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Students represent world powers at Model U.N.

Josh Imhof | features editor Hundreds of high school students travelled to Duquesne’s campus on Friday to participate in the university’s annual Model United Nations tournament. Students from high schools across Western Pennsylvania were invited to participate in the event and collaborated, debated and compromised on multiple real world issues. Ayush Bharath, junior, and Lucky Aaluri, senior, made the two-hour trip from Fairview High School … Continue reading Students represent world powers at Model U.N.

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Red Bull Heavy Metal athletes soar on the shore

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Blaring club music, high-risk snowboarding, and a crowd of 5,000 fans maintained a raucous environment outside of Acrisure Stadium on Saturday during the Red Bull Heavy Metal Qualifier. Red Bull Heavy Metal is a street snowboarding competition that uses pedestrian locations like city halls and plazas, transforming them into locations where snowboarders can pull off tricks. Heavy Metal’s first two … Continue reading Red Bull Heavy Metal athletes soar on the shore

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Founders Week reminds campus of roots

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

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Students sculpt and spin their way to fitness goals

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Sara Aull found a love for yoga and Pilates while enrolled in Duquesne University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law. “I found that I was more present and engaged. With those classes, I was able to take my mind off the school stress,” Aull said. Aull graduated in 2014 and now works as an attorney with the U.S. Department of … Continue reading Students sculpt and spin their way to fitness goals

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Duquesne professor schools students on sports

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

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A nanny, a server and a hostess walk into a bar…

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…

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Vigil at South Side ICE facility prays for all

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

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Becco’s gives Pittsburghers a bite of New York

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

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Carnegie’s mayor looks to represent next generation

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

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Students ring in the New Year with familiar traditions

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

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