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Dougherty makes appearance at Africa lecture

By Jill Power | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne President Charles Dougherty discussed the possibility of expanding the University’s African studies program in a lecture Tuesday. The lecture, titled “Duquesne and Africa: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” explored Duquesne’s budding African studies program and its importance to the University. Dougherty discussed the history of Spiritan education at Duquesne, the growing Spiritan congregation in Africa and how the … Continue reading Dougherty makes appearance at Africa lecture

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Underdeveloped countries struggle with breast cancer

By Allison Keene | Student Columnist For the month of October, pink is the common color seen representing breast cancer awareness. In solidarity with men and women suffering from breast cancer, organizations across the country sponsor fundraising events, professional sports teams sell pink merchandise and millions of people proudly wear the color. Americans may be vocal about prevention and awareness, but in Uganda women don’t … Continue reading Underdeveloped countries struggle with breast cancer

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Music student starts cultural project in Ghana

By Julian Routh | News Editor When he is not working towards his degree in the Mary Pappert School of Music, junior music performance major Jeremy Feight is in Ghana innovating the country’s musical culture and educating Ghanaian youth about traditional music. IGNITE! Ghana, a cultural education project started by Feight last month, aims to take traditional Ghanaian music and “mix it with new ideas … Continue reading Music student starts cultural project in Ghana

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