As vividly as I can see the computer screen in front of me as I type this, I remember lying down in my bed during my first year at Pitt and having a bit of an introspective moment. After moving into the Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center hotel — which was only a residence hall option due to the pandemic — I was undecided in a number of ways. For one, my official major was, … [Read more...] about Column | The benefits of writing an email
Column | The Last Dance
I’m an opinionated person, so it’s natural that over my time at The Pitt News, I loved writing sports columns. I love writing, period, as I’ve written nearly 100 articles since joining The Pitt News in my sophomore year. But this is a column I’ve dreaded writing since I took the job as assistant sports editor. How could I possibly live up to the amazing senior columns written … [Read more...] about Column | The Last Dance
TPN beat writers give their favorite memories from 2023-24
As the school year concludes, The Pitt News sports desk beat writers give their favorite memories from their respective sports in 2023-24. Football // Brian Sherry, Sports Editor My favorite memory of the 2023 Pitt football season? In all honesty, I prefer not to think about that dumpster fire of a season. I wasted countless Saturday afternoons, tailgates and time with my … [Read more...] about TPN beat writers give their favorite memories from 2023-24
‘Breath of fresh air’: Pitt football sees new faces shine
Pitt football had tons of change in the offseason. After its disastrous 3-9 season in 2023, change is necessary. The Panthers’ offensive change was imminent after they finished the 2023 season ranked 118 in points per game out of the 134 FBS teams. To Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi, the new offense run by offensive coordinator Kade Bell is a breath of fresh air, and not just … [Read more...] about ‘Breath of fresh air’: Pitt football sees new faces shine
9-year-old boy who caught McCutchen’s 300th HR reveals significant milestones of his own
Only an elite bunch of MLB players can boast hitting 300 home runs in their career. Last Sunday, Pittsburgh Pirates all-star Andrew McCutchen joined the elite list after a blast into left field in a 9-2 road win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Sitting in the direct line of the shot by the center fielder was 9-year-old Pirates fan Toren Mehta with his father Vinay. Vinay, born … [Read more...] about 9-year-old boy who caught McCutchen’s 300th HR reveals significant milestones of his own