The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
"The Pitt News" crossed out on the Halloween Edition released on Oct. 29, 2025.

‘People just aren’t willing to talk’: The ‘chilling effect’ impacts student journalism 

By Madeline Ward, Senior Staff Writer • November 7, 2025
Student journalists report a growing “chilling effect” on their campuses, as administrative pressure and fear of repercussions make sources less willing to speak on the record.
Head coach Dan Fisher speaks to the Pitt volleyball team after a match at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Column | What lies ahead for Pitt volleyball

By Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer • September 19, 2025

For the first time this season, Pitt volleyball (8-2, ACC 0-0) gets to breathe. After an intense four-set victory over rival Penn State on the road, the Panthers now have a week off before conference play...

The Pitt volleyball team poses for a photo following its sweep of Penn State at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt Volleyball Dominates Penn State

By Jonathan Guo and Amber Farabaugh • September 19, 2024

Pitt Volleyball made history with a sellout crowd at the Petersen Events Center, continuing its winning streak with a 3-0 sweep of Penn State. Prior to the game, players received their ACC championship...

Editorial | The importance of school newspapers

Editorial | The importance of school newspapers

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 27, 2023
In light of the recent free speech news over at Penn State University, The Pitt News Editorial Board wants to make certain that students, staff and faculty are aware of the benefits a school newspaper brings to college campuses.
Pitt baseball players stand in the dugout during a game against Virginia Tech on March 24 at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt baseball trounces in-state rival Penn State 11-3 at PNC Park

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • May 16, 2023
The Pitt baseball program entered Tuesday night’s matchup with Penn State hoping to avoid a similar result to last year’s 19-6 blowout to the Nittany Lions. Instead, the Panthers rose to the occasion, trouncing the Nittany Lions 11-3.
Penn State’s Nittany Lion mascot.

April Fools Edition | Top eight reasons why Penn State is better than Pitt

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 31, 2022
Penn State is obviously better than Pitt — and we aren’t just writing this for April Fool’s Day.
Pitt men’s soccer played Penn State Monday night in a non-conference contest, defeating the Nittany Lions 1-0. Pictured is No. 8 Valentin Noel and No. 10 Bertin Jacquesson.

No. 15 men’s soccer nips Nittany Lions, 1-0, in first road win of 2021

By Kyle Saxon, Senior Staff Writer • September 13, 2021
On the heels of a statement victory to open conference play, No. 15 Pitt Men’s Soccer traveled to Happy Valley for a non-conference contest against rival Penn State on Monday night, and defeated the Nittany Lions 1-0.
First-year guard Dayshanette Harris (1) accounted for 26 of Pitt’s points during the Panthers' 78-73 loss to the Nittany Lions.

Harris’ big night not enough in 78-73 loss to PSU

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 6, 2019
Pitt women's basketball lost 78-73 in a game that served as a breakthrough for first-year guard Dayshanette Harris.
Pennsylvania State University's College Hall.

Editorial: Penn State’s fraternity report card is a step forward, other universities must participate

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 18, 2019
The colleges that did not provide data are failing the safety of their students, and possibly other students nationally.
Junior Alexander Dexter (13) rushes after the ball alongside University of Denver’s Destan Norman (8).

Pitt men’s soccer succumbs to PSU, 3-1

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • October 16, 2019
After knocking off No. 22 Virginia Tech last Friday, the Panthers couldn’t maintain their momentum and fell 3-1 at Penn State on Tuesday night.
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