Josh Imhof | news editor As I stood on the shores of Point State Park on May 29, I anxiously waited for the Pirates post–game drone show to begin. I had never seen one before, and had enormous expectations. Typically, I would be at the game, but tickets for this one were expensive. Not only because of the drone show, but because the Pirates were … Continue reading Imhof: Despite winning season, Pirates still lose
Josh Imhof | features editor The walls were closing in. After storming out of the gates to a 6-2 lead, the Pittsburgh Pirates managed to choke away their four-run advantage in a matter of minutes. A couple of fielding errors by Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds and clutch hits by Cubs’ batters allowed Chicago to claw back into the game, setting up a 6-6 tie … Continue reading One day in Wrigley: Newfound love for an old rival
Josh Imhof | features editor As hundreds of thousands of people descend upon Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft, they will be bringing more than just their wallets and attention to the Steel City. They will also be contributing to the environmental impact that comes with hosting a large-scale event. “There’s a lot of things that people really don’t think about when you’re thinking about the … Continue reading Preparation is underway for the environmental impact of the NFL Draft
Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor As fans clad in Pittsburgh Pirates jerseys and baseball caps made their way off packed T cars and up the steep staircases of North Side Station, they were greeted by a familiar face — Jim Anderson, who has been selling merchandise, peanuts and water bottles outside the T station for 20 years. He said the fans keep him coming back … Continue reading Buccos get back to business on opening day
Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Spring in Pittsburgh means tanning on Rooney Field (or beach), catching a Pittsburgh Pirate’s game at PNC Park or just enjoying the warm weather with friends. It can be tempting to sit around and wait for the cold weather to break and for spring semester to finally feel like spring. But this winter the city and surrounding area have numerous … Continue reading A student’s guide to winter in the ‘Burgh
Tristan Huyett | staff writer | The 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates’ season was one of exciting highs and embarrassing lows. They finished 76-86 for the second year in a row and finished fifth in the National League Central Division. They haven’t finished better than fourth in the division since a third-place finish in 2016. This season marked the fifth for Derek Shelton as the manager, and … Continue reading Pirates doomed with lackluster roster and Nutting
Raymond Arke | News Editor Steven Greenberg, an executive in residence and professor of sports marketing and sports leadership, is no longer working at Duquesne, according to Bridget Fare, chief marketing and communications officer at Duquesne. Greenberg’s faculty webpage on Duquesne University’s website goes to a “content not found” page. Before becoming a Duquesne professor, Greenberg had served as a vice president of marketing and … Continue reading Sports Marketing prof and former Pirate front office VP ‘no longer employed’ by DU
Addie Smith | Sports Editor All my life, my family members have told me “there is nothing like experiencing a playoff baseball game in person,” and all I did was scoff at them. I had been to NHL and NBA playoff games before (remember when the Wizards were good?), what makes the atmosphere of a playoff baseball game so different? So, when I woke up … Continue reading An Added Word: Playoff baseball must be seen live
With the semester nearly over, graduation rapidly approaching and the weather finally warming up, now’s the perfect time to step outside and take in all that Pittsburgh has to offer. Take an afternoon to check out the city’s staples or get off the beaten path and visit some of Pittsburgh’s hidden gems. Use the map above to check out some of the city’s lesser-known attractions. … Continue reading Oh, the places you can go … Explore your city!
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