retro Archives - The Pitt News

‘Old is new again’: Heinz History Center hosts ninth annual Vintage PGH retro fair

By Jiya Narwal, Staff Writer • April 4, 2023

Thousands of shoppers crowded the Heinz History Center to explore five floors of local vendors selling clothes, accessories, antiques and kitchenware at Vintage Pittsburgh retro fair on Saturday.

Pitt Athletics unveils new style at Bigelow Bash

By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor • April 8, 2019

Pitt partnered with Nike’s Graphic Identity Group to design new royal blue and yellow uniforms across all sports.

Pitt announces date for Nike rebranding reveal

By Tessa Sayers, assistant sports editor • March 18, 2019

After much speculation that Pitt would be reverting back to its retro colors, things are expected to become official on April 7 at the Bigelow Bash.

Renovating Retro: Pitt athletics poised for return to retro colors

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Wrtier • February 25, 2019

In October of 2016, after adding more retro gear, the Pitt Team Store saw a 26 percent increase in apparel sales compared to the previous year. For now, Pitt’s marketing team and athletic department are subtly hinting at a restoration of the classic colors.

Pitt cedes to Syracuse for second time, 65-56

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • February 3, 2019

Pitt fell 65-56 to the Orange, extending the team’s losing streak to five games.

That was then, this is now: Pitt football undefeated 100 years ago

By Colin Martin | For The Pitt News • October 17, 2017

The year was 1917 — neither the Cathedral of Learning nor the Pittsburgh Steelers existed, and the Pittsburgh Pirates had finished last in the MLB standings with a 51-103 record. This was also the...