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MLB players could make less because of salary cap — am I supposed to feel bad?

Nataley Davis | features editor I recently immersed myself in the world of Major League Baseball (MLB) when I had the opportunity to work as a fan ambassador for the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field this summer. Two of my coworkers were talking about whether or not they would be back for next season and one of them replied: “If there is a next season.” … Continue reading MLB players could make less because of salary cap — am I supposed to feel bad?

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Learning how to grow through discomfort

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer I’m sitting up to my chin in freezing cold water. The skin on the back of my neck is prickling. I can’t feel my hands anymore, but honestly that’s better than the burning sensation that’s started in my toes. It’s late summer, and I’ve submerged myself in a stream near my grandparents cabin in Ligonier. The creek is small, but … Continue reading Learning how to grow through discomfort

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Staff Editorial: Special election brings democratic hope for midterms

A special election was held for the Pennsylvania House District 12 earlier this month, flipping a historically red seat to blue. The Democratic win caused sparks of excitement and surprise in the area, and it could be the kind of sign Dems are looking for as the halfway mark in Donald Trump’s second presidency nears. The election was held after former Pennsylvania State Representative Stephenie … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Special election brings democratic hope for midterms

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Diva’s Desk: Clinging to climbing

Diva Kc | layout editor Despite being involved in sports throughout my life, I was adamant on clinging to the “unathletic label” as a part of my identity. I spent almost all of high school actively picking the gym class that didn’t involve participating in any games, and I always had an excuse on the tip of my tongue when I had no way out. … Continue reading Diva’s Desk: Clinging to climbing

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Staff Editorial: Thank you for listening. Student feedback is important

Duquesne President David Dausey is already taking students’ feedback into consideration — and as students ourselves, we appreciate it. Dausey sent out a school-wide email in July, introducing a new parking policy for the fall 2026 semester. The email said that commuter permit holders would no longer be able to park in the Forbes and Locust Garages from 2 to 5 a.m., the number of … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Thank you for listening. Student feedback is important

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Figuring my life out doesn’t have to be full of despair

Naomi Girson | opinions editor I began the fall semester last year with two full years of college left for me to conquer, much to my chagrin. Even that far into it all, I just didn’t have any particular feeling that I was really supposed to be doing this. But then again, I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to be doing at all. I … Continue reading Figuring my life out doesn’t have to be full of despair

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Staff Editorial: Hogan Dining Hall is all around us

As of late, Pittsburgh has been a city of renovations. Stretches of road are often closed or condensed down to one lane because of construction. Communal areas such as Market Square have been shut down for months while workers finish the new glass structure in the center of it. The new UPMC Presbyterian Tower in Oakland has been under construction since June 2022, enough for … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Hogan Dining Hall is all around us

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The Duke, Tikkun Olam and why Duquesne matters to me

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief  I see Duquesne University as I do any other thing. It’s a complicated machine made up mostly of fundamentally good people who are here to learn and grow, whether they’re students, staff or faculty. However, never before my time at Duquesne had I ever directly experienced legitimate antisemitism on a personal level. It was in a class about the Catholic Church … Continue reading The Duke, Tikkun Olam and why Duquesne matters to me

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My thank you to the Duquesne village

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer If you knew me freshman year, you might remember my eclectic outfits and my perpetual need to be 15 minutes early to every class. I spent a lot of time haphazardly throwing myself into a myriad of hobbies, interests and tasks. My freshman year was a mixture of exploring my newfound freedoms and finding my limits. As Father Bill once … Continue reading My thank you to the Duquesne village

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