Freshmen reflect on first taste of college life

Nicholas Zotos | staff writer Dec. 2, 2021 With the semester coming to a close, freshmen across Duquesne’s campus have successfully braved their first full semester of college. The frustrations and dreams of the first semester of college are winding down, and now many have fully embraced what it means to be a Duquesne student.  After an unconventional senior year of high school, freshmen nationwide … Continue reading Freshmen reflect on first taste of college life

Access codes raise textbook prices; limit accessibility

09/06/2018 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor Yes, I’ve ranted about the obscene and ever-rising price of textbooks in the past. Yes, I’m going to do it again, because surprisingly (not), it’s still a really big problem. I’d be willing to wager that this issue specifically unites college students all around the country, no matter how deeply other differences might divide them. I’m definitely going … Continue reading Access codes raise textbook prices; limit accessibility

Eating in: A guide to dorm-room delicacies

By Elsa Buehler | Staff Writer For those of us students living on campus with a meal plan, it’s that time of year when we remember that FLEX is tragically finite. Together, we mourn the lack of kitchen amenities in the majority of student housing, which encourages frequent snacking and temptations of takeout. So if you’re already running low on FLEX or are just looking … Continue reading Eating in: A guide to dorm-room delicacies