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The “Power” behind Treasure House Fashion: A fashion resale shop serves women in crisis

by Emma Polen | features editor March 31, 2022 The name of the victim in this story has been changed for privacy reasons. Lisa is a victim of domestic abuse. For years, she has been cyber-stalked by her ex, and it seems like nobody can help her. At 55, she is struggling to provide for her grandchildren when she’s not even certain for her own … Continue reading The “Power” behind Treasure House Fashion: A fashion resale shop serves women in crisis

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FBI releases its first database to track animal abuse

By: Catherine Clements | Student Columnist  “Other” is the dumping ground for what one cannot categorize elsewhere. How many times in life do we, as a society, check this box? January 2016 marks a new year for the way animal crimes will be reported. The national Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system, a database that law enforcement sectors around the country voluntarily report to, will now … Continue reading FBI releases its first database to track animal abuse

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DU collects unused meds for disposal

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke Students and faculty brought their expired and unused prescription drugs to Duquesne Sept. 26 for safe disposal as a part of National Drug Take Back Day. Take Back Day is an effort by the Drug Enforcement Administration to collect unused prescription drugs so that they may be properly disposed of. The event at Duquesne, sponsored by members of … Continue reading DU collects unused meds for disposal

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Zoo animals receive less than desirable treatment

By Sam Leon | Student Columnist A particular giraffe named Marius has been making headlines and stirring up some controversy in the world of zoos and animal rights. The baby giraffe in question was slaughtered in the Copenhagen Zoo in Denmark because he was extraneous. I have always been a lover of animals; it was an obsession when I was young. However, I’ve never thought … Continue reading Zoo animals receive less than desirable treatment

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Whatever comes to mind: Polygamy perceived in a new way

By George Flynn | Opinions Editor With marriage equality becoming one of the most heated topics in our nation and world, it is no surprise that other forms of marriage are coming into question. The progressive movement toward marriage equality, which has caused 17 states to legalize gay marriage, has created a slope that has allowed others to have an open mind about other different … Continue reading Whatever comes to mind: Polygamy perceived in a new way

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Number of alcohol violations increases

By Julian Routh | News Editor The number of liquor law violations on campus increased again in 2012, according to the public safety department’s annual security and fire safety report. There were 460 reported liquor law violations referred for disciplinary action on campus property from January to December, 25 more than the count in 2011. In 2010, there were 323 violations. In comparison, the University … Continue reading Number of alcohol violations increases

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