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Christmas Capitalism unfair to workers, buries true meaning

11/15/2018 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor  The halls are decked, the stockings are hung, the mochas are minty and it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet. ‘Tis the season, I suppose, but every year, the season comes sooner. Malls were adorned with ornate bulbs and towering trees as early as Nov. 1. Stores sent out their holiday catalogues weeks ago, and towering signs for “holiday collections” … Continue reading Christmas Capitalism unfair to workers, buries true meaning

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SGA drops $20k on ring statue

Student government does not reveal expenditures under self-imposed bylaws, president says. By Brandon Addeo and Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke A statue of a Duquesne Ring that purportedly cost the Student Government Association $20,000 in installation fees will adorn the walkway to Rockwell Hall by the end of the month. Though no current SGA officials were willing to confirm the price, Nicholas A. Hudak, … Continue reading SGA drops $20k on ring statue

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City budget calls for property tax hikes

By Aaron Warnick | The Duquesne Duke Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto announced a $505.9 million budget for 2o15 that includes a property tax hike. The budget is the start of a “new era of truth in budgeting,” Peduto said in a statement. According to the projections, homeowners who have properties valued at least $100,000 will see a tax bill increase of approximately $40 per year, … Continue reading City budget calls for property tax hikes

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