Why should people pay attention to local elections?

Nataley Davis | staff writer John Brenner, executive director of the Pennsylvania Municipal League, said that he thinks one reason why most people don’t get involved in local elections is because they don’t always take into consideration all the work city and state politicians do. “People are largely happy with their services that they get at the local level. Most people don’t really think about … Continue reading Why should people pay attention to local elections?

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DU to spend $20 million on variety of campus projects

Raymond Arke | News Editor 03/01/18 Over the next couple of years, many buildings on campus will be receiving both external and internal upgrades. At a Feb. 20 Allegheny County Council meeting, a resolution was passed which allowed Duquesne to finance $20 million through the Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority. The resolution noted that a large number of the renovations will be to internal … Continue reading DU to spend $20 million on variety of campus projects

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Allegheny County votes to ban vapes in indoor public spaces

Raymond Arke | Asst. News Editor Allegheny County Council voted 8-5 on March 7 to ban the use of electronic cigarettes and vaporizers in indoor public places where smoking is forbidden. However, Duquesne’s campus had already acted ahead of the county. E-cigarettes have long been banned from indoor use on campus. Dan Cangilla, Assistant Director of Duquesne’s Office of Residence Life, said that it has … Continue reading Allegheny County votes to ban vapes in indoor public spaces

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