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February 06, 2020 Volume 102 Number 05 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Do or donut, there is no try New banner system to hit DORI Jessica Lincoln staff writer The Self-Service Banner system in DORI is getting an upgrade this year, with some changes set to take effect before the fall 2020 registration period begins in March. "The functionality, the look and feel of the entire system will be changing," said Kimberly Hoeritz, the university registrar and assistant provost for academic systems. "We were anxious to get this out there for the students." The banner system was developed by Ellucian, a third-party software provider, and is used by students, advisors, faculty and de- partments throughout the university. Last year, Ellucian upgraded the Administrative Banner system, and now, they have begun to upgrade the Self-Service Banner from version 8 to version 9. The transition process at Duquesne began in August, when advisors were given access to the banner's new student profile system and "View Grades" function. Since October, students have Griffin Sendek / Photo Editor been able to access those functions President Ken Gormley hands out donuts to students in the fishbowl in the Student Union. This has become a Duquesne tradition as a way to kick off the beginning of the spring semester. see BANNER — page 2 Duquesne in the process of offloading another dorm building Hallie Lauer when it acquired Brottier Hall. news editor This new partnership will work the same as the Brottier one, with Rad- Plans for another Duquesne build- nor owning the building and rent- ing to change hands are underway. ing it out to Duquesne students. On Jan. 24, Duquesne announced “We will maintain that on-cam- its plans for St. Martin Hall to be- pus feel, with residence life pres- come part of the Radnor Property ence being a big part of that,” Gi- Group LLC and its partnership gliotti said. with Harrison Street investment Radnor will become the official management firm. owner of St. Martin Hall in May, Radnor Property Group is a when the closing is complete. Ac- based in Wayne, Pa., right out- cording to Doug Frizzell, the vice side of Philadelphia. According president for student life, St. Mar- to Tim Gigliotti, a Radnor part- tin will close for renovations at the ner since about 2006, the com- end of the spring semester and re- pany’s primary focus has been on open to students for the Fall 2021 public, private partnerships with semester. organizations like colleges and “We are going to completely re- universities, as well as other non- figure the building into a suite-style profits. arrangement,” Gigliotti said. “Our Radnor has been in a partnership Griffin Sendek / Photo Editor with Duquesne since May 2018, see DORM — page 3

... opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... "Adopting" new Duquesne's WBB beats Miss Saigon in policies founding fathers VCU Pittsburgh Mike Pence's Honoring DU's Dukes look for The classic views on Spiritan heritage third straight win musical comes LGBTQ+ during Founder's on Saturday to the Benedum adoption Week @theduquesneduke PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 10 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE POLICE briefs Self-Service Banner gets a makeover, new features BANNER — from page 1 Another week of very few by going to Student Information in crimes. Keep hitting the books the Self-Service Banner and choos- instead of each other’s vehicles. ing "Enhanced Self-Service Banner (Version 9)." On Jan. 31, a female flagged "Student Profile was a good thing down a Duquesne police office to start with to sort of get our feet to report that one of the parked wet," Monika Schwartz, the asso- vehicles in the Forbes lot was ciate registrar, said. More version hit by a pickup truck. The truck 9 functionality will be introduced subsequently left the lot. A note in the coming months, with some was left on the windshield of the vehicle that was struck no- functions, like a new Degree Audit tifying the driver of the vehicle system, set to be considered for re- to contact the Duquesne police lease in 2021. station. One of the larger changes to the banner will arrive on March 2, On Feb. 2, a Duquesne student when a new system for class regis- was found to be highly intoxi- tration and viewing class schedules cated along Seitz Street. They will be made available. were transported to UPMC The new system will include a Mercy for treatment. The stu- "Plan Your Schedule" feature, in dent was referred to the Office which students will be able to pre- of Student Conduct. pare up to 10 different class sched- Griffin Sendek / Photo Editor ule options in advance of registra- This photo has been blurred to hide the personal information of the student featured. To learn how to use the new banner On Feb. 3, a resident student tion. Courses will once again be system, the registrar's office will be holding how-to demonstrations during March and April. reported that a bank account searchable by subject, course at- or other factors barring registra- "We had a couple of different steps to avoid significant lag. was opened in her name by an tributes (such as writing-intensive) tion, will appear on the page after sessions where we had students "We're working with CPS to do unknown individual. and other factors. Course informa- submission. look at [the new banner] sight un- load-testing," she said, with the tion, available by clicking the title The registration system will also seen," Schwartz said. "By and large, new system being tested for use by of the course after searching, will include a Conditional Add and I think things went pretty well." up to 1,500 students at a time. JOKE CORNER! now include pre- and corequisites, Drop feature, which will allow stu- Advisors are set to be briefed on To help with the transition, syllabi and, potentially, textbook dents to choose to drop a certain the system in meetings over the Schwartz has placed user guides A ham sandwich walks lists — in addition to course de- class only if they are able to register next two weeks. Then, advisors in online at duq.edu/banner, and into a bar and orders a scriptions. for another one in its place. each school will decide how the assistant registrar Mark Beck is beer, the bartender says, During registration this spring, In order to make the transition registration planning system will working on how-to videos which "sorry we don't serve food students will have the option to smoother, the registrar's office has be implemented in that school. should be online by Feb. 26. The here." use either the old or new system. taken some input from students Gita Maharaja, the advising co- registrar's office, advisors and Those using the new system will in the Student Government Asso- ordinator at the liberal arts college, school deans are also set to send Q: Why did the bike fall be able to register for classes di- ciation, Student Bar Association said that the liberal arts advisors out emails about the system over over? rectly from their course plans, if and Graduate and Professional are set to have a meeting about the the next two months. they prefer. Student Council. Meetings were logistics in a few weeks. The registrar's office will be A: It was two-tired "Once you hit submit, the sys- held beginning last September, Come registration time, Hoeritz holding multiple how-to-register tem is doing error-checking be- and students were asked to point recognizes that high traffic to the demonstrations and hands-on Q: Why do plants hate hind the scenes," Hoeritz said. Er- out which aspects of the system new banner might be an issue, but sessions for students throughout math? ror messages, such as full classes caused confusion. she says that her office has taken March and April.

A: It gives them square roots President acquitted of all impeachment charges Q: How do pickles enjoy a there is no trial without witnesses, day out? Hallie Lauer news editor documents and evidence,” Pelosi said in her statement. “The presi- A: They relish it On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the sen- dent’s legal team could not and did ate rejected the abuse of power not refute the facts of the case. In- charge against President Donald stead they argued that the Ameri- Trump 52 to 48, and rejected the can people have no right to stop the charge of obstruction of Congress president from using the power of JOIN THE DUKE! 53 to 47. his office to cheat in our elections.” For the charges to go through, However, less than 24 hours If you’re interested, email thed- two-thirds, or 67 senators would before the vote on the articles of [email protected] or stop by our have had to vote yes. All 100 sena- impeachment, President Donald newsroom located in the basement tors were present for the votes, and Trump took the stage for the 97th of College Hall (Room 113). after a five-month long process, State of the Union Address. President Trump was acquitted of Trump is the second president to all charges of impeachment. give the address while in the pro- Mitt Romney (R-Utah) was the cess of impeachment, and as he en- only senator to cross party lines tered the chambers, from the Re- and the first U.S. senator to ever publican side, viewers could hear We want your input! vote to remove a president of his the chant of “four more years.” The Duke’s news section would own party. Courtesy AP News The president avoided all men- love to hear from you about “The grave question the Consti- Mitt Romney announcing that he will go against party lines in the impeachment vote. tion of the impeachment trial in his stories that you want to see in tution tasks senators to answer is speech, instead focusing on eco- print. Know a talented professor whether the President committed (R-Maine), voted to allow new wit- peachment Hoax.” nomic successes and what he called or accomplished student? See an act so extreme and egregious nesses in the trial. A few hours after the vote was fi- “the great American comeback.” something on campus that just that it rises to the level of a ‘high After the results were an- nalized, Speaker of the House Nan- Another focal point of the State doesn’t make sense? You can crime and misdemeanor.’ Yes, he nounced, President Trump cy Pelosi released her statement on of the Union was the idea of up- send your tips and story ideas did,” Romney said in a speech prior tweeted that he would be mak- the results. holding the Constitution as it is to News Editor Hallie Lauer at to the vote. ing an announcement at noon on “The president will boast that written. Only Romney and one other re- Thursday, Feb. 6, referring to the he has been acquitted. There can publican senator, Susan Collins results as a “VICTORY on the Im- be no acquittal without a trial, and see SOTU — page 3 News February 06, 2020 THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 Martin's Hall to see significant Weinstein accuser renovations under new owners says he trapped her

