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Dem victory in special election flips seat in red district

Nataley Davis | features editor In a special election Aug. 18, Brandon Dukes became the first Democrat in decades to represent Pennsylvania’s 12th Legislative District. The district covers much of southwestern Butler County, including Adams, Cranberry and Jackson townships. The special election was called to fill the seat of state Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, who resigned in March and had held the seat since 2023. Dukes … Continue reading Dem victory in special election flips seat in red district

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Student turns family story into published novel

Katherine Repasky | assistant editor For Duquesne University political science student Ryan Lestitian, the idea for his first novel came to him naturally through the help of a story his family had been telling for years. Lestitian recounted the story stating that once when his uncle was on duty as a police officer in Washington, D.C., he was called late at night to a tense … Continue reading Student turns family story into published novel

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Charlotte’s Comments: 9/1

Pumpkin spice lattes are back at Starbucks. This week it is going to be 90 degrees. The world is sending mixed messages about what season it truly is. Late August/early September is this period of limbo where although it is the fall semester, it still feels like summer. I’m sick of summer. I want to go on hay rides, pick apples or carve a pumpkin. … Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 9/1

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Football prepared and ready to take on 2026

Alayna Alexander | staff writer The Duquesne football team is awaiting the start of its season after a summer of preparation. The Dukes were predicted to finish second in the Northeast Conference preseason poll, and Head Coach Jerry Schmitt is ready to exceed expectations in his 22nd season at the helm. Two of the Dukes, running back Ness Davis and defensive back DJ Cerisier, were … Continue reading Football prepared and ready to take on 2026

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Longest running live sitcom returns for 18th season

Charlotte shields-rossi | a&e editor After 20 years on air and 18 seasons under their belt, “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” has changed a lot. But with the return of a 10-episode season, plenty of corpse desecration and yet another coming out scene from Mac, it seems as though the longest-running live action sitcom has returned to its roots. “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” follows … Continue reading Longest running live sitcom returns for 18th season

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Volleyball sweeps opening weekend tourney

Noah Fries | sports editor The Duquesne women’s volleyball team had a near-perfect start to its 2026 campaign, dropping just one set over the weekend en route to match wins against Canisius, Youngstown State and Mercyhurst at the YSU Invitational in Youngstown, Ohio. Senior setter Chloe Wilmot was named MVP of the tournament with 111 assists, 13 digs, six blocks and nine kills across the … Continue reading Volleyball sweeps opening weekend tourney

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Women’s soccer victorious twice on home turf

Noah Fries | sports editor The Duquesne women’s soccer team wasted no time sending a message in its home opener Thursday, with two goals in the first 15 minutes being all that it needed to take down Akron. The Zips failed to register a tally, making the final score 2-0. The win brought the Dukes back to .500 (2-2-0), while the Zips took their first … Continue reading Women’s soccer victorious twice on home turf

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Tom Rockmore: 1942-2026

Nataley Davis | features editor When James Swindal began working as chair of the philosophy department at Duquesne in 2005, Tom Rockmore had already been a professor in the program for 18 years. He first met Rockmore at a Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy conference and was immediately struck by his sincerity. “He was just very warm and welcoming,” Swindal said. “He invited me … Continue reading Tom Rockmore: 1942-2026

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Men’s soccer wins at home, ties at crosstown rival

Ben Deihl | staff writer Duquesne men’s soccer dominated Mount St. Mary’s offensively Thursday afternoon en route to a 2-0 victory that kept the Dukes undefeated in their 2026 campaign. “The guys did really well today,” Duquesne Head Coach Chase Brooks said. “Bend, don’t break is an idea that’s going to follow you every single game. [It was] a really good team result.” Dukes forward … Continue reading Men’s soccer wins at home, ties at crosstown rival

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Duq Health Services talks measles prep

Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief Measles cases have made their way to Pittsburgh, so what does this mean for Duquesne University students? Pittsburgh saw its first measles case since 2019 at UPMC Children’s Hospital Aug. 20. Duquesne students have clinical rotations at sites across the region, including Children’s Hospital, but Joy Dougherty, director of Duquesne University Health Services, said in an email to The Duke that … Continue reading Duq Health Services talks measles prep

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