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Staff Editorial: Hogan Dining Hall is all around us

As of late, Pittsburgh has been a city of renovations. Stretches of road are often closed or condensed down to one lane because of construction. Communal areas such as Market Square have been shut down for months while workers finish the new glass structure in the center of it. The new UPMC Presbyterian Tower in Oakland has been under construction since June 2022, enough for … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Hogan Dining Hall is all around us

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Features, Features

Freshman Haley Gitsky twirls her way to Team USA

Naomi Girson | opinions editor Every weekend, Duquesne University freshman Haley Gitsky and several of her teammates carpool the four hours to and from baton twirling practice in Findlay, Ohio. On their long commutes back, they often hold a casual, debrief to close out the long day of practice, and according to teammate Lilly Stahlman, Glitsky doesn’t shy away from the conversation. “She takes part … Continue reading Freshman Haley Gitsky twirls her way to Team USA

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HOGAN MOVES OUTDOORS: Students adapt to temporary dining options

Nataley Davis | staff writer Since the Rev. Sean Hogan Dining Center closed for renovations on April 13, students have been adjusting to an accommodated dining plan that will continue for the rest of the semester. New food stations with adjusted operating hours are now set up in various locations including the Union Ballroom, the Unico Family Pavilion and along Academic Walk. Instead of the … Continue reading HOGAN MOVES OUTDOORS: Students adapt to temporary dining options

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Michael Dillon is ‘on the road’ for good: Journalism professor retires after 27 years

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor The Oracle, the official student newspaper of SUNY New Paltz published an article on May 7, 1998, about the departure of Michael Dillon, a literary journalism professor at the university. “Professor Michael J. Dillon, the much admired and respected SUNY Journalism professor, is leaving at the end of August to go back to the coal-mining region of his Pennsylvania roots … Continue reading Michael Dillon is ‘on the road’ for good: Journalism professor retires after 27 years

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Sports

One day in Wrigley: Newfound love for an old rival

Josh Imhof | features editor The walls were closing in. After storming out of the gates to a 6-2 lead, the Pittsburgh Pirates managed to choke away their four-run advantage in a matter of minutes. A couple of fielding errors by Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds and clutch hits by Cubs’ batters allowed Chicago to claw back into the game, setting up a 6-6 tie … Continue reading One day in Wrigley: Newfound love for an old rival

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Arts & Entertainment

Turning wounds into words with art

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Over the years, Students Against Sexual Violence at Duquesne University has hosted an annual art show to provide an outlet for students to share their stories through art. But Friday’s art show looked a little different. Instead of a room filled with painted canvases, sketches or ceramics, the room was filled with stands displaying poetry — the art of the … Continue reading Turning wounds into words with art

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Preparation is underway for the environmental impact of the NFL Draft

Josh Imhof | features editor As hundreds of thousands of people descend upon Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft, they will be bringing more than just their wallets and attention to the Steel City. They will also be contributing to the environmental impact that comes with hosting a large-scale event. “There’s a lot of things that people really don’t think about when you’re thinking about the … Continue reading Preparation is underway for the environmental impact of the NFL Draft

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Where will the influx of tourists be staying?

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor With more than 700,000 tourists visiting Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft, hotels close to Acrisure Stadium — the draft’s home base — are mostly at full capacity. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown, located two miles from the stadium, was almost completely sold out as of April 2. Josh Caton, director of sales at the hotel, said … Continue reading Where will the influx of tourists be staying?

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How students feel about the NFL Draft coming to town

Naomi Girson | opinions editor As winter turns to spring, students at Duquesne University are warming up and getting ready for the NFL draft. Whether they have tickets or not, it’s coming to them right here in Pittsburgh. Duquesne announced that they will be holding in-person classes during the NFL draft. Students are starting to think about what attending in-person classes during the draft means … Continue reading How students feel about the NFL Draft coming to town

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