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Staff Editorial: Food options have changed, for better…or for worse?

When students arrived back on campus it was hard not to notice the changes to the dining situation at Duquesne University. In Brottier Hall, a new bubble tea and dessert shop — Yo! Brew — opened up. Students with a meal plan noticed that Hogan not only got a face lift but also got late night dining. The Residence Hall Association hosted a Town Hall … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Food options have changed, for better…or for worse?

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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