Mother of late Duquesne student-athlete holds hunger strike

Staff Report | 07/10/2020 Dannielle Brown, mother of Duquesne University student Marquis Jaylen (“J.B.”) Brown, is on a hunger strike and sit-in at Freedom Corner in the Hill District to pressure authorities to reopen her son’s case. Marquis Brown, 21, died after falling 16 stories from his apartment room window in Brottier Hall on Oct. 4, 2018. His death was ruled a suicide. According to … Continue reading Mother of late Duquesne student-athlete holds hunger strike

The Duquesne DukeJuly 10, 2020

Opinions

Government shutdown continues at expense of working class

01/24/2019 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor The duration of the nation’s longest government shutdown has surpassed the one-month mark, and as the crisis comes to a boil, almost everyone is starting to feel the heat. Federal workers, either furloughed or working without pay, are struggling to make ends meet. With rent or mortgage bills, car payments, medical fees, childcare costs and a long list … Continue reading Government shutdown continues at expense of working class

The Duquesne DukeJanuary 24, 2019

Arts & Entertainment

A&E: The Best & Worst of 2018

We asked our Arts & Entertainment section writers to pick their favorite media for 2018. Some pieces were loved by many, but a few picks surprised us! Check them out below, followed by the worst of 2018. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 2 Salena Moran, Staff Writer The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 2 continues to follow aspiring comedian Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) in her … Continue reading A&E: The Best & Worst of 2018

The Duquesne DukeJanuary 17, 2019

Opinions

A year in review: Tragedy, politics and progress define 2018

01/17/2019 By Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist I always feel anxious at the beginning of a new year. Who knows what I will remember 2019 for? Will it be a year of positivity and growth, or will it be daunting and discouraging? Although I cannot know what 2019 holds for me or anyone else, I want to reflect on political events that shaped 2018 and … Continue reading A year in review: Tragedy, politics and progress define 2018

The Duquesne DukeJanuary 17, 2019

Arts & Entertainment

Halloween takes horror’s iconic series back to its roots

Salena Moran & Evan Penrod | Staff Writers 10/25/18 The iconic white-masked slasher Michael Myers returns to the silver screen on the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter’s 1978 classic, Halloween. While the story of Halloween has spawned a large multi-movie franchise, Halloween (2018) director David Gordon Green disregards all the prior sequels/adaptations and instead uses this movie as a direct follow up to the original … Continue reading Halloween takes horror’s iconic series back to its roots

The Duquesne DukeOctober 25, 2018

Sports

Breaking down each 2018 World Cup squad

Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer June 14, 2018 As host country Russia prepares to face Saudi Arabia June 14 at 11 a.m. EDT in the 2018 World Cup’s inaugural match, prepare for the tournament’s commencement by familiarizing yourself with each of the 32 squads summarized below. Group A: Russia: How They Got Here: Russia is hosting the tournament; host countries automatically qualify. Predicted Result: Russia … Continue reading Breaking down each 2018 World Cup squad

The Duquesne DukeJune 14, 2018

Arts & Entertainment

Overwatch League could squander casual experience

By Grant Stoner | Staff Writer 01/11/2018 In Nov. 2016, Blizzard Entertainment announced that its months-old objective-based shooter, Overwatch, would enter into the esports scene. Dubbed the Overwatch League, 12 teams from across the world will compete in a series of matches, hoping to secure a win in the championship. Overwatch’s admittance into esports will almost certainly boost its overall popularity. According to an analyst … Continue reading Overwatch League could squander casual experience

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Opinions

What to expect from the Trump administration in 2018

By Shivani Gosai | Opinions Editor 1/11/18 The new year may bring a load of changes, some good and bad. November of 2016 began a landslide of outrageous events following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Countless ups and downs have lead to a dizzying year, with plenty more to come. I think most of us can agree that we’re a bit skeptical about the … Continue reading What to expect from the Trump administration in 2018

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News

Incoming freshman class had options, chose DU

By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne’s Class of 2018 may be a more widely diverse addition and derived from more educated families, but it took many of them awhile to decide to become Dukes. According to associate provost for enrollment management Paul-James Cukanna, it was a very “competitive admittance season.” “One observation that is hard to measure and we experienced, is that these … Continue reading Incoming freshman class had options, chose DU

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