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Staff Editorial:Just one snowday?

As the University of Pittsburgh, Carlow University and Chatham University students all reported to virtual classes on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Duquesne students were slipping, sliding and skidding onto campus. The decision to reopen campus only a day after the largest single-day snowstorm since 2010 was irresponsible and rash on the part of the university administration. However, absolutely none of this is to say that Facilities … Continue reading Staff Editorial:Just one snowday?

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Officials reflect on snow removal woes

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor A combination of inexperienced snow plow drivers and broken-down vehicles are why Pittsburgh struggled to clear nearly a foot of snow last week, Mayor Corey O’Connor said. “We did what we could,” O’Connor said. The mayor called a roundtable meeting on Monday with Department of Public Works officials to discuss where they can improve for future snowstorms. During last week’s … Continue reading Officials reflect on snow removal woes

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The first snow of the year covers Duquesne’s campus

Josh Imhof | features editor As the sun set on Tuesday evening, Paul Miller, an associate professor of musicianship at Duquesne and computer science student, stood on the snow-covered McCloskey Field and dodged chunks of slush hurled at him by his son. Miller, a former New York and Colorado resident, said he is no stranger to snowy weather, but has mixed feelings about it. “I … Continue reading The first snow of the year covers Duquesne’s campus

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Duquesne misses out on snow days

Staff Editorial Last week’s cold blast reminded everyone of Pittsburgh weather’s whiny disposition, with temperatures plummeting to the low teens. The Duquesne student body and faculty still bundled up and trudged its way to classes, which could have easily been switched to Zoom or other virtual instruction alternatives. Most days this month have been below the usual average for Pittsburgh winters, according to CBS News. … Continue reading Duquesne misses out on snow days

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Shoveling away the Pittsburgh winter blues

by Brentaro Yamane | layout editor Feb. 17, 2022 During a snowstorm, it wouldn’t be surprising to see high school football players staying inside their homes, either training in their basements or playing video games in their rooms.  However, when members of the Bethel Park High School football program saw snow fall this January, they took initiative. On the day before Martin Luther King Jr. … Continue reading Shoveling away the Pittsburgh winter blues

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A look into the roles of Duquesne facilities management

02/22/2018 By Krystina Primack | Staff Writer Duquesne University is doubtlessly a beautiful and well-maintained campus, and has often been described as park-like and welcoming. We are all aware that keeping this campus as safe and as clean as it is involves consistent hard work, but has anyone ever wondered what that hard work really entails? Unsurprisingly, Duquesne’s facilities management team functions as a well-oiled … Continue reading A look into the roles of Duquesne facilities management

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Biking commuters brace for harsh weather arrival

Kaye Burnet | Staff Writer With Halloween behind us and the possibility of freezing rain and snow ahead, one group on campus is affected more than most by the forthcoming precipitation: cycling commuters. According to the Office of Commuter Affairs, commuters make up the majority of Duquesne’s student body. While most commuters drive to campus, some walk from Uptown or South Side, take buses from … Continue reading Biking commuters brace for harsh weather arrival

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Weathering the weather when the going gets cold

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor Welcome to the Continuing Misadventures of a Displaced Duquesne Student, a series in which Features Editor Seth Culp-Ressler grapples with his newfound life off campus. For the veterans of apartment life, feel free to laugh at his incompetence. For non-veterans, perhaps the mistakes he chronicles are valuable lessons. Chapter Six: The Winter Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted six more … Continue reading Weathering the weather when the going gets cold

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Winter is coming: How to prepare for cold commutes

By Elsa Buehler | Staff Writer It’s about that time of year again. As winter approaches, you can almost hear the groans of 9,500 miserable students wondering why they chose to spend their college years on the literal cliff of a campus that is Duquesne University. No one — not walkers, bikers, drivers, residents, commuters or professors — is safe from the brutal, frigid winters … Continue reading Winter is coming: How to prepare for cold commutes

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