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Celebrating Lia Thomas’s “first”

by Zoe Stratos | opinions editor March 24, 2022 Lia Thomas placed last in the 100-yard freestyle swim during the NCAA championships on Saturday. Last place in a collegiate competition typically wouldn’t reach newspaper headlines, but the University of Pennsylvania swimmer is a trans woman, and has been at the center of controversy regarding the eligibility to compete in women’s events. The controversy over Thomas’s … Continue reading Celebrating Lia Thomas’s “first”

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Sports, Women's Swimming & Diving

Letter to the Editor urges school to prioritize swimming

May 2, 2019 Recently, the women’s swim team captured its second consecutive A-10 Conference Championship title. For reasons that most would not be aware, this was a rather impressive accomplishment. The hard work and commitment by the women paid off. The exceptional coaching ability and sincere dedication of their head coach, Dave Sheets, made it possible. When Coach Sheets took over the men’s and women’s … Continue reading Letter to the Editor urges school to prioritize swimming

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Sports, Women's Swimming & Diving

Duquesne swim & dive team wins A-10 championship

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer Feb. 28, 2019 Following last year’s victory in the Atlantic 10 Championships, the Duquesne women’s swimming & diving team returned to the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio, to defend its title. Despite some stiff competition, the Dukes are now Atlantic 10 champions for the second season in a row. The George Washington Colonials proved to be a tough contender, closely … Continue reading Duquesne swim & dive team wins A-10 championship

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2017-18 Duke Awards

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 04/26/2018 The Duke recognizes remarkable Duquesne players, coaches and teams for their successes over the past year in the third annual Duke Awards. Men’s Team of the Year: Football If it weren’t for a gut-wrenching 28-27 loss to Central Connecticut State on Nov. 11, the Duquesne football team would be celebrating its fifth Northeast Conference title in seven seasons, and would have … Continue reading 2017-18 Duke Awards

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Sports, Women's Swimming & Diving

Swim team concludes dual meet slate

Matt Dougherty | Staff Writer 01/25/2018 On Jan. 19, the Duquesne swimming & diving team traveled to Akron, Ohio, for its last dual meet and suffered its first loss of the season at Oliver J. Ocasek Natatorium by a score of 197-101. This marks the close of a very successful 8-1 dual meet record for the Dukes, while the Zips improved to 5-1 on their … Continue reading Swim team concludes dual meet slate

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