Students disappointed to not see candidates on Duq’s campus

Megan Trotter | news editor Throughout this election season The Duke has covered surrounding Pittsburgh campuses that have hosted political candidates. While Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh have held speaker events featuring Vice President Kamala Harris, Dave McCormick and former President Barack Obama, Duquesne has not followed suit. Sophomore Bobby Latham, administrator of the College Republicans Club at Duquesne, said he believes this … Continue reading Students disappointed to not see candidates on Duq’s campus

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Duquesne unites for celebration of unity as Westboro Baptist visits Pittsburgh

By Raymond Arke | News Editor 10/05/17 Matthew 7:25 reads, “And the rain fell, and the floods came.” The Bible verse is an accurate description of the scene that was set on Thursday as Pittsburgh experienced a torrential downpour and campuses throughout the city braced for protests by Westboro Baptist Church. The Church, described by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a hate group, had … Continue reading Duquesne unites for celebration of unity as Westboro Baptist visits Pittsburgh