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Culture Party sweeps 2026 SGA election: Meet the new student body president

Elizabeth Mantush | staff writer Mwango Kasuba is no stranger to student government. Kasuba attended Baldwin High School, and before entering his freshman year, he received an email from the principal. “She said that I would be a great candidate [for student government]. At that moment I had no idea why, I didn’t feel like I was anything super special,” he said. He was the … Continue reading Culture Party sweeps 2026 SGA election: Meet the new student body president

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Culture Party sweeps SGA election

Josh Imhof | features editor After a day of student voting and last minute campaigning, the results for the 2026 Student Government Association (SGA) election have been released.  Mwango Kasuba and the rest of the Culture Party swept the ballot and comprise the new SGA executive board for the 2026-2027 academic year. The results were announced by current SGA Vice President of Mission and Community, … Continue reading Culture Party sweeps SGA election

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SGA presidential candidates face off in debate

Elizabeth Mantush | staff writer As the student body looks to elect the next executive board of the Student Government Association, presidential candidates Mwango Kasuba of the Culture Party and Mary Paternoster of the Mission Forward Party faced off in a debate on Friday.  The debate, hosted by The Duquesne Duke and Duquesne Student Radio, was the first ever recorded SGA presidential debate at Duquesne. … Continue reading SGA presidential candidates face off in debate

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Meet the candidates for SGA executive board

Elizabeth Mantush | staff writer This year the Culture Party, led by Mwango Kasuba, and the Mission Forward Party, led by Mary Paternoster, are running head to head in this year’s Student Government Association’s executive board elections which will be held on Wednesday. The Duke asked candidates from each party to share their goals for the future of Duquesne. Culture Party The stated goal of … Continue reading Meet the candidates for SGA executive board

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SGA President Miller will not run for a second term

Liz Mantush | staff writer Student Government Association President Nick Miller announced Wednesday that he will not seek a second term in office. “That’s been a tough decision, but now that I’ve made it, I can continue to keep doing the work for the next three months and focus on that rather than thinking about that decision,” he said. Miller made the announcement at the … Continue reading SGA President Miller will not run for a second term

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Pedestrians struck by vehicle three times this academic year

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Last week marked the third time a pedestrian has been struck by a vehicle on or around campus this academic year. A faculty member was struck by a car outside of the UMPC Cooper Fieldhouse on Forbes Avenue on Friday, according to Duquesne Police. One day prior, a Duquesne student was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Locust … Continue reading Pedestrians struck by vehicle three times this academic year

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SGA members reflect on the past semester

Charlotte Shields-Rossi & Liz Mantush | a&e editor & staff writer This story was updated for accuracy. The name “Mwango Kasuba” was spelled as “Kabusa” on second reference. The correct spelling is now reflected in the story’s online version. Time has flown this semester, and Student Government Association President Nick Miller said it is thanks to the work he has been doing. From events to … Continue reading SGA members reflect on the past semester

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New student clubs prepare for next semester

Nataley Davis | staff writer As the semester comes to an end, 30 new clubs and student organizations have begun to prepare for meetings next semester after their approval by the Student Government Association on Nov. 19. The approval marks the end of a long process that each new club must go through. Founders of new student organizations must submit a constitution outlining their group’s … Continue reading New student clubs prepare for next semester

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SGA passes new bill for reapplication

Liz Mantush | staff writer The Student Government Association voted unanimously Wednesday on the approval of the Organizational Reapplication Procedure Act of 2025. The bill is designed to provide a clear-cut process on when and how organizations can reapply for approval by the Senate, something the SGA Constitution did not contain before. “It’s very important we have something in place that gives orgs direction on … Continue reading SGA passes new bill for reapplication

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