Victim and advocates outline impact of Pa. budget impasse

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Taking a deep breathe, Maria Gardner said with an assertive tone that survivors of sexual violence need to be heard — but not at the cost of publicly displaying their most vulnerable moments. Especially not to sway Pennsylvania legislators to pass a state budget that is more than 100 days past the deadline. Despite this, Gardner stood in front of … Continue reading Victim and advocates outline impact of Pa. budget impasse

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Simple assault charge against basketball player to be dropped

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor A criminal charge filed against a Duquesne basketball player is expected to be dismissed after a deal with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office was made at a preliminary hearing in August, defense attorney Casey White said. In exchange, Maximus Edwards will please guilty to a non-traffic summary offense, White said. “This matter will be fully resolved and closed in … Continue reading Simple assault charge against basketball player to be dropped

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BREAKING: Police investigating sexual assault involving Duquesne student

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-Chief 09/03/2018 The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Sexual Assault Unit is investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred to a Duquesne student in the morning hours of Labor Day, according to a campus-wide crime alert email. At 9:44 a.m. on Sept. 3, Duquesne University Police responded to a report that a female Duquesne University student was allegedly sexually assaulted in an unaffiliated … Continue reading BREAKING: Police investigating sexual assault involving Duquesne student

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“No justice, no pizza.” Pressure increases on Pizza Milano after violent video.

Raymond Arke | News Editor UPDATE 08/22/18: According to multiple media reports, Mahmut Yilmaz was found not guilty of simple assault and aggravated assault on August 15. UPDATE 01/16/18: According to a Pizza Milano statement published by CBS Pittsburgh (KDKA), the owner of Pizza Milano, Semsi Yilmaz (no relation, said that Mahmut Yilmaz had be terminated and that “[I] condemn his actions in the strongest … Continue reading “No justice, no pizza.” Pressure increases on Pizza Milano after violent video.

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Annual report details campus crime

Alex Wolfe | Staff Writer 10/05/17 This week, Duquesne released its annual fire and safety report for 2016, which outlined a notable increase in liquor-and drug-related arrests. The report details a dramatic increase in Drug Law Arrests, which increased by 650 percent (4 to 26) between 2015 and 2016, and a continued increase in Drug Law Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action, which increased by about … Continue reading Annual report details campus crime

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BREAKING: Alleged sexual assault occurred on Sept. 27

Raymond Arke | News Editor 09/28/17 On the morning of Sept. 27, a female Duquesne University student reported a sexual assault to Duquesne Police. The assault was alleged to have occurred in male student’s Living Learning Center room after midnight on the 27, according to the crime alert email. Police reported that the victim had met the male student through an online dating site. The … Continue reading BREAKING: Alleged sexual assault occurred on Sept. 27

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Confirmation for SGA VP in doubt after arrest

Editor’s Note After the online publication of a story on Stalker’s arrest last week, many members of the Duquesne student body used social media to express their opposition. Some felt Stalker’s arrest was a private matter, which should not be publicized. “[Stalker] is in college and college students make mistakes … his mistakes deserve to be private,” one comment read, while another asked, “Why would … Continue reading Confirmation for SGA VP in doubt after arrest

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Incoming SGA Vice President arrested for assault, escaping custody

Brandon Addeo and Raymond Arke | The Duquesne Duke See the full story on Stalker’s arrest here. UPDATE: 5/11/17 All three charges against Stalker were dropped and the case is closed. UPDATE: 4/27/17 Stalker’s preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for May 11. UPDATE: 3/24/17 Stalker abdicated his position today, and the SGA will hold a special election to fill the vacant position. Read more here. UPDATE: 3/21/17 … Continue reading Incoming SGA Vice President arrested for assault, escaping custody

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Duquesne student arrested for sexual assault of pregnant woman

Update (10/20/2015): The Allegheny County District Attorney’s office dropped all charges against Coughenour after video surfaced that showed the student somewhere else at the time of the attack. By Kaye Burnet | News Editor A 61-year-old Duquesne graduate student in the business school is facing sexual assault charges for allegedly attacking a pregnant woman near the Liberty Bridge Tuesday night, according to a criminal complaint. Police … Continue reading Duquesne student arrested for sexual assault of pregnant woman

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Campus crusades against assault

Kaye Burnet | Asst. News Editor Several Duquesne organizations are coming together to participate in National Sexual Assault Awareness Month by hosting on-campus informational lectures and other educational events. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five women report being raped at some time in their lives. Of those victims, nearly 40 percent were between the ages of 18 and 24. … Continue reading Campus crusades against assault

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