Diva KC | layout editor Growing up in New York City, taking the bus or the subway was an integral part of my day. I started and ended my day on the Q47 or Q50, always passing through the 74 St – Broadway train station to get to my destination. Public transportation in the city is reliable and vast. I rarely turned to other methods … Continue reading Diva’s Desk: 3/26
Naomi Girson | opinions editor It might have been a Friday in Pittsburgh, but as Duquesne hosted seven comedians in the Student Union Ballroom, it felt more like a Saturday Night Live in New York City. Writers, comedians and two members of the cast came to campus last week to put on a show for the students. The Duquesne Program Council (DPC) hosted the event, … Continue reading Saturday Night Live comes to campus
Nataley Davis | staff writer By day, Drew Sieber is a Pittsburgh city firefighter, at night he’s an improv comedian. Sieber has been honing the craft of improv for the past eight years in community theater, but decided to take it to the next level when a Pittsburgh social hall announced a partnership with a renowned comedy group last June. The Upright Citizens Brigade, (UCB) … Continue reading UCB comes to Pittsburgh’s Bottlerocket Social Hall
Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Lyn Dutertre has seen Gumberg Library from many different perspectives. She saw the library when the floors were filled with stacks of books, and when computers took over the research process. She’s seen fashion trends come and go, like when she used to show up with big, hairsprayed up-dos and 6-inch heels, which she traded for a pair of sneakers … Continue reading 40 years of Lyn: Librarian celebrates milestone
Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor The Democrats have finally broken their losing streak, but they need to take notes on what worked. The outcome of last week’s elections are starting to show what it will require for the Democratic party to take back control of the White House in 2028. After a crushing blow in the 2024 presidential election, the Democrats needed a win more … Continue reading Lessons to be learned from last week’s election
Naomi Girson | opinions editor I’ve never been so invested in another city’s election as I have been in New York City’s because I’ve never seen politicians quite like theirs. New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, D is beating former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, I in the polls by 10 points according to CBS News. All elections, no matter how small, are important, but … Continue reading Ayyy, Zohran Mamdani’s walking here! Straight into the mayor’s office
Raymond Arke | News Editor 03/22/2018 March 20 marked the 15th anniversary of the Iraq War. American troops still patrol Baghdad streets long after the capture and overthrow of Saddam Hussein. While not directly related, the war in Iraq will forever be framed by the events of 9/11. Now, years later, one New York journalist recalled covering the terror attacks and his experiences witnessing one … Continue reading Ex-New York Post journalist recounts 9/11
By Evan Penrod & Salena Moran | Staff Writers You are all ready to embark on a whirlwind adventure to New York City in lieu of the upcoming holiday season, but only for a day. With a limited time and budget, how can you possibly experience the hotspots of Manhattan in just twelve hours and on a budget? Don’t get overwhelmed just yet — this … Continue reading NYC in 12 hours: How to maximize your time in the Big Apple
By Craig Taylor | Staff Columnist Donald Trump spoke at the Shale Insight Conference in Pittsburgh on Sept. 22. The event, held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, featured discussions and keynote speeches on the development of the oil shale industry. According to the Associated Press, prior to his speech Trump denounced the “lack of spirit” between whites and blacks in America. In the … Continue reading Trump promotes ‘stop and frisk’ police tactics
By George Flynn | Opinions Editor In the past century, the fashion industry has underwent a variety of transformations, from silhouettes and patterns to accessories and hairstyles. Women have plenty of options: 1950s gowns with flared out skirts, 1960s black slimming dresses designed for Audrey Hepburn, 1970s bell bottoms or scrunchies from the 1980s. However, men’s fashion has most certainly been the style that seems … Continue reading Whatever comes to mind: Men’s wear transforms before our eyes
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