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Community reacts after Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces closure

Kaitlyn Hughes & Eliyahu Gasson & Naomi Girson | news editor & editor-in-chief & opinions editor Steve Mellon, a photographer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, was on his way back from an assignment at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank on Wednesday when he got an alert about a newspaper-wide Zoom meeting at 1:15 p.m. The message came just hours after the Post-Gazette’s publisher failed to … Continue reading Community reacts after Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces closure

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When Will Uptown Pittsburgh Be More Like Oakland?

Staff Editorial Duquesne continues to bleed and spill out from atop the Bluff down to the rest of Uptown along Forbes and Fifth Avenues. It makes sense that the administration would seek to add office space and parking lots given how the university has been expanding with the addition of a medical school and engineering program. The student body is growing! Ultimately, good news. But … Continue reading When Will Uptown Pittsburgh Be More Like Oakland?

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Duq and Point Park come together for PRSSA

by Andrew Cummings | multimedia editor April 7, 2022 Pittsburgh’s Public Relations Society of America (PRSSA) hosted its annual conference at Duquesne and Point Park Universities on Friday and Saturday. The title of the conference was “Get to the Point,” and focused on teaching college and high school students skills for navigating careers in public relations. One of the prominent themes throughout the conference was … Continue reading Duq and Point Park come together for PRSSA

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Duquesne University and Point Park University Host “Get to the Point” PRSSA District Conference; Share Professional Tips with Students

by Emma Polen | features editor March 23, 2022 Pittsburgh’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is hosting its annual conference at Duquesne and Point Park universities on April 1 and 2. This year’s conference, themed “Get to the Point,” will teach local college and high school students, as well as young professionals, skills for navigating the ever-changing world of public relations. “Attendees will … Continue reading Duquesne University and Point Park University Host “Get to the Point” PRSSA District Conference; Share Professional Tips with Students

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Point Park student showcases his talents through sound production

Colleen Hammond | Opinions Editor   Gentle humming faded through the air as actors in muted-colored costumes darted in and out of a small greenroom. Peter Brucker sang to himself as he began his day with the intimate process of attaching the actors’ microphones. Brucker, a sound design student at Point Park University, spends his days behind the scenes at a variety of Pittsburgh theater … Continue reading Point Park student showcases his talents through sound production

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Stuck in the city? A primer for Pittsburgh summer fun

By Zachary Landau | A&E Editor Whether you’re hanging around for an internship or for the love of the city, you can find a lot of stuff to do in Pittsburgh during the summer months. Better still, a lot of these events are relatively close to Duquesne’s campus and are either free or really cheap (gotta use those student discounts while you can, right?), so here … Continue reading Stuck in the city? A primer for Pittsburgh summer fun

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College police forces changing

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke Police forces at public and private universities across the country have seen an increase in size and strength, according to a recent U.S. Department of Justice study, and this is no different at Duquesne. A report by the justice department found that in over 900 four-year institutions, the number of institutions with sworn police officers rose from 75 … Continue reading College police forces changing

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Police crack down on St. Patrick’s Day parade

By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke No major incidents were reported during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday in Pittsburgh. In a statement released by the Pittsburgh police department, there were 71 total arrests, 29 of which were “on-view,” with 21 occurring on the South Side. There were five summary arrests and 37 non-traffic arrests. Police spokeswoman Sonya Toler said the department … Continue reading Police crack down on St. Patrick’s Day parade

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