Dukes pound the ground in first conference win

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne opened their conference season with a run-powered 34-14 victory over Stonehill on Saturday, as running backs Taj Butts and Ness Davis rushed for a combined 185 yards. The Dukes are now 15-3 in Northeast Conference openers since joining the NEC in 2008. They move to 3-3 (1-0 NEC) on the season with the win while Stonehill falls to 2-4 … Continue reading Dukes pound the ground in first conference win

On-campus students deserve recreation too

Staff Editorial The past two weekends have outlined a disparity between Duquesne students simply by looking out a window on campus. Homecoming and Family Weekend was two weeks ago. Campus was flooded with people for a football game, an alumni fair and more. Last weekend was the exact opposite. It was a normal weekend at Duquesne — a tumble weed could roll down Academic Walk … Continue reading On-campus students deserve recreation too

Homecoming brings Duq community together

Naomi Girson | staff writer | Almost 50 years after their college graduation, a rowdy group of men crowded around in the alumni tent during Duquesne’s 2024 Homecoming weekend. Together, they reminisced about their time in the Playboys, a social club from the 1970s. “We appreciate what Duquesne has done to make homecoming what it is,” said Bill Gerke, one of the members. Many alumni, … Continue reading Homecoming brings Duq community together

Duquesne families impress at talent show

By Jacob Guerra | The Duquesne Duke The Office of Residence Life gave an artsy twist to Family Weekend with its annual talent show on Saturday night in the Union Ballroom. A mix of eight individual and group talents with or without their parents or siblings performed for an audience and panel of judges with a chance to win an assortment of monetary prizes. However, … Continue reading Duquesne families impress at talent show