Josiah Martin | A&E Editor 03/14/19 Blue Slide Park, the section of Frick Park made famous by Mac Miller’s studio debut album of the same name, had briefly appeared on Apple Maps as “Mac Miller’s Blue Slide Park” and Google Maps as “Mac Miller’s Blue Slide Playground” earlier this week. The change has been reversed on these services, but as of press time, Miller’s name … Continue reading Blue Slide Park Mac Miller name change unofficial
By Bridget Seelinger | The Duquesne Duke As the air gets warmer and winter slowly melts away, a new organization has pedaled onto Duquesne’s campus: a student bicycle club. With the city of Pittsburgh expanding trails and bike lanes where bicyclists can ride safely, more and more students are bringing their bikes to school and finding other students to ride with them. David Lampe, faculty … Continue reading New club welcomes Pittsburgh bike initiatives
By Julian Routh | News Editor The adjunct battle On Sept. 1, adjunct French instructor Margaret Mary Vojtko died from complications of a heart attack, prompting a debate over whether or not part-time faculty is compensated fairly. Vojtko, 83, of Homestead, taught at Duquesne for more than 25 years before school officials told her she was not being asked to return for the fall 2013 … Continue reading Our Year in News: A Look Back
By Carley Thieret | Asst. Opinions Editor As warm weather approaches, Mayor Bill Peduto is looking for more than just flowers and sunshine to make Pittsburgh look beautiful. The mayor announced on April 4 the reinstatement of the Graffiti Task Force that was disbanded one year ago. Tim McNulty, Peduto’s spokesman, said the mayor has always been a supporter of the task force and was … Continue reading City government cracks down on graffiti
By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke Mayor Bill Peduto addressed the concerns of Pittsburgh residents at his first “Mayor’s Night Out” in Beltzhoover Monday night. Peduto and a panel of city and community officials gathered in the Warrington Community Center to listen to the comments, criticisms and compliments of Beltzhoover inhabitants. The mayor and his panel spoke with the gathering of nearly 70 citizens … Continue reading City officials field questions from residents
By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor It was a failure to secure federal grant money from the Department of Transportation last September that first threw a hitch in the Lower Hill Redevelopment Project where the Civic Arena once stood. As the Oct. 31 option agreement deadline for the redevelopment of the 28-acre site in the Lower Hill looms, Penguins executives and city officials are … Continue reading Battle over housing delays Civic Arena lot overhaul
By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor Duquesne and the School of Education hosted the second Community Forum in the Power Center Ballroom on Wednesday. Community leaders including Mayor Bill Peduto, teachers, faculty members and other advocates for the initiative gathered to focus on opening a dialogue to provide a competent 21st century public education for the community’s children. Jacqueline Jordan Irvine, a professor of … Continue reading Peduto wants to focus on summer programs
By Julian Routh | News Editor On the fifth floor of the City-County Building on Grant Street, within feet of Mayor Bill Peduto’s office, the most diverse Pittsburgh City Council in the city’s history operates. There are four councilwomen – Natalia Rudiak, Deborah Gross, Darlene Harris and Theresa Kail-Smith – for the first time ever there are also two black councilmen – the Rev. Ricky … Continue reading Kraus heads diverse Pittsburgh City Council
By Julian Routh, Zach Brendza, Pat Higgins & Aaron Warnick | The Duquesne Duke The mayoral election took place on Nov. 5. Not only was it a huge deal for the entire city, but members of The Duke got the chance to meet the candidates. Four staff members from The Duke share their experiences during this political season. Ravenstalking Tracking down Luke Ravenstahl was nearly … Continue reading Election experience offers a unique perspective
By Duke Staff According to Pittsburgh police, the South Side is on its way to becoming a safer neighborhood. But does the word safer lend the same meaning as safe? Lt. Larry Scirotto recently spoke to The Duke and reported that since last year, an estimated 30 percent drop in crimes like aggravated assault, arson, robbery, burglary and theft. Also, a 28.7 percent decrease in … Continue reading Staff Editorial: South Side unsafe for society
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