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Staff Editorial: WDBJ displays courage amidst tragedy

By Duke Staff Facing the darkest of circumstances, the men and women at WDBJ – a broadcast news station in Roanoke, Virginia – provided one of the finest examples of modern journalism Wednesday, and showed America exactly what to do when tragedy strikes unexpectedly. In the hours after a gunman shot and killed two of its journalists during a live broadcast, the station was the … Continue reading Staff Editorial: WDBJ displays courage amidst tragedy

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Chris Johnson brought positivity to team, campus

By Julian Routh | News Editor It was Nov. 9, 2013, and the Duquesne football team was locked in a heated matchup against conference rival Sacred Heart. With the first quarter winding down and the Pioneers threatening to score, Duquesne defensive back Chris “Juice” Johnson told his teammates he was going to put the team on his back. “We needed a big stop, and right … Continue reading Chris Johnson brought positivity to team, campus

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Run, Hide, Fight: DU unveils active shooter training program

By Julian Routh | News Editor Since Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 12 students and one teacher in the massacre at Columbine High School in 1999, there have been more than 60 “major” school shootings in the United States. This trend of gun violence on school grounds prompted Duquesne officials to start a campus-wide active shooter training program that will be administered to all … Continue reading Run, Hide, Fight: DU unveils active shooter training program

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Edwards adapting to life after shooting

By Julian Routh and Brittney Edwards | The Duquesne Duke Nearly three months after his father opened fire on his family, fourth-year pharmacy major Jimmy Edwards plans to return to Duquesne next semester. Edwards, 21, said he is “feeling great” other than pain in his left ring finger, and is excited to get back on campus. “I want to see all my friends, and believe … Continue reading Edwards adapting to life after shooting

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Staff Editorial: Coverage shortage for Navy Yard shooting

By Duke Staff No matter which way you ingest your news, the fact remains that 13 people were shot dead, eight injured on Monday morning in Washington’s Navy Yard. The story of Aaron Alexis, the 34-year-old Texan, and his victims continue to circulate through the media stream, but not nearly with the force other tragedies seem to produce. NBC News reports that the incident on … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Coverage shortage for Navy Yard shooting

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Student in fair condition after father attacks family in Shaler

By Julian Routh | News Editor Fourth-year pharmacy major Jimmy Edwards is in fair condition in Allegheny General Hospital after his father opened fire at their home in Shaler last Thursday morning. The condition of Edwards, 21, was upgraded from critical to fair on Sunday, according to hospital spokesperson Dan Laurent. He remained in fair condition Wednesday. To help pay for medical expenses, funeral costs … Continue reading Student in fair condition after father attacks family in Shaler

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Breaking: Duquesne student in critical condition, two dead in Shaler shooting

By Julian Routh | News Editor A father opened fire on his family in Shaler early Thursday morning, killing his daughter and critically injuring his wife and son, who attends Duquesne. Allegheny County Police say James Edwards, 52, went room-to-room with two .44-caliber revolvers and attempted to kill his family before turning the gun on himself. Edwards and his 19-year-old daughter Laurin died at the … Continue reading Breaking: Duquesne student in critical condition, two dead in Shaler shooting

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