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
Sophomore forward Edward Kizza (9) scored both of Pitt’s goals during the Panther’s 2-0 victory over Virginia Wednesday night.

Kizza propels Pitt past Virginia in ACC Tournament upset

By Ben Zimmer, Staff Writer • November 1, 2018
The Pitt men’s soccer team opened ACC tournament play Wednesday night by shocking No. 6 Virginia, beating the Cavaliers 2-0 on the road and giving the Panthers their first ever ACC tournament win since joining the conference in 2013.
Junior guard Jasmine Whitney (3) contributed 13 points to Pitt’s 68-46 victory over Gannon.

Women’s basketball beats Gannon 68-46 in exhibition opener

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • October 31, 2018
Unlike last season, when the Panthers lost 73-68 to IUP, the Pitt women’s basketball team defeated its Division II opponent Gannon, 68-46.
The Panthers moved to 3-1 in the ACC after Saturday's 54-45 win against Duke.

Can Pitt emerge from the ACC’s Coastal quagmire?

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 30, 2018
Despite losing a crucial conference game to lowly one-win North Carolina, Pitt has been given new life thanks to the ACC becoming the football embodiment of Murphy’s law.
Junior receiver Maurice Ffrench completed two passes from sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett.

Takeaways: Pitt remains consistently inconsistent

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • October 29, 2018
Pitt beat Duke 54-45 last Saturday to keep their hopes of an ACC Costal Division Championship alive. V'Lique Carter was one bright spot in a game that was otherwise once again defined by an inconsistent defense and quarterback.
Pitt Volleyball lost its first match of the season, 3-1, this weekend to Duke.

Weekend Sports: Volleyball’s win streak snapped at 23

By Kate Hall, For the Pitt News • October 28, 2018
Pitt’s football team found success Saturday but it was a tough Halloweekend for the University’s other sports, with the No. 5 volleyball team suffering its first loss of the season Sunday.
A single-use sharps disposal container.

Pitt needs needle disposal containers

By Cammy Morsberger, For The Pitt News • October 24, 2018
Needle use is on the rise — hundreds of thousands of young people use needles to treat illnesses — yet Pitt has no needle disposal boxes in public restrooms.
Sophomore forward Alexander Dexter completed the Panthers’ only goal during the team’s 2-1 loss at West Virginia Tuesday night.

WVU bests Pitt men’s soccer 2-1 in Backyard Brawl

By Ben Zimmer, Staff Writer • October 23, 2018
The Pitt men's soccer team was without leading scorer Edward Kizza and it hurt them Tuesday night — the Panthers fell 2-1 at WVU.
The Panther’s running game, led by senior running back Qadree Ollison (30), ranks at 45th in the nation with an average of 183.5 yards per game. The team’s passing game, led by sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett (8), lags behind, ranking 118th with 142 yards per game. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Assistant Visual Editor)

Prediction: Pitt football to right the ship against Duke

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 21, 2018
Pitt football is a tough team to predict, but both recent and historical evidence points to a Panther victory over Duke this Saturday.
Jenna Teplitzky, a sophomore history and theater arts major, practices jumps at the Pitt Figure Skating club’s practice Tuesday morning. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Assistant Visual Editor)

Pitt figure skating spins into 2018 competition season

By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer • October 17, 2018
The Pitt figure skating team is gearing up for its first competition at New York University in November — but just two years ago, there was no team at all.
(Illustration by Eli Savage | Staff Illustrator)

Pitt grad students deserve right to unionize

By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Columnist • October 17, 2018
Graduate students may be here for an education, but at universities, including Pitt, grad students don’t just function as scholars, but employees as well. They should have the right to unionize.
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