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Eradicate Hate Global Summit talks political violence

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor As a victim of political violence himself, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said the recent increase in violent acts are tearing apart the fundamental principles the United States was founded upon. “Violence in all forms is unacceptable,” Shapiro said. “Political violence is particularly dangerous. Not only does it seek to injure, maim or kill, it seeks to intimidate and terrorize and … Continue reading Eradicate Hate Global Summit talks political violence

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Duquesne commemorates Kristallnacht in 10th annual ceremony

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief 11/12/2020 Documenting the experiences of his father, a Kindertransport Holocaust survivor, David Hanauer presented a lecture titled “Experiencing Kristallnacht: Addressing Racism through Poetic Ethnography” Monday night as part of Duquesne’s 10th annual Kristallnacht Commemorative ceremony. Hanauer’s father, John Hans Hanauer, witnessed the events of Kristallnacht on Nov. 9-10, 1938 as a 9-year-old child. Kristallnacht, translating to “night of the broken glass,” … Continue reading Duquesne commemorates Kristallnacht in 10th annual ceremony

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Pittsburgh gun control legislation is a necessary step in preventing attacks

04/11/2019 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor On April 9, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto signed into action legislation that would restrict the use of assault-style weapons, like the one used to kill 11 people at the Tree of Life Synagogue last October. We unfortunately live in a time in which every public event comes with the fear of horrible violence; this gun law is the … Continue reading Pittsburgh gun control legislation is a necessary step in preventing attacks

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Duquesne community remembers Kristallnacht

Samantha Zapach | Staff Writer 11/15/2018 To commemorate the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Duquesne community came together to honor all victims, past and present, affected by anti-Semitic acts of violence. A candlelight vigil was held on Friday, Nov. 9 on Academic Walk in front of the Student Union to not only mark the anniversary of Kristallnacht, but honor the 11 victims of the Tree … Continue reading Duquesne community remembers Kristallnacht

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Campus organizations donate funds to synagogue

Kellen Stepler | Staff Writer 11/08/18 It has been a little over a week since the Tree of Life shooting in Squirrel Hill, but support from the Pittsburgh community – and beyond – has been abundant. Groups and organizations on Duquesne’s campus are supporting the Tree of Life synagogue after the shooting in any way they can. The Mary Pappert School of Music donated proceeds … Continue reading Campus organizations donate funds to synagogue

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Duquesne community mourns shooting victims as U.S. President visits city

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-Chief 11/01/18 This story initially ran online on Oct. 27 under the title “At least 11 killed in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue, Duquesne ‘devastated and terribly saddened.’” It has been updated with the latest information, including coverage of Duquesne’s inter-faith service and President Trump’s visit. Early on Saturday morning, a gunman entered the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill killing at … Continue reading Duquesne community mourns shooting victims as U.S. President visits city

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