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Duquesne’s longest-tenured announcer, Ray Goss, dies at 89

Kaitlyn Hughes & Ben Deihl | editor-in-chief & staff writer Duquesne lost its longest-tenured announcer on Tuesday.  Ray Goss, Duquesne’s lead announcer for men’s basketball, died of a heart attack at Indiana Regional Media Center.  He was 89 years old.  Goss was the longest-tenured NCAA Division I men’s basketball play-by-play announcer at the time of… Continue reading Duquesne’s longest-tenured announcer, Ray Goss, dies at 89

Student Union renamed for University President Ken Gormley in surprise ceremony

[Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief] The center of Duquesne’s campus was given a new name this afternoon during Festival on the Bluff on Academic Walk. In a surprise announcement from members of the university administration, the Student Union was renamed after outgoing President Ken Gormley and his wife — The Ken and Laura Gormley Student Union… Continue reading Student Union renamed for University President Ken Gormley in surprise ceremony

HOGAN MOVES OUTDOORS: Students adapt to temporary dining options

Nataley Davis | staff writer Since the Rev. Sean Hogan Dining Center closed for renovations on April 13, students have been adjusting to an accommodated dining plan that will continue for the rest of the semester. New food stations with adjusted operating hours are now set up in various locations including the Union Ballroom, the… Continue reading HOGAN MOVES OUTDOORS: Students adapt to temporary dining options

Michael Dillon is ‘on the road’ for good: Journalism professor retires after 27 years

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor The Oracle, the official student newspaper of SUNY New Paltz published an article on May 7, 1998, about the departure of Michael Dillon, a literary journalism professor at the university. “Professor Michael J. Dillon, the much admired and respected SUNY Journalism professor, is leaving at the end of August to… Continue reading Michael Dillon is ‘on the road’ for good: Journalism professor retires after 27 years

How residents and tourists will stay safe during the draft

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Because of Pittsburgh’s history in emergency care, Dr. Donald Yealy is not worried when it comes to looking after the influx of people during the NFL Draft. “We have been leaders internationally in the responses to emergency care,” said Yealy, chief medical officer, senior vice president of the health services… Continue reading How residents and tourists will stay safe during the draft

Businesses gear up for NFL Draft

Kaitlyn Hughes & Eliyahu Gasson & Josh Imhof & Naomi Girson | news editor & editor-in-chief & features editor & opinions editor Although Jen Grippo, owner of the Original Oyster House in Downtown, has experienced the city during local events such as Picklesburgh and Oktoberfest, she has never experienced something as large as the NFL… Continue reading Businesses gear up for NFL Draft

City urges people not to drive during the NFL Draft

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Pittsburgh is expecting anywhere between 500,000 and 700,000 visitors for the NFL Draft later this month — a figure that would exceed half the city’s current population. For three days, from April 23-25, the event will stretch across the North Shore and Downtown, and city officials have a clear message for… Continue reading City urges people not to drive during the NFL Draft

Preparation is underway for the environmental impact of the NFL Draft

Josh Imhof | features editor As hundreds of thousands of people descend upon Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft, they will be bringing more than just their wallets and attention to the Steel City. They will also be contributing to the environmental impact that comes with hosting a large-scale event. “There’s a lot of things that… Continue reading Preparation is underway for the environmental impact of the NFL Draft

Duquesne spiritual leaders talk D.C.-Vatican relationship

As President Donald Trump’s second term in office has played out, American-born Pope Leo XIV has been critical of his policies — specifically, when it comes to immigration and war. The pontiff condemned the recent war in Iran, and after the president made the remark that a “whole civilization will die” the Pope labeled the… Continue reading Duquesne spiritual leaders talk D.C.-Vatican relationship

Legal experts say SCOTUS unlikely to uphold Trump order on birthright citizenship

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief The United States Supreme Court heard arguments last week in a landmark case that could redefine who is considered a citizen at birth, and Pittsburgh-area legal scholars say the administration faces an uphill battle. The case, Trump v. Barbara, is a class-action lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)… Continue reading Legal experts say SCOTUS unlikely to uphold Trump order on birthright citizenship

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