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Student Government Association elects first woman of color as president

Colleen Hammond | News Editor 04/08/2021   In a year of firsts for women in politics, sophomore Jessica Schmitz is joining the ranks of trendsetters and barrier breakers.  This week, Schmitz made history when she became the first woman of color elected president of Duquesne’s Student Government Association (SGA). For Schmitz’s peers, this came as no surprise.  According to her predecessor, Kallie Crawford, Schmitz has … Continue reading Student Government Association elects first woman of color as president

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Letter to the Editor: Student Government disagrees with DU decision

02/18/2021 Members of the Student Body, I address you today concerning the decision regarding Mr. Gary Shank. In the days leading up to the release of this decision, I saw and heard your pain and outrage. As president of the Student Government Association, it is my responsibility to ensure that all students feel represented and heard at this university. That is why this past Friday, … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Student Government disagrees with DU decision

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Fall Festival sends off students for Thanksgiving break

Capri Scarcelli | A&E Editor 11/19/2020 Carrying on tradition, Duquesne replicated its annual “Night of Lights” Christmas celebration with SGA Fall Festival: a sweet send-off for Thanksgiving (and winter) break, carefully following CDC policies throughout the event. Hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA) and partnered with Residence Life, Parkhurst Dining and Commuter Affairs, the event took place both virtually and in Duquesne’s residence halls … Continue reading Fall Festival sends off students for Thanksgiving break

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Duquesne hosts virtual panel on the state of civil discourse

Colleen Hammond | News Editor 10/22/2020 On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the office of the Duquesne University President hosted the highly publicized virtual event “Politics, Contentious Elections and Civil Discourse.” Moderated by Duquesne University President Ken Gormley, the event featured a lengthy and full discussion on the value of civil discourse in democracy from both sides of the aisle and how the U.S. can move forward … Continue reading Duquesne hosts virtual panel on the state of civil discourse

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