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Harry Potter reunion reflects on 20-year journey of cast

Braylyn Bruno | staff writer 1/13/22 It’s hard to believe, but Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have been gracing the big screen as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley for over 20 years. In celebration of the Harry Potter franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the cast reunited for a behind-the-scenes look at the production of all eight films. … Continue reading Harry Potter reunion reflects on 20-year journey of cast

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Harry Potter Week brings students riddikulus amounts of fun

Emily Ambery | Staff Writer 10/29/2020 This week, Duquesne students waved their wands, cast their spells and made their potions as they participated in the Honors College’s annual Harry Potter celebration. Despite the restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the wizards and witches at Duquesne were able to safely celebrate the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Over the course of the week, the Honors College … Continue reading Harry Potter Week brings students riddikulus amounts of fun

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Hogwarts Happy Hour delights Potterheads

Claire Neiberg | Staff Writer 11/01/18 On Oct. 26, the Honors College kicked off the Duquesne University Halloween festivities by hosting its annual Hogwarts Happy Hour, better known as the “Harry Potter Party.” This two-hour event featured games, food, prizes and a whole night of fun centered around the “Wizarding World” of Harry Potter. The Towers Multi-Purpose Room was transformed into a maze of Harry … Continue reading Hogwarts Happy Hour delights Potterheads

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Computer Science professor investigates author’s true identity

Gabriella DiPietro 10/26/17 When an author writes a novel, their name is displayed on the cover to receive acknowledgement and credit, but sometimes, authors write under pseudonyms to mask their true identity from readers. Recently, however, experts, including Duquesne Computer Science Professor Patrick Juola, have been able to unmask these authors and reveal the true names behind some of these pseudonyms. Using a computer program … Continue reading Computer Science professor investigates author’s true identity

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‘Fantastic Beasts’ brings magic back to Harry Potter series

Loren Smith | Staff Writer The magic of “Harry Potter” was reignited on the big screen when “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” hit theaters on Nov. 18. A prequel to the immensely popular franchise, the movie became an instant classic for both new and old generations of fans. The film gives a first look at the wizarding world in America long before the … Continue reading ‘Fantastic Beasts’ brings magic back to Harry Potter series

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Latest ‘Harry Potter’ release struggles with writing flaws, but satisfies

By Nicole Prieto | The Duquesne Duke “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” the much-anticipated eighth installment of J.K. Rowling’s saga, made its print and digital debut on July 31, just a day after its Grand Opening Gala Performances at the Palace Theatre in London. The newest original story, written by playwright Jack Thorne, gives fans a taste of the world after Harry Potter’s son, … Continue reading Latest ‘Harry Potter’ release struggles with writing flaws, but satisfies

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Grant helps professor commercialize linguistics software

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke After discovering that famed author J.K. Rowling wrote a book under a pseudonym, Duquesne computer science professor Patrick Juola continues to innovate with help from a $25,000 grant. Juola, a specialist in linguistics software, has recently completed a joint project between his startup consulting company, Juola & Associates, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to create … Continue reading Grant helps professor commercialize linguistics software

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New Potter films written by Rowling

By Allison Keene | Student Columnist The Harry Potter fandom is voracious. The obsession is fueled by the original, massively popular seven-book series and the blockbuster film adaptations that earned more than 7.5 billion in ticket sales. There are video games, companion websites such as Pottermore and Mugglenet, spin-off books written by J.K. Rowling herself, slews of merchandise and even a massive theme park in … Continue reading New Potter films written by Rowling

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