Professors and students react to federal government shutdown

Liz Mantush | staff writer It is now week two of the United States federal government shutdown, which is the first since 2018. Professors and students are blaming the closure on both parties’ refusal to agree. “It comes from a lack of compromise which is something both parties are victims of,” said Jonathan Collins, president of College Republicans at Duquesne. On Sept. 30, the end … Continue reading Professors and students react to federal government shutdown

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Is social media to blame?

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor With the recent uprise in political violence throughout the country, professors and students are pointing the finger at social media and increased political polarization. Lew Irwin, political science professor at Duquesne University, said social media has created a divide so strong that the political left and right have separated into “tribes.” “The left and right have become so antagonistic toward … Continue reading Is social media to blame?

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