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SGA announces first Gormley fireside chat

Zach Landau | A&E Editor 11/09/17 On Monday, Nov. 13, Duquesne’s Student Government Association is hosting their first in a series of events they are calling Fireside Chats. The panel discussion will take place in the Bayer Wolf Lecture Hall at 7 p.m. The Fireside Chat will feature President Ken Gormley, Vice President of Student Life Douglas Frizzell and Vice President for Mission and Identity … Continue reading SGA announces first Gormley fireside chat

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Career Closet opens on campus

Gabriella DiPietro | Staff Writer 10/05/17 College students have a lot on their plate, whether it’s homework, student organizations, athletics, you name it. Many students may be stressed over upcoming job interviews, along with the added stress of finding something appropriate and professional to wear. Duquesne is helping alleviate some of this anxiety with its new Career Closet initiative. The Career Closet can be found … Continue reading Career Closet opens on campus

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Administration announces new strategic plan for Duquesne

Kaye Burnet | Staff Writer 09/28/17 The document is just five pages long, with fewer than 1,800 words, but it was three years in the making. Duquesne University’s new Strategic Plan, which is in its final draft stage but has yet to be formally approved by the university Board of Directors, will be the guiding document used to make decisions at Duquesne for the next … Continue reading Administration announces new strategic plan for Duquesne

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Student Government Association sought to block Duke story

Raymond Arke | News Editor Last week, Duquesne University Student Government Association (SGA) sought to prevent The Duke from publishing part of its annual budget that doles out money to student programs and clubs. The Duke attended a Senate meeting of the SGA, which was open to the Duquesne public, on Aug. 27. At the meeting, the SGA budget for the school year was presented … Continue reading Student Government Association sought to block Duke story

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Student Government Association hosts textbook program

Raymond Arke | News Editor Purchasing textbooks is often one of every college student’s least favorite activities. They tend to be expensive and often little used. However, Duquesne’s Student Government Association (SGA) is offering students a better option. The SGA’s textbook loan program offers students the opportunity to borrow their books for free from Gumberg Library. The library has a variety of books available for … Continue reading Student Government Association hosts textbook program

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UPDATE: All charges dropped against Stalker, case withdrawn

Raymond Arke | News Editor UPDATE: 5/11/17 The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has withdrawn their case against Kevin Stalker, the former incoming Student Government Association Executive Vice President of Student Life. The case is now closed and all three charges against Stalker were dropped. The docket sheet can be found here. 4/27/15 Kevin Stalker, the former incoming Student Government Association Executive Vice President of Student Life, had his … Continue reading UPDATE: All charges dropped against Stalker, case withdrawn

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Incoming VP Stalker abdicates, SGA to hold special election

Brandon Addeo | News Editor Kevin Stalker, the former incoming Student Government Association Executive Vice President of Student Life, voluntarily withdrew his nomination March 24, two days before Sunday’s confirmation hearing for the new SGA executive board. Stalker, who is facing multiple criminal charges, sent an email with his decision to step down to the SGA Election Board, according to board chairman Tyler McCardell. “The SGA Election Board … Continue reading Incoming VP Stalker abdicates, SGA to hold special election

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Confirmation for SGA VP in doubt after arrest

Editor’s Note After the online publication of a story on Stalker’s arrest last week, many members of the Duquesne student body used social media to express their opposition. Some felt Stalker’s arrest was a private matter, which should not be publicized. “[Stalker] is in college and college students make mistakes … his mistakes deserve to be private,” one comment read, while another asked, “Why would … Continue reading Confirmation for SGA VP in doubt after arrest

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A dip into The Duke archives: March 23, 1956

By Trevor Hipkiss | Staff Writer Since 1925, The Duquesne Duke has been serving the Duquesne community by reporting on the issues that matter. Thanks to the Gumberg Library Digital Collections, our 90-plus year history is always just a few clicks away. With that in mind, here is the fourth of many dips back into The Duke’s archives. The year is 1956 and Duquesne University … Continue reading A dip into The Duke archives: March 23, 1956

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Incoming SGA Vice President arrested for assault, escaping custody

Brandon Addeo and Raymond Arke | The Duquesne Duke See the full story on Stalker’s arrest here. UPDATE: 5/11/17 All three charges against Stalker were dropped and the case is closed. UPDATE: 4/27/17 Stalker’s preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for May 11. UPDATE: 3/24/17 Stalker abdicated his position today, and the SGA will hold a special election to fill the vacant position. Read more here. UPDATE: 3/21/17 … Continue reading Incoming SGA Vice President arrested for assault, escaping custody

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