‘They could’ve let him graduate:’ A series of student visas revoked

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24-year-old Jayson Ma, a Carnegie Mellon University student, received a call alerting him that his student visa had been revoked.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

The Duquesne DukeApril 10, 2025April 30, 20251 Comment

Arts & Entertainment

New single “Driver’s License” takes the road for success

Capri Scarcelli | arts and entertainment editor 1/21/21 She may drive alone past your street, but she’s in good company globally when it comes to bad breakups. Well known as the lead character “Nini” on Disney+’s High School Musical The Musical: The Series (HSMTMTS), 17-year-old actress and singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo debuted her hit single “Driver’s License,” steering its way to the top of the charts at … Continue reading New single “Driver’s License” takes the road for success

The Duquesne DukeJanuary 21, 2021

News

Spring 2021 calendar announced

Colleen Hammond | News Editor 10/15/2020 After a semester full of uncertainties, there are even more changes in the horizon for the Duquesne community. On Monday, Duquesne University administration announced new adjustments to the Spring 2021 semester schedule. This comes less than a week after an incorrect schedule was posted to the university website by mistake last Wednesday, an error that caused confusion and speculation … Continue reading Spring 2021 calendar announced

The Duquesne DukeOctober 15, 2020

News

Duquesne honors the death of dissent

Colleen Hammond | News Editor & Managing Editor In a year marked by death, tragedy and anxiety, another shining light in American history has gone out. On Friday, Sept. 18, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died of pancreatic cancer at age 87. “It’s one of those moments where things stop for a second,” sophomore marketing and theater arts major Anita Parrott said. Parrott heard … Continue reading Duquesne honors the death of dissent

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 24, 2020

Black Voices Matter, News

Update: Black Student Union’s fight for equality

Colleen Hammond | News Editor & Managing Editor On Thursday, Sept. 17, President Ken Gormley outlined his plan for increased diversity and inclusion on Duquesne’s campus. This letter came as a response to the demands of Duquesne’s Black Student Union (BSU) in conjunction with over a dozen other minority organizations. BSU’s letter included a variety of long-term and short-term demands for the future, including an … Continue reading Update: Black Student Union’s fight for equality

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 24, 2020

News

Starbucks closed after Parkhurst employee tests positive for COVID-19

Colleen Hammond | News Editor & Managing Editor For the past week, the Starbucks in the Student Union has been closed, leaving many students wondering why. “Due to a positive COVID-19 case among one of the Parkhurst employees working in the Starbucks, the store temporarily closed to allow the employees to quarantine for the appropriate amount of time and for the store to be cleaned … Continue reading Starbucks closed after Parkhurst employee tests positive for COVID-19

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 24, 2020

Black Voices Matter, News

Dannielle Brown speaks at another protest for son, “JB”

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief “I’m still here.” These were the words Dannielle Brown, mother of Marquis Jaylen “JB” Brown, who fell to his death from the window of Brottier Hall in 2018, said Tuesday afternoon in a protest outside the Duquesne arch on Forbes Avenue. “I’m here, and I’m not going nowhere,” Brown said. “I’m right here.” Tuesday, Sept. 22 was Day 81 of her … Continue reading Dannielle Brown speaks at another protest for son, “JB”

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 24, 2020

News

Professor who used racial slur in class demands reinstatement

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief The attorney for Gary Shank, the Duquesne education professor who was suspended Friday, Sept. 11 for using racial slurs in a lecture, said that Shank has no intention to resign, and that the university’s move threatens academic freedom. Warner Mariani, Shank’s attorney, said that Duquesne set a 5 p.m. deadline Thursday, Sept. 17, for Shank to submit his resignation. Mariani said … Continue reading Professor who used racial slur in class demands reinstatement

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 24, 2020

News

Never forgetting what an entire generation can’t remember

09/10/2020 Colleen Hammond | News Editor In the aftermath of the horrific attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the American people made a solemn promise to “never forget.” Now, 19 years later, the problem is not necessarily forgetting, but never remembering 9/11 altogether. For the first time since the attacks, nearly every college student and recent graduate is too young to remember the event or were … Continue reading Never forgetting what an entire generation can’t remember

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 10, 2020

Opinions, Staff Editorials

New Duke series to investigate common concerns

10/04/2018 By Duke Staff Higher tuition. Cramped living spaces. Food prices rising and quality declining. Ask an average Duquesne student what they think some of the problems on campus are, and they’re likely to name one, if not all, of those listed. As an independent voice for students on campus, we take our role seriously and so we would like to introduce you to a … Continue reading New Duke series to investigate common concerns

The Duquesne DukeOctober 4, 2018