by Zachary Petroff | staff writer April 28, 2022 A group of volunteers donned Duquesne red hair nets and worked vigorously, shouting words of encouragement to one another across the arena. In roughly two hours, the sea of volunteers packaged 75,000 meals, a monumental way for the newest generation of Dukes to start their time on the Bluff. “We don’t have time to chit-chat, we’re … Continue reading Newly admitted students experience the Spirit
Emily Ambery | staff writer Dec. 2, 2021 A group of Duquesne students are ready to take history outside of learning facts in a textbook and lectures, and have created a new history club on the Bluff. The co-creators of the Duquesne History club are junior English and History major, Tommy DeMauro; junior History major, political science and Spanish minor, Thadeus Benson and sophomore political … Continue reading Club plans to get students amped on history
Nicholas Zotos | staff writer Dec. 2, 2021 With the semester coming to a close, freshmen across Duquesne’s campus have successfully braved their first full semester of college. The frustrations and dreams of the first semester of college are winding down, and now many have fully embraced what it means to be a Duquesne student. After an unconventional senior year of high school, freshmen nationwide … Continue reading Freshmen reflect on first taste of college life
Nicholas Zotos | staff writer Nov. 18, 2021 With the holiday season approaching, anxiety associated with final exams is still present. Students have been figuring out new ways to combat this stress. On Nov. 14, in the Student Union NiteSpot, Duquesne pharmacy students Amanda Kearns, Kahlee Hall and Madelyn Ardnt hosted a Service Sunday event where they made sensory stress relief bags for finals. The … Continue reading Sensory bags help students combat stress from semester
Emily Ambery | staff writer Nov. 18, 2021 The North Shore Station Podcast is upping the ante on all things NFL featuring hot takes, best bets and weekly segments with up-to-date information and commentary. The podcast is hosted by Duquesne Sports Information and Media majors, seniors Dominic Ferro, Lucas D’Orazio and sophomore Camden Oyler. Started with a tweet, The North Shore Station Podcast began recording … Continue reading Talking football; students create podcast to enhance broadcasting skills
Mary Liz Flavin | news editor Nov. 11, 2021 Students gathered around the various tables and participated in raffles, a wheel of prizes and food and drink tables Monday as they celebrated what it means to be a first generation student attending Duquesne University. On Nov. 8, the First Generation Student Celebration was held on the third floor of the Student Union. Angela Fichter, a … Continue reading First-generation students are recognized and celebrated
Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Nov. 4, 2021 As Emma Patton makes her morning commute to campus from the South Side, she often sees people holding signs that read: “Homeless.” Sifting through her wallet and compartments in her car, she feels compelled to give something, but never has cash on her. Many students experience the same every day, wanting to help, but not having the … Continue reading Duquesne students prepare care packages
Colleen Hammond | editor-in-chief Oct. 28, 2021 “The first thing that went through my head was total fear,” said Duquesne senior Bridget Bove as gunshots rang out near her apartment in the South Side last week. “It sounded like it was right outside,” Bove said. Bove, although a devotee of South Side living, like many other students has observed a noticeable increase in dangerous situations … Continue reading Even as gun problems grow, students stick to the South Side
Katia Faroun and Kellen Stepler | The Duquesne Duke 04/15/2021 In a message sent to all students Wednesday afternoon, Duquesne President Ken Gormley announced that the university will be distributing funds to every student to provide assistance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The university received roughly $14 million as part of the American Rescue Plan act of 2021 — the most recent stimulus package … Continue reading Student COVID-19 Relief Funds
Jacob Yanosick | staff writer 2/25/21 Funky Fly, a jazz-inspired funk group, performed at The Duke’s musician showcase on Feb. 20, offering their genre-mixing musical talent and sharing their many influences. The four-member group consists of two Duquesne students, a 10th grader and a 22-year-old. With Eric Dowdell Jr. on bass, the four-member band is composed of Winston Bell on saxophone, Henry Schultz on keys … Continue reading Funky Fly brings new sound to Duquesne
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