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Klika joins volleyball staff as season looms

Noah Fries | sports editor Coming off a season that was statistically its best in a decade, the Duquesne volleyball team heads into the 2026 season with seven newcomers — including a new assistant coach who comes back to the city she dominated college volleyball in. Former University of Pittsburgh volleyball standout libero Emmy Klika joined the coaching staff in mid-July. The Ohio native, who … Continue reading Klika joins volleyball staff as season looms

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Pitt students ‘walk out’ to support communities being targeted by ICE

By Eliyahu Gasson & Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief & news editor A group of University of Pittsburgh students gathered at Schenley Plaza with signs in hand on Friday to show solidarity with communities being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The protest was part of a series of walk outs across the city organized by Sunrise Movement Pittsburgh, College Democrats at Pitt, CMU Democrats … Continue reading Pitt students ‘walk out’ to support communities being targeted by ICE

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Duquesne remains winless in conference play

Noah Fries | staff writer After a first half categorized by continuously clawing back into the game, the Duquesne women’s basketball team fell victim to a Saint Joseph’s squad that came out blazing in the third quarter — eventually pulling away for a 72-53 victory at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks shot 11 of 12 (91.7%) from the field in the third … Continue reading Duquesne remains winless in conference play

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Dukes lose fifth straight after 4-0 start

Noah Fries | staff writer Despite starting with a 4-0 record and winning six of its first eight games, the Duquesne women’s basketball team has lost eight of its last nine — including five straight — to fall to 0-6 in conference play and 7-10 overall. The 0-6 conference record has the Dukes in the cellar of the A10, with 12 games still to come … Continue reading Dukes lose fifth straight after 4-0 start

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‘Beloved professor and beloved mentor’: Maggie Jones Patterson, 1945-2025

Kaitlyn Hughes & Eliyahu Gasson & Josh Imhof | news editor & editor-in-chief & features editor Known for her promotion of student journalism, her witty comments, defense of free speech and willingness to listen to others, Maggie Jones Patterson paved the way for student journalists and shaped the profession within the Pittsburgh community. Patterson spent 42 years at Duquesne before retiring in May. She taught … Continue reading ‘Beloved professor and beloved mentor’: Maggie Jones Patterson, 1945-2025

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Former VP Pence to visit campus

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Former Vice President Mike Pence will visit campus on Nov. 6 for the next installment of the Civil Discourse Series held annually at Duquesne. Pence will sit on a panel with the Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives, Margaret Kibben, and Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty at noon in the Power Center Ballroom to discuss “Faith, Civility and … Continue reading Former VP Pence to visit campus

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Protesters occupy street in front of Pitt chancellor’s house

Liz Mantush & Kaitlyn Hughes | staff writer & news editor Red and blue lights flooded Devonshire Street in Shady Side. The sound of a drum echoed through the residential neighborhood. A group of protesters clad in red and green with Keffiyehs wrapped around their bodies shouted “decease, divest, we will not stop, we will not rest.” Waving signs showing University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan … Continue reading Protesters occupy street in front of Pitt chancellor’s house

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‘SJP put out the call:’ Student organization’s first protest after lifted suspension

Liz Mantush & Kaitlyn Hughes | staff writer & news editor With red and blues flashing around them, protesters marched from Schenley Park, to the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor’s home to express their disagreement with the university’s administration. Around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, protestors clad in red and green with Keffiyehs wrapped around their heads and shoulders began chanting and waving signs in the air … Continue reading ‘SJP put out the call:’ Student organization’s first protest after lifted suspension

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Dukes win 18th straight home opener, 55-14depth

Jack Morgan | staff writer After a rough start to the 2025 season, Duquesne bounced back in roaring fashion, routing the Division II Lincoln University Lions at Rooney Field on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 55-14. Quarterback Tyler Riddell was the deciding factor in the win, despite only playing one half. He matched his record for passing touchdowns in a game with five … Continue reading Dukes win 18th straight home opener, 55-14depth

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Junior long snapper Cole Feldstein prepares for what could be a busy day against Pitt on August 30.
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BATTLE OF THE ‘BURGH: Duquesne and Pitt revitalize rivalry

Rowan Dubois & Jack Morgan | staff writers Duquesne’s heavily anticipated 2025 season opener is a revival of a rivalry that has been dormant for 86 years. For the first time since 1939, the Dukes will play the University of Pittsburgh in ‘The Battle for the ‘Burgh’ on Saturday. After falling short of expectations in 2024, players and fans alike are eager to see what … Continue reading BATTLE OF THE ‘BURGH: Duquesne and Pitt revitalize rivalry

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