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Nov 7, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Nada H. Abdulaziz |Livia LaMarca |Andrew McLaughlin |Nicolas Munera
In the heart of downtown Pittsburgh at the Benedum Center, audience members settled into their seats and found themselves swaying to the soulful and funky gospel and rock beats of the 1970s. Amidst the musical enchantment, emotions ran high — laughter, gasps of amazement and even tears flowed freely as the performance of “The Wiz” cast its spell on the stage. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust brought “The Wiz” to Pittsburgh from Oct. 31 through Nov.
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Nov 7, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Livia LaMarca |Andrew McLaughlin |Nicolas Munera |Adrienne Cahillane
The following is a list of individuals who have been killed in mass shootings thus far in 2023. Charles Earl Westbrook in Mifflin Township, Ohio. Daniel Howard in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Damonata Harris and Abdul Hakeen Van Croskey in Ocala, Florida. Monique Duncan and Maurice Moore, in Clinton, Maryland. Adele Jones in Chicago. Benjie Byers in Washington, D.C. Journee Carroll in Dumfries, Virginia. Deanta Dorsey in Baltimore.
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Nov 7, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Andrew McLaughlin |Nicolas Munera |Adrienne Cahillane |Matthew Scabilloni
Kenyon Bonner, vice provost for student affairs, is stepping down from his position and leaving the University in December after almost two decades at Pitt. Interim provost Joseph McCarthy announced in an email to students that Vice Provost Bonner accepted an offer to be the University of Virginia’s vice president and chief student affairs officer.
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Nov 7, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Nicolas Munera |Adrienne Cahillane |Matthew Scabilloni |Jermaine Sykes
The third floor of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland opened for the first time since late 2021 on Saturday, Nov. 4. The reopening of the third floor coincided with the library’s Local History Day event, which brought 17 local exhibitors, including the Lawrenceville Historical Society and Rivers of Steel, together to share the city’s history with the public.
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Nov 7, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Nicolas Munera |Adrienne Cahillane |Matthew Scabilloni |Jermaine Sykes
Pitt wrestling kicked off its 2023-24 campaign by traveling to Clarion University for the 2023 Clarion Open on Sunday. The Panthers showcased their talent as a team, achieving third place and boasting two champions at 184 and 197 pounds. Four Pitt wrestlers reached the finals, with redshirt senior Reece Heller at 184 pounds and redshirt first-year Mac Stout at 197 pounds winning their divisions.
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Oct 31, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Brian Sherry |Adrienne Cahillane |Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger |Nicolas Munera
Believe it or not, I’ve only sat in the Oakland Zoo once in my time at Pitt. It was in 2022, when Pitt men’s basketball faced off against Duke during former Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s last game in Pittsburgh. While my experience with the Oakland Zoo is limited, my one game in the section is something I’ll never forget. The intimate environment of the Zoo and close proximity to the court made me feel like I was actually playing in the game.
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Oct 31, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Adrienne Cahillane |Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger |Nicolas Munera |Eli Smith
Following a breakout 2022-23 campaign, Pitt men’s basketball hopes to build on last season’s success. The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its picks for how the Panthers will fare this season. Pitt puts up another solid year, winning 19-20 games // Brian Sherry, Sports EditorLast year was special for Pitt men’s basketball. After seven long years of irrelevance, the Panthers stormed back onto the national scene in 2023, winning two games in the NCAA Tournament.
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Oct 31, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Adrienne Cahillane |Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger |Nicolas Munera |Eli Smith
From goddesses and gladiators to Guillermo del Toro, six new classes are approved to meet Dietrich general education requirements for the spring 2024 semester. “By providing such a diverse catalog of courses students learn valuable skills that can be applied to their own majors and broader life experiences in enriching ways,” student government board member Braydan Issermoyer said about the new additions.
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Oct 31, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Adrienne Cahillane |Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger |Nicolas Munera |Eli Smith
When comes in contact with human skin, it can burn all the way down to the bone. Even if one is able to extinguish it, it can continue burning. The person it is burning through will feel completely alone, even if there are others risking the same agony to help them. It burns the respiratory tract and damages eyesight. It is not even considered a chemical weapon by the international community anymore — it’s an incendiary one.
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Oct 31, 2023 | 
pittnews.com | Nicolas Munera |Eli Smith |Ari Meyer |Kelly Xiong
Pitt wrestling previewed its season Monday night with the Blue-Gold exhibition dual at the Fitzgerald Field House on Monday night. The program will officially kick off its season at the Clarion Open next week on Nov. 5. The Panthers are coming off a strong season after winning the 2023 ACC regular season title, with then redshirt senior Nino Bonaccorsi winning an NCAA title to cap off the year. The dual began with a battle of redshirt first-years, as Jack Pletcher took on Finn Solomon at 149 pounds.
