The bustle and blight of the Bluff

Naomi Girson | opinions editor Nestled among the Hill District, Oakland and Downtown Pittsburgh lies Uptown. With a long history spanning over three centuries, the small area has taken on multiple identities. “It’s one of the areas where if you could go back in time and just be dropped somewhere it’d be fascinating… and see how dramatically it has changed,” said Leslie Przybylek, senior curator … Continue reading The bustle and blight of the Bluff

Women’s soccer, Matesa keep scoring big

Leo Martinez-Valerio | staff writer The Duquesne women’s soccer team beat visiting Cleveland State 4-1 on Thursday, boosting the Dukes’ record to 4-1. The win gave Duquesne a much-needed confidence boost after a tough 3-0 loss at West Virginia on Aug. 28. The match’s first goal came quickly, when in the 11th minute, a shot bounced off Cleveland State’s keeper Hayleigh Lewis and was put … Continue reading Women’s soccer, Matesa keep scoring big

“Pay us what you owe us:” A new era in sports

Ben Deihl | sports editor From the U.S. National women’s soccer team dominating the world scene to the WNBA becoming one of the premier professional sports leagues, women’s sports are finally earning the recognition they deserve. Yet in some places, women are still not getting a share of the spotlight where they’ve earned it most, even here at Duquesne. Recently, Hall of Fame analyst Doris … Continue reading “Pay us what you owe us:” A new era in sports

When Will Uptown Pittsburgh Be More Like Oakland?

Staff Editorial Duquesne continues to bleed and spill out from atop the Bluff down to the rest of Uptown along Forbes and Fifth Avenues. It makes sense that the administration would seek to add office space and parking lots given how the university has been expanding with the addition of a medical school and engineering program. The student body is growing! Ultimately, good news. But … Continue reading When Will Uptown Pittsburgh Be More Like Oakland?

From Brentwood to the Bluff: Duquesne Alum makes her mark working for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Michael Grecco | staff writer Oct. 14, 2021 A Pittsburgh local, Sydney Bauer graduated from Brentwood High School in 2014 and graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2018. Now, Bauer is currently employed by the Pittsburgh Penguins, where she assists in creating and filming video packages with the team. This interview with Sydney Bauer has been edited for brevity and … Continue reading From Brentwood to the Bluff: Duquesne Alum makes her mark working for the Pittsburgh Penguins