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After Joe Biden’s win, the real battle begins within the Democratic Party

11/12/2020 Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist As the election-obsessed individuals among us take the time to reset their brains and purge the names of different Michigan, Florida and Georgia counties from our heads, a new political battle has already emerged. Yes, while America takes a break from constantly checking the Apple News Associated Press electoral vote tracker, the Democratic party has taken a moment to initiate … Continue reading After Joe Biden’s win, the real battle begins within the Democratic Party

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Staff Editorial: Will Donald Trump put on his big boy pants?

11/12/2020 Staff Editorial Imagine driving to the nearest polling station on Nov. 3rd and placing your vote for the candidate who you believe to be the most fit to lead our great nation. Within a few days, after soundly exceeding the required number of electoral votes and receiving the most popular votes of any presidential candidate in American history, the challenger defeats the incumbent to … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Will Donald Trump put on his big boy pants?

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Kamala Harris makes history as first female Vice President of the US

11/12/2020 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist When I was a kid, my parents used to tell me to not be discouraged because there weren’t as many women represented in politics or science as there were men. They told me that I can do anything as a girl and that being a girl is a superpower. I never understood why there had never been a female … Continue reading Kamala Harris makes history as first female Vice President of the US

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COVID-19 is a psychological killer too

11/12/2020 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor With countries around the world struggling to contain the spread of COVID-19, millions of people are bracing for a second wave that promises to be just as destructive as the first. While governments once again race to implement new lockdowns and other restrictions to limit social interaction among their citizens, the common fear remains that this next wave will … Continue reading COVID-19 is a psychological killer too

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Change of opinion in the midst of new information and shifting attitudes is normal

11/05/2020 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist A few semesters ago, I wrote an article on my boyfriend and I. At the time, he was very conservative and I was, and still am, very liberal. Things have since changed for us. Jarod had a bit of a wake-up call this summer. Between the lack of a response for the pandemic, the Black Lives Matter protests and … Continue reading Change of opinion in the midst of new information and shifting attitudes is normal

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The time has come to abolish the Electoral College

11/05/2020 Staff Editorial Since the ratification of the 12th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1804, the electoral college has been in place as the official voting procedure to decide which presidential and vice presidential candidate will take office. While it has been in place for over two centuries, the system is convoluted and outdated in today’s political climate and should be abolished. When American … Continue reading The time has come to abolish the Electoral College

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A call for action is needed to improve Pittsburgh’s subpar air quality

11/05/2020 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor As a fourth-year college student living in Pittsburgh, I have become quite acquainted with the area and its innumerable qualities that serve as the foundation of such a bustling and energetic city. From exploring the streets of South Side to cheering on Big Ben and the Steelers at Heinz Field, the Steel City has given me a home, away … Continue reading A call for action is needed to improve Pittsburgh’s subpar air quality

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Democrats face an uncertain future in Florida after losing the Latin American vote

11/05/2020 Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist As of Wednesday at 12 p.m., the election is still very much up for grabs, but pundits from wall to wall are scrabbling for attention. Biden’s campaign manager says Biden is on track to win, Trump himself said he had a big win Tuesday night, and Twitter was full of verified pollsters calling states one way or another. The two … Continue reading Democrats face an uncertain future in Florida after losing the Latin American vote

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Campus COVID-19 Update — Resident COVID-19 testing results come back, less than 1% positive

Zoe Stratos | Staff Writer 10/22/2020 As the number of Duquesne’s COVID-19 positive cases rise, the university is taking steps to prevent that number from getting any higher, including testing for all students living on campus. In an email sent by the university on Friday, Oct. 2, Duquesne administration commended students for their commitment to following preventative guidelines such as wearing masks and social distancing, … Continue reading Campus COVID-19 Update — Resident COVID-19 testing results come back, less than 1% positive

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Duquesne’s traditional distaste for all things political is outdated and privileged

10/22/2020 Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist An alarm blares in a dimly lit, carpeted and decently organized room. A student rolls over and leans up, he looks at his phone and rushes out the door, quickly grabbing his computer. Outside, he’s searching for a better internet connection – DuqNet hasn’t exactly been working well for a few weeks – and is able to join a Zoom … Continue reading Duquesne’s traditional distaste for all things political is outdated and privileged

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