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Much A-booze: Shakespeare with a twist

Eliyahu Gasson | opinions editor Good folk of Pittsburgh, lend me thine eyes, for we bring tidings of a wondrous return to the stage, where amidst the revelry, a drunken rogue shall weave delightful chaos, ensuring that laughter and folly reign supreme! Or at least that be their aim. Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare is returning to Pittsburgh with their uniquely chaotic rendition of William Shakespeare’s comedy “Much … Continue reading Much A-booze: Shakespeare with a twist

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African American Read-In held at Duquesne

Baylee Martin | Staff Writer 03/04/2021   As the nation’s first and oldest literacy initiative dedicated to diversity in literature, the National African American Read-In has become a traditional part of Black History Month after its establishment in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and has reached more than 6 million participants around the world.  On Wednesday, … Continue reading African American Read-In held at Duquesne

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Dylan’s lyrics deserving of literature Nobel Prize

By Charlie Megginson | Staff Columnist  Not since 1973 has an American won the Nobel Prize in literature. Almost every October since, Bob Dylan’s fans have called for the famed singer-songwriter to receive the prestigious award. Finally, their wish has been granted. On Oct. 13, The Nobel Foundation awarded the Nobel Prize in literature to the folk-rock lyricist and musician. The Swedish Academy, the organization … Continue reading Dylan’s lyrics deserving of literature Nobel Prize

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Philosophically speaking, college needs humanities

By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor   Ask a student on campus enrolled in a philosophy or sociology class and he may voice his disdain for having to take a core class related to liberal arts. “Why should I have to study philosophy that somebody wrote 400 years ago if I’m a business major? This has nothing to do with anything I’m going to … Continue reading Philosophically speaking, college needs humanities

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