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Amidst COVID-19, the opioid epidemic continues to ravage across the US

11/19/2020 Mohammad Sajjad | Staff Columnist The COVID-19 pandemic has plagued much of our headspace in 2020. Not only has the pandemic changed the way we operate on a daily basis, but it also served as a focal point in this year’s election. Many of us reminisce about what life was like before COVID-19. Masks were uncommon and social distancing was a foreign concept. For … Continue reading Amidst COVID-19, the opioid epidemic continues to ravage across the US

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Staff Editorial: America requires a second lockdown to contain COVID-19

11/19/2020 Staff Editorial There are moments from this last summer of quarantine that no one wants to repeat. The world had its fill of sourdough starters, Zoom happy hours, toilet paper shortages and horrible celebrity renditions of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” However, when it comes to a deadly virus that already killed 250,000 Americans and continues to rip its way through the country, doing what’s easy … Continue reading Staff Editorial: America requires a second lockdown to contain COVID-19

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COVID-19 is a psychological killer too

11/12/2020 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor With countries around the world struggling to contain the spread of COVID-19, millions of people are bracing for a second wave that promises to be just as destructive as the first. While governments once again race to implement new lockdowns and other restrictions to limit social interaction among their citizens, the common fear remains that this next wave will … Continue reading COVID-19 is a psychological killer too

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All Duquesne Greek Life suspended until February 2021

Colleen Hammond | News Editor 10/28/2020 Citing, “the careless and irresponsible activities of our fraternities and sororities,” Doug Frizzell, senior vice president of student life, on Wednesday suspended all of Duquesne’s Greek Life until February for repeated violations of COVID-19 protocols.  As part of their suspension, all Greek organizations are prohibited from hosting all virtual and in-person activities including social gatherings, recruiting events and charitable … Continue reading All Duquesne Greek Life suspended until February 2021

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An inside look at Duq’s Quarantine Hotel

Zoe Stratos | Staff Writer 10/15/2020 As the second wave of COVID-19 begins to sweep the country, more and more concerns are being raised about the potential for an outbreak on Duquesne’s campus. Part of Duquesne University’s mission to stop the spread of COVID-19 is to place these contact traced students in quarantine, and the university had to look off campus for help. On Duquesne’s … Continue reading An inside look at Duq’s Quarantine Hotel

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Duq Writing Center begins mentoring Hill District students

Kellen Stepler | editor-in-chief 10/15/2020 Duquesne’s University Writing Center is still working to improve students’ writing — this time, it’s just that the students are 15 years younger. In a new initiative, the University Writing Center has partnered with the Center for Community Engaged Teaching and Research (CETR) and the English department to offer writing instruction, tutoring and workshops with ACH Clear Pathways, an arts … Continue reading Duq Writing Center begins mentoring Hill District students

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Amid COVID-19, students and parents seek reimbursement from universities

10/08/20 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor It’s no secret that the pandemic has sparked unusual change in our everyday lives, and college is not an exception. With most universities suspending in-person instruction indefinitely, students across America are questioning the value of their college education. With the emergence of COVID-19, institutions of higher education face steep economic challenges resulting from the cancellation of sports seasons and … Continue reading Amid COVID-19, students and parents seek reimbursement from universities

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COVID-19 Testing required for all residents

Colleen Hammond | News Editor 10/08/2020 On many college campuses across the country who chose to open their doors this fall, the close-living quarters of the residence halls has allowed for the rapid spread of COVID-19, leading many to subsequently close their doors. To prevent that scenario on Duquesne’s campus, all resident students are required to receive a COVID-19 test. “For all students living in … Continue reading COVID-19 Testing required for all residents

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Features

Pittsburgh music fans ride in style to drive-in concert

Katia Faroun | Features Editor 10/01/2020 Attending a concert during a pandemic sounds the opposite of safe, but Pittsburgh music lovers have found a way to make it work. Masked up and in the safety of their cars, Butler County alt-rock fans braced the rain and arrived at the Starlight Drive-In Tuesday night for a different type of show: a concert. With style and creativity … Continue reading Pittsburgh music fans ride in style to drive-in concert

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Kane you feel the love tonight: A Duquesne love story

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief 10/01/2020 Bells are a common occurrence on the Bluff. Church bells, the 6:15 bell — even wedding bells. On average, Duquesne’s Chapel hosts about 50 to 60 weddings per year, according to Debbie Kostosky, campus minister and liturgy coordinator at Duquesne. This year, thanks to the coronavirus, there have only been nine weddings in the chapel. Kostosky said that all weddings … Continue reading Kane you feel the love tonight: A Duquesne love story

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