DORM — from page 1 goal is to fill a place in the on-cam- during hotel assault pus housing that doesn’t currently (AP) — As Harvey Weinstein sion that she was initially confused exist. It might have a few more stripped off his clothes, pulled about when the alleged assault oc- amenities than exist in Vickroy or down her dress and groped her curred and her description of the des Places.” breast in a hotel bathroom in 2013, lumbering Weinstein so quickly The building is going to go from Lauren Marie Young says he also taking advantage of her. His voice holding around 500 students to offered a chilling excuse for his rising, Cheronis asked, “And then about 324 students. This downsize lewd behavior: “This is what all ac- this big, fat man does a ninja tear will allow for “suites, bathrooms, tresses do to make it.” off of his clothes, right?” kitchens and lounge gathering Young’s account of her encoun- Cheronis also seized on some spaces,” Frizzell said. ter with then-one of Hollywood’s inconsistencies in Young’s court- Two-thirds of the rooms will be most powerful movie makers room testimony compared to her single-occupancy and one-third came on Wednesday after she previous statements to investiga- will be double occupancy. was called to the witness stand at tors. For example, on the witness Because of this downsize, the Weinstein’s New York City rape stand, she said Weinstein grazed university is allowing sophomores trial in a final push by prosecu- her genitals, but in 2018 she told tors to show there was a pattern to apply for a one-time housing ex- a Beverly Hills police detective, to how he preyed on women. emption and temporarily suspend “I don’t think he touched me Weinstein persisted by mastur- the on-campus living requirement down there.” for sophomores during the 2020- bating, despite her telling him, The witness was to return to the 2021 year. ”‘No, no, no’ the whole time,” stand Thursday with the prosecu- “The administration will moni- Young told jurors as the the last tion case nearly complete. tor housing needs throughout the of six women to testify at the trial Young’s allegations involving the room selection process beginning about alleged series of sexual as- hotel encounter in California are spring 2020 and will continue saults by the defendant. partly the basis of criminal charges monitoring throughout the sum- The criminal charges are based filed by the Los Angeles County mer to assure that student housing on two allegations: that he raped a District Attorney on Jan. 6, just needs are met,” Frizell said. woman in March 2013 and forced as Weinstein’s New York trial was Sophomores interested in the oral sex on a TV and film produc- getting underway. Weinstein is housing exemption will have to ap- tion assistant in 2006. also charged in that case with rap- ply and be approved by the Office Additional women, including ing a different woman the night be- of Residence Life. Further informa- Young, have been allowed to tes- fore the alleged assault on Young. tion will be given to all sophomores tify as prosecutors attempt to show The Associated Press typically regarding this exemption. there was a practiced method to The biggest change coming to St. Weinstein’s attacks, including in- does not publish the names of peo- Martins will be the redesign of the viting women to his hotel room to ple alleging sexual assault unless layout of each floor. discuss business, then disrobing they give their consent, as Young Griffin Sendek / Photo Editor Gigliotti explained that as the and demanding sexual favors. has done through her lawyer. redesign plans currently stand, St. Martin Hall was built in 1961, making it the second oldest dorm building on Weinstein, 67, has insisted On Tuesday, the jury was shown campus. Renovations will begin after the end of the spring semester. the communal bathrooms on each any sexual encounters were a series of nude photos of Wein- consensual. floor are going to be removed and cal, plumbing and fire protection Property Group in a statement stein taken by the district attor- Young began her testimony by replaced with kitchens, loud study systems. sent to Duquesne students. “With ney’s office a few weeks after his describing how she put on her fa- rooms, quiet study rooms or game According to Matt Frist, the vice the Brottier Hall project, we were arrest, possibly to try to corrobo- vorite dress before heading off to rooms. Each floor will vary. president for finance and business, rate claims by another accuser able to complete a real showpiece a meeting with Weinstein where “It’s still in design, but we’re St. Martin Hall was chosen for this he’s charged with raping that she for the highly attractive work we she expected to “network and looking for a way to personalize partnership and redesign due to its noticed “extreme scarring” on can do. St. Martin will be a great pitch my ideas.” each floor,” Gigliotti said. age and condition. his body. project for us to show even more of After he invited her up to his In total, there will be five floors St. Martin’s was built in 1961, On Wednesday, jurors were what we can accomplish with great Beverly Hills hotel room, Wein- of quiet study, three floors for stan- making it the second oldest dorm shown a drawing Young made for partners.” stein lured her into the bathroom dard lounge space and five floors building on campus. investigators of Weinstein’s naked while a friend of his who helped ar- with community kitchens in them. “We could not be happier that Because Radnor has not body and she testified that she re- range the meeting, Mexican model our presence in Pittsburgh is now closed on the building yet, the called a scar that “was not a normal Renovations will also include a Claudia Salinas, closed the door price was not released. Once the looking scar from a circumcision.” remodeled ground floor entrance twice established in such a highly behind them, she said. closing is finished in May, it will Messages were left Wednesday and upgrading and replacing the visible place,” said David Yea- The witness testified that af- with Salinas and her manager. buildings mechanical, electri- ger, managing partner of Radnor be made public. ter Weinstein was nude, he kept Earlier Wednesday, jurors heard her from escaping by pushing her from a former front desk manager against the sink and blocking her who checked Weinstein into a mid- way to the door. Impeachment reactions, State of the “I felt so trapped and I was in town Manhattan hotel where he is shock,” she told jurors, fighting alleged to have raped a different back tears. She said she pleaded women in March 2013. The testi- Union focus on Constitution with Weinstein not to hurt her be- mony was meant to corroborate fore he finally stepped out of the the woman’s claim that Weinstein SOTU — from page 2 In her post-impeachment trial Rush Limbaugh. Limbaugh, a for- bathroom. bullied his way into the hotel over statement, Pelosi said that the Re- mer radio host, was recently diag- “With every action, my admin- She pulled up her dress and her objections. publican Senate had betrayed the “Usually, couples checking in istration is restoring the rule of nosed with advanced lung cancer. walked out to find Salinas still Constitution, and because of that, are in a happy mood,” Rothschild law and reasserting the culture of Trump awarded him the medal, “standing right there,” she said. “I the president remains an ongoing Capulong told the jury, adding he American freedom,” the president thanking him for his “decades of shot her an evil look and I left as threat to democracy. At the end of quick as I could without saying was so concerned about Wein- said in his speech. tireless devotion to our country.” the president’s state of the union anything.” stein’s behavior that he made a He went on to discuss uphold- President Trump finished his address, Pelosi tore her copy of the On cross-examination, defense note in his end-of-shift report that speech by saying that “our spirit ing the constitutional right to pray speech in half. attorney Damon Cheronis ques- security might want to check on his in public schools and the right to The president also awarded the is still young … and the best is yet tioned Young about her admis- room. bear arms. Presidential Medal of Freedom to to come.” 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall 600 Forbes Avenue editorial Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Caucus mistakes editorial staff must be ironed out The results for the 2020 Democrat- editor-in-chief Ollie Gratzinger ic Iowa caucus, as of press time, which managing editor Hallie Lauer took place on Feb. 3, have yet to be news editor Hallie Lauer fully released. This is unprecedented, opinions editor Colleen Hammond and reflects the failures of both the features editor Kellen Stepler Iowa Democratic Party and the caucus a&e editor Josiah Martin system as a whole. sports editor David Borne layout editor Kelsey Burtner This stems primarily from issues photo editor Griffin Sendek with the app that the Iowa Democratic social media manager Katia Faroun Party recommended caucus chairs use administrative staff to report results. As more information adviser Paula Reed Ward is released about the app, it is becom- ad manager Vincent Gullo ing clear that it was not ready for use in such an important forum. email us: [email protected] Though criticisms regarding the funding of the app’s development have built over the past few days, the issue truly lies in the fact that the app Comic by Robert Gwiazda did not function as intended for many caucus chairs. While state party officials have publicly downplayed the Letter to the editor Senseless screams on the South Side app’s role in the delayed results, the fact is that some caucus managers To the Editor: Colleen Hammond proper precautions when it had difficulty getting in contact with opinions editor comes to personal safety, there “Always seek out Now that Duquesne Univer- the party’s hotline to report both is- is a danger in deeming an act sity has won its case against the n recent weeks, campus sues with the app and results of the has been abuzz with talk sex-trafficking when there is, caucus. This is unacceptable. the seed of triumph National Labor Relations Board I of a potential sex-traffick- in fact, no proof. Following subsequent inconsisten- concerning unionization of ad- ing ring opperating on Pitts- These types of accusations cies in results reporting, the state par- in every adversity.” junct professors (No Unioniza- burgh’s South Side. demonize communities and ty officials that oversee the counting of results have been forced to look at These rumors began after perpetuate stereotypes that tion, 1/30/2020), the university the paper-and-pencil records — luck- A police responded to four re- specific neighborhoods should Og Mandino has an opportunity to act vol- ily still kept at each site. The idea that ports of people hearing a va- be labeled as “bad areas.” an event so integral as the Iowa cau- untarily to honor the rights of riety of fear-inducing noises From an early age, most cus, held once every four years, would workers. The university admin- on the South Side from crying children are taught that the rely on an app developed in the final You just read Now tweet two months with no concrete back-up our thoughts. us yours. istration has insisted throughout babies to women screaming act of spreading rumors is in- and calling for help. While po- herently bad and can damage plan is an affront to the importance that the litigation was aimed at of our electoral process in a free and lice came to the scenes of all one’s reputation permanently. @TheDuquesneDuke democratic society. Undoubtedly, the power of government and But for some reason, this type these reports, they found no the plans to use a similar system of not against the rights of workers. evidence of recording devices, of behavior is deemed ac- reporting in Nevada should be aban- Labor expert Michael Oswalt of women in distress or foul play ceptable when in reference to doned before it’s too late. of any kind. neighborhoods. Rumors of sex This is only one facet of the real issue Northern Illinois University has As a response, administra- trafficking spread like wild- here — the Iowa caucus is a strange, said that nothing in the opinion editorial tion sent out a list of safety fire across localized Facebook confusing and archaic process that should be abandoned in favor of a by the D.C. Circuit Court of Ap- tips for students who live and/ groups and Twitter feeds with- traditional primary election. Not un- policy peals prevents Duquesne from or frequent South Side. While out police or news confirma- like the nationwide electoral college this was sent out as a healthy tion and can greatly impact a The Duquesne Duke is the student- voluntarily recognizing the ad- system, caucus-goers in rural, low- written, student-managed newspaper precaution and general safety community. population areas award a candidate junct professor organization of Duquesne University. It is published reminder, many students have Although it seems unlike- more delegates per citizen than urban every Thursday during the academic centers. As such, Pete Buttigieg is cur- year except during semester breaks and here, bargaining with it in good taken this reminder as an indi- ly that the rantings, rumors rently the victor of the Iowa caucus, holidays, and prior to final exams. The faith and reaching an agreement cation that something darker and conspiracies of average Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- despite Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) is occurring on the South Side. citizens online can hold much ions of the editors of The Duke and does similar to the one voluntarily having received more votes. While the not necessarily reflect the views of the Although police have not weight, it must be noted that students, faculty, administration, stu- reached between adjunct profes- difference is marginal, it is consequen- dent government or the University pub- found any evidence connect- the voices of community mem- tial on a grand scale in a presidential lications board. Op-ed columns do not sors and Georgetown University. ing these reports to sex-traf- bers— both true and false — election. reflect the opinions of The Duke, but rather are the sole opinions of the col- Proceeding in this way would ficking, many students have can greatly shape public per- Additionally, by the realignment process, supporters of candidates umnists themselves. demonstrate that Duquesne’s re- proposed the narrative that ception of an area. deemed “unviable” (by not receiving these noises were pre-record- In addition to the poor light Letters policy sistance to the NLRB was a prin- enough support) may switch to their Letters to the editor must be typed, ed and played loudly to draw these allegations shed on cer- double-spaced and include the writ- cipled defense of religious liberty, second-choice candidate. A result of er’s name, school/department and women out of their homes tain communities, like the this process is that the supporters of phone number for verification. Letters just as the administration main- in the hopes that they would South Side, this detracts from several unpopular candidates com- should be no longer than 300 words and should be delivered to The Duke tained. It would also translate become more vulnerable to the realities and true dangers bined can greatly influence the num- office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed attack. Other theories have of human trafficking. bers of more popular candidates, and to [email protected] by 5 p.m. the administration’s professed included the potential of sex- Sex trafficking is a serious, people may switch to a candidate they Tuesday. The editors reserve the right desire to treat adjunct professors are less enthusiastic or knowledgeable to edit any and all submitted copies. traffickers luring women to global issue that must not be about simply to make sure their voice All letters must be verified before being with dignity and respect into a published. abduction. ignored, but unsubstantiated is heard. Forcing a portion of voters to measurable outcome. However, there were no coin- claims draw valuable resources either change their mind or not par- Corrections/clarifications Readers should report any story or ciding missing person reports or and public attention from the ticipate is insulting in a country where photo error to The Duke. All legitimate reports of attacks. true attrocities of this issue. every one should have the right to be errors will be corrected in print the fol- Bruce Ledewitz heard in the electoral process. lowing edition. Still, many students have Even though the need for Professor of Law communicated their concern public safety must be recog- Contact Duquesne University School of Law about sex-traffickers in the area. nized, it cannot outweigh the see STAFF ED — page 11 email: [email protected] While it is important to take truth of the situation. Opinions 5 The struggle for a clear victory in Iowa Caucus proves futile Alexander Wolfe attendees, compared to 44% scattered suburbs and rural staff columnist in 2016, while 17-44 year precincts. Yet a look at the he Iowa Caucus has a olds were nearly in equal at- current map in Iowa reveals a history of picking win- tendance as 45< caucusers. worrying story for both cam- ners, but who won? T Iowans polled reported in- paigns. Their key bases of sup- When I set out to write a terest in a variety of issues, port were robbed by Buttigieg piece describing what I saw primarily healthcare (44%) in hundreds of narrow-margin from the Iowa Caucuses, I ex- followed by climate change precincts. Throughout the pected to write an explanation (21%) with foreign policy and evening, reports continued to of why Bernie Sanders’ perfor- income inequality each receiv- confirm the Biden campaign’s mance in Iowa was substantial ing around 10%. Furthermore, worst fears, as he failed to evidence to predict that he 62% reported greater interest survive the first rounds of would be the eventual nomi- in a candidate’s electability caucusing across the state. In nee of the Democratic Party. than their policy. What these many precincts, supporters of To set aside the ridiculous, po- numbers display is the white Courtesy of BusinessInsider.Com Steyer, Biden, Klobuchar, and tentially caucus-ending, tech- Sen. Bernie Sanders struggles for victory in Monday’s Iowa Causus. bread liberal spread that is the of course the Yang Gang, were nical problems, Iowans may the field or the debate stage port throughout Iowa’s college Iowa Democratic Caucuses. considered the first ‘second not have picked THE winner, attacks, but no candidate towns, population centers, and Numbers like 44% concerned choice voters’ by the Warren, as they have for the Demo- seems to be the Democrats’ farming communities. He took about healthcare, a represen- Sanders and Buttigieg cam- crats over the past 30 years, savior from relative obscu- supporters away from War- tative sample across the age paigns. Interviews with wide- but they did pick some of the rity. Instead, candidates with ren, Sanders, Amy Klobuchar distribution, show the beliefs eyed Biden supporters across losers. The weekend before widespread support battle and most notably Biden. Ber- caucusing began on Monday, of old-timers but few first- others with intellectually di- nie on the other hand main- the state featured precinct cap- Biden staffers leaked their time attendees. verse support. Like Monty Py- tains a 1,000 ballot lead in the tains sure of victory, only to be concerns to the media, ex- Sixty percent of Democratic thon’s King Arthur must bring popular vote over Mayor Pete. found later in the evening cau- pressing their worry that the caucus attendees were new in together disparate knights to Sanders’ support comes from cusing for Pete or Bernie, like former Vice President would 2008, generating a huge boost form his court, a Democratic population centers, evidenced someone wearing a Pitt sweat- finish in first or fourth. Tom for then-Senator Obama’s nominee must bring together by his popular vote tally, and er walking into Fisher. Steyer proved money can’t campaign to help him win the fraying strands of the par- from a scattering of rural com- In short, we’ve learned ev- win caucuses, and Elizabeth the state. Forty-four percent ty’s traditional and contempo- munities. In third place, War- erything and nothing from Warren became the establish- were new in 2016, and now rary voter bases. ren’s 20% comes exclusively these caucuses, perhaps apart ment candidate. 37% in 2020. Attendance has Two potential candidates from college towns, compris- from one thing. Just like Ar- This year’s Iowa caucuses increased slightly, so the at- stood above their competi- ing a few cities across the state. thur’s knights in The Holy were younger than ever be- tendance numbers prove that tors in this way: Pete Buttigieg Notably absent? Biden and Grail, a few candidates are fore. According to CNN’s no one in this race is Obama. and Bernie Sanders. Mayor Klobuchar. Receiving 15% destined for the pit of death entrance polling, 37% of Perhaps candidate’s messages Pete’s lead with 71% reporting and 12% respectively, the two for some dumb answers to caucus-goers were first time are muddied by the density of is built upon scattered sup- traditional moderates won in dumber questions. Adopting new beliefs is not Mike Pence’s strongest suit Alyse Kaminski that is disgusting and a poor dis- freedom matter, I personally staff columnist play from anyone who considers still feel like it’s a cop-out. It is ecently, I came across themself pro-life. 2020 and people are still using an article from NBC However, the article does say ancient traditions as grounds to News which detailed R that these adoption providers exclude people, which I find re- the story of Vice President are based in faith and it comes ally disappointing. In no way am Mike Pence praising adoption down to a matter of religious I saying that it is wrong to live agencies that prohibit LGBTQ+ freedom. As an avid supporter life according to the Bible, but I people from adopting. In the mo- of the First Amendment, I feel think it’s time we really stop us- ment, I really did not think much like using freedom of religion ing it as a way to discriminate. about it since everyone knows as the explanation for this ban When it comes down to it, as that Pence has his reservations is the only way people could get long as a couple is willing and when it comes to gay people, to away with feeling this way. Oth- stable enough to give a child an say the least. erwise, it is 100%a matter of be- emotionally and financially sup- Then, the more I thought Courtesy of Unsplash.com ing hateful. portive home life, then sexual Vice President Mike Pence aims to prevent adoption by LGBTQ+ couples. about it, the more I realized how LGBTQ+ people adopting orientation does not need to be male and female parent. I know tration has done nothing but dangerous that is. In the United could also be considered a mat- a factor in the adoption process. plenty of people who grew up dishearten and berate the de- States, there is a dramatic over- ter of freedom from religion. My stepsister and her girl- more so surrounded by women sires of people who deserve as load of kids in the foster care Anyone who is fit to be a parent friend are getting married this and grew up to be great people. fair a shot as anyone. system, so many of them waiting should be able to do so without fall and I have no doubt that There are plenty of others who It is almost time for the public for the day to be adopted. A day someone handing them a Bi- shortly after that they will be grew up with only male figures to use their voices at the voting that may never come because ble and telling them it’s wrong ready to become parents. I in their life and also turned out polls. Please do your best to re- the odds are stacked against in the eyes of the Lord. If it is, would hate to see their dream just fine. Everyone knows that search the candidates past and them. In fact, the NBC News ar- then it is up to Him to decide. of giving a child a loving home to be true. present comments on anything ticle mentioned that there are Not an adoption agency worker squelched because a few ho- Excluding LGBTQ+ people regarding human rights. It is more than 100,000 children with hate in their heart. When it mophobic people cringe at the from adopting is just one more literally too exhausting to keep awaiting adoption in foster care. comes down to it, the Lord I be- thought of two women raising a way to alienate and oppress them. living in a time where innocent And our executive branch lieve in does not hate anyone and baby together. That’s just silly. Truly, we can only hope that people cannot obtain the things only cares about making sure would not exclude anyone from There is no reason at all for in 2020 leaders will be elect- they want and deserve because that only straight people can the happiness of parenthood. people to think that a child ed who stand up for human a few people think its gross and adopt them. Wholeheartedly, Whether or not it is a religious is better off in a home with a rights. The current adminis- sacriligious.

