Students attend Phantom Fright Nights, learn through DUCares

Capri Scarcelli | Staff Writer 11/07/19 Residence Life posters advertising for the Halloween season appear everywhere throughout the campus in preparation for a safe, fun-filled “Halloweekend” for Duquesne students.  In spirit of the holiday, Resident Assistant Kayla Harris organized a Kennywood field trip for Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., wherein students could enjoy a thrilling night of rollercoasters, haunted houses and … Continue reading Students attend Phantom Fright Nights, learn through DUCares

Scares abound at Phantom Fright Nights

Griffin Sendek | Staff Writer 10/11/18 It’s that time of year again. The leaves change color, the weather gets cooler and pumpkin spice is back at Starbucks — all signs that the spooky Halloween season has begun. What better way to kick off the season than with Kennywood’s Phantom Fright Nights? Though not my first visit to Kennywood, this marked my first Fright Night, and … Continue reading Scares abound at Phantom Fright Nights

Fall in love with Pittsburgh this autumn

By Madison Pastrick | Staff Writer Today marks the first day of autumn — a season filled with warm apple cider, classic horror movies, jack-o’-lanterns and big sweaters. There’s always so much to do, so instead of staying in your dorm all month making bets on how many Trump masks and Harley Quinn costumes you’re going to see, why don’t you get out and enjoy … Continue reading Fall in love with Pittsburgh this autumn

Kennywood’s terrifying ‘Noah’s Ark’ ride wins award

By: Shivani Gosai | Student Columnist  In the Bible, God asked Noah to build an ark that was fitted with shaking floorboards, ghastly skeletons and a dark maze of optical illusions. Wait, that’s not right. Kennywood, the Pittsburgh playground for locals, is taking its guests back in time — and through a whale’s mouth — for an award-winning, revamped Noah’s ark attraction. The Noah’s ark … Continue reading Kennywood’s terrifying ‘Noah’s Ark’ ride wins award

Pittsburgh’s premiere places to visit

By Sean Ray | a&e editor So you’ve just begun your first year at Duquesne. You’re from out of town, having never stepped foot in Pittsburgh before, and perhaps wondering, “Where do I go for entertainment around here?” Worry not hypothetical freshman! The Duke has prepared a list of the top 3 must-see locales around the Steel City! 3. Kennywood Pittsburgh’s premiere amusement park, Kennywood … Continue reading Pittsburgh’s premiere places to visit

Summer Festival Preview

By: Katie Auwaerter | Assistant Features Editor Everyone loves Pittsburgh. This city is no longer known just for steel, and it’s gaining the attention of businesses and organizations on a national level. Whether being declared ‘Most Livable City’ by Forbes or the ‘Next Hipster Haven’ by Business Insider, people are taking advantage of Pittsburgh’s potential by making it the host city for a number of … Continue reading Summer Festival Preview