“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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
Josh Imhof | features editor As I rode in the back of my mom’s car to the hospital, I could only think of one thing. “Will this be the time I finally stop breathing?” The thought disturbed me as I silently panicked on the 15 minute drive to the emergency room, while I ran through the events of the last hour in my mind. I … Continue reading Take allergies seriously!
Although there is no bell signaling the end of class on campus, students flood out of lecture halls and classrooms and onto the sidewalks of Duquesne all at once. As students hike up the hills and wind past different buildings, they are often greeted by passing cars on the streets next to them. On top of worrying about getting to class on time, the students … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Look Both Ways
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