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Across two campuses, student finds her own orbit

Penelope Lee | staff writer At Duquesne, Samiya Henry stands out not only for her pace but also for her purpose. She is a senior managing two degrees, two campuses, and still has time to participate in what she loves. “This is exactly what I want,” Henry said. “I can explore different avenues and walk away with two degrees.” Henry is entering her fifth year … Continue reading Across two campuses, student finds her own orbit

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Stephen Hawking lives on posthumously in science

By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor In 1963, Stephen Hawking was given only a few years to live following a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, colloquially known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. A few years became 55, and the young, talented student became the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University — a position once held by Sir Isaac Newton — and, later, one of the … Continue reading Stephen Hawking lives on posthumously in science

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