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The young vote plays a crucial role in the highly contested 2020 election

10/08/2020 Zoe Stratos | Staff Columnist The 2020 presidential election is approaching fast with Election Day Nov. 3: a little less than a month away. As college students, we have the right to vote, and we should exercise that right when it’s due. With the constant evolution of our political climate and an upcoming election that is arguably one of the most important in history, … Continue reading The young vote plays a crucial role in the highly contested 2020 election

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Trump’s odd trend of keeping a distance continues

09/06/2018 By Nayia Faxio-Douglas | Staff Columnist Since Trump was inaugurated as the president of the United States he has created his own agenda, much different from our previous presidents. As a result of Trump’s unique campaign strategy many events that our previous presidents attended have failed to welcome President Trump with open arms. Not to mention events in which Trump has cordially failed to … Continue reading Trump’s odd trend of keeping a distance continues

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Don’t politicize death; think first

08/30/18 By Duke Staff As the beloved Disney film Bambi taught us when we were young, “If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.” Who knew so many people still need to hear that advice, many of whom are far into adulthood? With the recent passing of several notable figures, a surprising number of people have felt it is appropriate to immediately … Continue reading Don’t politicize death; think first

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Decorated war hero and politician McCain dies at age 81

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-chief 08/30/18 Regarded as a maverick and one of the best-known and most powerful U.S. Senators of his generation, John S. McCain III (R-Arizona), age 81, passed away on Aug. 25. McCain was a two-time presidential candidate, losing the 2000 Republican primary to George W. Bush (R-TX) and losing the 2008 Presidential Election to Democrat Barack Obama (D-IL). Duquesne’s President, Ken Gormley, … Continue reading Decorated war hero and politician McCain dies at age 81

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