START-Play Hackers work to democratize play for all

By Sydney McCabe | The Duquesne Duke Remember walking into Toys R Us as a kid, feeling like the possibilities for fun were endless? It’s a feeling that epitomizes childhood wonder and excitement, and it’s a feeling that every child should be entitled to. At least that’s how Duquesne’s START-Play Hackers feel, and they have made it their mission to make sure every child has … Continue reading START-Play Hackers work to democratize play for all

Whatever comes to mind: Magic lost for American Girl dolls

By George Flynn | Opinions Editor I remember when my sister got her first American Girl Doll. I was probably 5- or 6-years-old. All week, she would run to the window when she heard tires hit the gravel in front of our lovely childhood home. I remember she ran to the UPS truck as fast as she could. The doll she got was Josefina. Josefina … Continue reading Whatever comes to mind: Magic lost for American Girl dolls

Trick-or-Treat deserves unhealthy candy

By Kristen Kuron | Student Columnist Let’s face it, people love Halloween because you can virtually dress up as anything you want. However, I loved it as a child because of the free candy. When I was younger, I would hit as many houses as I could, covering two and a half neighborhoods. Then when I got home, I counted and sorted my candy. I … Continue reading Trick-or-Treat deserves unhealthy candy