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Duquesne student turns hobby into a side-hustle

Rebecca Jozwiak | multimedia editor Five years ago, the world was a different place. Littered with masks, stay-at-home orders and virtual hangouts, the COVID-19 pandemic changed livelihoods across the world. For Duquesne University Junior Noah Imhof, the pandemic was the beginning of a new hobby: sports card collecting. A Gibsonia, Pa., native, Imhof found interest pre-pandemic in sports memorabilia through his attendance at Pittsburgh Pirates’ … Continue reading Duquesne student turns hobby into a side-hustle

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DU announces second booster availability for eligible individuals

by Zoe Stratos | opinions editor April 7, 2022 On March 30, the university announced that eligible students will be able to receive their second Covid-19 vaccine booster on campus. According to an email sent to students, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced recommendations for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna boosters for those at higher risk of disease, hospitalization and death. For now, individuals 50 … Continue reading DU announces second booster availability for eligible individuals

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Duquesne follows through with mandate lift

by Luke Henne | sports editor March 24, 2022 After a March 4 announcement stating that Duquesne’s mask mandate was likely coming to an end, the university officially dropped the restriction on Monday. In a release sent to students and faculty on March 17, President Ken Gormley said that because Covid-19 transmission levels are low – both on campus and in the region as a … Continue reading Duquesne follows through with mandate lift

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University considers altering mask requirements

by Luke Henne | sports editor March 17, 2022 With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updating its guidance on wearing masks to combat the spread of Covid-19, it’s expected that masking while on Duquesne’s campus will no longer be required in most circumstances, starting soon. In a release sent to students and faculty on March 4, the university said that it … Continue reading University considers altering mask requirements

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The show must go on: Red Masquers’ Mamma Mia!

by Zachary Petroff | staff writer Feb. 24, 2022 Pittsburgh’s oldest amature theater group, the Duquesne Red Masquers, are a true testament to the timeless adage that “the show must go on.” The performing arts group will be debuting their rendition of the jukebox musical “Mamma Mia!” on Thursday, Feb. 24 in the Genesius Theater. The show runs until March 5, and tickets are still … Continue reading The show must go on: Red Masquers’ Mamma Mia!

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“Play stupid games, win stupid prizes”

by Peter Boettger | staff columnist Feb. 10, 2022 While roughhousing with my older brother, my Mom often used the saying: “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.” Throughout this pandemic, this country has seen this saying come true with countless examples of people playing the game Cat & Mouse with Covid-19. We’ve seen numerous anti-vaxxers lose their lives to something that is completely avoidable by … Continue reading “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes”

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Campus students unable to get free Covid-19 tests sent to Duquesne

Alicia Dye | staff writer Jan. 27, 2022 Students who live on campus have had issues ordering the free Covid tests to their campus address.  On January 14, 2021, the Biden Administration announced that they would be purchasing one billion at home Covid-19 tests that Americans could order for free, and get shipped to their homes. Half a billion of these tests were available starting … Continue reading Campus students unable to get free Covid-19 tests sent to Duquesne

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Omicron Q&A with SGA

by Colleen Hammond | editor-in-chief Jan. 20, 2022 As the Omicron variant continues to rear its surging head, communities across the nation are grappling with growing positivity rates, packed hospital beds and an onslaught of newfound questions. To combat the spread of both the virus and misinformation, Duquesne’s Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting a virtual Q&A event to help disperse the truth about the … Continue reading Omicron Q&A with SGA

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The athletic sphere of public health

by Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Jan. 20, 2022 An Australian court ruled on Jan. 16 that Novak Djokovic was to be deported from the country, crushing the Serbian tennis pro’s goal to win his 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. The reason? Djokovic isn’t vaccinated against Covid.  The Australian government wasn’t having it — and I don’t blame them. Upon Djokovic’s arrival … Continue reading The athletic sphere of public health

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A shot in the right direction: the case for vaccines

Andrew Cummings | multimedia editor Sept. 16, 2021 Should I get a vaccine?  This has been the most pressing question for everyone amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.  I think that people should choose to get vaccinated. The first point to address is for people who aren’t in a risk group and think they’re healthy enough to weather Covid-19 without a vaccine. While it is possible that … Continue reading A shot in the right direction: the case for vaccines

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