News
History of random acts of kindness
by Emma Polen | features editor Feb. 17, 2022 Some will tell you Random Acts of Kindness Day started in New Zealand, while others will say Denver, Colo. in 1995 by the nonprofit organization, the […]
Month: February 2022
Features
Writing a new chapter on kindness and comfort
by Alicia Dye | staff columnist Feb. 17, 2022 Among a hallway of boring doors, one stands out as it is decorated with hearts, just in time for Valentine’s day. The room itself is dark, […]
Sports
Feel-good moments make sports memorable
by Luke Henne | sports editor Feb. 17, 2022 Sports bring out the fierce rivalries and pure animosity that opponents often display when taking the field, court or ice against one another. But sports can […]
Opinions
Letter to the editor 2/17/22
by Joseph Leckenby | class of 2021 Feb. 17, 2022 Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to respectfully address my disagreement with Staff Columnist Zachary Petroff vis-à-vis his opinion piece “Diversifying Democracy: Appointing a […]
Sports
MBB drops 11th-consecutive contest
by Luke Henne | sports editor Feb. 17, 2022 The Duquesne men’s basketball team fell to George Washington 73-52 on Wednesday evening at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, extending its losing streak to 11-straight games in […]
Arts & Entertainment
Mamma Mia! postponement opening weekend
Feb. 17, 2022 Hours before the curtain was set to rise on the Red Masquers’ production of the hit jukebox musical Mamma Mia!, the super troup of cast and crew members are taking a pause. […]
Opinions
Navigating Israel & Palestine with faith
by Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Feb. 17, 2022 The long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict is driven by several factors: ethnic, historical, national and religious; It is a multilayered conflict, one with issues and possible solutions that […]
News
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood – in history
by Alicia Dye | staff writer Feb. 17, 2022 Known as the kindest man on television by many, Pittsburgh-native Fred Rogers, better known as Mr. Rogers, taught emotional lessons to generations through his television show, […]
News
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood – and in the community
by Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor Feb. 17, 2022 On a warm summer afternoon in 1975, my father and grandfather saved Fred Rogers’ dog. An innately curious six-year-old at the time, my father, Jeff Scarcelli, […]
News
Tim Pearce, someone you escar-got to know
by Mary Liz Flavn | news editor Feb. 17, 2022 With the curiosity for the natural world of Steve Irwin, creativity of Bob Ross and the loving kindness of Fred Rogers, Tim Pearce is crawling […]