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Staff Editorial: What’s Fizzin’?

As social media continues to dominate the zeitgeist, companies across the country have started to cash in on keeping universities and their communities connected, developing specific social media platforms for students to join. At Duquesne, Fizz is the dominant platform. According to the company’s website, over 700 universities use Fizz as their primary social media platform, ranging from Ivy League schools like Yale and Princeton … Continue reading Staff Editorial: What’s Fizzin’?

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Staff Editorial: Americans need to step up

On Sept. 23, The New York Times opinions columnist Thomas Friedman published an opinion piece about his observations of Ukrainians fighting for their democracy as war ravaged their country. For over three and a half years, the country has battled Russia as bombs and missiles have leveled cities and killed countless soldiers and civilians on both sides. However, Friedman was referring to a different battle. … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Americans need to step up

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Renovations set to make Market Square more accessible

Staff Editorial The planned renovation of Market Square is a positive sign that the city is moving toward a more walkable and accessible city. Market Square, a beloved spot in Downtown Pittsburgh, is getting much needed major improvements with the NFL Draft coming to town. Pittsburgh is set to host the NFL’s annual draft in 2026. With this comes large renovations to the city, including … Continue reading Renovations set to make Market Square more accessible

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The Duke’s plan for election night

Staff Editorial In this issue we spend four pages on political content and intend to provide comprehensive live coverage next week of the presidential election. This election is a monumental one. We face two possibilities: The first female president and a continuation of ideals of the current administration or the re-election of a former president who, since holding office, has racked up 34 felonies and … Continue reading The Duke’s plan for election night

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Let them vote!

Staff Editorial| College students, especially those in Pennsylvania, are a crucial vote in the upcoming election. Depite that, Duquesne will be holding classes on Election Day. In 2016, 47% of college students registered to vote had a time constraint that prevented them from going to the polls, according to the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement Duquesne should provide students with … Continue reading Let them vote!

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More shuttle routes from campus can benefit students

Staff Editorial Part of the appeal of going to school in a city is getting to explore the urban terrain. Campus already feels secluded from the hustle of the city, the added obstacle of transportation fees can impede students from exploring freely. Duquesne is the only university in Pittsburgh that does not provide free public transit. To receive free bus passes, students would be charged … Continue reading More shuttle routes from campus can benefit students

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Press freedom is as crucial here as it is anywhere

Staff Editorial Penn State removed the newsstands for its student-run newspaper, The Daily Collegian last week. Three of the 35 racks, located inside campus buildings, were running ads for Kamala Harris. Six were running voter registration ads. This, according to the university, was a violation of advertising policy. The Collegian’s general manager claims that they were not notified about the plan to remove the racks … Continue reading Press freedom is as crucial here as it is anywhere

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The case for trans athletes

Duke Editorial Staff Sept. 2, 2021 Sports are some of the most popular events around the world, giving athletes the opportunity to compete and push the boundaries of what is humanly possible.  Even for people who do not follow athletics closely, household names like Usain Bolt and Simone Biles are known because of the magnitude of their achievements.  Suffice to say, most people can at … Continue reading The case for trans athletes

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Staff Editorial: Even with such uncertainty, our mission remains unchanged

04/22/2021 Staff Editorial In the immortal words of Duke editor-in-chief Kellen Stepler, “It’s that time of year again.” After a year like no other, The Duke is concluding another chapter in its storied history. This year, we, as a staff, have done our best to forge a path back to normalcy. But since the pandemic hit, it has been extremely hard for us to do … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Even with such uncertainty, our mission remains unchanged

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Staff Editorial: Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

04/08/2021 Staff Editorial Anyone picking up this paper — a little heavier than normal, with extra pages for content — will flip through and see the majority of stories are centered on race at Duquesne. I mean, it’s in big font on the front page. The majority of people this special issue consists of are Black. Except our staff. There’s no ignoring the irony at … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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