Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Feeling bored? Pittsburgh is full of vibrant culture and beautiful scenery – it truly has something for everyone. This semester, city natives and newbies alike, challenge yourself to explore what the Steel City has to offer. Duquesne Incline Feeling brave? Visit the historic Duquesne Incline, located at 1197 W. Carson St. Hop on a cable car and sit back as … Continue reading A Duquesne student’s guide to Pittsburgh
Michael O’Grady | sports editor The predictable yet dismal playoff exit for the Steelers two weekends ago did little else but exemplify what the city’s standard-bearers have become: flat, bland and uninspiring. Six Super Bowl victories mean nothing to a football-crazed city when the Steelers haven’t won a playoff game since before President Trump was sworn in — the first time around. The loss is … Continue reading O’Grady: Pens shouldn’t self-destruct just yet
Luke Henne | Sports Editor March 24, 2022 For the first time since 2018, Pittsburgh and Duquesne University hosted NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship First and Second Round action this past weekend at PPG Paints Arena. Eight teams came to the city with hopes of beginning their journey for a national title. But after six games and a weekend packed with high-stakes competition, only … Continue reading Pittsburgh welcomes March Madness to town
Benjamin Gottschalk | Staff Writer March 17, 2022 As the month of March quickly passes by, college basketball fans across the country know what is soon to come. The 2022 NCAA Tournament is just about ready to take center stage on the sports calendar. This year’s field features many high-quality teams, players and coaches that will ensure this season’s tournament is entertaining and open for … Continue reading NCAA Tournament features wide-open field
Jacob Yanosick | staff writer 9/9/21 The hiatus of concerts is coming to an end, with venues reopening and artists returning to tour life, with Pittsburgh being no exception. The major venues of the area such as Stage AE, PPG Paints Arena and The Pavilion at Star Lake have all become active again in announcing new dates of many major artists and shows. Although, with … Continue reading Pittsburgh concert venues open the stage to live music
Katia Faroun | Associate Photo Editor 02/27/20 The Lumineers drew out Pittsburgh’s folk crowd on Tuesday night and filled PPG Paints Arena with wide-brimmed hats and heavy Americana music, bringing a country aesthetic to the city. The folk-rock band made a stop Downtown as part of their third world tour for their newest album, III. The group performed after openers J.S. Ondara and Mt. Joy. … Continue reading Pittsburgh crowd welcomes Lumineers’ folk-inspired sound
David Borne | Sports Editor Nov. 7, 2019 With just over four seconds to play in Duquesne women’s basketball’s home opener at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, Kent State drew up a play for redshirt senior guard Megan Carter. After inbounding the ball, Carter quickly got possession back, rolled to the rim and buried a teardrop shot into the basket. The bucket gave Kent State … Continue reading WBB drops season opener to Kent State at the buzzer
David Borne | Sports Editor Sept. 5, 2019 Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh will co-host the ChampYinz Volleyball Invitational this weekend. Matches begin on Friday at PPG Paints Arena before the action moves to Pitt’s Fitzgerald Field House on Saturday. Green Bay and Ohio State will join the Dukes and Panthers as the invitational’s participants. The tournament serves as a precursor to the … Continue reading DU, Pitt co-host volleyball tournament
By Adam Lindner | Asst. Sports Editor On Thursday evening in the Lexus Club at PPG Paints Arena, Keith Dambrot was formally introduced as the new head basketball coach of Duquesne University. The event, which was open to the public, saw an abundant turnout. University officials, media members, Duquesne basketball players, fans, students, and athletes from Duquesne’s other varsity sports attended the press conference. Notably, among … Continue reading Coach Dambrot officially introduced as new head coach
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