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Hollywood should embrace POC, women in popular roles

09/27/2018 By Zoe Stratos | Staff Columnist  Known for its glamorous stars throughout the years, Hollywood never had trouble casting the perfect person for the perfect role in films and TV shows. However, after recent controversies in the acting industry surrounding fan outrage at casting people of color (POC), moviegoers need to leave their ignorance and hate in the past where it belongs. Fans being … Continue reading Hollywood should embrace POC, women in popular roles

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Munroe Bergdorf wrongly fired from L’Oreal after activism

By: Shivani Gosai | Opinions Editor The makeup industry has a reputation of not being inclusive for people of color. However, the most recent debacle with L’Oreal has brought about a discussion of racism with recently fired ambassador Munroe Bergdorf. Bergdorf is a black, queer transgender woman who recently claimed the title of the newest face of L’Oreal True Match. The True Match campaign is … Continue reading Munroe Bergdorf wrongly fired from L’Oreal after activism

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Oakland’s Stephen Foster statue causes controversy

Alison Caracciolo | Staff Columnist Damon Young, a nationally known blogger of Very Smart Brothas, is calling it the most racially insensitive statue, and it is located here in Pittsburgh. The question now is, “What do we do about the Stephen Foster Statue?” Stephen Foster, a famous Pittsburgh native and known as the “Father of American Music,” was a songwriter in the early 1800’s who … Continue reading Oakland’s Stephen Foster statue causes controversy

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News

Run for Ryan returns Saturday

  By Kaye Burnet | News Editor  Although Marine Sergeant Ryan Lane of Castle Shannon never attended Duquesne University, his family formed a bond with Duquesne’s ROTC program after Lane was killed during his second deployment to Afghanistan in 2009. This Saturday, members of the Duquesne community and Pittsburgh residents will take part in the seventh annual Run for Ryan to raise money for student … Continue reading Run for Ryan returns Saturday

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When is it OK to change a character’s race, gender?

By Sean Ray | a&e editor The topic of representing minorities is a sensitive one in Hollywood. The recent movement against the near all-white Oscars sparked fierce controversy. Recently, another aspect of this multi-faceted issue has reared its ugly head: race and gender washing. The all-female “Ghostbusters” reboot released its first trailer on March 3 to overwhelming negative opinions. The trailer currently has 175,340 likes … Continue reading When is it OK to change a character’s race, gender?

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‘Wildest Dreams’ video faces unnecessary debate

By Leah Devorak | Layout Editor Global pop star Taylor Swift recently came under fire for her music video, “Wildest Dreams,” which portrays the tragic love affair of two actors in 1950 as they film a movie set in Africa. While the premise of the video is innocent enough, Swift and director Joseph Kahn are facing scrutiny for the project’s setting – more specifically for … Continue reading ‘Wildest Dreams’ video faces unnecessary debate

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Local runners race in Boston Marathon

By Kaye Burnet and Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke Pittsburgh runners joined thousands of athletes from around the globe for the 118th Boston Marathon on Monday, one year after terrorist attacks at the race shocked the nation and left three dead and more than 260 injured. Pittsburgh resident and runner Karen Harr had just crossed the finish line on April 15, 2013 when she … Continue reading Local runners race in Boston Marathon

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Off to the Races: Forums fail to draw voters

By Aaron Warnick | Photo Editor Many seats were left unfilled at what were scheduled to be the first two mayoral candidate debates on Monday and Tuesday. “I don’t need the microphone,” Democratic candidate Bill Peduto said on Tuesday at The Car Barn, Hazelwood’s Senior Center. “There have been so few debates, I still have my voice unlike in the primary [election].” The first event … Continue reading Off to the Races: Forums fail to draw voters

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