Josh Imhof | news editor As I stood on the shores of Point State Park on May 29, I anxiously waited for the Pirates post–game drone show to begin. I had never seen one before, and had enormous expectations. Typically, I would be at the game, but tickets for this one were expensive. Not only because of the drone show, but because the Pirates were … Continue reading Imhof: Despite winning season, Pirates still lose
Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief A Jewish professor is alleging he endured ongoing antsemitic harassment while working at Duquesne University. The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law filed a federal complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of Alexander Kranjec, who is an associate professor of psychology at Duquesne. The complaint urges the agency to look into allegations that Kranjec … Continue reading Complaint filed against Duquesne alleges antisemitism
Mireya Maymi | staff writer Brianna Binion remembers being a City Charter High School student and passing by what used to be a dilapidated parking garage on Penn Avenue. Back then, she said, there were not many places for students to spend their free time. “We were divided in a sense because our Downtown was not somewhere where we could hang out and still feel … Continue reading Downtown evolves with Arts Landing
Ethan Vance | staff writer When Dukes Against Cancer president Jameson Rusiewicz started the organization last spring, he said he never imagined what it could turn into. When he looked into the crowd of people creating handmade items for cancer patients Wednesday, he couldn’t help but be surprised. “Looking out and seeing 100-plus people working on making gifts was really special and meaningful,” Rusiewicz said. … Continue reading Providing comfort in darkness: Students create ‘Petals for Patients’
Josh Imhof | news editor If all you knew about “Primetime” came from the online discourse surrounding it, you may have a complete misunderstanding of what the film is about. The new movie starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen dives into the hazy behind-the-scenes of “To Catch a Predator” and has been at the center of many recent pop culture conversations. Some social media users … Continue reading ‘Primetime:’ You see how this looks, right?
Tatum Spencer | staff writer Despite having a full-time job at UPMC Children’s Hospital, Duquesne University nursing student Emma Shuttleworth said it was not possible for her to keep up with rent. “I was working full time at Children’s hospital,” Shuttleworth said. “While I’m in school, I had to take out a private loan that pays for rent.” From South Side to Oakland, Duquesne is … Continue reading Duq students adapt to a changing rental landscape
Ella Staehr | staff writer Cue Perry stood in Gumberg Library Sept.22 with his canvas easel, sketching and painting in front of a live audience. He took the audience through his process and answered questions along the way. His painting mostly consisted of shades of blue, as the piece is a part of his Blue Series, a collection of paintings that use a majority of … Continue reading Color and form: Cue Perry paints live in honor of Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson
“Some people think they are in community, but they are only in proximity. True community requires commitment and openness. It is a willingness to extend yourself to encounter and know the other.” -David Spangler One of the best things about being in college is how many opportunities there are to find a community — a study group, a club, a campus organization, greek life. These … Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 9/29
Nataley Davis | features Editor Through gloomy skies and misty rain showers on Sept. 21, colorful chalk drawings of peace symbols were displayed on Academic Walk. Campus Minister Linda Donovan has planned an initiative to celebrate the International Day of Peace on campus for the past 15 years. Though dark clouds weren’t what she hoped for this year, Donovan was determined to have a physical sign … Continue reading ‘May peace prevail on Earth:’ 11 days of peace at Duq
Katherine Repasky |assistant editor It only took $5 and a pair of running shoes for Duquesne University students to turn a weekend morning on campus into an opportunity to help students in Tanzania. On Sunday, The Run for Tengeru marked the official kick off of Duquesne’s annual Heritage Week. The event raised funds for the Spiritan-led Tengeru Secondary Boys School in Northern Tanzania, which was … Continue reading Students race for a cause at Run for Tengeru 5K
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