Why did the past generation do this to us?

Naomi Girson | opinions editor Something recently crossed my desk that made me start to ponder: Had people known a little bit more about the environment decades ago, where would we all be now? I was watching Hannah Einbinder’s comedy special titled “Everything Must Go” last week, and I realized that I’m starting to become a pretty big fan of her. A lot of it … Continue reading Why did the past generation do this to us?

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police incident occurred on Duquesne’s campus Friday

Josh Imhof | news editor An incident involving the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police occurred on Duquesne University’s campus Friday behind Mellon Hall.  No Duquesne students were involved or injured during the incident, and no university buildings were damaged, said Duquesne Media and Communications Manager Rosemary Ravasio.  Duquesne University Public Safety was on the scene to provide assistance and support to Pittsburgh Police, Ravasio said.  The … Continue reading Pittsburgh Bureau of Police incident occurred on Duquesne’s campus Friday

Charlotte’s Comments: 2/12

“Oh, here’s an idea: Let’s make pictures of our internal organs and give them to other people we love on Valentine’s Day. That’s not weird at all.” -Jimmy Fallon For years I thought Valentine’s Day was stupid — a “Hallmark Holiday.” It puts unnecessary pressure on those in a relationship to give the perfect gift, while making single people feel bad about their singleness. Hannah, … Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 2/12

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

Pedestrians struck by vehicle three times this academic year

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Last week marked the third time a pedestrian has been struck by a vehicle on or around campus this academic year. A faculty member was struck by a car outside of the UMPC Cooper Fieldhouse on Forbes Avenue on Friday, according to Duquesne Police. One day prior, a Duquesne student was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Locust … Continue reading Pedestrians struck by vehicle three times this academic year

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to run for reelection

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his reelection campaign for the highest office in the commonwealth on Thursday. His announcement capped off an event held inside the headquarters of Union Carpenters Local 432 in Pittsburgh that featured local labor, education and political leaders in Western Pennsylvania.  Shapiro emphasized unity and empathy as a core tenet of his campaign and highlighted some of … Continue reading Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to run for reelection

Duquesne rolled by Boise State 86-64

Noah Fries & Ben Deihl | staff writer & sports editor The Duquesne men’s basketball team was dominated by Boise State 86-64 on Wednesday night at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, Idaho as a part of the Duquesne’s final road trip before conference play begins.    “It’s a tough place to win,” Duquesne Head Coach Dru Joyce III said. “They don’t lose very often [at home]. We … Continue reading Duquesne rolled by Boise State 86-64

On looking like yourself

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer When I was little I thought that my Aunt Rebecca was the most beautiful woman I had ever met. The highest compliments of my childhood were being told I looked just like her. The irony in this was that she really felt no such self confidence. As a child, whenever I shared this admiration of her, she was quick to … Continue reading On looking like yourself

The Duke’s favorite Halloween movies

Welcome to October, Dukes! Looking for a spooky season movie to watch this month? Look no further, The Duke editorial staff has you covered with a comprehensive list of our favorite movies to watch this month. Charlotte Shields-Rossi:“Scary Movie” More comedy than horror, “Scary Movie” probably won’t scare you, but it’s sure to make you laugh. If you like the first one, the film series … Continue reading The Duke’s favorite Halloween movies