Sydney Hackenberg | staff writer With fall around the corner, there is a lot of excitement and happenings for college students to look forward to: the Starbucks fall menu, the return of professional football and hockey games and the commencement of sweater weather. There is also an important responsibility of adult and college life that is often forgotten — voting. It seems simple — finding … Continue reading Vote! Your voice matters
Nataley Davis | features editor In a special election Aug. 18, Brandon Dukes became the first Democrat in decades to represent Pennsylvania’s 12th Legislative District. The district covers much of southwestern Butler County, including Adams, Cranberry and Jackson townships. The special election was called to fill the seat of state Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, who resigned in March and had held the seat since 2023. Dukes … Continue reading Dem victory in special election flips seat in red district
A special election was held for the Pennsylvania House District 12 earlier this month, flipping a historically red seat to blue. The Democratic win caused sparks of excitement and surprise in the area, and it could be the kind of sign Dems are looking for as the halfway mark in Donald Trump’s second presidency nears. The election was held after former Pennsylvania State Representative Stephenie … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Special election brings democratic hope for midterms
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Duquesne Duke staff will provide live original coverage of the 2024 election. Continue reading Trump clinches victory
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