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Yale scholar advises against losing sight of national narrative

Nataley Davis | staff writer Professor Akhil Reed Amar, constitutional scholar and sterling professor of law and political science at Yale University, said that law students are the “sweet spot” for his message — not losing the country’s national narrative. “In America, lawyers play a particularly powerful role,” Amar told The Duke. “I want to speak to every citizen that I can, but lawyers have, … Continue reading Yale scholar advises against losing sight of national narrative

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‘Is populism dangerous’ or safe? Political experts debate at Duq

Naomi Girson | staff writer | Populism is defined as the political philosophy or movement that represents the interests of ordinary people, according to Merriam-Webster, but arguments between political experts Thomas Frank and Daniel Ziblatt reveal populism isn’t black or white. Organized by the Department of Political Science, the two speakers presented their arguments on two different days. Clifford Bob, Duquesne’s chair of political science, … Continue reading ‘Is populism dangerous’ or safe? Political experts debate at Duq

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Duquesne Political Science Department pays tribute to 9/11

Kellen Stepler | features editor Sept. 9, 2021 As college students, generation Z was too young to recall and comprehend – or even be alive for – the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. On Sept. 8, the Duquesne Political Science Department, the Political Science Club and Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society held a panel discussion called “The Afghanistan War and the 20th … Continue reading Duquesne Political Science Department pays tribute to 9/11

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College students should be open to other points of view

10/25/2018 By Kelly Myer | Contributor College students are one of the biggest crusaders of free speech. However, they are one of the demographics that most avidly censors their incoming information. Either online or in favor of trigger warnings and safe spaces, college students make sure to communicate that the First Amendment is only applicable when comfortable for them. I was sitting in a political … Continue reading College students should be open to other points of view

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Political science class supports refugee children

Gabriella DiPietro | Asst. News Editor 03/22/18 Many college-level students are expected to complete assignments and readings outside of class, but Duquesne’s Politics of Immigration course has taken out-of-class work to the next level by branching out into the community. In this class, community engagement activities are integrated into the curriculum, where students volunteer at an after-school program organized by two community partners, including Jewish … Continue reading Political science class supports refugee children

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Campus mourns former political science professor

Raymond Arke | News Editor 10/19/17 Duquesne is mourning the loss of one of their own after the sudden passing of Leslie Rubin, a former long-time political science professor and wife of current political science professor, Charles Rubin. Charles is on sabbatical at Princeton this semester and Leslie was living with him when she was struck by a truck while crossing the street, according to … Continue reading Campus mourns former political science professor

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Duquesne grad and veteran launches Congressional bid in Tennessee

Kailey Love | Photo Editor Duquesne alum Todd McKinley is upholding the university’s longstanding and ongoing history of service by announcing a run for Congress in Tennessee’s first district. After retiring from a 20 year career in the Army on Nov. 1, 2016 as a Sergeant First Class, which included tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and serving as a member of the White House Communications Agency … Continue reading Duquesne grad and veteran launches Congressional bid in Tennessee

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Duquesne professor joins Army Reserve command staff in DC

Raymond Arke | News Editor Duquesne’s mission statement is all about service. One Duquesne professor takes that statement to heart, serving not only Duquesne’s community but also serving the country as a major general. Lewis Irwin, a Duquesne political science professor, is on sabbatical this semester as he serves as Deputy Chief of Army Reserve at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Irwin has spent a … Continue reading Duquesne professor joins Army Reserve command staff in DC

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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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Former CIA officer completes first semester teaching at DU

Raymond Arke | Asst. News Editor When John Le Beau was a second lieutenant in the Army stationed in Fort Hood, Texas, he received a mysterious phone call. “I received a call, ostensibly from the federal government, [who] wanted to talk,” yet they wouldn’t say what branch they were from, Le Beau said. He drove to the federal building in Austin for a meeting, and … Continue reading Former CIA officer completes first semester teaching at DU

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