Trump’s war against Iran is a risk that’s not going to pay off

Naomi Girson | opinions editor In the last two weeks, Donald Trump and his administration have attacked civilian areas in Iran and killed the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other high-ranking officials in the Iranian government, all with the intention of bringing regime change to Iran. However, it seems as though the American people are not aligned with the president, and that the current … Continue reading Trump’s war against Iran is a risk that’s not going to pay off

Calling Israel out for genocide and separating Judaism from the “Jewish state”

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief A good rule for opinion writing is to select a topic or event you’re interested in. For me, that’s been Israel’s actions in Gaza since Hamas attacked the southern half of the country on Oct. 7, 2023. This will be the third time I write about it — a fact sure to irritate or upset my family, though they are well … Continue reading Calling Israel out for genocide and separating Judaism from the “Jewish state”

Duquesne Police investigate Nov. 11 bomb threat

Raymond Arke and Kailey Love | The Duquesne Duke 11/11/17 A busy day on campus, which included a Duquesne football game and the start of the men’s basketball season, was overshadowed by an intensive bomb search by multiple police departments. Around 3:15 p.m. on Nov.11, the Duquesne University information desk fielded a call from a male caller stating that a bomb was on campus. This … Continue reading Duquesne Police investigate Nov. 11 bomb threat

Police searching for Forbes armed robbery suspect

By Kaye Burnet | News Editor Pittsburgh police officers are currently searching Oakland for a suspect in an armed robbery that took place at around 1 p.m. on Forbes Avenue, a block away from the A.J. Palumbo Center, according to Duquesne police. The victim told police he was on the sidewalk when a man approached him with a gun. After a brief encounter, the suspect … Continue reading Police searching for Forbes armed robbery suspect

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

Vojtko remembered for pride, eloquence

By Julian Routh | News Editor _______________________________________________________________________ UPDATE (4:56 PM September 20): The Rev. Daniel Walsh spoke to The Duke, saying Vojtko was allowed to stay at the Laval House for a month with daily meals. Read the full story here for all the updates on the university’s treatment of Margaret Mary Vojtko, including reaction to the Post-Gazette column and statements from Daniel Kovalik. _______________________________________________________________________ UPDATE (4:45 PM September 18): In … Continue reading Vojtko remembered for pride, eloquence