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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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Around the world in 80 days, Penny marks the spot

Liz Mantush | staff writer A visit to Ukraine, a country in the midst of a war, and Iraq, a country recovering from a war, is not everyone’s idea for a quiet summer internship, but for Duquesne senior Penny Lee, it was much more than that. “I wanted to do something that was gonna be really impactful to my life and show what I could … Continue reading Around the world in 80 days, Penny marks the spot

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Professor brings more than just music to Ukraine and other countries in need

by Mary Liz Flavin | news editor April 7, 2022 At the age of 15, Andre was adopted by his new family and was set to leave Ukraine on March 10 of this year. Before he could begin his new life, the Russian invasion began on Feb 24, pulling young Andre away from his new parents. Over the next few days, Andre’s parents actively searched … Continue reading Professor brings more than just music to Ukraine and other countries in need

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Staff Editorial – We should help Ukraine in more ways than one

Staff Editorial March 24, 2022 As Ukraine is continually bombarded with Russian aggression, the United States as a part of NATO has decided to intervene. One way in which the U.S. has offered aid is in the form of security assistance. But how far is the U.S. willing to go to help their allies?  According to whitehouse.gov, President Biden announced that an additional $800 million … Continue reading Staff Editorial – We should help Ukraine in more ways than one

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Running the gas gauntlet: Weighing solutions to rising prices

by Zachary Petroff | staff writer March 17, 2022 This past break I spent time back in my hometown of Canton, Ohio.  I used my time to relax, reflect and listen to my friends and family members go on and on about fringe conservative talking points derived from cable news and Facebook. It was a treat, patiently listening to the regurgitation of ill-informed talking points … Continue reading Running the gas gauntlet: Weighing solutions to rising prices

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Russia-Ukraine: “China will do what’s best for China”

by Mia Lubrani | staff writer March 17, 2022 Everyone is aware of the ongoing humanitarian crisis that has resulted from the Russian-Ukrainian war. There are multiple strategies to understanding what may happen to either end or escalate the invasion. On an international front, China will always act in the best interest of China.  China, or President Xi Jinping, should step in to mediate the … Continue reading Russia-Ukraine: “China will do what’s best for China”

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Staff Editorial – The responsibility of companies during crises

by the editorial staff March 17, 2022 As more companies begin to pull their business from Russia in the wake of the Ukrainian invasion, it brings up the question of what corporations’ responsibilities are in the midst of a crisis. They are not governing bodies, so should they have any responsibility in global affairs? The influence of multinational corporations on the world stage continues to … Continue reading Staff Editorial – The responsibility of companies during crises

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Professor Haas takes part in Q&A pertaining to the Ukrainian crisis

by the Duke Staff March 3, 2022 Duquesne’s Mark Haas, a professor of political science, answered questions from Duquesne students about the crisis in Ukraine, Wednesday afternoon.   Haas is the Raymond J. Kelley Endowed Chair in International Relations and Professor of Political Science at Duquesne University. He has multiple publications discussing international security among worldly affairs.  What are the chances of Russia going beyond … Continue reading Professor Haas takes part in Q&A pertaining to the Ukrainian crisis

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Facing a familiar foe: America should look to avoid war with Russia

by Zachary Petroff | staff columnist March 3, 2022 Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine highlights two very disturbing realities that display a level of woeful ignorance rooted with misguided machismo. There are factions of this country, who also happen to land on a certain political spectrum that have expressed a certain level of affection for Vladimir Putin, likening the former Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti (KGB) operative … Continue reading Facing a familiar foe: America should look to avoid war with Russia

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The geopolitical war rages on: Russia, Ukraine and NATO

Mia Lubrani | staff columnist Jan. 27, 2022 There is a geopolitical war brewing on the border between Ukraine and Russia. The Russo-Ukrainian war has been an ongoing conflict in Europe since roughly 2014, when the southern Black Sea port territory of Crimea was annexed by Putin. Lately, Russian troops and politics have been interfering in the sovereignty of their neighbor state. Ukraine joined the … Continue reading The geopolitical war rages on: Russia, Ukraine and NATO

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