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

“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

Multiplayer game Among Us tests perception and patience

Kelsey Burtner & Kellen Stepler layout editor & editor in chief 10/15/20 With the current state of the world, many people are looking for ways to pass the time indoors while still staying connected with friends. As a result, online multiplayer gaming is on the rise. One such game that has skyrocketed in popularity over the last month is Among Us. Among Us is a … Continue reading Multiplayer game Among Us tests perception and patience

Fun fall activities to beat that midterm slump

Allison Lento | Staff Writer 10/17/2018 Fall has finally graced us with its presence in the form of cold weather. At least for now, fingers crossed. This can only mean one of two things: go into our hermit hole of blankets, sweatshirts and hot beverages OR do all the wonderful fall and spooky activities the season brings. Let’s go with the latter! 1. Haunted Museum … Continue reading Fun fall activities to beat that midterm slump

Homecoming celebrations welcome students old and new

By Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer 10/05/17 Whether your “story has just begun” or your “story began here,” many would agree that Duquesne has left a significant impact on our college experience. Thanks to Alumni Engagement, all generations of alumni, students, families and friends can gather together for a nostalgic weekend filled with exciting activities geared toward celebrating the university’s legacy. Duquesne has been bringing … Continue reading Homecoming celebrations welcome students old and new

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