Lauren Rossetti | staff writer For the first time in his life, freshman education major Josiah Selednik will be able to vote in a U.S. election. The Plum native said that rather than voting in the city, he plans to travel home to vote in person. “I think, at least for me personally, [registering] was a lot easier than I thought it would be,” Selednik … Continue reading Duquesne students share how they will vote this year
Naomi Girson | opinions editor Over the past year, President Donald Trump and his administration has made multiple attempts to change the way Americans vote, leaving the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to decide on whether or not these changes should be implemented. Ruth Quint, co-president of the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh, wants voters to recognize that despite the Trump administration’s attempts … Continue reading Courts, congress resist voting changes
Ethan Vance | staff writer The 2026 midterms could shape President Donald Trump’s final two years in office. It can also influence the 2028 elections, as both parties will start discussing their strategies to win the presidency. The Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate and a 218-214 majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. The House has 435 seats, including an independent … Continue reading U.S. House, Senate and more at stake in midterms
Joshua Imhof | news editor While allegations and controversy have brought some out of state races to the forefront of American political discussion, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County have multiple races that will be just as impactful to the future of the United States – and Duquesne students. In the gubernatorial election, Democrat incumbent Josh Shapiro looks to secure a second term as he runs against … Continue reading Key races in Pennsylvania have effects beyond state
Ben Deihl | staff writer With just over a minute to go before halftime, Rooney Field was deflated. Wagner had scored back-to-back touchdowns to earn a 21-10 advantage over Duquesne. The Dukes couldn’t figure out how to stop the Seahawks, and it seemed like a long second half was on the horizon. But a clutch two-minute drive led by quarterback Carson Camp gave the Dukes … Continue reading Dukes rally for 42 unanswered, rout Wagner 52-21
Lauren Nejes & Noah Fries | staff writer & sports editor The Duquesne men’s soccer team won its fourth and fifth consecutive Atlantic 10 matchup this week, besting St. Bonaventure 4-0 Wednesday before dominating Virginia Commonwealth 3-0 at home Saturday for Senior Day. The victories brought the Dukes to first place in the A10 standings with a 6-1 conference record. With the matchup against VCU … Continue reading MSOC finishes regular season unbeaten at Rooney
Ben Deihl | staff writer Growing up in Connecticut, Rob Alberino always had a passion for sports. He was at the intersection of Boston, New York and Philadelphia, three cities with some of the richest sports history in the country. “I loved everything about sports,” said the Duquesne alumnus and current Vice President of Content and Production for the Kansas City Chiefs. “I loved everything … Continue reading “It was the Wild West:” Alberino modernizes media
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Ethan Vance | staff writer Former Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin recently posted his Minecraft world to YouTube, and his old star running back Le’Veon Bell took time to respond with a joke on X. “We were tryna win super bowls and coach T was on Minecraft building cities,” Bell wrote. This is ironic coming from Bell, who sat out the 2018 NFL season during … Continue reading Vance: When egos become an athlete’s downfall
Tatum Spencer | staff writer “No He Estado Aquí,” Asier “Ace” O’Malley Gorbea, a sophomore at Duquesne University explained the meaning of his clothing brand with a smile. “Which means, ‘I haven’t been here.’” O’Malley Gorbea had the idea for his brand, a place where empathy and awareness meets stylish artwork, since his sophomore year of high school. Within the past four years, he has … Continue reading Student clothing brand promotes positivity
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