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Limits on poster signage in dorm rooms raises question of student free speech rights

Eliyahu Gasson | opinions editor | Duquesne University’s new policy governing the placing of posters in dorm room windows has raised concerns from students and free speech experts. Since its announcement, some students have expressed concern about the new TAP 65, specifically a paragraph in Section II, which relates to window postings in university affiliated dormitory buildings. “Decorations, displays, or postings in university owned and … Continue reading Limits on poster signage in dorm rooms raises question of student free speech rights

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Duq ranks in “Top 10 Worst Colleges for Free Speech”

Kellen Stepler | Editor in Chief 02/25/2021   “Every great university has its critics.”  That’s what Duquesne spokesperson Gabe Welsch said in regards to the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education’s (FIRE) recent placement of Duquesne University on their “Top 10 Worst Colleges for Free Speech” list last week.  The list, made up of 10 schools worldwide, argued Duquesne’s placement on the list for “promising … Continue reading Duq ranks in “Top 10 Worst Colleges for Free Speech”

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Professor who used racial slur in class demands reinstatement

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief The attorney for Gary Shank, the Duquesne education professor who was suspended Friday, Sept. 11 for using racial slurs in a lecture, said that Shank has no intention to resign, and that the university’s move threatens academic freedom. Warner Mariani, Shank’s attorney, said that Duquesne set a 5 p.m. deadline Thursday, Sept. 17, for Shank to submit his resignation. Mariani said … Continue reading Professor who used racial slur in class demands reinstatement

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Annual report details campus crime

Alex Wolfe | Staff Writer 10/05/17 This week, Duquesne released its annual fire and safety report for 2016, which outlined a notable increase in liquor-and drug-related arrests. The report details a dramatic increase in Drug Law Arrests, which increased by 650 percent (4 to 26) between 2015 and 2016, and a continued increase in Drug Law Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action, which increased by about … Continue reading Annual report details campus crime

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How a 19th century bluff-side incline met its fiery demise

By Elsa Buehler | Staff Writer Most Duquesne students are very familiar with the South Side Steps, officially called the City Steps, that lead to the 10th Street Bridge. What many may be surprised to know is that the steps used to be an incline, which probably would be preferable to the steps that many students use on a weekly or daily basis. The Duquesne … Continue reading How a 19th century bluff-side incline met its fiery demise

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DU alcohol violations down, new report says

Carolyn Conte | Staff Writer Duquesne released the annual Fire and Safety report for 2015 on Sept. 26, which revealed a downward trend in student violations of liquor law. The past three years have seen a drop in overall liquor violations, yet there was a rise in violations that led to arrests and a rise in drug violations. In 2013, the report shows there were … Continue reading DU alcohol violations down, new report says

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Give us hoverboards or give us death: Fightin’ for freedom

By: Duke Staff We at The Duke are infuriated by the recent ban of hoverboards on Duquesne’s campus. Hoverboard control is not the answer to recent problems. On Feb. 2, 2016, the university instituted a sweeping executive action — bypassing the inept Student Government Association — that outlaws the use of self-balancing electric scooters on campus grounds. Duquesne’s reason was that hoverboards increase the risk … Continue reading Give us hoverboards or give us death: Fightin’ for freedom

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‘Extremely poor judgment’ caused Towers fire

By The Duquesne Duke staff UPDATE: 1/25/16 1:40 p.m. A Duquesne crime alert sent to all students Monday afternoon described the cause of Sunday night’s Towers dorm fire as “extremely poor judgment” by a student. According to Duquesne police,  a resident student in the Towers laundry area was “experimenting” to see what would happen if he ignited a piece of dryer lint. The student threw the burning lint into … Continue reading ‘Extremely poor judgment’ caused Towers fire

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Total cost of Brottier Hall fire still unknown

By Casey Chafin| The Duquesne Duke Duquesne University staff members are still calculating the total damage caused by the July 21 grease fire that broke out in a Brottier apartment, according to a university spokeswoman. A resident in an apartment on the 14th floor started a grease fire while cooking just before 10 p.m., Karen Ferrick-Roman of Public Affairs confirmed. Although it was extinguished before fire … Continue reading Total cost of Brottier Hall fire still unknown

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While You Were Out… And Now That You’re Here

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor After four months of dormancy, Duquesne’s home on the Bluff is out of hibernation, yawning and stretching itself awake this week. New students are getting their first taste of college life while returning ones are back for another year of the daily grind. The Duke extends a warm welcome, be it for the first time or not, to all. … Continue reading While You Were Out… And Now That You’re Here

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