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Joe Biden makes last-minute campaign stop in Pittsburgh

Colleen Hammond | News editor 11/5/2020 On the eve of one of the most contentious elections in modern history, democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden hosted his final campaign rally at Heinz Field. To adhere to social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 prevention tactics, the outdoor, drive-thru rally featured dozens of cars packed with Biden supporters in masks and Biden-Harris shirts. While Biden and his running mate … Continue reading Joe Biden makes last-minute campaign stop in Pittsburgh

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Trump team files lawsuit to stop vote counting in Pennsylvania

Kellen Stepler | editor-in-chief 11/5/2020 After a tumultuous couple of months leading up to the election, election day finally arrived yesterday – with all eyes on the keystone state to help determine the winner of this year’s presidential election. On Wednesday afternoon, the Trump campaign filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia, demanding better access for campaign observers to locations where ballots are being counted. … Continue reading Trump team files lawsuit to stop vote counting in Pennsylvania

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Staff Editorials

The time has come to abolish the Electoral College

11/05/2020 Staff Editorial Since the ratification of the 12th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1804, the electoral college has been in place as the official voting procedure to decide which presidential and vice presidential candidate will take office. While it has been in place for over two centuries, the system is convoluted and outdated in today’s political climate and should be abolished. When American … Continue reading The time has come to abolish the Electoral College

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Mail-in ballots: the preferred voting during a pandemic election

Zoe Stratos | staff writer 10/29/20 In the U.S., voting is a fundamental right for citizens, and showing up to the polling booths to cast a ballot on Election Day has been the standard since the beginning of democracy. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Election Day is slightly different, as mail-in voting takes center stage in all 50 states for the first time ever. Election Day … Continue reading Mail-in ballots: the preferred voting during a pandemic election

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Opinions

Character must be considered when selecting the next President of the U.S.

Mohammad Sajjad | Staff Columnist 10/29/2020 This presidential election is unlike any other we’ve seen before. While our elections always seem to come down to a Republican or Democrat, the decision to choose between the two now seems more personal and divisive than ever.  Traditionally speaking, conservatives have been in favor of voting for Republican candidates, while liberal voters have opted toward voting for Democratic … Continue reading Character must be considered when selecting the next President of the U.S.

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Campus COVID-19 Update — Resident COVID-19 testing results come back, less than 1% positive

Zoe Stratos | Staff Writer 10/22/2020 As the number of Duquesne’s COVID-19 positive cases rise, the university is taking steps to prevent that number from getting any higher, including testing for all students living on campus. In an email sent by the university on Friday, Oct. 2, Duquesne administration commended students for their commitment to following preventative guidelines such as wearing masks and social distancing, … Continue reading Campus COVID-19 Update — Resident COVID-19 testing results come back, less than 1% positive

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Duquesne hosts virtual panel on the state of civil discourse

Colleen Hammond | News Editor 10/22/2020 On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the office of the Duquesne University President hosted the highly publicized virtual event “Politics, Contentious Elections and Civil Discourse.” Moderated by Duquesne University President Ken Gormley, the event featured a lengthy and full discussion on the value of civil discourse in democracy from both sides of the aisle and how the U.S. can move forward … Continue reading Duquesne hosts virtual panel on the state of civil discourse

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Amy Coney Barrett is not the replacement Americans desperately need

10/15/2020 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist This year has been all too much for me. Between the pandemic and the upcoming election, I feel constantly anxious. Then a few weeks ago, one of my personal heroes, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, passed away and the GOP didn’t even let the country mourn before deciding to rush through a Supreme Court nomination. 2020 needs to relax. Before diving … Continue reading Amy Coney Barrett is not the replacement Americans desperately need

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Shank receives termination letter

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief 10/08/20 Gary Shank, the Duquesne professor who was placed on paid leave Sept. 11 after using a racial epithet in a lecture, received a termination of employment letter Wednesday, Oct. 7 from university provost David Dausey. In the letter, Dausey writes that he reviewed the report written by school of education dean Gretchen Generett and that, consistent to section 9.2 of … Continue reading Shank receives termination letter

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Arts & Entertainment

PBT Ballerina finds motivation through pandemic

09/17/2020 Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor In mid-March, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater was gearing up for the opening performance of “Here + Now” at the August Wilson Center. Everything was choreographed, rehearsed, staged and costumed. It was ready to go — when it was all shut down indefinitely. For Pittsburgh Ballet Theater (PBT) company member Christian “Chris” García Campos, dancing has been a part of her … Continue reading PBT Ballerina finds motivation through pandemic

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