Last week I took a self-defense class. My experience there taught me the importance of defending yourself. Everyone should know how to protect themselves, but as a woman, I believe that it is of the utmost importance that we should know what to do in a situation where our life is at risk. As messed up as it sounds, women are taught that they are … Continue reading Charlotte’s Counsel: 10/2/25
Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Nov. 18, 2021 The stress of scheduling is in full swing for college students across the country. Whether you are a science, business or liberal arts major, there are always new courses popping up during registration. Other new and irregular courses will be offered this spring, along with the latest Bridges curriculum. A special topics psychology course will be available … Continue reading August Wilson class brings back classics
Raymond Arke | News Editor Another year, another record-setting group of students. This year’s incoming freshman class is expected to be among Duquesne’s largest classes ever, according to the most recent estimates from the university’s Enrollment Management Group (EMG). As of August 15, the Class of 2021 totals 1,569 students, beating previously large years of 1,556 in 2016 and 1,547 in 2013 to possibly make … Continue reading Class of 2021 is a record-setting one for Duquesne
By Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer Remember being a tiny fifth grader and eating an entire sleeve of Oreos? And how adults shook their heads and warned you about how in your twenties you won’t be able to eat like that without consequences? Unfortunately, your twenties are here. While you may not be able to break up with Oreos quite yet, it’s the perfect time … Continue reading Nothing to do at 6 a.m.? Try yoga
This article is the first installment of “The Urban Gent” – a recurring men’s blog dedicated to style and class. If you’re looking to write or have any critiques, e-mail the blog’s founder, Joseph Sykes, at sykesj1@duq.edu or start a conversation in the comment section below. By Joseph Sykes | Sports Editor Back in high school, I got in trouble a lot. Don’t get too … Continue reading The Urban Gent – Why I grew a beard (and why you should too)
By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne’s mission statement puts an emphasis on maintaining an “atmosphere open to diversity.” For Duquesne’s incoming class of 2019 – the most ethnically diverse class in university history – the campus atmosphere will be more diverse than ever before. Of the total estimated class size of 1,431, approximately 17 percent (242) come from Asian, Hispanic or African-American backgrounds, … Continue reading DU welcomes most diverse class in history
By Carolyn Conte | The Duquesne Duke A simple sparkle on one’s finger can bring the most separated strangers together, even across international borders and years after their education at Duquesne. The Rev. George Spangenberg, a Duquesne alumnus, was on a plane from Rome to the United States when he saw a man with the signature Duquesne ring on his hand. “It is instantly distinguishable … Continue reading Arti-Facts: Duquesne ring unites alumni abroad
By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne’s Class of 2018 may be a more widely diverse addition and derived from more educated families, but it took many of them awhile to decide to become Dukes. According to associate provost for enrollment management Paul-James Cukanna, it was a very “competitive admittance season.” “One observation that is hard to measure and we experienced, is that these … Continue reading Incoming freshman class had options, chose DU
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