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The transfer portal: more harm than good?

Ben Deihl | sports editor Since its introduction in late 2018, the transfer portal has completely changed the landscape of collegiate sports. It created a unified area for student-athletes to search for new schools to use their remaining NCAA eligibility, while making it easier for universities and coaches to communicate with players seeking a new home. According to ESPN, over 3,400 FBS scholarship players entered … Continue reading The transfer portal: more harm than good?

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Calling Israel out for genocide and separating Judaism from the “Jewish state”

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief A good rule for opinion writing is to select a topic or event you’re interested in. For me, that’s been Israel’s actions in Gaza since Hamas attacked the southern half of the country on Oct. 7, 2023. This will be the third time I write about it — a fact sure to irritate or upset my family, though they are well … Continue reading Calling Israel out for genocide and separating Judaism from the “Jewish state”

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President Gormley to step down

Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief Duquesne University President Ken Gormley announced that he will be stepping down from his position at the end of the 2025-26 school year Saturday evening. “After much reflection and discussion with my wife, Laura, I’ve informed the Board of Directors at its meeting yesterday of my decision to step down as President of Duquesne University at the end of next academic … Continue reading President Gormley to step down

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Duq student balances medical studies and passion for the arts

Kaitlyn Hughes | features editor While most doctors’ work spaces are typically confined to hospitals or research facilities, Madeline Sclichter is willing to break that barrier. As a sophomore biochemistry major at Duquesne, Sclichter hopes to become a psychiatrist one day, but she also makes time for another passion. Between labs, office hours, long classes and studying for tests Sclichter takes to the stage acting … Continue reading Duq student balances medical studies and passion for the arts

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Federal immigration policies needlessly endanger immigrants

Elise Schumacher | staff writer On Jan. 29, President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into Law. The new law requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain undocumented immigrants who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting. It includes an additional mandatory detention measure, which prevents any opportunity to be released on bond. It means individuals can be detained whether or … Continue reading Federal immigration policies needlessly endanger immigrants

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Staff Editorial: NCAA policy change is understandable, but regressive

This week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at preventing American transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. The debate over transgender and intersex athletes competing against cisgender women in athletics has long preceded his political career, as well as his birth. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) began mandating sex verification in 1936 for the Berlin Olympics, following the publicity that intersex Czechoslovakian … Continue reading Staff Editorial: NCAA policy change is understandable, but regressive

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Incoming!: Bombardiers drop scarves on Pittsburgh area

Josh Imhof | staff writer On a chilly Sunday in February, dozens of scarves mysteriously appeared around Market Square. Tied around light poles and fences, bus stops and tree branches, the scarves turned everyday objects into display racks that bore handmade gifts. Tags attached to the items encouraged people to grab them, courtesy of a group called the Scarf Bombardiers. These items were part of … Continue reading Incoming!: Bombardiers drop scarves on Pittsburgh area

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MSOC tie Fordham to set up rematch

Tristan Huyett | staff writer When Christoffer Vie Angell’s goal found the back of the net in the 79th minute to tie Saturday night’s match versus Fordham, a large roar erupted from the crowd. While the Duquesne faithful was obviously glad to get on the scoreboard, the goal meant a little more to a certain group in the crowd. Vie Angell’s family was in attendance … Continue reading MSOC tie Fordham to set up rematch

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Trump/Harris end campaigns in PGH

Naomi Girson and Josh Imhof | staff writers Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both ended their campaigns in Pittsburgh on Monday less than 10 miles apart.  The two of them have visited Pittsburgh numerous times as part of their campaign trails because of the weight it carries as a major city in Pennsylvania. The Keystone State holds 19 votes in the … Continue reading Trump/Harris end campaigns in PGH

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“Relentless joy” powering women in 2024-25

Tristan Huyett | staff writer When asked about his team’s identity, Duquesne Women’s Basketball Head Coach Dan Burt responded with two words: relentless joy. “What that means,” Burt said, “is that we’re relentless on the offensive end and the defensive end. And we’re playing with a lot of joy because we’re really playing for one another.” The Dukes are coming off a season in which … Continue reading “Relentless joy” powering women in 2024-25

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