Much-needed relief: Maximizing Thanksgiving break

By Nina Saluga | Staff Writer As the semester winds down to a grueling close, Thanksgiving break is the light at the end of the tunnel all of us need to make it through each taxing day until finals. Whether you’re hoping to increase your productivity or achieve maximum R&R, we here at The Duke have you covered on how to get the most out … Continue reading Much-needed relief: Maximizing Thanksgiving break

Prof. John Pollock on winning Emmys for promoting sleep

By Kailey Love | The Duquesne Duke John Pollock, a biology professor at Duquesne, recently was awarded two Mid-Atlantic Region Emmys for creating a TV show on health literacy. We caught up with him to find out how it feels to win two Emmys and to delve into the subject matter of his award-winning show. Q: First, I’d like to congratulate you on your dual … Continue reading Prof. John Pollock on winning Emmys for promoting sleep

Sleep is NOT for the weak: Why staying up late is bad for the brain and body

By: Katie Auwaerter | Asst. Features Editor While making friends and experiencing life lessons is a large part of the experience, students don’t go to college to get our beauty sleep. We are here to earn a degree. We are here to learn the skills necessary for a career we’re passionate about. However, sleep is often sacrificed in order to cram that information into our … Continue reading Sleep is NOT for the weak: Why staying up late is bad for the brain and body