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The making of an artist: inside Colleen Hammond’s one-woman show

by Zoe Stratos & Capri Scarcelli | opinions editor and a&e editor March 31, 2022 On the Genesius Theater stage, a flood of bright blue, flashing red and TV static pulses as a singular woman stands center stage in baby blue shoes. It’s quiet, until a rumbling sound crescendos through the crowd in a nightmarish duple meter. Surrounded by hexagon towers, she cowers, screaming that … Continue reading The making of an artist: inside Colleen Hammond’s one-woman show

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Sigma Tau Gamma faces two-year suspension, pending appeal

Colleen Hammond | news editor 10/29/2020 Trouble is on the horizon for Duquesne fraternity Sigma Tau Gamma as they face a two-year organizational suspension for violating their probation. On the evening of Aug. 25, four members of Sigma Tau Gamma (Sig Tau) were involved in an incident with the Duquesne Police on their designated wing of the Duquesne Towers. During their final evening rounds, residence … Continue reading Sigma Tau Gamma faces two-year suspension, pending appeal

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LGBTQ+ students call for inclusion after Pope Francis’ statement

Colleen Hammond | news editor 10/29/2020   On Tuesday, Oct. 20, a new, exclusive documentary on the life and papacy of Pope Francis was released in which his holiness publicly advocated for same-sex civil unions for the first time. While Pope Francis’s statement did not advocate for gay marriage, he did state his support of “legal civil unions.” Through this process, he noted the desire … Continue reading LGBTQ+ students call for inclusion after Pope Francis’ statement

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Duquesne hosts virtual panel on the state of civil discourse

Colleen Hammond | News Editor 10/22/2020 On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the office of the Duquesne University President hosted the highly publicized virtual event “Politics, Contentious Elections and Civil Discourse.” Moderated by Duquesne University President Ken Gormley, the event featured a lengthy and full discussion on the value of civil discourse in democracy from both sides of the aisle and how the U.S. can move forward … Continue reading Duquesne hosts virtual panel on the state of civil discourse

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Ken Gormley publicly responds to Black Student Union’s demands

Colleen Hammond | News Editor 10/15/2020 Last Thursday, almost three months after the Duquesne’s Black Student Union published a list of formal demands, President Ken Gormley issued a response in the form of an open letter to BSU emailed to all students. On July 27, Duquesne’s Black Student Union (BSU), in accord with a dozen other minority organizations on campus, published a document addressed to … Continue reading Ken Gormley publicly responds to Black Student Union’s demands

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Spring 2021 calendar announced

Colleen Hammond | News Editor 10/15/2020 After a semester full of uncertainties, there are even more changes in the horizon for the Duquesne community. On Monday, Duquesne University administration announced new adjustments to the Spring 2021 semester schedule. This comes less than a week after an incorrect schedule was posted to the university website by mistake last Wednesday, an error that caused confusion and speculation … Continue reading Spring 2021 calendar announced

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COVID-19 Testing required for all residents

Colleen Hammond | News Editor 10/08/2020 On many college campuses across the country who chose to open their doors this fall, the close-living quarters of the residence halls has allowed for the rapid spread of COVID-19, leading many to subsequently close their doors. To prevent that scenario on Duquesne’s campus, all resident students are required to receive a COVID-19 test. “For all students living in … Continue reading COVID-19 Testing required for all residents

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Duquesne honors the death of dissent

Colleen Hammond | News Editor & Managing Editor In a year marked by death, tragedy and anxiety, another shining light in American history has gone out. On Friday, Sept. 18, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died of pancreatic cancer at age 87. “It’s one of those moments where things stop for a second,” sophomore marketing and theater arts major Anita Parrott said. Parrott heard … Continue reading Duquesne honors the death of dissent

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Update: Black Student Union’s fight for equality

Colleen Hammond | News Editor & Managing Editor On Thursday, Sept. 17, President Ken Gormley outlined his plan for increased diversity and inclusion on Duquesne’s campus. This letter came as a response to the demands of Duquesne’s Black Student Union (BSU) in conjunction with over a dozen other minority organizations. BSU’s letter included a variety of long-term and short-term demands for the future, including an … Continue reading Update: Black Student Union’s fight for equality

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Starbucks closed after Parkhurst employee tests positive for COVID-19

Colleen Hammond | News Editor & Managing Editor For the past week, the Starbucks in the Student Union has been closed, leaving many students wondering why. “Due to a positive COVID-19 case among one of the Parkhurst employees working in the Starbucks, the store temporarily closed to allow the employees to quarantine for the appropriate amount of time and for the store to be cleaned … Continue reading Starbucks closed after Parkhurst employee tests positive for COVID-19

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