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Football, Sports

Porter, Roethlisberger fracture “brotherhood”

Rowan DuBois | staff writer The “brotherhood” of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a concept which dates back to the team’s 1970s dynasty, where teammates often referred to one another as “family” and “brothers.” Since then, players have been held to a standard which expects them to protect each other on and off the field, before and after their careers. Pittsburgh Steelers locker rooms of the … Continue reading Porter, Roethlisberger fracture “brotherhood”

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Sports

Harbaugh to … NY? Inside the coaching carousel

Ben Deihl | sports editor The NFL hasn’t seen this much coaching turnover since the 2021 season, with 10 teams choosing to move on from their head coach. While positions continue to be filled and assistant coaches continue to shuffle teams, the NFL has turned into the wild west of coaching. Eight teams have already solidified their choice at head coach, with the Cleveland Browns … Continue reading Harbaugh to … NY? Inside the coaching carousel

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Roethlisberger, Steelers sneak into playoffs

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Jan. 13, 2022 As Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sat on the Heinz Field bench crying after losing to the Cleveland Browns on Jan. 10, 2021, in the opening round of last season’s NFL Playoffs, it was widely believed that he might have played his final game in the National Football League. However, during last year’s offseason, Roethlisberger decided to … Continue reading Roethlisberger, Steelers sneak into playoffs

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Football, Sports

Duquesne product Kuntz named to Steelers’ final roster

Spencer Thomas | Staff Writer Sept. 9, 2021 For the first time in 10 years, a former Duquesne football player will be on the sidelines for a regular-season National Football League game. Christian Kuntz, a graduate of Duquesne University, was recently named to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man roster, earning the job as the team’s starting long snapper. He is the first Duke to earn an … Continue reading Duquesne product Kuntz named to Steelers’ final roster

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Arts & Entertainment

Duquesne students improvise to enjoy Steelers game from campus

09/17/20 Capri Scarcelli | Arts & Entertainment Editor Enjoying sporting events has become increasingly difficult with the onset of the pandemic, though Duquesne students have gotten creative with how they will go about cheering on their favorite teams. On Sept. 14 at 7:10 p.m., the Pittsburgh Steelers took on the New York Giants, and students took a seat in socially-distanced watch parties all across campus. … Continue reading Duquesne students improvise to enjoy Steelers game from campus

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Columns, Sports

Jason Mignanelli | Staff Writer Nov. 21, 2019 If you actually watched the entire Steelers game on Thursday night and did not shut the TV off in disgust, then you were treated to one of the most bizarre fights in the history of the NFL. With approximately eight seconds remaining in the game, the Steelers were losing to the Cleveland Browns 21-7. Steelers quarterback Mason … Continue reading

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News

Biden: Rooney was “always about hope”

Raymond Arke | News Editor 03/22/18 “I can’t help but think Dan would insist we were making too much of a fuss.” This line, delivered by former Vice President Joe Biden, was one of many that honored the memory of Dan Rooney at “Sláinte! A Symposium Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Daniel M. Rooney” on March 16. Rooney was a 1955 Duquesne graduate and … Continue reading Biden: Rooney was “always about hope”

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Opinions

Moving sports teams alters cities’ cultures, livelihoods

By: Duke Staff  If you’re from Pittsburgh, chances are you love the Steelers. There’s something special that comes with identifying as a member of the Black & Gold culture – a culture created by six Super Bowl championships and thousands of loyal bars, restaurants and fans from all around the world. It’s a wonderful time to be able to fly the Terrible Towel. Now just … Continue reading Moving sports teams alters cities’ cultures, livelihoods

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Sports

Preseason football doing more harm than good

By: Joseph Sykes | Sports Editor Sunday was a typical workday for two of the NFL’s premier franchises. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers converged at Heinz Field for a glorified training camp session known as preseason football. This was just the second time in five years that the two clubs faced off since Green Bay won in Super Bowl XLV. What was … Continue reading Preseason football doing more harm than good

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Features

Oh, the places you can go … Explore your city!

With the semester nearly over, graduation rapidly approaching and the weather finally warming up, now’s the perfect time to step outside and take in all that Pittsburgh has to offer. Take an afternoon to check out the city’s staples or get off the beaten path and visit some of Pittsburgh’s hidden gems. Use the map above to check out some of the city’s lesser-known attractions. … Continue reading Oh, the places you can go … Explore your city!

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