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Provost David Dausey tapped as 14th Duquesne President

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief David Dausey has been announced as the 14th president of Duquesne University. Dausey, the current executive vice president and provost of the university, will take on the role starting on July 1. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Duquesne University Board of Directors Chair Diane Hupp following a national search. “Today, I stand here with profound humility. To be entrusted … Continue reading Provost David Dausey tapped as 14th Duquesne President

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Staff Editorial: Speaking up about the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

by the editorial staff March 3, 2022 Rapidly developing in Florida’s public education system, the media-coined “Don’t Say Gay” bill prohibits discussion of the LGBTQ+ community and gender identity from grades K-3.  From a young age, children are pushed through a conventional, heteronormative precedent set by older generations, not giving them a chance to express themselves. By censoring the conversation within the classroom setting, children … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Speaking up about the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

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Paper Tiger is a lazy, tone-deaf special from Bill Burr

Ollie Gratzinger | Editor-in-Chief 09/12/19 In his new comedy special Paper Tiger, Bill Burr aims to critique the nuances of an ever-polarized and political American society, but instead, he bumbles through 67 minutes of awkward, aggressive tabloid humor with only rare moments of respite from what can only be described as an act of dogmatic self-indulgence. The first half of Paper Tiger is rife with … Continue reading Paper Tiger is a lazy, tone-deaf special from Bill Burr

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Blue Slide Park Mac Miller name change unofficial

Josiah Martin | A&E Editor 03/14/19 Blue Slide Park, the section of Frick Park made famous by Mac Miller’s studio debut album of the same name, had briefly appeared on Apple Maps as “Mac Miller’s Blue Slide Park” and Google Maps as “Mac Miller’s Blue Slide Playground” earlier this week. The change has been reversed on these services, but as of press time, Miller’s name … Continue reading Blue Slide Park Mac Miller name change unofficial

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Threat of government shutdown looms; puts workers at risk again

02/14/2019 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor As federal workers began to recover from the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, a threat loomed still overhead: Would the government remain open for business, allowing funding for countless federal programs to continue flowing, or would it shut down once again if a deal wasn’t struck by midnight on Friday? According to CNN, that threat is diminishing, … Continue reading Threat of government shutdown looms; puts workers at risk again

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Hulu’s Castle Rock nears end of chilling first season

Neil Runge | Staff Writer 09/06/2018 Horror, gore, drama and a story with as many twists and turns as a winter drive through downtown Pittsburgh. That’s what to expect from the Hulu original show Castle Rock. This new installment to Hulu’s list of original shows is a digital anthology of the novels, short stories, settings and characters with abundant Easter eggs from the renowned author … Continue reading Hulu’s Castle Rock nears end of chilling first season

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Bars to stay open until 4 a.m. if bill passes

Casey Chafin | The Duquesne Duke A Pennsylvania lawmaker intends to propose legislation that would allow bars that purchase special liquor licenses to remain open until 4 a.m., two hours past the current mandated closing time. Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia) plans to introduce the bill, which he thinks would make Pennsylvania’s cities more appealing to young people. “Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and cities in between are world-class … Continue reading Bars to stay open until 4 a.m. if bill passes

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Controversial SGA bill vetoed

By Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke A bill that would require students running for executive positions in the Student Government Association to have at least a semester of experience as a senator was thrown out Oct. 26, a week after it was enacted. The original by-law that does not mandate candidates to have senatorial experience will remain in effect. SGA President Peter Samson said … Continue reading Controversial SGA bill vetoed

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Our Year in News: A Look Back

By Julian Routh | News Editor The adjunct battle On Sept. 1, adjunct French instructor Margaret Mary Vojtko died from complications of a heart attack, prompting a debate over whether or not part-time faculty is compensated fairly. Vojtko, 83, of Homestead, taught at Duquesne for more than 25 years before school officials told her she was not being asked to return for the fall 2013 … Continue reading Our Year in News: A Look Back

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City government cracks down on graffiti

By Carley Thieret | Asst. Opinions Editor As warm weather approaches, Mayor Bill Peduto is looking for more than just flowers and sunshine to make Pittsburgh look beautiful. The mayor announced on April 4 the reinstatement of the Graffiti Task Force that was disbanded one year ago. Tim McNulty, Peduto’s spokesman, said the mayor has always been a supporter of the task force and was … Continue reading City government cracks down on graffiti

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