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Staff Editorials

Pursue your happiness, Pittsburgh

By Duke Staff 11/09/17 In a world ravaged by recent terrors, Pennsylvania is reminding its citizens and visitors to pursue happiness. Pennsylvania officials announced in March 2016 that the state’s official slogan would be changed from “State of Independence” to “Pennsylvania. Pursue your happiness.” This week, 18 months after the original announcement, welcome signs displaying the new motto are finally being installed to greet travelers. … Continue reading Pursue your happiness, Pittsburgh

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Alternative ways to spend St. Patrick’s Day in the ‘Burgh

Anna Walnoha | Staff Writer Saint Patrick’s Day, held every year on March 17, is a cultural and religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Others know it as a day for wearing green, looking for gold and leprechauns and getting as intoxicated as one can. When you’re in college, those seem to be the only things on … Continue reading Alternative ways to spend St. Patrick’s Day in the ‘Burgh

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St. Patrick’s Day evolution: Celebrations then and now

By Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer St. Patrick wasn’t Irish, his name wasn’t even Patrick and the original color associated with St. Patrick’s Day was blue. So how did a holiday honoring a British guy named Maewyn Succat explode into a global celebration of Irish culture? Maewyn Succat was born as a nobleman in fifth century Britain to Christian parents. Succat himself was an atheist … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day evolution: Celebrations then and now

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Must-have holiday toy shows how companies can drive demand

By Sean Spencer | Staff Writer It seems that every child is begging their parents to buy them the hottest toy this holiday season — Hatchimals. There’s only one problem, though — the toy is sold out everywhere.   Hatchimals by Spin Master are eggs that hatch into little furry creatures. There are 5 so-called species of Hatchimals: Pengualas, Draggles, Owlicorns, Burtles and Bearakeets. How … Continue reading Must-have holiday toy shows how companies can drive demand

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This holiday season get ready to bake

By Leah Devorak | Layout Editor The holidays are by far the busiest time of year. In between shopping for presents, finishing classes, taking finals, visiting friends and traveling home, there’s almost no time to do anything fun. When you do finally get a few free moments, they’re quickly filled up by last-minute holiday parties that you must attend — with food in hand. But … Continue reading This holiday season get ready to bake

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Opinions

Halloween brings ‘slut-shaming’ issue to surface

By Catherine Clements | Student Columnist  Since I was a child Halloween has been one of my favorite holidays. What other day has trick-or-treating, haunted houses and pumpkin carving all rolled into one? But of all Halloween festivities, dressing up has always been the best part. Halloween is a night when you can be whoever or whatever you want. There’s something magical about the idea … Continue reading Halloween brings ‘slut-shaming’ issue to surface

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Have yourself a cookie-filled Christmas

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor Nothing says Christmas break quite like drowning all of your finals week sorrows in endless cookie dough. That is, until you realize with sudden panic that you haven’t started Christmas shopping yet. Unfortunately for most, being a college student is synonymous with not having a lot of extra cash on hand. Luckily for you, these three cookie recipes will … Continue reading Have yourself a cookie-filled Christmas

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Starbucks red cups cause Christmas controversy

By Catherine Clements | Student Columnist  Starbucks’ winter brews are long awaited and so are their holiday cups. It’s out with the pumpkin spice latte and in with the peppermint mocha. This year’s featured cup is a red ombre design, and it is stirring up quite the controversy. Last week former Arizona pastor Joshua Feuerstein posted a video on Facebook protesting that Starbucks “removed Christmas … Continue reading Starbucks red cups cause Christmas controversy

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Campus tradition continues Thursday

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke  Duquesne’s 17th annual Night of Lights will take place on Thursday to ring in the holiday season. The evening will begin with Christmas caroling outside the Student Union on Academic Walk by Duquesne’s Chapel Choir. SGA President Attila Mihalik said the caroling will start at 4:30 p.m. and end when the lights come on at 5:15 p.m. Following … Continue reading Campus tradition continues Thursday

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