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Democrats face an uncertain future in Florida after losing the Latin American vote

11/05/2020 Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist As of Wednesday at 12 p.m., the election is still very much up for grabs, but pundits from wall to wall are scrabbling for attention. Biden’s campaign manager says Biden is on track to win, Trump himself said he had a big win Tuesday night, and Twitter was full of verified pollsters calling states one way or another. The two … Continue reading Democrats face an uncertain future in Florida after losing the Latin American vote

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Pandemic leadership proves focal point of final presidential debate

  Zoe Stratos | staff writer 10/29/20 After appearing for the first time on stage together on Sept. 29 in what only could be described as a chaotic 90 minutes, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden came together last Thursday for another go at a presidential debate. Trump’s diagnosis of COVID-19 in early October led to the second debate being canceled. With … Continue reading Pandemic leadership proves focal point of final presidential debate

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Character must be considered when selecting the next President of the U.S.

Mohammad Sajjad | Staff Columnist 10/29/2020 This presidential election is unlike any other we’ve seen before. While our elections always seem to come down to a Republican or Democrat, the decision to choose between the two now seems more personal and divisive than ever.  Traditionally speaking, conservatives have been in favor of voting for Republican candidates, while liberal voters have opted toward voting for Democratic … Continue reading Character must be considered when selecting the next President of the U.S.

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Duquesne’s traditional distaste for all things political is outdated and privileged

10/22/2020 Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist An alarm blares in a dimly lit, carpeted and decently organized room. A student rolls over and leans up, he looks at his phone and rushes out the door, quickly grabbing his computer. Outside, he’s searching for a better internet connection – DuqNet hasn’t exactly been working well for a few weeks – and is able to join a Zoom … Continue reading Duquesne’s traditional distaste for all things political is outdated and privileged

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The young vote plays a crucial role in the highly contested 2020 election

10/08/2020 Zoe Stratos | Staff Columnist The 2020 presidential election is approaching fast with Election Day Nov. 3: a little less than a month away. As college students, we have the right to vote, and we should exercise that right when it’s due. With the constant evolution of our political climate and an upcoming election that is arguably one of the most important in history, … Continue reading The young vote plays a crucial role in the highly contested 2020 election

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Pat Toomey announces retirement, what’s next for Republicans?

10/08/2020 Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) shocked Pennsylvania Democrats this week when he announced he would be retiring in 2022. To his Republican colleagues and staff, this was likely no surprise as Toomey is a closeted, run-of-the-mill conservative politician who made his name running as someone focused on lowering taxes for American families who, like any mainstream politician, is active in his … Continue reading Pat Toomey announces retirement, what’s next for Republicans?

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Third-party votes are wasteful in 2020’s highly contested election

10/01/2020 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist America is less than 50 days away from the election, which is terrifying. It has obviously been an interesting four years to put it lightly, and I am personally ready to live in an America where Donald Trump is no longer president. If you think anything like me, you’re probably disappointed that Joe Biden is the Democratic nominee. So … Continue reading Third-party votes are wasteful in 2020’s highly contested election

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Staff Editorials

America needs younger politicians running the country

10/01/20 Staff Editorial President Trump is 74 years old. Former Vice President Joe Biden is 77 years old. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is 80 years old. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell is 78 years old. For years now, the American people have let our grandparents run the country. Despite the average American being just 37 years old, according to the 2010 census (2020 data is … Continue reading America needs younger politicians running the country

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Features

Pittsburgh holds onto its Labor Day Parade history

Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer 09/06/2018 Pittsburgh has been marching to the beat of its own Labor Day Parade drum for over a century. The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, and it didn’t take long for the festivities to catch on in Pittsburgh. For the past 37 years, Pittsburgh has been hosting the largest participating Labor … Continue reading Pittsburgh holds onto its Labor Day Parade history

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Biden: Rooney was “always about hope”

Raymond Arke | News Editor 03/22/18 “I can’t help but think Dan would insist we were making too much of a fuss.” This line, delivered by former Vice President Joe Biden, was one of many that honored the memory of Dan Rooney at “Sláinte! A Symposium Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Daniel M. Rooney” on March 16. Rooney was a 1955 Duquesne graduate and … Continue reading Biden: Rooney was “always about hope”

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