News
History of random acts of kindness
by Emma Polen | features editor Feb. 17, 2022 Some will tell you Random Acts of Kindness Day started in New Zealand, while others will say Denver, Colo. in 1995 by the nonprofit organization, the […]
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It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood – in history
by Alicia Dye | staff writer Feb. 17, 2022 Known as the kindest man on television by many, Pittsburgh-native Fred Rogers, better known as Mr. Rogers, taught emotional lessons to generations through his television show, […]
Features
Club plans to get students amped on history
Emily Ambery | staff writer Dec. 2, 2021 A group of Duquesne students are ready to take history outside of learning facts in a textbook and lectures, and have created a new history club on […]
Arts & Entertainment
Duquesne alumnus entertains with historical podcast
Rio Scarcelli | staff writer 2/18/21 For anyone familiar with Comedy Central’s “Drunk History,” there is excitement to be had for a similarly-styled podcast made by Duquesne alumnus Zachary DeBacco: “Drinks with Great Minds in […]
Arts & Entertainment
Pittsburgh Ballet brings new, astonishing experience
Griffin Sendek | multimedia editor 2/18/21 Pittsburgh Ballet Theater captivated a live audience in the Carnegie Museum of Art over Valentine’s Day weekend, in a brief, yet strikingly beautiful 15-minute performance. Boléro, both the title […]
Features
Elsinore Bennu Think Tank: A beacon of restorative justice
Katia Faroun and Griffin Sendek | The Duquesne Duke Standing on the Bluff facing west, students have a striking view of Pittsburgh’s historical South Side, Mount Washington and the majestic Ohio River, with the Allegheny […]
Opinions
As debate surrounds Trump’s wall, immigrants remain vilified
01/19/2019 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor Above all else, America is, has been and will always be a nation made up of immigrants. Is that a controversial statement? Well, it shouldn’t be. Every white […]
Arts & Entertainment
Outlaw King an action-packed take on historical tale
Neil Runge | Staff Writer 11/15/18 A historical narrative was brought to life on the small screen, including two hours of violence, lessons about honor, countless royals and adequate Scottish and British accents. All of […]
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Cinco Cantina and DU legends celebrate birthdays
Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer 11/08/2018 Helen Bohr and Jane Ann Byerly — the always-smiling ladies at Cinco Cantina — have worked at Duquesne for a combined total of nearly a century. “Every year we’re […]
Opinions
Ford brave for coming forward with Kavanaugh accusations
10/04/2018 By Kailey Love | Managing Editor On Sept. 27, millions of people across the world were glued to phone screens and television sets, watching history unfold as a woman told her story about a […]