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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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‘I’d rather be in Butler’: Trump returns to July 13 assassination attempt site

Eliyahu Gasson & Megan Trotter | opinions editor & news editor | As a show of strength following his assassination attempt on July 13, the former president Donald Trump was back in Butler, Pennsylvania to hold a rally in the same place he nearly lost his life. Much of the rally served as a tribute to Corey Comperatore, a local firefighter who was shot and … Continue reading ‘I’d rather be in Butler’: Trump returns to July 13 assassination attempt site

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VP candidates face off for the first time at debate in New York

Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief Vice Presidential candidates Tim Walz and J.D. Vance went face-to-face on Tuesday night in New York City for their first and only debate. With the evening’s added pressure the Republican and Democratic presidential tickets took the stage for 90-minutes. The Duke collected a few key moments from the night. The Candidates: This one was much more cordial than when the top … Continue reading VP candidates face off for the first time at debate in New York

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Midwest (too) nice: Walz goes easy on Vance, lets him look normal

Eliyahu Gasson | opinions editor Tim Walz and JD Vance went head-to-head Tuesday night in what is arguably the most influential debate in the 2024 election. This is likely to be the last time representatives from the two campigns will have the opportunity to make their case in a head-to-head setting before November.  The two candidates went back and forth in a refreshingly civil manner, … Continue reading Midwest (too) nice: Walz goes easy on Vance, lets him look normal

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Casey talks public safety

Naomi Girson | staff writer As the 2024 election grows closer, Americans remember the insurrection on the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Local Democrats hope that influences voters this November. On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and other democratic representatives stopped by Community Forge in Allegheny County to hold a campaign event on public safety and protecting democracy. Former Capitol Police Officer … Continue reading Casey talks public safety

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Duquesne’s traditional distaste for all things political is outdated and privileged

10/22/2020 Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist An alarm blares in a dimly lit, carpeted and decently organized room. A student rolls over and leans up, he looks at his phone and rushes out the door, quickly grabbing his computer. Outside, he’s searching for a better internet connection – DuqNet hasn’t exactly been working well for a few weeks – and is able to join a Zoom … Continue reading Duquesne’s traditional distaste for all things political is outdated and privileged

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Opinions

Letter to the Editor: Comments on the President of College Republicans

I am writing this article not because I want to, but because I feel a moral obligation to do so. I am a white, registered Republican who is still trying to understand the depths of my privilege and what I can do with it to be a force for good in society. I am not here to ‘white knight’ or cause controversy when it is … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Comments on the President of College Republicans

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Stars and Stripes: A symbol of unity for Americans

09/10/20 Staff Editorial Even as a nation that has adopted the value of freedom as foundational to its identity, threats toward the freedom of the U.S. press have been consistent and increasing in the past four years. The most recent victim: Stars and Stripes, the military newspaper that has served soldiers overseas for over a century. Last week, multiple national news outlets released reports that … Continue reading Stars and Stripes: A symbol of unity for Americans

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Opinions, Staff Editorials

Trump panders at State of the Union

02/07/2019 By Duke Staff In the second State of the Union address of his presidency, Donald Trump began his annual address to Congress by calling for unity between parties following the longest government shutdown in history. “We must reject the politics of revenge, resistance and retribution, and embrace the boundless potential of cooperation, compromise and the common good,” the president said. “Together, we can break … Continue reading Trump panders at State of the Union

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