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Throwback Thursday: The most important stories of the 1990s

Raymond Arke | News Editor 10/26/17 Most of the students at Duquesne were learning to walk and talk during the 1990s, so The Duke News section takes a look back at the big events of the decade that still impact the world today. The First Gulf War aka Operation Desert Storm (1991) Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded the small, oil-rich country of Kuwait drawing worldwide … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The most important stories of the 1990s

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Homecoming celebrations welcome students old and new

By Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer 10/05/17 Whether your “story has just begun” or your “story began here,” many would agree that Duquesne has left a significant impact on our college experience. Thanks to Alumni Engagement, all generations of alumni, students, families and friends can gather together for a nostalgic weekend filled with exciting activities geared toward celebrating the university’s legacy. Duquesne has been bringing … Continue reading Homecoming celebrations welcome students old and new

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The coming of Fall promises ample autumn adventures at DU

By Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer Fall has always been one of the busiest times of the year. Students are heading back to school which means the daily grind of homework assignments, studying and working hard is back and in action. But, fear not! While keeping up with academics is important, it is also essential to salvage some free time for yourself as well. Luckily, … Continue reading The coming of Fall promises ample autumn adventures at DU

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‘Pokémon GO’s’ anniversary invites retrospective

By Zach Landau | A&E Editor Happy One-Year Anniversary to Pokémon GO. I guess. Truth be told, I am just impressed that The Pokémon Company didn’t completely abandon GO at this point. Despite being immensely popular (believe it or not, it is — its team announced over 750 million copies were downloaded as of last month), the game both was and is broken. The game … Continue reading ‘Pokémon GO’s’ anniversary invites retrospective

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Artists showcase diverse work at Three Rivers Arts Festival

Ollie Gratzinger | Features Editor  It isn’t summer in the ‘Burgh until the annual Three Rivers Arts Festival comes to town. From its start in 1960, the festival has given artists the opportunity to sell their work to the many visitors and residents that attend each year. Take a look below at some of the exhibits featured in this year’s event, which ran from June 2 to June … Continue reading Artists showcase diverse work at Three Rivers Arts Festival

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Bluff Street food trucks to benefit Duquesne clubs

By Elsa Buehler | Staff Writer As was made clear during the food truck event last week, there is one magical factor that unites every Duquesne student: food. Well, on April 20, there was plenty of good food to be found on Bluff Street, directly behind Mellon Hall. This was the day of the “Duq-A-Palooza Food Truck Frenzy” — a mouthful (literally) of an event … Continue reading Bluff Street food trucks to benefit Duquesne clubs

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Spring 2016 Duquesne Events Preview

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor While it may not feel like the season ever even started, as of yesterday, yet another winter break has been relegated to the history books. Classes are back in full swing, and the multitudes of events to be found around campus are back as well. From milkshake nights to comedians to ping pong tournaments, the schedule is as diverse and … Continue reading Spring 2016 Duquesne Events Preview

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Spring 2015 Duquesne Events: A look into the coming semester’s campus happenings

By: Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor Today marks the beginning of yet another semester up on the Bluff, meaning the three-week break from essays, homework and studying is over. Not all is lost, however, because with the fresh term comes a host of new and exciting campus events, well-deserved distractions from the day-to-day grind of the school year. More than that, they provide a great … Continue reading Spring 2015 Duquesne Events: A look into the coming semester’s campus happenings

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