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News

Campaign finance reform becomes a crucial platform is

Former Survivor contestant visits Pitt

Athletes train their mind at AIA

Planned Parenthood supports UNFPA

Pitt cheerleaders and dance team rock the Fitzerald Fieldhouse

Bread for the world promotes hunger awareness

Impressions

Da playas gonna play

Men are from the "O" and women are from "Starbucks"

Mexican exchange student enters a party!

Alcohol visits many faces across lands

Complaints of loneliness can be solved

Inventions of Black America rock

It is a matter of principle and ethics

"Mi casa es su casa": My home is your home

Features

Pitt student assimilates into Delta Zeta

Chi Omega rocks in student's life!

Sports

Panthers rise to victory in Orlando


Panthers Tangerine Bowl victory spreads cheer through football players, cheerleaders, and fans!

Pitt finishes at the Fieldhouse with firepower

Knight and Howland receive Big East honors

Pitt's dance team shakes their way into the spotlight

Freshman cheerleader shares experience

Paralympics give hope

Next season for the Panthers looks promising

Prospective teams aiming for the title in 2003

Expressions

Moral law or religious banter: The debate over the 10 Commandments continues

Court approves peaceful minute

Zultan/Yunich enlighten freshman student!

Start the year 2002 with a new perspective!

Music teaches

Gospel revealed through semantics and word play

Expressions of praise give audience new hope!

Identity can be a complicated matter

My kiss of a lifetime hopes to be special

Jubilee Afrikana rocks the Hilton Hotel in Downtown

Only the right antidote can protect your life

God's love is alphabetically revealed in random languages

God and the Baby

SPECIAL FEATURE

Top 25 reasons behind the origin's of the candy cane

The top 21 responses to 'I have a dream today that....'
Top 14 responses to "A Loving Friend is...."

In celebration of Valentine's Day, the top 50-26 responses to 'Love is....'

In celebration of Valentine's Day, the top 25-1 responses to 'Love is....'

In remembrance of 'Good Friday', the top 25 student responses to 'Loving the world God...'

Entertainment

July 4th fireworks rock Point State Park with a bang

Food

Review of Kuntz Bakery

Business

Finding the sweetest pad in Pittsburgh

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PS Predictors Jam

Angela A and  Genevieve M

Pick W-L:6-4, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 6-4
Winning Percentage: 60%, Current Rank:33

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson


Kerry E& Jackie H

Pick W-L:8-2, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 8-2
Winning Percentage: 80%, Current Rank:21

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Chris C

Pick W-L:8-2, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 8-2
Winning Percentage: 80%, Current Rank:21

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Ron C

Pick W-L:10-0, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 10-0
Winning Percentage: 100%, Current Rank: 1

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Bob J

Pick W-L:6-4, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 6-4
Winning Percentage: 60%, Current Rank:33

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Ezekiel L

Pick W-L:9-1, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 90%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Pittsburgh Panther

Pick W-L:8-2, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 8-2
Winning Percentage: 80%, Current Rank:21

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Maria H

Pick W-L:6-4, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 6-4
Winning Percentage: 60%, Current Rank:33

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Cecilea S

Pick W-L:9-1, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 90%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Joe L

Pick W-L:9-1, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 90%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Jason S

Pick W-L:10-0, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 10-0
Winning Percentage: 100%, Current Rank: 1

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Dan R

Pick W-L:7-3, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 7-3
Winning Percentage: 70%, Current Rank:27

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Nathan F

Pick W-L:10-0, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 10-0
Winning Percentage: 100%, Current Rank:1

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson
 


After Week 1 PS Predictors Jam:

5 1st place rankings
15 6th place rankings
6 21th place rankings
6 27th place rankings
6 33rd place rankings
1 39th place ranking

Eliminated after Week 1:

Lionel E

Pick W-L:5-5, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 5-5
Winning Percentage: 50%, Current Rank:39

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Sapna D & Krista G

Pick W-L:7-3, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 7-3
Winning Percentage: 70%, Current Rank:27

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Elise A

Pick W-L:6-4, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 6-4
Winning Percentage: 60%, Current Rank:33

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Joe C

Pick W-L:10-0,
Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 10-0
Winning Percentage: 100%, Current Rank:1

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Jake S

Pick W-L:8-2, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 8-2
Winning Percentage: 80%, Current Rank:21

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

John M

Pick W-L:10-0, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 10-0
Winning Percentage: 100%, Current Rank: 1

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Ramesh R

Pick W-L:7-3, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 7-3
Winning Percentage: 70%, Current Rank:27

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Lindsey F

Pick W-L:7-3, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 7-3
Winning Percentage: 70%, Current Rank:27

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

John V

Pick W-L:6-4, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 6-4
Winning Percentage: 60%, Current Rank:33

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Sean H

Pick W-L:8-2, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 8-2
Winning Percentage: 80%, Current Rank:21

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Patrick N

Pick W-L:8-2, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 8-2
Winning Percentage: 80%, Current Rank:21

Games to be played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Brian K

Pick W-L:9-1, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 90%, Current Rank:6

Games to be played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Erin M

Pick W-L:7-3, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 7-3
Winning Percentage: 70%, Current Rank:27

Games to be played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson


 

 

 

 

Julie H, Carrie F, & Melissa M

Pick W-L:8-2, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 8-2
Winning Percentage: 80%, Current Rank:21

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Sheena H

Pick W-L:7-3, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 7-3
Winning Percentage: 70%, Current Rank:27

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Dave K

Pick W-L:9-1,
Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 90%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma
@ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Osman K

Pick W-L:9-1, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 90%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky
@ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Rerard M

Pick W-L:9-1, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 90%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Jason S

Pick W-L:9-1, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 00%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Kyle W

Pick W-L:9-1, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 90%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Kate M

Pick W-L:9-1,
Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 90%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Jennilyn M

Pick W-L:9-1, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 90%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh    
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Tyler K

Pick W-L:9-1, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 90%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Anderson L

Pick W-L:9-1, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 90%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson


Emily B

Pick W-L:9-1, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 90%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame
@ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

Karin C

Pick W-L:9-1, Prev Wk: N/A, Total: 9-1
Winning Percentage: 00%, Current Rank:6

Games played on January 25, 2003

Villanova @ Connecticut
St. Johns @ Virginia Tech
Notre Dame @ Boston College
Georgetown @ Pittsburgh
Arizona @ Kansas
Georgia Tech @ Duke
Missouri @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Baylor
Kentucky @ Alabama
Maryland @ Clemson

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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