Culture Party sweeps SGA election

Josh Imhof | features editor After a day of student voting and last minute campaigning, the results for the 2026 Student Government Association (SGA) election have been released.  Mwango Kasuba and the rest of the Culture Party swept the ballot and comprise the new SGA executive board for the 2026-2027 academic year. The results were announced by current SGA Vice President of Mission and Community, … Continue reading Culture Party sweeps SGA election

Provost David Dausey tapped as 14th Duquesne President

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief David Dausey has been announced as the 14th president of Duquesne University. Dausey, the current executive vice president and provost of the university, will take on the role starting on July 1. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Duquesne University Board of Directors Chair Diane Hupp following a national search. “Today, I stand here with profound humility. To be entrusted … Continue reading Provost David Dausey tapped as 14th Duquesne President

O’Connor claims victory in Pittsburgh mayoral election

The Duke and DSR bring live coverage of the mayor’s race in Pittsburgh. Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Josh Imhof | features editor Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Eliyahu Gasson| editor & editor-in-chief [11:06 p.m.] O’Connor claims victory O’Connor walked on stage as mayor elect for the first time as “Who says you can’t go home” by Bon Jovi blasted over the speakers.  The hundreds … Continue reading O’Connor claims victory in Pittsburgh mayoral election

A stop sign atop a sign informing drivers to watch for pedestrians on Duquesne University's campus.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Locust

Josh Imhof | features editor A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Locust Street between the Student Union and the parking garage on Wednesday morning. Two police cars could be seen parked along Locust Street and four police officers were on the scene.  Captain Jefferey Egan of the Duquesne Department of Public Safety said that the victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to … Continue reading Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Locust

‘They could’ve let him graduate:’ A series of student visas revoked

Megan Trotter | news editor It was three weeks out from the end of the semester when 24-year-old Jayson Ma, a Carnegie Mellon University student, received a call alerting him that his student visa had been revoked. CMU Provost James H. Garrett Jr. sent out a letter on Monday to faculty and staff announcing that late last week the student visas of “two current CMU … Continue reading ‘They could’ve let him graduate:’ A series of student visas revoked

Student Government Association announces 2025-26 election results

Megan Trotter | news editor & Naomi Girson | staff writer After voting on Wednesday, the Student Government Association (SGA) Election Board Committee tallied the results and announced the winners for the 2025-26 academic year.  Sitting SGA President Faith Cook announced in an email to students and faculty late Thursday afternoon that the Advocacy Party won a full sweep of the executive board, which will … Continue reading Student Government Association announces 2025-26 election results

Allegheny County’s Senate recount is underway

Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief  Update 3:10 p.m. Friday, Nov 22: Bob Casey conceded the 2024 Pennsylvania Senate Election to Dave McCormick on Thursday, confirming the flip in leadership from Democrat to Republican. In a statement Friday morning, county Spokesperson Abigail Gardner announced that Allegheny County was ceasing the recount, and results would be certified Wednesday, Nov. 27. Fifteen days after the election, Allegheny County employees … Continue reading Allegheny County’s Senate recount is underway

‘I’d rather be in Butler’: Trump returns to July 13 assassination attempt site

Eliyahu Gasson & Megan Trotter | opinions editor & news editor | As a show of strength following his assassination attempt on July 13, the former president Donald Trump was back in Butler, Pennsylvania to hold a rally in the same place he nearly lost his life. Much of the rally served as a tribute to Corey Comperatore, a local firefighter who was shot and … Continue reading ‘I’d rather be in Butler’: Trump returns to July 13 assassination attempt site

Duquesne football recruit faces armed burglary charge, among others

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 04/18/2018 A Duquesne football recruit was arrested on several charges on Monday, April 16, in his hometown of Lake Worth, Florida, including one count of armed burglary and three counts of grand theft of a firearm, among others. Jake Collins, an 18-year-old, signed to join Duquesne as a member of Head Coach Jerry Schmitt’s 21-man 2018 recruiting class. He is … Continue reading Duquesne football recruit faces armed burglary charge, among others