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‘I’d rather be in Butler’: Trump returns to July 13 assassination attempt site

Eliyahu Gasson & Megan Trotter | opinions editor & news editor | As a show of strength following his assassination attempt on July 13, the former president Donald Trump was back in Butler, Pennsylvania to hold a rally in the same place he nearly lost his life. Much of the rally served as a tribute to Corey Comperatore, a local firefighter who was shot and … Continue reading ‘I’d rather be in Butler’: Trump returns to July 13 assassination attempt site

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Let them vote!

Staff Editorial| College students, especially those in Pennsylvania, are a crucial vote in the upcoming election. Depite that, Duquesne will be holding classes on Election Day. In 2016, 47% of college students registered to vote had a time constraint that prevented them from going to the polls, according to the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement Duquesne should provide students with … Continue reading Let them vote!

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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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Casey talks public safety

Naomi Girson | staff writer As the 2024 election grows closer, Americans remember the insurrection on the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Local Democrats hope that influences voters this November. On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and other democratic representatives stopped by Community Forge in Allegheny County to hold a campaign event on public safety and protecting democracy. Former Capitol Police Officer … Continue reading Casey talks public safety

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VP candidates face off for the first time at debate in New York

Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief Vice Presidential candidates Tim Walz and J.D. Vance went face-to-face on Tuesday night in New York City for their first and only debate. With the evening’s added pressure the Republican and Democratic presidential tickets took the stage for 90-minutes. The Duke collected a few key moments from the night. The Candidates: This one was much more cordial than when the top … Continue reading VP candidates face off for the first time at debate in New York

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Duquesne’s traditional distaste for all things political is outdated and privileged

10/22/2020 Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist An alarm blares in a dimly lit, carpeted and decently organized room. A student rolls over and leans up, he looks at his phone and rushes out the door, quickly grabbing his computer. Outside, he’s searching for a better internet connection – DuqNet hasn’t exactly been working well for a few weeks – and is able to join a Zoom … Continue reading Duquesne’s traditional distaste for all things political is outdated and privileged

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Letter to the Editor: Comments on the President of College Republicans

I am writing this article not because I want to, but because I feel a moral obligation to do so. I am a white, registered Republican who is still trying to understand the depths of my privilege and what I can do with it to be a force for good in society. I am not here to ‘white knight’ or cause controversy when it is … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Comments on the President of College Republicans

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Trump panders at State of the Union

02/07/2019 By Duke Staff In the second State of the Union address of his presidency, Donald Trump began his annual address to Congress by calling for unity between parties following the longest government shutdown in history. “We must reject the politics of revenge, resistance and retribution, and embrace the boundless potential of cooperation, compromise and the common good,” the president said. “Together, we can break … Continue reading Trump panders at State of the Union

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Decorated war hero and politician McCain dies at age 81

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-chief 08/30/18 Regarded as a maverick and one of the best-known and most powerful U.S. Senators of his generation, John S. McCain III (R-Arizona), age 81, passed away on Aug. 25. McCain was a two-time presidential candidate, losing the 2000 Republican primary to George W. Bush (R-TX) and losing the 2008 Presidential Election to Democrat Barack Obama (D-IL). Duquesne’s President, Ken Gormley, … Continue reading Decorated war hero and politician McCain dies at age 81

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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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