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Staff Editorial: NFL Draft week and its woes

With the upcoming NFL Draft bringing new attention to Pittsburgh, the city’s entire focus is on the incoming visitors. The expected influx of up to 700,000 people into the city brings with it reroutes, increasing road closures and traffic. However, this excitement isn’t the only thing running through residents’ minds. Draft week, unfortunately, doesn’t put a pause on daily life. People must continue going to … Continue reading Staff Editorial: NFL Draft week and its woes

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Locust

Josh Imhof | features editor A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Locust Street between the Student Union and the parking garage on Wednesday morning. Two police cars could be seen parked along Locust Street and four police officers were on the scene.  Captain Jefferey Egan of the Duquesne Department of Public Safety said that the victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to … Continue reading Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Locust

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DU Facilities Management works to beautify Forbes Avenue

Kaye Burnet | Staff Writer Before Duquesne began renovating the sidewalks and streetlamps on Forbes Avenue, lights hung haphazardly from old trolley poles, powered by overhead wiring that crisscrossed the sky and created an eyesore, according to Duquesne University’s Director of Design and Construction Mark Minoski. Now, after 15 years of making gradual improvements along the arterial throughway that borders the university, Duquesne’s facilities management … Continue reading DU Facilities Management works to beautify Forbes Avenue

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Seitz Street is solely a one-way, officials confirm

By Raymond Arke and Carolyn Conte | The Duquesne Duke Drivers on campus, beware of one-ways. Duquesne’s Office of Parking and Traffic Management has clarified that Seitz Street by the Genesius theater is only for one-way use, according to Interim Parking Manager Jason Conlogue. Seitz Street borders the soccer field and St. Anne’s before it crosses Magee Street and ends at the intersection with Locust … Continue reading Seitz Street is solely a one-way, officials confirm

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DU teams with city to improve traffic safety

By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor The university’s Facilities Management Department teamed with Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works to install new poles, traffic lights and pedestrian signals near the edge of campus around Lieberman Hall. In an effort to make the busy intersection near the edge of campus safer for both motorists and pedestrians, the department installed 13 poles, 20 traffic lights and 22 … Continue reading DU teams with city to improve traffic safety

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