Blue Slide Park Mac Miller name change unofficial

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

Hyped-up halftime show disappoints

Claire Neiberg | Staff Writer 02/07/19 While the New England Patriots had their sweet victory, the SpongeBob SquarePants fans in the stadium did not. The Super Bowl 2019 halftime show brought disappointment to fans, as it was not the show-stopping performance anticipated. With Maroon 5 headlining, along with Travis Scott and Big Boi as supporting performers, the show was advertised to be quite entertaining. Maroon … Continue reading Hyped-up halftime show disappoints

Student petition challenges visitation policy

Olivia Donia | Staff Writer 10/11/2018 This is the second article in the Duke Deep Dives series. A petition to change Duquesne University’s residence hall visitation policies began on Wednesday, Sept. 26 by a Duquesne student, and gathered upwards of 1,600 signatures in the first 24 hours of it being live. Sophomore Katelyn Ziskind began the petition after having difficulty signing out a guest in … Continue reading Student petition challenges visitation policy

Petition calls for ‘healthier’ Towers food

By Kayla Casavant | The Duquesne Duke A petition started by a Duquesne student that is calling for the Rev. Sean Hogan Dining Hall to offer more “healthy, satisfying options” has received almost 200 signatures. Sophomore Nina Ringelman, the petition’s founder, started it on Change.org at the end of August. “It is very difficult to find truly healthy options at Towers Dining Hall,” Ringleman said. … Continue reading Petition calls for ‘healthier’ Towers food

Quite Thought Full; Hometown pride found anew

By Katie Walsh | Opinions Editor Most everyone has a bit of pride in his or her hometown. No matter where you are from or how far away you are now, there’s a little something in you that will spark a fire to defend some element about the place you grew up. For me, it’s the Outdoor School Program at Hashawha Environmental Center, a mainstay … Continue reading Quite Thought Full; Hometown pride found anew