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NEWS

Students unite with one voice of hope

Photogallery of flags and candles remembering September 11,2001 victims

Jewish students walk for Israel

IMPRESSIONS

A patriotic war is just to protect people (1)

Americans face their toughest challenge

Proud beyond words to be an American

War is necessary for justice

Not all Middle Easterner's are suspect

Failure ought to be the stepping stone to success

Students vote matters

A lot of good Lott's apology did!

It is a matter of principle and ethics

EXPRESSIONS

Red, White, & Blue

Constitution supports God and patriotism

One Numb-er

He sees you all the time

Vote for the perfect candidate 24-7!

What if Jesus talked football?

Gospel revealed through semantics and word play

Only the right antidote can protect your life

God's love is alphabetically revealed in random languages

HOTPRESSIONS

Homosexuality examined in light of Scripture and Science

No choice is not an excuse to do wrong!

Consequences do not imply hate!

Casual sex cheapens a person

PHOTOGALLERY

Photogallery of students enjoying Thanksgiving feast at the Marketplace

Photogallery of Pitt women dominating the 1st place prizes at the Marketplace

Photogallery of men's basketball team plaing Blue-Gold Scrimmage game

Photogallery of students camping out for basketball tickets

Photogallery of homecoming extravaganza

Photo gallery of Pitt v.s. Notre Dame game highlights during the Big East opener.

Photo gallery of Pitt students being fired up for Pitt v.s Notre Dame game

Get to know your Pitt Panther being carried by Oakland Zoo fans during Pitt v.s. Notre Dame

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What Kappa Delta means to me!

Pitt dance team dances into the hearts of Pitt fans

Freshman cheerleaders love their cheerleading experience

Pitt student experiences love of the Cross Seekers

SPECIAL FEATURE

The top 44 answers to "Camping out for basketball tickets is like...."

Top 25 reasons of 2002 given by students eating at the C-side Marketplace for the origins of the candy cane!

Top 14 reasons to ‘Why being in love is beneficial for your health…..”

Top 14 responses to "Love is...." including #1 answer in many common languages

SPORTS    

Lottery fever for basketball tickets reaches O'Hara St

Panther's blowout win over Orangemen begins tough road ahead

Newspapers across Pennsylvania cover Pittsburgh Panthers Insight Bowl victory                       

Pitt athletes and friends come together

Reddy's crazy NFL rankings after the regular season

 CONTEST

PS NCAA Tournament

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Editors Note: The Pittsburgh Standard does not believe in gambling or betting. The  picks included here are students predictions on certain NCAA basketball games. The results could be used for a future contest where contestants don't have to pay anything to enter.

NCAA Basketball Contest for January 28 - January 30, 04

The picks will be in BLUE. If a pick is wrong, it will be highlighted in GOLD! Games still to be played will be highlighted in LIGHT BLUE.

6 Pittsburgh (19-1)   Boston College Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST  
NC State  (11-4)   North Carolina (12-4) Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST ESPN
Miami (13-6)   Notre Dame (9-6) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
Rutgers (10-6)   Villanova (11-6) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
Northwestern (7-9)   Penn St (8-8) Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST  
St. Louis (11-5)   Charlotte (11-5) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
23 South Carolina (17-2) Vanderbilt (13-3) Wed 1/28/2004 8:00 EST  
High Point (13-5)   Birmingham S (12-5) Wed 1/28/2004 8:00 EST  
Hawaii (14-3)   Rice (13-5) Wed 1/28/2004 8:05 EST  
Lafayette (14-4)   American (10-9) Fri 1/30/2004 7:30 EST  

Ramesh C. Reddy Picks

 

Results after 49 picks:  Previous record: 6-3, WP: 66%, Current record: 7-2, 1 to play, WP: 78 %,Cumulative record: 33-16, WP: 67% past 49 picks! Rank: #1

6 Pittsburgh (19-1)   Boston College Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST  
NC State  (11-4)   North Carolina (12-4) Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST ESPN
Miami (13-6)   Notre Dame (9-6) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
  Rutgers (10-6)   Villanova (11-6) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
Northwestern (7-9)   Penn St (8-8) Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST  
St. Louis (11-5)   Charlotte (11-5) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
23 South Carolina (17-2) Vanderbilt (13-3) Wed 1/28/2004 8:00 EST  
High Point (13-5)   Birmingham S (12-5) Wed 1/28/2004 8:00 EST  
Hawaii (14-3)   Rice (13-5) Wed 1/28/2004 8:05 EST  
  Lafayette (14-4)   American (10-9) Fri 1/30/2004 7:30 EST  

