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Small music venues in Pittsburgh struggle to make a profit off live performances

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Adam Klenovich frequented the Oakland neighborhood in high school to attend live music performances. In January, he helped found an independent music venue called Haven to create a permanent space for live entertainment in Oakland. The majority of attendees are college students from surrounding universities. “We love this community, and we see the potential in the community, but without an … Continue reading Small music venues in Pittsburgh struggle to make a profit off live performances

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Shadyside — The Art Festival paints a portrait of local art

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 9/2/21 On August 28-29 from 10a.m. — 5p.m., artists both Pittsburgh-native and beyond set up their tent for a long day of sharing what they have created. In support of local artists, Pittsburgh’s 24th annual “Shadyside — The Art Festival” on Walnut Street offered an array of wall art and knick-knacks that would be perfect for any grab-bag gift: this … Continue reading Shadyside — The Art Festival paints a portrait of local art

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Documentary features KDKA’s historic beginnings

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief 11/5/2020 Citizens gathered around Tuesday night, glued to screens, watching the election returns come in – a Pittsburgh tradition 100 years old. A century ago, on Nov. 2, 1920, the airwaves came alive with a new sound in Western Pennsylvania. At 6 p.m., the new KDKA Radio broadcast the returns of the presidential race between Warren G. Harding and James M. … Continue reading Documentary features KDKA’s historic beginnings

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‘Den of Thieves’s’ plot keeps watchers enticed

By Nicole Prieto | Staff Writer 01/25/2018 Den of Thieves is a power fantasy that blends the trappings of a smart crime-thriller and operatic drama. The film pits convicts against cops in a deadly cat-and-mouse game involving one of the least “caseable” banks in the nation: the Federal Reserve. Ray Merrimen (Pablo Schreiber) is a released convict determined never to be put behind bars again, … Continue reading ‘Den of Thieves’s’ plot keeps watchers enticed

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Nine ways to make your rainy nights ten out of ten

By Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer Hibernation isn’t just for bears. Around every October, college students start to stay indoors more and more. The cold rainy weather keeps them burrowed in their dorms aside from the occasional trip to class. With so much time inside it’s easy to get bored. However, it’s not impossible to beat cabin fever. With a few friends and some creativity, … Continue reading Nine ways to make your rainy nights ten out of ten

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The Duke weighs in on next gen consoles

By: Saúl Berríos-Thomas and Aaron Warnick | The Duquesne Duke Xbox One shines early My Xbox One has been on every day since I bought it six months ago. While there are a few glaring weaknesses, I have come to cherish the console and appreciate its features and flaws. The PlayStation 4 is the better gaming machine, but the Xbox One has won my heart. I … Continue reading The Duke weighs in on next gen consoles

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