Duquesne bowling battles in NCAA Regionals

Ben Deihl | sports editor The parking lot was packed pulling up to AMF Mt. Lebanon Lanes for the NCAA Bowling Regional Championships. With teams from as far away as Nebraska and Arkansas, it seemed like it could be difficult for fans to travel to cheer on their favorite bowling teams. But just the opposite was true, as fans took up every available seat and … Continue reading Duquesne bowling battles in NCAA Regionals

Rossman: Tiger gives sobering reminder on idols

Evan Rossman | staff writer This week, 29 years ago, golf icon Tiger Woods won his first major in the 1997 Masters. A young Woods dominated the field, winning the tournament by 12 strokes, the largest margin` in the storied history of Augusta National Golf Club. Over the better part of the next three decades, Woods would remain in the spotlight, being revered as the … Continue reading Rossman: Tiger gives sobering reminder on idols

Mario Lemieux camp brings the heart to hockey

Amanda Gritz | staff writer For a select group of hockey fans, skating on the ice at PPG Paints Arena with former professional hockey players isn’t just a dream, it’s a reality with a purpose far greater than the game itself. The Mario Lemieux Fantasy Hockey Camp has become one of the most impactful fundraising events within the Mario Lemieux Foundation, blending an authentic NHL-style … Continue reading Mario Lemieux camp brings the heart to hockey

Literary journal :Lexicon shares Duquesne-made art with the campus community

Nataley Davis | staff writer Hope Seidel, a freshman biology major, went to Italy on a spring breakaway trip with Duquesne this year to study fashion in theater. Having recently picked up crocheting as a hobby, she was determined to make a Renaissance-style dress to wear on the trip — except she fell short on time with her busy schedule. “I did have to finish … Continue reading Literary journal :Lexicon shares Duquesne-made art with the campus community

Legal experts say SCOTUS unlikely to uphold Trump order on birthright citizenship

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief The United States Supreme Court heard arguments last week in a landmark case that could redefine who is considered a citizen at birth, and Pittsburgh-area legal scholars say the administration faces an uphill battle. The case, Trump v. Barbara, is a class-action lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to challenge an executive order signed by President Donald Trump … Continue reading Legal experts say SCOTUS unlikely to uphold Trump order on birthright citizenship

David Dixon reflects on his Duquesne career

Ben Deihl | sports editor Growing up in Memphis, David Dixon only started hooping because of one person — his sister, Liz. Dixon hadn’t even dribbled a basketball before Liz introduced him to the sport, helping him fall in love with it as she expanded her collegiate career to the WNBA. “I played against my sister all the time growing up,” Dixon said. “We used … Continue reading David Dixon reflects on his Duquesne career

Lunar mission brings Duquesne scientists’ passions to life

Josh Imhof | features editor As a kid, Connor McDonagh spent his days building spaceships and race cars out of Legos. At night, he would read textbooks about the solar system and look at the stars. When he was 9, he got his first telescope. “I remember looking into it. I remember looking at the moon,” he said. “It’s one of my fondest memories.” Now, … Continue reading Lunar mission brings Duquesne scientists’ passions to life

Buccos get back to business on opening day

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor As fans clad in Pittsburgh Pirates jerseys and baseball caps made their way off packed T cars and up the steep staircases of North Side Station, they were greeted by a familiar face — Jim Anderson, who has been selling merchandise, peanuts and water bottles outside the T station for 20 years. He said the fans keep him coming back … Continue reading Buccos get back to business on opening day

New music venue will impact Hill District and Pittsburgh’s music ecosystem

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor During the 1930s and 1940s, the Hill District was a hub for jazz and blues, with live music venues lining Wylie Avenue. In the 1950s, a city redevelopment plan led to the displacement of Hill District residents, and the erasure of the once booming music scene, according to Steel City History. This October, a new music venue — Citizens Live … Continue reading New music venue will impact Hill District and Pittsburgh’s music ecosystem