Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer There are two things that I can distinctly remember about the day that I got my driver’s license. One, that no one told me I was allowed to smile for the picture, which provided me with a flattering, but ultimately unhappy portrait to carry in my pocket, and two, that I gained physical documentation of my status as an organ … Continue reading I heart organ donation. Get it?
Josh Imhof | news editor As I slowly came back to consciousness, the dim lights of my hospital room gently filled my heavy eyelids. In front of me, figures moved in a blurry haze. To my left, a blue shadow fumbled with something above my head. My senses began to adjust, and I realized it was a nurse fiddling with my IV. “Hey, how are … Continue reading Surgery was hard, ‘butt’ I’m learning to sit with my emotions
Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Who wins when a baby dies? Well, it depends on how the baby died of course. Last month, more than 200 miles away in Lancaster County, an Amish family’s infant died. This sparked a heated debate about the cause of death. Did the baby die from measles? Or with measles? It’s a sad affair either way. The fact is a … Continue reading Politicians, bring back the thoughts and prayers
Naomi Girson | opinions editor Continue reading Crossword: Autumn leaves and comes back
Noah Fries | sports editor The Duquesne volleyball team improved its record to 11-2 with two victories over Fordham over the weekend at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, giving the squad its best start to a season in program history. The Dukes continued their dominance to start the season by starting out 2-0 in Atlantic 10 conference play. The wins would also extend the team’s winning streak … Continue reading Volleyball reaches best start in program history
Alayna Alexander | staff writer The Duquesne football team bounced back from a rough start to the season, tallying its first win on Senior Day Saturday, shutting out National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) opponent Rio Grande (Ohio) 53-0 in the Dukes’ home opener. After starting out 0-3 with tough away matchups, the squad bounced back in a big way Saturday. Duquesne graduate quarterback Carson … Continue reading FB bounces back, wins 53-0 on Senior Day
I am a big fan of Lena Dunham and her work, so when I found out that the screenwriter was coming out with a new memoir, “Famesick,” I immediately downloaded it on Audible. The autobiography, which details Dunham’s rise to fame and struggle with numerous chronic illnesses like endometreosis, was one of the most honest memoirs I have ever read — which for me gives … Continue reading The Mini Review: 9/22
Noah Fries | sports editor We live in a world where everything is online. It’s a different world than our parents grew up in and a completely different world than what our grandparents grew up in. In this digital era, social media allows for content to reach thousands, if not millions, of eyes in a heartbeat. There are plenty of reasons why this is a … Continue reading Fries: Sweeney’s ad receives justified backlash
Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer If, on a lazy Autumn weekend, you should find yourself hankering for melodrama from times of old, I would be inclined to direct you to this year’s annual Shakespeare in the park production. Bursting with energy, Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks’ lively crew has brought to the public another semimodern twist on a Renaissance classic. Set on a rotating schedule, … Continue reading “The Merry Wives of Windsor” meet Madonna’s “Material Girl”
Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief PHILADELPHIA — You may know Malcolm Todd for his song “Chest Pain (I Love)” that trended on TikTok, his shirtless performance on Jimmy Fallon in June or his recent commercial with rising star Inde Navarrette from “Obsession.” But after seeing Todd’s performance at The Met Philadelphia on Saturday, I think the up-and-coming indie singer should be more known for his stage … Continue reading Malcolm Todd’s newly acquired fame is well deserved, despite some cheesy lyrics
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