I don’t think I was the only Pitt fan who felt pessimistic coming into the 2024 football season. The team stunk of failure after the 2023 season, and none of its offseason moves made me feel confident that the stench would dissipate. Honestly, who could have predicted that any of Pitt football’s offseason changes would work? They hired Kade Bell, an FCS-level offensive … [Read more...] about Column | How far can Pitt football go this year?
Column | Shrink the field goal posts
Kickers have become too good. Like, scary good. They have made watching the National Football League far less entertaining because the kickers are the offense. In the first week of the NFL season, I watched the Pittsburgh Steelers kick six field goals and not score any touchdowns. It was boring, and I wanted to tear my eyes out while watching the inept Steelers offense just try … [Read more...] about Column | Shrink the field goal posts
Students excited to watch Kendrick Lamar take the stage at Super Bowl
Although the Super Bowl will not be held in Pittsburgh this year, students around campus nevertheless have opinions on the famously anticipated halftime show, which features the biggest music stars in the world every year. Compton-based rapper Kendrick Lamar has been named as the headliner for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans. Lamar announced his performance on … [Read more...] about Students excited to watch Kendrick Lamar take the stage at Super Bowl
Club Equestrian at Pitt reins in success for 2024 showing season
Pitt is an urban campus, situated in the heart of the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh. For some students, that is a major selling point. For Club Equestrian at Pitt, this poses a challenge for horseback riders. Its main barn, BarGee Farms, is located 30 minutes north of campus, but according to senior captain Peyton Chen, sometimes that commute varies. “It’s technically 30 … [Read more...] about Club Equestrian at Pitt reins in success for 2024 showing season
Pitt football makes history with Homecoming win over Youngstown State
Pitt football made history against Youngstown State en route to a 73-17 win in front of a happy homecoming crowd. The Panthers finish their non-conference schedule undefeated for the first time in program history. The last time the Panthers started 4-0 was the turn of the century. “We made history today,” redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein said. “But I think I left … [Read more...] about Pitt football makes history with Homecoming win over Youngstown State