How affordable is Pittsburgh for new grads?

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Student debt might not be so crushing if students plan to stay in Pittsburgh, experts say. As rising seniors begin what might be their final year of college, they may have started to think about where they’ll live after they cross the stage at graduation. The “Steel City” is a large metro area that continues to be affordable, said Nadia … Continue reading How affordable is Pittsburgh for new grads?

Thrift shopping: Not a hobby, but rather a lifestyle

03/11/2021 Sarah DuJordan | Staff Columnist I hate going to the mall or retail stores. Going to a thrift store, though, is different. At times, I feel like a pirate looking for treasure. I never know what surprises I will stumble upon. The aroma of a thrift store is always potent, as they never fail to smell like your grandparents’ attic. I often spend three … Continue reading Thrift shopping: Not a hobby, but rather a lifestyle

Duquesne drops student insurance option

By Sam Leon | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne is discontinuing the University-sponsored health insurance policy for students effective July 31, 2015. In a mass e-mail sent to students in mid-November, the University announced it was dropping the plan because coverage is now available under the Affordable Care Act and through private companies offering affordable health plans. Duquesne also made the move because students can remain … Continue reading Duquesne drops student insurance option

Obamacare enrollment surges in Pennsylvania

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke More than 160,000 Pennsylvanians signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act before enrollment closed Monday. “The numbers in Pennsylvania are very positive,” Enroll America spokesperson Paydon Miller said. According to Miller, Pennsylvania recorded the fourth highest enrollment in the country. However, there are still over 1 million uninsured Pennsylvanians who are eligible to enroll under … Continue reading Obamacare enrollment surges in Pennsylvania