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Staff Editorial: Hogan Dining Hall is all around us

As of late, Pittsburgh has been a city of renovations. Stretches of road are often closed or condensed down to one lane because of construction. Communal areas such as Market Square have been shut down for months while workers finish the new glass structure in the center of it. The new UPMC Presbyterian Tower in Oakland has been under construction since June 2022, enough for … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Hogan Dining Hall is all around us

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Hill District residents react to reinvestment fund

Josh Imhof | features editor Kirk Holbrook has heard stories of displacement in the Hill District his whole life. His great-grandmother, who lived on Elm Street in the Lower Hill, was one of them. Now, Elm Street doesn’t even exist. “What can be reborn based off of that loss?” Holbrook said. These experiences have shaped Holbrook and motivated him to head the Greater Hill District … Continue reading Hill District residents react to reinvestment fund

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Staff Editorial: What we really think about the library renovation

After endless days of loud construction and detours from the entrance of Gumberg Library, the fourth floor is finally complete. Opened last week, the redesign has been met with both criticism and praise. We believe that while the renovation was needed, the project made the fourth floor lose some of its character and authenticity. For starters, the lighting makes the floor feel too corporate. The … Continue reading Staff Editorial: What we really think about the library renovation

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The Fisher Hall Skywalk still remains closed to students as of Tuesday.
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Summertime construction continues into school year

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor As Jake Rupert began classes for the accelerated second-degree nursing program at Duquesne, he said he arrived at a campus that was seemingly different from the one he toured. Instead, Rupert was greeted by construction projects, detours and long elevator lines. “It’s such a stressful time. When you are a new student, you want to rely on the campus the … Continue reading Summertime construction continues into school year

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New on campus housing available for upperclassmen and grad students

by Mary Liz Flavin | news editor Feb. 3, 2022 Construction is soon coming to a close as St. Martin Hall nears completion in the renovation process. For rising juniors, seniors and professional students looking for a unique living experience, look no further than St. Martin Hall.  One of the older dormitories on campus, St. Martin was built in 1961 and has served as primarily … Continue reading New on campus housing available for upperclassmen and grad students

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Duquesne announces “transformation” of Palumbo Center into the new UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-Chief 10/23/18 Duquesne University, donors and public officials celebrated the announcement of the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, set to replace the existing A.J. Palumbo Center, at a special event on Oct. 23. The extensive renovations of the arena will begin in March 2019. The new Fieldhouse will feature a radically different and modernized facade, new concession and team shop areas, premium seating options, … Continue reading Duquesne announces “transformation” of Palumbo Center into the new UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

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DU to spend $20 million on variety of campus projects

Raymond Arke | News Editor 03/01/18 Over the next couple of years, many buildings on campus will be receiving both external and internal upgrades. At a Feb. 20 Allegheny County Council meeting, a resolution was passed which allowed Duquesne to finance $20 million through the Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority. The resolution noted that a large number of the renovations will be to internal … Continue reading DU to spend $20 million on variety of campus projects

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Stevenson Street to face closures in coming months

Brandon Addeo | News Editor If you use Stevenson Street on the east side of campus in your daily commute, you’ll have to take a detour in the coming months. New Jersey-based NRG Energy is completing a construction project with UPMC Mercy Hospital which will require construction on Stevenson Street beginning in early March and lasting through November. Stevenson Street will face partial or full … Continue reading Stevenson Street to face closures in coming months

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No more mold: Campus gets summer upgrade

By Raymond Arke | The Duquesne Duke There was no summer break for Facilities Management this year, as workers tackled numerous construction projects over the vacation months including upgrades to the campus Energy Center and Assumption Hall. Work crews labored from May 9th to June 10th, making improvements to the university’s Energy Center, located next to Gumberg Library. The center is the campus’s main source … Continue reading No more mold: Campus gets summer upgrade

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Roof repairs lead to Towers leaks

By Casey Chafin | The Duquesne Duke Several water leaks from the ceiling in Towers dining hall during the last week are a result of an ongoing roof replacement project, according to facilities management. Students witnessed dirty water dripping from the ceiling in several spots throughout the dining center. Rod Dobish, executive director of facilities management, said the leaking was due to a combination of … Continue reading Roof repairs lead to Towers leaks

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