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Student Union renamed for University President Ken Gormley in surprise ceremony

[Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief] The center of Duquesne’s campus was given a new name this afternoon during Festival on the Bluff on Academic Walk. In a surprise announcement from members of the university administration, the Student Union was renamed after outgoing President Ken Gormley and his wife — The Ken and Laura Gormley Student Union — a plan kept secret from him until the Saturday … Continue reading Student Union renamed for University President Ken Gormley in surprise ceremony

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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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‘They could’ve let him graduate:’ A series of student visas revoked

Megan Trotter | news editor It was three weeks out from the end of the semester when 24-year-old Jayson Ma, a Carnegie Mellon University student, received a call alerting him that his student visa had been revoked. CMU Provost James H. Garrett Jr. sent out a letter on Monday to faculty and staff announcing that late last week the student visas of “two current CMU … Continue reading ‘They could’ve let him graduate:’ A series of student visas revoked

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Sports Info. and Media student puts in 100% at Duquesne

by Andrew Cummings | multimedia editor Feb. 3, 2022 Dominic Ferro, a senior Sports Information and Media Student at Duquesne has taken his experiences and passion for media and applied it to opportunities in Pittsburgh.  “I love the city of Pittsburgh,” said Ferro. For Ferro, Pittsburgh has been an invaluable stop in his career in sports media. “The Steelers, the Pirates, the Penguins, I love … Continue reading Sports Info. and Media student puts in 100% at Duquesne

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Stewart leads with impact

Kellen Stepler | features editor Nov. 4, 2021 It’s all about impact for Brandon Stewart. Stewart, a senior studying psychology at Duquesne, has worn many hats during his time on the Bluff. Whether it’s at his job at the Center for African Studies on campus, or his involvement in clubs and other organizations, Stewart loves doing things “with impact.”   Originally from Sarasota, Florida, Stewart sat … Continue reading Stewart leads with impact

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Joe Biden makes last-minute campaign stop in Pittsburgh

Colleen Hammond | News editor 11/5/2020 On the eve of one of the most contentious elections in modern history, democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden hosted his final campaign rally at Heinz Field. To adhere to social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 prevention tactics, the outdoor, drive-thru rally featured dozens of cars packed with Biden supporters in masks and Biden-Harris shirts. While Biden and his running mate … Continue reading Joe Biden makes last-minute campaign stop in Pittsburgh

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An inside look at Duq’s Quarantine Hotel

Zoe Stratos | Staff Writer 10/15/2020 As the second wave of COVID-19 begins to sweep the country, more and more concerns are being raised about the potential for an outbreak on Duquesne’s campus. Part of Duquesne University’s mission to stop the spread of COVID-19 is to place these contact traced students in quarantine, and the university had to look off campus for help. On Duquesne’s … Continue reading An inside look at Duq’s Quarantine Hotel

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Final report released on DU death

02/07/2019 Josiah Martin | a&e editor The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police issued a news release on Feb. 4 stating that student Marquis Jaylen “JB” Brown had marijuana in his system, amid other new details. Students had initially called 9-1-1 around 10 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2018, to report a “possible fight between roommates” in Brown’s room, according to the police. Security camera footage supported eyewitness … Continue reading Final report released on DU death

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Guide to Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

1/24/2019 Griffin Sendek | Features Editor The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gallery Crawl returns to the Cultural District Friday, Jan. 25, and as always is showcasing a tremendous amount of art galleries, performances and events from Pittsburgh based artists. Per the usual, it is also completely free to attend. The gallery crawl only comes around a few times a year, and is never the same twice. … Continue reading Guide to Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

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