Term in review: Students reflect on semester like no other

Zoe Stratos | Staff Writer 11/19/2020 The fall 2020 condensed semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to a close as Thanksgiving break and finals week approach for college students across the nation. As Duquesne students gear up for their departure from campus on Nov. 25, they’ve begun to reflect on this unprecedented time. Starting back in the spring 2020 semester, students were sent home … Continue reading Term in review: Students reflect on semester like no other

The Duquesne DukeNovember 19, 2020

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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

The Duquesne DukeOctober 28, 2020

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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

The Duquesne DukeOctober 15, 2020

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Starbucks closed after Parkhurst employee tests positive for COVID-19

Colleen Hammond | News Editor & Managing Editor For the past week, the Starbucks in the Student Union has been closed, leaving many students wondering why. “Due to a positive COVID-19 case among one of the Parkhurst employees working in the Starbucks, the store temporarily closed to allow the employees to quarantine for the appropriate amount of time and for the store to be cleaned … Continue reading Starbucks closed after Parkhurst employee tests positive for COVID-19

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 24, 2020