Homecoming 2021: A star-studded return

Mary Liz Flavin & Colleen Hammond | news editor & editor-in-chief Sept. 30, 2021 A jazzy rendition of Fred Rogers’ “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”gently bubbled throughout the room as spectators took their seats in the new UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, excitedly awaiting a glimpse of the star-studded line-up for the grand finale event of Homecoming Week 2021.  On Saturday night, the Fieldhouse was transformed from … Continue reading Homecoming 2021: A star-studded return

Spring 2021 makeup and hair guide

Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor 3/25/21 For what feels like forever now, there’s been no need to worry about putting makeup on the bottom half of the face. With the increased rollout of vaccines and the glimmer of life returning to normal, unfortunately, the days of half-done makeup are coming to an end. In case your hair and makeup skills have faltered over the past … Continue reading Spring 2021 makeup and hair guide

Virtual jazz session offers tribute to late Chick Corea

Emma Polen staff writer 2/25/21 Feb. 9 was a sad day for the jazz community with the death of Chick Corea, 79, a phenomenal jazz pianist and composer of the modern age. On Feb. 19, Duquesne music school professor Thomas Wendt hosted a jazz listening session centered around Corea’s early career. Wendt honored Corea by playing several records that encapsulated the different techniques Corea used … Continue reading Virtual jazz session offers tribute to late Chick Corea

Class of 2021 is a record-setting one for Duquesne

Raymond Arke | News Editor Another year, another record-setting group of students. This year’s incoming freshman class is expected to be among Duquesne’s largest classes ever, according to the most recent estimates from the university’s Enrollment Management Group (EMG). As of August 15, the Class of 2021 totals 1,569 students, beating previously large years of 1,556 in 2016 and 1,547 in 2013 to possibly make … Continue reading Class of 2021 is a record-setting one for Duquesne