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Project 333 brings more joy with less clothes

Carissa Haslam | Ad Manager 09/24/2020 Imagine getting rid of every item of clothing you own except for your 33 favorites. This is the challenge presented by minimalist fashion trend, Project 333. In a world of overflowing closets, Project 333 proves that less really is more. For decades, American consumerist culture has been preaching a consistent message: the more you have, the happier you’ll be. … Continue reading Project 333 brings more joy with less clothes

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White House taps Duquesne Law grad for agency role

Raymond Arke | News Editor 09/28/17 A Duquesne Law School graduate has received attention from the White House. On Sept. 21, Dana Baiocco, who graduated cum laude in 1997, was nominated by the Trump Administration to the position of commissioner on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for a seven-year term. The CPSC is the governmental agency that is concerned with “protecting the public from … Continue reading White House taps Duquesne Law grad for agency role

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Valentine’s Day consumerism on the decline

By Kaye Burnet | Editor-in-Chief The first months of 2017, filled with political turmoil and fear for many Americans, have not been a great start to a new year. So far, the world seems to be a tough place for more than a few people in 2017. But is there actually less love in the air today than there was exactly one year ago? Well, … Continue reading Valentine’s Day consumerism on the decline

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