Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer 10/31/2019 Even the drizzling rain and brisk temperature couldn’t contain the excitement of head coach Jerry Schmitt and his team. Following the game, the feeling of simultaneous enthusiasm and relief was palpable. The conditions may have been miserable, but the outcome certainly was not. Duquesne held off a late Wagner […]
10/3/2019 Josiah Martin | Arts & Entertainment editor If and when Pittsburgh actually sees a fall day, you’d best be prepared to dress for it. In a devastating blow to Duquesne men, it’s time to put away the Vineyard Vines T-shirts and chino shorts. I know, it’s frightening, but don’t worry, here are some tips […]
Jason Mignanelli | Staff Writer Sept. 26, 2019 Just as summer has come and gone, so too has Week 3 in the NFL. By now, most of you probably have a good idea of how your fantasy football team is looking. Many of you are pondering your draft mistakes and kicking yourselves for saying, “Patrick […]
Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist I leave my comfy apartment in the morning to head to class, and on my peaceful walk to College Hall, I am attacked by a familiar smell that gives flashbacks to standing awkwardly at parties as a freshman in college. What a way to wake up in the morning. I […]
Last time out: 1-4-1 overall, 0-3-1 CFB, 1-1 NFL. Season record: 3-8-1 overall, 2-6-1 CFB, 1-2 NFL. I need to turn this around. The issue, you see, isn’t that I’m losing a bunch of games, I’m just losing the games that I pick in here, and some of them are stupid. Maryland, you have to […]
09/05/19 Zoe Stratos | Staff Columnist Established in 1973 by President Nixon, the Endangered Species Act of 1973 remained largely untouched for 46 years; that was until the Trump administration proposed significant changes on Aug 12. Famously known for saving the nearly extinct bald eagle population, the Endangered Species Act provides protections for around […]
09/05/19 Staff Editorial Scientists are predicting that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the oceans than there are fish. Think about the ocean. The deepest part of the ocean, undiscovered except for that water bottle you just threw away -or that plastic bag you watched blow into the river. It has been almost […]
04/11/2018 Kellen Stepler | Staff Writer Kermit the frog said, “It’s not easy being green.” But for Duquesne University, it is. According to the Princeton Review, Duquesne is “one of the country’s most environmentally responsible colleges.” The review does not rank schools overall from 1-399, however of 648 schools receiving green ratings, Duquesne is among […]
2/14/2019 Ollie Gratzinger | opinions editor As the era of the Student Government Association (SGA)’s 47th Senate comes to a close, President Eric Chatterjee paused to reflect on his accomplishments and struggles over a cup of coffee. Chatterjee, having campaigned with the People’s Party, was democratically elected last March, defeating United Party’s Ben Long and […]
2/14/2019 Kellen Stepler | Staff Writer For most students and faculty, time spent after class is meant for working on homework, relaxing, napping and hanging out with friends. For Duquesne University Professor Jennie Schulze, it’s helping to run the After School Club. The After School Club, which meets twice a week, is a program run […]
