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

Duquesne places money in offshore hedge fund accounts

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-Chief & Kailey Love | Managing Editor 10/18/2018 This is the third article in the Duke Deep Dives series. The way in which private universities handle their finances is often scrutinized, as students voice their opinions and finance scholars examine university motivations. Duquesne is no exception. Recently, studies have shown private colleges and universities often place significant money in offshore hedge fund … Continue reading Duquesne places money in offshore hedge fund accounts

STAFF ED: SGA budget transparency still lacking

09/13/2018 By Duke Staff “I think it’s essential that we release the budget.” — James Joyce, current SGA Vice President of Finance in 2018. “Transparency is one of the key elements that we would like to focus on … I think that we need to make SGA more transparent.” — Maria Miller, current SGA Vice President of Communication in 2017. On Sunday, Sept. 9, the … Continue reading STAFF ED: SGA budget transparency still lacking