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Threat of government shutdown looms; puts workers at risk again

February 14, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Threat of government shutdown looms; puts workers at risk again

02/14/2019 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor As federal workers began to recover from the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, a threat loomed still overhead: Would the government remain open for business, allowing funding […]

Arts & Entertainment

Masquers nail cerebral conflict of Six Characters in Search of an Author

February 14, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Masquers nail cerebral conflict of Six Characters in Search of an Author

Josiah Martin | A&E Editor 02/14/19 It’s fairly safe to say that tackling metafiction — stories about stories — is a risky move. It’s easy for an author to disillusion an audience by getting into […]

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Politicians should consider merits of Universal Basic Income

February 14, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Politicians should consider merits of Universal Basic Income

02/14/2019 By Timothy Rush | Staff Columnist Money. We all want it, and we all need it. Money is the quantitative tool that we use to purchase the goods and services we need to survive […]

Opinions

Anti-vax movement to blame for outbreak

February 14, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Anti-vax movement to blame for outbreak

02/14/2019 By Duke Staff In the age of widespread disinformation and “fake news,” few unenlightened conspiracy theories have been stranger than the rhetoric from the league of “anti-vaxxer” parents on Facebook. Derived from a 1998 […]

Features

Men’s fashion guide to Valentine’s Date

February 14, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Men’s fashion guide to Valentine’s Date

02/14/2019 Nathan Freshwater | Staff Contributor  So, you decided to take your love out for a nice romantic evening on Valentine’s Day. You took the time to buy them flowers, chocolates and reserved a table […]

Sports

Duquesne women’s team falls to Saint Louis

February 14, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Duquesne women’s team falls to Saint Louis

David Borne | Staff Writer Feb. 13, 2019 Following most losses this season, Dan Burt has given the same message: His team did not play physically enough to win the ball game. His opening statement […]

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Men's Basketball

Dukes fall to La Salle, 73-72, in Philadelphia nail-biter

February 14, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Dukes fall to La Salle, 73-72, in Philadelphia nail-biter

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Feb. 13, 2019 Coming off of a 74-66 come-from-behind victory over Fordham Feb. 10, the Duquesne men’s basketball team fell to the streaking La Salle Explorers on Feb. 13 in […]

Sports

Lacrosse team trounces Longwood in Desrosiers’ debut

February 14, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Lacrosse team trounces Longwood in Desrosiers’ debut

David Borne | Staff Writer Feb. 13, 2019 In her debut as the Duquesne women’s lacrosse coach, Corinne Desrosiers made one thing very clear. Her squad is going to play fast, they’re going to play […]

Sports

Duquesne WBB team set to face UMass in A-10 battle

February 7, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Duquesne WBB team set to face UMass in A-10 battle

David Borne | Staff Writer Feb. 7, 2019 It’s been a year full of ups and downs for the Duquesne women’s basketball team. After surviving what was a loaded non-conference schedule, Duquesne seemingly found its […]

Men's Basketball

Dukes fall to Bonnies in sloppy contest, 51-49

February 7, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Dukes fall to Bonnies in sloppy contest, 51-49

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer Feb. 7, 2019 Duquesne fell 51-49 to St. Bonaventure on Wednesday night in one of the ugliest games A.J. Palumbo Center has witnessed in some time. A close game was […]