Opinions February 06, 2020 6 FEATURES Founders Week honors Duquesne's Spiritan heritage Kellen Stepler Rev. Sean Hogan, president of the Duquesne Sheehan, the artistic director for the event Life Alumni speaking about brotherly and sis- features editor Scholarship fund, and Dessa Mrvos, director of and professor in the music school, said. “It terly unity during their time at Duquesne. The health services, hosted an event titled “Meeting makes sense to have a concert from music all event was only open to students currently in People Where They Are: The Legacy of Laval” over the world.” Greek Life. laude Poullart des Places isn’t just a on Monday, Feb. 3. Both Hogan and Mrvos Selections from Peru, Chile, South Korea, Love was in the air Wednesday morning as name of a dormitory on Duquesne’s shared their experiences about meeting people Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina the “Show a Little Love” service project took Ccampus, and Francis Libermann is from all over the world in the Spirit of Laval. were represented in the concert. place in the Union Atrium as the Duquesne more than just a building on Fifth Avenue. According to the Congregation of the Holy “Music is a language we can all understand,” community could make cards for local veterans Des Places and Libermann were the co- Spirit’s website, Spiritan Jacques Laval worked Natalie Martinez, the president of the ISO, said. to be shared on Valentine’s Day. founders of the Congregation of the Holy Spir- with Libermann in 1841 among the 70,000 Sandra Quiñones, a professor from the Later, the Agape Latte speaker series event it. The congregation began in France in 1703 recently liberated slaves on the island of Mau- school of education, and Rick Zoucha, a pro- took place at 7 p.m. in the Towers Multipur- and highlights the acts of priests, fathers and ritius. Laval believed that prayer was the most fessor from the school of nursing, gave a pre- pose Room as Anthony Kane and Ashley brothers sacrificing themselves to minister to important human contribution, even more vi- sentation on Participatory Action Research Geese spoke on the unity of marriage and how the poor and disadvantaged. tal than skilled organization. (PAR) on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Power Cen- Duquesne influenced their relationship and The Spiritan commitment to serve the dis- Music from all over the world filled the Africa ter Ballroom. PAR is a community-engaged engagement. Finally, students could attend an advantaged came to Pittsburgh in 1878, as interview with a Spiritan, where Adam Wasilko Duquesne University was founded as Pitts- interviewed Father Ray French on his life as a burgh Catholic College by Rev. Joseph Straub Spiritan. and the Congregation of the Holy Ghost. The A reception for people 21 and older honor- school was founded to serve the immigrant ing the work done on campus will take place poor in Pittsburgh. Thursday from 4-6 p.m., and Hogan Dining “From their humble beginning in France as Center will feature an international menu for Catholic priests and missionaries more than dinner. Spiritans will meet up with some stu- 300 years ago, the Spiritans have worked to dents in their dorm building at 8 p.m. to share live and teach the Gospel, in particular to the how they understand the ideas of unity and underserved and marginalized,” Ken Gormley, community at Duquesne as inspired by the university president, said. “Today, their nearly Spiritan Founders. 3,000 members — priests, brothers and lay as- The Director of Mission Animation, Luci- sociates — are present in 60 countries, where Jo DiMaggio, also noted that Founders Week their ministry includes education, parish work highlights Duquesne’s Spiritan roots in differ- and refugee ministry.” ent ways, from intellectual, to prayerful and This year’s theme for Founders Week is even to celebratory. "Unity in the Spirit," and runs from Sunday, “We are able to draw attention to Spiri- Feb. 2 to Friday, Feb. 7. tan missions around the world and the work “The Spiritan Founders gave their charism that they do, provide a forum for Spiritans to — their spirit filled gift — to the priests, broth- share their stories and highlight so much of the ers and lay people who followed them in min- amazing mission driven work done on cam- istry,” Rev. Bill Christy, the director of Spiri- pus,” DiMaggio said. tan Campus Ministry, said. “How this gift is Courtesy of duq.edu The week concludes Friday, Feb. 7 in Trin- lived out today on campus is the uniqueness This year's theme for Founders Week, "Unity in the Spirit," encourages the DU community to come together ity Hall with a Vespers traditional prayer, fol- and celebrate work inspired by the Spiritans. of our school.” lowed by a reception by the Spiritans. RSVP is The event kicked off in the chapel on Sunday Room later Monday night as undergraduate research method that serves the academic required for this event. for the Feast of Francis Libermann. The date and graduate students from the Mary Pappert world while contributing to the community at “I encourage our students, faculty and staff was the anniversary of Libermann’s death in School of Music shared their musical talents, the same time. to continue to support Founders Week — at 1852 in Paris, France. and members from the International Student Then, guests over 21 could hear from tend the events and activities,” Gormley said. Libermann was ordained a priest in 1841, Organization (ISO) shared how music brings the Spiritans in an event titled “Evening of “Also, reach out and get to know the Spiritans and his desire to establish a missionary congre- people together from their cultures in the event Flights,” where some Spiritans spoke about who are here on campus each day in the class- gation was approved. In 1848, the congrega- titled “Music for Unity: A World Music Concert.” global fundrasing efforts while partaking in a room, offices, the chapel and on Academic tion he founded joined with the already legally “The Spiritans have a global presence to beer flight and hors d'oeuvres. Finally, Tuesday Walk. They set a standard of kindness and car- established Congregation of the Holy Spirit. reach out and connect all over the world,” Joe night closed with a panel of Duquesne Greek ing for others that we all admire and emulate.” Film series tackles difficult and controversial topics

