Crossword: Back on the Bluff
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Student turns family story into published novel
Katherine Repasky | assistant editor For Duquesne University political science student Ryan Lestitian, the idea for his first novel came to him naturally through the help of a story his family had been telling for years. Lestitian recounted the story stating that once when his uncle was on duty as a police officer in Washington, D.C., he was called late at night to a tense … Continue reading Student turns family story into published novel
Charlotte’s Comments: 9/1
Pumpkin spice lattes are back at Starbucks. This week it is going to be 90 degrees. The world is sending mixed messages about what season it truly is. Late August/early September is this period of limbo where although it is the fall semester, it still feels like summer. I’m sick of summer. I want to go on hay rides, pick apples or carve a pumpkin. … Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 9/1
Football prepared and ready to take on 2026
Alayna Alexander | staff writer The Duquesne football team is awaiting the start of its season after a summer of preparation. The Dukes were predicted to finish second in the Northeast Conference preseason poll, and Head Coach Jerry Schmitt is ready to exceed expectations in his 22nd season at the helm. Two of the Dukes, running back Ness Davis and defensive back DJ Cerisier, were … Continue reading Football prepared and ready to take on 2026
Longest running live sitcom returns for 18th season
Charlotte shields-rossi | a&e editor After 20 years on air and 18 seasons under their belt, “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” has changed a lot. But with the return of a 10-episode season, plenty of corpse desecration and yet another coming out scene from Mac, it seems as though the longest-running live action sitcom has returned to its roots. “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” follows … Continue reading Longest running live sitcom returns for 18th season
Klika joins volleyball staff as season looms
Noah Fries | sports editor Coming off a season that was statistically its best in a decade, the Duquesne volleyball team heads into the 2026 season with seven newcomers — including a new assistant coach who comes back to the city she dominated college volleyball in. Former University of Pittsburgh volleyball standout libero Emmy Klika joined the coaching staff in mid-July. The Ohio native, who … Continue reading Klika joins volleyball staff as season looms
New students move in to campus
Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief As summer vacation neared its end, a once quiet campus turned into organized chaos Tuesday morning as first-year students moved into their college dorms. Cars from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Florida lined Academic Walk where the incoming Dukes will soon take steps to their first college classes. Students in red t-shirts guided gray carts packed with clothes, bedding … Continue reading New students move in to campus
New students showcase skills in orientation talent show
Katherine Repasky | assistant editor Each year, Duquesne’s orientation talent show gives incoming students the opportunity to showcase their unique skills, while cheering on their new fellow Dukes. This year was no different. From beatboxing, which had students dancing in their seats, to hypnosis and perfectly choreographed staff dances, the audience was engaged in every act. Transfer chairperson Abbie Pectrarca said that the orientation team … Continue reading New students showcase skills in orientation talent show
Duq students’ travels to the Dominican Republic shaped their perspectives
Nataley Davis | features editor After applying to go on a mission trip to Ohio during spring break last semester, Hannah Kiss ended up not being able to go. Then, the junior got a call from Duquesne’s Spiritan Campus Ministry in July informing her a spot was open to go to the Dominican Republic three weeks before the group was set to take off. She … Continue reading Duq students’ travels to the Dominican Republic shaped their perspectives
HOGAN IS BACK: A look into campus renovations
Josh Imhof | news editor After months of anticipation, closed signs and construction workers across campus, the Bluff has gotten a face lift. Over the summer, and in some cases over the past year, multiple sites on campus have undergone major renovations, including the Rev. Sean Hogan Dining Hall, Gumberg Library and Vickroy Hall. The renovations, which totaled $22.5 million, are part of a campus-wide … Continue reading HOGAN IS BACK: A look into campus renovations
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