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’

Campus dining halls in need of culinary upgrade

02/01/2018 By Ollie Gratzinger | Features Editor  They say you are what you eat. If that’s the case, how many of us here on the Bluff are some variation of a Towers’ grilled cheese? Well, it isn’t like there are that many other delicacies to choose from. The dining hall formerly known as Options has been converted into something that looks like a mall’s food … Continue reading Campus dining halls in need of culinary upgrade

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