Hannah Boucher for the festival. Once all of the films are “It was a little bit hard to watch,” Gar- selected, then the members decide on the land said. “I think it was because it was so "In Pursuit of Justice" staff writer theme based on what resonates through relatable to my high school.” Upcoming film events: all of the films. Another film that may strike a chord he Human Rights Film Series has This year’s theme, “In Pursuit of Jus- with students is Invisible Hand, a docu- February 13: Parkland Rising, 7 p.m., come a long way since its begin- tice,” focuses on the modern human rights mentary that focuses on the environmen- College Hall 105. Guest speaker: Dete- nings. Exactly 13 years ago, it issues that people face all around. Many, if tal risks of fracking. Grant Township, the tive Joseph Bielevicz, Pittsburgh Bureau T not all, of the films that have been selected township featured in the film, is a neigh- started out as a foreign film festival, but of Police. after recognizing that Pittsburgh lacked for this season are meant to call students boring town to Pittsburgh, with streams a human rights film series, professors to action. that feed into the Allegheny River. February 17: The Unafraid, 7 p.m., Col- Mark Frisch and Edith Krause changed “These are all very important films, Due to the fact that this film hits so lege Hall 104. Guest speaker: Liliana E. the event into what it is today. This year, and they all deserved to be talked about, close to home, Krause, Frisch and Bacar- Castrellon, Assistant Professor, Depart- Frisch and Krause were also joined by pro- especially this year when we have an elec- rueza were able to get the director of the ment of Educational Foundations and fessor Leonardo Bacarreza in the planning tion coming up ... very much is at stake,” film, Joshua B. Pribanic, to speak on be- Leadership at Duquesne. of the festival. Krause said. half of the documentary. Krause, a German professor at Along with addressing the issue of While every film has a speaker lined Feburary 24: Invisible Hand, 7 p.m., Duquesne, has been able to watch this an- global justice, the films address other up to present after the showing, this is College Hall 104. Guest speakers: Joshua nual film festival develop into something controversial topics, such as gun control, the only film this year that has the actual B. Pribanic, American film director, edi- that now reaches more than just students sexual assault and conservation. The goal director coming to Duquesne. Speakers tor, investigative reporter and founder of studying modern foreign languages. is to encourage students and community range from detectives to professors. the Public Herald, and John F. Stolz, bi- “We try to select films that might have a members to discuss the issues depicted in Frisch, Krause and Bacarreza urge stu- ology professor and director of Center for bearing on discussions that might happen these films. dents to attend as many of these screen- Enviromental Research and Education at on campus,” Krause said. Katelyn Garland, a third-year education ings as possible so they can be in touch Duquesne. When selecting the films each year for major, attended the first film of the series, with what is going on in the world. the festival, the board members contact Roll Red Roll, on Jan. 28. Roll Red Roll “These issues are manageable. We can February 26: The Silence of Others, 7 foreign film producers in order to preview covers the 2012 Steubenville, Ohio trial of make the world better. We can improve p.m., College Hall 104. Guest speaker: films. Each board member watches mul- a young woman who was raped, and the our justice system. If you’re willing to get Lucia Osa-Melero, Spanish professor at tiple films, but when one stands out, all of deeply-rooted issue within our culture involved and take action, you can make a Duquesne. them watch it to decide if it makes the cut surrounding sexual assault. difference.” Frisch said. SPORTS 7 WBB knocks off previously unbeaten VCU on the road

