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Duquesne’s History Forum discusses WWI and America

Raymond Arke | News Editor America was in crisis. Threats of immigrants, border friction with Mexico and a meddling European power felt overwhelming. This was the scene set by Michael Neiberg, a professor from the U.S. Army War College, as he discussed America and its entry into World War I as part of Duquesne’s 51st consecutive History Forum on Oct. 23. The annual forum, presented … Continue reading Duquesne’s History Forum discusses WWI and America

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Blast from the past: How WWII affected The Duke

By Jamie Crow | Staff Writer “Buy Bonds and Pray for Peace.” That was the request that the Duquesne Durational made in its second issue, published on July 30, 1943. The Duquesne Durational took the place of The Duquesne Duke during World War II, and the issues published over its four-year duration give an interesting snapshot of the time period. Because of the war, enrollment … Continue reading Blast from the past: How WWII affected The Duke

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Guest lecturer questions ethics of drone strikes

Brandon Addeo | News Editor Does the use of armed aerial drones for targeted killings of suspected terrorists comply with law and ethics? That was the topic of discussion at “Law, Ethics and the New Technology of War,” which took place March 15 in the Power Center Ballroom. The featured speaker was Mary Ellen O’Connell, a law professor at the University of Notre Dame. Duquesne … Continue reading Guest lecturer questions ethics of drone strikes

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United States, Russia must put aside differences to defeat ISIS

By Michael Williams | Student Columnist The United States and Russia are not on the best of terms, but the growing threat of ISIS might force them to work together. Since the Arab Spring of 2011 many Middle Eastern countries have been in turmoil, often leading to numerous violent Islamic groups who took advantage of the power vacuum. The most notorious group so far is the … Continue reading United States, Russia must put aside differences to defeat ISIS

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Veterans gather at DU for breakfast, praise school for treatment

By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne hosted more than 680 veterans and their family members at a breakfast Tuesday in the Union Ballroom, which gave veterans the chance to respond to Duquesne’s numerous accolades in veteran treatment. U.S. News and World Report recognized Duquesne as the 28th best school for veterans in the United States and the 36th overall for its bachelor’s degree … Continue reading Veterans gather at DU for breakfast, praise school for treatment

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Staff Editorial: Drones destroy more than targets

By Duke Staff As the War on Terror continues in Pakistan, lives are being both lost and saved thanks to modern technology. The evolution of weapons is one of the key components of this development and has been argued for centuries whether this decision is morally just or not. Explosives, artillery, blades and all other forms of weaponry have slowly become accepted into the battle … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Drones destroy more than targets

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