Providing comfort in darkness: Students create ‘Petals for Patients’

Ethan Vance | staff writer When Dukes Against Cancer president Jameson Rusiewicz started the organization last spring, he said he never imagined what it could turn into. When he looked into the crowd of people creating handmade items for cancer patients Wednesday, he couldn’t help but be surprised. “Looking out and seeing 100-plus people working on making gifts was really special and meaningful,” Rusiewicz said. … Continue reading Providing comfort in darkness: Students create ‘Petals for Patients’

Duq students adapt to a changing rental landscape

Tatum Spencer | staff writer Despite having a full-time job at UPMC Children’s Hospital, Duquesne University nursing student Emma Shuttleworth said it was not possible for her to keep up with rent. “I was working full time at Children’s hospital,” Shuttleworth said. “While I’m in school, I had to take out a private loan that pays for rent.” From South Side to Oakland, Duquesne is … Continue reading Duq students adapt to a changing rental landscape