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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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.