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Opinions

Midterms are the opportunity the Democrats need to take back the White House

Naomi Girson | opinions editor As midterms approach, more names seem to be circulating on the democratic side of the ticket. 2024 was aggravating, with a refusal from Joe Biden to step aside from reelection until July 21 of election year. The Democrats didn’t have time for a primary and Kamala Harris stepped up to be the Democratic candidate. It’s no huge shocker the Democrats … Continue reading Midterms are the opportunity the Democrats need to take back the White House

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How the SAVE Act would impact voters in upcoming elections

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is under consideration in the U.S. Senate after passing the House of Representatives, setting up a national debate over voter identification and citizenship requirements in federal elections. The legislation would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require voters to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in person to register to vote. … Continue reading How the SAVE Act would impact voters in upcoming elections

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O’Connor claims victory in Pittsburgh mayoral election

The Duke and DSR bring live coverage of the mayor’s race in Pittsburgh. Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Josh Imhof | features editor Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Eliyahu Gasson| editor & editor-in-chief [11:06 p.m.] O’Connor claims victory O’Connor walked on stage as mayor elect for the first time as “Who says you can’t go home” by Bon Jovi blasted over the speakers.  The hundreds … Continue reading O’Connor claims victory in Pittsburgh mayoral election

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Opinions, Staff Editorials

Staff Editorial: A century of commitment and integrity

Over the homecoming weekend, The Duke celebrated its 100th year of service to Duquesne University. Throughout its history, The Duke has had many ups and downs — like getting shut down for an April Fool’s joke in 1984 — but never has the paper abandoned its responsibility to factually cover both local and national events for our community. Our current political landscape is nothing like … Continue reading Staff Editorial: A century of commitment and integrity

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SGA Update

Naomi Girson | staff writer The 2025-26 executive board members of Duquesne University’s Student Government Association (SGA) were sworn into their positions at Moonlit Burgers on Wednesday. Faith Cook and Braden Niles, the outgoing SGA president and vice president of academic affairs began the event with their parting words for the succeeding administration. “To our new exec board, to our senators in the back, please … Continue reading SGA Update

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Student Government Association announces 2025-26 election results

Megan Trotter | news editor & Naomi Girson | staff writer After voting on Wednesday, the Student Government Association (SGA) Election Board Committee tallied the results and announced the winners for the 2025-26 academic year.  Sitting SGA President Faith Cook announced in an email to students and faculty late Thursday afternoon that the Advocacy Party won a full sweep of the executive board, which will … Continue reading Student Government Association announces 2025-26 election results

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The 2024 election candidates

Eliyahu Gasson | opinions editor The Democratic ballot Kamala Harris Vice President Kamala Harris came into office in 2020. Before that, she served as a U.S. senator for the state of California from 2017 to 2021, the attorney general of California from 2011 to 2017 and the district attorney of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011. Lowering costs for families Harris’ campaign says they want … Continue reading The 2024 election candidates

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Columns, Opinions

Making the case for the presidential candidates

Kamala Harris – The College Democrats In the words of President Joe Biden, “America is at an inflection point.” For many students, this is the first presidential election in which we are able to vote. When casting your ballot on Nov. 5, 2024 it is important to consider not only what each president will do over the next four years, but also the legacy they … Continue reading Making the case for the presidential candidates

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Vote with your head, not with your heart

Emily Theroux | staff writer | Nov. 5, 2024, is a date that will alter the course of American history. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are polar opposites: a prosecutor and a felon. There is no world in which this election does not shape the country for better or for worse. You may wonder if there could be a secret third … Continue reading Vote with your head, not with your heart

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