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A look at Shank’s mandatory diversity training

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief 03/11/2021   One of the requirements for Gary Shank — the education professor who used the N-word in a class lecture last semester — to return to teach at the university is to undergo a mandatory diversity, equity and inclusion training course.  But what will that training consist of?  The course, titled “Leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” is taught by Alvin … Continue reading A look at Shank’s mandatory diversity training

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Update: Shank could return as professor

Kellen Stepler | editor-in-chief Gary Shank, the Duquesne education professor who was fired for using a racial epithet in a Sept. 9 lecture, may now be able to return to teach at Duquesne. On Friday, Feb. 5, university President Ken Gormley issued a statement responding to Shank’s grievance that he filed against the university in November. On Jan. 14, the University Grievance Committee for Faculty … Continue reading Update: Shank could return as professor

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Shank speaks out, asks state and federal boards to investigate DU

Kellen Stepler | editor-in-chief 10/29/2020 Gary Shank, the professor who was fired earlier this month for using a racial epithet, wrote letters to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Pennsylvania State Board of Education Friday, asking them to investigate his termination alleging serious academic integrity violations within his department. In the letters, Shank, who at one time was responsible to provide support … Continue reading Shank speaks out, asks state and federal boards to investigate DU

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Shank receives termination letter

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief 10/08/20 Gary Shank, the Duquesne professor who was placed on paid leave Sept. 11 after using a racial epithet in a lecture, received a termination of employment letter Wednesday, Oct. 7 from university provost David Dausey. In the letter, Dausey writes that he reviewed the report written by school of education dean Gretchen Generett and that, consistent to section 9.2 of … Continue reading Shank receives termination letter

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Professor who used racial slur in class demands reinstatement

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief The attorney for Gary Shank, the Duquesne education professor who was suspended Friday, Sept. 11 for using racial slurs in a lecture, said that Shank has no intention to resign, and that the university’s move threatens academic freedom. Warner Mariani, Shank’s attorney, said that Duquesne set a 5 p.m. deadline Thursday, Sept. 17, for Shank to submit his resignation. Mariani said … Continue reading Professor who used racial slur in class demands reinstatement

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Duquesne professor on paid leave after using racial slur in lecture

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief 09/11/2020   Gary Shank, the Duquesne professor placed on administrative leave Friday due to racially insensitive comments in class, is demanding to be reinstated by the university in a letter submitted to university president Ken Gormley Wednesday, Sept. 16. Warner Mariani, Shank’s attorney, said that Duquesne set a 5 p.m. deadline yesterday, Thursday, Sept. 17, for Shank to submit his resignation. … Continue reading Duquesne professor on paid leave after using racial slur in lecture

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PewDiePie needs to grow up, learn from past mistakes

By Bryanna McDermott | Asst. Photo Editor 09/21/17 Editor’s Note: This article discusses racial hate and references derogatory and harmful slurs. It has not been Felix Kjellberg’s year. The YouTuber, better known as Pewdiepie on the video-sharing platform, has garnered 57.3 million followers, making Kjellberg YouTube’s most subscribed to channel. However, he is anything but YouTube’s posterboy for positive behavior. On Sept. 10, Kjellberg called … Continue reading PewDiePie needs to grow up, learn from past mistakes

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