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Staff editorial: Air strikes are first steps in protecting our security

Duke Staff On Sept. 20, 2001, just nine days after the attacks on 9/11, former President George W. Bush told Congress that the United States would wage a “war on terror” against militant Islamic group al-Qaida. Here we are in a similar spot 13 years later, but something is different. This time, as the U.S. launches a series of air strikes at the Islamic State … Continue reading Staff editorial: Air strikes are first steps in protecting our security

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Underdeveloped countries struggle with breast cancer

By Allison Keene | Student Columnist For the month of October, pink is the common color seen representing breast cancer awareness. In solidarity with men and women suffering from breast cancer, organizations across the country sponsor fundraising events, professional sports teams sell pink merchandise and millions of people proudly wear the color. Americans may be vocal about prevention and awareness, but in Uganda women don’t … Continue reading Underdeveloped countries struggle with breast cancer

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International peace is challenged at the 38th Parallel

By Georgie Flynn | Asst. Opinions Editor It is no secret that North Korea has been an issue for the U.S. North Korea has a reputation of not keeping the peace. North Korea has tried to assassinate multiple South Korean leaders, including the 1983 Rangoon Bombing, an assassination attempt on the fifth president of South Korea, Chun Doo-hwan. Recently North Korea has been causing quite … Continue reading International peace is challenged at the 38th Parallel

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