Naomi Girson | opinions editor Naloxone, often sold under the brand name Narcan, a life-saving drug used to combat opioid overdose used to be found behind the counter of the pharmacy and was only available by prescription. But now, free public-use naloxone vending machines are popping up all over the place — including, in Downtown Pittsburgh. The free, 24/7 public access vending machine can be … Continue reading New Narcan vending machine opens Downtown
Liz Mantush | staff writer With no prior medical background, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unfit to head the Department of Health and Human Services. His appointment into office raises the question: Can we trust that our government is giving us correct and founded information? It’s no secret that the Kennedy name carries with it the weight of four generations of politicians. The son of … Continue reading From the Kennedy legacy comes a black sheep
Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Getting a COVID-19 vaccine on campus might look a little different this year with new recommendations from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The vaccine will no longer be offered at the mass flu clinics that take place in the fall. Instead, employees must contact the Center for Pharmacy Care, and students must contact Health Services if interested in receiving … Continue reading What getting COVID-19 vaccinated on campus looks like this year
Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief On a gloomy Saturday morning on Pittsburgh’s South Shore, hundreds packed into Highmark Stadium, home of the Riverhounds and the Riveters. There was no soccer game scheduled for the day. Instead roughly 2,000 visitors were there to show their support for a cause that affects millions of people in the United States annually. Last weekend was host to this year’s Pittsburgh … Continue reading Thousands attend suicide prevention walk
Megan Trotter | news editor | As this year’s flu season begins to flourish, Duquesne professors examined how politics has intersected with science and health care in recent years and led to an overwhelming issue – public distrust in scientists. On Wednesday, The National Library of Medicine exhibit held its final event, a webinar, as part of an ongoing “The Politics of Yellow Fever in … Continue reading ‘Nerds of Trust’: Experts talk politics and health care
Jacob Yanosick | staff writer 9/9/21 The hiatus of concerts is coming to an end, with venues reopening and artists returning to tour life, with Pittsburgh being no exception. The major venues of the area such as Stage AE, PPG Paints Arena and The Pavilion at Star Lake have all become active again in announcing new dates of many major artists and shows. Although, with … Continue reading Pittsburgh concert venues open the stage to live music
Capri Scarcelli | A&E Editor 11/19/2020 Carrying on tradition, Duquesne replicated its annual “Night of Lights” Christmas celebration with SGA Fall Festival: a sweet send-off for Thanksgiving (and winter) break, carefully following CDC policies throughout the event. Hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA) and partnered with Residence Life, Parkhurst Dining and Commuter Affairs, the event took place both virtually and in Duquesne’s residence halls … Continue reading Fall Festival sends off students for Thanksgiving break
Zoe Stratos | Staff Writer 11/19/2020 The fall 2020 condensed semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to a close as Thanksgiving break and finals week approach for college students across the nation. As Duquesne students gear up for their departure from campus on Nov. 25, they’ve begun to reflect on this unprecedented time. Starting back in the spring 2020 semester, students were sent home … Continue reading Term in review: Students reflect on semester like no other
By: Kaye Burnet | News Editor The Center for Disease Control is guilty of poor word choice with just a dash of sexism. A Feb. 2 report issued by the CDC has stirred quite a controversy over the use of alcohol by women and ways to reduce fetal alcohol syndrome. The report recommended that sexually active women who are not using birth control avoid consuming … Continue reading CDC condescends in alcohol-exposed pregnancy report
By Kailey Love | The Duquesne Duke In the midst of stressful midterms and possibly unwelcome temperature changes, there is one more thing that you need to add onto your surely growing list of worries; flu season. Living in such close quarters and sharing bathrooms with such a large group of people makes college students very susceptible to the virus. While the flu is usually … Continue reading When aiming for good health, flu vaccines are worth a shot
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