A stop sign atop a sign informing drivers to watch for pedestrians on Duquesne University's campus.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Locust

Josh Imhof | features editor A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Locust Street between the Student Union and the parking garage on Wednesday morning. Two police cars could be seen parked along Locust Street and four police officers were on the scene.  Captain Jefferey Egan of the Duquesne Department of Public Safety said that the victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to … Continue reading Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Locust

Signage for Bus Stop 4813 at 25th Street and East Carson Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Get on the PRT bus!

Staff Editorial In July of this year, Pittsburgh Regional Transit faced a $100 million budget deficit causing them to reduce their services by 40% according to the PRT website. They have nothing left to reduce but their services to the city. And in addition to their lack of funding from the federal level, they are proposing an increased rate for all the services, including a … Continue reading Get on the PRT bus!

Hands-free technology isn’t safer choice

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor What seems more dangerous: tapping out a friend’s number on a physical phone while driving or asking your car’s voice-activated system to do it for you? According to a study released earlier this month by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, it’s not the obvious answer. Companies are producing cars today with some serious built-in technology, allowing drivers to … Continue reading Hands-free technology isn’t safer choice