New satellite voting spot opens

Kaitlyn Hughes & Naomi Girson | features editor & staff writer | Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato sealed up and sent off her mail-in ballot on Oct.15, the first day of satellite voting in the county. She showed off her “I voted” sticker as she walked out of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. On Tuesday, the museum in Oakland served as a … Continue reading New satellite voting spot opens

We’re on a Path to War and Israel is taking us there

Nick Zotos | ads manager | The age-old mantra “cooler heads prevail” has never been more relevant with Israel onthe brink of a full scale war with Lebanon. With The Times of Israel calling the most recent campaign the “Third Lebanon War” and Israel significantly increasing its aerial campaign in Lebanon, it’s reasonable to wonder if the United States might become militarily involved in the … Continue reading We’re on a Path to War and Israel is taking us there

‘Freedom is on the ballot’: Tim Walz rally stops at Acrisure Stadium

Rebecca Jozwiak | staff writer | With the 2024 election cycle drawing to a close, Pittsburgh residents made their way to Acrisure Stadium for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s Early Voting Rally on Tuesday. As the crowd settled into their spots, prominent figures such as Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and Pennsylvania Deputy of Voter Protection for Election Administration Mary Gibson spoke. “Our rights, our bodies, … Continue reading ‘Freedom is on the ballot’: Tim Walz rally stops at Acrisure Stadium

Obama’s tour kickoff at Pitt continues a barrage of political activity in Oakland

Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief | Tommy Gambino got off his shift as a janitor at Duquesne on Thursday afternoon and hurried east to Oakland to the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse at the University of Pittsburgh. He didn’t even change out of his Duquesne facilities management jacket. Still, by the time he arrived, there were already hundreds of people already lined up to hear former President Barack Obama … Continue reading Obama’s tour kickoff at Pitt continues a barrage of political activity in Oakland

‘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

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!

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

Harris-Walz Campaign hits Carnegie Mellon

Kaitlyn Hughes | features editor Carnegie Mellon University students and staff flocked to the street as Vice President Kamala Harris motorcade turned the corner onto Forbes Avenue. They filmed and waved as the cars passed by. A group of women gathered on Forbes Avenue, jumping to get a look at the stream of black SUVs and motorcycles whizzing by. As sirens sounded, the group cheered … Continue reading Harris-Walz Campaign hits Carnegie Mellon

SGA election results soon to be announced

by Zachary Petroff | staff writer March 31, 2022 Even though the official results of Duquesne’s Student Government Association (SGA) have not been officially released, the annual election saw “historic numbers” in terms of voter turnout according to the re-elected Vice President of Communications, Ethan Delp. Through Campus Link students were able to vote for members on the executive board, open senate seats, Residence Hall … Continue reading SGA election results soon to be announced