Jackie & Kerry Picks

 


Results after 49 picks:  Previous record: 7-2, WP: 78%, Current record: 5-4, 1 to play, WP: 56%, Cumulative record: 33-16, WP: 67% past 49 picks! Rank: #1

6 Pittsburgh (19-1)   Boston College Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST  
NC State  (11-4)   North Carolina (12-4) Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST ESPN
Miami (13-6)   Notre Dame (9-6) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
  Rutgers (10-6)   Villanova (11-6) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
Northwestern (7-9)   Penn St (8-8) Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST  
  St. Louis (11-5)   Charlotte (11-5) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
23 South Carolina (17-2) Vanderbilt (13-3) Wed 1/28/2004 8:00 EST  
  High Point (13-5)   Birmingham S (12-5) Wed 1/28/2004 8:00 EST  
  Hawaii (14-3)   Rice (13-5) Wed 1/28/2004 8:05 EST  
  Lafayette (14-4)   American (10-9) Fri 1/30/2004 7:30 EST  

Panther B Picks

Results after 49 picks: Previous record: 5-4, WP: 56%, Current record: 7-2, 1 to play, WP: 78%, Cumulative record: 30-19, WP: 61% past 49 picks. Rank: #3

6 Pittsburgh (19-1)   Boston College Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST  
NC State  (11-4)   North Carolina (12-4) Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST ESPN
Miami (13-6)   Notre Dame (9-6) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
  Rutgers (10-6)   Villanova (11-6) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
Northwestern (7-9)   Penn St (8-8) Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST  
St. Louis (11-5)   Charlotte (11-5) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
23 South Carolina (17-2) Vanderbilt (13-3) Wed 1/28/2004 8:00 EST  
High Point (13-5)   Birmingham S (12-5) Wed 1/28/2004 8:00 EST  
Hawaii (14-3)   Rice (13-5) Wed 1/28/2004 8:05 EST  
  Lafayette (14-4)   American (10-9) Fri 1/30/2004 7:30 EST  

Tamara Picks

Results after 19 picks:  Previous record: 6-3, WP: 60%, Current Record: 4-5, 1 to play, WP: 44%, Cumulative record: 12-7, WP: 63% past 19 picks. Rank: #1

6 Pittsburgh (19-1)   Boston College Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST  
  NC State  (11-4)   North Carolina (12-4) Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST ESPN
  Miami (13-6)   Notre Dame (9-6) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
  Rutgers (10-6)   Villanova (11-6) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
  Northwestern (7-9)   Penn St (8-8) Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST  
  St. Louis (11-5)   Charlotte (11-5) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
23 South Carolina (17-2) Vanderbilt (13-3) Wed 1/28/2004 8:00 EST  
High Point (13-5)   Birmingham S (12-5) Wed 1/28/2004 8:00 EST  
Hawaii (14-3)   Rice (13-5) Wed 1/28/2004 8:05 EST  
  Lafayette (14-4)   American (10-9) Fri 1/30/2004 7:30 EST  

Megan Picks

Results after 19 picks:  Previous record: 3-6, WP: 33%, Current Record: 5-4, 1 to play, WP: 56%, Cumulative record: 10-9, WP: 53% past 19 picks. Rank: #2

6 Pittsburgh (19-1)   Boston College Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST  
NC State  (11-4)   North Carolina (12-4) Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST ESPN
Miami (13-6)   Notre Dame (9-6) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
  Rutgers (10-6)   Villanova (11-6) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
Northwestern (7-9)   Penn St (8-8) Wed 1/28/2004 7:00 EST  
St. Louis (11-5)   Charlotte (11-5) Wed 1/28/2004 7:30 EST  
23 South Carolina (17-2) Vanderbilt (13-3) Wed 1/28/2004 8:00 EST  
  High Point (13-5)   Birmingham S (12-5) Wed 1/28/2004 8:00 EST  
  Hawaii (14-3)   Rice (13-5) Wed 1/28/2004 8:05 EST  
  Lafayette (14-4)   American (10-9) Fri 1/30/2004 7:30 EST  

The Standard 5 (Jan 27,2004)

The Standard 3 (Jan 23,2004)

The Standard 3 (Jan 19,2004)

The Standard 4 (Jan 17, 2004)

The Standard 6 (Jan 15, 2004)

Compiled by Ramesh C. Reddy

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