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Marching for a cause: PGH NEDA walk

Kaitlyn Hughes | features editor | During her freshman year of high school, Duquesne University sophomore Annaliese See fell under the grip of an eating disorder, allowing it to dictate her every waking moment. Her days were consumed by meticulously planning meals, counting calories and overanalyzing her appearance. Eventually, her body gave in. She was diagnosed with Bradycardia, a slowed heart rate caused by her … Continue reading Marching for a cause: PGH NEDA walk

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March Against War advocates peace, accountability

Zach Landau | A&E Editor Despite the chance of rain, Pittsburghers kicked off July by turning out and showing their support for peace. The Pittsburgh March Against War was held in Oakland on July 1. The event, hosted by the Pittsburghers in Solidarity Against War, is meant to “rebuild the mass anti-war movement by opposing military spending increases, the irresponsible use of force abroad and … Continue reading March Against War advocates peace, accountability

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Schenley Park offers cultural, historical look at the ‘Burgh

By Brady Collins | Contributor Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park and surrounding areas offer a variety of ways to enjoy the late-spring weather. The park skirts the vibrant, nearby neighborhoods of Squirrel Hill and Oakland, offering a refuge of greenery for city-dwellers. As many know, Schenley boasts extensive trails for walking and biking, a golf course, Phipps Conservatory and a public swimming pool. However, Schenley has many … Continue reading Schenley Park offers cultural, historical look at the ‘Burgh

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The balloon shot heard round the world

By: Seth Culp-Ressler | The Duquesne Duke Soggy shenanigans were plentiful this past weekend at the third annual Great American Water Balloon Fight. Benefitting Team Tassy, an organization working to end poverty in Haiti, the fight transformed Schenley Plaza into a battlefield of aqueous missiles where no one was safe from a good old-fashioned soaking. Vivien Luk, executive director of Team Tassy, explained that Ian … Continue reading The balloon shot heard round the world

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