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Katie Westbrook Memorial Race going strong for 18th year

09/26/2019 Grace Rosello | Staff Writer On Saturday morning on Mellon Patio, dogs, from a teacup Yorkshire terrier to a huge fluffy husky named Socrates, barked, whined and wagged their tails at each other. Duquesne University School of Law provided red and blue bandanas hung around the dog’s collars in honor of the Katie Westbrook 5k and Dog Walk Memorial Race. Runners stretched as students, … Continue reading Katie Westbrook Memorial Race going strong for 18th year

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Spiritan Mission Experience lends helping hand across the country

Madison Pastrick | Layout & Ad manager 09/18/19 Madison Pastrick (layout & ad manager) took part in one of the trips mentioned.  Most Duquesne students have heard the story of the Spiritans, whether it was from Adam Wasilko’s presentation freshman year, or on A-Walk during Heritage Week. But how many students feel that the Spiritan mission has truly impacted their experiences here at Duquesne University? … Continue reading Spiritan Mission Experience lends helping hand across the country

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Cinco Cantina and DU legends celebrate birthdays

Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer 11/08/2018 Helen Bohr and Jane Ann Byerly — the always-smiling ladies at Cinco Cantina — have worked at Duquesne for a combined total of nearly a century. “Every year we’re going to retire, but then every year we stay,” Jane Ann said with a laugh. When asked what’s the best part of working at Duquesne for almost 50 years each, … Continue reading Cinco Cantina and DU legends celebrate birthdays

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The real story behind the notable ‘Scary Jesus’

04/05/2018 Krystina Primack | Staff Writer Since the early 1960s, Duquesne University has been the proud home of an extremely prominent and unique crucifix. What most students lovingly refer to as Scary Jesus is — according to the Duquesne University Times — actually officially given the title Crucifix, and is the creation of Austrian artist Jos Pirkner. The iconic piece has become one of the … Continue reading The real story behind the notable ‘Scary Jesus’

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Duquesne students go far and wide for Spring Break 2018

While many students are perfectly content to stay home and get some well-needed rest during Spring Break, just as many use the time as an opportunity to travel. Whether it be a beach getaway, a road trip or a study abroad course, there are plenty of options available for students — both through Duquesne and other outside organizations. This year, three Duquesne students volunteered to … Continue reading Duquesne students go far and wide for Spring Break 2018

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