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Pittsburgh decked in green with St. Patrick’s Parade back in full swing

by Mary Liz Flavin | news editor March 17, 2022 On Saturday, March 12, Pittsburgh’s streets were lined with people dressed in green, white and gold as the St. Patrick’s Day parade took place. This 150-year-old tradition was back in full swing after the last two years were canceled due to Covid-19. As the Pittsburgh parade committee says, the parade continues on through “rain, snow … Continue reading Pittsburgh decked in green with St. Patrick’s Parade back in full swing

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Lending a green thumb to our neighbors in Uptown

Kellen Stepler | features editor Sept. 23, 2021 While most Duquesne students were sleeping in Saturday morning, or partying at the fall downtown St. Patrick’s Day parade, some students in Duquesne’s Evergreen Club were picking up trash and other litter around town. Working in tandem with Amplify Church in Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood, four students in Duquesne’s Evergreen Club attended the trash clean-up event Saturday morning … Continue reading Lending a green thumb to our neighbors in Uptown

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‘Green’ group teaches proper recycling

By Casey Chafin | The Duquesne Duke A student group on campus is working hard to clear up any confusion Duquesne students, faculty and staff might have when it comes to proper recycling. Gretchen Scheetz, co-president of Evergreen, a student group dedicated to making Duquesne more environmentally friendly, said her organization is currently working to improve recycling awareness on campus. “People are very confused … … Continue reading ‘Green’ group teaches proper recycling

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DU Sustainability MBA program ranked

By Gigi Jeddi | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne’s Masters of Business Administration with a Sustainability Focus is the 4th best MBA program in the United States and 10th best in the world, according to recent rankings in Corporate Knights Magazine. Diane Ramos, associate director of graduate business programs, teaches outreach classes for the program. The sustainability MBA launched in 2007 and was an immediate success, … Continue reading DU Sustainability MBA program ranked

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Beyond Earth Day: Duquesne goes green all year, on campus and in the community

By: Lauren Zawatski | The Duquesne Duke As Earth Day comes and goes once more, the task of “going green” and keeping planet Earth healthy and sustainable continues to be celebrated. Duquesne does its part not just every April 22, but year round as well. From the “green” co-generation system that powers campus, to community clean ups, to environmentally focused student organizations, the University community … Continue reading Beyond Earth Day: Duquesne goes green all year, on campus and in the community

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2030 District partners with Duquesne

By Max Blechman | The Duquesne Duke The Green Building Alliance’s Pittsburgh initiative, which seeks to reduce energy use, recently expanded to include the Bluff among its participating regions, but it is still unclear what steps Duquesne will take to reach the goals of the program. Duquesne and UPMC Mercy both agreed to take part in the initiative, entitled the 2030 District. The 2030 District … Continue reading 2030 District partners with Duquesne

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Sports

Garcia Wins Close One

By Saúl Berríos-Thomas     Young fighters have to prove they can beat savvy veterans on their way to the top. Some fighters shine in these fights, while other struggle, but get the necessary win. Garcia didn’t look great, but he got the rounds and experience. Williams showed he is a force to be reckoned with. SHOWTIME “CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING” BAYAMON, P.R. Danny Garcia (28-0, 16 … Continue reading Garcia Wins Close One

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Staff Editorial: State of the Union address missed important points

By Duke Staff As President Obama delivered his fifth State of the Union last Tuesday, members of the audience applauded nearly after every topic. While it seemed like a successful evening, a closer inspection of Obama’s words left us at The Duke less than willing to give a standing ovation. Going green (but not evergreen) As President Obama remarked on the current climate changes in … Continue reading Staff Editorial: State of the Union address missed important points

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