Professor switches to a new department for the new school year

Kailey Love | Photo Editor With all the political division that has been the central focus of debate in the U.S. this year, Michael Rudar, a professor of philosophy at Duquesne who will be teaching courses in the Political Science department this year, believes it is time we return to the basics. Describing himself as a Pittsburgh native, Rudar grew up in the South Hills … Continue reading Professor switches to a new department for the new school year

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Dorothy Parker would have loved selfies

By Kate Dillon | Student Columnist Several days ago, I happened to come across an opinion piece in The New York Times titled “What Would Plato Tweet?” As I expected, what followed was a wearied screed against the triviality of social media. The author, Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, proudly discussed her lack of knowledge of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. She was faux-confused when fellow patrons of … Continue reading Dorothy Parker would have loved selfies

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