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Reflecting on where I’ve been and where I’m going

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief I am a nearly 25-years-old undergraduate student. I have been aware of my status as a non-traditional student at Duquesne since I enrolled, but it hasn’t hit me until the start of this semester. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s the freshman class making me feel old. Maybe it’s because I have an easier time referring to professors and administrators by … Continue reading Reflecting on where I’ve been and where I’m going

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News

Osteopathic medicine school receives ‘candidate status’

By Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Known for its strong presence in health care education, Duquesne announced Jan. 7 that the new proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) has received candidate status from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, cementing another step toward its launch in fall 2024. The moves within the college, which was formally proposed in August 2019, are coming at the right … Continue reading Osteopathic medicine school receives ‘candidate status’

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Duquesne’s COVID-19 response lacks full commitment to protecting students

08/27/2020 Alexander Wolfe | Staff Writer Amidst the deluge of emails from Doug Frizzell and President Ken Gormley informing students of new university restrictions, policies and updates to the ostentatious ‘HyFlex’ plan, one might arrive at the conclusion that the administration is doing everything in its power to keep Duquesne students safe during these difficult times. We know that preventing the spread of COVID-19 requires … Continue reading Duquesne’s COVID-19 response lacks full commitment to protecting students

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Features

The Day After Halloween: Why students have off

Ashley Newman | Staff Writer Each year, Duquesne students are gifted with the day after Halloween off from classes. Many people may take the day to relax after the festivities or get ahead on their work, but have you ever wondered why Duquesne always takes Nov. 1 off for a holiday? Nov. 1 is All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation in the Catholic … Continue reading The Day After Halloween: Why students have off

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Features

New project shares context for local communities

According to the 2017 U.S. Census, 22 percent of Pittsburgh residents live below the poverty line. That means nearly 1 in 5 people on the streets of Pittsburgh are living in poverty, compared to the national average of 14.6 percent. In recent months, there has been plenty of coverage about the unity of the people of Pittsburgh and how the community is so resilient. We … Continue reading New project shares context for local communities

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Arts & Entertainment

DU’s three choirs impress at joint performance

Griffin Sendek | Staff Writer 10/25/18 Saturday, Oct. 20,  the Mary Pappert School of Music presented a student choir performance in the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. The performance was titled There Was A Time and featured three groups: the Pappert Women’s Chorale, University Singers and Voices of Spirit. There Was A Time was made possible by the Director of Choral Activities Caron Daley and Conductor Joseph … Continue reading DU’s three choirs impress at joint performance

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Features

200 years of “Frankenstein” haunt Duquesne

Jamie Crow | Staff Writer 08/30/2018 During a stormy summer on Lake Geneva in Switzerland 200 years ago, Mary Shelley penned her famous novel Frankenstein for a writing competition between friends. It is a story that has captivated and horrified audiences for ages. In an effort to celebrate the classic’s longevity, the history of its author and the science behind the fiction, Duquesne University is … Continue reading 200 years of “Frankenstein” haunt Duquesne

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Resources and advice for transfer students at DU

Krystina Primack | Staff Writer 10/12/17 Well, fellow Dukes, it’s that time of year again. The weather doesn’t know the meaning of consistency, pumpkin-spice mania has returned in full swing and, most prominently, Duquesne’s newest students have been set free on campus, ready to explore, make friends and, of course, ace their classes. I’m proud to say that I’m one of those new students — … Continue reading Resources and advice for transfer students at DU

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Opinions

Changing schools can improve college experience

By Jamie Crow | Student Columnist Let’s go back in time for a second. It’s your senior year of high school and you’re drowning in college applications. You’re about to make one of the biggest decisions of your life, and you want to be confident about it. After months of applying and contemplating, you finally pick a school and become so excited for the new … Continue reading Changing schools can improve college experience

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Freshman Year Mistakes to Avoid

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor How are you supposed to know what to do in a brand new situation? This might seem like the ultimate question for any incoming freshmen. Everything is new and exciting (freedom!), but terrifying at the same time (finding friends?!). New students will want to make the most of their first year on the Bluff without any serious missteps along … Continue reading Freshman Year Mistakes to Avoid

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