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Oct 27, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Nate Yonamine
The Pitt Panthers defeated Virginia Tech 2-1 at the Ambrose Urbanic Field on Thursday night.
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Jul 11, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Dylan Grace |Ryleigh Lord |Pamela Smith |Nate Yonamine
Last Sunday, July 9, the Pirates drafted LSU right-hander Paul Skenes with the first overall selection in the 2023 Major League Baseball amateur draft. Widely regarded as the best pitching prospect since Stephen Strasburg in 2009, Skenes’ generational potential and major league-ready arm give the Buccos a bonafide ace for the foreseeable future. Skenes marks the sixth first-overall pick in Pirates history, joining top prospect Henry Davis, who was selected first overall in 2021.
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Jul 11, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Dylan Grace |Ryleigh Lord |Pamela Smith |Nate Yonamine
Standing beside a podium at PNC Park in the North Shore, Bills safety Damar Hamlin was quiet, silently waiting for his time to take the stage. Finally, a representative from the mayor’s office introduced Hamlin and presented him with one of the highest honors the City can bestow — a proclamation naming July 9, 2023 as Damar Hamlin Day in Pittsburgh. While Hamlin appeared energetic and healthy, the state of Hamlin’s health still loomed large over the crowd of fans who attended on Sunday.
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Jul 8, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Ryleigh Lord |Pamela Smith |Nate Yonamine |Matthew Scabilloni
The fight in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives over funding for in-state tuition discounts continues after House Republicans blocked millions of dollars in state appropriations for four Pennsylvania universities, including Pitt. House Bill 612 would allocate almost $650 million to Pitt, Temple, Penn State and Lincoln University for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2024.
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Jul 6, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Pamela Smith |Nate Yonamine |Ryleigh Lord |Matthew Scabilloni
Pittsburgh’s Cultural District filled with vibrant colors last weekend as thousands of anthropomorphics fans made their way to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center for Anthrocon. The event, which attracts thousands of furries from across the country each year, took place from June 29 to July 2 and featured many events including a parade and live music. During the Fursuit Parade, which took place on July 1, Pittsburghers gathered around as the furries displayed their colorful suits.
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Jun 20, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Nate Yonamine
By Nate Yonamine, Senior Staff PhotographerPittsburghers commemorated Juneteenth through various events and celebrations over the weekend. Also known as Freedom Day, the day commemorates the emancipation of all enslaved people in the United States and was officially declared a federal holiday in 2021. The Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration at Point State Park included a four day schedule of events featuring musical performances, dancing, food and vendors selling art and goods.
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Jun 3, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Pamela Smith |Nate Yonamine
By Pamela Smith and Nate YonamineThousands gathered at Liberty Avenue and 11th Street for the 2023 Pittsburgh Pride March on Saturday. Hosted by Pittsburgh Pride Revolution, this year marked Pittsburgh’s 50th year of celebrating Pride month. Wearing colorful outfits and pride flags, attendees started the march Downtown, walked across the Andy Warhol Bridge and proceeded to the Pittsburgh Pride Festival at Allegheny Commons Park.
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Apr 18, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Ethan Shulman |Kaylee Uribe |Nate Yonamine |Amaya Lobato
By Amaya Lobato, Ethan Shulman, Kaylee Uribe, and Nate YonamineMichael Knowles and Brad Polumbo, a “libertarian-conservative journalist” debated the question “Should transgenderism be regulated by law?” Tuesday evening in the O’Hara Student Center. Students and community members held two protests on Tuesday. Pitt police issued an emergency alert for a “public safety emergency” at the later protest outside O’Hara.
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Apr 16, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Nate Yonamine |Pamela Smith
By Nate Yonamine and Pamela SmithPitt lacrosse lost to Notre Dame 6-17 on Friday at Highmark Stadium. The Panthers record sits at 4-11 and 0-8 in conference play so far this season. About the WritersNate Yonamine, Senior Staff PhotographerMy name is Nate Yonamine and I am a junior psychology major. I love photographing performing arts, astrophotography, and sports. Pamela Smith, Visual EditorHello! My name is Pam and I am the visual editor of The Pitt News.
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Apr 6, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Nate Yonamine
By Nate Yonamine, Senior Staff Photographer April 6, 2023The women’s soccer team competes against West Virginia in its fourth spring game at Ambrose Urbanic Field. Senior Athalie Palomo celebrates during the spring game against West Virginia on Wednesday.
