Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer When we talk about studying abroad at Duquesne, a lot of people immediately think about Rome or Dublin, and those are lovely programs, and I’ve heard such great stories from friends who went. But what I really want you to know is that there is quite literally a world of opportunities for you to pursue. If you have the chance, … Continue reading My college experience with foreign affairs
Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope on May 8, becoming the first American pope in the 2000-year history of the Catholic Church. He is also considered a cardinal of Latin America because he spent many years as a missionary in Peru, eventually becoming a citizen there. The 69-year-old new pontiff chose the name Leo XIV. Continue reading Duquesne community reacts to Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff
Capri Scarcelli A&E Editor 10/29/20 Courtesy of Duquesne’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Collegiate 100 and Center for Global Engagement, Duquesne in Rome professor Elizabeth Lev was granted the opportunity to give an astounding art history presentation on the story of Edmonia Lewis: the first African-American/Native-American sculptor of the late 1800s. Lev, a Boston native, is an art historian who studies, writes and teaches the … Continue reading Virtual “Black Arts Matter” presentation exhibits cultural impact
2/28/2019 By Timothy Rush | Staff Columnist On Feb. 22, the Vatican began a four-day meeting of 190 church leaders to address the ongoing issue of sexual abuse within the Church. The meeting was called “The Protection of Minors in the Church,” with an emphasis on listening to abuse victims and tackling the issue head-on — something that many church officials had hoped for, especially … Continue reading Vatican must be accountable in light of sexual assault claims
Anna Walnoha | Staff Writer 09/21/17 To have the opportunity to study abroad is amazing. You have the chance to take in new places and cultures, meet new people and maybe even make lifelong friends or find an incredible story to tell on a job interview. After you sign up to study abroad, talk to your advisor and attend the classes, meetings and orientation that … Continue reading Rome traveler talks truth about studying abroad
By Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer Taking a Social Justice class on campus is pretty cool, but how much cooler would it be to take that class in another country? Duquesne prides itself for the amount of students it sends off to study abroad each year. 20 to 30 percent of the Duquesne student population travels to places as far as Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, … Continue reading So you want to study abroad…
By Julian Routh | Asst. News Editor Before a new pope can serve the Catholic church in wake of Pope Benedict XVI’s official resignation this evening, there have been recent changes in the rules of the conclave and personnel of the group of cardinals who will elect his successor. At the time Benedict announced his resignation on Feb. 11, there were 117 Cardinals under the … Continue reading The changing face of the Catholic Church
By Katie Walsh | Opinions Editor Pope Benedict XVI’s successor will have a number of issues to face upon stepping into his place as the head of the Catholic Church. Topics range from defending traditional Catholic thought to addressing a growing world church and responding to the sexual abuse allegations that have rocked the Church for a number of years. During his eight-year reign at … Continue reading Times are a-changing: Issues facing the Catholic Church
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