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New bill would prevent cooperation with ICE in the city

Josh Imhof & Eliyahu Gasson & Kaitlyn Hughes | features editor & editor-in-chief & news editor Members of Pittsburgh City Council introduced a bill on Tuesday that would prevent the city from cooperating with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The proposed bill comes as the city continues to decide how to navigate interactions with ICE and just 13 days after Allegheny County Council approved … Continue reading New bill would prevent cooperation with ICE in the city

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Opinions

Why aren’t we hearing about ICE anymore?

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer I’ve been seeing less content criticizing United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on my Instagram feed this month. It turns out, it’s not just me. This past year my regularly scheduled programming of Reels (usually featuring crafts and gardening content) had incrementally been replaced by videos about ICE. Violent interactions between agents and civilians, tutorials on how to prevent … Continue reading Why aren’t we hearing about ICE anymore?

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Football, Sports

Porter, Roethlisberger fracture “brotherhood”

Rowan DuBois | staff writer The “brotherhood” of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a concept which dates back to the team’s 1970s dynasty, where teammates often referred to one another as “family” and “brothers.” Since then, players have been held to a standard which expects them to protect each other on and off the field, before and after their careers. Pittsburgh Steelers locker rooms of the … Continue reading Porter, Roethlisberger fracture “brotherhood”

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What does SGA do?

Liz Mantush | staff writer Have you ever had a complaint, wondered who funds the Loop Bus or tried to find who can help you make changes on campus? Duquesne University’s Student Government Association (SGA) might be the answer. Led by President Nick Miller, SGA is the bridge between students and Duquesne’s administration. “We’re advocates for the student body,” Miller said. “What does the student … Continue reading What does SGA do?

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Candidates participating in social media trends such as ‘brat summer’ could lead to ‘presidential fall’

Ember Duke | layout editor Social media has been one of the main campaigning methods for the 2024 presidential election, allowing both candidates to reach audiences in a way traditional media can’t, experts said. No matter the election outcome, the future president is online. More than in previous elections, the presidential campaigns are hinging on audience engagement through social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram … Continue reading Candidates participating in social media trends such as ‘brat summer’ could lead to ‘presidential fall’

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Features

Local fashion influencers get thrifty on social media

Elizabeth Sharp | Staff Writer 03/25/2021 It comes as no shock that the thrift shopping scene in Pittsburgh continues to grow along with the city. As spring approaches, updating closets with new pieces will again become a priority for many. Pittsburgh is not far behind larger cities when it comes to the thrift scene. Many neighborhoods now include a variety of thrift or vintage stores … Continue reading Local fashion influencers get thrifty on social media

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Arts & Entertainment

Britney Spears documentary sheds light on legal battle

Rio Scarcelli / staff writer 2/25/21 The year 2019 virally resurfaced pop-singer Britney Spears into the public eye with a movement called #FreeBritney. Fans explained it as a call to action in legally removing Spears from her now 13-year conservatorship, which is typically put in place for those deemed unfit to process their finances without supervision. While her father, Jamie Spears, and his attorney, Andrew … Continue reading Britney Spears documentary sheds light on legal battle

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Opinions

What value does social media actually have?

02/18/2021 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor Close to 18 years ago, the world was introduced to none other than the revolutionary social networking site, Myspace. The first of its kind, this innovative platform is arguably responsible for sparking the meteoric rise of social media that has taken place over the past two decades. Now, with nearly 4 billion people across the globe using social media … Continue reading What value does social media actually have?

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Upcoming music releases await chart-topping success

Capri Scarcelli A&E Editor 10/22/20 Today’s music scene has an especially booming release radar. With artists not being able to perform live, the pandemic has given ample opportunity for musicians to put out more of their work. In the span of a week, various artists – both known and new to the industry – have announced or teased upcoming single or album releases through social … Continue reading Upcoming music releases await chart-topping success

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Duqsquirrels Instagram a welcome break for students

Emily Ambery | Staff Writer 09/17/2020 The Duquesne community is filled with wonderful things to see and people to meet, but here on campus students may encounter a new type of friend: a squirrel. Fortunately, Duquesne students have access to all the fun things these small animals do on the @Duqsquirrels page on Instagram. Duqsquirrels is an account run by Nina Dorfner and Jordan Hoydick, … Continue reading Duqsquirrels Instagram a welcome break for students

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