New cafe lets the juice loose on campus

Nataley Davis | staff writer Jenifer Kotchey walked into the Pittsburgh Juice Company in the city’s Lawrenceville neighborhood after attending a yoga class next door. Ever since, Kotchey has been passionate about making her own juice and learning about nutrition to supplement exercise. Kotchey also began a friendship with the owner of the store, Naomi Hoppell, which then turned into a partnership to expand the … Continue reading New cafe lets the juice loose on campus

On-campus dining is improving, but not yet perfect

09/13/2018 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor If you’re a freshman, there’s a good chance you’re probably wondering what the heck is up with Duquesne’s food situation. Hogan Dining Center in Towers is a far cry from home-cooked meals you might be used to, and the pizza you can pick up at Incline is, like, mostly grease. In a uniquely bad way. The truth is, … Continue reading On-campus dining is improving, but not yet perfect

Campus dining halls in need of culinary upgrade

02/01/2018 By Ollie Gratzinger | Features Editor  They say you are what you eat. If that’s the case, how many of us here on the Bluff are some variation of a Towers’ grilled cheese? Well, it isn’t like there are that many other delicacies to choose from. The dining hall formerly known as Options has been converted into something that looks like a mall’s food … Continue reading Campus dining halls in need of culinary upgrade

Students call commuter meal plans ‘a rip-off’

By Carolyn Conte | The Duquesne Duke A close look at on-campus dining prices reveals that Duquesne’s commuters overpay for university meal plans. The results show it would be cheaper to pay for campus food with cash than to purchase a commuter meal plan without financial aid, according to information on the Duquesne Dining web page. Commuters can choose to purchase meal plans, unlike resident … Continue reading Students call commuter meal plans ‘a rip-off’

Duquesne on zero dollars a day

By: Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke I wake a few minutes earlier than usual, get ready for the day and scurry toward the Assumption Hall lobby. When I enter, boxes of fresh donuts and steaming thermoses of hot chocolate and coffee greet me. The best part is: this breakfast won’t cost me a thing. After receiving the millionth “Advice and a Slice” email from … Continue reading Duquesne on zero dollars a day