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Duquesne student’s family affected by hurricane

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Duquesne student Donay Allen has extended family and friends living in Jamaica. So when word spread that Hurricane Melissa made landfall in New Hope, Jamaica, she was overcome with anxiety. “I was seeing all these updates about how many houses had been damaged, how many dead bodies they’ve been finding and then I haven’t heard from my family,” Allen said. … Continue reading Duquesne student’s family affected by hurricane

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Trump’s tweets once again spark controversy

09/20/2018 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor As mainland America prepares for restoration efforts following Hurricane Florence’s landfall, President Trump took to Twitter once again with what might just be his worst and most disturbing take yet: The roughly 3,000 deaths in Puerto Rico following the devastating Hurricane Maria were fabricated by the left in an attempt to make him look bad. On the morning … Continue reading Trump’s tweets once again spark controversy

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Recent natural disasters should bring our attention to climate change

By Shivani Gosai | Opinions Editor 09/21/17 Climate change is a notoriously tricky subject to discuss, this being as it is a very politically charged conversation. Whether you believe in climate change or not, it’s time to start paying attention to the way we treat our home. Many people have been attributing the recent devastation from hurricanes Harvey and Irma to climate change, but is … Continue reading Recent natural disasters should bring our attention to climate change

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Showing support vital in light of Hurricane Harvey destruction

By: Duke Staff In the wake of the destruction left by Hurricane Harvey, the worst rainstorm in United States history, there are many ways Duquesne students can aid in the relief of the Houston area – and with more than just sympathetic tweets. One great way to help is through the university’s crowdfunding campaign. Announced by President Gormley yesterday, the money raised will be sent … Continue reading Showing support vital in light of Hurricane Harvey destruction

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