O’Connor claims victory in Pittsburgh mayoral election

The Duke and DSR bring live coverage of the mayor’s race in Pittsburgh. Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Josh Imhof | features editor Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Eliyahu Gasson| editor & editor-in-chief [11:06 p.m.] O’Connor claims victory O’Connor walked on stage as mayor elect for the first time as “Who says you can’t go home” by Bon Jovi blasted over the speakers. The hundreds … Continue reading O’Connor claims victory in Pittsburgh mayoral election

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Locust

Josh Imhof | features editor A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Locust Street between the Student Union and the parking garage on Wednesday morning. Two police cars could be seen parked along Locust Street and four police officers were on the scene. Captain Jefferey Egan of the Duquesne Department of Public Safety said that the victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to … Continue reading Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Locust

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UPDATE: Fife takes name out of Duquesne head coaching search

By Adam Lindner | Asst. Sports Editor BREAKING: According to CBS Sports’ Gary Parrish, Michigan State assistant coach Dane Fife is in “advanced talks” to become the next head coach at Duquesne. Fife, who was a fan favorite as a guard at Indiana University from 1998-2002, was thought to be a dark horse candidate for the vacant Indiana head coaching job. Fife has been an … Continue reading UPDATE: Fife takes name out of Duquesne head coaching search

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Sexual assault reported in Duquesne dorm [UPDATED]

Brandon Addeo | News Editor This story will be updated as more information becomes available. UPDATE 3:00 p.m. 2/5/2017 Duquesne spokeswoman Bridget Fare confirmed the suspect is a Duquesne student. UPDATE 12:30 p.m. 2/5/2017 Pittsburgh Police are handling the investigation into the sexual assault, which was reported around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, according to Duquesne spokeswoman Bridget Fare. Police will not identify the suspect until an … Continue reading Sexual assault reported in Duquesne dorm [UPDATED]

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Campus dining locations respond to water advisory

By Kaye Burnet |Editor-in-Chief Several Duquesne dining locations closed or limited their menu options Wednesday due to a boil water advisory put out by the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) Tuesday afternoon, affecting more than 100,000 Pittsburgh residents, including those on the Bluff. Options Food Court and the Starbucks in the Student Union were closed as of noon on Wednesday, while the Barnes and … Continue reading Campus dining locations respond to water advisory

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Police seek public’s help in search for missing Duquesne student [UPDATED]

Brandon Addeo | News Editor This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Check back regularly for updates. UPDATE 12:45 p.m. 3/6/2017 Police confirmed that a body found this morning in the Ohio River is that of missing Duquesne student Dakota James. Read more here. UPDATE 5:00 p.m. 2/28/2017 Pittsburgh Police held a press briefing today on the investigation into Dakota James’ disappearance. … Continue reading Police seek public’s help in search for missing Duquesne student [UPDATED]

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Police issue arrest warrant for man who threatened DU student

Brandon Addeo | News Editor Update: 10/12/2016 Police issued a warrant for the arrest of Brandon M. Sorg, of 615 1st St, Verona, PA. Sorg is charged with making terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment toward the Duquesne student, who had dated Sorg in the past. 10/6/2016 2:00 p.m. Police are looking for a man who threatened a Duquesne student on Thursday. According to mass email sent across campus … Continue reading Police issue arrest warrant for man who threatened DU student

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Breaking: Duquesne student in critical condition, two dead in Shaler shooting

By Julian Routh | News Editor A father opened fire on his family in Shaler early Thursday morning, killing his daughter and critically injuring his wife and son, who attends Duquesne. Allegheny County Police say James Edwards, 52, went room-to-room with two .44-caliber revolvers and attempted to kill his family before turning the gun on himself. Edwards and his 19-year-old daughter Laurin died at the … Continue reading Breaking: Duquesne student in critical condition, two dead in Shaler shooting

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BREAKING: McConnell-Serio leaves Duquesne for Pitt program

Breaking news Pat Higgins and Addie Smith | The Duquesne Duke After a week of speculation and rumors, the University of Pittsburgh has officially signed Suzie McConnell-Serio to a six-year contract to take over as the head coaching position following firing Agnus Berenato on April 1. The move comes on the heels of McConnell-Serio’s most successful year in her six-year tenure at Duquesne. Despite previously … Continue reading BREAKING: McConnell-Serio leaves Duquesne for Pitt program

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