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Remembering 9/11 with display outside College Hall

Lauren Rossetti | staff writer The towering American flag on Duquesne’s College Hall lawn was lowered to half-mast as various members of the community placed hundreds of small flags in the grass. Faculty, staff and various student organizations including Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), Student Government, Christian Athletes and Greek associations gathered to honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that happened 25 years … Continue reading Remembering 9/11 with display outside College Hall

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An Elephant in the Garden is an impressive one-woman show

Colleen Hammond | Opinions Editor 1/23/20 On the quaint stage of the Byham Theater, a remarkable story of familial bonds and personal growth amid disaster took center stage as An Elephant in the Garden made its Pittsburgh debut. This one-woman show tells the story of a young German girl named Elizabeth and her family as they struggle for survival during the dark days of air … Continue reading An Elephant in the Garden is an impressive one-woman show

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Blast from the past: How WWII affected The Duke

By Jamie Crow | Staff Writer “Buy Bonds and Pray for Peace.” That was the request that the Duquesne Durational made in its second issue, published on July 30, 1943. The Duquesne Durational took the place of The Duquesne Duke during World War II, and the issues published over its four-year duration give an interesting snapshot of the time period. Because of the war, enrollment … Continue reading Blast from the past: How WWII affected The Duke

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WWII ship with ties to Pittsburgh wows visitors

By Carolyn Conte | The Duquesne Duke The USS Syros, a massive gray World War II cargo ship, sailed away from Pittsburgh Wednesday after offering thousands of history buffs, curious visitors and veterans an opportunity to learn more about the war and its impact on the Pittsburgh steel industry. The Landing Ship Tank, or LST 325, is one of the last of its kind from … Continue reading WWII ship with ties to Pittsburgh wows visitors

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