Examinations and exemptions: the SAT problem

by Mia Lubrani| staff columnist Feb. 10, 2022 By 2024, the College Board will be administering the Scholastic Aptitude Test  (SAT) completely online, as an attempt to modernize the SAT and ensure the safety of test-takers. The new process may have come too late for high school students due to recent claims that the test has become irrelevant to college admission. The SAT is an … Continue reading Examinations and exemptions: the SAT problem

Study tips: Acing final exams and keeping stress levels low

12/07/17 By Krystina Primack | Staff Writer I know it might be hard to believe, since sometimes it feels like the semester just started yesterday, but make no mistake that final exams are upon us once again. With that in mind, I think we can all agree that this time of the semester can get very chaotic and can inspire a lot of stress. And … Continue reading Study tips: Acing final exams and keeping stress levels low

How to relieve stress and prepare for finals

By Duke Staff 10/11/17 So you’ve just finished midterms, your brain is fried and you’re not feeling too great. The Duke is here to let you know it’s not the end of the world. Here are a few tips on how to bounce back from exams. Firstly, take advantage of being at a small college. We’re lucky to be at Duquesne where it’s easier to … Continue reading How to relieve stress and prepare for finals

The Final Countdown: Campus stress builds as exams draw near

By: Seth Culp-Ressler | Asst. Features Editor With classes coming to a close and exams fast approaching, stress and anxiety are beginning to take hold of many a Duquesne student. While this time of the term is undoubtedly one of the most difficult for a vast majority of students, the negative effects can certainly be lessened with some mindful studying, efficient use of resources and … Continue reading The Final Countdown: Campus stress builds as exams draw near