Liz Mantush | staff writer Like every other Saturday, Michele Rosenthal and her husband went to run errands on Oct. 27, 2018. But that day, they received a life changing text. “Active shooter at Tree of Life Synagogue,” the message said. They placed the car into park, and Rosenthal said her world began to spin. “The boys are there,” she said. Rosenthal’s brothers Cecil and … Continue reading Panel talks about how the media handles tragedy
Colleen Hammond | editor-in-chief Oct. 21, 2021 The verdict is in: Duquesne’s Mock Trial team is slated for victory this season, already beating two of the best teams in the country. In a unique blend of acting, public speaking, debate, improv, role playing games and the legal system, the team of roughly 30 people seeks to give students courtroom experience and assist in developing analytical … Continue reading Victory on the docket for Duquesne Mock Trial Team
04/08/2021 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist “I can’t breathe.” The three words that have been in all our minds since the news of the murder of George Floyd broke last year. The weight those three words carry — it’s immense. As Floyd’s murderer, Derek Chauvin, stands trial, and as each witness gives their testimony, I cannot help but think that Chauvin is guilty. But for … Continue reading Derek Chauvin’s trial underscores the need for police reform in America
Kailey Love | Editor-in-Chief 3/26/2019 The trial of Michael Rosfeld, a former East Pittsburgh police officer charged with one count of criminal homicide for the fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Antwon Rose II in June 2018, ended late Friday night in a not guilty verdict and a string of protests throughout the city. With the options of not guilty or guilty of first-degree murder, … Continue reading Rosfeld trial ends in not guilty verdict
Raymond Arke | News Editor 01/24/18 UPDATE: Washington appeared in court for his preliminary hearing, according to the criminal docket. His formal arraignment has been scheduled for March 22. 10/30/17 Charges of rape and sexual assault were filed against Duquesne student and former Dukes basketball player Nick Washington on Oct. 29. Washington, who is no longer listed on Duquesne’s 2017-18 Men’s Basketball roster, is facing … Continue reading Police charge former Duquesne basketball player in Sept. 2 sexual assault case
By Vince Gullo | Staff Columnist 10/25/17 Disclaimer: This column is from our throwback 90’s edition and is written from the perspective of someone in that decade. To call it shocking would be an understatement. On June 12, Nicole Brown Simpson, the ex-wife of football hall-of-famer, actor and American icon O.J. Simpson, was found dead outside her home with her friend Ronald Goldman. Simpson became … Continue reading O.J. Simpson arrested for murder of wife Nicole
By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke The defense attorney for George Zimmerman spoke on a panel Monday at the Power Center Ballroom about media coverage in high-profile criminal cases and what can be done to eliminate over-prosecution of Americans of different races. Attorney Mark O’Mara said media outlets were focused on boosting their ratings during the Zimmerman trial in 2013. Zimmerman, who shot and … Continue reading Zimmerman lawyer blasts media coverage
By Julian Routh | News Editor Three months after he was acquitted of raping a woman on Duquesne’s campus, former student Souleymane Tigana is trying to get his life back together. “I cry every day. I do. I swear,” Tigana said. “It’s like I’m sick.” Tigana, 24, is now a student at the University of Baltimore, where he doesn’t expect to graduate for at least … Continue reading Tigana opens up about acquittal
By Jim Lorditch | Student Columnist For many people the Boston Marathon bombings may be a far removed event that is rarely if ever thought of as recent news cycles have all but focused on the federal government’s shutdown, healthcare and budget issues. But for the victims and the city, it will never be forgotten. The grisly attacks occurred on April 15, a day long … Continue reading Boston Marathon bomber suspect pins brother for crimes
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