David Borne break down VCU’s typically stur- Upcoming Events sports editor dy defense impressed their head coach. Heading into Sunday’s contest “Libby played great. I thought The following events are all of at the Siegel Center, it had been her points were very quiet but Duquesne’s varsity nearly a month since VCU lost a very effective,” Burt said. “Paige athletic contests for the next game. The Rams entered the day [Cannon] hit a couple really big several weeks. with an unblemished 7-0 record threes for us. Precious came in against Atlantic 10 opponents. and was very effective on the of- A full team effort from fensive end and had a great block — Feb. 7, 11 a.m. Duquesne put an end to VCU’s or two. Amanda Kalin… just a re- Men’s Tennis vs. Richmond winning streak, as the Dukes ally great team win.” pulled out a 79-76 victory. While the final score was close, — Feb. 7, 6 p.m. “All the credit goes to our play- Burt acknowledged that it was a Women’s Tennis vs Courtesy of Duquesne Women’s Basketball Youngstown State ers,” Dan Burt said. “This is a great lot closer than it should’ve been. Dan Burt speaks with his team during a timeout in the first quarter of Sunday’s road win for us. This is a team Duquesne held a 10-point lead game. The win over VCU marked Duquesne’s eigth straight victory over the Rams. that really guards you, they’re re- with 34 seconds left on the clock. — Feb. 7, 7 p.m. lowed by two more from Nina Joseph’s at 2 p.m. this Sunday ally strong. It’s great to get our Despite the deficit, VCU did not Women’s Lacrosse at Aho, put Duquesne up six in the at La Roche University. The eighth straight [win] against VCU lay down. Ohio State game’s final seconds. The Rams Hawks have gotten off to a bru- here at the Siegel Center. A deep-ball from Madison Hat- did manage to make another tal start in conference play and A career-high 23 points from tix Covington pulled the Rams three, but finally ran out of time is still searching for its first At- — Feb. 8, 3 p.m. Libby Bazelak paved the way for within seven. VCU followed up and Duquesne escaped with the lantic 10 win. Men’s Basketball vs. St. Duquesne’s offense. the basket with a steal and an- win. Burt took responsibility for Saint Joe’s will have a chance Bonaventure The junior buried nine of her other jumper to trim the deficit to the tense final moments of the to get in the win column before it sixteen shots, knocking down two just five. game. heads to Pittsburgh, as the team — Feb. 9, 1 p.m. 3-pointers. Laia Sole finished sec- Covington-Hattix then forced “Your head coach needs to call will play Saint Louis on Thursday Men’s Tennis vs. Dayton ond on the team in scoring with another turnover and connected a timeout a little bit sooner,” Burt night in St. Louis. 16 points of her own. with Taya Robinson, who added said on the near disaster. “We’ve If the Dukes can carry their mo- A handful of Dukes finished VCU’s seventh point in just 12 — Feb. 9, 2 p.m. learned a lot about how to play and mentum through the bye, they should with nine or more points on the seconds. Women’s Basketball vs. how not to play in the last minute, be able to pull out another win. day. The Red and Blue’s ability to A free throw from Sole, fol- Saint Joseph’s frankly the last 30 seconds, of a game. We almost lost that one be- — Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. cause of me, I should’ve called a Women’s Basketball timeout earlier.” at Richmond A win is a win, and Duquesne will take it regardless of the score. — Feb. 12, 3 p.m. The Dukes entered their week Women’s Lacrosse vs. off after winning consecutive Canisius games, and will look to extend their streak to three this weekend — Feb. 14 , 11 a.m. against Saint Joseph’s. Men’s Tennis vs. Morgan State Burt noted that players and staff would use their bye-week to — Feb. 14, 11 a.m. help rest their bodies, as well as Women’s Tennis vs. their minds. Morgan State The team took off on Monday and Tuesday, before getting back — Feb. 15, 4 p.m. into practice mode later in the Men’s Tennis vs. Denison week. The practice plan would be Courtesy of Duquesne Women’s Basketball dedicated to adjusting schemes, Amanda Kalin drives to the rim during the second half of Sunday’s game at the Courtesy of Duquesne Women’s Basketball and touching up the team’s late Siegel Center. Kalin finished with nine game execution efforts. Libby Bazelak finished with a team-high, and career best, 23 points on Sunday, points, four rebounds, three assists and Bazelak, the team’s leading scorer, is posting 13.4 points per contest. The Dukes will host Saint added a steal to her stat line.

