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Staying safe from sexual violence over spring break

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Elizabeth Skrinjar, president of Students Against Sexual Violence at Duquesne, said sexual violence needs to be discussed, especially at the university level. “People need to be vocal about it,” Skrinjar said. More than 40% of students experienced at least one sexually harassing behavior in college, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, a nonprofit that provides leadership in preventing … Continue reading Staying safe from sexual violence over spring break

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DU Campus Ministry sponsors mission trip to support migrant workers

Sairah Aslam | Staff Writer 03/22/18 For years, Duquesne students have participated in a tradition of service and advocacy. Included in this tradition is the continued support for the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and their rights for the past 30 years. In 1993, farmworkers created the Coalition of Immokalee Workers as a grassroots advocacy organization and began campaigning for fair wages and working conditions for … Continue reading DU Campus Ministry sponsors mission trip to support migrant workers

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Duquesne students go far and wide for Spring Break 2018

While many students are perfectly content to stay home and get some well-needed rest during Spring Break, just as many use the time as an opportunity to travel. Whether it be a beach getaway, a road trip or a study abroad course, there are plenty of options available for students — both through Duquesne and other outside organizations. This year, three Duquesne students volunteered to … Continue reading Duquesne students go far and wide for Spring Break 2018

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Breakin’ on a budget: Cheap ways to travel when spring calls

By Leah Devorak | Photo Editor Spring break is next Friday — but wait. You’ve yet to book a trip? Have no fear, because it’s still super easy and affordable to go somewhere last-minute. You just have to know where to look, which is exactly what this guide is here to show you. To start, here are a few pro tips to begin your search … Continue reading Breakin’ on a budget: Cheap ways to travel when spring calls

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Have a rockin’ Spring Break: It’s time to learn guitar

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor I got my first guitar on the morning of my 10th birthday — the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. I can distinctly remember sitting on the living room couch, blindly strumming away at the out-of-tune beast I could barely get my arm around, let alone produce music with. Despite that, I was hooked for a lifetime. That memory resurfaced … Continue reading Have a rockin’ Spring Break: It’s time to learn guitar

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Students serve, learn on mission trips over break

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke Spring break gives students an opportunity to rest and relax. However, this year, 65 Duquesne students and faculty members decided to spend their break helping others through Spiritan Campus Ministry’s Cross-Cultural Mission Experiences trips. Participants traveled to six different locations across the United States to connect and work with diverse communities. The missions were split into three different … Continue reading Students serve, learn on mission trips over break

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Spring book, not break: Spring break 2013 ideas

By Katie Walsh | Opinions Editor Spring break is peeking around the corner and calling all of our names. It’s a well-deserved time to be relaxed and enjoy yourself, with no pesky class to interrupt. Often times, location seems to be the determining factor of if you’ll be having a good time over spring break. I beg to differ. Whether you’re staying in the Steel … Continue reading Spring book, not break: Spring break 2013 ideas

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