Beyond the surface: The deeper story of tattoos and body modification

By: Katie Auwaerter | Assistant Features Editor Don’t judge a book by its cover. We teach our children that, but often times don’t practice what we preach. We reengineer our exteriors through hair dye, clothing and makeup to mirror our personalities, thereby merging the contents of the book with the front cover. And though the fashion trends and the haircuts may change, others decided to … Continue reading Beyond the surface: The deeper story of tattoos and body modification

Tattoos banned from the arms of the army

By Duke Staff In the next 30 to 60 days active soldiers in the Army will no longer have the right to bear inked arms. According to Stars and Stripes, a military publication, Regulation Number 620-1 will state that tattoos below the knee or elbow and above the neck have become contraband under new Army regulations. Current soldiers that own pieces that fall under this … Continue reading Tattoos banned from the arms of the army