Noah Fries | staff writer The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics continued this week, with the games rapidly coming to a close on Feb. 22 with the closing ceremony. More than 20 gold medals are still up for grabs, including both hockey golds. Norway has continued to be dominant in the medal count, leading the Games with 15 gold medals and 33 medals overall. Norwegian cross-country … Continue reading Norway dominates as Olympics creep to a close
In a time where polarizing viewpoints reign over our country, a 427-to-1 vote passed in the House to approve a bill directing the Justice Department to release all files related to its investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein. This comes after the controversy of the files became a political episode on Capitol Hill, straying from the real issue — survivors of sexual violence … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Release the files!
Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 3/18/21 Who would’ve thought an award show in the middle of a pandemic could still be so charming? The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards kicked off in the warm skies of Los Angeles. in a large outdoor tent, adorned with floral pieces, delicate vines and dainty string lights that made the show feel like magic again. Hosted by The Daily Show … Continue reading 2021 Grammy Awards show humanity, normalcy
Josiah Martin | A&E Editor 03/14/19 Ending a season by wrapping up your central story arc is a risky move. NBC’s A.P. Bio did exactly that with its finale in May, and it’s not yet clear whether the second season will survive without it. “Happiness,” the first episode of A.P. Bio’s new season, features protagonist anti-hero Jack Griffin (Glenn Howerton) recruiting his biology class to … Continue reading A.P. Bio changes key themes for season premiere
Claire Neiberg | Staff Writer 02/28/19 On Feb. 22, Leslie David Baker filled the Duquesne University Union Ballroom with laughter and insight. Baker is best known for his role as Stanley Hudson on NBC’s The Office, but has performed in many other sitcoms. While he is famous for his notoriously grumpy outlook on the show, off the screen he brought positive and exciting energy. The … Continue reading The Office’s Leslie David Baker visits Duquesne
Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor 01/17/19 Last spring, fans of Fox’s gold-hearted police sitcom went into mourning when the network announced the cancellation of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Disappointed viewers lamented the loss of the show and eulogized its importance. In tackling issues like police brutality, racial profiling, corrupt prisons and anti-LGBT discrimination, Brooklyn Nine-Nine became a gem among stones. After a handful of A-List names — … Continue reading Brooklyn Nine-Nine returns on new home, NBC
By Zach Landau | Editor-in-Chief 04/05/2018 Growing up, Jesus Christ Superstar was an Easter staple in the Landau household. My father had three copies of the original concept album on vinyl, and every night for 40 nights, we listened to it. JCS is a musical marvel to us, with the (very) liberal interpretation of the Gospels serving as a backdrop for ostensibly a political drama … Continue reading NBC resurrects Jesus Christ Superstar
By Neil Runge | Staff Writer 02/22/2018 From 1966 to 1969, Star Trek was a classic science fiction show that ran on NBC. This series is about the crew of the spaceship the USS Enterprise. The ship and its crew set out to explore the unreached and untouched areas of space on a five-year mission, travelling beyond the Milky Way circa 2260. On the Enterprise, … Continue reading Retro Review: Star Trek Voyages Uncharted Territory
By Josiah Martin | Staff Writer 02/08/2018 Network sitcoms need a near-perfect storm of writers, producers and actors to avoid appearing cliché from episode one. NBC’s A.P. Bio has that perfect storm, and it shows. A.P. Bio stars Glenn Howerton, best known as Dennis Reynolds on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Howerton portrays Jack Griffin, a former Harvard philosophy professor who is fired at the … Continue reading A.P. Bio transforms learning into revenge
By Saúl Berríos-Thomas The best fighter in the world was in action on Saturday in front of a lackluster crowd and not only was it not on pay-per-view, but HBO couldn’t even find a decent undercard fight. No I’m not talking about Floyd Mayweather. I am talking about a humble kid from the streets of Oakland, Ca. I am talking about Andre Ward. He doesn’t … Continue reading Welcome Back
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