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
Colin Martin has worked for The Pitt News for two years.

TPN writer reflects on four years of Pitt athletics

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • April 22, 2019
Senior staff writer Colin Martin reflects on Pitt’s best sports moments during his time on campus, from the football team’s upset over Penn State in 2016 to its ACC Championship appearance in 2018.
Pitt football upset Penn State in 2016 with a last-minute interception and a final score of 42-39.

Stress-inducing moments from Pitt sports

By Trent Leonard, Staff Writer • April 22, 2019
Finals week is one of the most stressful times of the year, but you might feel more at ease after revisiting some of these anxiety-inducing Pitt games.
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis, the amphibian otherwise known as the hellbender.

Top 10: Excuses for missing a final

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 18, 2019
It happens. We get it. Here are the top 10 reasons you can give professors for why you missed your final that’s worth 30% of your grade.
Former Pitt defensive lineman Aaron Donald has committed a seven-figure donation to the Pitt Football Championship Fund.

Aaron Donald pledges 7-figure donation to Pitt football

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • April 17, 2019
After signing the most lucrative contract for a defensive player in NFL history, Aaron Donald gave some of that money back to the Pitt football program last Friday with a seven-figure donation.
Former Pitt running back and 2018 leading rusher Qadree Ollison made an appearance on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” show Tuesday morning to discuss his view that Pitt is RBU.

Does Pitt have a case for Running Back U?

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • April 17, 2019
Former Pitt running back Qadree Ollison recently asserted his case for Pitt as the premier producer of backfield talent.
Opinion | Top 10 things even scarier than Roc’s new look

Opinion | Top 10 things even scarier than Roc’s new look

By Julia Kreutzer, Staff Columnist • April 16, 2019
Pitt's new Panther logo strikes fear not only in the hearts of the competition but students as well. Here are 10 things even scarier than Roc’s new look.
Pitt Athletic’s current website.

Column: A requiem for Pitt Athletics’ old online layout

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • April 16, 2019
Along with drastic new changes to its color scheme, logo and uniforms, Pitt Athletics also made some new changes to its website. But in this case, newer doesn’t mean better.
Junior running back A. J. Davis (21) and sophomore wide receiver Shocky Jacques-Louis (18) celebrate during Pitt’s spring Blue-Gold game on Saturday.

3 takeaways from Pitt’s Blue-Gold Game

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • April 15, 2019
Saturday’s Blue-Gold Spring Game provided plenty to talk about, including performances that could indicate things to come and others that were too good — or too bad — to be true.
Kenny Pickett completed 13 of 23 passes for 140 yards and an interception in 2018's Blue and Gold Spring Game. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Everything you need to know for Saturday’s Blue-Gold game

By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer • April 12, 2019
Pitt’s annual Blue-Gold game is this Saturday, marking the end of spring practice and pitting teammates against each other in a full regulation-style, four-quarter scrimmage between two teams drafted from the team’s roster.
Top 10: Things to lobby for in Harrisburg

Top 10: Things to lobby for in Harrisburg

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 28, 2019
We don’t normally enjoy interacting with those who work in the State capital but here are our top 10 things to lobby for in Harrisburg.
Load More Stories