VP candidates face off for the first time at debate in New York

Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief Vice Presidential candidates Tim Walz and J.D. Vance went face-to-face on Tuesday night in New York City for their first and only debate. With the evening’s added pressure the Republican and Democratic presidential tickets took the stage for 90-minutes. The Duke collected a few key moments from the night. The Candidates: This one was much more cordial than when the top … Continue reading VP candidates face off for the first time at debate in New York

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Kamala Harris has yet to fully assume her role as Vice President

03/18/2021 Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist I hope everyone enjoyed the nice weather on this week’s mental health day. As I sat, debating what to do with a free day, I couldn’t help but get distracted by the distinct lack of politics I was caring about. It’s been about a week since I glanced at Apple News, mistakenly or otherwise, and I caught up on some … Continue reading Kamala Harris has yet to fully assume her role as Vice President

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Kamala Harris makes history as first female Vice President of the US

11/12/2020 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist When I was a kid, my parents used to tell me to not be discouraged because there weren’t as many women represented in politics or science as there were men. They told me that I can do anything as a girl and that being a girl is a superpower. I never understood why there had never been a female … Continue reading Kamala Harris makes history as first female Vice President of the US

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News

New marketing and communications vice president announced at Duquesne

1/17/2019 Kellen Stepler | Staff Writer New hometown, new college, same job. That’s what life is like for Gabriel Welsch, the new vice president for marketing and communications at Duquesne University. Welsch will start his new position on March 18. Welsch is coming to Pittsburgh from Juniata College, where he was vice president for strategic communications and marketing a position he had held since June … Continue reading New marketing and communications vice president announced at Duquesne

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Features

Pittsburgh holds onto its Labor Day Parade history

Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer 09/06/2018 Pittsburgh has been marching to the beat of its own Labor Day Parade drum for over a century. The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, and it didn’t take long for the festivities to catch on in Pittsburgh. For the past 37 years, Pittsburgh has been hosting the largest participating Labor … Continue reading Pittsburgh holds onto its Labor Day Parade history

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News

Biden: Rooney was “always about hope”

Raymond Arke | News Editor 03/22/18 “I can’t help but think Dan would insist we were making too much of a fuss.” This line, delivered by former Vice President Joe Biden, was one of many that honored the memory of Dan Rooney at “Sláinte! A Symposium Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Daniel M. Rooney” on March 16. Rooney was a 1955 Duquesne graduate and … Continue reading Biden: Rooney was “always about hope”

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Incoming VP Stalker abdicates, SGA to hold special election

Brandon Addeo | News Editor Kevin Stalker, the former incoming Student Government Association Executive Vice President of Student Life, voluntarily withdrew his nomination March 24, two days before Sunday’s confirmation hearing for the new SGA executive board. Stalker, who is facing multiple criminal charges, sent an email with his decision to step down to the SGA Election Board, according to board chairman Tyler McCardell. “The SGA Election Board … Continue reading Incoming VP Stalker abdicates, SGA to hold special election

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Incoming SGA Vice President arrested for assault, escaping custody

Brandon Addeo and Raymond Arke | The Duquesne Duke See the full story on Stalker’s arrest here. UPDATE: 5/11/17 All three charges against Stalker were dropped and the case is closed. UPDATE: 4/27/17 Stalker’s preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for May 11. UPDATE: 3/24/17 Stalker abdicated his position today, and the SGA will hold a special election to fill the vacant position. Read more here. UPDATE: 3/21/17 … Continue reading Incoming SGA Vice President arrested for assault, escaping custody

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Frizzell named new student life VP

By Kaye Burnet |Asst. News Editor Douglas Frizzell will take office as Duquesne’s new vice president of student life July 1, replacing the Rev. Father Hogan, who has held the position for almost 30 years. Frizzell, 53, went through a hiring process that involved video conference call interviews, a visit to the campus and meeting with several student organizations. He is currently the vice president … Continue reading Frizzell named new student life VP

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Father Hogan to step down: New challenges await long-time Duquesne VP

By Julian Routh and Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke There are not many free spots on the Rev. Sean Hogan’s calendar. That’s the way it has been for 26 years since he took over as vice president for student life, and that’s the way he wants it to continue. “I’m not a person to twiddle my thumbs,” he said. “I don’t think I could … Continue reading Father Hogan to step down: New challenges await long-time Duquesne VP

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