Ray Goss still going strong

By Bridget Seelinger | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne alum and Hall of Fame announcer Ray Goss has seen Duquesne basketball’s best and worst moments. To this day, Goss sits microphone in hand, calling each Dukes game on the radio. His love for Duquesne basketball started back when he was a student on the Bluff in the 1950s. As an undergrad, he would call a variety … Continue reading Ray Goss still going strong

Kuntz’s interception turning point against Wagner

By Andrew Holman | The Duquesne Duke Ten minutes remained in the first half. The Dukes were down 7-0 to a Wagner team that entered the game with a record of 0-7. Rooney Field was dead silent. Seahawks quarterback Alex Thomson dropped back and attempted to air one out to a receiver before junior linebacker Christian Kuntz tipped the pass up into the air. Kuntz … Continue reading Kuntz’s interception turning point against Wagner

President Dougherty’s Comments Draw International Attention

By Kaye Burnet | News Editor 10/24/15 Duquesne University has garnered international attention for an Oct. 22 staff editorial written in The Duke that criticized comments made by President Charles Dougherty at a meeting with university faculty earlier this week about the supposed “libertine” practices of students who live off-campus. After the Associated Press wrote an article about the incident Saturday morning, the story has … Continue reading President Dougherty’s Comments Draw International Attention

Premier Flaneur: International Play

By Sam Noel | The Duquesne Duke There’s an old cliché in soccer that just about describes this past week: “For club and country!” You may have noticed there was no Premier League action this weekend but many of the stars of the league were in action for their countries as international friendly matches and European Cup qualifying matches took place. International play is certainly … Continue reading Premier Flaneur: International Play

Premier League Recap: Week 8

By Sam Noel | The Duquesne Duke Two marquee matches highlighted an action-packed Premier League weekend, as Arsenal hosted Manchester United and Liverpool took the quick trip to local rivals Everton. Champions Chelsea fell once again and league leaders Manchester City cruised to a massive win. The biggest match of the weekend saw two of the most successful clubs in English history face off as … Continue reading Premier League Recap: Week 8

Premier League Week 7 Review

By Sam Noel | The Duquesne Duke Week 7 of the Barclays Premier League saw quite a lot of goals and some surprising results. The great thing about the BPL is that there’s always a marquee game on the cards every weekend, and this time around it was ninth-place Tottenham Hotspur who hosted league leading Manchester City at White Hart Lane. A big storyline in … Continue reading Premier League Week 7 Review

Six weeks in, Barclays Premier League in full swing

By Sam Noel | The Duquesne Duke Six weeks in, the Barclays Premier League is in full swing as its clubs look for glory and success on the soccer field. The best teams in England battle for the honor of being called “champions,” but others fight for the right to remain in the top tier. For perennial soccer lovers, the Barclays Premier League, or “BPL” … Continue reading Six weeks in, Barclays Premier League in full swing

Duquesne chimes in on medical marijuana debate

By Casey Chafin | The Duquesne Duke As lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives consider a bill that would make Pennsylvania the 24th state to legalize marijuana for medical use, a group of legal and scientific experts met at Duquesne for their own debate on the topic. Last Friday, the Africa Room was filled with representatives of the medical field, law enforcement and forensic … Continue reading Duquesne chimes in on medical marijuana debate

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 you’re still searching, it’s always understandable to have questions about university life. Seniors and freshmen alike can easily find themselves baffled by different things at Duquesne. Here are some answers … Continue reading Duquesne questions you are too afraid ask

Duquesne routs Kentucky Christian in opener

AP — P.J. Fulmore and Klartel Claridy both rushed for over 100 yards and Duquesne rolled up 571 yards offense in a 47-7 victory over Kentucky Christian in a season opener on Saturday. Fulmore rushed for 128 yards and Claridy added 105, including a 43-yard touchdown. Zach DeNardo ran for two scores, including a 40-yarder. The Dukes rushed for 373 yards. Virginia transfer Dominique Terrell … Continue reading Duquesne routs Kentucky Christian in opener