Ben Deihl & Naomi Girson | sports editor & opinions editor Stan Kostka was the man on every team’s mind in 1935 as the Heisman Trophy winner hailing from the national champion Minnesota Golden Gophers. Every franchise wanted Kostka on their roster, but there was no official way to choose who got him. “There was a bidding war for Kostka,” said Pro Football Hall of … Continue reading How the NFL Draft became national news
Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Pittsburgh is expecting anywhere between 500,000 and 700,000 visitors for the NFL Draft later this month — a figure that would exceed half the city’s current population. For three days, from April 23-25, the event will stretch across the North Shore and Downtown, and city officials have a clear message for everyone trying to get there: Do not drive. “We encourage … Continue reading City urges people not to drive during the NFL Draft
Josh Imhof | features editor As hundreds of thousands of people descend upon Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft, they will be bringing more than just their wallets and attention to the Steel City. They will also be contributing to the environmental impact that comes with hosting a large-scale event. “There’s a lot of things that people really don’t think about when you’re thinking about the … Continue reading Preparation is underway for the environmental impact of the NFL Draft
Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor With more than 700,000 tourists visiting Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft, hotels close to Acrisure Stadium — the draft’s home base — are mostly at full capacity. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown, located two miles from the stadium, was almost completely sold out as of April 2. Josh Caton, director of sales at the hotel, said … Continue reading Where will the influx of tourists be staying?
Naomi Girson | opinions editor As winter turns to spring, students at Duquesne University are warming up and getting ready for the NFL draft. Whether they have tickets or not, it’s coming to them right here in Pittsburgh. Duquesne announced that they will be holding in-person classes during the NFL draft. Students are starting to think about what attending in-person classes during the draft means … Continue reading How students feel about the NFL Draft coming to town
Josh Imhof | features editor As a kid, Gaby Garcia grew up in the warm beach state of Veracruz, Mexico. But during her junior year of high school, she moved to the United States with her family for her father’s job. The move landed her in Pittsburgh, where she attended Seneca Valley High School. Despite knowing English, beginning her senior year as a new student … Continue reading ISO transforms student union into cultural exchange
Grayce Sullivan | staff writer Laura Engel, an English professor at Duquesne, is making her Red Masquers directorial debut with “The Miniature Picture,” opening this week. Written in 1781 by Elizabeth Craven, “The Miniature Picture” explores themes of feminism and love through disguises and hijinks. Many of Craven’s works were originally written for private theatricals at Brandenburgh House, her English country home along the River … Continue reading Red Masquers debuts new production
My freshman year was filled with many regrets, the biggest one was probably not getting more involved on campus sooner. For the first year, my campus involvement was simply going to class. Looking back I want to kick myself for wasting away my tuition like that. Duquesne is a very expensive school but I think it can be worth the price tag if you spend … Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 4/16
Ben Deihl & Noah Fries | sports editor & staff writer With the NFL Draft just a week away, analysts and fans alike are scrambling to figure out who’s the best prospect, who their favorite team will pick and who will end up as the best player from the 2026 NFL Draft. As Pittsburgh plays host to this year’s rendition, The Duke created a mock … Continue reading Who will hear their name in the Top 10?
Ben Deihl | sports editor The transfer portal has become the largest trend in college sports since its introduction in 2018. It helps student athletes transfer from school to school in search of better opportunities and a better fit, but recent rule changes have seen the portal boom in popularity. Now at a crossroads after seeing multiple seniors depart after an A10 Championship quarterfinal loss … Continue reading Duquesne loses MBB talent early in transfer portal
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