‘Maddy was my first real friend’ : Scholarship fund memorializes student

Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief Madeline Spatafore wasn’t just a good student at Duquesne University, she was a good friend, according to Jayden Sechrengost. “If you think of a good person, that was Maddy,” said Sechrengost, who was friends with Spatafore since their sophomore year at Duquesne. Spatafore graduated summa cum laude from the university with a bachelor’s degree in 2023 and a master’s in physician … Continue reading ‘Maddy was my first real friend’ : Scholarship fund memorializes student

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Duquesne community reacts to Cornell University rape allegations

Charlotte Shields-Rossi & Josh Imhof | a&e editor & news editor After fierce public backlash, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten called to reopen a criminal investigation for an alleged rape that happened at a Cornell University fraternity in October 2024 following a civil lawsuit by the alleged victim, Jane Doe, and her lawyers. While the alleged rape happened in October 2024, the civil … Continue reading Duquesne community reacts to Cornell University rape allegations

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Hill District reacts to Citizens Live

Lauren Rossetti | staff writer Frank Terry has seen the community and music scene of the Hill District change and evolve throughout the years as the owner of Black Beauty Bar and Grill on Centre Avenue. Now, he watched with optimism and excitement as the new Citizens Live at the Wylie concert venue opened for the first time last week. “I think it’s good for … Continue reading Hill District reacts to Citizens Live

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Complaint filed against Duquesne alleges antisemitism

Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief A Jewish professor is alleging he endured ongoing antsemitic harassment while working at Duquesne University. The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law filed a federal complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of Alexander Kranjec, who is an associate professor of psychology at Duquesne. The complaint urges the agency to look into allegations that Kranjec … Continue reading Complaint filed against Duquesne alleges antisemitism

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Downtown evolves with Arts Landing

Mireya Maymi | staff writer Brianna Binion remembers being a City Charter High School student and passing by what used to be a dilapidated parking garage on Penn Avenue. Back then, she said, there were not many places for students to spend their free time. “We were divided in a sense because our Downtown was not somewhere where we could hang out and still feel … Continue reading Downtown evolves with Arts Landing

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Providing comfort in darkness: Students create ‘Petals for Patients’

Ethan Vance | staff writer When Dukes Against Cancer president Jameson Rusiewicz started the organization last spring, he said he never imagined what it could turn into. When he looked into the crowd of people creating handmade items for cancer patients Wednesday, he couldn’t help but be surprised. “Looking out and seeing 100-plus people working on making gifts was really special and meaningful,” Rusiewicz said. … Continue reading Providing comfort in darkness: Students create ‘Petals for Patients’

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Duq students adapt to a changing rental landscape

Tatum Spencer | staff writer Despite having a full-time job at UPMC Children’s Hospital, Duquesne University nursing student Emma Shuttleworth said it was not possible for her to keep up with rent. “I was working full time at Children’s hospital,” Shuttleworth said. “While I’m in school, I had to take out a private loan that pays for rent.” From South Side to Oakland, Duquesne is … Continue reading Duq students adapt to a changing rental landscape

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Complaint filed against Duquesne alleges professor endured antisemitic harassment with no remedy

Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief A Jewish psychology professor is alleging he endured ongoing antsemitic harassment while working at Duquesne University. The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law filed a federal complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of Alexander Kranjec, who is an associate professor of psychology at Duquesne. The complaint urges the agency to look into allegations that … Continue reading Complaint filed against Duquesne alleges professor endured antisemitic harassment with no remedy

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Pittsburgh Bureau of Police incident occurred on Duquesne’s campus Friday

Josh Imhof | news editor An incident involving the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police occurred on Duquesne University’s campus Friday behind Mellon Hall. No Duquesne students were involved or injured during the incident, and no university buildings were damaged, said Duquesne Media and Communications Manager Rosemary Ravasio. Duquesne University Public Safety was on the scene to provide assistance and support to Pittsburgh Police, Ravasio said. The … Continue reading Pittsburgh Bureau of Police incident occurred on Duquesne’s campus Friday

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Duquesne clinics give students professional experiences

Natalie Rodriguez | staff writer For fourth-year speech-language pathology student Alyssa Warholic, Fisher Hall isn’t just another academic building. She said it represents giving a voice to those struggling with words. “Sometimes my clients know what they want to say, but they just can’t say it,” Warholic said. “When parents hear their kids say, ‘I love you’ for the first time. It feels like the … Continue reading Duquesne clinics give students professional experiences

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