Malcolm Todd’s newly acquired fame is well deserved, despite some cheesy lyrics

Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief PHILADELPHIA — You may know Malcolm Todd for his song “Chest Pain (I Love)” that trended on TikTok, his shirtless performance on Jimmy Fallon in June or his recent commercial with rising star Inde Navarrette from “Obsession.” But after seeing Todd’s performance at The Met Philadelphia on Saturday, I think the up-and-coming indie singer should be more known for his stage … Continue reading Malcolm Todd’s newly acquired fame is well deserved, despite some cheesy lyrics

Duquesne professor schools students on sports

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Ronald Dick’s office in Rockwell Hall looks like a private collection. It is packed with sports memorabilia — Pittsburgh Pirates bobbleheads, Duquesne A-10 championship banners, a signed photograph of Charles Barkley, carefully arranged baseball cards, sports novels and a giant painting of Philadelphia 76er George McGinnis. “It looks like a bomb hit this place,” Dick said. “Sorry.” Dick is now … Continue reading Duquesne professor schools students on sports

Pope Francis ends trip with call for peace

By Kylie McCracken | For the Duquesne Duke Introducing himself as a brother, a son of immigrants and a neighbor, Pope Francis brought a message of religious freedom to millions of people during his six-day trip to the United States. Pope Francis completed his trip to the United States with a Sunday Mass in Philadelphia held on Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Pilgrims from all over the … Continue reading Pope Francis ends trip with call for peace

DU group travels to welcome pontiff

By Carolyn Conte | The Duquesne Duke Almost 40 Duquesne students and faculty have joined the more than one million pilgrims awaiting the arrival of Pope Francis in Philadelphia for his two-day visit to Pennsylvania. Pope Francis arrived in Washington D.C. on Sept. 22 as part of a week-long visit to the United States, becoming the third pontiff to visit the capitol city. He next … Continue reading DU group travels to welcome pontiff

Legislation would increase Pa. wage

By Zach Brendza | Features Editor A new piece of legislation would raise the minimum hourly wage in Pennsylvania to $10.10. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Tina Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), would continually increase the minimum wage until 2016, amending a 1968 act that scheduled wage adjustments. If passed, minimum wage would see three wage increases over the two-year span, rising to $8.20 on July 1, $9.15 … Continue reading Legislation would increase Pa. wage