Dr. Philip Auron 1952-2024

‘Passionate’ biological sciences professor dies at 72-years-old Spencer Thomas & Megan Trotter & Ember Duke | editor-in-chief & news editor & layout editor | Philip Auron, a longtime professor in Duquesne’s Department of Biological Sciences died on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the age of 72, after a battle with cancer. Auron started at Duquesne in 2006, after spending four years across town at the University … Continue reading Dr. Philip Auron 1952-2024

New Pennsylvania law cracks down on hazing

Gabriella DiPietro | News Editor 10/25/2018 After the hazing-related death of Penn State student and Beta Theta Pi fraternity pledge Timothy Piazza in February 2017, Pennsylvania legislators have decided to increase the punishment and penalties for hazing in Piazza’s memory. The new anti-hazing law, named the Timothy Piazza Anti-Hazing Law, unanimously passed legislature. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed the legislation on Friday, Oct. 19, authorizing … Continue reading New Pennsylvania law cracks down on hazing

Greek Life overcomes bad reputation

By Sam Fatula | Asst. A&E Editor Friendship, character, justice and education. These are the principles by which I live as a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity.  They are spoken before every weekly chapter meeting to establish our beliefs and foundation as a brotherhood. In the Greek Life community, many other organizations also have a declaration, preamble, pledge, etc. quite similar to this, which … Continue reading Greek Life overcomes bad reputation