Men’s Basketball A-10 Standings Women’s Basketball A-10 Standings

Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak This Weekend Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak This Weekend

1. No. 6 Dayton 9-0 20-2 W11 2/8 vs. Saint Louis 1. Dayton 8-0 16-7 W11 2/9 vs. Rhode Island 2. Rhode Island 9-1 17-5 W9 2/8 at G. Washington 2. VCU 8-1 13-9 W1 2/9 vs. G. Washington 3. Duquesne 7-3 17-5 W2 2/8 vs. St. Bonaventure 3. Davidson 6-2 13-9 L2 2/9 at St. Bonaventure 4. St. Bonaventure 7-3 15-8 W3 2/8 at Duquesne 4. Fordham 6-3 14-8 W2 2/8 at UMass 5. VCU 16-6 L1 2/7 vs. Davidson *STANDINGS 5. UMass 6-4 16-7 L1 2/8 vs. Fordham 6. Richmond 16-6 W1 2/8 vs. Fordham ACCURATE 6. Duquesne 5-4 15-7 W2 2/9 vs. Saint Joseph’s 7. Saint Louis 17-6 L1 2/8 vs. Dayton AS OF 7. Saint Louis 4-4 12-9 W2 2/9 at George Mason 8. Davidson 11-10 W1 2/7 at VCU FEB. 6. 8. Rhode Island 4-5 11-10 L1 2/9 at. Dayton

9. G. Washington 10-13 L2 2/8 vs. Rhode Island 9. G. Washington 3-5 9-12 L1 2/9 vs. VCU

10. UMass 9-14 L2 2/9 vs. George Mason 10. Richmond 3-6 12-13 L1 2/9 at La Salle 11. George Mason 13-9 L3 2/9 at UMass 11. La Salle 3-6 9-13 L1 2/9 vs. Richmond 12. La Salle 10-11 L7 2/8 vs. Saint Joseph’s 12. Saint Joseph’s 2-7 8-13 L3 2/9 at Duquesne 13. Fordham 7-14 L3 2/8 at Richmond 13. St. Bonaventure 2-7 5-17 L2 2/9 vs. Davidson 14. Saint Joseph’s 4-18 L4 2/8 at La Salle 14. George Mason 2-8 8-15 W1 2/9 vs. Saint Louis 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Leo: Reid deserves Super Bowl more than anyone

