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SGA presidential candidates face off in debate

Elizabeth Mantush | staff writer As the student body looks to elect the next executive board of the Student Government Association, presidential candidates Mwango Kasuba of the Culture Party and Mary Paternoster of the Mission Forward Party faced off in a debate on Friday.  The debate, hosted by The Duquesne Duke and Duquesne Student Radio, was the first ever recorded SGA presidential debate at Duquesne. … Continue reading SGA presidential candidates face off in debate

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‘Is populism dangerous’ or safe? Political experts debate at Duq

Naomi Girson | staff writer | Populism is defined as the political philosophy or movement that represents the interests of ordinary people, according to Merriam-Webster, but arguments between political experts Thomas Frank and Daniel Ziblatt reveal populism isn’t black or white. Organized by the Department of Political Science, the two speakers presented their arguments on two different days. Clifford Bob, Duquesne’s chair of political science, … Continue reading ‘Is populism dangerous’ or safe? Political experts debate at Duq

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Midwest (too) nice: Walz goes easy on Vance, lets him look normal

Eliyahu Gasson | opinions editor Tim Walz and JD Vance went head-to-head Tuesday night in what is arguably the most influential debate in the 2024 election. This is likely to be the last time representatives from the two campigns will have the opportunity to make their case in a head-to-head setting before November.  The two candidates went back and forth in a refreshingly civil manner, … Continue reading Midwest (too) nice: Walz goes easy on Vance, lets him look normal

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VP candidates face off for the first time at debate in New York

Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief Vice Presidential candidates Tim Walz and J.D. Vance went face-to-face on Tuesday night in New York City for their first and only debate. With the evening’s added pressure the Republican and Democratic presidential tickets took the stage for 90-minutes. The Duke collected a few key moments from the night. The Candidates: This one was much more cordial than when the top … Continue reading VP candidates face off for the first time at debate in New York

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Victory on the docket for Duquesne Mock Trial Team

Colleen Hammond | editor-in-chief Oct. 21, 2021 The verdict is in: Duquesne’s Mock Trial team is slated for victory this season, already beating two of the best teams in the country.  In a unique blend of acting, public speaking, debate, improv, role playing games and the legal system, the team of roughly 30 people seeks to give students courtroom experience and assist in developing analytical … Continue reading Victory on the docket for Duquesne Mock Trial Team

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Opinions

Gun debate continues, assault weapons unnecessary

Spencer Murphy | Staff Columnist  04/26/2018 In the current environment surrounding the debate on gun control, it is hard to reach a satisfying position. The general disagreement, at least currently, is focused on automatic weapons and if the right to own such weapons is justified. Many people want these weapons outlawed for a simple reason: the conservation of life. They feel that these weapons rob … Continue reading Gun debate continues, assault weapons unnecessary

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Opinions

Arming teachers wrongly misconstrued

03/22/2018 By Vincent Gullo | Staff Columnist  An interesting quality about modern political discourse is that in the wake of tragedy and desperation, players from both sides of the aisle still find ways to belittle their political adversaries. The horrific shooting at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida was viewed as the last straw for many people. Something, anything, needed to be done in … Continue reading Arming teachers wrongly misconstrued

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SGA debate provides a look at the future

Ollie Gratzinger and Shivani Gosai | The Duquesne Duke 02/15/18 Coming eight days before polls open on Feb. 21, candidates running for election to the the Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Board met in the Pappert Lecture Hall to debate some of campus’ most important issues. Candidates competing for the position of SGA President include Eric Chatterjee (People’s Party), junior economics and philosophy double major, … Continue reading SGA debate provides a look at the future

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Elephant death at PGH zoo breeds ethical questions

By Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer The decision to euthanize the Pittsburgh Zoo’s premature orphaned elephant calf last Wednesday reignited the ongoing debate about the ethics of zoos. The calf was born 30 days early, and her mother would not produce milk. The Pittsburgh Zoo adopted the abandoned calf and “consulted with elephant experts from around the world, including the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the world … Continue reading Elephant death at PGH zoo breeds ethical questions

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Ongoing Duquesne Chick-fil-A debate gets national attention

“Fox & Friends” report appears to plagiarize March 30 Duke story Brandon Addeo | News Editor Duquesne students’ concerns about a new Chick-fil-A Express on campus have garnered national attention, including coverage by Fox News and The Washington Times, and were also referenced by President Donald Trump’s oldest son on social media. Duquesne University responded to the news coverage in an April 13 Facebook post, … Continue reading Ongoing Duquesne Chick-fil-A debate gets national attention

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