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Duq alumni brought back together to explore writing

by Emma Polen | features editor April 7, 2022 Duquesne’s Coffee House Readings are back in-person for the first time since pre-pandemic, just in time for an exclusive reading event that brought alumni back from across the country. Members of the present and past Duquesne community gathered inside the Genesius Theater on Wednesday to listen to four Duquesne English alumni present works written throughout their … Continue reading Duq alumni brought back together to explore writing

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Writing a new chapter on kindness and comfort

by Alicia Dye | staff columnist Feb. 17, 2022 Among a hallway of boring doors, one stands out as it is decorated with hearts, just in time for Valentine’s day. The room itself is dark, but on purpose. There are snacks and coffee available, and the room is full of smiles and laughter. The Writing Center, located in 216 College Hall, is this room radiates … Continue reading Writing a new chapter on kindness and comfort

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From the Editor-in-Chief: Write like you’re not afraid

Colleen Hammond | Editor-in-Chief Aug. 26, 2021 The unforgettable shriek of metal on metal as my mother set up the mattress in the pullout couch. The set of faded beige and green patterned sheets being pulled out of the linen closet in the hallway. My silky Disney princess nightgown. These were the hallmarks of the introduction to my love for telling stories. Growing up, bedtime … Continue reading From the Editor-in-Chief: Write like you’re not afraid

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Computer Science professor investigates author’s true identity

Gabriella DiPietro 10/26/17 When an author writes a novel, their name is displayed on the cover to receive acknowledgement and credit, but sometimes, authors write under pseudonyms to mask their true identity from readers. Recently, however, experts, including Duquesne Computer Science Professor Patrick Juola, have been able to unmask these authors and reveal the true names behind some of these pseudonyms. Using a computer program … Continue reading Computer Science professor investigates author’s true identity

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DU Dog Tags gets campus vets writing

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor She is beautiful. A simple phrase that can evoke any number of emotions, images and thoughts. Simple and succinct, yet still endlessly imprecise. For the small group of student veterans gathered in Fisher Hall this past Monday, interpreting this abstraction was the task at hand. They were gathered for the inaugural meeting of DU Dog Tags, a brand new … Continue reading DU Dog Tags gets campus vets writing

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It’s official: writing well is important

Kayla Casavant | Student Columnist Recently, Grammarly released a study regarding the importance of good writing skills in the work place. They concluded that those who demonstrate strong writing skills and control of English grammar, regardless of profession, are paid more than those who do not. This observation makes a lot of sense. Many companies and employers are now requiring potential employees to submit a … Continue reading It’s official: writing well is important

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Writing on a train, Duquesne style

Addison Smith | Opinions Editor Every writer has his ideal writing location. Agatha Christie preferred to write in the bathtub while eating apples. Maya Angelou preferred to write in solitude in a hotel room. Benjamin Franklin preferred to write in a hotel room while traipsing around naked. Needless to say, writers are strange creatures, and America’s train and railroad company, Amtrak, has realized that. They … Continue reading Writing on a train, Duquesne style

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Levine receives prestigious writing award

By Jessica Lasky Law School professor Jan Levine is set to receive the Thomas F. Blackwell Memorial award from the Association of Legal Writing Directors and the Legal Writing Institute for his accomplishments in legal writing. Levine has been improving the law school’s legal writing program since he arrived in 2007 with conferences, new staff and improvement in curriculum. “I put the writing program on … Continue reading Levine receives prestigious writing award

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