Remembering Lucas Traverse

Colleen Hammond | News Editor 2/4/2021 Kevin Hastings’ world completely transformed on Saturday with a single phone call. After not hearing from his childhood friend for several hours, he became concerned. Hours later, he received a call confirming the worst case scenario: Lucas Traverse had died. At around 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, the Duquesne sophomore was struck and killed by a train on the South … Continue reading Remembering Lucas Traverse

Dannielle Brown speaks at “Prayer for Unity”

Colleen Hammond | News Editor 10/08/20 On the evening of Sunday, Oct. 4, students, faculty, staff and invited guests gathered on a rain-soaked Rooney Field to participate in a group “Prayer for Unity.” The 20-minute ceremony, led by Duquesne chaplain the Rev. Bill Christy, featured opening remarks by Duquesne President Ken Gormley, readings from scripture and statements on diversity and togetherness from Sherene Brantley, associate … Continue reading Dannielle Brown speaks at “Prayer for Unity”

Services available to grieving students

The Duquesne Duke Staff 10/05/2018 With the shock of the past day’s events, we wanted to remind students and the larger Duquesne community of the opportunities available to them. The Counseling and Wellbeing Center, located in 636 Fisher Hall, has counselors available. They can be reached at 412-396-6204. The center offers group therapy sessions on Tuesdays from 3:30 pm to 5pm or Wednesdays from 5pm to … Continue reading Services available to grieving students

Duquesne graduate student found dead

By Kaye Burnet | News Editor 03/13/16  Updated 03/14/16 at 1:57 p.m. Find Cheyenne’s full obituary here or read reflections from friends here. Duquesne graduate student Cheyenne Warner, 22, from Slippery Rock, passed away over the weekend, confirmed Vice President of Student Life Douglas Frizzell in a campus-wide email. The cause of death is not yet known. According to the email, Warner was a graduate … Continue reading Duquesne graduate student found dead