weeknight happy hours, you’re sure to satisfy your hungry stomach ...
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 few clear positives for some students. But closing 7-Eleven is a blow to every student who studies ...
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 host of the show, starting fall 2017. He will be the successor to Jesse Irwin, who is finishing his reign aft...
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 is unsurprising, what is surprising is that almost half of all late night talk shows lead back to one man: Stewart. He left a void in comedy and journalism with his departure from “The Daily Show,” but his influence on televis...