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Michael Meyer: The art of educating future writers

By Julianna Steach, Staff Columnist • May 2, 2025

Michael Meyer leads his English students to be the best versions of themselves day in and day out.

Note to Self // March Mindfulness

By Morgan Arlia, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025

In the fifth edition of Note to Self, Morgan Arlia talks about staying mindful in this stressful season

SGB plans asynchronous classes on future election days, hears concerns from student organizations

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025

Student Government Board announced plans for asynchronous classes on all future federal Election Days and addressed new student organization concerns at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place.

A look back at The Pitt News Culture Staff’s favorites and notables

By The Pitt News Staff • January 22, 2025

“It’s Us Vol 1” and “Red One” // Dylan Paradise, staff writer “It’s Us, Vol. 1” is the debut album from Lil Yachty’s new rap supergroup, “Concrete Boys.” Made up of rappers Yachty,...

Column | Promotion and relegation in the MLS: Why it should happen — and why it won’t

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025

Since its inception in 1966, Major League Soccer has grown to become the home of soccer across North America. Yet, the absence of a promotion and relegation system — a hallmark of other leagues worldwide...

Column | Why not Justin Fields in 2025?

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers made sweeping changes to their quarterback room last season. Shortly after Russell Wilson was banished from the Denver Broncos, the Steelers picked him up on a one-year deal at...

Opinion | It’s time to say goodbye to closed-note final exams

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • December 3, 2024

Gone are the days of cramming for a two-hour in-person exam and memorizing what I often felt was at least 40% useless information. I believe these days should be gone for everyone.

Penalty strung Pitt football continues losing streak with drop to Clemson

By Dan Adeyemi, Staff Writer • November 16, 2024

Coming into the game on a two-game losing streak, unranked Pitt football (7-3, ACC 3-3) hoped to bounce back by defeating No.18 Clemson (8-2, ACC 7-1). Clemson’s redshirt senior running back Phil...

Photos: Pitt volleyball defeats Louisville

By Kaylee Uribe, Senior Staff Photographer • October 27, 2024

Pitt volleyball defeats Louisville 3-2 in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 25th.

No. 19 Pitt football takes on Syracuse in a critical Thursday night showdown

By James Carter, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024

After a 12-day break, No. 19 Pitt welcomes in rival Syracuse on a rare Thursday night game with huge stakes for the Panthers. Following a 6-0 start — Pitt’s best since 1982 — the Panthers face a...