Even as gun problems grow, students stick to the South Side

Colleen Hammond | editor-in-chief Oct. 28, 2021 “The first thing that went through my head was total fear,” said Duquesne senior Bridget Bove as gunshots rang out near her apartment in the South Side last week. “It sounded like it was right outside,” Bove said. Bove, although a devotee of South Side living, like many other students has observed a noticeable increase in dangerous situations … Continue reading Even as gun problems grow, students stick to the South Side

The Duquesne DukeOctober 28, 2021

Opinions

A call for action is needed to improve Pittsburgh’s subpar air quality

11/05/2020 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor As a fourth-year college student living in Pittsburgh, I have become quite acquainted with the area and its innumerable qualities that serve as the foundation of such a bustling and energetic city. From exploring the streets of South Side to cheering on Big Ben and the Steelers at Heinz Field, the Steel City has given me a home, away … Continue reading A call for action is needed to improve Pittsburgh’s subpar air quality

The Duquesne DukeNovember 5, 2020

News

An inside look at Duq’s Quarantine Hotel

Zoe Stratos | Staff Writer 10/15/2020 As the second wave of COVID-19 begins to sweep the country, more and more concerns are being raised about the potential for an outbreak on Duquesne’s campus. Part of Duquesne University’s mission to stop the spread of COVID-19 is to place these contact traced students in quarantine, and the university had to look off campus for help. On Duquesne’s … Continue reading An inside look at Duq’s Quarantine Hotel

The Duquesne DukeOctober 15, 2020

Opinions

Public fears and anxieties over GMOs growing old

2/13/20 Hannah Boucher | Staff Columnist Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not as new of a concept as many would like to believe. While it has been a controversial scientific advancement since the 1970s, when Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen invented modern-day genetic engineering, artificial selection has been used to cultivate crops and animals for over 30,000 years. The misconception that GMOs are dangerous has … Continue reading Public fears and anxieties over GMOs growing old

The Duquesne DukeFebruary 13, 2020

Arts & Entertainment

Local artist’s show explores her personal dark, intrusive thoughts

Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 10/17/19 How many people look in the mirror and see something they don’t like about themselves? How many people get a bad grade on an exam and think they’re stupid? How many people are talking to someone and wonder if that person enjoys talking to them? Too many to count. In her latest art show, Toxic Thoughts, at Iron City … Continue reading Local artist’s show explores her personal dark, intrusive thoughts

The Duquesne DukeOctober 17, 2019

Features

Cheap and easy Halloween costume how-to

10/17/19 Ashley Newman | Staff Writer Halloween can be a blessing and a curse; on one hand, it’s super fun to dress up and join in the festivities. On the other hand, the most terrifying part of it isn’t the ghosts, ghouls and haunted mansions, but rather having no idea what to dress up as. Fear not; if you still haven’t found a costume, here … Continue reading Cheap and easy Halloween costume how-to

The Duquesne DukeOctober 17, 2019

Arts & Entertainment

The Roommate triumphs in story and set despite rocky start

Griffin Sendek | Features Editor 03/27/19 The moment I took my seat in the City Theater for the performance of The Roommate, I was utterly dumbfounded at how immaculate and expertly-crafted the set was. The set for the show was meant to replicate the look of an Iowa home, and designer Tony Ferrieri could not have done a better job creating that homely Midwestern feel. … Continue reading The Roommate triumphs in story and set despite rocky start

The Duquesne DukeMarch 28, 2019

Features

Astroid: excellent coffee hidden in the Southside

03/21/2019 Makenna Winner | staff contributor New to the neighborhood, Astroid coffee made its debut in Southside just three months ago in December 2018. Nestled away near the West Lobby of the historical Terminal Building, on Terminal Street, Astroid is found bustling by its owner and lead barista, Emerson. With mint green walls and lemon geometric tiles amongst marble tables and slate white lights, … Continue reading Astroid: excellent coffee hidden in the Southside

The Duquesne DukeMarch 21, 2019

Features

South Side gallery showcases minority, immigrant artwork

By Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer 01/18/2018 Cultural identity has been examined for years now. Who am I? What am I contributing to society? How will my voice be heard? For a group of local artists, exploring those questions and sharing their personal experiences and beliefs through powerfully moving art became a shared goal for the In Between the Middle exhibition. Hosted by South Side’s … Continue reading South Side gallery showcases minority, immigrant artwork

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Features

Amazing Books & Records opens new South Side branch

Zach Landau | A&E Editor On June 29, a new chapter for one local business began in the South Side. Amazing Books & Records, a Pittsburgh-based bookstore, opened a new branch on East Carson Street. Situated between Copies at Carson and Glassworx, co-owner Eric Ackland hopes that the new store will be a linchpin for a burgeoning writing community in Pittsburgh. According to the chain’s … Continue reading Amazing Books & Records opens new South Side branch

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