Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief You wouldn’t let someone drive your car on the freeway if they’ve never driven before. So why do we let average people have access to AI? I’ve written in The Duke before about generative AI models, particularly those capable of generating images. In that, I was concerned about the sidelining and plagiarism of artists whose creations are fed into AI models … Continue reading AI is dangerous, so we should regulate it
by the Editorial Staff Feb. 3, 2022 With many industries pushing for an increase in diversity, educational institutions in the U.S. are moving in the opposite direction. Critical race theory has been in constant discussion recently as school districts, some located in Pittsburgh, remove important resources from student access. Schools are removing books for “containing critical race theory,” but they should not have that authority. … Continue reading Staff Editorial – Book banning: 0 out of 5 stars
01/24/2019 By Duke Staff Earlier this week, President Trump scored another judicial victory in his attempt to once again undo any important social progress made by previous administrations in the lead up to his presidency. In a 5-4 ruling, with the court’s conservative wing all voting in the majority, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) granted the Trump administration temporary permission to move … Continue reading SCOTUS rules in favor of anti-transgender military ban
By: Duke Staff We at The Duke are infuriated by the recent ban of hoverboards on Duquesne’s campus. Hoverboard control is not the answer to recent problems. On Feb. 2, 2016, the university instituted a sweeping executive action — bypassing the inept Student Government Association — that outlaws the use of self-balancing electric scooters on campus grounds. Duquesne’s reason was that hoverboards increase the risk … Continue reading Give us hoverboards or give us death: Fightin’ for freedom
By Leah Devorak | Layout Editor Getting clean has never been so dirty. President Barack Obama signed a law last week that will officially ban microbeads – some of the most common yet most dangerous pollutants – from use in the United States. Starting in 2017, all companies must cease production of the tiny plastics, with a goal of total elimination everywhere by 2018. The … Continue reading Microbead ban will clean oceans for aquatic life
By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke Electronic cigarettes are now banned from Duquesne buildings, school officials announced this week. Students and faculty who use electronic cigarettes will now be subject to the same restrictions as traditional smokers. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings and recreational areas, including Rooney Field. Anyone wishing to smoke, electronically or otherwise, must do so more than 25 feet away … Continue reading DU puts ban on E-cigarettes
By Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke A proposed policy by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education could ban guns in “sensitive areas” on the campuses of 14 publicly owned universities in the state. In fall 2013, the Public Safety and Security Task Force assembled by the state system drafted a policy that would prohibit guns in public university buildings, outdoor classes and events. … Continue reading Looming debate surrounds PA University gun ban
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