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Anti-vax movement to blame for outbreak

02/14/2019 By Duke Staff In the age of widespread disinformation and “fake news,” few unenlightened conspiracy theories have been stranger than the rhetoric from the league of “anti-vaxxer” parents on Facebook. Derived from a 1998 study that has since been disproven, “anti-vaxxers” are a group of people who refuse to vaccinate their children for fear that immunizations are linked to autism. While their views have … Continue reading Anti-vax movement to blame for outbreak

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Brother of long-time DU employee seeks life-saving transplant

Raymond Arke | News Editor 03/15/18 Everyone is taught to share many as early as preschool. For one man with a Duquesne connection, a person willing to share a kidney could save his life. Bryan McNalley is the brother of Joan Thompson, the longtime administrative assistant for Duquesne’s Philosophy Department. She said that it will have been 30 years with the department in August. Thompson … Continue reading Brother of long-time DU employee seeks life-saving transplant

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Medical marijuana debate reaches Pennsylvania

By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor Twenty states across the country have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes. A growing number of constituents across Pennsylvania are working to make this state the 21st. Senate Law and Justice Committee Chairman Chuck McIlhanney (R-Bucks) oversaw a hearing in Harrisburg on Tuesday afternoon introducing Senate Bill 1182 and exploring the issue of legalizing medical marijuana. Senators from across … Continue reading Medical marijuana debate reaches Pennsylvania

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DEVELOPING: Duquesne business student dies of natural causes

By Julian Routh | News Editor Duquesne officials have identified the student who died in Towers Sunday as sophomore business major Ryan Fleming. Duquesne spokeswoman Bridget Fare said the death was of “natural causes.” His body was removed from Towers dorm by the Allegheny County medical examiner this afternoon at approximately 1 p.m. The Rev. Daniel Walsh offered his prayers to Fleming’s family and the … Continue reading DEVELOPING: Duquesne business student dies of natural causes

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