04/22/2021 Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist I didn’t decide to come to Duquesne until 17 days after I’d put the security deposit down at 11:59 pm on May 1st of 2017. It was originally a safety among safety schools for me, back when where I went to college seemed like a life-defining decision. In some ways it was, but in many ways it was just one … Continue reading My final thoughts as we continue to inch closer to graduation day
04/22/2021 Mohammad Sajjad | Staff Columnist As I was scrolling through Facebook, I noticed a post from a local supermarket chain advertising for several open Pharmacy Technician positions. Having worked in a pharmacy and understanding how busy it can be, I was not surprised to see that they needed help. What triggered me, however, was how the company enthusiastically boasted a starting salary of $13 … Continue reading Did you know that your local pharmacy technician is severely underpaid?
04/22/2021 Staff Editorial In the immortal words of Duke editor-in-chief Kellen Stepler, “It’s that time of year again.” After a year like no other, The Duke is concluding another chapter in its storied history. This year, we, as a staff, have done our best to forge a path back to normalcy. But since the pandemic hit, it has been extremely hard for us to do … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Even with such uncertainty, our mission remains unchanged
04/08/2021 Staff Editorial Anyone picking up this paper — a little heavier than normal, with extra pages for content — will flip through and see the majority of stories are centered on race at Duquesne. I mean, it’s in big font on the front page. The majority of people this special issue consists of are Black. Except our staff. There’s no ignoring the irony at … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
04/08/2021 Troy Smajda | Staff Columnist Driving on Route 22 from my home in Johnstown (a town with a long history of blue-collar work) to Pittsburgh (a town with an even longer history of blue collar work) I can’t help but notice some of the billboards telling drivers that nonrenewable energy jobs need to be saved. This issue has been heavily discussed in America, with … Continue reading It is time for the energy jobs of the past to remain in the past
04/08/2021 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor As of 2021, the retail industry is still one of the largest sectors in the U.S., with trillions in sales and millions of people employed by both big box retailers as well as small mom-and-pop stores. To make a long story short, consumers are still very much interested in spending money with no signs of them slowing down, even … Continue reading The digital revolution has changed the face of the retail industry
04/08/2021 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist “I can’t breathe.” The three words that have been in all our minds since the news of the murder of George Floyd broke last year. The weight those three words carry — it’s immense. As Floyd’s murderer, Derek Chauvin, stands trial, and as each witness gives their testimony, I cannot help but think that Chauvin is guilty. But for … Continue reading Derek Chauvin’s trial underscores the need for police reform in America
03/25/2021 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist As much as I love Spring and Summer, it is hardly my favorite time of year fashion-wise. Since high school, I’ve been self-conscious about my body. I know that according to my BMI, I am categorized as overweight, but I wouldn’t really call myself plus-size. Even so, wearing shorts and showing off my legs makes me nervous. Trying on … Continue reading The mid-size deserves more representation in the fashion industry
03/25/2021 Sarah DuJordan | Staff Columnist Fast fashion is one of those topics climbing its way to the forefront of ethical dilemmas Gen Z is attempting to solve. The issues with fast fashion are widely known, but highly ignored. The reason it is so ignored? We are constantly surrounded by it. I may be biased when assuming everyone is familiar with what fast fashion is. … Continue reading Fast fashion: A threat to the environment and basic human rights
03/25/2021 Staff Editorial This week kicked off the NCAA Men’s Basketball “March Madness” Tournament — leading to buzzer-beaters, upset victories and busted brackets. And it also showcased the wide discrepancies between men’s and women’s collegiate sports. Sedona Prince, an Oregon basketball player who has nearly 700,000 followers on TikTok, posted a video that went viral that highlighted the massive differences between the women’s weight rooms … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Gender inequality in college sports must be addressed
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