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Friday the 13th a lucky day at Pittsburgh Tattoo Company

Ollie Gratzinger | Editor-in-Chief 09/19/19 Among Pittsburgh’s thrill seekers and body modification fanatics, Friday the 13th is known for more than bad luck and spooky vibes: It’s the day that tattoo parlors and piercing studios mix things up with special deals and designs. Pittsburgh Tattoo Company, for instance, is perhaps the best known of the bunch, with $40 tattoos and $20 piercings. The catch is … Continue reading Friday the 13th a lucky day at Pittsburgh Tattoo Company

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City government cracks down on graffiti

By Carley Thieret | Asst. Opinions Editor As warm weather approaches, Mayor Bill Peduto is looking for more than just flowers and sunshine to make Pittsburgh look beautiful. The mayor announced on April 4 the reinstatement of the Graffiti Task Force that was disbanded one year ago. Tim McNulty, Peduto’s spokesman, said the mayor has always been a supporter of the task force and was … Continue reading City government cracks down on graffiti

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Duquesne professor named Fulbright Scholar

By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke Instructional technology associate professor Misook Heo has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to research South Korean Internet behavior on collective intelligence sites. She will travel and conduct her research from June 1 to Aug. 31 at Pusan National University, a prestigious educational facility in South Korea. The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board was established by Congress … Continue reading Duquesne professor named Fulbright Scholar

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SGA improves loop bus efficiency with app

By Julian Routh | News Editor Changes to Duquesne’s loop bus and South Side shuttle are expected to improve safety and make the rides more convenient. The improvements, instituted by the Student Government Association (SGA) in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Transportation Group, are part of an initiative by the SGA to provide students with better transportation. According to SGA president Attila Mihalik, the biggest change … Continue reading SGA improves loop bus efficiency with app

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Zappala shuts down South Side lounge

By Julian Routh | News Editor Following several meetings with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office, the owners of Levelz Sports Lounge in South Side have reached an agreement to close the bar’s doors for a year. The consent agreement between Levelz owners Mark Heuer, Joseph Molinaro, Dino Pietrantoni and Drew Ziccardi and district attorney Stephen Zappala, documented on Aug. 16, denies the owners the … Continue reading Zappala shuts down South Side lounge

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