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More than puppy love: pet therapy proves beneficial

By Bridget Seelinger | Student Columnist Despite contemporary research that says pets can help with a student’s overall health, many universities, including Duquesne, ban animals from residence halls and on-campus living. Research says that the benefits animals bring are almost limitless. Animals are great listeners and don’t judge us when we say the wrong thing. They are a source of infinite joy and happiness, whether … Continue reading More than puppy love: pet therapy proves beneficial

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Women’s soccer captures Steel City Classic crown

By: Joseph Sykes | Sports Editor After snagging a 2-0 victory over Robert Morris and a 3-0 win over St. Francis this past weekend, the Duquesne women’s soccer team now holds the title of 2015 Steel City Classic champions. Each member of the team put forth a dominating effort, but it was the squad’s rookie class that made the biggest impact. Three freshmen, Katie O’Connor, … Continue reading Women’s soccer captures Steel City Classic crown

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College police forces changing

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke Police forces at public and private universities across the country have seen an increase in size and strength, according to a recent U.S. Department of Justice study, and this is no different at Duquesne. A report by the justice department found that in over 900 four-year institutions, the number of institutions with sworn police officers rose from 75 … Continue reading College police forces changing

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Dukes take step in right direction in City Game

Pat Higgins | Sports Editor After three early season matchups with less-than-stellar opponents, the Dukes faced their biggest test yet against Pitt in the 83rd annual City Game. Against an ACC team with ACC size, the Red & Blue held their own. The size Ferry has added in the frontcourt and the speed he’s gathered in the backcourt helped shrink the gap between Pitt’s nationally-recognized … Continue reading Dukes take step in right direction in City Game

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Campaign planned to raise school spirit

By Kaye Burnet | For The Duquesne Duke The Student Government Association is teaming up with the athletics department and the Red & Blue Crew in a comprehensive campaign to promote school pride. The SPIRIT campaign will feature a t-shirt exchange, sponsored by the athletics department, in which students can trade in their clothing from other universities for official Duquesne attire in the bookstore, according … Continue reading Campaign planned to raise school spirit

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DU coach signs with Panthers

By Addie Smith and Pat Higgins | The Duquesne Duke After a week of speculation and rumors, the University of Pittsburgh signed Suzie McConnell-Serio to a six-year contract to take over the head coaching position after the school fired Agnus Berenato on April 1. The move comes on the heels of McConnell-Serio’s most successful year in her six-year tenure at Duquesne. Despite previously denying rumors … Continue reading DU coach signs with Panthers

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Ferry, McConnell-Serio plan to stay

Addie Smith, Wes Crosby and Pat Higgins | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne University basketball head coaches Jim Ferry and Suzie McConnell-Serio said Tuesday that they had not been contacted by other schools and are not planning to leave, despite speculation about their futures on the Bluff. Ferry said Internet reports linking him to an open job at Hofstra University are not true and he denied … Continue reading Ferry, McConnell-Serio plan to stay

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