Griffin Sendek | Features Editor 02/07/19 I did not hear about Cold War from trailers or online Oscar discussion. Rather, I first discovered the film on the T back to campus. Wedged between the seat in front of me and the wall was an issue of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. As I unfolded the wrinkled-up paper and opened it to a random page, staring me right … Continue reading Cold War a chilling, unconventional, Oscar-worthy film
1/31/2019 Griffin Sendek | Features Editor Pittsburgh’s celebration of art returned last Friday with Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District. Featured works ranged from paintings, photography and abstract sculptures, to dance, light shows and glow-in-the-dark creations. While some of the galleries are open for multiple days, others were only available for the single night. Gallery Crawl and its one-night-only tradition has solidified a spot in … Continue reading Gallery Crawl showcases excellent Pittsburgh artists
1/24/2019 Griffin Sendek | Features Editor The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gallery Crawl returns to the Cultural District Friday, Jan. 25, and as always is showcasing a tremendous amount of art galleries, performances and events from Pittsburgh based artists. Per the usual, it is also completely free to attend. The gallery crawl only comes around a few times a year, and is never the same twice. … Continue reading Guide to Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District
Krystina Primack | Staff Writer 04/19/2018 In 2002, St. John Paul II said, “[The crucifix] is the sign of God, who has compassion on us, who accepts human weakness, who opens to us all, to one another and therefore creates the relation of fraternity.” This concept of connectedness comes to mind when reflecting upon the campus culture here, where diversity and learning are greatly encouraged. … Continue reading Unity and inclusion represented in DU crosses
By Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer 01/18/2018 Cultural identity has been examined for years now. Who am I? What am I contributing to society? How will my voice be heard? For a group of local artists, exploring those questions and sharing their personal experiences and beliefs through powerfully moving art became a shared goal for the In Between the Middle exhibition. Hosted by South Side’s … Continue reading South Side gallery showcases minority, immigrant artwork
11/30/2017 By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer When many people hear the phrase fashion designer, they think of someone in high society who has his or her line of clothing unveiled at fashion shows in Milan, New York City or Paris. Stew Frick, a Pittsburgh native, is giving the term a new definition. Frick is a newbie on the fashion scene, both worldwide and in … Continue reading Local designer finds success, battles mental health
Ollie Gratzinger | Features Editor It isn’t summer in the ‘Burgh until the annual Three Rivers Arts Festival comes to town. From its start in 1960, the festival has given artists the opportunity to sell their work to the many visitors and residents that attend each year. Take a look below at some of the exhibits featured in this year’s event, which ran from June 2 to June … Continue reading Artists showcase diverse work at Three Rivers Arts Festival
By Zachary Landau | A&E Editor Whether you’re hanging around for an internship or for the love of the city, you can find a lot of stuff to do in Pittsburgh during the summer months. Better still, a lot of these events are relatively close to Duquesne’s campus and are either free or really cheap (gotta use those student discounts while you can, right?), so here … Continue reading Stuck in the city? A primer for Pittsburgh summer fun
By Sean Spencer | Staff Writer Robots play in a cage with a ball while little cars made out of children’s toys race. The Maker Faire Pittsburgh offers a fun, enlightening experience for people of all-ages. Produced by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, along with HACKPittsburgh, the Faire gives “makers” — anyone who uses tools to tell a story — the time show off their … Continue reading Maker Faire brings creators to Pittsburgh once again
Casey Chafin | For the Duquesne Duke A new exhibit on the third floor of the Duquesne Union showcases artwork and poetry created by an unusual group of artists — prison inmates. Last week, “Art Beyond Bars” opened in the Union’s Les Idees Gallery with pieces by inmates of the State Correctional Institution of Pittsburgh, according to Duquesne professor and the project’s faculty advisor, Elaine … Continue reading Art display showcases prisoners’ work
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