Photo story by Emily Fritz | a&e editor The city of Pittsburgh unveiled the entries from its annual gingerbread house competition and display at the City-County Building during Light-Up Night on Nov. 23. The elaborate holiday creations will remain open for visitors through Jan. 3. Continue reading Gingerbread display returns for 22nd season
Ember Duke | layout editor | The bark on the street this weekend was Halloween festivities. With the holiday just around the corner, dozens of people and their furry friends spent their Saturday at Dogtoberfest The K-9 costume contest was held on Oct. 13 at Walter’s BBQ Southern Kitchen on Butler Street, in the bustling heart of Lawrenceville. It was a casual event for dog … Continue reading ‘Dogtoberfest’ inspires paws-itivity
Staff Editorial Dec. 2, 2021 It’s time to exchange giving thanks for giving gifts, because the holiday season is in full swing. Already, people around the country are breaking out the credit cards and wrapping paper in preparation for yet another December amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the supply chain can’t quite keep up with demands this holiday, with companies like the apparel store H&M … Continue reading Staff Editorial: The season of giving back to our communities
Staff Editorial Nov. 4, 2021 Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween. Many families look forward to these holidays as the leaves begin to change and the cold begins to set in. These seasonal events provide an opportunity to spend time with family and participate in religious activities. While many people are familiar with holidays like Christmas, there are countless other seasonal festivities that are not given nearly enough … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Recognizing all holidays
By Duke Staff 12/7/17 With the semester winding down and break just around the corner, a reprieve from the stresses of the world is tantalizingly within reach. A few weeks to relax, recoup and restart is just what winter break calls for. That is, until your relatives show up. Because let’s be real: Not every one of them is perfect. Whether it’s the casual sexism … Continue reading Fights may occur during the holidays; be nice
By Duke Staff 11/15/17 For most, the last Thursday of November is a time for food, relaxation and giving thanks. Recently, however, the idea and practice of Thanksgiving has been diluted by Black Friday. For years, Black Friday has come earlier and earlier, encroaching on the holiday we’re truly trying to celebrate. For many reasons, this is problematic. On the one hand, it takes away … Continue reading Black Friday feeds into consumerism, loses Thanksgiving spirit
By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor The holidays and the idea of indulgence seem to be inextricably woven together. After all, who doesn’t love gorging on mountains of cookies and tearing into a sea of wrapped gifts on Christmas morning? But that “treat yo’ self” mentality can quickly morph into becoming wasteful, which Americans, especially around the holidays, desperately need to recognize. According to Stanford … Continue reading Wastefulness abounds during holidays
By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne students braved pouring rain on Saturday to join the city of Pittsburgh in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Clad in green and sporting shamrock apparel, many students celebrated Irish heritage by watching the city’s parade or travelling to the South Side, as well as celebrating on campus. This led to increased police patrols to combat alcohol violations, according … Continue reading Duquesne ups police presence for holiday
By Michael Flewelling Continue reading Candy ignites insanity
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