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Pittsburgh’s homeless community left disconnected from political sphere

Kaitlyn Hughes & Spencer Thomas | features editor & editor-in-chief  There is a concrete wall that supports I-376 behind the Allegheny County Jail, where large spray painted letters read So I lost you? You lost me a long time ago. The message, though its original intent is unknown, rings true for many in the homeless encampment nearby. While many citizens are making plans for how … Continue reading Pittsburgh’s homeless community left disconnected from political sphere

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Candidates participating in social media trends such as ‘brat summer’ could lead to ‘presidential fall’

Ember Duke | layout editor Social media has been one of the main campaigning methods for the 2024 presidential election, allowing both candidates to reach audiences in a way traditional media can’t, experts said. No matter the election outcome, the future president is online. More than in previous elections, the presidential campaigns are hinging on audience engagement through social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram … Continue reading Candidates participating in social media trends such as ‘brat summer’ could lead to ‘presidential fall’

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Risk of a more powerful Musk looms

Emily Fritz | a&e editor In his most recent efforts to increase political engagement on behalf of former President Donald Trump, Elon Musk has used his political action committee (PAC), America PAC, to incentivize voters, promising to pay registered voters in pivotal swing states in exchange for their signature on a petition in support of the First and Second amendments. Legal experts have warned that … Continue reading Risk of a more powerful Musk looms

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The Duke’s plan for election night

Staff Editorial In this issue we spend four pages on political content and intend to provide comprehensive live coverage next week of the presidential election. This election is a monumental one. We face two possibilities: The first female president and a continuation of ideals of the current administration or the re-election of a former president who, since holding office, has racked up 34 felonies and … Continue reading The Duke’s plan for election night

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Making the case for the presidential candidates

Kamala Harris – The College Democrats In the words of President Joe Biden, “America is at an inflection point.” For many students, this is the first presidential election in which we are able to vote. When casting your ballot on Nov. 5, 2024 it is important to consider not only what each president will do over the next four years, but also the legacy they … Continue reading Making the case for the presidential candidates

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Vote with your head, not with your heart

Emily Theroux | staff writer | Nov. 5, 2024, is a date that will alter the course of American history. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are polar opposites: a prosecutor and a felon. There is no world in which this election does not shape the country for better or for worse. You may wonder if there could be a secret third … Continue reading Vote with your head, not with your heart

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‘It feels like a party’: Trump rally brings festivities to Latrobe

Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief While Western Pennsylvania is hosting political events on a daily basis, few of them look anything like the Trump rally held at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pa., on Saturday. The event looked less like a political rally, and more like a festival, and that aberrency was only matched by the speech itself. After six hours of festivities, the headliner … Continue reading ‘It feels like a party’: Trump rally brings festivities to Latrobe

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‘Nerds of Trust’: Experts talk politics and health care

Megan Trotter | news editor | As this year’s flu season begins to flourish, Duquesne professors examined how politics has intersected with science and health care in recent years and led to an overwhelming issue – public distrust in scientists. On Wednesday, The National Library of Medicine exhibit held its final event, a webinar, as part of an ongoing “The Politics of Yellow Fever in … Continue reading ‘Nerds of Trust’: Experts talk politics and health care

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Obama’s tour kickoff at Pitt continues a barrage of political activity in Oakland

Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief | Tommy Gambino got off his shift as a janitor at Duquesne on Thursday afternoon and hurried east to Oakland to the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse at the University of Pittsburgh. He didn’t even change out of his Duquesne facilities management jacket. Still, by the time he arrived, there were already hundreds of people already lined up to hear former President Barack Obama … Continue reading Obama’s tour kickoff at Pitt continues a barrage of political activity in Oakland

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New satellite voting spot opens

Kaitlyn Hughes & Naomi Girson | features editor & staff writer | Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato sealed up and sent off her mail-in ballot on Oct.15, the first day of satellite voting in the county. She showed off her “I voted” sticker as she walked out of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. On Tuesday, the museum in Oakland served as a … Continue reading New satellite voting spot opens

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