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A measured review of Duquesne’s academic buildings

Eliyahu Gasson | opinions Duquesne University was blessed with beautiful vistas at the price of terrible topography. The architects that designed our campus were forced to grapple with steep hills and a limited amount of space, resulting in each building on campus having its own unique quirks and character. This list is meant to be a letter of appreciation to all of Duquesne’s academic buildings. … Continue reading A measured review of Duquesne’s academic buildings

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Vertical gardens hope to benefit city environment

By Shivani Gosai | Asst. Opinions Editor  Other than the small parks dotted around the fringe of downtown, Pittsburgh is greatly needing a dose of greenery. To add a burst of color to the skyline, the Pittsburgh Downtown Community Development Corp. is hoping to turn old buildings into sustainable “vertical forests.” The group hopes to adorn the sides of old buildings with trees and other … Continue reading Vertical gardens hope to benefit city environment

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Stepping through time in Duquesne’s own Canevin Hall

Jamie Crow | Staff Writer Worn into Canevin Hall’s marble stairs are grooves from years of student use — a sign of the history that makes them more than just a way to get from one floor to another. For Cindy Cafaro, office assistant for student and academic services in Canevin Hall, the stairs are a reminder of her late husband, who was a student … Continue reading Stepping through time in Duquesne’s own Canevin Hall

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