Charlotte’s Comments: 9/8

If you happen to be reading this in print, you might have noticed a difference at the bottom of this page. The horoscopes, a long-time staple of the Arts and Entertainment section, are gone. This semester, I have decided to introduce the mini review, a short review written by me or another member of the staff. It will be about something we are listening to, … Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 9/8

Professor dies in Nepal flooding

Josh Imhof & Charlotte Shields-Rossi | news editor & a&e editor When Urmi Ashar, assistant professor of Health Sciences at Duquesne, first met Mark Cantrell, the two immediately found common ground on one thing: their shared love of nature. “One of the first things I had said when we had met was, ‘I’m happy to make the time for a meeting, but don’t get me … Continue reading Professor dies in Nepal flooding

Finally finding the “an” to my “plan” at school

Julia Halvas | staff writer I came to Duquesne with a set of expectations about how college would be — a plan. Well, it’s been three years since I started college, and everything has changed. Three years on the same campus, typing on the same computer. Three years of labs, heartbreaks and making new friends. Three years of finding out who I am and what … Continue reading Finally finding the “an” to my “plan” at school

PITTSBURGH IS A UNION TOWN: City hosts 42nd Labor Day Parade

Tatum Spencer | staff writer Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro stood in front of a crowd outside of the United Steelworkers Building at Monday’s annual Labor Day Parade and highlighted the city’s industrial roots. “Pittsburgh is an example to the nation on how hardworking folks can build lasting things,” Shapiro said. The parade, which has been around for the past 42 years, started on Centre Avenue … Continue reading PITTSBURGH IS A UNION TOWN: City hosts 42nd Labor Day Parade

Nepali students share emotions about deathly flood

Kaitlyn Hughes & Diva KC | editor-in-chief & layout editor Although Dikaksha Dhital only spent three years of her life living in Nepal, the floods that hit the country Aug. 26 still hit close to home. After seeing the country endure earthquakes and large-scale political protests, one thought came to Dhital’s mind — surprised, but not surprised. “I think the shock factor came from how … Continue reading Nepali students share emotions about deathly flood

Vote! Your voice matters

Sydney Hackenberg | staff writer With fall around the corner, there is a lot of excitement and happenings for college students to look forward to: the Starbucks fall menu, the return of professional football and hockey games and the commencement of sweater weather. There is also an important responsibility of adult and college life that is often forgotten — voting. It seems simple — finding … Continue reading Vote! Your voice matters

Duquesne alumni remember Sept. 11, 2001

Katherine Repasky & Josh Imhof | assistant editor & news editor Duquesne alumnus Robert Boyd woke up on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, like he did any other day in college. The night before, the sophomore had been interviewing students for an article in The Duke and even met his future girlfriend while he was doing it. But that morning turned out to be … Continue reading Duquesne alumni remember Sept. 11, 2001

Staff Editorial: We have a bone to pick with court conspiracies

Recent debates have moved out of the courtroom and sparked a nationwide conversation about postpartum symptoms, the United States healthcare system and the roles these two things played in Lindsay Clancy’s triple homicide case. But some of these conversations have instead devolved into conspiracy theories and reckless internet sleuthing. Massachusetts Superior Court Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s case on Friday after … Continue reading Staff Editorial: We have a bone to pick with court conspiracies