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Staff Editorial: NFL Draft week and its woes

With the upcoming NFL Draft bringing new attention to Pittsburgh, the city’s entire focus is on the incoming visitors. The expected influx of up to 700,000 people into the city brings with it reroutes, increasing road closures and traffic. However, this excitement isn’t the only thing running through residents’ minds. Draft week, unfortunately, doesn’t put a pause on daily life. People must continue going to … Continue reading Staff Editorial: NFL Draft week and its woes

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How residents and tourists will stay safe during the draft

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Because of Pittsburgh’s history in emergency care, Dr. Donald Yealy is not worried when it comes to looking after the influx of people during the NFL Draft. “We have been leaders internationally in the responses to emergency care,” said Yealy, chief medical officer, senior vice president of the health services division and chair of emergency medicine at UPMC. “Emergency care … Continue reading How residents and tourists will stay safe during the draft

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Sports

How the NFL Draft became national news

Ben Deihl & Naomi Girson | sports editor & opinions editor Stan Kostka was the man on every team’s mind in 1935 as the Heisman Trophy winner hailing from the national champion Minnesota Golden Gophers. Every franchise wanted Kostka on their roster, but there was no official way to choose who got him. “There was a bidding war for Kostka,” said Pro Football Hall of … Continue reading How the NFL Draft became national news

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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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Features, Features

ISO transforms student union into cultural exchange

Josh Imhof | features editor As a kid, Gaby Garcia grew up in the warm beach state of Veracruz, Mexico. But during her junior year of high school, she moved to the United States with her family for her father’s job. The move landed her in Pittsburgh, where she attended Seneca Valley High School. Despite knowing English, beginning her senior year as a new student … Continue reading ISO transforms student union into cultural exchange

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Arts & Entertainment

Red Masquers debuts new production

Grayce Sullivan | staff writer Laura Engel, an English professor at Duquesne, is making her Red Masquers directorial debut with “The Miniature Picture,” opening this week. Written in 1781 by Elizabeth Craven, “The Miniature Picture” explores themes of feminism and love through disguises and hijinks. Many of Craven’s works were originally written for private theatricals at Brandenburgh House, her English country home along the River … Continue reading Red Masquers debuts new production

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Charlotte’s Comments: 4/16

My freshman year was filled with many regrets, the biggest one was probably not getting more involved on campus sooner. For the first year, my campus involvement was simply going to class. Looking back I want to kick myself for wasting away my tuition like that. Duquesne is a very expensive school but I think it can be worth the price tag if you spend … Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 4/16

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