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Students reflect on a ‘spring break’ like no other

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief 03/18/2021 With no spring break, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the one-year anniversary of a year like no other, Duquesne students have felt increasing frustration, isolation and anxiety. Insert: Wellbeing Day. On Tuesday, the Duquesne community was able to participate in the university’s first-ever Wellbeing Day, giving students a pause from classes and an opportunity to unwind and de-stress. “This is … Continue reading Students reflect on a ‘spring break’ like no other

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Passion for pollo: Chef brings Peru to Pittsburgh

Gillian Fitzgerald | Staff Writer 03/04/2021 “I always wanted to be a chef.” Shelbin Santos, originally from Cusco, Peru, began her life in Pittsburgh working in the corporate business world — but she never saw herself spending life behind a computer. It didn’t give her the thrill she gets from her true passion: cooking. She wanted more. Santos immigrated to the United States not knowing … Continue reading Passion for pollo: Chef brings Peru to Pittsburgh

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Opinions

Perseverance in the face of a pandemic

02/04/2021 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor As we all brace and continue to mask ourselves for the daily hurdles of life, what occupies your attention throughout the day may be quite different than what you were preoccupied with in September of 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic shook all Americans to their core as everyday routines were abruptly changed around the country. This brought forth the need … Continue reading Perseverance in the face of a pandemic

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Arts & Entertainment

Pittsburgh musicians persevere in the midst of pandemic

Olivia Burik staff writer 1/28/21 When the COVID-19 pandemic forced many states into lockdown, concert halls around the nation went silent.   Jim Rodgers, principal contrabassoonist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, recalled March 13, 2020  as the day everything changed.   “We were told to go home and that we were going to be initiating lockdown,” Rodgers said.   With rising fears of the spread … Continue reading Pittsburgh musicians persevere in the midst of pandemic

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Duquesne uses Everlywell COVID-19 testing kits

Zoe Stratos | Staff Writer 01/21/2021 For the past few weeks, emails have been flooding student inboxes with the same sender: Everlywell. In these emails, the company has been asking students to return their Everlywell testing kits before arriving on campus for the spring semester; and more importantly, Everlywell has become a pivotal role in providing safety for Duquesne’s students and other students across the … Continue reading Duquesne uses Everlywell COVID-19 testing kits

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Despite changes, prospective students ‘more energetic’ than before

Gillian Fitzgerald | Staff Writer 11/19/2020 Each college student has the not-so-long ago memories of senior year of high school when they were ready to start their new lives in a world of freedom and opportunities (and, of course, parties). And then there was the other side of things where those students actually had to work to get there. As a high school senior, the … Continue reading Despite changes, prospective students ‘more energetic’ than before

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Duq provides free COVID-19 tests to students

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief 11/19/2020 Duquesne University is providing free COVID-19 testing kits to all students before returning home for the holiday break. The tests arrived earlier than expected, and the university was able to begin distribution Monday. The university is covering the cost of the tests. Distribution began Monday in the Towers Multipurpose Room. Students will be provided with an Everlywell COVID-19 Test Home … Continue reading Duq provides free COVID-19 tests to students

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Term in review: Students reflect on semester like no other

Zoe Stratos | Staff Writer 11/19/2020 The fall 2020 condensed semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to a close as Thanksgiving break and finals week approach for college students across the nation. As Duquesne students gear up for their departure from campus on Nov. 25, they’ve begun to reflect on this unprecedented time. Starting back in the spring 2020 semester, students were sent home … Continue reading Term in review: Students reflect on semester like no other

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Allegheny County issues stay-at-home advisory for residents

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief 11/19/2020 Allegheny County issued a stay-at-home advisory Wednesday, Nov. 18; the same day that the county recorded 620 new coronavirus cases — an all-time high. In a weekly coronavirus briefing Wednesday with county leaders, Allegheny County executive Rich Fitzgerald said that the county has seen “alarming numbers” in regards to COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. While not quite the same level of … Continue reading Allegheny County issues stay-at-home advisory for residents

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Duq clubs host non-COVID Halloween party

Emily Ambery | Staff Writer 11/5/2020 Although all of 2020 has felt like “spooky season,” Duquesne students celebrated the end of it on Halloween at a party hosted by Spiritan Campus Ministry, Crossroads, DU Cares, the Center for Student Involvement and Freshman Development.  On Halloween, the Mellon Hall patio was filled with activities to enjoy: candy, food, prizes and games. Duquesne students came out dressed … Continue reading Duq clubs host non-COVID Halloween party

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