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Women-owned business supports local artists

Kaitlyn Hughes | features editor Eight years ago, Monica Grunick and Kelly Sanders met “serendipitously” at a Pittsburgh Technology event. “We were the only two creative people in the room,” Grunick said. “We hit it off right away.” They were both involved in the maker community. Grunick taught pop-up craft workshops, and Sanders made her own upcycled fabric notebooks. The pair clicked immediately, bonding over … Continue reading Women-owned business supports local artists

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Editors’ Pick: The coolest date spots we could think of

by the editorial staff Feb. 10, 2022 The commercialism of Valentine’s Day can become redundant. For The Duke, we’ve compiled a list of unique date ideas for a nice change of pace for relationships, friendships and self-care. See for yourself which hidden treasure could be your next greatest memory! Luke Henne (Longhorn Steakhouse – comfortably cozy) $$ This is about as comfortable as it gets. … Continue reading Editors’ Pick: The coolest date spots we could think of

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Valentine’s Day on the Bluff

by Nicholas Zotos | staff writer Feb. 10, 2022 To all the college couples out there, it is officially that time of year: Valentine’s Day.  Throughout Duquesne, students will be getting their significant other and friends flowers and treats, and they will be bringing each other out on dates. Whether on or off campus, there are plenty of opportunities for Duquesne students to celebrate Feb. … Continue reading Valentine’s Day on the Bluff

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Finding that forever person

by Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor Feb. 10, 2022 From college sweethearts to newly weds, former Duke advertising manager Carissa Haslam and husband Tanner Swales settle into adult life in one another’s loving, supportive company.   The couple met when Haslam needed a ride to a church event her freshman year of college, when Swales was a sophomore. According to Haslam, she Facebook-messaged Swales to ask … Continue reading Finding that forever person

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Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Skin’ faces backlash from fans

Capri Scarcelli A&E editor 1/28/21 Olivia Rodrigo’s “Driver’s License” has been no. 1 on Billboard’s Top 100 for two weeks now.   Remember the “blonde girl” she references? Yeah. That’s Sabrina Carpenter. And she took it to a whole new level with her new single, “Skin.”   Well-known for her role of Maya Hart on Disney’s Girl Meets World, the young actress took to focusing … Continue reading Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Skin’ faces backlash from fans

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Duquesne seniors falling in love one second at a time

Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor 09/10/2020 It’s said when you meet the one you love, time comes to a stop. However, for Jacob Schwab and Olivia Babyok, it’s the passage of time that brought them together. Together, the Duquesne seniors have found an immense passion for watchmaking, and through it fell deeper in love with one another. The story of Jacob and Olivia’s growth as … Continue reading Duquesne seniors falling in love one second at a time

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Valentine’s Day forces love that should be expressed daily

By Alyse Kaminski 2/7/18 January is finally over, and I have to say, the entire month has felt a like a whole year. But here we are in February. This time of year, I always feel something lurking up on me, and it’s called Valentine’s Day. Now, I know people have mixed opinions about Feb. 14, and I feel that. See, there are two opposing … Continue reading Valentine’s Day forces love that should be expressed daily

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Campus mourns former political science professor

Raymond Arke | News Editor 10/19/17 Duquesne is mourning the loss of one of their own after the sudden passing of Leslie Rubin, a former long-time political science professor and wife of current political science professor, Charles Rubin. Charles is on sabbatical at Princeton this semester and Leslie was living with him when she was struck by a truck while crossing the street, according to … Continue reading Campus mourns former political science professor

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Accused killer visited Duquesne before Pitt attack

Raymond Arke | News Editor 10/12/17 The man accused of killing a University of Pittsburgh student was on Duquesne’s campus hours before, attempting to enter Brottier Hall, Pittsburgh Police said this week. Police charged Matthew Darby with the killing and said he visited two buildings on campus and interacted with Duquesne Police before taking an Uber to the victim’s house in Oakland. Alina Sheykhet, a … Continue reading Accused killer visited Duquesne before Pitt attack

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