Young women have something now that was not even comprehensible 52 years ago, when Title IX was initially passed — they have women role models in sports. These young women can go to a sporting event at Pitt and see athletes like junior opposite hitter Olivia Babcock play volleyball in front of sellout crowds and say to themselves, “I can do that someday.” This isn’t something … [Read more...] about ‘The new normal’: Pitt athletes reflect on changing landscape of women’s sports
Take Madness | Elite Eight: 412, Just Outside of Philly regions
Welcome to the Elite Eight! After the first week, the initial field is narrowed down and ready to fire up more hot takes in hopes of surviving until the next round. Read below and vote on Instagram and X. First up, we have elite writers out of the 412 and Just Outside of Philly regions. 412 Region For the Pirates to win in the playoffs, new management is a must // No. 1 seed … [Read more...] about Take Madness | Elite Eight: 412, Just Outside of Philly regions
Take Madness | Elite Eight: Nate Robinson and DMV regions
Welcome to the Elite Eight! After the first week, the initial field is narrowed down and ready to fire up more hot takes in hopes of surviving until the next round. Read below and vote on Instagram and X. Next up, we have elite writers out of the Nate Robinson and DMV Regions. Nate Robinson Region Pitt women’s basketball’s new five-star recruit still isn’t enough // No. 1-seed … [Read more...] about Take Madness | Elite Eight: Nate Robinson and DMV regions
Spring sports in full swing this weekend
This weekend, the Pitt men’s swimming and diving team takes center stage while the track and field team heads to two separate events and lacrosse plays the number one team in the country. Men’s swimming and diving Five Panthers on the swimming and diving team are set to compete in this year’s NCAA Division I men’s swimming and diving championships. The event begins on … [Read more...] about Spring sports in full swing this weekend
Column | Ryan Borucki’s revival is crucial for Pittsburgh’s bullpen
Two years ago, Ryan Borucki had one of the best stories on the Pittsburgh Pirates. After spending parts of five seasons in the big leagues, Borucki had yet to truly establish himself at the major league level. His rookie season was arguably his best, when the Toronto Blue Jays used him as a starter, and he pitched a 3.87 ERA over 17 starts. But by 2022, that limited success was … [Read more...] about Column | Ryan Borucki’s revival is crucial for Pittsburgh’s bullpen