01/17/2019 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinons/Features Editor Now that we are all back on the Bluff after what was hopefully a nice and relaxing break, it is time to get back into the swing of things with a bunch of activities on campus that will make home feel a little less far away. Coming up on campus, Duquesne University’s Musical Therapy program is hosting a … Continue reading New semester brings new activities on campus and beyond
Anna Walnoha | Staff Writer Saint Patrick’s Day, held every year on March 17, is a cultural and religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Others know it as a day for wearing green, looking for gold and leprechauns and getting as intoxicated as one can. When you’re in college, those seem to be the only things on … Continue reading Alternative ways to spend St. Patrick’s Day in the ‘Burgh
By Nina Saluga | Staff Writer As the semester winds down to a grueling close, Thanksgiving break is the light at the end of the tunnel all of us need to make it through each taxing day until finals. Whether you’re hoping to increase your productivity or achieve maximum R&R, we here at The Duke have you covered on how to get the most out … Continue reading Much-needed relief: Maximizing Thanksgiving break
By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor How are you supposed to know what to do in a brand new situation? This might seem like the ultimate question for any incoming freshmen. Everything is new and exciting (freedom!), but terrifying at the same time (finding friends?!). New students will want to make the most of their first year on the Bluff without any serious missteps along … Continue reading Freshman Year Mistakes to Avoid
By Joey Sykes|Student Columnist The phrase “get involved” has probably been thrown your way by parents and relatives before you headed off to college, however long ago that may be. It’s starting to become somewhat of a cliché now, but heeding those words can have a tremendous impact on someone’s future.Before getting into details, what does “getting involved” really mean? To understand, you’ll have to … Continue reading Extracurricular involvement vital to success
By Robyn Rudish-Laning | The Duquesne Duke The National Aviary, located in Pittsburgh’s North Side, is home to more than 600 birds representing more than 200 of the world’s species. Visitors can get up close and personal with the birds in the Aviary’s three free-flight exhibits. Visitors can feed birds in the Tropical Rainforest, get beak-to-nose with Thomas the Grackle and watch the Macaw parrots, … Continue reading To the birds
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