Ben Deihl | sports editor In his final game as a Duke, wide receiver Joey Isabella blistered past the defense for a 71-yard scorcher to give Duquesne an early lead en route to a victory over inner-city rival Robert Morris. The catch gave him his 30th career touchdown, the final milestone in one of the best wide receiver careers Duquesne has seen. Isabella started as … Continue reading From one knee down to a leg up: Isabella soars
Josh Imhof | features editor After working in public safety for over 40 years, Alan Hausman, received a notification on his pager he had never seen before. The words “active shooter” flashed across the screen. The location was the Tree of Life Congregation. It was a Saturday, and Hausman, who is the president of the congregation, was picking pumpkins in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, about four hours … Continue reading Pittsburgh religious leaders react to acts of violence
Josh Imhof | features editor As the general elections on Nov. 4 draw closer, Pittsburgh’s mayoral candidates, Democrat Corey O’Connor and Republican Tony Moreno, faced off in their first debate against one another on Tuesday night. The hour-long debate hosted by KDKA featured clashes on policies relating to local issues, as well as national ones. When asked how the candidates would handle inheriting a lean … Continue reading Mayoral candidates face off in debate
Penelope Lee | staff writer At Duquesne, Samiya Henry stands out not only for her pace but also for her purpose. She is a senior managing two degrees, two campuses, and still has time to participate in what she loves. “This is exactly what I want,” Henry said. “I can explore different avenues and walk away with two degrees.” Henry is entering her fifth year … Continue reading Across two campuses, student finds her own orbit
by Colleen Hammond | editor-in-chief April 7, 2022 As Covid-19 cases decline across the country (likely temporarily), society begins to take a collective breath to reflect on the destruction the pandemic has caused over the past two years. With the scratch of the head, many find themselves asking, “How could this have happened? Where did we go wrong?” The answer: There is plenty of blame … Continue reading The future of American public health is looking up
by Zoe Stratos | opinions editor April 7, 2022 On March 30, the university announced that eligible students will be able to receive their second Covid-19 vaccine booster on campus. According to an email sent to students, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced recommendations for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna boosters for those at higher risk of disease, hospitalization and death. For now, individuals 50 … Continue reading DU announces second booster availability for eligible individuals
by Luke Henne | sports editor March 17, 2022 With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updating its guidance on wearing masks to combat the spread of Covid-19, it’s expected that masking while on Duquesne’s campus will no longer be required in most circumstances, starting soon. In a release sent to students and faculty on March 4, the university said that it … Continue reading University considers altering mask requirements
Emma Polen | layout editor Nov. 11, 2021 This week, Big Bird from “Sesame Street” tweeted that he got the Covid-19 vaccine. This comes after another big vaccination announcement: Children ages 5 through 11 can now receive their doses of Pfizer’s vaccine. With the world in the state it’s in, it is important for everyone to consider receiving the vaccine for the first time, or … Continue reading A Big Bird-size dose of the Covid-19 vaccine
Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor Oct. 28, 2021 Halloween’s yearly masquerade allows individuals to characterize themselves however they’d like. But where is the line between creativity and insensitivity? Halloween costumes are primarily inspired by pop culture. Whether in the news or on our TV screens, there are bound to be references to current events. However, this can, at times, lead to cultural appropriation and sensitive … Continue reading Covid-19 costumes have no place in Halloween
Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Oct. 14, 2021 As of Oct. 11, 94% of full-time students who come to campus have either been vaccinated or has been declared from the university’s Covid-19 policy. The university sent out a press release to share the news and thank students for “contributing to the goal of creating a safe environment in which you can pursue your educational goals.” … Continue reading Covid-19 Update
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