- Football prepared and ready to take on 2026
- Duquesne nursing student works at the same hospital that saved her life
- Volleyball sweeps opening weekend tourney
- Women’s soccer victorious twice on home turf
- Men’s soccer wins at home, ties at crosstown rival
- Diva’s Desk: Clinging to climbing
- MLB players could make less because of salary cap — am I supposed to feel bad?
- Learning how to grow through discomfort
- Staff Editorial: Special election brings democratic hope for midterms
- Dolly Parton, queen of country, dies at 80
- Crossword: Back on the Bluff
- Student turns family story into published novel
- Charlotte’s Comments: 9/1
- Longest running live sitcom returns for 18th season
- Tom Rockmore: 1942-2026
- Duq Health Services talks measles prep
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,… Continue reading Football prepared and ready to take on 2026
NFL Scouting Combine ends as draft inches closer
Noah Fries | staff writer The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine took place from Feb. 26 to March 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with several prospects having their stock rise and fall throughout the week. The two biggest standouts from the Combine were The Ohio State Buckeyes — edge rusher Arvell Reese and linebacker… Continue reading NFL Scouting Combine ends as draft inches closer
Relocation runs rampant in the modern NFL era
Rowan DuBois | staff writer When the Rams moved from St. Louis back to Los Angeles in 2016, there was an uproar. The same could be said for the Raiders or the Chargers, who also vacated their former cities. As outrageous as those moves looked to fans, they all seemed to make at least a… Continue reading Relocation runs rampant in the modern NFL era
Porter, Roethlisberger fracture “brotherhood”
Rowan DuBois | staff writer The “brotherhood” of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a concept which dates back to the team’s 1970s dynasty, where teammates often referred to one another as “family” and “brothers.” Since then, players have been held to a standard which expects them to protect each other on and off the field, before… Continue reading Porter, Roethlisberger fracture “brotherhood”
Seattle’s defense stifles Pats for second Super Bowl
Noah Fries | staff writer The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, giving Seattle its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history and its first since it defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald brought the Seahawks to the… Continue reading Seattle’s defense stifles Pats for second Super Bowl
Deihl: Seattle eyeing Super Bowl XLIX redemption depth
Ben Deihl | sports editor “… Pass is intercepted at the goal line by Malcolm Butler! Unreal.” For 11 years, Al Michaels’ words haunted Seattle Seahawks fans as Russell Wilson threw away their second straight championship at Super Bowl XLIX, falling to the New England Patriots dynasty led by Tom Brady. After one of the… Continue reading Deihl: Seattle eyeing Super Bowl XLIX redemption depth
Belichick, Kraft denied first-ballot HOF entry
Noah Fries | staff writer Former NFL Head Coach Bill Belichick, widely regarded for his tenure with the New England Patriots that spanned 24 years and six Super Bowl rings, will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, according to reports released on Jan. 27. Belichick failed to reach 40 of the 50 votes required… Continue reading Belichick, Kraft denied first-ballot HOF entry
NIL to NFL — are college sports too professional?
Ben Deihl | sports editor We’re currently in a college football climate where some of the top players in the country are evaluated by their social media following. In On3’s NIL100 college football transfer portal rankings, players’ Instagram, TikTok and X follower counts are displayed right next to their high school star ranking, playing a… Continue reading NIL to NFL — are college sports too professional?
Cignetti takes CFB by storm in perfect season
Ben Deihl | sports editor “It’s probably one of the greatest sports stories of all time,” Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti said. “We’re 16-0, national champions at Indiana University, which I know a lot of people thought was never possible.” On Nov. 27, 2021, the Indiana Hoosiers wrapped up their final game of the 2021… Continue reading Cignetti takes CFB by storm in perfect season
Steelers fall flat in playoffs for seventh straight year
Ben Deihl | sports editor Pittsburgh hasn’t won a playoff game since the 2016-17 season, beating the Alex Smith-led Kansas City Chiefs before losing to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. Since then, the Steelers have been on a 6-game losing streak in the postseason, most recently falling to division-rival… Continue reading Steelers fall flat in playoffs for seventh straight year
From one knee down to a leg up: Isabella soars
Ben Deihl | sports editor In his final game as a Duke, wide receiver Joey Isabella blistered past the defense for a 71-yard scorcher to give Duquesne an early lead en route to a victory over inner-city rival Robert Morris. The catch gave him his 30th career touchdown, the final milestone in one of the… Continue reading From one knee down to a leg up: Isabella soars
Clark’s FG seals Duquesne win in season finale
Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne’s tumultuous season ended on a high against Robert Morris as kicker Matt Clark thumped a 33-yard game-winning field goal that gave Duquesne a 20-17 win over the Colonials on Nov. 22. The Dukes went into the day with high hopes, needing a victory over RMU and a Central Connecticut… Continue reading Clark’s FG seals Duquesne win in season finale
Butts, Duquesne avenge 2024 loss against CCSU
Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne handed red-hot Central Connecticut State its first conference loss of the season 38-33 on Saturday off the back of a career-high 254 rushing yard performance from running back Taj Butts to keep its playoff hopes alive. The high-scoring win was secured when defensive back Antonio Epps hauled in a… Continue reading Butts, Duquesne avenge 2024 loss against CCSU
Dukes continue free fall in 29-11 loss at Long Island
Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne’s offensive struggles continued in its second consecutive loss on Saturday, falling to Long Island 29-11. “Not a good day for the Dukes,” Duquesne Head Coach Jerry Schmitt said. “A lot of mistakes, technical mistakes that could have kept us in that football game. We did a lot of good… Continue reading Dukes continue free fall in 29-11 loss at Long Island
Dukes ready to bounce back after tough NEC loss
Rowan DuBois | staff writer After a four game win streak and a 3-0 start to conference play, a surprise 24-13 loss to Wagner means Duquesne faces three must-win games to close out its season. With a well-timed bye week coming immediately after the loss, the Dukes have had time to reflect on how it… Continue reading Dukes ready to bounce back after tough NEC loss
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