By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke He envisions “Hogwarts seating” with long rows of tables, hopefully closer to power outlets. He foresees it as similar to the law school library. Samson said he would also like to bring back the Greek tables in Towers Dining Hall and in the library during pledge week. Vice President of Finance Attila Mihalik will work with the tight … Continue reading Samson, Spirit Party run table in election
By Jill Power | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne President Charles Dougherty discussed the possibility of expanding the University’s African studies program in a lecture Tuesday. The lecture, titled “Duquesne and Africa: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” explored Duquesne’s budding African studies program and its importance to the University. Dougherty discussed the history of Spiritan education at Duquesne, the growing Spiritan congregation in Africa and how the … Continue reading Dougherty makes appearance at Africa lecture
By Julian Routh | News Editor On the fifth floor of the City-County Building on Grant Street, within feet of Mayor Bill Peduto’s office, the most diverse Pittsburgh City Council in the city’s history operates. There are four councilwomen – Natalia Rudiak, Deborah Gross, Darlene Harris and Theresa Kail-Smith – for the first time ever there are also two black councilmen – the Rev. Ricky … Continue reading Kraus heads diverse Pittsburgh City Council
By Claire Murray | The Duquesne Duke The Tamburitzans, Duquesne’s multicultural song and dance company, recently performed for Croatian president Ivo Josipović. The event on Sept. 26 was held in the group’s administration building off of Forbes Avenue. The performance lasted about 20 minutes, but Josipović stayed for over an hour to introduce himself to each member of the group, according to junior performer Boban … Continue reading Group performs for Croatian president
By Aaron Warnick | Photo Editor After accusations that the Bashar al-Assad regime has been using chemical weapons against rebel forces in Syria, the United States may intervene and take military action. With an estimated 100,000 Syrians already dead, a wave of controversy has surrounded the idea of intervening. Senior political science and history major Gannam Rifkah was born in Baltimore after his parents left … Continue reading DU reacts to crisis in Syria
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