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Arts & Entertainment

Color and form: Cue Perry paints live in honor of Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson

Ella Staehr | staff writer Cue Perry stood in Gumberg Library Sept.22 with his canvas easel, sketching and painting in front of a live audience. He took the audience through his process and answered questions along the way. His painting mostly consisted of shades of blue, as the piece is a part of his Blue Series, a collection of paintings that use a majority of … Continue reading Color and form: Cue Perry paints live in honor of Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson

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Arts & Entertainment

Charlotte’s Comments: 9/29

“Some people think they are in community, but they are only in proximity. True community requires commitment and openness. It is a willingness to extend yourself to encounter and know the other.” -David Spangler One of the best things about being in college is how many opportunities there are to find a community — a study group, a club, a campus organization, greek life. These … Continue reading Charlotte’s Comments: 9/29

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Features, Features

‘May peace prevail on Earth:’ 11 days of peace at Duq

Nataley Davis | features Editor Through gloomy skies and misty rain showers on Sept. 21, colorful chalk drawings of peace symbols were displayed on Academic Walk. Campus Minister Linda Donovan has planned an initiative to celebrate the International Day of Peace on campus for the past 15 years. Though dark clouds weren’t what she hoped for this year, Donovan was determined to have a physical sign … Continue reading ‘May peace prevail on Earth:’ 11 days of peace at Duq

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Students race for a cause at Run for Tengeru 5K

Katherine Repasky |assistant editor It only took $5 and a pair of running shoes for Duquesne University students to turn a weekend morning on campus into an opportunity to help students in Tanzania. On Sunday, The Run for Tengeru marked the official kick off of Duquesne’s annual Heritage Week. The event raised funds for the Spiritan-led Tengeru Secondary Boys School in Northern Tanzania, which was … Continue reading Students race for a cause at Run for Tengeru 5K

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Opinions, Staff Editorials

Staff Editorial: Trump opposes First Amendment by banning press from White House

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” In case you’re unaware, this is the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The press has a right to provide … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Trump opposes First Amendment by banning press from White House

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Opinions

I heart organ donation. Get it?

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer There are two things that I can distinctly remember about the day that I got my driver’s license. One, that no one told me I was allowed to smile for the picture, which provided me with a flattering, but ultimately unhappy portrait to carry in my pocket, and two, that I gained physical documentation of my status as an organ … Continue reading I heart organ donation. Get it?

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Opinions

Surgery was hard, ‘butt’ I’m learning to sit with my emotions

Josh Imhof | news editor As I slowly came back to consciousness, the dim lights of my hospital room gently filled my heavy eyelids. In front of me, figures moved in a blurry haze. To my left, a blue shadow fumbled with something above my head. My senses began to adjust, and I realized it was a nurse fiddling with my IV. “Hey, how are … Continue reading Surgery was hard, ‘butt’ I’m learning to sit with my emotions

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News

Complaint filed against Duquesne alleges professor endured antisemitic harassment with no remedy

Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief A Jewish psychology professor is alleging he endured ongoing antsemitic harassment while working at Duquesne University.  The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law filed a federal complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of Alexander Kranjec, who is an associate professor of psychology at Duquesne. The complaint urges the agency to look into allegations that … Continue reading Complaint filed against Duquesne alleges professor endured antisemitic harassment with no remedy

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News, Uncategorized

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police incident occurred on Duquesne’s campus Friday

Josh Imhof | news editor An incident involving the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police occurred on Duquesne University’s campus Friday behind Mellon Hall.  No Duquesne students were involved or injured during the incident, and no university buildings were damaged, said Duquesne Media and Communications Manager Rosemary Ravasio.  Duquesne University Public Safety was on the scene to provide assistance and support to Pittsburgh Police, Ravasio said.  The … Continue reading Pittsburgh Bureau of Police incident occurred on Duquesne’s campus Friday

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soccer, Sports

WSOC, MSOC open conference play with wins

Keira Kusmaul & Noah Fries | staff writer & sports editor Duquesne men’s and women’s soccer teams both started the conference portions of their respective schedules with wins over Rhode Island on Saturday. The women had a come-from-behind 2-1 triumph over the Rams before the men would take care of business in the nightcap 1-0. The wins improved the women’s record to 4-4-1, while the … Continue reading WSOC, MSOC open conference play with wins

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