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Hillary Wins Pa. with Large Voter Turnout

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Voter turnout was strong for Tuesday's primary election, more than doubling the 2004 primary, but it did not meet the expectations some had.

Statewide, roughly 50 percent of the voting-age population made it to the polls, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The Day Before the Decision: Clinton

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"You know what you're going to get, and she backs it up with facts."

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstal spoke those words Monday afternoon as he introduced Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton to the crowd at Market Square.

The Day Before the Decision: Obama

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In his final appearance before losing Tuesday's primary, Barack Obama spoke to a packed Petersen Events Center at the University of Pittsburgh Monday night, stressing the need for political change and national unity.

Faculty Senate to Discuss Dean Search

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Faculty Senate is requesting to meet with President Dougherty to discuss concerns about the rejection of candidates for the position of dean of the McAnulty College, according to an e-mail sent to Liberal Arts faculty members Wednesday.

The communication, sent to all College of Liberal Arts faculty members by senate member Matt Schneirov, said the faculty would like to know what criteria the President is using to make his choice, since all candidates submitted to the search committee fit the written qualifications mentioned in the advertisement for the position.

Healthy Weight, Curves Back in Style

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Beyonce Knowles. Jennifer Lopez. Tyra Banks. What do these women have in common? Their bootylicious curves are reflecting a Duquesne University, and ultimately American trend: womanly curves.

Just because a girl isn't a size four, six or even eight doesn't mean she is clinically overweight and unhealthy.

Legislation Attempts to Crack Down on Student Alcohol Violations

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As a result of a new bill introduced into the General Assembly of Pennsylvania in 2007, Duquesne students may soon be facing mandatory counseling sessions and even the removal of state funding or scholarships if they violate underage alcohol policies.

Pennsylvania House Bill 725 outlines sanctions for underage alcohol violations upon any institution receiving at least a dollar of funding from the state.

Postseason Form

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sometimes, the best defense is a good offense.

Ashley Wood scored the lacrosse team's first goal less than a minute into their April 18 game against LaSalle.

They poured in 17 more goals on their way to a 18-6 win and a spot in the Atlantic 10 postseason tournament, their first appearance since 2005.

Bats Go Quiet Against WVU

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Duquesne baseball Head Coach Mike Wilson said earlier in the season that baseball is a game of momentum. But, it appears the tricky part about momentum is holding onto it.

The Dukes dropped their sixth game in a row with a 9-1 loss to West Virginia at Duquesne Field, Tuesday having given up 9 or more runs, five times in the past week.

A Rower's Life Defined

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

My friends frequently ask me why I row. ?Between practicing at five a.m., being away at races on weekends and following strict NCAA orders, I have to wonder why myself.

Sports Briefs

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Men's basketball asisstant resigns Duquesne University head men's basketball coach Ron Everhart has accepted the resignation of assistant coach Kim Lewis. Lewis, a native of Angie, La., is expected to be named an assistant coach at Centenary College in Shreveport, La.

Books for Break

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The summer months are a prime time to take a break from mathematical formulas and historical dates. In lieu of the end of the semester, The Duke's editors have selected their favorite summer reads. So, whether you're looking for a little literary leisure or scholastic sojourn during the upcoming summer vacation, check out these seasonal picks.

Abandoning the Couch

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

She doesn't like to fly in airplanes. She's terrified of getting hit by a car. And up until recently, she was a couch potato.

But on June 1, JoAnne Hrehocik, a Duquesne administrative assistant in the registrar's office, will pull herself out of her couch cushions to fly across the country and brave oncoming traffic.

Female Racer Focuses on Taking First

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last September, a red and blue-colored aluminum racecar crossed the finish line. As the car came to a stop, the driver, Duquesne University's Laura Lukon became the first female driver to win in her racing class during the Broughers Speed Shop Crate Lates.

Everyone Screams for Ice Cream

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ice cream does not discriminate on the basis of age, and neither does Dave and Andy's Homemade Ice Cream parlor.

Dave Tuttle and Andy Hardie decided to open their little ice cream shop in 1983 with the vision of creating great-tasting, inexpensive ice cream for all ages.

Weekend Events

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

One Acts
8 p.m., April 25
The Red Masquers will present three one-act plays directed by Duquesne students. "No Skronking" by Shel Silverstein will be directed by Leah Cassella, "The Problem" by A.R. Gurney will be directed by Gail Hofbauer and "The Lottery" by Brainerd Duffield will be directed by Nora Nee.

Staff Editorial

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Now, for most of us, that innocence that accompanies summer is far gone. The excitement of the last day of school becomes muddied when summer sessions and summer jobs start immediately after we complete other burdensome tasks. Summer becomes a mere transition from one season to another, more of a time game than a time off.

Thinking Out Loud

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In case you didn't know, I'm currently in Ireland. What you probably didn't know is that I'm one-quarter Irish. At least I considered myself to be one-quarter Irish before I went to Ireland. I had hoped to connect with long-lost roots and perhaps find some remnant of my family from the "old world" but after being here a few months, I realized that I am 100-percent, unavoidably, proudly American.

The Textbook Way to Save Money

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Since my internship doesn't start until June, I need a way to get some cash to get the summer started right. So, I began brainstorming a plan: I have all these books I won't need after this semester, so I decided to go to the bookstore and return them for cash. Not a bad plan, right?

Yet, as I looked through my desk to gather my books, I discovered a lot of books from last semester and remembered something: the bookstore turned down more than half of my books down last time I tried to sell them back because they were using new editions for the next semester.

The Price of Being a Girl

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I'm sorry girls, but the facts all point to the same conclusion: Guys ultimately have it easier.

As if guys aren't lucky enough to forego the "joy" of childbearing, dodge most double-standards and have better paying jobs, it also costs less to be a boy.

Letter to the editor

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Editor,

I'm Michael Israel, was the Pitt Student who was interviewed outside of the Obama speech [for the article Obama takes his last stand in Pa.]. I feel that what I said was taken completely out of context, and that Sean [author Shawn Klocek] deliberately edited out the rest of what I said.

Letter to the editor

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Editor,

The latest facet of our society to succumb to a decline in standards appears to be the traditional college commencement speech.