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Pittsburgh decked in green with St. Patrick’s Parade back in full swing

by Mary Liz Flavin | news editor March 17, 2022 On Saturday, March 12, Pittsburgh’s streets were lined with people dressed in green, white and gold as the St. Patrick’s Day parade took place. This 150-year-old tradition was back in full swing after the last two years were canceled due to Covid-19. As the Pittsburgh parade committee says, the parade continues on through “rain, snow … Continue reading Pittsburgh decked in green with St. Patrick’s Parade back in full swing

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Arts & Entertainment

Irish eateries you’ll want to enjoy on your St. Patrick’s Day

by Isabella Abbott | staff writer March 17, 2022 Don’t know where to go for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities? These pubs and restaurants will be open today so you can celebrate the luck of the Irish. Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle  Located at 2329 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA,  Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle is the perfect place for St. Patrick’s Day goers to attend.   This … Continue reading Irish eateries you’ll want to enjoy on your St. Patrick’s Day

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Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade makes early return

Capri & Rio Scarcelli | a&e editor and staff writer Sept. 16, 2021 To commemorate the time lost with quarantining and social-distancing, Pittsburgh Irish folk were more than ready to start anew with a “half-way there” celebration of St. Patrick’s Day — in the middle of September.  On Saturday, Sept. 18, the well-acclaimed St. Patty’s Parade will occur as normal, starting their parade route by … Continue reading Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade makes early return

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Opinions, Staff Editorials

Staff Ed: St. Patrick’s Day about more than binge drinking

03/15/2018 Happy early St. Patrick’s Day, Duquesne. Because we are incredibly boring prudes here at The Duke, we wanted to take a moment to remind you all of this one fact before you go out and get wasted this weekend: St. Patrick’s Day is grossly insensitive and dangerous. Now breathe. Breathe. Exhale. Please hear us out. To start, it was not that long ago that … Continue reading Staff Ed: St. Patrick’s Day about more than binge drinking

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Features

Alternative ways to spend St. Patrick’s Day in the ‘Burgh

Anna Walnoha | Staff Writer Saint Patrick’s Day, held every year on March 17, is a cultural and religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Others know it as a day for wearing green, looking for gold and leprechauns and getting as intoxicated as one can. When you’re in college, those seem to be the only things on … Continue reading Alternative ways to spend St. Patrick’s Day in the ‘Burgh

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Duquesne ups police presence for holiday

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne students braved pouring rain on Saturday to join the city of Pittsburgh in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Clad in green and sporting shamrock apparel, many students celebrated Irish heritage by watching the city’s parade or travelling to the South Side, as well as celebrating on campus. This led to increased police patrols to combat alcohol violations, according … Continue reading Duquesne ups police presence for holiday

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Sports

Garcia Wins Close One

By Saúl Berríos-Thomas     Young fighters have to prove they can beat savvy veterans on their way to the top. Some fighters shine in these fights, while other struggle, but get the necessary win. Garcia didn’t look great, but he got the rounds and experience. Williams showed he is a force to be reckoned with. SHOWTIME “CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING” BAYAMON, P.R. Danny Garcia (28-0, 16 … Continue reading Garcia Wins Close One

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It’s a brawl: Boxers to square off on St. Patrick’s Day

By: Zach Brendza  |  Features Editor With March 17 comes many things: liberal use of the color green, a well-populated parade and heightened drinking, which can lead to the occasional drunken brawl. But this St. Patrick’s Day, there will be a brawl much more appealing than a bar fight. In 11 separate fights, amateur boxers from the Pittsburgh area will take on Irish boxers from … Continue reading It’s a brawl: Boxers to square off on St. Patrick’s Day

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St. Patrick’s Day Survival Guide 2013: Tips for surviving the holiday

By: Allison Keene|The Duquesne Duke St. Patrick’s Day is an American staple. Every March 17, the country suddenly bursts with newly-minted Irishmen, celebrating with great enthusiasm an Americanized (and usually rowdy) version of Irish culture. Channeling your inner-Irishman is a must for this celebration, but not following the St. Patrick’s Day rules can be a risky choice. Check out our list of survival tips for … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Survival Guide 2013: Tips for surviving the holiday

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