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Staff Editorial: Hogan Dining Hall is all around us

As of late, Pittsburgh has been a city of renovations. Stretches of road are often closed or condensed down to one lane because of construction. Communal areas such as Market Square have been shut down for months while workers finish the new glass structure in the center of it. The new UPMC Presbyterian Tower in Oakland has been under construction since June 2022, enough for … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Hogan Dining Hall is all around us

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How residents and tourists will stay safe during the draft

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Because of Pittsburgh’s history in emergency care, Dr. Donald Yealy is not worried when it comes to looking after the influx of people during the NFL Draft. “We have been leaders internationally in the responses to emergency care,” said Yealy, chief medical officer, senior vice president of the health services division and chair of emergency medicine at UPMC. “Emergency care … Continue reading How residents and tourists will stay safe during the draft

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A nanny, a server and a hostess walk into a bar…

Liz Mantush | staff writer Every weekend Cecelia Jackovi goes back to her hometown of Mt. Lebanon to work. She doesn’t drag herself there or dread her shift. Instead, she is greeted by two smiling faces, excited to see her and spend time together. She works as a nanny for two young children ages 3 and 6. She has been with the family for almost … Continue reading A nanny, a server and a hostess walk into a bar…

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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 study: COVID disproportionately affects segregated areas

Emily Ambery | Staff Writer 03/11/2021 A Duquesne study found that people living in socioeconomically and racially segregated neighborhoods may be disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 deaths. Dr. Ahmad Khanijahani, a researcher and assistant professor in the Rangos School of Health Sciences, published this study in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in January. Khanijahani gathered data from over 3,100 counties and over 73,000 … Continue reading DU study: COVID disproportionately affects segregated areas

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Renovations in Palumbo create little change in Power Center

1/24/2018 Luke Schrum | Staff Writer Duquesne University’s A.J. Palumbo Center is set to undergo a comprehensive renovation project to modernize the athletic complex, which is home to Duquesne’s student-athlete training facilities, administrative offices for the athletic department and is host to Dukes basketball and volleyball games. Originally opened in 1988, the Palumbo Center has received periodic updates and renovations in the decades since. Those … Continue reading Renovations in Palumbo create little change in Power Center

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Duquesne community mourns shooting victims as U.S. President visits city

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-Chief 11/01/18 This story initially ran online on Oct. 27 under the title “At least 11 killed in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue, Duquesne ‘devastated and terribly saddened.’” It has been updated with the latest information, including coverage of Duquesne’s inter-faith service and President Trump’s visit. Early on Saturday morning, a gunman entered the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill killing at … Continue reading Duquesne community mourns shooting victims as U.S. President visits city

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Duquesne announces “transformation” of Palumbo Center into the new UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-Chief 10/23/18 Duquesne University, donors and public officials celebrated the announcement of the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, set to replace the existing A.J. Palumbo Center, at a special event on Oct. 23. The extensive renovations of the arena will begin in March 2019. The new Fieldhouse will feature a radically different and modernized facade, new concession and team shop areas, premium seating options, … Continue reading Duquesne announces “transformation” of Palumbo Center into the new UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

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Duquesne’s Chris Daley makes Pittsburgh Magazine’s “40 Under 40” cut

By Jamie Crow | Staff Writer Christopher Daley, a JMA professor at Duquesne, was recently named to Pittsburgh Magazine’s “40 Under 40.” This honor is described by the magazine as a chance to recognize people under the age of 40 based on their professional and personal achievements, as well as notice their dedication to and effect on the Pittsburgh region. “It’s really cool,” Daley said. … Continue reading Duquesne’s Chris Daley makes Pittsburgh Magazine’s “40 Under 40” cut

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This Won’t be on the Test: Chris Daley weighs in on advertising, music and the life of being a punk rock singer

By: Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor Chris Daley is an adjunct professor at Duquesne who teaches classes on advertising. He is also the Manager of Digital & Social Marketing at UPMC Health Plan. When he isn’t working with advertising, in the field or in the classroom, he fronts the local punk band Mace Ballard. We sat down with Daley to talk about what it’s like … Continue reading This Won’t be on the Test: Chris Daley weighs in on advertising, music and the life of being a punk rock singer

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