Local DU chef, activist featured on TBS’ ‘Full Frontal’

02/01/2018 By Elsa Buehler | Staff Writer Marla Blunt: member of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), political organizer, fighter for a living wage and fair healthcare and Duquesne’s vegan/vegetarian chef. Blunt puts her all into her cause with her union and the city of Pittsburgh. Recently, Blunt was featured on TBS’s late-night talk show and satire program, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, hosted by … Continue reading Local DU chef, activist featured on TBS’ ‘Full Frontal’

The Duquesne DukeFebruary 1, 2018

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Holiday dessert recipes sure to delight

11/30/2017 By Jamie Crow | Staff Writer At this point in the semester, we’re all a little stressed. While finals loom over our heads, something much more exciting is coming up pretty quickly: the holiday season. Holiday desserts are one of my favorite parts of the season, and I love that they bring people together. In that light, I’m sharing some of my top holiday … Continue reading Holiday dessert recipes sure to delight

The Duquesne DukeNovember 30, 2017Leave a comment

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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

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 14, 2017Leave a comment

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Will walk for food: Life beyond dining halls

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor Welcome to the Continuing Misadventures of a Displaced Duquesne Student, a series in which Features Editor Seth Culp-Ressler grapples with his newfound life off campus. For the veterans of apartment life, feel free to laugh at his incompetence. For non-veterans, perhaps the mistakes he chronicles are valuable lessons. Chapter Two: The Food Knowing how to properly stock a fridge … Continue reading Will walk for food: Life beyond dining halls

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Spring Break in Paris

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor They say that Paris is always a good idea. This semester, I decided to investigate that for myself by signing up for a Spring Breakaway course — Travel Writing — destined for the City of Light. Read on for a recap of my favorite experiences of the week-long trip. That way, even if you stayed home all spring break, … Continue reading Spring Break in Paris

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Super Bowl Snackin’: Come up clutch with football brownies

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor The glorious Super Bowl Sunday. It’s the perfect excuse to gather with friends and family in celebration no matter what team you root for, forgetting the winter doldrums for at least a night. There’s something for everyone: the hoopla of the Big Game, the anticipated advertisements and the mouthwatering snacks that overwhelm every table in front of the television. … Continue reading Super Bowl Snackin’: Come up clutch with football brownies

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Dorm Room Delicacies: Recipes for cheap college cooking

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor For some students, one of the worst parts about coming back to college in the fall is missing out on home-cooked meals. Instead, daily culinary adventures are confined to either campus dining, take out or instant ramen noodles. That said, just because there might not be a full-blown kitchen waiting back in your dorm room does not mean that … Continue reading Dorm Room Delicacies: Recipes for cheap college cooking

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