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BREAKING: Duquesne announces new partnership for Brottier Hall

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-Chief 05/09/18 After initially revealing it was looking into working with third-parties on Brottier Hall last summer, Duquesne announced on May 9 that it has finalized the acquisition of the upperclassman apartment building. The deal, with Radnor Property Group and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, includes plans to “modernize and renovate the property,” according to a university press release. The sale price … Continue reading BREAKING: Duquesne announces new partnership for Brottier Hall

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Staff Ed: Housing rules need adapting for new students

From the pattern of the past two years, incoming freshman class sizes seem to trend bigger and bigger. This sounds exciting, as more people joining the campus community is always welcomed. However, we’ve also seen that these classes’ living situations become more and more tight. Earlier this academic year, we saw issues with students being placed into temporary housing that included kitchenettes and lounges. The … Continue reading Staff Ed: Housing rules need adapting for new students

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Room policy creates turmoil

By Brandon Addeo | Asst. News Editor Find a roommate or pay the price. That’s what Duquesne has always told students who are occupying double rooms by themselves after their roommates move out. But the long-standing Duquesne housing policy of “room consolidation” has come under fire this semester as some students struggle to find roommates and avoid rate hikes. Sophomore secondary education major Marissa Vaul … Continue reading Room policy creates turmoil

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