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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt, convergence at odds over space

By GREG HELLER-LaBELLE January 24, 2003

This weekend, thousands of people will descend on Oakland to protest the possibility of a war... This weekend, thousands of people will descend on Oakland to protest the possibility of a war in Iraq.The...

Opinion | Your soulmate is out there, and you’re going to find them

Opinion | Your soulmate is out there, and you’re going to find them

By Sarah Liez, Senior Staff Columnist February 14, 2023
In honor of Valentine’s Day — and for all who read this, whether they be happily single, in a relationship or longing for someone — I’d like to share my personal soulmate theory. I believe, wholeheartedly, that every person has a soulmate. In fact, I believe we have several because there are eight billion people on Earth, so aren’t we bound to have more than one?
Senior staff writer Ben Bobeck reflects on his career at The Pitt News as he prepares for graduation.

Bobeck reflects on the highs, lows and in between of his TPN career

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer April 23, 2021
From quirky columns to pivotal features, senior staff writer Ben Bobeck reflects on the highs, lows and everything in between of his career at The Pitt News.
Colin Martin has worked for The Pitt News for two years.

TPN writer reflects on four years of Pitt athletics

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer April 22, 2019
Senior staff writer Colin Martin reflects on Pitt’s best sports moments during his time on campus, from the football team’s upset over Penn State in 2016 to its ACC Championship appearance in 2018.
“Grateful, thankful, overwhelmed”: Brown wins SGB presidency

“Grateful, thankful, overwhelmed”: Brown wins SGB presidency

By Brian Gentry and Emily Wolfe February 20, 2019
Zechariah Brown will serve as president of Pitt’s Student Government Board during the 2019-20 school year, after winning 62 percent of the vote against Albert Tanjaya Tuesday.

Kozlowski: Not all coups are created equal

By Mark Kozlowski February 23, 2010

Perhaps the clearest division between the United States and most of the rest of the world is... Perhaps the clearest division between the United States and most of the rest of the world is how the civilian...

Livin’ in the lounge with no guarantees

By ERIC LIDJI Senior Staff Writer August 28, 2001

What are the odds that three Josephs, all of whom are on a waiting list for student housing,... What are the odds that three Josephs, all of whom are on a waiting list for student housing, would be placed...

Editorial | The eclipse is not worth looking at with your naked eye

Editorial | The eclipse is not worth looking at with your naked eye

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 8, 2024
It’s easy to think that because it’s darker, the sun isn’t emitting as many damaging rays, and that therefore it’s safer to look at the eclipse than to look at the sun. But that’s just what Big Eye Damage wants you to think.
Pittsburgh Steelers newly signed quarterback Russell Wilson speaks with reporters during an NFL football press conference in Pittsburgh on Friday, March 15.

Take 4 | Ohtani, Wilson, Hip Drop and NCAA

By The Pitt News Staff March 22, 2024

On this week’s Take 4, The Pitt News’ Sports Desk gives their takes on topics such as the Steelers, March Madness, NFL defenses and Shohei Ohtani.  The Steelers should start Justin Fields // Brian...

NFL legend Jerry Rice, a three-time Super Bowl Champion, helped FedEx with the final delivery of the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center ahead of Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11. Rices delivery was assisted by longtime FedEx Express courier Bob Fini and FedEx HBCU Student Ambassador, Chanelle Houston on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Column | Super Bowl Sunday is a polarizing, interesting holiday

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

The Super Bowl has gained unrivaled cultural relevance over the last 58 years, entering the exclusive, “unofficial holiday” category. Similar to actual holidays, like Thanksgiving, which falls on the...

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