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Features, Features

Duq organizations come together for holiday season

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | staff writer Last Friday Duquesne was transformed into a winter wonderland for its annual Night of Lights. A horse-drawn carriage trotted up and down A-Walk, carolers sang on the perron and President Ken Gormley did the honor of lighting up the campus, kick starting the Christmas season. During the Christmas spectacular, the Office of Orientation hosted Santa’s Workshop, giving student organizations the … Continue reading Duq organizations come together for holiday season

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Oktoberfest rejuvenates Downtown area

Josh Imhof | staff writer| Despite cold weather and some rainy days, Pittsburghers came out in droves to the city’s first Oktoberfest over the past two weeks. Local food vendors surrounded a large blue and white tent placed in the heart of Market Square. Attendees sat at long wooden tables holding jumbo sized pretzels and mugs. Each evening, the warm lights of chandeliers illuminated guests … Continue reading Oktoberfest rejuvenates Downtown area

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Making the most of the holiday season: Giving back to the ‘Burgh

The Duke Staff Nov. 18, 2021 Organizations and charities in the Pittsburgh region are gearing up for the winter months ahead in hopes of helping disadvantaged communities in and around the city. Whether it be volunteering, donating or spreading the word, Duquesne students are able to get involved. All of the following organizations began operations for the season, and here’s how you can “do good” … Continue reading Making the most of the holiday season: Giving back to the ‘Burgh

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Opinions

Christmas Creep is your fault and here’s why

Emma Polen | layout editor Nov. 4, 2021 People always say that the retail industry has affected their appreciation for the holidays, but maybe it’s really the consumers who influence retail. Christmas is the top holiday for consumer spending, at an expected high of $859 billion during the months of November and December, according to the National Retail Federation. They also said that Halloween is … Continue reading Christmas Creep is your fault and here’s why

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Travel restrictions ease, students contemplate COVID Easter break

Zoe Stratos | Staff Writer 03/25/2021   COVID-19 policies are changing over the Easter weekend, and with Gov. Tom Wolf’s recent loosening travel restrictions, Duquesne students are weighing their options of going home for the holiday.  On March 1, the Pennsylvania issues revised COVID-19 travel and occupancy guidelines, with the biggest being the elimination of travel restrictions. This means that people who travel in and … Continue reading Travel restrictions ease, students contemplate COVID Easter break

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How to stay ahead of your holiday gift shopping

Hallie Lauer | Features Editor 11/29/2018 December isn’t the only thing quickly approaching; get ready to be hit with that sinking feeling of not knowing what gifts to get your family and friends. Before you know it, it will be Dec. 23 and you’re scrambling to buy something (or maybe that’s just me, who knows). For my own benefit, and the benefit of our readers, … Continue reading How to stay ahead of your holiday gift shopping

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Christmas Capitalism unfair to workers, buries true meaning

11/15/2018 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor  The halls are decked, the stockings are hung, the mochas are minty and it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet. ‘Tis the season, I suppose, but every year, the season comes sooner. Malls were adorned with ornate bulbs and towering trees as early as Nov. 1. Stores sent out their holiday catalogues weeks ago, and towering signs for “holiday collections” … Continue reading Christmas Capitalism unfair to workers, buries true meaning

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Valentine’s Day forces love that should be expressed daily

By Alyse Kaminski 2/7/18 January is finally over, and I have to say, the entire month has felt a like a whole year. But here we are in February. This time of year, I always feel something lurking up on me, and it’s called Valentine’s Day. Now, I know people have mixed opinions about Feb. 14, and I feel that. See, there are two opposing … Continue reading Valentine’s Day forces love that should be expressed daily

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Local vendor brings fashion on the go to Market Square

12/19/2017 By Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer Jackee Ging usually drives her boutique, Style Truck, but during the Peoples Gas Holiday Market, she takes up a stationary spot with other vendors in Market Square. There, she sells scarves, hand knit gloves and other unique clothes and accessories. Style Truck is a mobile fashion store. The truck travels around Western Pennsylvania to bring fashion to people … Continue reading Local vendor brings fashion on the go to Market Square

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Arts & Entertainment

Cinematic classics that kindle the holiday spirit

Salena Moran & Evan Penrod | Staff Writers 12/07/17 Come Dec. 1, binge-watching holiday movies never fails to get one into the holiday spirit. Among the countless movies in existence, five have stood out to us as hallmarks with their underlying feel-good lessons, cinematic aesthetic and lovable characters. No matter what style of Christmas movie you enjoy, there is something for everyone to enjoy during … Continue reading Cinematic classics that kindle the holiday spirit

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