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Father-daughter duo develop song-to-text app for smartphone users

Rio Scarcelli | staff writer Sept. 16, 2021 Phones are always developing new ways to react to media.  Whether it is in the form of emojis, photos or videos, the online world has become a game of showing how you feel without using your words.   What if instead we used… lyrics?  Junior Duquesne nursing major Addie Gardner and her father, Adam, asked if they could … Continue reading Father-daughter duo develop song-to-text app for smartphone users

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Professor develops award-winning app

Gabriella DiPietro | Staff Writer 03/01/18 After winning two Emmys and multiple other awards, a Duquesne professor earned further recognition with his newly released educational app. The app, BiblioTech “Rebound: Beating Concussions,” was created by The Partnership in Education, an Emmy Award-winning program based at Duquesne University that aspires to make science engaging and fun for people of all ages through its innovative educational products. … Continue reading Professor develops award-winning app

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New ‘Pokémon’ games fail to entice second visit to Alola

Zachary Landau | A&E Editor 12/07/17 To be frank, I honestly don’t know what this is even going to be about. Never have I felt so apathetic about reviewing a game in my life, such is the depths of mediocrity and disappointment that Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon instills in the player throughout its miserable 30 hour run time. I guess the best place to … Continue reading New ‘Pokémon’ games fail to entice second visit to Alola

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Night at Gasoline proves SoFar’s unique music events

By Joey Mueser | Staff Writer Sounds From a Room, more commonly known as SoFar or SoFar Sounds, is a modern way to get to listen to artists in a very intimate and social setting. SoFar events are an application-based turnout where anyone can apply to see a show but only a few people are selected to attend. There’s a catch, though. Those selected don’t … Continue reading Night at Gasoline proves SoFar’s unique music events

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Students report shuttle problems

By Brandon Addeo | Asst. News Editor For many students living on the South Side, the South Side Shuttle bus is a welcome form of transportation between Duquesne and home. However, some students have voiced complaints about the service, claiming the shuttle arrives late and at least one driver is making personal stops while students are on the bus. The shuttle costs students $125 per … Continue reading Students report shuttle problems

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Flappy Bird comes to a screeching halt

By Addison Smith | Sports Editor Three points. That is my high score on Flappy Bird, the worst and most addicting game from the app store. Well, previously from the app store as the game was deleted Sunday night for it being too “addicting.” According to an article titled “Flappy Bird creator breaks silence, says he pulled the hit game because it was ‘addictive’” on The Verge, … Continue reading Flappy Bird comes to a screeching halt

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Whatever comes to mind: Weight loss apps able to cause problems

By George Flynn | Opinions Editor It’s finally 2014. With the New Year upon us, the mantra “New Year, New Me,” can once again be heard chanted around campus. Resolutions are a strong form of creating achievable goals, but with all likelihood won’t last into February. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions I have witnessed is getting fit or losing weight. An excellent … Continue reading Whatever comes to mind: Weight loss apps able to cause problems

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