Harry Potter reunion reflects on 20-year journey of cast

Braylyn Bruno | staff writer 1/13/22 It’s hard to believe, but Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have been gracing the big screen as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley for over 20 years. In celebration of the Harry Potter franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the cast reunited for a behind-the-scenes look at the production of all eight films. … Continue reading Harry Potter reunion reflects on 20-year journey of cast

Computer Science professor investigates author’s true identity

Gabriella DiPietro 10/26/17 When an author writes a novel, their name is displayed on the cover to receive acknowledgement and credit, but sometimes, authors write under pseudonyms to mask their true identity from readers. Recently, however, experts, including Duquesne Computer Science Professor Patrick Juola, have been able to unmask these authors and reveal the true names behind some of these pseudonyms. Using a computer program … Continue reading Computer Science professor investigates author’s true identity

Latest ‘Harry Potter’ release struggles with writing flaws, but satisfies

By Nicole Prieto | The Duquesne Duke “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” the much-anticipated eighth installment of J.K. Rowling’s saga, made its print and digital debut on July 31, just a day after its Grand Opening Gala Performances at the Palace Theatre in London. The newest original story, written by playwright Jack Thorne, gives fans a taste of the world after Harry Potter’s son, … Continue reading Latest ‘Harry Potter’ release struggles with writing flaws, but satisfies

New Potter films written by Rowling

By Allison Keene | Student Columnist The Harry Potter fandom is voracious. The obsession is fueled by the original, massively popular seven-book series and the blockbuster film adaptations that earned more than 7.5 billion in ticket sales. There are video games, companion websites such as Pottermore and Mugglenet, spin-off books written by J.K. Rowling herself, slews of merchandise and even a massive theme park in … Continue reading New Potter films written by Rowling

Patrick Juola: The man behind the machine

By: Michael Lynch | The Duquesne Duke  Patrick Juola had a fairly typical summer—soaking up some sun at the Jersey Shore, sightseeing in Chicago, exposing J.K. Rowling to be the true author behind a little-known crime novel. The last one might be a stretch. The book, entitled, “The Cuckoo’s Calling” was released in April; receiving great reviews, but lackluster sales. After receiving an anonymous tip … Continue reading Patrick Juola: The man behind the machine