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Arts & Entertainment

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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Birthday hacks: how to get free food in Pittsburgh

Emma Polen | layout editor 9/2/21 My birthday always seems to fall on a school day. While this is certainly an inconvenience, there is still an opportunity to make it special: Head to Market Square and reap restaurants’ free birthday rewards! It takes just three simple steps to reap free birthday rewards all within walking distance of campus. First, you’ve got to download the rewards … Continue reading Birthday hacks: how to get free food in Pittsburgh

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“Picklesburgh” traditional festival celebrates food, fun

Emma Polen | Layout Editor 7/26/21 A giant Heinz pickle balloon floats proudly over the pickle celebration, an apparent symbol of the event’s beginnings. This past week, Aug. 20-22, the Andy Warhol Bridge hosted one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic city events: Picklesburgh. Picklesburgh began in 2015, but the Pittsburgh community has been serving the world pickles for much longer. H.J. Heinz began his business in … Continue reading “Picklesburgh” traditional festival celebrates food, fun

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Features

Lidia’s restaurant in Strip District to close

Ashley Newman | Staff Writer 08/29/2019 If you’ve ever walked through the Strip District with someone familiar with the area, chances are you’ve stopped at Lidia’s. It has been a Pittsburgh staple for nearly two decades. Unfortunately, the iconic Italian restaurant is set to close this September, though an official date has not yet been released. Lidia’s first opened in 2001 and has been a … Continue reading Lidia’s restaurant in Strip District to close

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Eat around the world: “Taste of America”

04/11/2019 Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer Duquesne University’s cultural ambassadors hosted their 2nd Annual Eat Around the World event on Thursday, April 4. Students, faculty and staff had the opportunity to get a “taste of America” – breakfast for dinner style. Foods ranged from chicken and waffles to pancakes, fruit salad, bacon, sausage and an assortment of muffins. There was also a variety of juices … Continue reading Eat around the world: “Taste of America”

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Oakland Restaurant Week brings delicious food for cheap

02/07/2019 Claudia Hardy | staff writer Good quality food for a cheap price? Now that is a college eating hack. Oakland Restaurant Week returned for the annual winter edition with 16 restaurants that offered $6 menu items for six days, Jan. 28 through Feb. 2. Whether you were in the mood for pierogies – a Pittsburgh classic, or a burger or maybe something you’ve never … Continue reading Oakland Restaurant Week brings delicious food for cheap

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Farmers markets thrive as seasons change

Krystina Primack | Staff Writer 09/13/2018 With several days of September now behind us, the official beginning of fall is fast approaching. Although we’ve had quite a bit of disparity between the recent muggy summer forecasts and the much-anticipated arrival of autumn weather, the varying temperatures still haven’t discouraged members of our community from visiting the city’s numerous farmers markets. Traditionally beginning in mid-May and … Continue reading Farmers markets thrive as seasons change

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Opinions

On-campus dining is improving, but not yet perfect

09/13/2018 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor If you’re a freshman, there’s a good chance you’re probably wondering what the heck is up with Duquesne’s food situation. Hogan Dining Center in Towers is a far cry from home-cooked meals you might be used to, and the pizza you can pick up at Incline is, like, mostly grease. In a uniquely bad way. The truth is, … Continue reading On-campus dining is improving, but not yet perfect

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News

Duke Special Report: A look at food insecurity on college campuses and DU’s efforts

  Raymond Arke and Kailey Love | The Duquesne Duke 04/19/2018 Often, college students juggle school, loan payments, jobs and other extracurriculars. Balancing all of these responsibilities can be stressful enough. For some, however, an even greater existential weight changes many students’ encounters with higher education. A recently released study by Temple University and Wisconsin HOPE Lab researchers showed that 36 percent of students at … Continue reading Duke Special Report: A look at food insecurity on college campuses and DU’s efforts

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Off-campus alternatives to typical college fare

04/05/2018 Anna Walnoha | Staff Writer When you ask college students about the prevailing diet on campus, or what they have delivered every weekend, many would likely say pizza. But wouldn’t most students like to branch out and, try new places and foods? Pittsburgh is a large melting pot of cultures and people, each bringing different exceptional tastes and flavors. There are many places around … Continue reading Off-campus alternatives to typical college fare

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