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Arts & Entertainment

An Elephant in the Garden is an impressive one-woman show

Colleen Hammond | Opinions Editor 1/23/20 On the quaint stage of the Byham Theater, a remarkable story of familial bonds and personal growth amid disaster took center stage as An Elephant in the Garden made its Pittsburgh debut. This one-woman show tells the story of a young German girl named Elizabeth and her family as they struggle for survival during the dark days of air … Continue reading An Elephant in the Garden is an impressive one-woman show

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Arts & Entertainment

Lumineers’ lyricism shines on newest album, III

Claire Neiberg | Staff Writer 09/19/19 From dancing to “Ho Hey” at my eighth-grade formal to singing along to “Cleopatra” at my high school coffeehouses, I have always been a fan of The Lumineers’ hit songs, as they bring back joyful memories of growing up. I had high expectations for the Sept. 13 release of their third studio album, III, and needless to say, it … Continue reading Lumineers’ lyricism shines on newest album, III

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Last minute gift ideas for the holiday procrastinator

Jamie Crow | Staff Writer 12/23/17 It’s that time of year again, where malls and stores are filled with last minute shoppers trying to find the perfect gift before the holidays arrive. If you’re one of those people who postpone their present buying, you’re definitely not alone; I’m right there with you. The holidays really snuck up on me this year, and before I knew … Continue reading Last minute gift ideas for the holiday procrastinator

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Fights may occur during the holidays; be nice

By Duke Staff 12/7/17 With the semester winding down and break just around the corner, a reprieve from the stresses of the world is tantalizingly within reach. A few weeks to relax, recoup and restart is just what winter break calls for. That is, until your relatives show up. Because let’s be real: Not every one of them is perfect. Whether it’s the casual sexism … Continue reading Fights may occur during the holidays; be nice

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Dreaded family dinner: surviving Thanksgiving meals

By Ollie Gratzinger | Staff Columnist  As Thanksgiving nears, our dreams are suddenly filled with visions of turkey breast and sweet potato pie. Soon the stresses of an ending semester will be temporarily forgotten while we resolve to stuff our faces and kick back to watch the Macy’s Day Parade flood the streets of New York City. But all that glitters isn’t gold. We’ve all … Continue reading Dreaded family dinner: surviving Thanksgiving meals

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Whatever comes to mind: The positives to having a small Thanksgiving

By George Flynn | Opinions Editor Thanksgiving is always a riot at my grandparent’s house. My grandmother Florence, is the sweetest woman to grace the planet. And yet, without a doubt she will bring up morbid topics like the death penalty over mashed potatoes. My grandfather Andrew, will sit there in silence and give me side eye glances that speak a thousand words. The table … Continue reading Whatever comes to mind: The positives to having a small Thanksgiving

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