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Dracula returns… to Benedum Center

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Next week the classic garlic hating, blood-sucking vampire from Transylvania will take center stage with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “Dracula.” Michael Pink created “Dracula” for Northern Ballet in 1996. This year he came to Pittsburgh to direct the show. What he calls a “silent play” is inspired by Bram Stoker’s 1897 “Dracula.” Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre performed the ballet two years ago, … Continue reading Dracula returns… to Benedum Center

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Duquesne alumnus entertains with historical podcast

Rio Scarcelli | staff writer 2/18/21 For anyone familiar with Comedy Central’s “Drunk History,” there is excitement to be had for a similarly-styled podcast made by Duquesne alumnus Zachary DeBacco: “Drinks with Great Minds in History,” or DGMH. The podcast made its debut online April 9, 2020 and has been producing bi-weekly uploads ever since. The show, which is recorded, produced and scripted by DeBacco, … Continue reading Duquesne alumnus entertains with historical podcast

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Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Skin’ faces backlash from fans

Capri Scarcelli A&E editor 1/28/21 Olivia Rodrigo’s “Driver’s License” has been no. 1 on Billboard’s Top 100 for two weeks now.   Remember the “blonde girl” she references? Yeah. That’s Sabrina Carpenter. And she took it to a whole new level with her new single, “Skin.”   Well-known for her role of Maya Hart on Disney’s Girl Meets World, the young actress took to focusing … Continue reading Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Skin’ faces backlash from fans

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Kanye West’s political antics distract from real problems

10/18/2018 By Zoe Stratos | Staff Columnist  On Thursday Oct. 11, President Trump invited popular rap artist Kanye West to the Oval Office to discuss important topics like sentencing reform. However, they talked about anything but the supposedly planned subjects. Surrounded by the press’ flashing cameras and microphones capturing every word, people from all over the country witnessed what could only be described as a … Continue reading Kanye West’s political antics distract from real problems

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