Women and children last: misogyny in child-free spaces

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Being child-free, if that’s what you want, is great. There are a lot of valid reasons why someone would choose that path in life. The child-free movement started with good intentions — women trying to find community in a society that preaches the importance of ‘populating the Earth.’ Recently however, it has been taken over by people who have a … Continue reading Women and children last: misogyny in child-free spaces

The Duquesne DukeOctober 16, 2025October 15, 2025Leave a comment

Arts & Entertainment

Persad Festival: Performing for a cause

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor “Persad you look beautiful! Do I look beautiful?” Warren Munroe, dressed in an all gold jumpsuit and fur coat, spun around the stage, whipping their honey blonde hair around. The Drag Queen wasn’t just performing, they were celebrating and bringing together the LGBTQ+ community. The Persad Center is a local human organization service, dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community and … Continue reading Persad Festival: Performing for a cause

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 11, 2025September 10, 2025Leave a comment

Columns, Opinions

Your favorite artist doesn’t owe you anything

Emily Fritz | a&e editor American singer Chappell Roan has been under fire since her Aug. 19 TikTok calling the parasocial — and often predatory — relationship between artists and fans “crazy” and “weird.” Many are disgruntled with Roan’s remarks, saying that her experiences with people approaching her and demanding her time and attention comes with the territory of being famous. On Aug. 23 she … Continue reading Your favorite artist doesn’t owe you anything

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