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Duquesne students get free access to museums

Liz Mantush | staff writer The Student Government Association launched the Museum Initiative last week, which allows all students to access four Pittsburgh-based museums free of charge. By showing their Duquesne ID, both undergraduate and graduate students can now take a free trip to the Kamin Science Center and Andy Warhol Museum located on the North Shore, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and … Continue reading Duquesne students get free access to museums

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Warhol and Weiwei join artistic forces

By Zachary Landau | The Duquesne Duke Juxtaposing two titans of modern art in the same space is great news for any art aficionado. And when one of those artists is public enemy #1 to the Chinese government, anyone is bound to be entertained. The “Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei” exhibit in the Warhol Museum accentuates the ties between these two and provides a deeper … Continue reading Warhol and Weiwei join artistic forces

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Meeting of Important People release new single at Warhol

By Julian Routh | News Editor The best deal on Record Store Day couldn’t be found at Jerry’s, Dave’s or the Attic, surprisingly. Instead, it was over on the North Shore at the Warhol Museum, where indie pop rockers Meeting of Important People handed out dozens of free flexi-vinyls of their new single, “All Rode Off Together.” And as if the free disc wasn’t enough, the trio performed the song … Continue reading Meeting of Important People release new single at Warhol

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Pop with a Purpose: New Corita Kent Exhibit explores the art of activism

By: Rebekah Devorak | For The Duquesne Duke Think of the last name Kent: who is the first person that comes to mind? Typically it’s the famous superhero Clark, who spent his time reporting when he wasn’t out saving the planet. Most don’t think of the famous artist Corita, who spent her time changing the world not through fighting crime, but through art. Well, now … Continue reading Pop with a Purpose: New Corita Kent Exhibit explores the art of activism

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Live music joins forces with Warhol

By: Rebecca Kittel | for the Duquesne Duke Music was played in the near background, people chatted with their partners, friends and children while the Carnegie Music Hall was slowly filled. On Friday, Oct. 17, Songs for unseen Warhol Films took place at 8 p.m. in Carnegie Music Hall. It was the world premiere of the show. In celebration of the Andy Warhol Museum’s 20th … Continue reading Live music joins forces with Warhol

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Oh, the places you can go … Explore your city!

With the semester nearly over, graduation rapidly approaching and the weather finally warming up, now’s the perfect time to step outside and take in all that Pittsburgh has to offer. Take an afternoon to check out the city’s staples or get off the beaten path and visit some of Pittsburgh’s hidden gems. Use the map above to check out some of the city’s lesser-known attractions. … Continue reading Oh, the places you can go … Explore your city!

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