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Pitt football can’t complete upset, falls to No. 4 Florida State 24-7

Nov 4, 2023 | pittnews.com | Brian Sherry |Pamela Smith |Ethan Shulman |Ben Pisano

Pitt football has a history of upsetting highly-ranked opponents throughout the years. From taking down No. 2 West Virginia in the 2007 Backyard Brawl to eliminating No. 2 Miami from playoff contention in 2017, the Panthers are always looking to takedown top-tier teams. But Pitt football just couldn’t etch another upset to their resume on Saturday night, as the Panthers (2-7, 1-4 ACC) fell to No. 4 Florida State (9-0, 7-0 ACC) 24-7 in a hard-fought affair.
Photos: FSU defeats Pitt football 24-7

Nov 4, 2023 | pittnews.com | Pamela Smith |Ethan Shulman |Ben Pisano |Thomas O'Connor

November 4, 2023 The Florida State Seminoles defeated the Pitt Panthers 24-7 at Acrisure Stadium Saturday evening. About the Contributors My name is Ethan Shulman and I am a junior Civil Engineering student. I first began my photography journey while attending summer camp as a child! Today, I love all types of photography but I love shooting sports and cultural events the most! Hello! My name is Pam and I am the managing editor of The Pitt News.
Preview | Struggling Pitt football prepares for a matchup against juggernaut No. 4 Florida State

Nov 4, 2023 | pittnews.com | Ben Pisano |Thomas O'Connor |Sara Meyer |Matthew Scabilloni

Pitt football is in dire straits right now. The team is 2-6 and looking to turn the page after a humiliating 58-7 loss to No. 12 Notre Dame. They need to win all four of their remaining matchups if they want to finish .500 and play in a bowl game. Unfortunately for the Panthers, their next game is against one of the best football teams in the country — No. 4 Florida State. Florida State isn’t just a better football team than Pitt, they also have more to lose if they don’t win out.
Takeaways | Pitt basketball handles Pitt-Johnstown, comes away with lessons learned

Nov 4, 2023 | pittnews.com | Ben Pisano |Thomas O'Connor |Sara Meyer |Matthew Scabilloni

Pitt men’s basketball came into their exhibition game against Pitt-Johnstown expecting to perform well while learning new things. They left with a list of things to improve upon ahead of next Monday night’s game against NC A&T. Here are my takeaways from Wednesday’s game against Pitt Johnstown. The offense must run through Carlton CarringtonThe 4-star first-year guard clearly is the best playmaker on the roster.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra celebrates opening weekend with harmonies in Heinz Hall

Oct 15, 2023 | pittnews.com | Madeline Milchman |Nicolas Munera |Lily Peters |Ben Pisano

In the midst of the historical architecture and gleaming chandeliers of Heinz Hall, the classical music of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) swayed listeners with “The Sounds of NOW” during the PSO’s opening weekend from September 29 to October 1. The performance included Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, written in 1907, and German romantic era composer Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, written in 1845.
New University Art Gallery exhibits highlight vibrant Caribbean culture

Oct 15, 2023 | pittnews.com | Madeline Milchman |Nicolas Munera |Lily Peters |Ben Pisano

Sylvia Rhor Samaniego, curator and director of the University Art Gallery, hopes that the gallery’s most recent exhibition celebrating Caribbean culture makes Latinx, Black and Brown students feel welcome at Pitt. “I came to Pitt as a Latina many years ago. I really didn’t see any representations of my culture or even hear Spanish in the halls of this building,” Rhor Samaniego said. “It was difficult for me as a student.
Notes From an Average Girl | What’s so bad about being average?

Oct 15, 2023 | pittnews.com | Madeline Milchman |Nicolas Munera |Lily Peters |Ben Pisano

Every two weeks, when one of my blogs gets published on The Pitt News website, I send it to my Grandma. About five minutes later, as if on cue, I receive a call. “I know I tell you this every time,” she says, “but you are far from average.” If you didn’t catch on, she’s referring to my blog name.
A Tab Bit of Tea | Feeling “So Much Better” with Legally Blonde

Oct 15, 2023 | pittnews.com | Madeline Milchman |Nicolas Munera |Lily Peters |Ben Pisano

Sororities, Ireland, and LOTS of pink!! It can only mean one hit musical — Legally Blonde. For the past four weeks, the Musical Theatre Club at Pitt went through the process of rehearsing, teching, and performing this show, as a completely student-run production. You may have seen the promotional posts or even the show itself, but I have an inside scoop as I was a part of the process myself.
Offbeat | My Favorite Murder: Your Perfect Halloween Podcast

Oct 15, 2023 | pittnews.com | Madeline Milchman |Nicolas Munera |Lily Peters |Ben Pisano

At this point in the semester, nothing sounds better than curling up with a warm cup of coffee and listening to true crime — I’m not the only one, right? Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark’s “My Favorite Murder”, or MFM, the original true-crime comedy podcast, is sure to have you laughing, crying, and even horrified. Now, the contents of this podcast might sound disturbing, based on the title alone, but just one listen will have you hooked.
Takeaways | Veilleux arrives, defense shines against Louisville

Oct 15, 2023 | pittnews.com | Lily Peters |Ben Pisano |Dylan Grace |Nicolas Munera

Teamwork makes the dream work. The Panthers came out of Acrisure Stadium with a crucial win that served as a statement for the rest of the ACC. Through their new starting quarterback, and explosive defense and plain determination, the Panthers beat No. 14 ranked and undefeated Louisville 38-21. Here are my takeaways.