The Duke staff share Valentine’s Day ideas

The editorial staff Charlotte Shields-Rossi: DIY Galentine’s Day Valentine’s Day isn’t just for people in romantic relationships, it’s also a time to celebrate friendships, and you don’t have to break the bank to do so. First go to Five Below or the Dollar Tree and get some decorations (streamers, banners, fake flowers, decorative plates — the works) if you want to go above and beyond … Continue reading The Duke staff share Valentine’s Day ideas

New vice provost announced for Duq

By Kellan Stepler | Staff Writer The start of a new school year can signal many changes and new beginnings for most people. Take Dr. Jeffrey Miller, for example. Miller was named vice provost of Duquesne University in July. University Provost David Dausey said in a statement to the DU Times that, “Jeff Miller has provided the steady leadership necessary for the progress we have … Continue reading New vice provost announced for Duq

Men of Excellence award given to DU faculty

1/24/2019 Olivia Donia | Staff Writer Assistant Vice President of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) Jeff Mallory has been selected for the New Pittsburgh Courier’s Men of Excellence Award. The New Pittsburgh Courier, one of the country’s oldest nationwide black newspapers, awards the Men of Excellence Award every year to a “local African-American man who inspires others through their vision, leadership, and dedication … Continue reading Men of Excellence award given to DU faculty

Editor-in-Chief wishes campus to strive to do better

Zach Landau | Editor-in-Chief 04/26/2018 I guess the beginning is a better place to start than any. Sophomore year, then-News Editor for The Duquesne Duke Kaye Burnet invited me to write reviews for the paper. Assured I would fit right in, I showed up one Tuesday night to be greeted by a raucous, accusatory “What makes you think you can write for me?” from former … Continue reading Editor-in-Chief wishes campus to strive to do better

Duke staff grateful for advisor’s decade-long service

Duke Staff 04/26/2018 With bittersweet hearts, we present to you more than just the last paper of the academic year, but also a shift in The Duke’s internal staff. With the end of the semester, we say goodbye to Robert “Bobby” Kerlik, who has been The Duke’s academic advisor for 10 years. His advisory position and role at The Duke may not be apparent to … Continue reading Duke staff grateful for advisor’s decade-long service

In terrible times, students must stay informed

By Duke Staff A lot has happened these past couple of weeks, between actual, literal Nazis marching in Charlottesville and another terror attack in Barcelona. And while we at The Duke would like to welcome the incoming freshman class with frivolity and excitement, the fact of the matter is that it no longer feels appropriate. As such, we would like to extend a plea to … Continue reading In terrible times, students must stay informed