Society calls on celebrities to endorse candidates and mobilize voters

Emily Fritz | a&e editor It used to be common practice in polite conversation to avoid two things: religion and politics. But now, with higher intensity than elections past, even some of pop culture’s biggest names are becoming more engaged in the conversation. In the 24 hours following Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, the global pop star led 337,826 visitors to the … Continue reading Society calls on celebrities to endorse candidates and mobilize voters

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News

Duquesne alumni and Steelers owner Dan Rooney remembered

Raymond Arke | Asst. News Editor Former President Obama, several NFL owners and Steelers past and present attended the funeral for Duquesne alumni and former Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney, April 18 at Saint Paul’s Cathedral in Oakland. Rooney, who was also a former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland and Duquesne graduate of 1955, died April 13 at 84 years old. Alongside the former President, other … Continue reading Duquesne alumni and Steelers owner Dan Rooney remembered

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Sports

Antonio Brown extended, hopes to be Steeler for life

By Bry McDermott | Asst. Photo Editor Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown signed a four-year contract extension worth $68 million on Monday, making the 29-year-old the highest paid receiver in the National Football League. However, with the big price tag comes some big questions for the Steelers on how to manage Brown’s off-field antics and a salary cap that just got a whole lot … Continue reading Antonio Brown extended, hopes to be Steeler for life

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