Every sports game Pitt Athletics hosts is a production from start to finish. From graphics advertised on social media to updating fans when athletes make history, there’s always so much more that goes into presenting a sporting event than what meets the eye. So who’s puppeteering behind the scenes and polishing every fine detail of the show? One major component of the … [Read more...] about ‘She inspires me’: Giving Halle Angelo her flowers
No. 1 ranked Pitt volleyball and men’s soccer look to stay on top of the country
The two Pitt No. 1 ranked teams face a weekend full of conference competition, trying to stay atop the ACC and the country. Volleyball No. 1 Pitt volleyball finished its nonconference play undefeated in both matches and sets, going 30-0 in sets in nonconference play. Pitt’s first conference tests are away at Clemson on Friday at 7 p.m. and No. 13 Georgia Tech on Sunday at 1:30 … [Read more...] about No. 1 ranked Pitt volleyball and men’s soccer look to stay on top of the country
Column | How far can Pitt football go this year?
I don’t think I was the only Pitt fan who felt pessimistic coming into the 2024 football season. The team stunk of failure after the 2023 season, and none of its offseason moves made me feel confident that the stench would dissipate. Honestly, who could have predicted that any of Pitt football’s offseason changes would work? They hired Kade Bell, an FCS-level offensive … [Read more...] about Column | How far can Pitt football go this year?
Column | Shrink the field goal posts
Kickers have become too good. Like, scary good. They have made watching the National Football League far less entertaining because the kickers are the offense. In the first week of the NFL season, I watched the Pittsburgh Steelers kick six field goals and not score any touchdowns. It was boring, and I wanted to tear my eyes out while watching the inept Steelers offense just try … [Read more...] about Column | Shrink the field goal posts
Students excited to watch Kendrick Lamar take the stage at Super Bowl
Although the Super Bowl will not be held in Pittsburgh this year, students around campus nevertheless have opinions on the famously anticipated halftime show, which features the biggest music stars in the world every year. Compton-based rapper Kendrick Lamar has been named as the headliner for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans. Lamar announced his performance on … [Read more...] about Students excited to watch Kendrick Lamar take the stage at Super Bowl