The mid-size deserves more representation in the fashion industry

03/25/2021 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist As much as I love Spring and Summer, it is hardly my favorite time of year fashion-wise. Since high school, I’ve been self-conscious about my body. I know that according to my BMI, I am categorized as overweight, but I wouldn’t really call myself plus-size. Even so, wearing shorts and showing off my legs makes me nervous. Trying on … Continue reading The mid-size deserves more representation in the fashion industry

A look into the meaning of Duquesne’s crucifixes

Krystina Primack | Staff Writer 03/22/2018 As Easter approaches, we are reminded that this time of year provides an opportunity to consider how Duquesne University, a Catholic institution, welcomes and serves students from different faiths and cultural backgrounds. This includes the role that religious iconography plays in producing meaning in the lives of students who may or may not be Catholic. The most prominent icon … Continue reading A look into the meaning of Duquesne’s crucifixes