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Shipping it old-school with Pittsburgh Private Postal

September 9, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Shipping it old-school with Pittsburgh Private Postal

Rio Scarcelli | staff writer Sept. 9, 2021 Who thought the new wave would be writing letters?  For fifth-year  student Maura Fleming, this was her exact thought when creating Pittsburgh Private Postal: an anonymous, pen-pal […]

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Hear your way through campus with Duquesne’s SoundWalk

September 2, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Hear your way through campus with Duquesne’s SoundWalk

Rio Scarcelli | staff writer 9/2/21   Ambience is an idea most associated with sight. When taking in a cityscape or strolling through a park, the first things to come to mind may be the […]

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Chess Knights: event uses chess to bridge cultural and generational divides

August 26, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Chess Knights: event uses chess to bridge cultural and generational divides

Emily Ambery | Staff Writer 08/26/2021 In chess, a knight moves two spaces in one direction and one space in another — creating a pattern that no other piece can replicate. At Duquesne University, a […]

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“A vibrant escape right in the heart of the city”

August 19, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on “A vibrant escape right in the heart of the city”

Emily Ambery | Staff Writer 08/19/21 Don’t “overlook” Pittsburgh’s latest pop-up park. Debuted in summer 2021, the Allegheny Overlook is downtown Pittsburgh’s newest go-to hang out. Located along the 600 block of Ft. Duquesne Boulevard, […]

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Gravity Hill…what goes up must come…up?

August 19, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Gravity Hill…what goes up must come…up?

Rio Scarcelli | Staff Writer 08/19/21   Pennsylvania’s notorious rolling hills and windy roads are a big part of what contributes to a mysterious optical illusion in various parts of the state: gravity hills. Allegheny […]

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Meet Duquesne: Tips to have a successful semester

August 19, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Meet Duquesne: Tips to have a successful semester

The start of the new semester can bring many challenges, worries and fears. Here are some tips from notable Duquesne leaders on how to make this term successful: “I’m thrilled that we’re about to embark […]

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Year in review: Ad manager reflects on year like no other

April 22, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Year in review: Ad manager reflects on year like no other

Carissa Haslam | Ad Manager 04/22/2021 If you added it all up, I’ve probably spent a fairly significant amount of my time at Duquesne complaining about College Hall. Back in the days of in-person class, […]

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One last bye-line: Features Editor says farewell

April 22, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on One last bye-line: Features Editor says farewell

Katia Faroun | Features Editor 04/22/2021 Pinned next to my computer in the newsroom is a stack of little green papers, each printed with some sort of superlative or title next to a Clipart image […]

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Open house shows off ODI’s new space to Duq community

April 15, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Open house shows off ODI’s new space to Duq community

Katia Faroun | Features Editor 04/15/2021 Duquesne’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion got an upgrade, set with a new space, new offices and a new name. The new Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student […]

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Duq seniors talk post-grad plans in a COVID world

April 15, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Duq seniors talk post-grad plans in a COVID world

Emily Ambery | Staff Writer 04/15/2021 As commencement events begin and Duquesne prepares for safe and socially distant ceremonies to celebrate this year’s graduates, Duquesne seniors have been preparing throughout the COVID-19 school year for […]