- “The Nutcracker” — Pittsburgh’s version
- Duquesne rolled by Boise State 86-64
- Duquesne announces $68 million health sciences facility
- Student-made software benefits university
- Orange is the new black and gold: Smalls finds groove
- Ups and downs of a gap year after undergrad
- Duquesne studio ensemble performs live concert
- From one knee down to a leg up: Isabella soars
- SGA members reflect on the past semester
- A final farewell to Duquesne’s fall sports seniors
- Religious discrimination or a poorly-worded plot?
- Charlotte’s Comments: 12/11
- Hugley hits 1,000 points
- Staff Editorial: Was it really the ‘fog of war?’
- Winter thoughts on homelessness
- Eliyahu’s Elegies: 12/11
“The Nutcracker” — Pittsburgh’s version
Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor The rats wave Terrible Towels, the Snowflake Queen dances on the top of Mount Washington, and the Pittsburgh Pirate doll leaps around a 20th century Shadyside home. For the past 23 years, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has been entertaining audiences with their uniquely Pittsburgh version of the 1892 two-act classical ballet… Continue reading “The Nutcracker” — Pittsburgh’s version
Charlotte’s Comments: 12/11
Three weeks ago, I heard “closed mouths don’t get fed,” an aphorism so revolutionary and impactful I instantly decided to make it my guiding principle in life. “Closed mouths don’t get fed” or the Chinese proverb “the crying baby gets the milk” is meant to convey that those who don’t speak up for themselves often… Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 12/11
Wicked: For Good — the end of an era
Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Thanksgiving is a time for family, turkey and expressing gratitude, but for the past two years many of us have held space for our favorite movie-musical adaptation — “Wicked.” Last November, “Wicked,” directed by Jon M. Chu, hit theaters. The star-studded cast, amusing press tour and cultural significance of the… Continue reading Wicked: For Good — the end of an era
Charlotte’s Comments: 12/4
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” -Amit Ray With finals creeping up, it is easy to spend your time looking toward the future — “What will my term grades be? How will this semester affect my overall GPA? What if I fail all my… Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 12/4
Slammed with social justice… poetically
Naomi Girson | opinions editor An ode to a shower and a criticism of the phrase “I’m just a girl,” were just two pieces of prose heard from the Social Justice Poetry Slam Night on Tuesday in the Duquesne Student Union Nitetspot. Sigma Tau Delta — a chapter of a national honors English honors fraternity,… Continue reading Slammed with social justice… poetically
Charlotte’s Comments: 11/20
Thanksgiving is approaching. That means a much needed and well deserved week-long break. Carve out some time to prepare yourself for finals week. Try to get ahead by working on final projects and get in some study time, but also mentally prepare yourself. Find time to catch up on sleep, relax, have fun with family… Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 11/20
“No Exit” — exploring existentialism
Nataley Davis | staff writer John Lane, director of the theatre arts program at Duquesne, has directed over 100 productions at Genesius Theater. He is continuing the streak as the director of the newest play; “No Exit,” written in 1944 by Jean-Paul Sartre, one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. On Nov.… Continue reading “No Exit” — exploring existentialism
Charlotte’s Comments: 11/13
Last week I registered for classes. With room in my schedule for electives, I scrolled through the course catalog trying to find something that piqued my interest. Then I found it — MLJA 206 Japanese Culture. Do I know much about Japanese culture? No, that’s why I’m taking the class. Does this pertain to my… Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 11/13
Money, power and lust on the big stage
Nataley Davis | staff writer Enron Corporation’s CEO, Pittsburgh native Jeffery Skilling, lived a life tortured by money, power and lust. When the media found out that Skilling’s company had been fudging the numbers, it caused the largest business bankruptcy in the nation’s history. In 2009, years after the 2001 scandal, Emmy Award winning screen… Continue reading Money, power and lust on the big stage
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… Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 11/6
Sabrina Carpenter keeps it sweet in Pittsburgh
Rebecca Jozwiak | multimedia editor As the sun set over a cold, autumn-struck Pittsburgh skyline, young women and men littered the streets surrounding Fifth and Forbes Avenue with glittery dresses, white go-go boots and corset tops. Attendees lined up eagerly waiting to enter PPG Paints Arena — all thanks to the “Sabrina Carpenter effect”. After… Continue reading Sabrina Carpenter keeps it sweet in Pittsburgh
Charlotte’s Comments: 10/30
“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” -Abraham Lincoln Three years ago, still in high school, I took a class field trip to go vote in a small school board… Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 10/30
Dracula returns… to Benedum Center
Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Next week the classic garlic hating, blood-sucking vampire from Transylvania will take center stage with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “Dracula.” Michael Pink created “Dracula” for Northern Ballet in 1996. This year he came to Pittsburgh to direct the show. What he calls a “silent play” is inspired by Bram Stoker’s 1897… Continue reading Dracula returns… to Benedum Center
Charlotte’s Comments: 10/23
As the arts & entertainment editor, I pride myself on delivering hilarious weekly horoscopes to my fellow students. Nobody has specifically asked about my process, but I’m going to tell you anyway. About half of the horoscopes were created by the sleep-deprived staff at The Duke. Being in the newsroom until the early hours of… Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 10/23
Charlotte’s Comments: 10/16
“Do one thing a day that scares you” – Eleanor Roosevelt. Although it’s a rather cliche quote, something you would see on a poster in your high school classroom, it’s words of wisdom I live by. Being comfortable and “protecting your peace” all the time doesn’t make life worth living. I’m not advocating for those… Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 10/16
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