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Americans ditch Columbus Day for Indigenous People’s Day

10/15/20 Staff Editorial In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue; and in 1493, Columbus enslaved and tortured an entire indigenous population. It doesn’t quite fit the rhyme scheme, but it does more accurately depict the legacy of long-celebrated explorer Christopher Columbus — the namesake of Columbus Day. This past Monday, federal offices throughout the United States were closed in recognition of Columbus Day. Celebrated each … Continue reading Americans ditch Columbus Day for Indigenous People’s Day

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President Trump paints a rosy picture of the coronavirus

10/08/20 Staff Editorial Nothing screams “apocalyptic” like the president of the United States contracting the world’s most deadly transmittable disease of our time. Worst of all, he is downplaying it. President Donald Trump tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, Oct. 2, where he was swiftly transferred to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and treated with intensive care. How intensive? Five doses of dexamethasone daily, … Continue reading President Trump paints a rosy picture of the coronavirus

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Police charge former Duquesne basketball player in Sept. 2 sexual assault case

Raymond Arke | News Editor 01/24/18 UPDATE: Washington appeared in court for his preliminary hearing, according to the criminal docket. His formal arraignment has been scheduled for March 22. 10/30/17 Charges of rape and sexual assault were filed against Duquesne student and former Dukes basketball player Nick Washington on Oct. 29. Washington, who is no longer listed on Duquesne’s 2017-18 Men’s Basketball roster, is facing … Continue reading Police charge former Duquesne basketball player in Sept. 2 sexual assault case

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