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IS BUSINESS BOOMING?: South Side business owners talk about the changes the neighborhood is facing

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Christine Andrews’ husband has owned the Culture Shop in the South Side since the mid-90s. Through the years, the couple has seen the atmosphere in the neighborhood fluctuate from a blossoming area with an influx of business and a vibrant art scene to a street with vacant storefronts, minimal foot traffic and a reputation for crime. “I would call it … Continue reading IS BUSINESS BOOMING?: South Side business owners talk about the changes the neighborhood is facing

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Man vs. Food: Shopowner carries on family legacy Uptown

Josh Imhof | features editor At 5 a.m. everyday, Marco Merante is already choking on the smell of chili powder and paprika. His hands are covered in red chunks of meat as he feeds a potent mixture of swine and spices through his grandfather’s meat grinder. He now only orders his steak well done. “There’s nothing wrong with the food, but you cut 80 pounds … Continue reading Man vs. Food: Shopowner carries on family legacy Uptown

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What Duq seniors should expect when entering the workforce

Kaitlyn Hughes| features editor College students entering the job market have not seen higher unemployment rates and increases in company layoffs as an issue despite statistics. In the past four years the country has seen 448,366 layoffs, according to Layoffs.fyi. The unemployment rate is currently 4.2% which is .4% higher than the previous year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Layoffs are normal Associate … Continue reading What Duq seniors should expect when entering the workforce

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Look local and support small business

Mary Liz Flavin | news editor Dec. 2, 2021 In the shadow of national chains and big box stores are small businesses, tucked away in shopping plazas and strip malls. While these businesses face pressure from outside competition as well as the growing market and demand from online shopping, they can become easily overlooked. However, small businesses offer more interpersonal connections as well as products … Continue reading Look local and support small business

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“Treat Yo’Self” to Pittsburgh businesses helping the community

Emma Polen | layout editor Oct. 14, 2021 Treat Yo’Self is a holiday celebrating American consumerist society in the best way possible.  The phrase was coined in NBC’s Parks and Recreation, Season 4, Episode 4, “Pawnee Rangers.” Treat Yo’self lives on as a day honoring every individual’s need to be pampered.  The official date of Treat Yo’self was Oct. 13, but who’s to tell students … Continue reading “Treat Yo’Self” to Pittsburgh businesses helping the community

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Opinions

Corporations are to blame for the world’s climate emergency

Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor 01/28/2021 Within the past decade, concerns about climate change have grown significantly as an ever increasing number of scientists and world leaders continue to raise the alarm about the harmful consequences associated with a warming climate.   From rising temperatures and extreme weather events, to higher sea levels and glacial retreat, the overwhelming evidence clearly indicates that climate change is … Continue reading Corporations are to blame for the world’s climate emergency

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The global pandemic accelerates emerging technologies

09/17/2020 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor With COVID-19 disrupting lives in all four corners of the world, individuals in every country are adapting to a new reality of constant uncertainty, coupled with an intense desire to return to some form of normalcy. From large and small businesses hanging up ‘For Sale’ signs in the wake of decreasing demand, to millions of employees being dismissed from … Continue reading The global pandemic accelerates emerging technologies

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Technology featured in new Rockwell classrooms

Gabriella DiPietro | Staff Writer 11/07/17 Technology is constantly improving and advancing, which has made the industry of sales significantly more challenging. However, Duquesne University’s Palumbo-Donahue School of Business has proudly made the decision to embrace this technology-driven industry and introduce its new Center for Leadership in Professional Selling. This newly renovated space can be found on the fourth floor of Rockwell Hall, along with … Continue reading Technology featured in new Rockwell classrooms

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Career Services gets new office and new location

Alex Wolfe | Staff Writer 10/26/17 The Student Union is completely renovating another floor this fall with the addition — and relocation — of Duquesne Career Services. Previously located in Rockwell Hall, Duquesne Career Services is taking over the entire sixth floor of the Union beginning next semester. The new space will be called The Center for Career Development, and the renovations will create small … Continue reading Career Services gets new office and new location

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Pittsburgh featured as an “innovation city” in Brookings report

Alex Wolfe | Staff Writer 09/28/17 It seems like Pittsburgh is becoming more and more of a popular place to work, according to a report published by the Brookings Institute. Brookings named Pittsburgh as a ‘Global Innovation City,’ and includes many suggestions. The 75-page report comes with a detailed list of recommendations for what Pittsburgh needs to do in order to maintain its status as … Continue reading Pittsburgh featured as an “innovation city” in Brookings report

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