Weekend art festival takes over Shadyside area

By Samantha Zapach | Staff Writer Although the end of summer is quickly approaching, the fun activities to experience in Pittsburgh continue on. The 23rd annual Shadyside Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning as a small street fair in 1997, the Shadyside Arts Festival is now … Continue reading Weekend art festival takes over Shadyside area

GO:OD Weekend: After release of new album, Mac Miller returns home to reconnect with fans

By Julian Routh | Editor-in-Chief Just 24 hours after dropping his first major label release, Mac Miller is certain he won’t drop anything else soon. Especially not in a softball game against his own fans on a field just minutes away from his recording studio in Lawrenceville. So when a ball is hit his way, Mac – sporting a custom green-and-white jersey with his real … Continue reading GO:OD Weekend: After release of new album, Mac Miller returns home to reconnect with fans

Weather plagues Homecoming weekend

By Bridget Seelinger | For The Duquesne Duke Homecoming weekend kicked off last Thursday as alumni came from near and far to connect with old classmates and share one important thing: a love for Duquesne. Despite the cold weather, students, faculty and alumni crowded Rooney Field Saturday afternoon to watch the Dukes beat West Liberty. The football game was just one of the many events … Continue reading Weather plagues Homecoming weekend

Weekend events 8/29

Savor Pittsburgh 5:30 p.m., Aug. 29 This competition of Pittsburgh’s top chefs will demonstrate their culinary talents as they vie for the honor of Best Dish. The event, which will feature cocktails, music, dancing and a silent auction will be held in the South Side Works. Proceeds benefit the fight to end premature births at Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation. For more information on the … Continue reading Weekend events 8/29