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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
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 14, 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.
The Panthers moved to 15-0 in the ACC after a 3-1 win over FSU on Friday

Nittany Lions nip Pitt’s perfect start

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • September 22, 2019
In front of a record-breaking crowd, No. 6 Pitt volleyball fell to No. 4 Penn State at the Petersen Events Center on Sunday afternoon in a thrilling 3-2 loss.
Unrivaled: No. 6 Pitt stays perfect with sweep at No. 4 PSU

Unrivaled: No. 6 Pitt stays perfect with sweep at No. 4 PSU

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • September 21, 2019
Pitt volleyball made a huge statement Friday night, sweeping Penn State in Happy Valley to preserve its undefeated season.
Junior quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is tackled for a loss right outside of the Penn State goal line.

Film Study: Reliving Pitt’s goal-line collapse

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 20, 2019
It’s now been six days since Pitt football lost in heartbreaking fashion to Penn State, so let's break down exactly what went wrong on the goal line.
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