MARINA concert dazzles Stage AE

by Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor Feb. 24, 2022 Welsh singer-songwriter MARINA, previously known as Marina and the Diamonds, graced Stage AE on Feb. 19 to kick off the beginning of her “Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land” tour.  With doors opening as early as 6 p.m. to VIP guest-access ticket-holders, lines wrapped around the block until opening act Tove Styrke welcomed the excited crowd … Continue reading MARINA concert dazzles Stage AE

Pittsburgh concert venues open the stage to live music

Jacob Yanosick | staff writer 9/9/21 The hiatus of concerts is coming to an end, with venues reopening and artists returning to tour life, with Pittsburgh being no exception. The major venues of the area such as Stage AE, PPG Paints Arena and The Pavilion at Star Lake have all become active again in announcing new dates of many major artists and shows. Although, with … Continue reading Pittsburgh concert venues open the stage to live music

Pittsburgh’s premiere places to visit

By Sean Ray | a&e editor So you’ve just begun your first year at Duquesne. You’re from out of town, having never stepped foot in Pittsburgh before, and perhaps wondering, “Where do I go for entertainment around here?” Worry not hypothetical freshman! The Duke has prepared a list of the top 3 must-see locales around the Steel City! 3. Kennywood Pittsburgh’s premiere amusement park, Kennywood … Continue reading Pittsburgh’s premiere places to visit

Hollywood Undead evolves with tour, album

By Julian Routh | Editor-in-Chief Behind the horror movie masks, in-your-face lyrics and confident charisma of Hollywood Undead are six musicians who have faced enough adversity to tear even the strongest of bonds apart. Shortly after the Los Angeles rock-rap group released its third studio album, “Notes from the Underground,” in 2013, A&M/Octane – the record label that was supposed to distribute and promote the … Continue reading Hollywood Undead evolves with tour, album

The Hot Four: Where to find fun in Pittsburgh

By Julian Routh | Editor-in-Chief Arcade Comedy Theater 811 Liberty Ave. In the two and a half years it has been open, the Arcade Comedy Theater has become the prime spot for laughs in Pittsburgh. The 75-seat theater showcases Pittsburgh’s funniest improv troupes, stand-up comedians and sketch comedy groups with shows every Friday and Saturday night. Most modern comedy theaters are expensive and for adults … Continue reading The Hot Four: Where to find fun in Pittsburgh

Featuring the city: What’s cool in the ‘Burgh

By: Zach Brendza | Features Editor Over the past three years, I’ve had the pleasure of being your Features editor. Throughout my tenure, I’ve experienced a lot of cool things and covered interesting stories for pleasure of The Duke’s readers and for my own enjoyment. While it may be self-proclaimed, I feel like this makes me an authority on things to do in Pittsburgh. So … Continue reading Featuring the city: What’s cool in the ‘Burgh