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Government shutdown over, fiscal debate looms

By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor The government shutdown may be over and the fight to raise the debt ceiling got a temporary reprieve, but economic experts said the coming budget battles will be much more significant. Last week, President Barack Obama signed a deal that passed Congress to end the 16-day shutdown, bringing 800,000 furloughed federal employees back to work. A 285-144 vote … Continue reading Government shutdown over, fiscal debate looms

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Staff Editorial: Searching for middle ground in news coverage

By Duke Staff During times of crisis, it can be overwhelming or confusing as a student to know just what is really going on, many times in the very country we live in. Take for example the storm of government shutdown coverage that continues to rain down on newsstands and feeds across the states. Instantaneous, lengthy articles from national sources are accessible to anyone at … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Searching for middle ground in news coverage

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City officials, Penguins drop gloves over lot

By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor The $33.7 million redevelopment project to build three new streets and rebuild four others on the site where the Civic Arena used to stand hit a wall last Thursday when the Sports & Exhibition Authority failed to secure federal grant money. The federal government rejected the authority’s application for $18.7 million in grant money to cover the rest … Continue reading City officials, Penguins drop gloves over lot

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SGA improves loop bus efficiency with app

By Julian Routh | News Editor Changes to Duquesne’s loop bus and South Side shuttle are expected to improve safety and make the rides more convenient. The improvements, instituted by the Student Government Association (SGA) in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Transportation Group, are part of an initiative by the SGA to provide students with better transportation. According to SGA president Attila Mihalik, the biggest change … Continue reading SGA improves loop bus efficiency with app

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Staff Editorial; Cutting the fat

By Duke Staff   There are two areas that the United States seems to fail at keeping in check – budgeting and weight gain. It’s no secret that the United States is the most obese country in the world, with approximately 34 percent of adult Americans classified as obese, according to the latest Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development or OECD survey. It’s even less … Continue reading Staff Editorial; Cutting the fat

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