Celebrating International Women’s Day: The Women of The Bluff

Katia Faroun | Features Editor 03/11/2021 On Monday, celebrations rang out across the world (and social media) in honor of International Women’s Day. Established in 1911, this worldwide holiday celebrates the cultural, social, economic and political achievements of women. This year featured the unique theme “Choose to Challenge,” a rallying cry for women to uplift each other and continue to raise the bar for all … Continue reading Celebrating International Women’s Day: The Women of The Bluff

Duquesne community shares lessons learned from pandemic

Peyton Harris | Staff Writer 10/15/2020 One thing I think many of us can agree on: the week of March 12, 2020, was life-changing. Quite suddenly, our lives went from carefree to cautious, lively to chaotic. As students and educators, many changes and sacrifices had to be made to ensure we were able to continue our work as best we could, but it was trying … Continue reading Duquesne community shares lessons learned from pandemic

The University Singers

Choir aims to attract all types of singers

By Josiah Martin | Staff Writer 11/09/2017 Getting involved in music at Duquesne just got a little easier, especially for those who aren’t studying music and find the idea of joining a campus music group a little daunting. These are the people that Caron Daley hopes to bring into the University Singers, a choral group founded in 2016 that welcomes music majors and non-majors alike. … Continue reading Choir aims to attract all types of singers

Daley elected president of director’s association

Hallie Lauer | Layout Editor Duquesne’s own Caron Daley of the Mary Pappert School of Music has been elected the President-Elect Designate for the Pennsylvania American Choral Directors Association (PA-ACDA.) Daley is the director of choral activities and an assistant professor in the music school. She also conducts three university ensembles, the Voices of Spirit, Women’s Pappert Choral and the University Singers. PA-ACDA is a … Continue reading Daley elected president of director’s association

Duquesne’s choral program crescendos in size

Brady Collins | Contributor Recent additions to Duquesne’s choir program have given the university new voice. Within the last semester, there has been the addition of a new ensemble, the University Singers. Students are also in the process of re-instating a chapter of the American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA), led by Chapter President Christina Cvetic. The chapter is open to anyone who has an interest … Continue reading Duquesne’s choral program crescendos in size