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Local vendor brings fashion on the go to Market Square

12/19/2017 By Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer Jackee Ging usually drives her boutique, Style Truck, but during the Peoples Gas Holiday Market, she takes up a stationary spot with other vendors in Market Square. There, she sells scarves, hand knit gloves and other unique clothes and accessories. Style Truck is a mobile fashion store. The truck travels around Western Pennsylvania to bring fashion to people … Continue reading Local vendor brings fashion on the go to Market Square

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Hippo Campus, Remo Drive compete for the night

By Joey Mueser | Staff Writer 11/30/2017 A group of guys in their early 20s met when they were younger and shared an appreciation for music: it’s surprise the recipe for a successful rock band (by today’s standards) isn’t published in a cookbook somewhere. The four-man set that makes up Hippo Campus’ indie-rock sound was formed in their high school years in St. Paul, Minnesota. … Continue reading Hippo Campus, Remo Drive compete for the night

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Local designer finds success, battles mental health

11/30/2017 By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer When many people hear the phrase fashion designer, they think of someone in high society who has his or her line of clothing unveiled at fashion shows in Milan, New York City or Paris. Stew Frick, a Pittsburgh native, is giving the term a new definition. Frick is a newbie on the fashion scene, both worldwide and in … Continue reading Local designer finds success, battles mental health

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Slaughter Beach, Dog forge new ground at Funhouse

By Joey Mueser | Staff Writer 11/09/2017 Before going anywhere, yes, the name of this band is, in fact, Slaughter Beach, Dog. Not the most catchy name for a band, but its music strikes inspiration and nostalgia of a familiar voice for its listeners. Slaughter Beach, Dog was formed in 2014 by Jake Ewald. However, at that time, he was predominantly occupied by the punk-rock … Continue reading Slaughter Beach, Dog forge new ground at Funhouse

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Vote PA: What you need to know about upcoming elections

11/02/2017 By Zach Landau | A&E Editor Raymond Arke | News Editor Kailey Love | Photo Editor Well, it’s that time of the year again. It’s election season 2017, and after the huge presidential race last year, one could almost be forgiven for sitting this smaller, off-year race out. Almost. Truth is, a lot of important decisions are made on a state and local level, … Continue reading Vote PA: What you need to know about upcoming elections

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Stuff’d Pierogi Bar misses mark on beloved Pittsburgh classic

By Shivani Gosai | Opinions Editor 10/19/17 Everyone loves pierogies, especially the people of Pittsburgh. They have been a staple dish of our city, alongside favorites such as the Primanti’s sandwich or Sarris chocolate. We have even gone as far in displaying our obsession by watching pierogies race at Pirates games. For those of you who don’t know what pierogies are (I assume you are … Continue reading Stuff’d Pierogi Bar misses mark on beloved Pittsburgh classic

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Local stores spice up Black Friday shopping

By Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer This Black Friday, instead of getting caught up in the stampede, maybe it’s time to turn to local and independent businesses in Pittsburgh. Rather than going to Target, do your holiday shopping a little closer to the city. There are many family owned businesses in Pittsburgh. While there won’t be Black Friday-esque deals on televisions or computers, a handmade … Continue reading Local stores spice up Black Friday shopping

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Hogan focuses on offering local food, composting

By Ollie Gratzinger | Staff Columnist It’s that time of year again. Taco Tuesdays at Options are becoming less and less crowded. The lines at The Market are shorter than they were weeks ago. Students are filing into their buildings with armfuls of instant noodles and microwave dinners. It can only mean one thing: Students are running out of Flex. Here at Duquesne, you learn … Continue reading Hogan focuses on offering local food, composting

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