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Surviving Easter break stuck on Duquesne campus

04/25/2019 Griffin Sendek | Features Editor Easter break is a wondrous time to be away from brain-numbing classes and spend time with family before returning to the unforgiving, unrelenting and ever-approaching tidal wave that is finals. The five-day weekend is best celebrated surrounded by friends and family, but there are a few unlucky ones, myself included, who were stuck on the Bluff. Unlike Duquesne’s other … Continue reading Surviving Easter break stuck on Duquesne campus

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Crossword Puzzles: A finals week proposal

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor As the semester draws to a close and finals loom on the horizon, I have a suggestion for Duquesne students: Immerse yourself in the world of crossword puzzles. It’s my method this year for staving off end-of-the-semester stresses, and I think you could benefit from the practice as well. I promise, it’s a really good idea. …crossword puzzles? Really? … Continue reading Crossword Puzzles: A finals week proposal

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Much-needed relief: Maximizing Thanksgiving break

By Nina Saluga | Staff Writer As the semester winds down to a grueling close, Thanksgiving break is the light at the end of the tunnel all of us need to make it through each taxing day until finals. Whether you’re hoping to increase your productivity or achieve maximum R&R, we here at The Duke have you covered on how to get the most out … Continue reading Much-needed relief: Maximizing Thanksgiving break

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Duquesne students report elevator troubles

Raymond Arke | Asst. News Editor Elevators play a major role in transporting students up and down Duquesne’s hilly campus. Getting stuck in one, however, could really ruin your day — just ask Steven Yost’s family. Last week, on Sept. 26, the elevator in the Forbes Garage got stuck on the fifth floor. Yost, a sophomore pharmacy major, was waiting to meet up with his … Continue reading Duquesne students report elevator troubles

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