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

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Pittsburgh man paralyzed by police speaks at Duquesne

Raymond Arke | Asst. News Editor A drive to his grandmother’s house ended in five bullets on that November 2012 night. On Feb. 23, Duquesne hosted Leon Ford, a Pittsburgh resident, who gave a speech encouraging optimism and positivity, though he remains paralyzed from the waist down after his encounter with the police. On Nov. 11, 2012 Ford was pulled over by Pittsburgh Police for … Continue reading Pittsburgh man paralyzed by police speaks at Duquesne

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Police seek new leads in search for Dakota James

Brandon Addeo | News Editor UPDATE 12:45 p.m. 3/6/2017 Police confirmed that a body found this morning in the Ohio River is that of missing Duquesne student Dakota James. Read more here. 3/2/2017 Pittsburgh Police are encouraging additional witnesses to come forward with information on Duquesne student Dakota James, who has now been missing for 36 days. In a press briefing Feb. 28, police said … Continue reading Police seek new leads in search for Dakota James

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New details emerge on missing Duquesne student

Brandon Addeo | News Editor UPDATE 12:45 p.m. 3/6/2017 Police confirmed that a body found this morning in the Ohio River is that of missing Duquesne student Dakota James. Read more here. 2/9/2017 Pittsburgh Police released new information Feb. 7 on a Duquesne student who has been missing since Jan. 25. An image taken from video surveillance footage shows Dakota James in the Cultural District’s … Continue reading New details emerge on missing Duquesne student

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Student accused of raping woman in Towers [UPDATED]

By Julian Routh | News Editor Duquesne resident student Souleymane Tigana, 23, was arraigned Monday on charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault after an alleged incident that occurred in Towers dorm in September. Tigana, of McKees Rocks, is accused of raping a woman in his room on the eighth floor on Sept. 28. Police escorted Tigana from his room Monday at 3:30 a.m., … Continue reading Student accused of raping woman in Towers [UPDATED]

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