New security studies major gains popularity

Hallie Lauer | Layout Editor 11/16/17 Students now have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of alum Michael Hayden, into careers in organizations such as the NSA and the CIA. This is all possible through Duquesne’s new International Security Studies major. International Security Studies, which is part of the interdisciplinary program at Duquesne is a bachelor of arts program. The goal of the International … Continue reading New security studies major gains popularity

The Duquesne DukeNovember 16, 2017Leave a comment

Features

New campus concessions bring new obsessions

Ollie Gratzinger | Features Editor With the start of a new semester here on the Bluff, Duquesne has unveiled a slew of dining delights designed to offer up some variety to on-campus eating. When Hogan’s pizza and burgers start to get a little tiresome, chicken tenders at Incline no longer satisfy and you realize it is neither economical nor remotely healthy to survive on Starbucks … Continue reading New campus concessions bring new obsessions

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News

Akinci set to become new Duquesne health sciences school dean

Raymond Arke | Asst. News Editor A professional with international experience will take over as dean of Duquesne students in health sciences majors. Last week, it was announced that Fevzi Akinci, formerly a professor and administrator at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, will become the new dean of Rangos School of Health Sciences starting this July. In a statement to The Duke, Akinci described his … Continue reading Akinci set to become new Duquesne health sciences school dean

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News

Duquesne JMA to launch new Sports Information and Media major

Liza Zulick | Staff Writer Duquesne’s Journalism and Multimedia Arts (JMA) department is launching a new Sports Information and Media major, minor and certificate for the Fall 2017 semester. Available to current and future students, the new major uses all of the same university cores as JMA and adds new, required sports media classes. JMA professors Robert Healy and Robert Bellamy created this new major … Continue reading Duquesne JMA to launch new Sports Information and Media major

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Opinions

Freshman Year Mistakes to Avoid

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor How are you supposed to know what to do in a brand new situation? This might seem like the ultimate question for any incoming freshmen. Everything is new and exciting (freedom!), but terrifying at the same time (finding friends?!). New students will want to make the most of their first year on the Bluff without any serious missteps along … Continue reading Freshman Year Mistakes to Avoid

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Arts & Entertainment

Kid Cudi changes pace with unexpected gem “Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven”

By Serena Johnson | The Duquesne Duke Amidst crackling, retro static, muffled mutters croak over a lo-fi electric guitar sequence. This leaves curious listeners with a staggering sense of perplexity that the mad scientist behind this grunge concoction more than likely planned on provoking. Enter hip hop’s brilliantly rebellious offspring, Kid Cudi, with his latest studio album, “Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven” – a seemingly suicidal compilation … Continue reading Kid Cudi changes pace with unexpected gem “Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven”

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Men’s basketball unveils four new looks for 2015-16 season

By Joseph Sykes | Sports Editor In order to feel good, you have to look good, and the Duquesne men’s basketball team knows that. To prove it, the team revealed some slick new threads in honor of the club’s 100th season on the Bluff. According to the players, they originally found out that they would be getting new kits at the end of last season. … Continue reading Men’s basketball unveils four new looks for 2015-16 season

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Arts & Entertainment

Meeting of Important People release new single at Warhol

By Julian Routh | News Editor The best deal on Record Store Day couldn’t be found at Jerry’s, Dave’s or the Attic, surprisingly. Instead, it was over on the North Shore at the Warhol Museum, where indie pop rockers Meeting of Important People handed out dozens of free flexi-vinyls of their new single, “All Rode Off Together.” And as if the free disc wasn’t enough, the trio performed the song … Continue reading Meeting of Important People release new single at Warhol

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News

Black box theater coming to Duquesne

By Julian Routh | News Editor Construction of a $4.5 million black box theater on Duquesne’s campus could begin in April, according to University officials. The 10,500 square-foot theater, the first in school history, will sit adjacent to the Mary Pappert School of Music at Seitz and Locust streets. It will be used primarily for performances by the Red Masquers, the Spotlight Musical Theatre Company … Continue reading Black box theater coming to Duquesne

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News

Adjunct union, DU await ruling

By Julian Routh | News Editor Duquesne University officials said this week they are awaiting a ruling from the National Labor Relations Board before making any changes to the part-time faculty system, a source of controversy since the death of a former adjunct French teacher. Timothy Austin, provost and vice-president for academic affairs, said the administration is not commenting on issues surrounding the adjunct faculty … Continue reading Adjunct union, DU await ruling

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