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Why aren’t we hearing about ICE anymore?

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer I’ve been seeing less content criticizing United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on my Instagram feed this month. It turns out, it’s not just me. This past year my regularly scheduled programming of Reels (usually featuring crafts and gardening content) had incrementally been replaced by videos about ICE. Violent interactions between agents and civilians, tutorials on how to prevent … Continue reading Why aren’t we hearing about ICE anymore?

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Trump’s war against Iran is a risk that’s not going to pay off

Naomi Girson | opinions editor In the last two weeks, Donald Trump and his administration have attacked civilian areas in Iran and killed the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other high-ranking officials in the Iranian government, all with the intention of bringing regime change to Iran. However, it seems as though the American people are not aligned with the president, and that the current … Continue reading Trump’s war against Iran is a risk that’s not going to pay off

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When is Trump going to be sick of winning?

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Back when I edited opinions, The Duke would run one or two editorials on President Donald Trump’s administration per issue. We don’t really do that anymore, and for a good reason: It’s exhausting and difficult to follow. This administration had managed to survive scandal after scandal, made all the more possible by each past scandal. The American conscious has been desensitized … Continue reading When is Trump going to be sick of winning?

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Naomi’s Nook: 1/22

Naomi Girson | opinions editor This weekend I read an article from The New York Times titled “Why on Earth Have I Seen the Same Broadway Show 13 Times? An Investigation.” It was written by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, a features writer for The New York Times Magazine. Brodesser-Akner shares her story about going to see a broadway show — “Operation Mincemeat” — once, and then twice, … Continue reading Naomi’s Nook: 1/22

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Staff Editorial: Release the files!

In a time where polarizing viewpoints reign over our country, a 427-to-1 vote passed in the House to approve a bill directing the Justice Department to release all files related to its investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein. This comes after the controversy of the files became a political episode on Capitol Hill, straying from the real issue — survivors of sexual violence … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Release the files!

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Staff Editorial: The cost of restrictions on journalists: Why does it matter?

To be a messenger to the public, the information we relay has to be factual, accurate and above all, honest. The heart of journalism lies in its commitment to the truth. In a time when public trust in the media is declining, this responsibility is more crucial than ever. Recent restrictions on the press, aside from sparking outrage, have increased conversations on journalistic integrity, protections … Continue reading Staff Editorial: The cost of restrictions on journalists: Why does it matter?

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Some Duquesne law professors oppose Kavanaugh confirmation

Kellen Stepler | Staff Writer 10/11/2018 Being a justice on the United States Supreme Court is one of the most powerful and privileged positions in the judiciary branch of the government. Composed of only nine judges that serve their terms for life, the court is called upon to serve the United States by making critical decisions that impact the way we live. Due to the … Continue reading Some Duquesne law professors oppose Kavanaugh confirmation

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Who wrote it? Anon op-ed in NYT sparks debate

09/13/2018 By Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist It has been almost a week since The New York Times released the anonymous op-ed, breaking the news that a number of President Trump’s senior officials are allegedly working against him. In the last few days, I have had many thoughts about who it could have been and what it could mean for the rest of Trump’s term. … Continue reading Who wrote it? Anon op-ed in NYT sparks debate

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Duquesne professor explains hunt for anonymous writer

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-chief 09/13/2018 The nationwide hunt has been on for the anonymous Trump administration official who wrote the Sept. 5 New York Times anonymous op-ed critical of the president. One Duquesne professor, with plenty of experience in finding true authors’ identities, discussed how the process works. Patrick Juola, a computer science professor, has discovered anonymous writers before. In 2013, he received international attention … Continue reading Duquesne professor explains hunt for anonymous writer

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Free national newspaper program discontinued by Duquesne

Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor With the arrival of the fall 2018 semester, students can expect a notable change around campus: The SGA-sponsored newsstands providing free copies of The New York Times, USA Today and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will no longer be in place. The newsstands had a previously-permanent home in the Student Union, law school and all residence halls as part of the Collegiate Readership … Continue reading Free national newspaper program discontinued by Duquesne

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