Ford bridges gap between community and police

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief When Leon Ford talks about his mission for Pittsburgh, he begins with a simple idea — people thrive when they feel safe. “My goal at the moment here in Pittsburgh is to help make Pittsburgh a more prosperous city for everyone. And one way I envision doing that is by increasing public safety,” he said. Ford survived being shot five times … Continue reading Ford bridges gap between community and police

White House taps Duquesne Law grad for agency role

Raymond Arke | News Editor 09/28/17 A Duquesne Law School graduate has received attention from the White House. On Sept. 21, Dana Baiocco, who graduated cum laude in 1997, was nominated by the Trump Administration to the position of commissioner on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for a seven-year term. The CPSC is the governmental agency that is concerned with “protecting the public from … Continue reading White House taps Duquesne Law grad for agency role

Making your political voice heard easier than ever

By Zachary Landau | Asst. A&E Editor What an exciting first three weeks of the new presidency. And by exciting, I mean terrifying for everyone who is not straight, white, male and reasonably financially secure. Basically, not much has changed. But, if the status quo is not good enough for you, then don’t worry. There are plenty of resources available for you to figure out … Continue reading Making your political voice heard easier than ever