DU hits social media milestone

By Jill Power | The Duquesne Duke Thanks to a 241 percent surge in Duquesne’s social media following, the University’s official Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube pages have accumulated a collective 10,000 followers. All four of Duquesne’s social media outlets are monitored and updated by Duquesne’s Office of Public Affairs. David Jakielo, a former Duquesne student employed by public affairs, is responsible for updating and … Continue reading DU hits social media milestone

Viral video shakes stratosphere

By Georgie Flynn | Asst. Opinions Editor   Viral videos have been all the rage since YouTube was founded in 2005. These viral videos come up one after another and keep people entertained for some extended period of time. This time around, it’s the Harlem Shake and it has taken some offensive turns. Personally, I do not understand the Harlem Shake. But from what I … Continue reading Viral video shakes stratosphere

Staff Editorial; Your posts may be used against you

By Duke Staff If there’s anything students can learn from this past weekend’s rape trial in Steubenville, Ohio, it’s that the internet and social media are no longer a safe place to store your dirty laundry. This weekend, Trent Mays, 17, and Ma’lik Richmond, 16, both Steubenville High School football players, were found delinquent of raping a 16-year-old student, the juvenile court equivalent of being … Continue reading Staff Editorial; Your posts may be used against you