Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor After 20 years of working together, Mayor-Elect Corey O’Connor announced he will appoint Dan Gilman as his chief of staff. “We need to hit the ground running on day one, so we need leadership that knows the city, knows the residents and knows how to get things done,” O’Connor said in a statement. Gilman is currently chief of staff to … Continue reading Dan Gilman to be appointed as O’Connor’s chief of staff
Jacqui McDonald | staff writer On a crisp October night in the South Side of Pittsburgh, the glow of dimmed studio lights and the shutter of cameras filled Pasage Studios. The space brimmed with energy, costumes and people. “There’s so much talent in this city, and sometimes all that’s missing is access to space, equipment, and a network. That is what we’re trying to build … Continue reading Studio brings creators together and uplifts locals
Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Former Vice President Mike Pence will visit campus on Nov. 6 for the next installment of the Civil Discourse Series held annually at Duquesne. Pence will sit on a panel with the Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives, Margaret Kibben, and Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty at noon in the Power Center Ballroom to discuss “Faith, Civility and … Continue reading Former VP Pence to visit campus
Liz Mantush & Kaitlyn Hughes | staff writer & news editor With red and blues flashing around them, protesters marched from Schenley Park, to the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor’s home to express their disagreement with the university’s administration. Around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, protestors clad in red and green with Keffiyehs wrapped around their heads and shoulders began chanting and waving signs in the air … Continue reading ‘SJP put out the call:’ Student organization’s first protest after lifted suspension
Naomi Girson & Ember Duke | staff writer and layout editor As student visa holders at other Pittsburgh universities face revocation, legal proceedings and threat of deportation, Duquesne has not yet had any such public instance. But the question of how to act in such a situation continues to circulate on campus. In light of the growing federal crackdown on visa revocations, Duquesne communications director … Continue reading Duquesne warns international students to avoid going home over break
Megan Trotter | news editor It was three weeks out from the end of the semester when 24-year-old Jayson Ma, a Carnegie Mellon University student, received a call alerting him that his student visa had been revoked. CMU Provost James H. Garrett Jr. sent out a letter on Monday to faculty and staff announcing that late last week the student visas of “two current CMU … Continue reading ‘They could’ve let him graduate:’ A series of student visas revoked
Megan Trotter | news editor Throughout this election season The Duke has covered surrounding Pittsburgh campuses that have hosted political candidates. While Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh have held speaker events featuring Vice President Kamala Harris, Dave McCormick and former President Barack Obama, Duquesne has not followed suit. Sophomore Bobby Latham, administrator of the College Republicans Club at Duquesne, said he believes this … Continue reading Students disappointed to not see candidates on Duq’s campus
According to the 2017 U.S. Census, 22 percent of Pittsburgh residents live below the poverty line. That means nearly 1 in 5 people on the streets of Pittsburgh are living in poverty, compared to the national average of 14.6 percent. In recent months, there has been plenty of coverage about the unity of the people of Pittsburgh and how the community is so resilient. We … Continue reading New project shares context for local communities
Laurel Wilson | Staff Writer & Gabriella DiPietro | News Editor 11/29/2018 Due to financial reasons, many individuals cannot afford to go to college, let alone attend graduate school. But local universities partnered with Pittsburgh Promise are attempting to change these circumstances. In a joint statement on Wednesday, Nov. 14, Duquesne University and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) announced that they will now be offering Pittsburgh … Continue reading Scholarships available to Promise alumni
By Raymond Arke | News Editor 10/05/17 Matthew 7:25 reads, “And the rain fell, and the floods came.” The Bible verse is an accurate description of the scene that was set on Thursday as Pittsburgh experienced a torrential downpour and campuses throughout the city braced for protests by Westboro Baptist Church. The Church, described by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a hate group, had … Continue reading Duquesne unites for celebration of unity as Westboro Baptist visits Pittsburgh
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