“It’s wine o’clock somewhere,” says alcoholic mother

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor In 2021, “Saturday Night Live” aired a skit called “Birthday Gifts,” where Trish (Aidy Bryant), a middle aged suburban mom, is opening birthday gifts from her friends (Regina King, Cecily Strong, Heidi Gardner, Chloe Fineman). The gifts start out tame, first with a sign that reads “wine gets better with age, I get better with wine.” They quickly evolve into … Continue reading “It’s wine o’clock somewhere,” says alcoholic mother

Duquesne launches new partnership with Helltown Brewing

Nataley Davis | staff writer Duquesne University alumni Scott Powell came to Helltown Brewing in the Strip District on Aug. 26 with his fraternity brothers to celebrate the launch of the university-inspired beer, Bluff 78. Supporting their alma mater is nothing new for the group, as they have stayed connected with the community since graduating in 1987. “We all go to the basketball games together, … Continue reading Duquesne launches new partnership with Helltown Brewing

Staff Ed: St. Patrick’s Day about more than binge drinking

03/15/2018 Happy early St. Patrick’s Day, Duquesne. Because we are incredibly boring prudes here at The Duke, we wanted to take a moment to remind you all of this one fact before you go out and get wasted this weekend: St. Patrick’s Day is grossly insensitive and dangerous. Now breathe. Breathe. Exhale. Please hear us out. To start, it was not that long ago that … Continue reading Staff Ed: St. Patrick’s Day about more than binge drinking