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University to hold in-person classes during NFL Draft

Nataley Davis | staff writer Duquesne students received an email on Feb. 26 stating that classes will remain in-person during the week of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The multi-day event at Acrisure Stadium in the North Shore will take place from April 23-25, and event organizers estimate that the city could host more than 500,000 visitors over those days. The email said the … Continue reading University to hold in-person classes during NFL Draft

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Biking commuters brace for harsh weather arrival

Kaye Burnet | Staff Writer With Halloween behind us and the possibility of freezing rain and snow ahead, one group on campus is affected more than most by the forthcoming precipitation: cycling commuters. According to the Office of Commuter Affairs, commuters make up the majority of Duquesne’s student body. While most commuters drive to campus, some walk from Uptown or South Side, take buses from … Continue reading Biking commuters brace for harsh weather arrival

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The Most Honest 2017 Housing Guide

HOUSING is one of those things that matters a lot in college. Sure, classes and extracurriculars will help to pad a résumé. Your room, however, is where many of the truly meaningful interactions will take place. Friendships will be forged, jokes will be made, essays will be written, love will be found — or lost — and all-nighters will push your brain to the limit. … Continue reading The Most Honest 2017 Housing Guide

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The Most Honest 2016 Duquesne Housing Guide

  Housing is always a big decision. In college, it’s possibly one of the biggest. Higher education is built on more than just going to classes — it’s about socializing, being part of a community and growing your personal self. And nothing determines the success of those efforts quite like where you live. A room is more than a place to sleep. It’s a place … Continue reading The Most Honest 2016 Duquesne Housing Guide

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Amid calls for apology, Dougherty issues same letter through SGA

By Julian Routh and Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke A campus-wide email with a letter from Duquesne President Charles Dougherty — the same letter that was distributed on social media last week — marked the end of the president’s apology for comments he made last week about off-campus living, according to Student Government Association president John W. Foster. Find the full text of the … Continue reading Amid calls for apology, Dougherty issues same letter through SGA

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Students call commuter meal plans ‘a rip-off’

By Carolyn Conte | The Duquesne Duke A close look at on-campus dining prices reveals that Duquesne’s commuters overpay for university meal plans. The results show it would be cheaper to pay for campus food with cash than to purchase a commuter meal plan without financial aid, according to information on the Duquesne Dining web page. Commuters can choose to purchase meal plans, unlike resident … Continue reading Students call commuter meal plans ‘a rip-off’

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Commuters protest late night parking fines

By Casey Chafin | The Duquesne Duke After receiving hundreds of dollars in fines for parking on campus between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., Duquesne commuter students are awaiting a response from the Office of Parking and Traffic Management about whether or not they will receive the same parking permissions as resident students. This semester, the parking office and Duquesne Police began enforcing a rule … Continue reading Commuters protest late night parking fines

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Commuter students enjoy renovated lounge

By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor Commuter students returned to campus Monday morning for the first day of classes to find a completely remodeled commuter center, part of a plan project manager and Duquesne graduate Greg Fuhrman oversaw this summer to bring the first floor of the student union up to date. A stark contrast from the concrete walls and bleak lighting students were … Continue reading Commuter students enjoy renovated lounge

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