After 40 years of service, Duquesne sergeant retires

Nataley Davis | staff writer Frank Cortazzo has held many titles throughout his life, from substitute teacher to police sergeant on a college campus to a 67-year-old master’s degree candidate. On Friday, he retired from Duquesne after serving students in public safety for 40 years. Cortazzo was working as a police officer in Wilmerding and using his teaching degree to substitute at different schools when … Continue reading After 40 years of service, Duquesne sergeant retires

Tom Brady’s scandal doesn’t outweigh his greatness

by Luke Henne | sports editor Feb. 3, 2022 After completing one of the most-prolific careers in National Football League history, quarterback Tom Brady called it quits after 22 seasons when he announced his retirement on Tuesday. Despite being littered with some controversy, his career is still one of the greatest the professional sports world has ever seen. And, quite frankly, it’s tough to say … Continue reading Tom Brady’s scandal doesn’t outweigh his greatness

Drago retires to pursue volunteer work

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke Retirement does not mean that one can no longer have an impact on the community. After 22 years of working at Duquesne, this is a mentality that vice president for legal affairs Linda Drago will take into her own retirement, which was announced in an email to students and faculty last week. “I’ve always wanted to do volunteer … Continue reading Drago retires to pursue volunteer work

Farewell, Captain: Jeter completes 20-year career in Gotham

Julian Routh | News Editor I was seven years old when I first saw Derek Jeter play. It was the day I fell in love with baseball: July 11, 2002, when the Yankees played the Indians at Jacobs Field in Cleveland. That night, the 28-year-old shortstop went 2-3 with an RBI and a run scored; a classic Jeter stat line. My dad was beside me, … Continue reading Farewell, Captain: Jeter completes 20-year career in Gotham