Month: August 2021

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Arts & Entertainment

Lorde’s “Solar Power” shines light on self-growth

August 27, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Lorde’s “Solar Power” shines light on self-growth

Capri Scarcelli | A&E Editor 8/26/21 Oh my Lorde: Lorde is back and better than ever. For the first time in four years, Lorde gave herself the “green light” for producing new music since her […]

Arts & Entertainment

New Benedum vaccination policy marks start of season

August 27, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on New Benedum vaccination policy marks start of season

Rio Scarcelli | staff writer 8/26/21   This summer began Pittsburgh’s cultural reawakening as performing arts centers hosted outdoor shows and events following CDC guidelines. Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts’ new plan is to take the entertainment […]

Arts & Entertainment

“Picklesburgh” traditional festival celebrates food, fun

August 27, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on “Picklesburgh” traditional festival celebrates food, fun

Emma Polen | Layout Editor 7/26/21 A giant Heinz pickle balloon floats proudly over the pickle celebration, an apparent symbol of the event’s beginnings. This past week, Aug. 20-22, the Andy Warhol Bridge hosted one […]

Features

Chess Knights: event uses chess to bridge cultural and generational divides

August 26, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Chess Knights: event uses chess to bridge cultural and generational divides

Emily Ambery | Staff Writer 08/26/2021 In chess, a knight moves two spaces in one direction and one space in another — creating a pattern that no other piece can replicate. At Duquesne University, a […]

Opinions

From the Editor-in-Chief: Write like you’re not afraid

August 26, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on From the Editor-in-Chief: Write like you’re not afraid

Colleen Hammond | Editor-in-Chief Aug. 26, 2021 The unforgettable shriek of metal on metal as my mother set up the mattress in the pullout couch. The set of faded beige and green patterned sheets being […]

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Opinions

“Big Brother” 23: the Cookout doesn’t deserve the hate

August 26, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on “Big Brother” 23: the Cookout doesn’t deserve the hate

Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Aug. 26 2021 There’s been a lot of buzz in the reality TV world surrounding season 23 of “Big Brother” as an all Black alliance, dubbed the Cookout, is controlling […]

Football

Duquesne football set for early-season tests

August 26, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Duquesne football set for early-season tests

Luke Henne | Sports Editor Aug. 26, 2021 After finishing in the top three of the Northeast Conference standings every year since 2015, the Duquesne football team might have a subtle edge over conference foes […]

Sports

Polanco remains with Pirates after brief waiver stint

August 26, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Polanco remains with Pirates after brief waiver stint

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Aug. 26, 2021 Shortly after Gregory Polanco went 1-for-3 in Sunday’s road loss against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Pittsburgh Pirates wasted no time in putting him on outright waivers. […]

M/W Soccer

Duquesne women’s soccer starts season with two-goal victory

August 26, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Duquesne women’s soccer starts season with two-goal victory

Luke Henne | Sports Editor Aug. 26, 2021 After a spring 2021 campaign that saw the Duquesne women’s soccer team win just one of its first seven games, it was essential to start the fall […]

Features

“A vibrant escape right in the heart of the city”

August 19, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on “A vibrant escape right in the heart of the city”

Emily Ambery | Staff Writer 08/19/21 Don’t “overlook” Pittsburgh’s latest pop-up park. Debuted in summer 2021, the Allegheny Overlook is downtown Pittsburgh’s newest go-to hang out. Located along the 600 block of Ft. Duquesne Boulevard, […]