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New single “Driver’s License” takes the road for success

Capri Scarcelli | arts and entertainment editor 1/21/21 She may drive alone past your street, but she’s in good company globally when it comes to bad breakups. Well known as the lead character “Nini” on Disney+’s High School Musical The Musical: The Series (HSMTMTS), 17-year-old actress and singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo debuted her hit single “Driver’s License,” steering its way to the top of the charts at … Continue reading New single “Driver’s License” takes the road for success

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WandaVision brings new dynamic to Marvel

Griffin Sendek | multimedia editor 1/21/21 WandaVision is a breath of fresh air unlike anything Marvel Studios has produced in over a decade. Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany reprise their roles of Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) and The Vision, kicking off the first of many Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television shows slated for release exclusively on Disney+. Though the characters were both introduced back in … Continue reading WandaVision brings new dynamic to Marvel

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A Q&A with Carrie Teresa on Black celebrity journalism

Marcela Mack staff writer 11/19/20 Duquesne student Marcela Mack recently sat down with Carrie Teresa, the author of “Looking at the Stars: Black Celebrity Journalism in Jim Crow’s America.” The book, and the conversation below, is an insightful and informative look at the Black press dating back to times of segregation without the efforts of the Black press. The conversation with Teresa has been edited … Continue reading A Q&A with Carrie Teresa on Black celebrity journalism

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Ariana Grande “positions” herself for another album hit

Capri Scarcelli | arts & entertainment editor 11/12/2020 Ariana Grande’s sixth studio album Positions, released on Oct. 30, has already been named number one on Billboard’s top charts and has garnered over 174 million streams on Spotify and Apple Music – and for good reason. Grande is notorious for cranking out harmonies and teasing them along the way, but no one could have guessed an … Continue reading Ariana Grande “positions” herself for another album hit

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Social justice book club flips the page to John Lewis

Emily Ambery | Staff Writer 11/12/2020 Heroes in comic books and graphic novels are well-known for fighting monstrous foes, but new heroes are emerging to fight against social injustice. Social justice graphic novels are becoming more of an impactful tool in the classroom. Duquesne’s Social Justice Reading Club (SJRC) was developed by Gumberg Library faculty in fall 2018 to unite and engage faculty, students and … Continue reading Social justice book club flips the page to John Lewis

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Upcoming music releases await chart-topping success

Capri Scarcelli A&E Editor 10/22/20 Today’s music scene has an especially booming release radar. With artists not being able to perform live, the pandemic has given ample opportunity for musicians to put out more of their work. In the span of a week, various artists – both known and new to the industry – have announced or teased upcoming single or album releases through social … Continue reading Upcoming music releases await chart-topping success

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Off-campus fall activities provide students a “patch” of fun

Capri Scarcelli a&e editor 10/15/20 Enjoying the fall season is still achievable, even during a pandemic. Various off-campus activities are available in the Pittsburgh area that are safe, fun and welcoming to college students who are trying to find a sense of normalcy, despite restrictions set with the coronavirus. To enjoy the crisp autumn air and to find a change of scenery, Duquesne students have … Continue reading Off-campus fall activities provide students a “patch” of fun

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Sherlock Holmes spin-off tells story from new perspective

Griffin Sendek Multimedia Editor 10/08/20 Enola Holmes, Netflix’s latest spin on a Sherlock Holmes tale, is a fun, heartfelt ride all the way through.   While still an important part in the story, Sherlock, played by Henry Cavill, is not main the focus. Millie Bobby Brown, most famous for her performance of Eleven in Stranger Things, plays the titular role: Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes’ teen-sister, … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes spin-off tells story from new perspective

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A&E’s Best and Worst of 2019

We asked our staff to pick their favorite and least favorite media from the entertainment world in 2019. Below are their picks. First, the best… Good Omens Miniseries Ollie Gratzinger, Editor-in-Chief   The on-screen adaptation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s 1990 dark comedy novel Good Omens came to Amazon Prime Video on May 31. Chronicling the exploits of an unlikely duo — angel Aziraphale … Continue reading A&E’s Best and Worst of 2019

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Off the record: why depression hurts

By: Sam Fatula | a&e editor Just over two weeks ago, we lost one of the greatest entertainers to have ever graced the big screen and television to one of the most common diseases that exists in society. This was not caused by cancer, addiction or any kind of infectious illness, (though they are all serious diseases in their own right and deserve the same … Continue reading Off the record: why depression hurts

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