From Malaysia to Mary Pappert, student shines

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief There are roughly 9,000 miles between the United States and Malaysia. To travel that distance would take 23 hours by flight, 4 to 6 weeks by boat and 14 months on foot. The two countries are incredibly far away, especially if it means that’s the distance from home. That separation is worth it for junior music performance major Beatrice Khor, who … Continue reading From Malaysia to Mary Pappert, student shines

Duquesne helps celebrate history of the Protestant Reformation

Gabriella DiPietro | Staff Writer Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of a Wittenburg church, sparking the Protestant Reformation. This year Duquesne is partnering with the First Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh and the Downtown Pittsburgh Ministerium to commemorate this milestone anniversary of one of the largest religious revolutions in history. The First Lutheran Church and its partners have … Continue reading Duquesne helps celebrate history of the Protestant Reformation

Starbucks red cups cause Christmas controversy

By Catherine Clements | Student Columnist  Starbucks’ winter brews are long awaited and so are their holiday cups. It’s out with the pumpkin spice latte and in with the peppermint mocha. This year’s featured cup is a red ombre design, and it is stirring up quite the controversy. Last week former Arizona pastor Joshua Feuerstein posted a video on Facebook protesting that Starbucks “removed Christmas … Continue reading Starbucks red cups cause Christmas controversy