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Freshmen Maryn Burchfield and Sydney Stewart scribble away first week jitters at the Best Buddies kickoff event.
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Decisions, decisions … picking the right clubs for you

Josh Imhof | features editor The school year at Duquesne is once again in full swing as students pile into dorm rooms and flood onto A-Walk. Soon, the university’s 315 student organizations and clubs will begin meeting as well. Some students had the chance to visit with these entities during orientation, but with so many options, the process can be overwhelming. This brief introduction to … Continue reading Decisions, decisions … picking the right clubs for you

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Staff Editorial – Athletes, too, have a story worth telling

by the staff editorial March 31, 2022 When thinking of your favorite athlete, unrealistic labels are probably often placed on that person: hero, inspiration and idol are some of the designations that come to mind. But, after all, athletes are humans. They deal with the same types of problems as everyday people. And we should remember that when glorifying them in the ways that we … Continue reading Staff Editorial – Athletes, too, have a story worth telling

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Russian Olympic athletes deserving of higher punishment for drug use

By Rachel Pierce | Staff Columnist 1/6/2018 The Sochi 2014 Olympics opening ceremony spoke of unity and peace as athletes paraded with their flags, surrounded by world leaders, their humble families and devoted fans. Who would have known that one of the greatest scandals of our world’s history was in motion. The Olympics represent one of the purest forms of passion, devotion and talent. It … Continue reading Russian Olympic athletes deserving of higher punishment for drug use

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Staff Editorial: Famous athletes not always the best role models

By Duke Staff The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a role model as “someone who another person admires and tries to be like.” Children all over the country have life-sized posters of famous athletes, emblazoned on their walls. Sports are becoming a place where kids find their role models, but should this be the case? We at The Duke believe that to be a true role model, … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Famous athletes not always the best role models

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