Jack Maxwell | staff writer Bagels, walking tacos and campus wide celebration seem like nice perks, but during Founders Week, they serve a deeper purpose. Founders Week, celebrated Feb. 2 to Feb. 6, honors Francis Libermann, a founder of the Spiritans and a vital figure in Duquesne University’s history. Throughout the week, events across campus have been taking place to honor his legacy while … Continue reading Founders Week reminds campus of roots
Rowan DuBois | staff writer Ronald Dick’s office in Rockwell Hall looks like a private collection. It is packed with sports memorabilia — Pittsburgh Pirates bobbleheads, Duquesne A-10 championship banners, a signed photograph of Charles Barkley, carefully arranged baseball cards, sports novels and a giant painting of Philadelphia 76er George McGinnis. “It looks like a bomb hit this place,” Dick said. “Sorry.” Dick is now … Continue reading Duquesne professor schools students on sports
Liz Mantush | staff writer Every weekend Cecelia Jackovi goes back to her hometown of Mt. Lebanon to work. She doesn’t drag herself there or dread her shift. Instead, she is greeted by two smiling faces, excited to see her and spend time together. She works as a nanny for two young children ages 3 and 6. She has been with the family for almost … Continue reading A nanny, a server and a hostess walk into a bar…
Rowan DuBois | staff writer On Friday morning in the freezing cold, Sister Barabara Finch of the Sisters of St. Joseph did what she’s done every week since August. She got up and made her way to the South Side Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility to pray – not only for the undocumented immigrants being held inside the facility, but for the ICE agents as … Continue reading Vigil at South Side ICE facility prays for all
Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief The small, silver Becco’s hot dog cart looks like a prop from a movie set in Manhattan. It’s dotted with an eclectic collection of stickers from around the country, and a big, yellow umbrella advertising Sabrett hot dogs sticks out of the top. That look, said owner David Becki, is one of the reasons his business is in demand. “The hot … Continue reading Becco’s gives Pittsburghers a bite of New York
Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Sam Bigham made waves last year when he won the mayoral race in his hometown of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, at the age of 23. His youth has been widely discussed across local and national news as an achievement for Gen Z and as an indication that young voters are “fed up with traditional politics-as-usual,” according to an article by The American Prospect … Continue reading Carnegie’s mayor looks to represent next generation
Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Sophomore accounting major Chrysanctus Obiakor celebrated New Year’s Eve like he does every year. “It’s like Thanksgiving to us, so we give thanks that we made it through the year,” he said. Obiakor moved to the United States with his family from Nigeria when he was nine years old. Their celebration involves preparing a massive batch of food — including Jollof … Continue reading Students ring in the New Year with familiar traditions
Josh Imhof | features editor As Pittsburghers make their morning commute by car, bus, bike and more, some may ask themselves a fleeting question: How did people get around before all of this? While there are now paved, albeit pothole-ridden roads and sidewalks, Pittsburgh used to be a difficult-to-navigate combination of woods, foothills and rivers. These valleys and obstacles still exist, but they are now … Continue reading Bridges connect past and present in Pittsburgh
Josh Imhof | features editor As the last of the Light Up Night fireworks exploded over the Clemente Bridge on Nov. 22, a different kind of spectacle began to capture the attention of the crowd. While thousands of attendees headedhome, some began to gather outside of the Byham Theater to watch a man in an orange jacket emphatically sing into a microphone. “Ain’t no party … Continue reading Orange is the new black and gold: Smalls finds groove
Liz Mantush | staff writer The Mary Pappert School of Music boasts a nationally ranked program for students, whether their interests are music therapy, technology or performance. This program was on display last Friday when the studio ensemble class performed at Red Caiman Studios. Through the event, students are able to showcase their talents to the Duquesne community, alumni and the general public. Normally, the … Continue reading Duquesne studio ensemble performs live concert
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