James Leo the second quarter, after a long drive end- staff columnist ed in a field goal. After being criticized for poor clock Dear Andy Reid, management during your tenure with the As a die-hard Eagles fan, I can confirm Eagles, you were more aggressive in this that you had a great run with the Eagles. game. You went for (and converted) two Things didn’t start well after a 5-11 cam- fourth downs on your two first-half scor- paign in 1999, but things quickly turned ing drives. around for the better. Your experience in the big game seemed You led the Eagles to six postseason ap- to be helping so far. pearances in eight years. In your 14 years But then, as if history was trying to re- as the head coach, you led Philadelphia to peat itself, the 49ers would post a good five NFC championship games, and even lead. San Francisco tied the game at 10 won in 2004. before the half and then scored 10 unan- Even though you never won on the big- swered points in the second half to make gest stage with the Eagles, we loved you. it 20-10. You did things for Philadelphia that I The game would remain 20-10 until the never could have imagined; you won 130 fourth quarter, before your team would regular season games and 10 postseason start its comeback. Similar to your game games. You brought consistent success to AP Photo against the Titans, the Chiefs proved that the city for 14 years. Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce (left) celebrates with head coach Andy Reid after defeating the its offense will not die by posting 21 unan- I think I speak on behalf of all Eagles San Francisco 49ers, 31-20, in Super Bowl LIV in Miami Gardens, Fla. swered points in the final seven minutes to fans when I say that it hurt to see you go. win Super Bowl LIV. that you have what it takes to make it to quarter to take the lead by halftime, and Things didn’t go our way in the 2012 sea- Many Philadelphians took to social me- the big game even with all of the hurdles eventually move on to the AFC Champion- son, but part of me didn’t feel that it was dia to congratulate you, but I think that that the game placed in your way. ship game. your time to go. You embodied what Phila- most feel it is bittersweet to see you win Your franchise quarterback, Patrick Ma- As every fan knows, the further you go in delphia wanted in a coach — hard-working with a different team. homes, went down in Week 7; and your the postseason, the harder the challenges and productive, and most of us felt that In fact, I see similarities between this star players LeSean McCoy, Tyreek Hill become. Even though the Chiefs were fa- you would have reached the summit had Chiefs team and the 2005 Eagles. The big and Damien Williams also battled injuries vored to win, the Titans were determined you stayed. similarity I see is how you took a simi- throughout the year. Even Chris Jones was to upset your team and took a 17-7 lead You continued to prove your coaching lar approach to bring up both Donovan listed as questionable for the Super Bowl. with 6:39 remaining in the second quar- talents at Kansas City Chiefs by leading McNabb and Mahomes. Further, it seemed as though you would ter. Then, as if you were writing your own them to an 11-5 record (and a postseason With McNabb, you started Doug Peder- still need to go through the Patriots to get highlight film, your team stormed back to appearance) in your first season as head son for the first eight games, before giving your ticket punched. take the lead before halftime, and would coach, and five more postseason appear- the keys to McNabb. However, a break did come your later advance to the Super Bowl to face the ances in six years. With Mahomes, you started Smith for a way. After the Patriots lost in Week 17 San Francisco 49ers. And, as history has shown, you im- season before giving Mahomes the reins. against the Dolphins, you clinched a Your experience in the Super Bowl is proved with every season. Although your If you decide to retire on top, I wish to first-round bye. well known; you made it twice as a posi- postseasons in 2016 and 2017 proved fruit- congratulate you on a great career. In the Divisional round, your Chiefs tions coach on the Packers, and once as less, you did reach the AFC Championship If you continue to show the world that faced a 24-0 deficit early in the second the head coach with the Eagles. This expe- game in 2018. Unfortunately, the virtually you can build a dynasty, then I am sure quarter. Things seemed dire, but you and rience would later help you in this game. unstoppable Patriots took your ticket to I am not alone in wishing you continued your team were already battle-tested. Your This game started differently than your the big game. success in Kansas City. team would go on to score 28 in the second last two. Your Chiefs made it 10-3 early in This year, you demonstrated once again Enjoy those cheeseburgers.

NHL’s 1st black player says league working to fight racism

(AP) — Willie O’Ree is hopeful that one the American Hockey League’s Rockford Ice The fact these incidents continue to take young players having to deal with racism. day sports will be free of racism and bigotry, Hogs. Aliu played seven games in the NHL place frustrates O’Ree, but he feels hockey is His message to them is simple. yet thinks it’s still a long way off. with the Calgary Flames and is currently moving in the right direction with fines and “Stay focused,” he said. “Names will never The 84-year-old O’Ree, the first black playing for HC Litvinov in the Czech Extra- suspensions being given to those, both on hurt you unless you let them. If people can’t player in the NHL, took part in the league’s liga. and off the ice, who utter racial slurs. accept you for the individual you are then Black History Month Tour in Ottawa, which Aliu’s comments led to Peters resigning as O’Ree is most saddened when he hears of that’s their problem. I know it’s hard as I’ve features a mobile curated museum display- head coach of the Flames. talked to a lot of boys and girls that have had ing the history of black hockey players. O’Ree credits Aliu for finding the fortitude racial slurs directed towards them from not O’Ree endured a great deal of racism. He to come forward. only players on the opposition, but play- said he is saddened it continues today. “I believe he did the right thing,” O’Ree ers on their own team and I think it’s just a “It’s not only happening in hockey, it’s said. “He felt within his heart, within his disgrace to hear players on your own team happening in football and baseball and mind this is what he should have done and make racial remarks and racial slurs.” other sports,” the Hall of Famer said Mon- he went out and did it. I speak of racism, O’Ree believes the most impactful change day. “Now we’re concentrating on hockey prejudice and bigotry and ignorance. It hap- will likely come as more black players and because the sport has very few black players pens all the time. Not only in sports, but gen- players of color get the opportunity to move and players of color playing in it. I’m disap- eral life. I’ve had racial remarks and racial into more prominent positions within the pointed in that there’s still players out there slurs directed at me in the gas station or in game itself. that have to look at a person and judge them a drugstore or in a mall. It’s just because the “There’s room there for coaches, manag- by the color of their skin. color of your skin.” ers, linesmen, referees,” O’Ree said. “Just “We’ve taken one step forward and two “The one thing I learned from (Martin Lu- set your goal and work towards it. back. I believe we’re working in the right di- ther King Jr.) is don’t judge a person by the “Those players of color and black players are rection, but it’s going to take a long time. It’s color of their skin, but by the content of their there because they have the skills and abili- not going to happen overnight.” character and there’s a lot of truth to that.” ties to be there. If they didn’t have the skills Racism was brought to the headlines in The latest incident of racism in hockey AP Photo they wouldn’t be there. They have the skills November after Akim Aliu came forward took place just a couple weeks back in the Willie O’Ree, left, waves to the crowd before drop- and the ability to be there and they can’t help ping the ceremonial puck before an NHL game on about racial slurs he endured from head AHL when a player was suspended five see O’Ree— page 11 coach Bill Peters while both were with of games for using a racial slur. Jan. 4 at TD Garden in Boston.

