Maddie Jusko | staff writer Warner Bros.’ 2025 “Superman” was a successful film, soaring past the $600 million mark at the 2025 global box office. But I think “Supergirl,” which was released this summer, was much better, despite the fact that it didn’t make as much money. I like “Supergirl” because she is strong and independent, and she fights off villains who get in her … Continue reading “Supergirl” gives a spotlight to female characters
Nataley Davis | features editor As political advertisements fill television and phone screens across the United States, the groups funding midterm candidates help determine how visible campaigns become. Political action committees (PACs) are organizations that raise funds to support or oppose political candidates. Karen Sebold, a political science professor at the University of Arkansas, said that PACs have been around since the early 20th century. … Continue reading Funding is as important as promises in elections
Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief Bryan Greenawalt’s day starts before dawn and ends after sundown on his farm in West Newton that’s been in his family since 1955. He used to take care of 48,000 chickens and sell eggs. Now, his wife has a dairy farm and they now grow and sell pumpkins and squash in the autumn months. Shikhon Rahman starts her day in the … Continue reading Partisan politics split urban and rural communities
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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