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“It’s wine o’clock somewhere,” says alcoholic mother

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor In 2021, “Saturday Night Live” aired a skit called “Birthday Gifts,” where Trish (Aidy Bryant), a middle aged suburban mom, is opening birthday gifts from her friends (Regina King, Cecily Strong, Heidi Gardner, Chloe Fineman). The gifts start out tame, first with a sign that reads “wine gets better with age, I get better with wine.” They quickly evolve into … Continue reading “It’s wine o’clock somewhere,” says alcoholic mother

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Staff Editorial: Some things never really end, do they?

In January, FBI executed a search warrant in Fulton County, Georgia to obtain records from the 2020 election; earlier this month, it was unearthed that the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard executed an investigation regarding Puerto Rico’s voting machines last May. Through a time of confusion, division and hostility, Gabbard is choosing to focus on the wrong tasks at hand. According to a warrant … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Some things never really end, do they?

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What I’m taking with me from Duquesne

Gwen Sobkowiak | staff writer I’ve written about it a couple times now, but I’m still freaking out about graduating. I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m just that kind of person. I’m overly sentimental. I’m notorious for taking soda tabs and bottle caps from the functions just to “remember the night.” Something about my personality instills in me a strong desire to make even … Continue reading What I’m taking with me from Duquesne

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My type of diabetes(It’s No. 1!)

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer I have diabetes. I’ve had it since I was 11 years old. I’m pretty easy to spot on campus. I’ve got two big hunks of plastic taped to the backs of my arms that regularly make themselves known by emitting fire alarm noises. I keep handfuls of loose candy and needles in my backpack. Sometimes I have to pull out … Continue reading My type of diabetes(It’s No. 1!)

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Staff Editorial:Just one snowday?

As the University of Pittsburgh, Carlow University and Chatham University students all reported to virtual classes on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Duquesne students were slipping, sliding and skidding onto campus. The decision to reopen campus only a day after the largest single-day snowstorm since 2010 was irresponsible and rash on the part of the university administration. However, absolutely none of this is to say that Facilities … Continue reading Staff Editorial:Just one snowday?

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Ye or Nay should Kanye be forgiven?

Ben Deihl | sports editor Modern apology statements — they’re about as ridiculous as they come. From Ellen DeGeneres apologizing on her namesake show for abusing her staff to Colleen Ballinger deciding that a ukulele song would be an appropriate way to show remorse after allegedly grooming underage fans. Most recently, disgraced rapper Kanye West published a letter in The Wall Street Journal apologizing for … Continue reading Ye or Nay should Kanye be forgiven?

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