Staff Editorial:Just one snowday?

As the University of Pittsburgh, Carlow University and Chatham University students all reported to virtual classes on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Duquesne students were slipping, sliding and skidding onto campus. The decision to reopen campus only a day after the largest single-day snowstorm since 2010 was irresponsible and rash on the part of the university administration. However, absolutely none of this is to say that Facilities … Continue reading Staff Editorial:Just one snowday?

‘Owl-O-Ween’ returns to National Aviary

Josh Imhof | staff writer | As Halloween approaches, so does prime owl spotting season. Eight species of owls annually nest in or migrate to the Keystone State for the winter, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Combined with mythological ties to witchcraft and bad omens, owls have been tied to Halloween for centuries. “They’re so mysterious. They make zero noise when they fly. When … Continue reading ‘Owl-O-Ween’ returns to National Aviary