Penelope Lee | staff writer At Duquesne, Samiya Henry stands out not only for her pace but also for her purpose. She is a senior managing two degrees, two campuses, and still has time to participate in what she loves. “This is exactly what I want,” Henry said. “I can explore different avenues and walk away with two degrees.” Henry is entering her fifth year … Continue reading Across two campuses, student finds her own orbit
By Salena Moran and Evan Penrod | Staff Writers The 89th annual Oscar Awards highlighted Hollywood stars and those behind the scenes of many diverse and influential movies from 2016. This year showcased a unique variety of films ranging from musicals to science fiction to drama as well as many others. Justin Timberlake opened the show with his own upbeat Oscar nominated song, “CAN’T STOP … Continue reading 89th Oscars marred by Best Picture mistake
By Nicole Prieto | Staff Writer When you hear the word “computers,” perhaps the last (or at least second) thing you think of are people hashing out math problems of literal astronomical importance by hand. But that is one of the first history lessons box office hit “Hidden Figures” teaches. Based on Margot Lee Shetterly’s book, the film follows the triumphs of three black women employed … Continue reading ‘Hidden Figures’ brings unrecognized heroes to big screen
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