Eliyahu Gasson | opinions editor The Democratic ballot Kamala Harris Vice President Kamala Harris came into office in 2020. Before that, she served as a U.S. senator for the state of California from 2017 to 2021, the attorney general of California from 2011 to 2017 and the district attorney of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011. Lowering costs for families Harris’ campaign says they want … Continue reading The 2024 election candidates
by the editorial staff March 17, 2022 As more companies begin to pull their business from Russia in the wake of the Ukrainian invasion, it brings up the question of what corporations’ responsibilities are in the midst of a crisis. They are not governing bodies, so should they have any responsibility in global affairs? The influence of multinational corporations on the world stage continues to … Continue reading Staff Editorial – The responsibility of companies during crises
Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor 03/04/2021 From thousands of business closures and record-breaking unemployment, to a historic nosedive in the financial markets and trillions in economic stimulus, the overwhelming evidence clearly confirms our worst fears that the pandemic has indeed wreaked havoc on our globalized economy. This unfortunate reality is attributable to the worldwide lockdowns and social restrictions forcing businesses to close their doors, with … Continue reading The economic fallout from COVID-19 is likely to have lasting consequences
09/17/2020 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor With COVID-19 disrupting lives in all four corners of the world, individuals in every country are adapting to a new reality of constant uncertainty, coupled with an intense desire to return to some form of normalcy. From large and small businesses hanging up ‘For Sale’ signs in the wake of decreasing demand, to millions of employees being dismissed from … Continue reading The global pandemic accelerates emerging technologies
04/25/2019 By Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist I’m signing up to take a biology class, and it’s not just because my best friend is a bio major and I want to understand her when she says mitochondria are more than the powerhouse of the cell. Rather than just taking astronomy or an easier natural science requirement, I’ve committed to gaining an elementary knowledge of how … Continue reading Climate Change and green energy will have impact on economy
Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor 04/26/18 According to the Associated Press, there were 276,000 more journalists in the country 20 years ago than the 150,000 that work in the U.S. today. In the past two decades, journalism as a profession has decreased by 65 percent. With the proliferation of online news platforms and the sharp decline in the newspaper industry, printed publications have experienced decreases … Continue reading Tariffs on Canadian paper pose threat to US newsrooms
03/22/2018 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor We’ve all heard it: the vague, huffy and ample complaints of older generations, directed toward their young, Starbucks-sipping, college debt-paying counterparts. For as long as any generational gap has existed, those to come before have always had a few (often unkind) words to say about the youths inheriting their broad world, but the level of venom being spat … Continue reading Stop blaming millennials for the problems you caused
Liza Zulick | Staff Writer Remember that $25 you spent at The Cheesecake Factory? Although most students do not realize it, every time you spend money in Pittsburgh, you are helping the economy in Duquesne’s name. Although a $25 cheesecake bill might not seem much in the big picture, 9,000 students all spending money makes a huge economic difference to the city of Pittsburgh. During the … Continue reading DU impact report shows $491M economic contribution
By Duke Staff As President Obama delivered his fifth State of the Union last Tuesday, members of the audience applauded nearly after every topic. While it seemed like a successful evening, a closer inspection of Obama’s words left us at The Duke less than willing to give a standing ovation. Going green (but not evergreen) As President Obama remarked on the current climate changes in … Continue reading Staff Editorial: State of the Union address missed important points
By Julian Routh | Asst. News Editor A decade ago, when Tom Murphy was mayor and the Penguins were playing in an Igloo, Serendipity opened its doors as a welcoming fashion boutique in Two PPG Place. It is now 2013, and while Downtown Pittsburgh thrives, the store’s vibe is more positive than ever. “We’ve been in town for 10 years,” owner Pete Cappola said. “With … Continue reading Downtown Pittsburgh continues to develop economically
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