Naomi Girson | opinions editor If you have to leave your house to go to work, get groceries or just step outside for some fresh air, you are sure to notice the weather. Whether it’s snowing, humid, hailing or raining out there, it’s extreme. And it’s not in your head either. It’s too late to prevent the most extreme aspects of man-made climate change, but … Continue reading Climate change isn’t going to ‘get us,’ it’s already got us
by Caroline Kucko | staff writer Feb. 10, 2022 The penguins at the Pittsburgh Zoo are embracing the winter weather and going on parade on Saturdays and Sundays this month. Every weekend throughout the month of February, the penguins will take a walk outside of the upper entrance to the PPG Aquarium and spend a half hour playing and enjoying the outdoors. The parade begins … Continue reading Pittsburgh Zoo penguins parade through winter weather
Zoe Stratos | opinions editor September 2, 2021 Pittsburgh loves the rain, but our roads and rivers couldn’t handle the remnants of Hurricane Ida as showers poured down Wednesday morning. Ida won’t rain on our parade much longer, as things are looking brighter as we move into the weekend — but drivers should use caution near our city’s waterways. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh … Continue reading Flash floods warnings cause for concern
11/15/2018 By Duke Staff The images coming out of California leave a horrific impression. It looks like one is witnessing Armageddon or taking a peek into Dante’s mind when he envisioned Hell. Since Nov. 8, California has been devastated by three incredibly destructive — and deadly — wildfires. The Camp Fire, located north of Sacramento, has killed 48 people and destroyed close to 9,000 buildings … Continue reading Climate change is a growing danger
02/22/2018 By Krystina Primack | Staff Writer Duquesne University is doubtlessly a beautiful and well-maintained campus, and has often been described as park-like and welcoming. We are all aware that keeping this campus as safe and as clean as it is involves consistent hard work, but has anyone ever wondered what that hard work really entails? Unsurprisingly, Duquesne’s facilities management team functions as a well-oiled … Continue reading A look into the roles of Duquesne facilities management
Kaye Burnet | Staff Writer With Halloween behind us and the possibility of freezing rain and snow ahead, one group on campus is affected more than most by the forthcoming precipitation: cycling commuters. According to the Office of Commuter Affairs, commuters make up the majority of Duquesne’s student body. While most commuters drive to campus, some walk from Uptown or South Side, take buses from … Continue reading Biking commuters brace for harsh weather arrival
By Elsa Buehler | Staff Writer If the pessimistic memes on Twitter about bizarre weather conditions weren’t enough to inform you, Spring 2017 is here. This year, the typically cheerful season promises sporadic sunny days and absolutely zero consistent weather patterns. Already, we’ve seen extreme wind, countless rainy days and have even been affected in passing by Winter Storm Stella. Temperature range varies from day … Continue reading Spring Fashion 2017: What to do when winter won’t leave
By Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer ‘Tis the season for February weather, a time when folks anxiously wait for warmer temperatures and clouds that are not so heavy with snow. Every winter has its random warm days that lead us to think that we can bring shorts and tank tops out for good. This winter, however, has been beyond strange. Record high temperatures hit last … Continue reading Atypical A-Walk: Warm temperatures come to the Bluff
By Katie Borzellica Continue reading Hair won’t withstand the weather
By Katie Borzelleca Continue reading Mother Nature denies Pittsburgh spring weather
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