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Super Bowl halftime show sparks conversation, critiques

Capri Scarcelli a&e editor 2/11/21 It doesn’t matter who performs, what they sing, what they wear or how they dance — there is always going to be extensive criticism when it comes to the Super Bowl halftime show. Taking the field in “blinding lights,” The Weeknd performed a soloist repertoire that progressed in a narrative he has been brewing for months since the release of … Continue reading Super Bowl halftime show sparks conversation, critiques

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New ‘Wandavision’ episodes astound viewers

Griffin Sendek multimedia editor 2/11/21 WandaVision episodes 4 and 5 transform the show from an entertaining yet perplexing ride with a hint of intrigue to some of the best content in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This episode bundle begins and ends on extremely high notes. Episode 4’s cold open is one of the best of the MCU, and episode 5’s ending reveal is not only … Continue reading New ‘Wandavision’ episodes astound viewers

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‘iCarly’ makes surprise comeback with revival series

Rio Scarcelli staff writer 2/11/21 Many children and young adults growing up in the 2010s could have also associated that time with the now Nickelodeon classic television series iCarly. With the show’s five-year run coming to an end in 2012, Netflix has recently aired the first two seasons of the show in preparations for a spinoff series to be released on the new streaming service … Continue reading ‘iCarly’ makes surprise comeback with revival series

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Duquesne student builds vocal career with TikTok

Lizzie Sharp | staff writer 2/4/2021 Senior music technology and vocal performance major, Vinny Marchi, is no stranger to the phenomenon of social media breeding opportunities for aspiring musicians. He currently boasts over 400 thousand followers on the social media platform TikTok, and this number only seems to be growing. Before his TikTok career, as long as he can remember, Marchi was singing anywhere and … Continue reading Duquesne student builds vocal career with TikTok

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Bachelor series features first Black bachelor

Alyse Kaminski | staff writer 2/4/2021 Ah, Bachelor Mondays. Sitting down for two hours of my day, watching TV producers manipulate people for the whole world to see and becoming emotionally invested in all of it. I began watching all of the shows in The Bachelor franchise during Jojo Fletcher’s run as the Bachelorette. Since then, I have not seen a single person of color … Continue reading Bachelor series features first Black bachelor

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Virtual jazz sessions brings new sound to campus

Emma Polen | staff writer 2/4/2021 Get ready to groove to some jazz from across the ages! Thomas Wendt, a professor at Duquesne’s school of music, is now sharing his expansive collection of jazz records and related knowledge, and everyone with a Duquesne email is invited to his listening sessions. His premiere Zoom this past Friday, Jan. 29, was based on the works of the … Continue reading Virtual jazz sessions brings new sound to campus

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New SNL episode humors doubtful expectations

Capri Scarcelli | arts & entertainment editor 2/4/2021 Saturday Night Live is back in full swing — and they aren’t behind in content, either. Last week’s episode premiered on Jan. 30, hosted by former Office actor John Krasinski with featured performances by punk artist Machine Gun Kelly. The show started off with a warm welcome from Krasinski, who was immediately teased for no longer resembling … Continue reading New SNL episode humors doubtful expectations

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Pittsburgh musicians persevere in the midst of pandemic

Olivia Burik staff writer 1/28/21 When the COVID-19 pandemic forced many states into lockdown, concert halls around the nation went silent.   Jim Rodgers, principal contrabassoonist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, recalled March 13, 2020  as the day everything changed.   “We were told to go home and that we were going to be initiating lockdown,” Rodgers said.   With rising fears of the spread … Continue reading Pittsburgh musicians persevere in the midst of pandemic

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WandaVision introduces a pop of color to the series

Griffin Sendek multimedia editor 1/28/21 WandaVision episode three “Now In Color” sheds the black and white and plunges itself into a vibrant technicolor display, replicating the look and feel of 1970s sitcoms. “Now In Color” is filled to the brim with playful gags and charming character moments centered around Wanda’s (Elizebeth Olsen) inexplicable, unnaturally quickly progressing pregnancy. In terms of delivering answers to any questions … Continue reading WandaVision introduces a pop of color to the series

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Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Skin’ faces backlash from fans

Capri Scarcelli A&E editor 1/28/21 Olivia Rodrigo’s “Driver’s License” has been no. 1 on Billboard’s Top 100 for two weeks now.   Remember the “blonde girl” she references? Yeah. That’s Sabrina Carpenter. And she took it to a whole new level with her new single, “Skin.”   Well-known for her role of Maya Hart on Disney’s Girl Meets World, the young actress took to focusing … Continue reading Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Skin’ faces backlash from fans

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