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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

A Pitt gymnast performs a beam routine during Saturday’s meet against the Kent State Golden Flashes at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Preview | Pitt Athletics gear up for an exciting weekend of events

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer January 19, 2024

With the second week of the spring semester underway, Pitt Athletics is having an action-packed weekend with exciting match-ups across all winter sports teams. Here’s a preview of this weekend’s events: Men’s...

Junior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets up a spike for a teammate during Saturday night’s match against USC in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Grading Pitt’s fall sports programs

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

The 2023 fall semester at Pitt is coming to a close, marking the time for final grades and exams, as well as the conclusion of the fall sports season.  As Pitt nears the end of the first semester of...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Christian Veilleux (11) throws a pass during Saturday afternoons game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium.

Preview | Pitt football travels to Yankee Stadium to play Syracuse in a long-standing rivalry

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

Pitt football (2-7, 1-4 ACC) travels to the Bronx to take on Syracuse (4-5, 0-5 ACC) on Saturday. Yankee Stadium will host the Panthers and the Orange in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the first...

Pitt gymnasts celebrate during the NCAA regionals at the Petersen Events Center in April.

Feature | Pitt gymnastics navigates major changes in new season

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

Coming into the season with a new head coach and in a new conference, Pitt gymnastics is in completely uncharted territory.  The Panthers will compete in the ACC for the first time this season, after...

Redshirt senior Bub Means (0) celebrates after a play during the game on Saturday, Oct. 14, against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium.

Preview | Pitt football looks for an upset against No. 14 Notre Dame

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

After a devastating loss to Wake Forest last weekend, Pitt (2-5, ACC 1-3) travels to South Bend, Indiana, to take on No. 14. Notre Dame (6-2). This is the 73rd game between these two teams. The Fighting...

Dexter Henry poses for a photo.

Q&A | Pitt alum and sports journalist Dexter Henry reflects on time with TPN, offers advice to Pitt students

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

Dexter Henry is a Pitt alum who has worked in the sports journalism industry since his graduation from Pitt in 2005. He began his career at the Brooklyn Skyline Newspaper, where he covered general assignment...

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis warms up for a game against Southern Mississippi on Saturday, Sept. 9, in Tallahassee, Fla.

Column | The three scariest quarterbacks remaining on Pitt football’s schedule

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

Pitt football has five games remaining in the season. The remainder of their season is truly frightening as they face several competitive, ranked ACC teams — all with top-tier quarterbacks. With Halloween...

Pitts football team and head coach Pat Narduzzi run onto the field for the first game of the season against Wofford at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Preview | Pitt football gets ready for critical ACC game against Wake Forest

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

Pitt football’s massive upset against Louisville last Saturday created optimism amongst Pitt fans as the Panthers ended their four-game losing streak against the No. 14 team in the nation. The Panthers...

Pitt Volleyball sweeps Notre Dame for win No. 16

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer October 15, 2023

On Sunday, Pitt Volleyball visited Notre Dame to take on the Fighting Irish for a crucial ACC matchup. Pitt came into this matchup ranked No. 8 in the country with a record of 15-3 (6-1 in ACC). Notre...

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