The Day After Halloween: Why students have off

Ashley Newman | Staff Writer Each year, Duquesne students are gifted with the day after Halloween off from classes. Many people may take the day to relax after the festivities or get ahead on their work, but have you ever wondered why Duquesne always takes Nov. 1 off for a holiday? Nov. 1 is All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation in the Catholic … Continue reading The Day After Halloween: Why students have off

Runners fill Pittsburgh streets during EQT 10 Miler

Grace Rosello | staff writer Crossing over the Smithfield Street Bridge before sunrise on Nov. 2, the Equitable Resources, Inc (EQT) 10 miler meant joining a multitude of runners decked out in race gear all heading to the starting line. On both sides of the bridge, silhouetted black against the gold and blue sky, runners warmed up, dispelling their nervousness. Jokes between friends peppered the … Continue reading Runners fill Pittsburgh streets during EQT 10 Miler

Duquesne NPHC hosts Pumpkin Painting event

Kellen Stepler | assistant features editor   Halloween without festive pumpkins is no Halloween at all. The Duquesne National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) agrees. On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the Duquesne NPHC held a pumpkin painting event in the Africa Room that started at 8 p.m. Brandon Scott, president of the Duquesne NPHC, said the event was part of the organization’s HalloWeek. HalloWeek began on Monday, Oct. … Continue reading Duquesne NPHC hosts Pumpkin Painting event

DuPo keeping campus safe on Halloween

Ashley Newman | Staff Writer Dressing up, fun parties and watching scary movies are just some of the many things that make Halloween such a thrilling holiday. However, Halloween can quickly become even scarier when the party gets cut short because someone needs to be rushed to the emergency room. The Duquesne Police Department, or DuPo, is always concerned with campus safety. Duquesne’s Chief of … Continue reading DuPo keeping campus safe on Halloween

McGinley-Rice Symposium event sheds on light story of homelessness

10/24/19 Grace Rosello | staff writer James S. Withers, M.D., F.A.C.P. and founder of Pittsburgh Mercy’s Operation Safety Net program accepted the 2019 Eileen Zungolo Spirit of Service award on Friday for his work with Operation Safety Net. The McGinley-Rice Symposium event entitled “The Face of the Person Who is Homeless” took place this past week from Thursday, Oct. 17 to Friday, Oct. 18. Sister … Continue reading McGinley-Rice Symposium event sheds on light story of homelessness

Interactive display on homelessness highlights experience through art

10/10/19 Griffin Sendek | Photo Editor Division of Mission Identity and Center for Community Engaged Teaching and Research collaborated with Light of Life Rescue Mission to bring an interactive display of homelessness to Towers MPR. The purpose of the display was to give a tactile demonstration of what the homeless experience is in the city. Playing on a loop was the short-film documentary Eye of … Continue reading Interactive display on homelessness highlights experience through art

Simple fashion tips for the men of Duquesne

10/3/2019 Josiah Martin | Arts & Entertainment editor If and when Pittsburgh actually sees a fall day, you’d best be prepared to dress for it. In a devastating blow to Duquesne men, it’s time to put away the Vineyard Vines T-shirts and chino shorts. I know, it’s frightening, but don’t worry, here are some tips for cool fall style. Firstly, your standard fall colors are … Continue reading Simple fashion tips for the men of Duquesne

Fall makeup look book

10/3/2019 Colleen Hammond | Opinions Editor Fall has arrived and brought an iconic, retro-inspired makeup look with it. The year’s global fashion weeks featured makeup styles from the ‘60s and ‘70s. This season, makeup gurus will be sporting eye makeup straight from the 1960s. Soft, gold eyeshadow is a must if you want to recreate this look. Thick, bold lashes will help secure this vintage … Continue reading Fall makeup look book

Five Things to look for in a dress shoe

10/3/2019 Nathan Freshwater | contributor 1. Find your style: The most important factor in buying any dress shoes is to make sure it fits you. Some people feel at home in slip-on loafers, while others don’t want to wear anything but formal oxfords. Don’t let anyone define what style looks good on you, except for you. 2. Goodyear welt: The goodyear welt is a type … Continue reading Five Things to look for in a dress shoe