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Duquesne students tackle Earth Day & climate change

April 28, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Duquesne students tackle Earth Day & climate change

by Emma Polen | features editor April 28, 2022 This Earth Day, about 50 Pittsburgh youth took to the streets to express their concern about the environment as well as other calls for justice in […]

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Waste is Wack

April 28, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Waste is Wack

by Nicholas Zotos | staff writer April 28, 2022 Taking full advantage of the sun last Friday, students crowded Academic Walk to celebrate Earth Day and to participate in events honoring our planet.  “We are […]

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Duquesne student athlete Roman Macek earns deal from WWE

April 21, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Duquesne student athlete Roman Macek earns deal from WWE

by Brentaro Yamane | layout editor April 21, 2022 When the caller ID on Roman Macek’s phone read “World Wrestling Entertainment,” he thought it was fake. It wasn’t until he saw a message from the […]

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Duq alumni brought back together to explore writing

April 7, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on 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 […]

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An egg-stra special gift – Duquesne pharmacy students make Easter baskets for the elderly

April 7, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on An egg-stra special gift – Duquesne pharmacy students make Easter baskets for the elderly

Alicia Dye | Staff Writer April 7, 2022 While most people think of wicker Easter baskets filled with candy during Easter season, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) made paper bunny Easter baskets, and filled […]

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The “Power” behind Treasure House Fashion: A fashion resale shop serves women in crisis

March 31, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on The “Power” behind Treasure House Fashion: A fashion resale shop serves women in crisis

by Emma Polen | features editor March 31, 2022 The name of the victim in this story has been changed for privacy reasons. Lisa is a victim of domestic abuse. For years, she has been […]

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Duquesne University and Point Park University Host “Get to the Point” PRSSA District Conference; Share Professional Tips with Students

March 24, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Duquesne University and Point Park University Host “Get to the Point” PRSSA District Conference; Share Professional Tips with Students

by Emma Polen | features editor March 23, 2022 Pittsburgh’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is hosting its annual conference at Duquesne and Point Park universities on April 1 and 2. This year’s […]

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Culture at Duquesne: African Marketplace brings international influence to the Pittsburgh community

March 24, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Culture at Duquesne: African Marketplace brings international influence to the Pittsburgh community

by Megan Trotter | staff writer March 23, 2022 Duquesne’s Center for African Studies hosted their biannual African Marketplace on Wednesday, March 23, featuring several African-themed businesses and vendors.  Dozens of people filtered through the […]

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Best Reuben in Pittsburgh this St. Patty’s Day

March 17, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Best Reuben in Pittsburgh this St. Patty’s Day

by The Duke Staff March 17, 2022 This year, the Duke answers your burning question: What is the best Reuben Sandwich in Pittsburgh? First of all, Pittsburghers have to know what’s inside the classic sandwich.  […]

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Regional Band Festival showcases Duquesne and student success

March 17, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Regional Band Festival showcases Duquesne and student success

by Emma Polen | features editor March 17, 2022 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) hosted its Region 1 Band Festival on Friday, March 11, with guest conductor and Duquesne alumni, Donald McKinney.  The performance featured […]