Kaitlyn Hughes | news writer Asal Hamidi lived 29 years of her life in Iran, abiding by the rules of the Islamic Republic. So when she got word that Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on her home country, she was overcome by a wave of emotions. “It’s really complicated,” the Duquesne graduate student said. On Feb. 28, Israel and the United States coordinated … Continue reading Mixed emotions surround the conflict in Iran
04/25/2019 By Duke Staff Tragedy struck in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, when nine suicide bombers killed more than 300 people and injured hundreds more in coordinated attacks at churches and hotels throughout the country. According to USA Today, Sri Lanka’s Defense Minister Ruwan Wijewardene has stated that the attacks, which targeted the nation’s Christian minority, were in retaliation for the shootings at several mosques … Continue reading We should care about Sri Lanka attack more than Notre Dame fire
Kailey Love | Editor-In-Chief 01/22/19 Following the death of junior nursing student Columbia Dyson early last week, funeral arrangements have been finalized, and details have been released to the Duquesne University community. According to an email sent to students and faculty on Jan. 22., Duquesne will be providing busing to the funeral on Jan. 25, which will be held at 11 a.m. at St. John’s … Continue reading Funeral arrangements for Columbia Dyson announced
11/28/18 Josiah Martin | A&E Editor Stephen Hillenburg, best known as the creator of SpongeBob SquarePants, died on Nov. 26 at age 57. He had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2017. Hillenburg’s square, yellow opus hit television screens in 1999. Inspired and informed by Hillenburg’s love for marine biology and his experiences as a director on Rocko’s Modern Life, SpongeBob’s indescribable style … Continue reading SpongeBob SquarePants creator dead at 57
updated on 11/07/2018 Hallie Lauer | Features Editor & Josiah Martin | A&E Editor 11/05/2018 Duquesne student Marquis Jaylen “JB” Brown died after jumping from a 16th-floor window in Brottier Hall, according to Pittsburgh police, on Oct. 5, 2018. Exactly one month later, members of the student body held a “walk-out” on Art Rooney Field to demand answers for the Brown family. “I’m disappointed in … Continue reading Students organize walk-out, demand justice for Marquis
The Duquesne Duke Staff 10/05/2018 With the shock of the past day’s events, we wanted to remind students and the larger Duquesne community of the opportunities available to them. The Counseling and Wellbeing Center, located in 636 Fisher Hall, has counselors available. They can be reached at 412-396-6204. The center offers group therapy sessions on Tuesdays from 3:30 pm to 5pm or Wednesdays from 5pm to … Continue reading Services available to grieving students
Raymond Arke | Editor-in-Chief UPDATE 10/05/18 11:20 a.m.: In a statement to the Duquesne community, President Gormley said he felt “great sadness” in reporting the death of Marquis Brown, a Duquesne University football player and junior in the McAnulty College of Liberal Arts. Brown was from the Washington D.C. area and was listed as a running back on the 2018 football roster. President Gormley said a … Continue reading BREAKING: Police investigating Brottier death
08/30/18 By Duke Staff As the beloved Disney film Bambi taught us when we were young, “If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.” Who knew so many people still need to hear that advice, many of whom are far into adulthood? With the recent passing of several notable figures, a surprising number of people have felt it is appropriate to immediately … Continue reading Don’t politicize death; think first
Nicolas Jozefczyk | Staff Writer 08/23/18 Aretha Franklin, with a voice that could move generations, passed away on Aug. 18, 2018 due to pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type. Dubbed the “Queen of Soul,” Franklin showed off her angelic, powerful vocals and was an unapologetically strong woman who would not back down from her views. She knew life’s imperfections and tore off everyone’s rose-colored glasses. … Continue reading Aretha Franklin’s life and groundbreaking career
Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 06/24/18 On July 20, 2017, Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington took his life. Nearly a year later, the same conversations many Linkin Park fans already had re-entered the mainstream, with the deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade rocking the foodie and fashion worlds. While it is impossible to know why Bennington took his own life, Mike Shinoda prefers to … Continue reading Mike Shinoda’s latest album tackles tough subject, but doesn’t stand out
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