Duquesne students create positive environments in art

Molly Chapman | staff writer Oct. 14, 2021 The creative arts can be experienced in various ways. Some may sing, some may dance, some may write, draw, paint or act. Whichever way students express their talents, these extracurriculars also stand as a foundation for positive self-care in terms of mental health. The Duke interviewed five Duquesne students who use their hobbies as a creative outlet … Continue reading Duquesne students create positive environments in art

Music school provides music to the ear during COVID

Emma Polen | staff writer 4/15/21 COVID-19 changed a lot about how musicians are able to perform. Duquesne’s Mary Pappert School of Music, with the help of its supportive staff and driven student body, has continued to share music with the world in creative ways. Music is both a very personal and very public experience, and musicians are innovating new techniques for reaching people on … Continue reading Music school provides music to the ear during COVID

The University Singers

Choir aims to attract all types of singers

By Josiah Martin | Staff Writer 11/09/2017 Getting involved in music at Duquesne just got a little easier, especially for those who aren’t studying music and find the idea of joining a campus music group a little daunting. These are the people that Caron Daley hopes to bring into the University Singers, a choral group founded in 2016 that welcomes music majors and non-majors alike. … Continue reading Choir aims to attract all types of singers

Facing cancer, Budway healed ‘by giving’

By Julian Routh | News Editor After a 13-year battle with breast cancer, adjunct voice professor Maureen Budway died Jan. 12 at age 51. Budway, who had been a faculty member at Duquesne since 1986, was a renowned singer in several different styles, including jazz and classical. She was the “perfect teacher,” effectively coaching students in various styles while further cultivating her own skills, according … Continue reading Facing cancer, Budway healed ‘by giving’