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Gumberg Library presents 9/11 exhibit

Emily Ambery | staff writer Sept. 16, 2021 This past weekend marked the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States. To recognize the 20th anniversary, Gumberg Library is currently hosting a free, educational 9/11 Memorial and Museum exhibit highlighting personal stories of witnesses and survivors.  The exhibit is located on the fourth Popular Reading Room and is open to visitors … Continue reading Gumberg Library presents 9/11 exhibit

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Duquesne honors the death of dissent

Colleen Hammond | News Editor & Managing Editor In a year marked by death, tragedy and anxiety, another shining light in American history has gone out. On Friday, Sept. 18, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died of pancreatic cancer at age 87. “It’s one of those moments where things stop for a second,” sophomore marketing and theater arts major Anita Parrott said. Parrott heard … Continue reading Duquesne honors the death of dissent

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Never forgetting what an entire generation can’t remember

09/10/2020 Colleen Hammond | News Editor In the aftermath of the horrific attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the American people made a solemn promise to “never forget.” Now, 19 years later, the problem is not necessarily forgetting, but never remembering 9/11 altogether. For the first time since the attacks, nearly every college student and recent graduate is too young to remember the event or were … Continue reading Never forgetting what an entire generation can’t remember

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Katie Westbrook Memorial Race going strong for 18th year

09/26/2019 Grace Rosello | Staff Writer On Saturday morning on Mellon Patio, dogs, from a teacup Yorkshire terrier to a huge fluffy husky named Socrates, barked, whined and wagged their tails at each other. Duquesne University School of Law provided red and blue bandanas hung around the dog’s collars in honor of the Katie Westbrook 5k and Dog Walk Memorial Race. Runners stretched as students, … Continue reading Katie Westbrook Memorial Race going strong for 18th year

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Local rappers remember the late Mac Miller

Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 09/13/18 Pittsburgh-born rapper Mac Miller, whose new album Swimming was released in August, died Friday Sept. 7 from an apparent overdose. Awaiting more details, fans and fellow artists are left wondering why. During his lifetime, Miller released five albums from 2011 to 2018, and many critics and fans alike noted the diversity in his style from project to project. Miller … Continue reading Local rappers remember the late Mac Miller

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Duquesne honors victims of 9/11

At 8:45 a.m. Friday morning, exactly 14 years after the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks, the bells at Duquesne started chiming. As the bells rang, a group of students and faculty stood outside College Hall, where hundreds of American flags decorated the grass in honor of the near 3,000 people who were killed in the attacks. The memorial was organized by freshman Leah Pier with help from the Duquesne Program … Continue reading Duquesne honors victims of 9/11

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Chris Johnson brought positivity to team, campus

By Julian Routh | News Editor It was Nov. 9, 2013, and the Duquesne football team was locked in a heated matchup against conference rival Sacred Heart. With the first quarter winding down and the Pioneers threatening to score, Duquesne defensive back Chris “Juice” Johnson told his teammates he was going to put the team on his back. “We needed a big stop, and right … Continue reading Chris Johnson brought positivity to team, campus

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Whatever comes to mind: Dog remembered as hero

By George Flynn | Opinions Editor This past Thursday, we lost a beloved police officer. He was strong and incredibly heroic. He risked his life trying to stop a criminal and, unfortunately, did not make it. He passed on the evening of Jan. 30. Many people were pulling for his recovery and were devastated to find that he lost his life. He will be missed … Continue reading Whatever comes to mind: Dog remembered as hero

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