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Arts & Entertainment

Red Masquers debuts new production

Grayce Sullivan | staff writer Laura Engel, an English professor at Duquesne, is making her Red Masquers directorial debut with “The Miniature Picture,” opening this week. Written in 1781 by Elizabeth Craven, “The Miniature Picture” explores themes of feminism and love through disguises and hijinks. Many of Craven’s works were originally written for private theatricals at Brandenburgh House, her English country home along the River … Continue reading Red Masquers debuts new production

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Arts & Entertainment

Charlotte’s Comments: 4/16

My freshman year was filled with many regrets, the biggest one was probably not getting more involved on campus sooner. For the first year, my campus involvement was simply going to class. Looking back I want to kick myself for wasting away my tuition like that. Duquesne is a very expensive school but I think it can be worth the price tag if you spend … Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 4/16

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Sports

Who will hear their name in the Top 10?

Ben Deihl & Noah Fries | sports editor & staff writer With the NFL Draft just a week away, analysts and fans alike are scrambling to figure out who’s the best prospect, who their favorite team will pick and who will end up as the best player from the 2026 NFL Draft. As Pittsburgh plays host to this year’s rendition, The Duke created a mock … Continue reading Who will hear their name in the Top 10?

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Duquesne loses MBB talent early in transfer portal

Ben Deihl | sports editor The transfer portal has become the largest trend in college sports since its introduction in 2018. It helps student athletes transfer from school to school in search of better opportunities and a better fit, but recent rule changes have seen the portal boom in popularity. Now at a crossroads after seeing multiple seniors depart after an A10 Championship quarterfinal loss … Continue reading Duquesne loses MBB talent early in transfer portal

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News

Duquesne spiritual leaders talk D.C.-Vatican relationship

As President Donald Trump’s second term in office has played out, American-born Pope Leo XIV has been critical of his policies — specifically, when it comes to immigration and war. The pontiff condemned the recent war in Iran, and after the president made the remark that a “whole civilization will die” the Pope labeled the comment “unacceptable.” Tensions grew on Sunday when Trump said that … Continue reading Duquesne spiritual leaders talk D.C.-Vatican relationship

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Sports

Fries: Pittsburgh is finally a sports tahn again

Noah Fries | staff writer Pittsburgh has always been known as a city of grit. Hard work. Blue collar. Perseverance. For almost as long, Pittsburgh’s major sports teams — the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates — have been known to exemplify those same qualities. The city has also been blessed with success over the years, with Pittsburgh coming to be known as the “City of Champions” … Continue reading Fries: Pittsburgh is finally a sports tahn again

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Opinions

My thank you to the Duquesne village

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer If you knew me freshman year, you might remember my eclectic outfits and my perpetual need to be 15 minutes early to every class. I spent a lot of time haphazardly throwing myself into a myriad of hobbies, interests and tasks. My freshman year was a mixture of exploring my newfound freedoms and finding my limits. As Father Bill once … Continue reading My thank you to the Duquesne village

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Opinions, Staff Editorials

Staff Editorial: NFL Draft week and its woes

With the upcoming NFL Draft bringing new attention to Pittsburgh, the city’s entire focus is on the incoming visitors. The expected influx of up to 700,000 people into the city brings with it reroutes, increasing road closures and traffic. However, this excitement isn’t the only thing running through residents’ minds. Draft week, unfortunately, doesn’t put a pause on daily life. People must continue going to … Continue reading Staff Editorial: NFL Draft week and its woes

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News

How residents and tourists will stay safe during the draft

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Because of Pittsburgh’s history in emergency care, Dr. Donald Yealy is not worried when it comes to looking after the influx of people during the NFL Draft. “We have been leaders internationally in the responses to emergency care,” said Yealy, chief medical officer, senior vice president of the health services division and chair of emergency medicine at UPMC. “Emergency care … Continue reading How residents and tourists will stay safe during the draft

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