Off-campus fall activities provide students a “patch” of fun

Capri Scarcelli a&e editor 10/15/20 Enjoying the fall season is still achievable, even during a pandemic. Various off-campus activities are available in the Pittsburgh area that are safe, fun and welcoming to college students who are trying to find a sense of normalcy, despite restrictions set with the coronavirus. To enjoy the crisp autumn air and to find a change of scenery, Duquesne students have … Continue reading Off-campus fall activities provide students a “patch” of fun

Biking commuters brace for harsh weather arrival

Kaye Burnet | Staff Writer With Halloween behind us and the possibility of freezing rain and snow ahead, one group on campus is affected more than most by the forthcoming precipitation: cycling commuters. According to the Office of Commuter Affairs, commuters make up the majority of Duquesne’s student body. While most commuters drive to campus, some walk from Uptown or South Side, take buses from … Continue reading Biking commuters brace for harsh weather arrival

Winter is coming: How to prepare for cold commutes

By Elsa Buehler | Staff Writer It’s about that time of year again. As winter approaches, you can almost hear the groans of 9,500 miserable students wondering why they chose to spend their college years on the literal cliff of a campus that is Duquesne University. No one — not walkers, bikers, drivers, residents, commuters or professors — is safe from the brutal, frigid winters … Continue reading Winter is coming: How to prepare for cold commutes