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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.

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.

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...

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...