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Staff Ed: The crackdown on immigration: Transformation and impact

A quick look through ICE’s official website will give a general idea of the U.S. government’s attitude toward immigrants. In particular, a section of the website documenting recent arrests, called “Worst of the Worst,” displays an ongoing list of thousands of people with faces to go along with them. This list can be filtered by country, 75 of which were placed under immigration visa suspension … Continue reading Staff Ed: The crackdown on immigration: Transformation and impact

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Panel talks challenges, hopes for AAPI students

Rio Scarcelli | staff writer Nov. 11, 2021 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students can face tensions stemming from race relations in almost any environment they walk into. On Nov. 10 via Zoom, student panelists Cassie DiBenedetti, Emmala Le, Angel Alday and Jessica Cetorelli hosted an AAPI forum to have a more honest conversation about creating comfortable spaces for this community. The event was … Continue reading Panel talks challenges, hopes for AAPI students

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Professors discuss anti-racist pedagogy

Kellen Stepler | features editor Oct. 21, 2021 One challenge white educators face when teaching about race is that it’s often not a skill set that most have, but Duquesne’s Antiracist Pedagogy Community of Practice (APCP) is hoping to change that.  The organization is hoping to create a space where faculty and staff can discuss topics like race and antiracist pedagogy in the classroom.  “The … Continue reading Professors discuss anti-racist pedagogy

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Running out of my comfort zone: my first 5K race

Andrew Cummings | multimedia editor Oct. 14, 2021 All I could think was: “I can’t do this,” “My legs are tired,” “I can’t catch my breath.” These, among other complaints, are all things that I said to myself over summer as I prepared to run my first 5K race. At the beginning of the summer, I decided that I wanted to become more physically active. … Continue reading Running out of my comfort zone: my first 5K race

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Teaching Critical Race Theory to our youth

Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Sept. 23, 2021 A high school social studies classroom touts the successes of our nation; On the walls are paintings of George Washington and all of the presidents who came thereafter, an American flag flying high in the corner and copies of the preamble to the Constitution reading our unalienable rights as U.S. citizens: “We the people of the United … Continue reading Teaching Critical Race Theory to our youth

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Health science professors talk race, bias awareness in classroom

Katia Faroun & Gillian Fitzgerald | The Duquesne Duke 04/08/2021 Everyone has different lived experiences that are unique to them as individuals of unique backgrounds, but understanding these differences is what actually makes a difference — especially when it comes to health care. Because of this, Duquesne health science professors make it one of their key objectives to teach on racial sensitivity and bias awareness … Continue reading Health science professors talk race, bias awareness in classroom

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Duq alum leads panel on race and religion

Emily Ambery | Staff Writer 03/25/21 As the country continues to grapple with its uncomfortable relationship with racism and the ongoing call for racial justice, the Consortium for Christian Muslim Dialogue and the Duquesne Interfaith Student Organization deepened the dialogue with a discussion of religion’s role in racial equity.  The virtual panel, titled Racial Equity & Religions, took place over Zoom on March 18. The … Continue reading Duq alum leads panel on race and religion

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The Village offers safe space for Black Duquesne students

Katia Faroun | Features Editor 08/27/2020 A new online support group provides Black Duquesne students with access to professional care, a place to be heard and an encouraging community: the support of a virtual village. The Village is a virtual support group for African-American Duquesne students that began this past July. The mission of the group is to create a space for Black students where … Continue reading The Village offers safe space for Black Duquesne students

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Runners fill Pittsburgh streets during EQT 10 Miler

Grace Rosello | staff writer Crossing over the Smithfield Street Bridge before sunrise on Nov. 2, the Equitable Resources, Inc (EQT) 10 miler meant joining a multitude of runners decked out in race gear all heading to the starting line. On both sides of the bridge, silhouetted black against the gold and blue sky, runners warmed up, dispelling their nervousness. Jokes between friends peppered the … Continue reading Runners fill Pittsburgh streets during EQT 10 Miler

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Katie Westbrook Memorial Race going strong for 18th year

09/26/2019 Grace Rosello | Staff Writer On Saturday morning on Mellon Patio, dogs, from a teacup Yorkshire terrier to a huge fluffy husky named Socrates, barked, whined and wagged their tails at each other. Duquesne University School of Law provided red and blue bandanas hung around the dog’s collars in honor of the Katie Westbrook 5k and Dog Walk Memorial Race. Runners stretched as students, … Continue reading Katie Westbrook Memorial Race going strong for 18th year

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