Residents stuck in Brottier elevators

Gabriella DiPietro | News Editor 09/13/2018 Elevators can be useful – almost essential – when buildings have numerous floors and endless staircases, but in order to utilize their convenience, they have to actually work. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 3, one of the three elevators in Brottier Hall, an apartment-style residence hall on Duquesne University’s campus, broke down, trapping seven residents inside for … Continue reading Residents stuck in Brottier elevators

Duquesne students report elevator troubles

Raymond Arke | Asst. News Editor Elevators play a major role in transporting students up and down Duquesne’s hilly campus. Getting stuck in one, however, could really ruin your day — just ask Steven Yost’s family. Last week, on Sept. 26, the elevator in the Forbes Garage got stuck on the fifth floor. Yost, a sophomore pharmacy major, was waiting to meet up with his … Continue reading Duquesne students report elevator troubles

The elevator pitch: Duquesne’s got etiquette problems on every level

By: Duke Staff  This is an editorial piece that does not reflect the views of Duquesne University.  Hey, Duquesne. We need to collectively put down our Starbucks cups and talk about a serious issue plaguing our campus: improper elevator etiquette. For starters, if you are traveling fewer than three floors up or down and do not have any physical limitations, take the stairs. When people … Continue reading The elevator pitch: Duquesne’s got etiquette problems on every level