Finally finding the “an” to my “plan” at school

Julia Halvas | staff writer I came to Duquesne with a set of expectations about how college would be — a plan. Well, it’s been three years since I started college, and everything has changed. Three years on the same campus, typing on the same computer. Three years of labs, heartbreaks and making new friends. Three years of finding out who I am and what … Continue reading Finally finding the “an” to my “plan” at school

Opinions editor Naomi Girson at her high school graduation.

The view from halfway through the undergraduate years

Naomi Girson | opinions editor I’m barely justifying college, to be honest. It’s expensive, but I’m managing. It’s hard work, but I’m not drowning in my studies. It’s alright, but I really hope this won’t end up being the best time of my life. Commitment day is May 1, and yet I was unattached to a plan until June of my senior year. It was … Continue reading The view from halfway through the undergraduate years

The future of American public health is looking up

by Colleen Hammond | editor-in-chief April 7, 2022 As Covid-19 cases decline across the country (likely temporarily), society begins to take a collective breath to reflect on the destruction the pandemic has caused over the past two years. With the scratch of the head, many find themselves asking, “How could this have happened? Where did we go wrong?”  The answer: There is plenty of blame … Continue reading The future of American public health is looking up

Future’s double outing surprising yet thought-provoking

By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer The prolific rapper Future has released two albums in the past two weeks. The first, titled “FUTURE,” came out on Feb. 17 and the other, “HNDRXX,” on Feb. 24. Both are nothing short of phenomenal works of art, with a powerful message lying underneath their lyrics and form. The two albums really synthesize into one album when carefully examined … Continue reading Future’s double outing surprising yet thought-provoking

Seniors report hope, anxiety for the future

Carolyn Conte and Raymond Arke | The Duquesne Duke The curtain is drawing to a close for many students’ college days. Many graduating seniors have begun to look ahead towards their new lives — with equal parts anticipation and anxiety. The Duke sat down with several to reflect on their undergraduate years and look into what the future holds. Trip Peters, a political science major, … Continue reading Seniors report hope, anxiety for the future