Seven churches to close in Pittsburgh: What does this mean for the catholic church?

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Duquesne President Ken Gormley has a long history at St. Anselm Church in Swissvale. He and his four siblings attended kindergarten through 12th grade there, his mom taught third grade there for 20 years, he was baptized in the church, received his first Communion and confirmation there, and his four children attended grade school there. “I have a lifetime of … Continue reading Seven churches to close in Pittsburgh: What does this mean for the catholic church?

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Funeral arrangements for Columbia Dyson announced

Kailey Love | Editor-In-Chief 01/22/19 Following the death of junior nursing student Columbia Dyson early last week, funeral arrangements have been finalized, and details have been released to the Duquesne University community. According to an email sent to students and faculty on Jan. 22., Duquesne will be providing busing to the funeral on Jan. 25, which will be held at 11 a.m. at St. John’s … Continue reading Funeral arrangements for Columbia Dyson announced

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Duquesne alumni and Steelers owner Dan Rooney remembered

Raymond Arke | Asst. News Editor Former President Obama, several NFL owners and Steelers past and present attended the funeral for Duquesne alumni and former Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney, April 18 at Saint Paul’s Cathedral in Oakland. Rooney, who was also a former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland and Duquesne graduate of 1955, died April 13 at 84 years old. Alongside the former President, other … Continue reading Duquesne alumni and Steelers owner Dan Rooney remembered

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DU slammed over treatment of adjunct

By Julian Routh | News Editor _______________________________________________________________________ UPDATE (4:56 PM September 20): The Rev. Daniel Walsh spoke to The Duke, saying Vojtko was allowed to stay at the Laval House for a month with daily meals. Read the full story here. _______________________________________________________________________ UPDATE (1:35 PM September 19): Vice President for University Advancement John Plante sent an email to all Duquesne employees today addressing Kovalik’s piece … Continue reading DU slammed over treatment of adjunct

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Vojtko remembered for pride, eloquence

By Julian Routh | News Editor _______________________________________________________________________ UPDATE (4:56 PM September 20): The Rev. Daniel Walsh spoke to The Duke, saying Vojtko was allowed to stay at the Laval House for a month with daily meals. Read the full story here for all the updates on the university’s treatment of Margaret Mary Vojtko, including reaction to the Post-Gazette column and statements from Daniel Kovalik. _______________________________________________________________________ UPDATE (4:45 PM September 18): In … Continue reading Vojtko remembered for pride, eloquence

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Student in fair condition after father attacks family in Shaler

By Julian Routh | News Editor Fourth-year pharmacy major Jimmy Edwards is in fair condition in Allegheny General Hospital after his father opened fire at their home in Shaler last Thursday morning. The condition of Edwards, 21, was upgraded from critical to fair on Sunday, according to hospital spokesperson Dan Laurent. He remained in fair condition Wednesday. To help pay for medical expenses, funeral costs … Continue reading Student in fair condition after father attacks family in Shaler

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