Tag: campus
Sweet spring treat: Millie’s pop-up shop is back
Baylee Martin | staff writer 04/08/2021 I scream, you scream, we all scream for… Millie’s! With the spring semester winding down and the temperatures rising up, what better way to treat yourself than with ice cream from the local ice creamery Millie’s pop-up that is back on the second floor of the Student Union for the remainder of April! The Millie’s pop-up shop opened … Continue reading Sweet spring treat: Millie’s pop-up shop is back
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
Campus Pet Pals: Meet 2-month-old Charlotte
Ashley Newman | Staff Writer 09/03/2020 Encountering a dog on campus can brighten anyone’s day. Some of the furry friends you might see going for walks down A-Walk could be service animals, like Charlotte. Charlotte is a 2-month-old standard poodle. Her owners, Claire Toomey and Justin Feild, have had her for about one week. “I have always wanted a dog because of what a great … Continue reading Campus Pet Pals: Meet 2-month-old Charlotte
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
Staff Ed: Housing rules need adapting for new students
From the pattern of the past two years, incoming freshman class sizes seem to trend bigger and bigger. This sounds exciting, as more people joining the campus community is always welcomed. However, we’ve also seen that these classes’ living situations become more and more tight. Earlier this academic year, we saw issues with students being placed into temporary housing that included kitchenettes and lounges. The … Continue reading Staff Ed: Housing rules need adapting for new students
Spring 2018: Events and activities to expect this semester
01/11/2018 By Ollie Gratzinger | Features Editor Welcome back to the Bluff! With winter break now a thing of the past, the time has come to pack away your sugarplum dreams, bundle up and brave the new year. But worry not! When stress levels call for an intermission in studying and you find yourself seeking refuge from all things academic, a plethora of events can … Continue reading Spring 2018: Events and activities to expect this semester
Annual report details campus crime
Alex Wolfe | Staff Writer 10/05/17 This week, Duquesne released its annual fire and safety report for 2016, which outlined a notable increase in liquor-and drug-related arrests. The report details a dramatic increase in Drug Law Arrests, which increased by 650 percent (4 to 26) between 2015 and 2016, and a continued increase in Drug Law Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action, which increased by about … Continue reading Annual report details campus crime
Speakers allow for healthy discourse on college campuses
By Noah Martens | Contributer From World War II to the Civil Rights Movement to the Vietnam War, college students have a long history of political activism. However, some recent protests have led to speakers being uninvited or avoided altogether, simply to evade conflict. For example, Berkley recently faced riots after Milo Yiannopoulos was scheduled to speak on campus, leading to his invitation being rescinded. … Continue reading Speakers allow for healthy discourse on college campuses
The coming of Fall promises ample autumn adventures at DU
By Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer Fall has always been one of the busiest times of the year. Students are heading back to school which means the daily grind of homework assignments, studying and working hard is back and in action. But, fear not! While keeping up with academics is important, it is also essential to salvage some free time for yourself as well. Luckily, … Continue reading The coming of Fall promises ample autumn adventures at DU
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