Tatum Spencer | staff writer “No He Estado Aquí,” Asier “Ace” O’Malley Gorbea, a sophomore at Duquesne University explained the meaning of his clothing brand with a smile. “Which means, ‘I haven’t been here.’” O’Malley Gorbea had the idea for his brand, a place where empathy and awareness meets stylish artwork, since his sophomore year of high school. Within the past four years, he has … Continue reading Student clothing brand promotes positivity
Noah Fries & Ben Deihl | sports editor & staff writer Tucked away in its own isolated region of Pittsburgh, Duquesne seems like an isolated university to the unassuming eye. Sitting atop a hill on Bluff Street, it would be easy for the Dukes to keep to themselves. But for Head Coach Dan Burt and his women’s basketball team, that couldn’t be further from the … Continue reading WBB’s ‘Bourdain:’ Burt goes global
Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Ghostly apparitions that can be seen on security cameras, doors that open on their own accord, unexplained noise – these anomalous and possibly paranormal happenings have been going on since the opening of the Senator John Heinz History Center. This haunting could be attributed to the 1898 fire that killed five men in the original building of the Chautauqua Lake … Continue reading Haunted Histories: What happened at your house?
Noah Fries | sports editor The Duquesne men’s basketball team enters the 2026-27 season looking to build upon the 18-15 record from last year, including a 9-9 record in conference play that culminated in a loss to (eventual champion) Virginia Commonwealth in the A10 quarterfinals. With just six members of last season’s squad returning, the Dukes have 10 newcomers on the roster — a figure … Continue reading MBB ready for Joyce’s third year at helm
Leah Hamilton | staff writer As the time of the year approaches when sweaters emerge from your closet and festive decor goes up, many of us are looking for events to make the most out of the Halloween season. From date nights to fear-factor rides, Pittsburgh is offering a wide range of activities that are guaranteed to be memorable experiences. Wood Street Galleries Halloween Party … Continue reading A guide on getting scary in the city
Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer Early in the morning, as the sun is just starting to rise amid the snaggle-tooth skyscrapers of Pittsburgh, I can be found making my lethargic daily commute to UPMC Mercy hospital. It’s been a long semester, and although I love my internship, my joy and gratitude aren’t at an all-time high at 7 a.m. Part of my moodiness comes from … Continue reading Wait to cross Forbes Avenue
Our college midterms are over. With these exams out of the way it is time to set your attention to a midterm that is arguably more important than the one you just took. This more important multiple choice, Scantron exam is the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, of course. In Pennsylvania, you will have the option to say who represents you in the United States House … Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 10/27
Sydney Hackenberg | staff writer It is really strange to live out of a suitcase in your own bedroom. My room has always been one of my favorite places. After a long day of high school, I longed to lay in my bed, watch a TV show and smother myself by the mound of blankets I kept stocked in my room. My bedroom is not … Continue reading I am just a guest in my childhood bedroom
“You Can See Everything” is a documentary that presents more questions than answers. The nearly three-hour film documents the infamous Elizabeth Holmes and her partner Billy Evans in the weeks leading up to and following her imprisonment for defrauding investors. In 2003, Holmes started the technology company Theranos, which promised to make blood testing more accessible and more affordable for patients. Things fell apart in … Continue reading The Mini Review: 10/27
Naomi girson | opinions editor “It is only a test.’’ I wrote my mantra over and over again on sticky notes, on scratch paper and in notebooks over the last few months. On Oct. 9, at 11:15 a.m. I took the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), an assessment I had been preparing for since June. I felt good about the test, and I, of course, … Continue reading Naomi’s Nook: The spiritual nature of a standardized test
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