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University pushes back on false statements

Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Sept. 9, 2021 Duquesne University officials and psychology professor Derek Hook said this week that allegations that he promoted the idea of white people committing suicide in a presentation were false and that his comments posted to social media were abbreviated and taken out of context. In a virtual lecture in June to Baltimore-based American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical … Continue reading University pushes back on false statements

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Gladwell tackles assumptions about others in “Talking to Strangers”

10/03/2019 By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer  Malcolm Gladwell’s new book Talking To Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know is perhaps the author’s most timely and important work to date. Throughout the work, Gladwell examines famous case studies like the Amanda Knox trial, when Hernan Cortez conquered the Aztecs and when Neville Chamberlain met Hitler through the lens of psychology. … Continue reading Gladwell tackles assumptions about others in “Talking to Strangers”

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College can be stressful, but you can take control

09/06/2018 By Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist Back in the days of five minutes between classes in the same building and scheduled lunch periods, new school years or semesters never seemed like a big deal. The routine would be pretty much the same as it had always been and at the end of the day, my dogs and my bed were waiting for me at home. … Continue reading College can be stressful, but you can take control

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Mental health stigma causes loneliness

By Alyse Kaminski | Staff Writer 04/12/2018 Seven months ago, I was a first semester freshman in college. Seven months ago, I also found myself at my lowest point, constantly struck with anxiety. Feeling genuine happiness became a rarity and some days I found it too difficult to get out of bed. I silently dealt with anxiety since sophomore year of high school, never telling … Continue reading Mental health stigma causes loneliness

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Halloween acts as ‘pressure valve’

By Gigi Jeddi Duquesne’s pre-Halloween celebrations and decorations are creating a festive atmosphere on campus in preparation for the upcoming holiday. As these events a take place, one Duquesne professor knows why people love to celebrate this spooky holiday. Derek Hook, an associate professor of psychology, said on the surface, Halloween does not make much sense. “It’s unpleasant to be afraid or terrified, but we … Continue reading Halloween acts as ‘pressure valve’

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Duquesne clinical adviser found dead of gunshot wound

By Julian Routh | Editor-in-Chief A clinical supervisor in the Duquesne psychology department was found dead of a gunshot wound Sept. 28 in Fayette County, according to a release by Pittsburgh police. Ryan Hunt, 40, of Observatory Hill, had been missing since Sept. 22 before he was found dead on state game land in German Township, according to police. The cause of death was a … Continue reading Duquesne clinical adviser found dead of gunshot wound

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