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Duquesne questions you are too afraid ask

September 10, 2015 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Duquesne questions you are too afraid ask

By Lauren Zawatski | The Duquense Duke When you first set foot on the Bluff, did you have any initial questions about your new home away from home? Whether you’ve found all the answers or […]

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Dorm Room Delicacies: Recipes for cheap college cooking

September 3, 2015 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Dorm Room Delicacies: Recipes for cheap college cooking

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor For some students, one of the worst parts about coming back to college in the fall is missing out on home-cooked meals. Instead, daily culinary adventures are confined to […]

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The Cost of College: Textbook prices on the rise

August 27, 2015 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on The Cost of College: Textbook prices on the rise

By Julian Routh | Editor-in-Chief “The Cost of College” is an ongoing series that will examine what it really costs to get an education. This week’s story explores the rising cost of college textbooks, which […]

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Sara Baron on librarianship, universities and being Pittsburgh bound

August 26, 2015 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Sara Baron on librarianship, universities and being Pittsburgh bound

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor On Sept. 1 Sara Baron will begin her new position at Duquesne as head librarian for Gumberg Library. Baron comes to the Bluff with a wealth of librarianship experience, […]

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A Positive Cycle: Pittsburgh’s bike scene is bigger than ever and won’t be backpedaling anytime soon

August 26, 2015 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on A Positive Cycle: Pittsburgh’s bike scene is bigger than ever and won’t be backpedaling anytime soon

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor With bikers swarming the streets for this week’s BikeFest – Pittsburgh’s grand celebration of all things pedal-powered – it’s never been more apparent that the Steel City is growing […]

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While You Were Out… And Now That You’re Here

August 19, 2015 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on While You Were Out… And Now That You’re Here

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor After four months of dormancy, Duquesne’s home on the Bluff is out of hibernation, yawning and stretching itself awake this week. New students are getting their first taste of […]

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Packing Palooza: How to cut down on stress while preparing for school

July 29, 2015 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Packing Palooza: How to cut down on stress while preparing for school

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor August is just a column away on the calendar, and that means Summer Break 2015 can only hold out for a few more weeks. Soon classes will resume, homework will […]

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Summer 2015 Events Preview: How to maximize fun in the sun over the school-free break

April 29, 2015 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Summer 2015 Events Preview: How to maximize fun in the sun over the school-free break

By: Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor In the words of the great Alice Cooper, “school’s out for summer.” For many Duquesne students that means looking ahead to jobs and internships for the coming summer months, […]

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Burgers in the ‘Burgh: Bill’s Bar and Burger Opens for Business

April 29, 2015 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Burgers in the ‘Burgh: Bill’s Bar and Burger Opens for Business

By: Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor Want to spend a lot of money on what can be a very good, to average meal? Boy, have I got the place for you. Last Wednesday, Bill’s Bar and […]

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Beyond Earth Day: Duquesne goes green all year, on campus and in the community

April 22, 2015 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Beyond Earth Day: Duquesne goes green all year, on campus and in the community

By: Lauren Zawatski | The Duquesne Duke As Earth Day comes and goes once more, the task of “going green” and keeping planet Earth healthy and sustainable continues to be celebrated. Duquesne does its part […]