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Red Bull Heavy Metal athletes soar on the shore

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Blaring club music, high-risk snowboarding, and a crowd of 5,000 fans maintained a raucous environment outside of Acrisure Stadium on Saturday during the Red Bull Heavy Metal Qualifier. Red Bull Heavy Metal is a street snowboarding competition that uses pedestrian locations like city halls and plazas, transforming them into locations where snowboarders can pull off tricks. Heavy Metal’s first two … Continue reading Red Bull Heavy Metal athletes soar on the shore

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Local runners race in Boston Marathon

By Kaye Burnet and Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke Pittsburgh runners joined thousands of athletes from around the globe for the 118th Boston Marathon on Monday, one year after terrorist attacks at the race shocked the nation and left three dead and more than 260 injured. Pittsburgh resident and runner Karen Harr had just crossed the finish line on April 15, 2013 when she … Continue reading Local runners race in Boston Marathon

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Garcia Wins Close One

By Saúl Berríos-Thomas     Young fighters have to prove they can beat savvy veterans on their way to the top. Some fighters shine in these fights, while other struggle, but get the necessary win. Garcia didn’t look great, but he got the rounds and experience. Williams showed he is a force to be reckoned with. SHOWTIME “CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING” BAYAMON, P.R. Danny Garcia (28-0, 16 … Continue reading Garcia Wins Close One

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University deemed ‘best value’ by U.S. News

By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor September has arrived, the fall semester is in full bloom and U.S. News and World Report has released the Best Colleges 2014 edition. Duquesne ranks once again as a top tier national university and more notably, one of six Catholic institutions in the top 50 Best Value Schools in the country at No. 45. Of the six Catholic … Continue reading University deemed ‘best value’ by U.S. News

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