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A look into Allegheny County’s voters

Josh Imhof | staff writer Allegheny County ranks second in total number of voters in Pennsylvania at 943,221, with only Philadelphia County having more at 1,094,031, according to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Voting and Election Statistics website. Democrats hold a substantial lead of registered voters at 522,563 registered or 55.4%, nearly doubling the 270,952 or 28.72% registered as Republicans. Looking back at the past two … Continue reading A look into Allegheny County’s voters

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Making the case for the presidential candidates

Kamala Harris – The College Democrats In the words of President Joe Biden, “America is at an inflection point.” For many students, this is the first presidential election in which we are able to vote. When casting your ballot on Nov. 5, 2024 it is important to consider not only what each president will do over the next four years, but also the legacy they … Continue reading Making the case for the presidential candidates

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Obama’s tour kickoff at Pitt continues a barrage of political activity in Oakland

Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief | Tommy Gambino got off his shift as a janitor at Duquesne on Thursday afternoon and hurried east to Oakland to the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse at the University of Pittsburgh. He didn’t even change out of his Duquesne facilities management jacket. Still, by the time he arrived, there were already hundreds of people already lined up to hear former President Barack Obama … Continue reading Obama’s tour kickoff at Pitt continues a barrage of political activity in Oakland

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Midwest (too) nice: Walz goes easy on Vance, lets him look normal

Eliyahu Gasson | opinions editor Tim Walz and JD Vance went head-to-head Tuesday night in what is arguably the most influential debate in the 2024 election. This is likely to be the last time representatives from the two campigns will have the opportunity to make their case in a head-to-head setting before November.  The two candidates went back and forth in a refreshingly civil manner, … Continue reading Midwest (too) nice: Walz goes easy on Vance, lets him look normal

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Harris-Walz Campaign hits Carnegie Mellon

Kaitlyn Hughes | features editor Carnegie Mellon University students and staff flocked to the street as Vice President Kamala Harris motorcade turned the corner onto Forbes Avenue. They filmed and waved as the cars passed by. A group of women gathered on Forbes Avenue, jumping to get a look at the stream of black SUVs and motorcycles whizzing by. As sirens sounded, the group cheered … Continue reading Harris-Walz Campaign hits Carnegie Mellon

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Conor Lamb secures upset victory in nearby Congressional race

Raymond Arke | News Editor 03/15/18 Calling it a close race does not quite do it justice. Duquesne and Pizza Milano are close. The walk from Gumberg to Starbucks is close. This was something more. The March 13 special election in Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District was more than just tight; it came down to a couple hundred ballots. With no official winner declared by the … Continue reading Conor Lamb secures upset victory in nearby Congressional race

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Pitt student running for local state representative seat

Raymond Arke | News Editor 02/01/18 Many students vote and follow the news, and some wish to be a real part of the political process. For one University of Pittsburgh student, he’s following through on that wish. Jacob Pavlecic, a 20-year-old junior at Pitt majoring in politics and philosophy and with minors in finance and French, has announced he is running for the 30th District … Continue reading Pitt student running for local state representative seat

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Election 2014: Governor-elect Wolf pledges education, job reform

By Julian Routh | News Editor When newly elected Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf takes office in January, he will be tasked with initiating a number of plans he outlined in his campaign, some of which will impact higher education and post-college employment. On the campaign trail, Wolf, 65, of York County, pledged to make education his top priority if elected. In an effort to make … Continue reading Election 2014: Governor-elect Wolf pledges education, job reform

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As election nears, Clinton endorses Wolf

By Julian Routh | News Editor Former President Bill Clinton stumped for Democrat Tom Wolf in South Side Monday, urging Pittsburghers to vote blue in the gubernatorial election Nov. 4. As more than 1,000 Wolf supporters looked on at the IBEW Union Hall, Clinton praised Wolf’s intentions to restore the current administration’s cuts to education, improve access to college and enhance job training. “If you … Continue reading As election nears, Clinton endorses Wolf

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Student wins contest for FeelGood

By Adam Kelly | The Duquesne Duke Senior occupational therapy major Kaitlyn Kerrigan won $10,000 in Amway’s “Who Cares Challenge: Youth Leadership Contest” for FeelGood, a project she works with in conjunction with Duquesne Circle K. Circle K International is the world’s largest student-led collegiate service organization and the umbrella organization of the FeelGood project at Duquesne. Kerrigan, 21, wrote to Amway, which is short … Continue reading Student wins contest for FeelGood

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