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Traveling sweets festival arrives in Monroeville

Nataley Davis | staff writer On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Everest Events Group invited the greater Pittsburgh community to the Monroeville Convention and Events Center to indulge in unique samples from a variety of vendors at the Pittsburgh Chocolate and Coffee Festival. “Who doesn’t like coffee, and who doesn’t like chocolate? We thought, ‘let’s put them together,’” said Jerry Testa, the Executive Vice President of … Continue reading Traveling sweets festival arrives in Monroeville

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Food trucks back to fuel staff and students

by Nicholas Zotos | staff writer March 24, 2022 Spring has officially sprung once again here on the Bluff. Last week, students from all across campus journeyed out of their dorms to enjoy the warm weather. To compliment this shift in weather, food trucks have returned to campus.  Students took advantage of the food trucks last Thursday positioned on A-Walk. Many of them were excited … Continue reading Food trucks back to fuel staff and students

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Valentine’s Day on the Bluff

by Nicholas Zotos | staff writer Feb. 10, 2022 To all the college couples out there, it is officially that time of year: Valentine’s Day.  Throughout Duquesne, students will be getting their significant other and friends flowers and treats, and they will be bringing each other out on dates. Whether on or off campus, there are plenty of opportunities for Duquesne students to celebrate Feb. … Continue reading Valentine’s Day on the Bluff

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“Lettuce” talk about the price of healthy foods

Emma Polen | layout editor Oct. 14, 2021 The prices of fresh fruits and vegetables continue to rise while fast food restaurants cut down on cost whole dollars at a time.  For college students living independently, some for the first time in their lives, this can be problematic for many reasons.  First of all, fast food appears so easy and convenient, while a healthy, homemade … Continue reading “Lettuce” talk about the price of healthy foods

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Opa! Honors College hosts Greek cultural dinner

Mary Liz Flavin | news editor Sept. 16, 2021 Students all over campus celebrated Greek culture on Tuesday by enjoying traditional food, learning about customs and participating in a dance. On Sept 14, the Honors College hosted a Greek cultural dinner in the Towers multipurpose room.  Dr. Kathleen Roberts, the Director of the University Honors College, has been a part of the tradition for over … Continue reading Opa! Honors College hosts Greek cultural dinner

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Driving up an appetite; food trucks on A-walk

Harley Varavette | staff writer Sept. 16, 2021 The inviting aromas of crepes, funnel cakes and hibachi filled the air on A-Walk Friday, Sept. 10, as Duquesne held its first Food Truck Friday series from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Duquesne plans to host this event every Friday at the same time and location. This week, the three food trucks that attended the event were … Continue reading Driving up an appetite; food trucks on A-walk

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New Grab-and-Go Option Available in Union

Emily Ambery | staff writer 9/9/21 Switch up your lunch routine and explore the local Pittsburgh food scene from the comfort of the second floor of the Union. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, Connections is Duquesne’s newest dining spot for convenient on-the-go treats. Stop by for breakfast featuring Coffee Tree Roasters coffee and Potomac Bakery doughnuts and pastries, or lunch which features … Continue reading New Grab-and-Go Option Available in Union

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Upcoming Irish festival offers fun for all ages

Emma Polen | layout editor 9/9/21 The annual Pittsburgh Irish Festival is being hosted September 10-12th at The Lots in Sandcastle; there will be plenty of Irish foods and tunes! Duquesne’s own Rev. Sean Hogan will be in attendance at this event. In fact, he will be giving Mass on Sunday, Sept. 12th, at 10 a.m. Food vendors will provide traditional Irish cuisine, including an … Continue reading Upcoming Irish festival offers fun for all ages

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Heinz Field kicks off sizzling season with rib fest

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 9/9/21 Nothing screams “kickoff to Heinz” more than… barbecue? The “Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Festival,” presented by Heinz and Miller Lite, is an annual welcoming to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ football season over Labor Day weekend. Getting its start in 1990 at what once was Three Rivers Stadium, Heinz Field has carried on its tradition of food, family and fun. … Continue reading Heinz Field kicks off sizzling season with rib fest

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‘Soul Food Fest’ celebrates local Black-owned businesses

Andrew Cummings | multimedia editor 9/9/21 Over Labor Day weekend, Market Square held “Soul Food Fest,” an event that celebrates the history of Pittsburgh’s Black-owned food businesses. Food, festivities, live music and art could all be found in Market Square from Sept. 2-5. “Soul Food Fest” started in 2019 as a one-day event, and did not occur in 2020. The 2021 event was expanded to … Continue reading ‘Soul Food Fest’ celebrates local Black-owned businesses

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