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Duquesne ignores wishes of LGBTQ+ students

Staff Editorial | LAMBDA, the largest LGBTQ+ organization on campus, has been pursuing a name change since May 2023. Duquesne University squashed that pursuit Wednesday. The denial comes after the Student Government Association voted unanimously to approve the organization’s desired name change to the Queer Students Association at a meeting on Oct. 9. Despite support from the student body, the administration still deemed that the … Continue reading Duquesne ignores wishes of LGBTQ+ students

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SGA Update

Ember Duke | layout editor | LAMBDA Gender Sexuality Alliance’s request for a name change to Queer Student Association was denied by the university after being initially unanimously approved by the Student Government Association on Oct. 9. The decision was announced at the SGA meeting on Oct. 23. LAMBDA president Nialah Miller said the administration of Duquesne denied the request because of the university’s global … Continue reading SGA Update

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SGA unanimously approves LGBTQ+ club name change but Duq says the discussion is ongoing

Ember Duke | layout editor | Although Duquesne University is still pending its final decision, the Student Government Association unanimously approved the first step for LAMBDA Gender Sexuality Alliance to change its name to Queer Student Association on Oct. 9. While the name change still requires approval from the university, this is a big step for QSA president Nialah Miller, who has been pursuing the … Continue reading SGA unanimously approves LGBTQ+ club name change but Duq says the discussion is ongoing

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Student Government Update: LAMBDA renamed

Ember Duke | layout editor | At their Oct. 9 meeting, The Student Government Association swore in new senators, discussed progress on current initiatives and welcomed a guest presentation by the university marketing and communications department. New senators include: Olivia TobiczykEmma NeveKate RemaleyJackson HannaMwango Kasuba During the open forum, Sen. Nick Miller updated the council about his Ad Hoc transportation committee which was formed in … Continue reading Student Government Update: LAMBDA renamed

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