Spring is in full bloom at Phipps Conservatory

by Caroline Kucko | staff writer March 24, 2022 Following an exceptionally gray winter here in Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ Spring Flower Show is in full bloom. According to Director of Marketing and Communications Joe Reed, the staff at Phipps settled on a colorful and uplifting theme for this year’s show: “Sunshine and Rainbows.” “We’re always looking for a theme that will put … Continue reading Spring is in full bloom at Phipps Conservatory

Sweet spring treat: Millie’s pop-up shop is back

Baylee Martin | staff writer 04/08/2021   I scream, you scream, we all scream for… Millie’s! With the spring semester winding down and the temperatures rising up, what better way to treat yourself than with ice cream from the local ice creamery Millie’s pop-up that is back on the second floor of the Student Union for the remainder of April!  The Millie’s pop-up shop opened … Continue reading Sweet spring treat: Millie’s pop-up shop is back

Spring 2021 makeup and hair guide

Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor 3/25/21 For what feels like forever now, there’s been no need to worry about putting makeup on the bottom half of the face. With the increased rollout of vaccines and the glimmer of life returning to normal, unfortunately, the days of half-done makeup are coming to an end. In case your hair and makeup skills have faltered over the past … Continue reading Spring 2021 makeup and hair guide

Forward Fashion: Dress to Impress

02/08/2018 By Anna Walnoha | Staff Writer Some say it’s what’s on the that inside truly matters, but when the time comes to find a job or internship, your appearance matters quite a bit. Afterall, a polished ensemble can say a thousand words for a person before they even introduce themselves. Two women from Duquesne tell all from their personal experiences with interviews and meetings. … Continue reading Forward Fashion: Dress to Impress

SGA preps for new semester of Duquesne events

Michael Marafino | Staff Writer 01/18/18 Students want their voices heard. The Student Government Association (SGA) allows students to vocalize their opinions and concerns and have them heard by the faculty and other committees. It acts as the bridge between the students and the Duquesne University Administration. Students from several schools of study at the university are able to represent the needs and concerns of … Continue reading SGA preps for new semester of Duquesne events

Spring Fashion 2017: What to do when winter won’t leave

By Elsa Buehler | Staff Writer If the pessimistic memes on Twitter about bizarre weather conditions weren’t enough to inform you, Spring 2017 is here. This year, the typically cheerful season promises sporadic sunny days and absolutely zero consistent weather patterns. Already, we’ve seen extreme wind, countless rainy days and have even been affected in passing by Winter Storm Stella. Temperature range varies from day … Continue reading Spring Fashion 2017: What to do when winter won’t leave

Atypical A-Walk: Warm temperatures come to the Bluff

By Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer ‘Tis the season for February weather, a time when folks anxiously wait for warmer temperatures and clouds that are not so heavy with snow. Every winter has its random warm days that lead us to think that we can bring shorts and tank tops out for good. This winter, however, has been beyond strange. Record high temperatures hit last … Continue reading Atypical A-Walk: Warm temperatures come to the Bluff

Spring 2017 Duquesne Events Preview

By Ollie Gratzinger | Asst. Features Editor As the holidays wind down and the spring semester sets in, it’s time to kiss candy canes and sleeping ‘till noon goodbye. Those responsibilities you’ve been ignoring for the past month are coming back with a vengeance, and textbooks sure aren’t going to read themselves. But fear not — as life returns to its normal, routine pace and … Continue reading Spring 2017 Duquesne Events Preview