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Staff Editorial: Artemis II: A small bit of good news in a sea of terrible noise

It’s fair to say that a lot of national and world news of late has been pretty dour. A modern rendition of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” would be incomplete without mentioning the genocide in Gaza, Trump’s tarriffs threatening the stability of the global economy, the U.S. kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the beleaguered release of the Epstein files (and the sinister … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Artemis II: A small bit of good news in a sea of terrible noise

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Gaza peace plan spurs mixed reactions

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Shira Bauman, vice president of Duquesne’s Hillel Jewish Student Organization, had a cousin who had to hide because of the attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. So news of the hostages being released and a ceasefire in Gaza was personal to her. She had family members in Israel send her photos of the celebration that ensued after news spread … Continue reading Gaza peace plan spurs mixed reactions

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Protesters occupy street in front of Pitt chancellor’s house

Liz Mantush & Kaitlyn Hughes | staff writer & news editor Red and blue lights flooded Devonshire Street in Shady Side. The sound of a drum echoed through the residential neighborhood. A group of protesters clad in red and green with Keffiyehs wrapped around their bodies shouted “decease, divest, we will not stop, we will not rest.” Waving signs showing University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan … Continue reading Protesters occupy street in front of Pitt chancellor’s house

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‘SJP put out the call:’ Student organization’s first protest after lifted suspension

Liz Mantush & Kaitlyn Hughes | staff writer & news editor With red and blues flashing around them, protesters marched from Schenley Park, to the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor’s home to express their disagreement with the university’s administration. Around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, protestors clad in red and green with Keffiyehs wrapped around their heads and shoulders began chanting and waving signs in the air … Continue reading ‘SJP put out the call:’ Student organization’s first protest after lifted suspension

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Calling Israel out for genocide and separating Judaism from the “Jewish state”

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief A good rule for opinion writing is to select a topic or event you’re interested in. For me, that’s been Israel’s actions in Gaza since Hamas attacked the southern half of the country on Oct. 7, 2023. This will be the third time I write about it — a fact sure to irritate or upset my family, though they are well … Continue reading Calling Israel out for genocide and separating Judaism from the “Jewish state”

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Vote with your head, not with your heart

Emily Theroux | staff writer | Nov. 5, 2024, is a date that will alter the course of American history. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are polar opposites: a prosecutor and a felon. There is no world in which this election does not shape the country for better or for worse. You may wonder if there could be a secret third … Continue reading Vote with your head, not with your heart

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We’re on a Path to War and Israel is taking us there

Nick Zotos | ads manager | The age-old mantra “cooler heads prevail” has never been more relevant with Israel onthe brink of a full scale war with Lebanon. With The Times of Israel calling the most recent campaign the “Third Lebanon War” and Israel significantly increasing its aerial campaign in Lebanon, it’s reasonable to wonder if the United States might become militarily involved in the … Continue reading We’re on a Path to War and Israel is taking us there

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Hundreds hit the street in Pro-Palestine march

Josh Imhof | staff writer | Dozens of bodies laid motionless across the asphalt at the intersection of Forbes and Morewood avenues on Oct. 3, as evening traffic on one of Pittsburgh’s busiest roads came to a halt. Their blood-red palms were strewn beside them and facing toward the sky. A woman in a wheelchair sat with her mouth agape and head contorted backward. These … Continue reading Hundreds hit the street in Pro-Palestine march

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Navigating Israel & Palestine with faith

by Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Feb. 17, 2022 The long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict is driven by several factors: ethnic, historical, national and religious; It is a multilayered conflict, one with issues and possible solutions that far surpass the allotted space for an opinion regarding the dispute. It can never quite be pinned down by simplicity, but with enough work, these two states can coexist with … Continue reading Navigating Israel & Palestine with faith

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