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Chas Bonasorte, owner of The Pittsburgh Stop on the corner of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard, stands in front of his apparel and merchandise stand.
Chas Bonasorte, owner of The Pittsburgh Stop on the corner of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard, stands in front of his apparel and merchandise stand.

Pitt Stop owner Chas Bonasorte passes away at age 70

By Amanda Yu, Senior Staff Writer

Charles “Chas” Bonasorte, former Pitt linebacker, owned and operated the iconic Pitt merch vendor on Forbes and Bigelow, the Pitt Stop, for 35 years. Community members say Bonasorte’s passing is a profound loss for the Pittsburgh community.

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Sophomore opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) prepares to serve during the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024 at the Petersen Events Center.

What’s next for Pitt volleyball after hectic offseason

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor

Pitt volleyball will look entirely different in 2025. This isn’t to say that the team won’t have championship aspirations in 2025 — a goal that...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) celebrates his 32-yard touchdown reception with teammate wide receiver George Pickens (14) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Struggling Steelers take on division rival Ravens in wild-card round

January 8, 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

Column | This is the most defining moment in half a decade for Mike Tomlin

January 8, 2025

News

Everything to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder for winter in Pittsburgh

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer

Winter has officially arrived in Pittsburgh. With snow blanketing campus and CBS News ranking Pittsburgh the nation’s fourth-cloudiest city, health experts...

Pitt Stop owner Chas Bonasorte passes away at age 70

January 7, 2025

Charles “Chas” Bonasorte, owner of the Pitt Stop and former Pitt linebacker, passed away in December at the age of 70 after a six-year battle with...

Couple charged in Knowles protest sentenced to prison and probation and owe nearly $50,000 in damages

January 7, 2025

The couple who threw a homemade firework at Pitt Police officers and planted two smoke bombs during a protest against conservative commentator Michael...

Opinions

Opinion | There is no such thing as the perfect victim

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor

Many people dismissed Blake Lively’s allegations of sexual assault, not by carefully weighing the evidence presented in her suit or by adhering to the principle of “innocent until proven guilty,” but rather because of personal judgments about her character.

Editorial | The new House rules set the tone for a dangerous Republican trifecta

January 7, 2025

Opinion | Failing your New Year’s resolution is better than not making one

January 6, 2025

Sports

What’s next for Pitt volleyball after hectic offseason

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor

Pitt volleyball will look entirely different in 2025. This isn’t to say that the team won’t have championship aspirations in 2025 — a goal that...

Struggling Steelers take on division rival Ravens in wild-card round

January 8, 2025

After squandering a division lead and a 10-3 start, the now 10-7 Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Baltimore to face their red-hot archrival the Baltimore...

Column | This is the most defining moment in half a decade for Mike Tomlin

January 8, 2025

Mike Tomlin is the most polarizing figure in town. The national media has long praised the resumé of Mike Tomlin, and to his credit, it is quite...

Culture

Defying expectations and gravity: Why I’m holding space for the new ‘Wicked’ movie

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer

Elphaba’s battle cry at the end of a Target commercial, Ariana Grande clutching Cynthia Erivo’s finger, space being held for the lyrics of defying...

Photos: Phipps Conservatory’s Garden Railroad

December 6, 2024

Phipps conservatory put up their annual Garden Railroad display with a theme of Movie Magic. The display will run until March. 5th 2025.

The Pitt Jazz Ensemble performs at Bellefield Hall

December 6, 2024

The Pitt Jazz Ensemble performed its semesterly collection of various jazz pieces on Thursday, Nov. 21. The concert, which was conducted by director Ralph...

TOP STORIES

What’s next for Pitt volleyball after hectic offseason

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor • January 8, 2025

Struggling Steelers take on division rival Ravens in wild-card round

By James Carter, Staff Writer • January 8, 2025

Column | This is the most defining moment in half a decade for Mike Tomlin

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer • January 8, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball dominated in Durham by Flagg and No. 4 Blue Devils

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer • January 7, 2025

Opinion | There is no such thing as the perfect victim

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • January 7, 2025

Couple charged in Knowles protest sentenced to prison and probation and owe nearly $50,000 in damages

By Neel Kamal and Spencer Levering • January 7, 2025

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Pennsylvania Midterm Elections
November 7, 2022

Pitt Stop owner Chas Bonasorte passes away at age 70

By Amanda Yu, Senior Staff Writer • January 7, 2025

NEWS

Everything to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder for winter in Pittsburgh

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • January 8, 2025

Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

Chancellor and Provost office to take control of local antisemitism initiative

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • January 5, 2025

Maintenance delays, lockouts and a bag of weed: HERE Pittsburgh residents share living struggles one year later

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • December 7, 2024

Police blotter: Nov. 21 – Dec. 2

By News Editors • December 6, 2024

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