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Staff Editorial: Hogan Dining Hall is all around us

As of late, Pittsburgh has been a city of renovations. Stretches of road are often closed or condensed down to one lane because of construction. Communal areas such as Market Square have been shut down for months while workers finish the new glass structure in the center of it. The new UPMC Presbyterian Tower in Oakland has been under construction since June 2022, enough for … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Hogan Dining Hall is all around us

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City urges people not to drive during the NFL Draft

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Pittsburgh is expecting anywhere between 500,000 and 700,000 visitors for the NFL Draft later this month — a figure that would exceed half the city’s current population. For three days, from April 23-25, the event will stretch across the North Shore and Downtown, and city officials have a clear message for everyone trying to get there: Do not drive. “We encourage … Continue reading City urges people not to drive during the NFL Draft

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The best sunny spaces on and off Duq’s campus

Josh Imhof | features editor Two weeks ago, students packed their bags for Spring Break and left behind below-freezing temperatures, gray skies and dwindling snowbanks. When they returned, they were met with 70-degree weather, sunshine and warm breezes. Pittsburghers know this warm weather won’t last forever and will soon return to the normal damp and drab. In fact, it’s pouring rain as this article is … Continue reading The best sunny spaces on and off Duq’s campus

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University to hold in-person classes during NFL Draft

Nataley Davis | staff writer Duquesne students received an email on Feb. 26 stating that classes will remain in-person during the week of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The multi-day event at Acrisure Stadium in the North Shore will take place from April 23-25, and event organizers estimate that the city could host more than 500,000 visitors over those days. The email said the … Continue reading University to hold in-person classes during NFL Draft

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Why I don’t need alcohol to have a good time

Naomi Girson | opinions editor I turned 21 last week. I’ve only had one drink since, and I didn’t even finish it. I got a chocolate martini when I went out to dinner with my parents, and after about three sips, the rest was placed on my mom’s side of the table. I wish I would have just been drinking chocolate milk instead. I know … Continue reading Why I don’t need alcohol to have a good time

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Small music venues in Pittsburgh struggle to make a profit off live performances

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Adam Klenovich frequented the Oakland neighborhood in high school to attend live music performances. In January, he helped found an independent music venue called Haven to create a permanent space for live entertainment in Oakland. The majority of attendees are college students from surrounding universities. “We love this community, and we see the potential in the community, but without an … Continue reading Small music venues in Pittsburgh struggle to make a profit off live performances

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‘SJP put out the call:’ Student organization’s first protest after lifted suspension

Liz Mantush & Kaitlyn Hughes | staff writer & news editor With red and blues flashing around them, protesters marched from Schenley Park, to the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor’s home to express their disagreement with the university’s administration. Around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, protestors clad in red and green with Keffiyehs wrapped around their heads and shoulders began chanting and waving signs in the air … Continue reading ‘SJP put out the call:’ Student organization’s first protest after lifted suspension

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When Will Uptown Pittsburgh Be More Like Oakland?

Staff Editorial Duquesne continues to bleed and spill out from atop the Bluff down to the rest of Uptown along Forbes and Fifth Avenues. It makes sense that the administration would seek to add office space and parking lots given how the university has been expanding with the addition of a medical school and engineering program. The student body is growing! Ultimately, good news. But … Continue reading When Will Uptown Pittsburgh Be More Like Oakland?

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What does SGA do?

Liz Mantush | staff writer Have you ever had a complaint, wondered who funds the Loop Bus or tried to find who can help you make changes on campus? Duquesne University’s Student Government Association (SGA) might be the answer. Led by President Nick Miller, SGA is the bridge between students and Duquesne’s administration. “We’re advocates for the student body,” Miller said. “What does the student … Continue reading What does SGA do?

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Obama’s tour kickoff at Pitt continues a barrage of political activity in Oakland

Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief | Tommy Gambino got off his shift as a janitor at Duquesne on Thursday afternoon and hurried east to Oakland to the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse at the University of Pittsburgh. He didn’t even change out of his Duquesne facilities management jacket. Still, by the time he arrived, there were already hundreds of people already lined up to hear former President Barack Obama … Continue reading Obama’s tour kickoff at Pitt continues a barrage of political activity in Oakland

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