Duquesne receives an F on free speech

Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief Duquesne University received a failing grade for free speech Wednesday from an organization whose goal is to protect students’ fundamental rights. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) released its College Free Speech Rankings, which works to improve free speech on college campuses throughout the nation. The organization surveyed more than 62,000 students across 250 colleges to get their own … Continue reading Duquesne receives an F on free speech

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Protesters occupy street in front of Pitt chancellor’s house

Liz Mantush & Kaitlyn Hughes | staff writer & news editor Red and blue lights flooded Devonshire Street in Shady Side. The sound of a drum echoed through the residential neighborhood. A group of protesters clad in red and green with Keffiyehs wrapped around their bodies shouted “decease, divest, we will not stop, we will not rest.” Waving signs showing University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan … Continue reading Protesters occupy street in front of Pitt chancellor’s house

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‘SJP put out the call:’ Student organization’s first protest after lifted suspension

Liz Mantush & Kaitlyn Hughes | staff writer & news editor With red and blues flashing around them, protesters marched from Schenley Park, to the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor’s home to express their disagreement with the university’s administration. Around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, protestors clad in red and green with Keffiyehs wrapped around their heads and shoulders began chanting and waving signs in the air … Continue reading ‘SJP put out the call:’ Student organization’s first protest after lifted suspension

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