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Duq students adapt to a changing rental landscape

Tatum Spencer | staff writer Despite having a full-time job at UPMC Children’s Hospital, Duquesne University nursing student Emma Shuttleworth said it was not possible for her to keep up with rent. “I was working full time at Children’s hospital,” Shuttleworth said. “While I’m in school, I had to take out a private loan that pays for rent.” From South Side to Oakland, Duquesne is … Continue reading Duq students adapt to a changing rental landscape

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City urges people not to drive during the NFL Draft

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Pittsburgh is expecting anywhere between 500,000 and 700,000 visitors for the NFL Draft later this month — a figure that would exceed half the city’s current population. For three days, from April 23-25, the event will stretch across the North Shore and Downtown, and city officials have a clear message for everyone trying to get there: Do not drive. “We encourage … Continue reading City urges people not to drive during the NFL Draft

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Vigil at South Side ICE facility prays for all

Rowan DuBois | staff writer On Friday morning in the freezing cold, Sister Barabara Finch of the Sisters of St. Joseph did what she’s done every week since August. She got up and made her way to the South Side Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility to pray – not only for the undocumented immigrants being held inside the facility, but for the ICE agents as … Continue reading Vigil at South Side ICE facility prays for all

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Comic, Opinions

The road to the future: my thoughts on driverless vehicles

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer So I’m actually a bit anti-tech in my day-to-day life. I’m the kind of girl who had a Walkman in high school. I’ve been trying to convince my friend group to throw out their smartphones and switch to sliding keyboard BlackBerrys since I started developing a frontal lobe. It’s not that I’m not amazed by the unprecedented technological advancements that … Continue reading The road to the future: my thoughts on driverless vehicles

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Arts & Entertainment

Indie-rock artist Samia takes on the Southside

Claire Neiberg | staff writer Oct. 7, 2021 This past Monday, the trailblazing alternative and indie-rock singer-songwriter Samia Finnerty (Samia) brought down the house at Club Café on East Carson Street in Pittsburgh’s Southside. Samia gained popularity on Spotify in 2017, following her release of “Welcome to Eden.” She is known for her authenticity and ability to connect to her fans, as she captures the … Continue reading Indie-rock artist Samia takes on the Southside

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Remembering Lucas Traverse

Colleen Hammond | News Editor 2/4/2021 Kevin Hastings’ world completely transformed on Saturday with a single phone call. After not hearing from his childhood friend for several hours, he became concerned. Hours later, he received a call confirming the worst case scenario: Lucas Traverse had died. At around 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, the Duquesne sophomore was struck and killed by a train on the South … Continue reading Remembering Lucas Traverse

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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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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

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South Side steps pose icy winter danger

By Brandon Addeo and Casey Chafin | The Duquesne Duke Taryn Maleski’s hand reached out, desperately grabbing for something to help her keep her balance, but it was too late. She pitched forward down the icy South Side steps, and felt lucky to walk away with nothing worse than a sprained wrist. “I can’t imagine what would happen if someone would have slipped and hit … Continue reading South Side steps pose icy winter danger

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