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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

Marcony Pimentel scored a goal in Pitt mens soccer’s win over Penn State in overtime Tuesday night. (Photo by Betty Shen | Staff Photographer)

Pitt mens soccer edges out PSU in overtime, 3-2

By Trent Leonard / For The Pitt News October 10, 2017

Coming off of a tough loss against No. 16 Duke last Friday, Pitt men’s soccer was looking for a revival. In a tense matchup against in-state rival Penn State Tuesday at Ambrose Urbanic Field, they found...

(Illustration by Liam McFadden | Staff Illustrator)

Editorial: Recognize the consequences of comedy

By The Pitt News Editorial Board September 17, 2017

On the sidelines at the football game between Pitt and Oklahoma State this weekend, a female Pitt fan likely had little idea she would be one of the highlights from the game on social media. But that’s...

(Illustration by Liam McFadden | Staff Illustrator)

Piazza case should be a lesson: to be an adult, be accountable

By Anne Marie Yurik | For The Pitt News September 14, 2017

Imagine you’re an average college student at a fraternity party. It’s cold — February in central Pennsylvania always is. Suddenly, someone falls down the stairs. They’re drunk enough that they...

Coach Pat Narduzzi yells as he approaches the sideline during Pitts game against Penn State on Saturday. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

Narduzzi talks loss and looks ahead to Oklahoma State

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer September 12, 2017

Despite Pitt facing another top 10 team in the Oklahoma State Cowboys this weekend, Pitt football Head Coach Pat Narduzzi focused much of Monday’s press conference on last week’s rivalry game against...

Penn States Old Main (Photo via Wikipedia Commons)

Auditor’s concerns with PSU partially apply to Pitt

By Janine Faust / Senior Staff Writer June 28, 2017

The Pennsylvania auditor general harshly criticized Penn State after a recent audit, raising some concerns that apply to other state-related universities, including Pitt. In his 112-page audit report,...

Jury foreman calls guilty verdict against ex-Penn State president a ‘mistake’

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The foreman of the jury that convicted former Pennsylvania State University President Graham B. Spanier of child endangerment said Thursday that he believes the verdict was a “mistake,”...

Josh Coan (16) took Pitts only shot on goal against Penn State Tuesday night at Jeffrey Field in State College. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Men’s soccer blasted by Penn State, 1-0

The Pitt men’s soccer team went scoreless for its fourth game in a row after falling 1-0 against Penn State Tuesday night.   The Panthers (2-9-2) struggled to keep Penn State’s (5-6-1) offensive...

Joe Paterno leading the Nittany Lions as their Head Coach from 1966-2011. (TNS)

Storied past of Pitt vs. Penn State

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 6, 2016

This Saturday at Heinz Field, the Pitt Panthers and Penn State Nittany Lions will renew one of college football’s most storied rivalries after a 16-year hiatus. The in-state battle for supremacy between...

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