Dukes manage to lose 17 point lead and game

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Joey Sykes | The Duquesne Duke The Dukes walked out of Consol Energy Center for the last time this year with their 15th loss of the season as they fell to the Dayton Flyers 57-54 Saturday afternoon in their second-to-last home game of the year. The Dukes have not been so lucky at Consol this […]

Whatever comes to mind: Online admiration escalates

Thursday, February 27, 2014

By George Flynn | Opinions Editor I’m a stalker. Not an outright criminal, but then again I guess it is up to you. When I was a junior in high school eons ago, my older friend sent me a few modelling pictures of one of his peers at college. She was blonde, glamorous and resembled […]

Congregation kicks off Market Square Public Art program

Thursday, February 27, 2014

By:  Katie Auwaerter  |  Asst. Features Editor When the snow rolls in and the weather drops below 20 degrees, it’s easy to forget about all the things that the city of Pittsburgh has to offer. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and the Office of Public Art are trying to remind people through Market Square Public Art, […]

PSU dance marathon raises $13 million

Thursday, February 27, 2014

By Andy Hornak | The Duquesne Duke Penn State students and alumni gathered in Bryce Jordan Center this past weekend for a 46-hour dance marathon that raised over $13 million for cancer research. THON, a three-day continuous dance marathon, brought together thousands of people to provide emotional and financial support for children suffering from various […]

Crashing, smashing and fashion: Photos from the weekend past, Feb. 14 – 16

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Double date, Duke style

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Editor’s Note: Two weeks prior to these stories, The Duke ran an ad entitled “Win a date with a Duke staffer” in honor of Valentine’s Day. The most creative submissions would win a date with Asst. A&E Editor Sam Fatula and Sports Editor Addison Smith. No responses turns out to be the best option  By: […]

City to crack down on South Side parties

Thursday, February 20, 2014

By Julian Routh | News Editor Pittsburgh officials have called on a California-based hospitality company to help take back control of nightlife in areas including South Side. In a plan outlined by the Responsible Hospitality Institute called the Pittsburgh Sociable City Plan, the city intends to implement a number of changes to nightlife procedures in […]

Whatever comes to mind: Men’s wear transforms before our eyes

Thursday, February 20, 2014

By George Flynn | Opinions Editor In the past century, the fashion industry has underwent a variety of transformations, from silhouettes and patterns to accessories and hairstyles. Women have plenty of options: 1950s gowns with flared out skirts, 1960s black slimming dresses designed for Audrey Hepburn, 1970s bell bottoms or scrunchies from the 1980s. However, […]

Finnish-ing strong: Olli Maatta making waves

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Andy Hornak | The Duquesne Duke The Duke recently had a chance to sit down with Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta in January at the Pittsburgh Hockey Expo. More than halfway through his first season in the National Hockey League, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta has adjusted to the fast-paced lifestyle of hockey’s highest level. Taken […]