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Snagged for charity
By Emily Gorham | The Duquesne Duke Members of Duquesne’s Circle K group gave a representative from the V Foundation for Cancer Research a check for $5,225 at the men’s basketball game on Saturday. The […]
Month: February 2013
News
Campus elevators receive upgrades
By Anthony Meier | The Duquesne Duke In an attempt to modernize campus elevators, facilities management upgraded the reliability, safety and speed of 30 elevators over the past four years. Maintenance Director Steve Kossert said […]
News
Former Civic Arena site receives grant
By Julian Routh | Asst. News Editor The Pittsburgh Allegheny Sports and Exhibition Authority received a $5 million grant on Feb. 11 to start working on the former site of the Civic Arena. The grant […]
News
University keeps need-blind aid policy
By Pat Higgins | The Duquesne Duke As schools around the country have recently decided to stray from need-blind financial aid policies, Duquesne has embraced theirs. When college admission offices abide by a need-blind policy, […]
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Duquesne research attempts to reduce side effects
By Victor Essel | The Duquesne Duke A team of researchers at Duquesne is attempting to reduce the adverse side effects caused by medications that treat depression, addiction and neurological diseases. Through its discoveries, the […]
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Mayor forces police chief to resign
By Julian Routh | Asst. News Editor Mayor Luke Ravenstahl asked Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper to resign late Wednesday after meeting with the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office. The resignation comes after the FBI’s […]
Sports
An Added Word: Hot dogs, popcorn and baseball season
Addie Smith | Sports Editor Now, it is almost March and one of my favorite times of the year is quickly approaching. Spring is coming, along with hot dogs and denim shorts and outdoor […]
Misc.
Duquesne lacrosse opens season with win
Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor The Duquesne women’s lacrosse team started the season by asserting their dominance over the Saint Francis Red Flash on their way to a 20-6 victory Friday at Rooney Field. […]
Sports
Duquesne men’s soccer names new coach
Pat Higgins | The Duquesne Duke Former Niagara University soccer coach Chase Brooks was named the new Duquesne men’s soccer head coach on Wednesday, said Athletic Director Greg Amodio. Brooks left his head position […]
Sports
The Red and Blue lose yet again
By Addie Smith | Sports Editor After a spectacular win over Temple last Thursday, the Duquesne men’s basketball team once again floundered at home against the Rhode Island Rams Saturday. The Rams (8-16, 3-8) defeated […]