All work no play: American work culture is a killer

Ember Duke | layout editor | Your job isn’t your life. However, it does determine how you get to live outside of work. It determines your financial liberties and can be detrimental to your attention out of the office. The average American spends a third of their life at work, according to Gettysburg College. Even off the clock, there is still an expectation from many … Continue reading All work no play: American work culture is a killer

Parkhurst employees’ protest proceeds down A-Walk; $0.30 pay increase not enough

by Alicia Dye | staff writer March 24, 2022 Parkhurst workers at Duquesne University have been fighting for a better wage and a better contract with their employer, Parkhurst, over the last week, leading to a protest on March 23 on A-Walk. The workers handed out flyers to students March 18, which told students the ongoing issues and encouraged students to stand with the workers … Continue reading Parkhurst employees’ protest proceeds down A-Walk; $0.30 pay increase not enough

Access to vaccines: Let pharmacy employees give more shots

by Mohammad Sajjad | staff columnist March 24, 2022 Think about the last time you received a vaccine. Chances are that it was administered by either a pharmacist or another pharmacy employee. With 90% of Americans living within five miles of a pharmacy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pharmacies have proven to be some of the most accessible health and wellness … Continue reading Access to vaccines: Let pharmacy employees give more shots