Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer It’s November, so as any reasonable Catholic university would, Duquesne has already released this Christmas season upon our still leaf-strewn campus. My roommates and I have been discussing seasonal decorating in a feverish attempt to survive the winter blues. Our first instinct was to head over to the Target in East Liberty. The halls of every retailer are spilling over … Continue reading Have a merry thriftmas
Nataley Davis | staff writer Liz Boyd, an organizer for the Pittsburgh County Fair, called the event “the biggest prank on the whole city” because Pittsburgh is not actually a county. When the idea for an Allegheny County Fair was denied, she and the other organizers took matters into their own hands to start something new. “We’re in our third year running, and it’s bigger … Continue reading Community coincides with sustainable practices at County Fair
Kaitlin Dodd | Staff Writer 10/25/2018 Halloween is just around the corner, and the time to find a costume is quickly disappearing. Whether you don’t have the money to spend on an overpriced costume at the store or simply can’t come up with an idea you deem perfect for the holiday, hopefully these do-it-yourself ideas will help you out! These costumes are all super fun … Continue reading Quick and easy Halloween costumes
By Liza Zulick | Staff Writer Remember when you used to pretend to sell things to your friends and family? Create crafts and try to sell them? Nothing ever really came out of it, other than your family going along with it. However, as a senior at Duquesne University, Arianna DiMatteo is accomplishing her dreams of being business owner through her company, Aria Bella Candles, … Continue reading Crafted with care: Duquesne student makes candles on the side
By Alison Caracciolo | Staff Columnist What’s scarier than zombies, ghosts and ghouls combined? How about being a broke college kid during Halloween? With the spooky holiday right around the corner, the average college student scrolls through Pinterest, looking for the most unique do-it-yourself costumes that could essentially save them a fortune for just one night. The overpriced, cheaply-designed Halloween costumes found in stores across … Continue reading Store-bought Halloween costumes pricey for students
By Evan Penrod and Salena Moran | Staff Writers There are hacks for nearly every aspect of your life — laundry, studying, Starbucks and, yes, even the Hogan Dining Center. These hacks are alternative meals that students can create by combining several types of food from the different stations available at Towers. These meals are perfect for students wanting to deviate from their normal food … Continue reading Hogan Hacks: Breaking the monotony of college dining
By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor While some cynics out there might declare Valentine’s Day nothing more than a “Hallmark Holiday,” it’s a wonderful opportunity to be extra-sweet to those you love most. Be it a significant other, sibling, parent, cousin or best friend — the list of people you can thank on this day is virtually endless. What is not endless, however, is the amount of … Continue reading Be a Valentine’s Day Victor: Three easy, surefire ways to win even the coldest of hearts on Cupid’s big day
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