By Duke Staff Students of Duquesne, where have our manners gone? Gumberg Library recently announced a new policy for finals week: Students who leave their unattended belongings on tables in the library for too long will have their items confiscated and held at the front counter for pick-up. This is the library staff’s latest effort in its battle against students who use their backpacks, coats … Continue reading Gumberg grievances: study with courtesy
By Ollie Gratzinger | Staff Columnist We’ve all heard it: College is the time to let loose. In most contexts, that just means figuring yourself out and discovering what you want to dedicate your life to for the next forty-ish years. No biggie, right? Sometimes, though, experimenting can be taken to the next level, and some dabbles are more dangerous than others. Among the risks … Continue reading Red Bull, vodka can have same effect as cocaine
By Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer Taking a Social Justice class on campus is pretty cool, but how much cooler would it be to take that class in another country? Duquesne prides itself for the amount of students it sends off to study abroad each year. 20 to 30 percent of the Duquesne student population travels to places as far as Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, … Continue reading So you want to study abroad…
By: Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor Raise your hand if you spent spring break binge-watching the newest season of “House of Cards” from your couch, bed or anywhere in close proximity to snacks. While you might have justified those many hours in front of a television or tablet screen as a way to unwind from the early stress of the semester, a new study shows … Continue reading Netflix may be the source of stress, worry
By: Shivani Gosai | Student Columnist Millions of Americans and their families struggle with everyday tasks due to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. It has wistfully become the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A recently published study has uncovered new evidence of a decline in dementia cases due to increased education and better cardiovascular health in the … Continue reading Study shows education decreases chances of dementia
By: Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor As finals fast approach, an age-old conflict will soon flare up once again. As happens at the end of every semester, the divisive issue will anger some and annoy others. Before too long Gumberg Library, the main battleground for the struggle, will see debris littered far and wide, covering tabletops from the first floor to the fifth. Sure enough, … Continue reading Table Wars: With finals on the horizon, students struggle for space at Gumberg
By: Seth Culp-Ressler | Asst. Features Editor With classes coming to a close and exams fast approaching, stress and anxiety are beginning to take hold of many a Duquesne student. While this time of the term is undoubtedly one of the most difficult for a vast majority of students, the negative effects can certainly be lessened with some mindful studying, efficient use of resources and … Continue reading The Final Countdown: Campus stress builds as exams draw near
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By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke A study released by the Pew Research Center revealed that today’s college students read more than any other age group in the United States. According to the study, 88 percent of all young adults in the United States ages 18-24 have read at least part of a book, essay or article in the last year. The 2,986 member … Continue reading University offers options to read for fun
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