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Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow — six more weeks of winter

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — As the sun rose on a snowy Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney Phil hesitantly made his way out of his den. Speaking in “groundhogese” — a mix of winks, chirps, nods and purrs — he led Punxsutawney Groundhog Club President Tom Dunkel to the scroll that would predict the weather. “It is my job this Feb. 2, to look … Continue reading Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow — six more weeks of winter

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Winter thoughts on homelessness

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer As winter settles onto our campus in a brief and heavy mound of snow, concerns about people without housing Downtown makes its way back into public consciousness. Having had previous volunteer experience Downtown, I wanted to provide some insight that seems to be continuously left out from the discussion. Let’s make one thing clear, the housing crisis, as it currently … Continue reading Winter thoughts on homelessness

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Arts & Entertainment

Charlotte’s Comments: 11/6

 “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant.” -Anne Bradstreet Happy daylight saving time, Dukes! ‘Tis the holiday that reminds us that winter is near. The season brings long nights and cold days. Seasonal affective disorder is very real — if you feel like the lack of sunlight is putting a damper on your holiday cheer you are not alone. Rest, … Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 11/6

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Pittsburgh Zoo penguins parade through winter weather

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

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News

Duquesne lights up with Night of Lights celebration

Mary Liz Flavin | news editor Nov. 18, 2021 Despite the first bitter winds of winter sweeping through A-Walk, students were filled with anticipation as they waited for a dazzling array of festive lights to appear across campus. Amid the excited crowd, the voices of carolers rang out in celebration. With a flip of the switch, President Ken Gormley kicked off the holiday season at … Continue reading Duquesne lights up with Night of Lights celebration

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Biking commuters brace for harsh weather arrival

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

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Features

Spring Fashion 2017: What to do when winter won’t leave

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

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Weathering the weather when the going gets cold

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor Welcome to the Continuing Misadventures of a Displaced Duquesne Student, a series in which Features Editor Seth Culp-Ressler grapples with his newfound life off campus. For the veterans of apartment life, feel free to laugh at his incompetence. For non-veterans, perhaps the mistakes he chronicles are valuable lessons. Chapter Six: The Winter Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted six more … Continue reading Weathering the weather when the going gets cold

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