10/04/2018 By Duke Staff Higher tuition. Cramped living spaces. Food prices rising and quality declining. Ask an average Duquesne student what they think some of the problems on campus are, and they’re likely to name one, if not all, of those listed. As an independent voice for students on campus, we take our role seriously and so we would like to introduce you to a … Continue reading New Duke series to investigate common concerns
By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke Liquor law violations on campus increased again in 2013, according to the public safety department’s annual security and fire safety report. During the 2013 calendar year, there were 654 reported alcohol violations on campus, 194 more than the amount in 2012. There were also 15 liquor law arrests, 81 drug law violations with four arrests, two hate crimes … Continue reading Alcohol offenses spike on DU campus
By| The Duke Staff In light of the massive uploading and sharing of numerous private celebrities photos, choice words have been used to describe the event that perhaps reveal even more about our society and it’s relationship with Hollywood. What’s the difference between a ‘scandal’ and a ‘sex crime?’ ‘Public’ and ‘publicity?’ ‘Hacker,’ ‘cyber bully’ and ‘sex offender?’ Although Kirsten Dunst, Katie Upton and Ariana … Continue reading Leaked photos cause privacy controversy
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By|Carrie Garrison Zara, a leading retailer on the high street, reflected today’s generation of ignorant Millennials on Wednesday, Aug. 27, when it unveiled, and quickly revoked, its children’s pajama shirt that closely resembled a Nazi Holocaust uniform. The pajama shirt, entitled the “Sheriff” shirt, was white with blue horizontal stripes and a yellow star on the left side of the chest encompassing cut-out letters spelling … Continue reading Retailer showcases ignorance towards history
By Carley Thieret| Opinions Editor Judgements. We all have them. We judge others for the way they dress, the way they speak and the way they act. Our society puts so much focus on what is on the surface that often times we forget what is underneath. Unless we really know someone, we have no idea what is going on in the lives of others. … Continue reading Spreading awareness for suicide saves
By Joey Sykes|Student Columnist The phrase “get involved” has probably been thrown your way by parents and relatives before you headed off to college, however long ago that may be. It’s starting to become somewhat of a cliché now, but heeding those words can have a tremendous impact on someone’s future.Before getting into details, what does “getting involved” really mean? To understand, you’ll have to … Continue reading Extracurricular involvement vital to success
By Sam Leon|Student Columnist We’re being scared smokeless. In the past two years, the CDC, or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, has taken a strong approach to anti-smoking advertising. It has released several installments of its personal, engaging campaign named “Tips From Former Smokers.” The commercials feature real people—often chronically and seriously sick from tobacco use—talking about their stories directly to the viewer. … Continue reading Ad campaign aimed to spook smokers
By Carley Thieret|Opinions Editor The ALS ice bucket challenge. You’ve all seen friends, family and even celebrities dump water onto their heads and challenge others to join in or opt out by donating to the unknown acronym, ALS. But what are these people doing and why are they really pouring gallons of water on themselves? You may be thinking, the ALS ice bucket challenge is … Continue reading Challenge changes mind
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