February 06, 2020 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show stuns viewers Week’s Events Capri Scarcelli staff writer Pittsburgh Photographer: uper Bowl LIV celebrates Charles “Teenie” Harris the first victory in 50 years Feb. 6 @ 3:30 p.m. Sfor the Kansas City Chiefs, just as it celebrates the brilliance Teenie Harris Archive Special- of women in Latino culture by ist Charlene Foggie-Barnett featuring worldwide sensations will speak on the life and work Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. of the famous photographer, It takes stellar enthusiasm to with prints of his photos on display in the Gumberg Li- be worthy of performing in pop brary’s popular reading room. culture’s biggest event of the year. The audience ranges from DPC DUNite - Stuff-A-Bear those who are solely watching Feb. 7 @ 9 p.m. the football game for football, all the way to the viewers who would Students can make their much rather munch on buffalo own stuffed animals in the chicken dip during commercials Union NiteSpot. until the halftime show comes on. Courtesy of Shannon Stapleton / Reuters Whoever you are, you are watch- Shakira and Jennifer Lopez on stage at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. ing the halftime show regardless During this final number, that Lopez has not aged one bit. was given back his quarterback of where your priorities lie. Shakira crowd-surfed, then went She absolutely demolished the position for the 49ers. The racial Shakira, 43, and Lopez, 50, right up to the camera and did a performance; the floor was all tension for Super Bowl perform- produced a stellar performance high-pitch whoop with a flicker- hers. She and her backup danc- ers has been unnerving; hence upcoming that had audiences convinced ing tongue, which has taken grip ers suddenly made me want to be why Maroon 5 had to be bribed they were still in their 20s. With of the Twitter meme world as coordinated, but only she could into performing last year since releases their high-energy rhythm and much as Katy Perry’s infamous pull off a stunt like that. nobody wanted to do it (Not to intense choreography, the duo “left shark.” However, it has since J-Lo continued to hash out all mention, they gave such a lack- had the audience locked in and been made known that this was of her classics, including “Ain’t It luster performance that I zoned Birds of Prey (And the engaged the entire show. a celebratory Arab exclamation Funny,” “Get Right,” “Waiting for out at least twice). Fantabulous Emancipation of Adorned in an all-red, sparkly known as a Zaghrouta that was Tonight” and “Booty” featuring J Beyoncé and Jay-Z, for One Harley Quinn) Friday, Feb. 7 dress topped off with thigh-high in tribute to her dad’s Lebanese Balvin. instance, were found sitting dur- boots, Shakira had an amazing background. Lopez ended her set with Bruce ing the National Anthem. This Margot Robbie reprises her first impression, taking the stage Overall, her enthusiasm through- Springsteen classic “Born in the sparked some controversy for Suicide Squad role in this film, with fierce confidence. She began out was truly a marvel to watch; it USA.” Accompanied by little girls sure, but nobody could take Demi featuring a team of female her part of the setlist with “She was flirty, fun and made you want all dressed in white, her own Lovato’s performance away from anti-heroes. Wolf” followed by “Empire” and to dance right alongside her. daughter, Emme Maribel Muñiz, her. I was in absolute awe; in fact, had a stellar solo, getting to duet Father of All... “Ojos Así,” where she wrapped a The lighting then completely I sobbed and I am not afraid to Green Day rope around herself like a snake changed from bright red to a dark alongside her mother, who was admit it. Friday, Feb. 7 and we all went wild. She then blue as Shakira bowed and J-Lo brimming with pride. Overall, how does this com- Like many others, I noticed The legendary pop-punk out- transitioned to her smash hit takes the stage. pare to the iconic halftime per- that the kids started this num- fit’s thirteenth studio album “Whenever, Wherever,” which Hanging from a pole that mim- formances that have graced the ber in glowing cages. This was a was led by its titular single. was paired with fireworks and icked the Empire State Building, Super Bowl timeline in years political allusion to the current lasers perfectly in-sync with the Lopez majestically slid to the floor passed? immigration issues, which I think music. Then with her powerful and got down to business. Starting I would personally rank this was subtle, yet masterfully done belt range, Shakira turned the her side of the set list with “Jenny performance as one of the best to to get the point across. stage over to bilingual rapper Bad From the Block,” Lopez excitedly come in our era. For the grand finale, Shakira Micro Bunny for 2019 chart-topper “I shouted to her audience before Everything from the choreogra- came back onstage, joining J-Lo Like It,” and ended the set with delving into the music. phy to the transitioning of songs and the rest of the cast for “Waka review her showstopping classic, “Hips Her confidence was radiating, was incredibly fluid — the show Waka (This Time for Africa).” Don’t Lie,” which had every fam- and it was infectious. flowed so smoothly, but with This number exuded so much ily living room in the nation going Wearing a sparkly silver one- power and vigor. unity, it felt like the world was absolutely nuts. piece, fans were amazed to see Nothing in my eyes, how- DORI’s Self-Service Banner being embraced with a care-free (Version 9) kind of love. ever, can beat show-stopping debuts such as Prince, Madonna, Shakira and Lopez ended the I have long put off switching over Beyoncé or Lady Gaga, though act in a tight hug, flashing a smile to the new Self-Service Banner on of pure victory and pride to the there are some close contenders. DORI. However, as I am set to grad- audience. Even if you’re a well-received uate soon, I find myself needing to This halftime performance was artist, you have to use your set log onto DORI for information more not monocultural in the slightest. wisely to keep the audience frequently. Version 9 is fantastic, fun, Both Shakira and Lopez brought engaged (Unless you’re Prince. funky and fresh. Your completed credit hours are right on top, and forth a bilingual setlist that show- Then you get to be Prince). everything is easy to find. Plus, as an cased their Spanish-speaking For recap, Madonna was car- added bonus, a browser glitch keeps ried in by Roman soldiers and roots, whilst also giving a nod to my student ID photo from appearing, the sociopolitical debate of eth- left by disappearing into the fog. so I don’t have to confront the hor- nic representation in the music Lady Gaga fell from a roof. Katy rifying reality of what I looked like as industry. Perry rode a giant electric tiger a freshman. Thanks, DORI. With the nation-wide split over with glowing eyes. the Colin Kaepernick kneeling Performing is nothing without - Josiah Martin incident, some celebrities, such the magic behind it; you have to as Rihanna and Cardi B, voiced be over-the-top to appease the Courtesy of NFL / YouTube that they turned down the offer audience at hand. Shakira’s now-famous zaghrouta to camera. to perform unless Kaepernick Shakira and Lopez did just that. 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Miss Saigon’s tale of love in ’70s Vietnam shines Downtown Hannah Boucher can marines. “The American Dream.” Flashy, staff writer The mastermind of Dream- fun and a bit vulgar, it is a much- land, the Engineer, is a very cun- needed break from the emotional story of love, loss, war and ning man who takes advantage of turmoil going on. sacrifice, Miss Saigon has men’s desires and the women’s While “The American Dream” A made its way to Pittsburgh goals to find a way to reach Amer- is definitely a stand-out number, for one week only. ica. In this run of the show, the most if not all songs in this show The cast sends you on an emo- engineer is perfectly portrayed are incredible. It definitely tasks tional rollercoaster as soon as the by Red Concepción. A true triple a certain caliber of singer to per- curtain rises. Jumping right into threat, the Engineer helps move form these emotional songs. the story, audiences find them- this tragic show along, while still The female lead, Kim, played selves in Dreamland, a night club making people laugh. by Emily Bautista, carries the that makes its money off of sell- Near the end of the show is emotion of the show as she ing booze and women to Ameri- one of his strongest numbers: evolves from a scared village girl into a hopeful, strong woman, who is willing to do whatever it Courtesy of Matt Polk takes to protect her son Tam. The touring Miss Saigon moves on to Louisville, Kentucky on Feb. 11. Her love-interest, Chris, is por- ensemble numbers. In this in- kok, they find themselves back trayed by the talented tenor, An- stance, there is definitely power where they started — at a club. thony Festa. Festa brings passion in numbers. In this particular scene, there are to his performance as Chris, which One of the most impressive neon signs all over, bringing light is evident in every number he per- group songs was in Act One back into the theatre. forms. His charming demeanor when the year jumps from 1975 A very unique show, Miss Sai- and kind heart win Kim — and au- to 1978. A powerful performance gon is definitely something to diences — over in no time. with complicated choreography, see if you have the opportunity. Another stand out perfor- the ensemble does a splendid job It is rare to find a show that truly mance was in the role of John of staying in sync with one an- depicts the harsh realities of life. (J. Daughtry), Chris’ war bud- other when mimicking an army. It is refreshing and at times dark. dy. Filling the theater with his The technical direction in this smooth tone, both while sing- production is on a whole other Tickets for Miss Saigon can ing and playing the saxophone, level. Between the massive set be purchased on the Pittsburgh I only wish Daughtry had more pieces that moved and the amaz- Cultural Trust website for the re- opportunities to show off his ing lighting design, audiences will maining performances. Running singing. be completely mesmerized by the from now until Feb. 9, the times Miss Saigon has a larger cast, visual presentation before them. of the final showings can also be Courtesy of Matthew Murphy but still manages to have a good In Act Two, when the Engineer, found on the website. However, Anthony Festa and Emily Bautista star in the touring production of Miss Saigon. balance of both solo scenes and Kim and Tam find refuge in Bang- tickets are limited. HOROSCOPES

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O’Ree still This Week’s fighting Weather racism in hockey Thursday from SPORTS — page 8 Milder with 47 ° rain and their color. They just want to be accepted drizzle as another player and this is the way I think it should be. “Just go out there and don’t look at a person by the color of their skin.” Friday It’s been nearly more than 60 years since O’Ree played an NHL game, yet his presence Cloudy, continues to inspire generations, as was evi- 33 ° dent by the excitement of the young children snow on hand to meet O’Ree. showers “I still work with these kids and still tell them the same thing,” O’Ree said. “Work towards your goals. Set goals for yourself. Saturday Stay in school and get an education. ... Be all that you can be, feel good about yourself, like yourself. I like myself. I feel good about my- Some sun, self and I work with these kids and I hope I 36 ° then turns can pass something on to them that they can cloudy use in their daily life and be a better person.”

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