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Staff Editorial: Special election brings democratic hope for midterms

A special election was held for the Pennsylvania House District 12 earlier this month, flipping a historically red seat to blue. The Democratic win caused sparks of excitement and surprise in the area, and it could be the kind of sign Dems are looking for as the halfway mark in Donald Trump’s second presidency nears. The election was held after former Pennsylvania State Representative Stephenie … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Special election brings democratic hope for midterms

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Arts & Entertainment

Dolly Parton, queen of country, dies at 80

Josh Imhof | news editor Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter who escaped extreme poverty in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, but never forgot where she came from died Aug. 25 after a battle with cancer. The 80 year old put together a more than 60 year career that revolved around her philanthropy as much as it did her music. Born in Sevier County, Tennessee, Parton … Continue reading Dolly Parton, queen of country, dies at 80

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Features, Features

Duquesne nursing student works at the same hospital that saved her life

Lauren Rossetti | staff writer After falling ill with the flu which was circulating through her family in December 2024, Duquesne University nursing student Ainsley Flynn wound up hospitalized because of inflammation of the heart and subsequent cardiogenic shock. “It started off with a really bad headache,” Flynn said. “I was very achey, I could barely get out of bed.” Her condition worsened to the … Continue reading Duquesne nursing student works at the same hospital that saved her life

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Arts & Entertainment

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, Sports

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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Arts & Entertainment

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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Sports, volleyball

Klika joins volleyball staff as season looms

Noah Fries | sports editor Coming off a season that was statistically its best in a decade, the Duquesne volleyball team heads into the 2026 season with seven newcomers — including a new assistant coach who comes back to the city she dominated college volleyball in. Former University of Pittsburgh volleyball standout libero Emmy Klika joined the coaching staff in mid-July. The Ohio native, who … Continue reading Klika joins volleyball staff as season looms

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Features, Features

New students move in to campus

Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief As summer vacation neared its end, a once quiet campus turned into organized chaos Tuesday morning as first-year students moved into their college dorms. Cars from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Florida lined Academic Walk where the incoming Dukes will soon take steps to their first college classes. Students in red t-shirts guided gray carts packed with clothes, bedding … Continue reading New students move in to campus

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