Amanda Gritz | staff writer For a select group of hockey fans, skating on the ice at PPG Paints Arena with former professional hockey players isn’t just a dream, it’s a reality with a purpose far greater than the game itself. The Mario Lemieux Fantasy Hockey Camp has become one of the most impactful fundraising events within the Mario Lemieux Foundation, blending an authentic NHL-style … Continue reading Mario Lemieux camp brings the heart to hockey
Noah Fries | staff writer No. 3 Saint Joseph’s dropped No. 6 Davidson on Friday night with a dominant second-half performance inside PPG Paints Arena. Despite holding a narrow 33-29 lead going into halftime, Saint Joseph’s was able to pull away 70-58 in a final score that was even closer than the game flow suggested. With the win, all four of the top seeds advanced … Continue reading No. 3 Saint Joseph’s uses huge second half to topple No. 6 Davidson
Ben Deihl | sports editor No. 7 Duquesne’s season came to an end on Friday, falling to No. 2 VCU 71-66 at PPG Paints Arena. VCU advanced to the semifinals of the A10 Championship, where they will face Saint Joseph’s with a trip to the title game on the line. “It’s March,” VCU Head Coach Phil Martelli Jr. said. “In March, games are going to … Continue reading No. 7 Duquesne’s season ends in gritty loss to No. 2 VCU
Rowan DuBois | staff writer No. 6 Davidson ended No. 14 Loyola Chicago’s Cinderella hopes in overtime Thursday night in PPG Paints Arena, winning 64-59 despite fourth-quarter heroics from Loyola guard Kayde Dotson. The Wildcats held a 56-53 lead with 16 seconds remaining, but Dotson sent his defender flying with a pump fake before drilling the game-tying shot with 0.6 seconds on the clock. “I … Continue reading Davidson survives OT scare from Loyola Chicago
Ben Deihl | sports editor In front of a heavily Duquesne-favoring crowd, No 7. Duquesne held on to beat No. 10 Rhode Island 67-61 in the second round of the A10 Championship on Thursday afternoon at PPG Paints Arena. With the win, the Dukes will play No. 2 VCU tomorrow at 5 p.m. Duquesne’s win was characterized by stout interior defense, ball security and drawing … Continue reading Dukes hold off Rhode Island in A10 Championship
Ben Deihl | sports editor Down by 30 late in the first half, Duquesne looked deflated. UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse was silent. The Dukes trailed 42-12 with six minutes remaining in the first half on Saturday afternoon, with the Richmond Spiders starting 8-11 from 3-point range. The game seemed like it was over, and the Dukes were ending their season on a sour note. But a … Continue reading Dukes roll to A10 tourney after historic comeback
Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Professional Bull Riders (PBR) returned to PPG Paints Arena this weekend, sparking renewed controversy over a decades-old city ordinance and a recent legal maneuver in the Pennsylvania General Assembly that allowed the event to proceed. The event, held Feb. 13-14, drew nine protesters who gathered outside to challenge the sport’s use of tools once banned in the city. Matthew King, president … Continue reading Professional Bull Riders return to Pittsburgh amid controversy
Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Spring in Pittsburgh means tanning on Rooney Field (or beach), catching a Pittsburgh Pirate’s game at PNC Park or just enjoying the warm weather with friends. It can be tempting to sit around and wait for the cold weather to break and for spring semester to finally feel like spring. But this winter the city and surrounding area have numerous … Continue reading A student’s guide to winter in the ‘Burgh
Rebecca Jozwiak | multimedia editor As the sun set over a cold, autumn-struck Pittsburgh skyline, young women and men littered the streets surrounding Fifth and Forbes Avenue with glittery dresses, white go-go boots and corset tops. Attendees lined up eagerly waiting to enter PPG Paints Arena — all thanks to the “Sabrina Carpenter effect”. After five long years, Carpenter made her long-awaited return to Pittsburgh … Continue reading Sabrina Carpenter keeps it sweet in Pittsburgh
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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