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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Editorial: Embrace the exclamation point!

Editorial: Embrace the exclamation point!

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 29, 2019
It’s time to see the exclamation point for what it is and embrace it.
Philadelphia Eagles’ Avonte Maddox, right, tackles the Dallas Cowboys’ Cole Beasley, left, during the second quarter on Nov. 11, 2018, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Panthers in the Pros: Patterson, Maddox and Zeuch

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • February 18, 2019
Despite some disappointing results in the present day, Pitt athletics has proven to be able to turn out a high number of professional athletes.
Pitt students network with UPMC recruiters at the 2014 Spring Career Fair. (TPN File Photo)

Being unprofessional in the classroom hurts your future

By Mariam Shalaby | Columnist • August 21, 2017

“Hey, Jordan!” yelled one of my classmates from the back of the room, grabbing the instructor’s attention. An unconventional way to call the teacher. The disrespect we show in class seems to increase...

Sidney Crosby rides through the parade in a pick up truck with the Stanley Cup next to him. (Photo by Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer)

GALLERY: Penguins Stanley Cup Victory Parade 2017

By Matt Hawley • June 14, 2017

An estimated crowd of 650,000 people gathered downtown on Wednesday morning to celebrate the Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup victory for the second year in a row. The Penguins secured the cup with a score...

Marijuana punishments inconsistent across professional sports

By Alex Wise / Staff Writer • April 20, 2015

Professional athletes smoke pot. We know this. It’s not a big secret, nor should it be.But even as state after state legalizes marijuana, major league sports officials continue to classify the drug in...

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