Derek Chauvin’s trial underscores the need for police reform in America

04/08/2021 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist “I can’t breathe.” The three words that have been in all our minds since the news of the murder of George Floyd broke last year. The weight those three words carry — it’s immense. As Floyd’s murderer, Derek Chauvin, stands trial, and as each witness gives their testimony, I cannot help but think that Chauvin is guilty. But for … Continue reading Derek Chauvin’s trial underscores the need for police reform in America

The Duquesne DukeApril 8, 2021

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NFL continues to tackle diversity with 2021 Super Bowl performances

02/11/2021 Sarah DuJordan | Staff Columnist Arguably, 2020 was a time like no other. We often focus on the negative aspects of what came out of that year. Although, the discussion around diversity and inclusion being brought to such a spotlight in 2020 influenced many new and positive changes at this year’s Super Bowl. Despite these new changes, we still have a long way to … Continue reading NFL continues to tackle diversity with 2021 Super Bowl performances

The Duquesne DukeFebruary 11, 2021

Opinions

Letter to the Editor: Comments on Police Brutality

Police brutality is a term that is often thrown around whenever a police officer commits a biased action against a citizen, especially a citizen of color. But it is an inappropriate word to use when discussing problems of race and racism and the police. It is biased against law enforcement, vague, and loaded; it’s an overgeneralization. The term “police brutality” cannot even be defined: The … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Comments on Police Brutality

The Duquesne DukeOctober 8, 2020

Black Voices Matter, News

NAACP: Black Lives Matter is not a trend

09/10/2020 Colleen Hammond | News Editor In an attempt to bridge the racial divide from a social distance, Duquesne’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held an open discussion on the Black Lives Matter Movement in person and over Zoom Wednesday evening. The two-hour discussion, which was open to students and faculty of all races, attempted to create a … Continue reading NAACP: Black Lives Matter is not a trend

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 10, 2020

Opinions

PA Starbucks arrest highlights larger race problem

Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor 04/19/2018 The Starbucks in the Union is the epitome of a community hub; students stop in to meet with friends, grab a drink, do some studying or just hang out. It’s always busy, with lines out the door and drinks piling up on the end counter faster than their owners can grab them. It’s all part of a typical day … Continue reading PA Starbucks arrest highlights larger race problem

The Duquesne DukeApril 19, 2018

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With Baltimore protests, racial gap expands

Duke Staff The events of the partly cloudy and breezeless morning of April 12 still remain a mystery. We know that Freddie Gray ran from police. We know that he seemed to be in relatively good health at that point. We know that he ended up in a police van. And we know that after the ride he had a spinal cord injury that eventually … Continue reading With Baltimore protests, racial gap expands

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Staff Editorial: Victim earns money, police pay small price

By Duke Staff Four years after this young man was wrongfully arrested and beaten by three Pittsburgh police officers, justice has finally been served in the judicial system. The question remains, however, for Jordan Miles, now 22: Is the ruling fulfilling? In January 2010, Miles was walking in Homewood at night when three white police officers pulled over and chased him as he attempted to … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Victim earns money, police pay small price

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