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Features, Features

The best sunny spaces on and off Duq’s campus

Josh Imhof | features editor Two weeks ago, students packed their bags for Spring Break and left behind below-freezing temperatures, gray skies and dwindling snowbanks. When they returned, they were met with 70-degree weather, sunshine and warm breezes. Pittsburghers know this warm weather won’t last forever and will soon return to the normal damp and drab. In fact, it’s pouring rain as this article is … Continue reading The best sunny spaces on and off Duq’s campus

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Arts & Entertainment

A student’s guide to winter in the ‘Burgh

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Spring in Pittsburgh means tanning on Rooney Field (or beach), catching a Pittsburgh Pirate’s game at PNC Park or just enjoying the warm weather with friends. It can be tempting to sit around and wait for the cold weather to break and for spring semester to finally feel like spring. But this winter the city and surrounding area have numerous … Continue reading A student’s guide to winter in the ‘Burgh

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Football, Sports

Dukes continue free fall in 29-11 loss at Long Island

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne’s offensive struggles continued in its second consecutive loss on Saturday, falling to Long Island 29-11. “Not a good day for the Dukes,” Duquesne Head Coach Jerry Schmitt said. “A lot of mistakes, technical mistakes that could have kept us in that football game. We did a lot of good things, but [there were] too many things that we let … Continue reading Dukes continue free fall in 29-11 loss at Long Island

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soccer, Sports

Men’s soccer drops crucial match to Davidson

Will Stover | staff writer The Duquesne men’s soccer team entered Saturday night’s match at Alumni Soccer Stadium in Davidson, North Carolina, with everything on the line. Coming off a stretch of tough Atlantic 10 contests and sitting on the edge of playoff contention, the Dukes knew their matchup against the Davidson Wildcats was as close to a “must-win” as it gets. With the regular … Continue reading Men’s soccer drops crucial match to Davidson

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Football, Sports

Dukes pound the ground in first conference win

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne opened their conference season with a run-powered 34-14 victory over Stonehill on Saturday, as running backs Taj Butts and Ness Davis rushed for a combined 185 yards. The Dukes are now 15-3 in Northeast Conference openers since joining the NEC in 2008. They move to 3-3 (1-0 NEC) on the season with the win while Stonehill falls to 2-4 … Continue reading Dukes pound the ground in first conference win

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Football, Sports

Dukes football charges past New Haven, 44-18

Brendan Flatow | staff writer Duquesne football was able to rebound after a tough loss against FBS Akron on Sept. 20, coming back home to Rooney Field and beating the New Haven Chargers 44-18. The win came in Duquesne’s final nonconference game, giving the Dukes their second win of 2025. New Haven is set to become the newest NEC team next year, making the jump … Continue reading Dukes football charges past New Haven, 44-18

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Dukes offense tramples nonconference Titans

The Duquesne men’s soccer team rebounded after two straight losses to A10 opponents, beating Detroit Mercy 3-1 Tuesday night. The Dukes had one of their most efficient offensive games, scoring three goals on eight total shots. “We’ve been talking about getting our momentum back, getting that consistency back in our performance,” Head Coach Chase Brooks said. “Tonight was a much better performance from start to … Continue reading Dukes offense tramples nonconference Titans

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Sports

No. 7 Billikens use fast start to beat Duquesne

Ben Deihl | sports editor The Duquesne men’s soccer team had a tall task ahead of them this weekend, taking on the Saint Louis Billikens. The Dukes kept it close but ultimately fell in a 1-0 conference matchup at Rooney Field on Saturday. The Billikens took control of the game early, leading with possession and scoring just seven minutes into the game. The goal was … Continue reading No. 7 Billikens use fast start to beat Duquesne

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Women’s soccer, Matesa keep scoring big

Leo Martinez-Valerio | staff writer The Duquesne women’s soccer team beat visiting Cleveland State 4-1 on Thursday, boosting the Dukes’ record to 4-1. The win gave Duquesne a much-needed confidence boost after a tough 3-0 loss at West Virginia on Aug. 28. The match’s first goal came quickly, when in the 11th minute, a shot bounced off Cleveland State’s keeper Hayleigh Lewis and was put … Continue reading Women’s soccer, Matesa keep scoring big

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Dukes win 18th straight home opener, 55-14depth

Jack Morgan | staff writer After a rough start to the 2025 season, Duquesne bounced back in roaring fashion, routing the Division II Lincoln University Lions at Rooney Field on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 55-14. Quarterback Tyler Riddell was the deciding factor in the win, despite only playing one half. He matched his record for passing touchdowns in a game with five … Continue reading Dukes win 18th straight home opener, 55-14depth

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