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Jussie Smollett allegedly lied about attack; set back work of activists

February 28, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Jussie Smollett allegedly lied about attack; set back work of activists

02/28/2019 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor In the early morning hours of Jan. 29, Empire star Jussie Smollett was walking through the streets of Chicago when a pair of masked men allegedly attacked him. […]

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‘Green Book’ not worthy of Oscar award

February 28, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on ‘Green Book’ not worthy of Oscar award

02/28/2019 By Duke Staff This past Oscars season yielded a slew of exciting winners; Rami Malek took home the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury […]

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Features

New project shares context for local communities

February 28, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on New project shares context for local communities

According to the 2017 U.S. Census, 22 percent of Pittsburgh residents live below the poverty line. That means nearly 1 in 5 people on the streets of Pittsburgh are living in poverty, compared to the […]

Opinions

Vatican must be accountable in light of sexual assault claims

February 28, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Vatican must be accountable in light of sexual assault claims

2/28/2019 By Timothy Rush | Staff Columnist  On Feb. 22, the Vatican began a four-day meeting of 190 church leaders to address the ongoing issue of sexual abuse within the Church. The meeting was called […]

Men's Basketball

Season’s final stretch vital for Duquesne’s hopes

February 21, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Season’s final stretch vital for Duquesne’s hopes

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Feb. 21, 2019 At long last, the Atlantic 10 men’s basketball standings are finally beginning to take shape. Surprises and disappointments abound, and Duquesne finds itself right in the middle […]

Sports

We Want Fish Sticks explores franchise’s dysfunction

February 21, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on We Want Fish Sticks explores franchise’s dysfunction

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Feb. 21, 2019 On Feb. 18, the Duquesne chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) hosted a promotional book talk for We Want Fish Sticks, authored by Nick Hirshon. […]

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Opinions

There are more pressing national emergencies than Trump’s wall

February 21, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on There are more pressing national emergencies than Trump’s wall

02/21/2019 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor The good news: There isn’t going to be another government shutdown. At least, not right now. The bad news: Trump plans to issue a national emergency to build […]

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As election year nears, is U.S. ready for female president?

February 21, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on As election year nears, is U.S. ready for female president?

02/21/2019 By Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist  Although we are only two months into 2019, I can already tell you what my wish for 2020 is: for a woman to win the presidential election. I […]

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Hate speech and free speech not the same

February 21, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Hate speech and free speech not the same

02/21/2019 By Duke Staff The Democrat-Reporter, a newspaper in the western Alabama town of Linden, expanded its small readership this week with an editorial that forced its way into the mainstream news cycle by beginning […]

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BDS movement; Israel is not evil, but should be investigated

February 21, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on BDS movement; Israel is not evil, but should be investigated

02/21/2019 By Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist  Before President Trump captured headlines by declaring a national emergency to build his wall on the southern border, new members of the house Democratic caucus came under fire […]