Funding is as important as promises in elections

Nataley Davis | features editor As political advertisements fill television and phone screens across the United States, the groups funding midterm candidates help determine how visible campaigns become. Political action committees (PACs) are organizations that raise funds to support or oppose political candidates. Karen Sebold, a political science professor at the University of Arkansas, said that PACs have been around since the early 20th century. … Continue reading Funding is as important as promises in elections

Partisan politics split urban and rural communities

Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief Bryan Greenawalt’s day starts before dawn and ends after sundown on his farm in West Newton that’s been in his family since 1955. He used to take care of 48,000 chickens and sell eggs. Now, his wife has a dairy farm and they now grow and sell pumpkins and squash in the autumn months. Shikhon Rahman starts her day in the … Continue reading Partisan politics split urban and rural communities

Duquesne students share how they will vote this year

Lauren Rossetti | staff writer For the first time in his life, freshman education major Josiah Selednik will be able to vote in a U.S. election. The Plum native said that rather than voting in the city, he plans to travel home to vote in person. “I think, at least for me personally, [registering] was a lot easier than I thought it would be,” Selednik … Continue reading Duquesne students share how they will vote this year

Courts, congress resist voting changes

Naomi Girson | opinions editor Over the past year, President Donald Trump and his administration has made multiple attempts to change the way Americans vote, leaving the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to decide on whether or not these changes should be implemented. Ruth Quint, co-president of the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh, wants voters to recognize that despite the Trump administration’s attempts … Continue reading Courts, congress resist voting changes

U.S. House, Senate and more at stake in midterms

Ethan Vance | staff writer The 2026 midterms could shape President Donald Trump’s final two years in office. It can also influence the 2028 elections, as both parties will start discussing their strategies to win the presidency. The Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate and a 218-214 majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. The House has 435 seats, including an independent … Continue reading U.S. House, Senate and more at stake in midterms

Key races in Pennsylvania have effects beyond state

Joshua Imhof | news editor While allegations and controversy have brought some out of state races to the forefront of American political discussion, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County have multiple races that will be just as impactful to the future of the United States – and Duquesne students. In the gubernatorial election, Democrat incumbent Josh Shapiro looks to secure a second term as he runs against … Continue reading Key races in Pennsylvania have effects beyond state

Scheduled execution raises questions

Ethan Vance | staff writer As soldiers aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln prepared to reunite with family members for the first time in more than ten months, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with reporters about Nidal Hasan. “He’s gonna get a firing squad of soldiers as it should be,” Hegseth told Real America’s Voice News. “We’ll make sure that people watch it, that it’s … Continue reading Scheduled execution raises questions

SGA committees discuss goals

Katherine Repasky | assistant editor At the start of the academic year, Student Government Association President Mwango Kasuba told The Duke he believes that “every voice needs to be heard and everyone deserves a seat at the table, including those who work behind the scenes.” To do this, Kasuba and SGA encouraged committees to represent different aspects of campus. By using these committees, along with … Continue reading SGA committees discuss goals

Pharmacy fair helps community: Duq Mellon Square tradition continues

Joshua Imhof | news editor Pharmacy professor Libby Barton wanted to create an event that helped the community and brought university pharmaceutical organizations together as a student before graduating from Duquesne and getting a doctorate in pharmacy. From this idea came the Duquesne School of Pharmacy Health and Wellness Fair, which entered its 12th year Wednesday. The first health fair was hosted at the Allegheny … Continue reading Pharmacy fair helps community: Duq Mellon Square tradition continues

Clery report shows crime is down at Duquesne University

Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief Crime is down at Duquesne, according to Duquesne University’s 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report, which was released Thursday, publicly displays crime data from the past year and outlines the university’s safety protocols. “The Department of Public Safety works every day to deter crime and promote a safe campus environment. We accomplish this through a combination of education, … Continue reading Clery report shows crime is down at Duquesne University