Pitt softball hosted their cross-town adversary Robert Morris University (16-10, 5-0 HLC) at Vartabedian Field for a Wednesday evening matchup. The Panthers needed a strong showing, losing seven straight games leading up to their bout with the Colonials. The Panthers (12-14, 1-7 ACC) got back in the win column, drubbing the Colonials 7-2 after posting...
Take 5 | Frozen Four predictions, Duke-UNC matchup and more
In this week’s edition of the Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk takes a look at everything from the impact of F1 racing in Las Vegas to who will win the college hockey national championship and more.
Michigan will win the Frozen Four // Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer
The NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament has whittled its way down to four teams — Michigan,...
PDM raises more than $360k at first in-person dance event since 2019
Members of the Pitt community, including various Pitt Greek Life organizations and the cheer team, gathered at the Charles L. Cost Sports Center on Saturday for a 12-hour dance marathon celebrating the culmination of Pitt Dance Marathon’s year-long fundraising efforts. This year, PDM participants raised more than $366,000.
PDM is “the largest student-run...
Review | ‘Bridgerton’ season two is the object of all our desires
If there’s one thing that Shonda Rhimes does right, it’s giving us representation that we’ve been waiting for too long to see. She did it with “Grey’s Anatomy,” and she did it when she decided that the “Bridgerton” series would have a racially diverse cast — despite the time period the show is set in.
The Netflix original takes place during the Regency...
Khloe Kardashian Video Featuring True Thompson And Blac Chyna’s Girl, Dream Kardashian Will Make Your Day
Khloe Kardashian shared a video on her social emdia account that will definitely melt the hearts of a lot of fans and followers. Check out the sweet clip featuring her daughter, True Thompson, and Blac Chyna's daughter Dream Kardashian. Someone said: 'One thang bout Khloe baby she gone have Dream ! Love it !!!' and a commenter posted this: 'Dance routines...
Pitt adds 29 new COVID-19 cases since March 23
Pitt officials said Thursday that 21 students and eight employees tested positive for COVID-19 from March 23 to 30.
An email sent by Pitt’s COVID-19 Medical Response Office said cases on campus remain “mild and low in number,” after relaxing the mask mandate on Monday.
Pitt still requires masks inside health care centers and on University shuttle buses....
Bryce Hulett looks to stay consistent as Panthers make Omaha push
For baseball players, sometimes it just clicks at the plate.
It’s certainly clicking as of late for senior first baseman Bryce Hulett, who is posting 1.175 OPS to this point in the season — the highest mark of his Pitt career, and good for No. 9 in a loaded ACC. Hulett’s rapid improvement is a welcome addition to the Panther offense this season.
Hulett...
Column | Pitt lacrosse has met, exceeded expectations in inaugural season
As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day. But “Rome” in this situation is well ahead of schedule.
Coming into its inaugural season, few had high expectations for Pitt’s lacrosse program. While the idea of a new team on campus was a fun and compelling concept, many expected...
Pitt swim and dive concludes season at NCAA Championships in Atlanta
Three divers and one swimmer from Pitt went to the NCAA championships over the past two weeks in Atlanta, but none managed to make it past the preliminary stages of the competition.
In a historic year for the Panthers, divers Amy Read, Dylan Reed and Cameron Cash all qualified for the NCAA Championships after their respective NCAA Zone A Championship...
Spring temperatures bring spikeball back to the outdoors
It’s the time of year when the grass becomes visible again, the temperature is just warm enough for short sleeves and one of the more familiar signs of spring in Oakland — the sight of students playing spikeball.
Oakland is no stranger to the game of spikeball — Pitt even has its own spikeball club, called Club Roundnet. Nick Genkinger, a sophomore...
Alec Baldwin Compared The Oscars To A Show Following Will Smith Event
Alec Baldwin had something to say about this year's Oscars. He obviously talked following the event that happened around Will Smith and Chris Rock. The Shade Room said: 'The Will Smith and Chris Rock debacle has everybody and their mamas giving all types of opinions, including Alec Baldwin.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by...
Jane Campion: ‘I needed this Oscar for The Power of the Dog. equality matters
The director, one of the winners of the fateful night that blurred Will Smith, talks about the importance of representation after winning the Oscar for best direction for 'The Power of the Dog.' The last gala of the Oscar Awards, in which tapes like CODA, Drive my Car, or Dune should have dazzled, has ended up marked by Will...
Satire | ‘Don’t Say Gay’ is really effective legislation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the controversial “Parental Rights in Education” bill on Monday, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The bill prohibits classroom instruction involving gender identity and sexual orientation, specifically for children in kindergarten through grade three, or “in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally...
Pitt routs Akron, 18-6, on frigid evening at Highmark Stadium
Pitt women’s lacrosse was fresh off a loss to the No. 2 team in the country and, after some competitive losses in conference play, eager to earn something other than a moral victory.
They did more than just that against Akron on Monday afternoon. The Panthers (6-6 overall, 0-5...
Sports Podcast | March Madness
Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes discuss upcoming March Madness games and their predictions on who will win it all. This podcast was recorded on Friday March 25t.
Music by Wataboi from Pixabay.
Audio edited by Sinéad McDevitt.
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Host Trevor Noah sold his Bel Air mansion for less than expected
Trevor Noah was asking $29.5 million for his Bel Air mansion; However, he sold it for only $26.4 million. American host Trevor Noah, known for The Daily Show, recently sold his mansion in Bel Air, California, for less than the asking price. Noah's property entered the real estate market with a price of $29.5 million dollars; five months later,...
Kandi Burruss Continues To Follow Her Routine No Matter What And Fans Love It
Kandi Burruss continues to follow her routine and her fans and followers could not be happier to learn more about it. Check out the video that she shared on her social media account below. I’m so tired but still have to follow my routine follow @kaleidoscopehairproducts for the hair growth gummies My hair growth gummies are important in this journey...
Nova: Marvel Studios will produce a series or movie for Disney +
The House of Ideas has the odd unannounced project that will continue to expand its television universe of superheroes. With Moon Knight on the horizon as far as the television section is concerned and with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness set to be released in theaters in May (and even with Thor: Love and Thunder on...
Tom Cruise makes more money from his films than the studios themselves
A new report published in The Hollywood Reporter details that the veteran actor pockets more benefits than those responsible for his feature films. Tom Cruise is one of the few actors today who remains true craftsman, doing his own action sequences without the need for a double to come into play to not risk the life or safety of the artist in...
Students voice hesitancy, optimism with shift to mask-optional policy
Pitt’s relaxed mask rules went into effect Monday, after the University’s Healthcare Advisory Group announced the changes last week. The current COVID-19 rules now state that “all community members are welcome to wear face coverings based on their own comfort levels and needs.”
Anvay Raje, a sophomore neuroscience major, said he was not sure how to...
Chris Brown Has Fans Freaking Out That He Has Another Kid!
Chris Brown is freaking out after a video featuring himself and a child is flaunted on the Internet. Check out the clip below. The Shade Room notes 'Aww! Baby girl is all smiles watching #ChrisBrown on that tv! : @gettyimages ).' Someone said: 'That’s how I used to be seeing him on tv.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by The...