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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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Men’s Fashion 2017

By Leah Devorak | Editor-in-Chief 10/05/17 The weather is finally starting to turn cold, which means it’s also finally time to figure out your fall wardrobe. Fall fashion can be ridiculously hard, not only because the temperature fluctuates until around late November but also because the options of what to wear get very tiresome very quickly. Plaid and jeans, sweater and trousers, T-shirt and jacket … Continue reading Men’s Fashion 2017

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The coming of Fall promises ample autumn adventures at DU

By Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer Fall has always been one of the busiest times of the year. Students are heading back to school which means the daily grind of homework assignments, studying and working hard is back and in action. But, fear not! While keeping up with academics is important, it is also essential to salvage some free time for yourself as well. Luckily, … Continue reading The coming of Fall promises ample autumn adventures at DU

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Unbe-leaf-able: How Duquesne deals with autumn leaves

By Esla Buehler | Staff Writer When the leaves begin to fall, don’t expect to experience the tradition of jumping into a huge pile — at least not here at Duquesne. The groundskeeping crew has a definite process to rid campus of the nuisance that rotted, fallen leaves can cause. It’s obvious why it isn’t practical to let the leaves collect on a college campus. … Continue reading Unbe-leaf-able: How Duquesne deals with autumn leaves

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South Side Spirit Halloween haunts again

By Elsa Buehler | Staff Writer Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Creepy community clowns. Haunted houses. “American Horror Story.” Spirit Halloween. What do all of these things have in common? They only come out at a certain time of year: fall. For those unfamiliar, Spirit Halloween is a chain of Halloween-themed stores owned by Spencer Gifts that pop up all across America and Canada each August. In … Continue reading South Side Spirit Halloween haunts again

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Fall in love with Pittsburgh this autumn

By Madison Pastrick | Staff Writer Today marks the first day of autumn — a season filled with warm apple cider, classic horror movies, jack-o’-lanterns and big sweaters. There’s always so much to do, so instead of staying in your dorm all month making bets on how many Trump masks and Harley Quinn costumes you’re going to see, why don’t you get out and enjoy … Continue reading Fall in love with Pittsburgh this autumn

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Fall Fashion 2016

Women’s By Jamie Crow | Staff Writer Even though it’s still 80 degrees and humid outside, it’s time to start getting ready for the fall. Fall means everything pumpkin, caramel and apple flavored are back, but it also means that it’s time to put away the shorts and t-shirts and start thinking about fall fashion. Trends change with every season, oftentimes more outlandish each year. … Continue reading Fall Fashion 2016

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Fall: the season of pumpkin-flavored everything

By Sean Spencer | Staff Writer One drink sparked an economic and popularity surge in pumpkin-inspired foods. Starbucks launched the pumpkin spice latte in the fall of 2003 and sold 200 million of them over the next decade. With the “PSL,” Starbucks has changed the game for marketing. According to Jemully Media, Starbucks knows how to read the audience (primarily millennials) and target them with … Continue reading Fall: the season of pumpkin-flavored everything

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Halloween season recovers past traditions

By Sam Leon | Student Columnist I can’t help but recognize the excitement going on about Halloween. I hear so many people talking about costumes, haunted houses and parties. Increasingly over each year, I find myself letting these events pass me by in October unaffected, almost like the festivities don’t exist. I’ve never been able to get into Halloween as much as my peers seem … Continue reading Halloween season recovers past traditions

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