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As cries for justice continue to be heard across the United States, local criminal justice experts and incarcerated individuals came to- gether to imagine a society where there truly is justice for all. Duquesne hosted a webinar titled “Restorative Justice and Re- Entry Panel” on March 11 that dis- Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor cussed the American criminal jus- March 15, 2020- The Duke staff gathered around the editing table one final time after attending the last in-person mass in the Diocese of Pittsburgh before tice system and the transition from lockdown.(Left to right) Josiah Martin, Hallie Lauer, Colleen Hammond, Ollie Gratzinger, Carissa Haslam and Katia Faroun. incarceration back into society. Hosted by the Sociology Club and moderated by sophomore crimi- nal justice and sociology student Saying Goodbye: Administration announces Deidra Hubay, the panel invited experts — including professors and current inmates — and students to plans for spring graduation events engage in an open discussion. Kellen Stepler Duquesne will host a main, held in spaces like the UPMC to work within the health proto- Panelists began the discussion editor-in-chief virtual commencement ceremo- Cooper Fieldhouse, the Power cols to figure out a way to allow by introducing the idea of restor- ny for all graduates on Thursday, Center ballroom and the Student in-person ceremonies for our ative justice and what it looks like Duquesne senior biology major May 6, which will include the of- Union Ballroom, and each gradu- students and their families, in a in a practical sense. Duquesne so- Alex Puleo’s prayers and hopes ficial conferral of degrees. The ate may be permitted to have two safe but meaningful way,” Wel- ciology professors Norman Conti came true. ceremony will feature student in-person guests in attendance. sch said. “A hundred years from and Ann Marie Popp and Sarah Seniors graduating this spring speakers, remarks from school “I’m glad we’re able to have now, people will look back at the Kuehn, an associate professor in will be able to walk the gradua- deans, and “will have the gravity something in-person,” Puleo resourcefulness of our students, Slippery Rock University’s depart- tion stage in May — but, it will and sense of celebration that the said. “It’s a good step in the right and this entire Duquesne cam- ment of criminology, offered their come with a couple twists. graduates have earned.” direction to open things back up. pus community, in tackling and professional perspectives on the “Through creative think- The university will also hold I was praying and hoping that surmounting the challenges of definition of the phrase and what ing and careful planning, the smaller, individual degree rec- there would be a creative way to the global pandemic.” makes it a different type of justice. university team has arrived at ognition ceremonies for some do it in-person.” Senior Health Management a way to honor our May 2021 schools throughout the day Fri- The factors that led to this de- Systems major Amber Kerekes see JUSTICE— page 6 graduates in-person with mul- day, May 7 and following days. cision, according to Duquesne was “ecstatic” when she found tiple diploma recognition cer- “Each of these mini-ceremo- spokesperson Gabe Welsch, are out about Duquesne’s gradua- emonies this spring, sized and nies will occur with all masking, that the number of COVID-19 tion plans. The Duke takes a look back designed so that safety prac- social distancing and contact cases in the region are decreas- “Allowing us to graduate in at an tices will be in place,” wrote protocols in place, to assure safe- ing, the vaccination rate is in- person is the best decision they unprecedented year due to Duquesne University President ty for everyone in attendance,” creasing and the state is easing could have made, because now COVID-19. Ken Gormley in a campus-wide according to the e-mail. some prevention measures. my mom and sister can celebrate email sent Thursday. The mini-ceremonies will be “Gormley made it a priority Page 3 see GRAD— page 2 2 Graduation plans solidified for spring 2021 POLICE briefs semester Here are the crimes reported from March 8 to March 15. from GRAD— page 1 On March 11, there was damage my graduation with me as well,” done to a vehicle parked on Seitz Kerekes said. “I was not looking Street. forward to having a virtual grad- uation after going through four Also on March 11, there was a years of college.” vehicle struck while parked in the Welsch said that Duquesne’s Forbes Garage. conference and event services office has to finalize a variety of On March 13, a student was space logistics first, but the uni- found intoxicated and sleeping versity anticipates that the full in The Incline dining area. The schedule of each mini-ceremony student was awakened by offi- will be released no later than cers and was transported back to next week. Duquesne Towers. The student Senior physical therapy major was found with a fake driver's li- Sam Barton said that she thinks cense and was issued a non-traf- Duquesne’s graduation decision fic citation along with a referral to is the “best case scenario given the office of student conduct. the situation the world is in right now.” “I’m extremely grateful that COVID-19 they are giving us a chance to walk without putting us all in NUMBERS danger,” Barton said. “I’m very grateful that they have been so cautious when it comes to The new dashboard features making decisions about what is campus COVID-19 data best for their students, faculty along with information from and staff.” Allegheny County. However, the School of Law will hold a special ceremony for The campus data dashboard its graduates Sunday, May 16, breaks down COVID-19 and the School of Pharmacy will cases, tests, isolation and have theirs Saturday, May 22. Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor quarantine spaces and vaccina- Duquesne’s School of Nursing, tion information. due to a “large number of on- Duquesne spokesperson Gabe Welsch noted that for the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic made it impossible to hold large gatherings. However, Duquesne has found a way to work within health protocols to allow in-person ceremonies "in line and distant students in the a safe and meaningful way." As of March 11, there were nine class,” will have a completely vir- positive tests at Duquesne, tual ceremony. she likes Duquesne’s graduation versity could have one day where ebrate this historic occasion on and 1,814 tests conducted. “I think the nursing school plans, “more than two people half the class graduates, and an- Commencement day, together, should be given a chance to walk per student should be allowed to other day have the other half of recognizing not only what our just like everyone else,” Barton attend.” the class graduate.” graduates have achieved aca- SCAN HERE FOR said. “They’re pretty much the “As a nursing student, I under- Although the plan is subject demically during this time of COVID-19 DATA only program that has every- stand how crucial safety is when to change due to the fluid na- immense challenge, but all of one vaccinated, and they have it comes to protecting each other ture of COVID-19, Gormley the great things that lie ahead worked just as hard as the rest from COVID-19,” Mikulich said. wrote that he is “optimistic that for each of them,” Gormley of us.” “I do think there are ways to [Duquesne] will be able to ex- wrote. Peyton Mikulich, a senior make it safe, such as having two ecute our plan.” nursing student, said that while days for the ceremony. The uni- “I hope we will be able to cel- Dannielle Brown ends hunger strike JOIN THE DUKE! after over 200 days If you’re interested, email thed- former Duquesne football player, [email protected] or stop by our Colleen Hammond newsroom located in the basement news editor Marquis Jaylen “JB” Brown. of College Hall (Room 113). Brown’s father, George Clark, Dannielle Brown has officially attended the ceremony and made ended her 237 day long hunger the first donation to the new strike on Thursday, March 11. foundation. EmailTips To make the announcement, On Oct. 4, 2018, JB died after Brown held a gathering at Free- falling from the 16th floor of his We want your input! dom Corner, where she began apartment in Brottier Hall. Dan- The Duke’s news section would her hunger strike, in celebra- nielle began her hunger strike with three demands for the love to hear from you about tion of her 50th birthday and stories that you want to see in the launch of the Marquis Jaylen university: an independent re- print. Know a talented professor Brown Foundation. investigation of her son's death, or accomplished student? See The first thing she ate, she to equip all Duquesne Police of- something on campus that just said, was salmon. During her ficers with body cameras and doesn’t make sense? You can hunger strike, she only drank to train all campus police to re- send your tips and story ideas to liquids and nutrients — no sol- spond appropriately to mental News Editor Colleen Hammond health crises among the student id food. Colleen Hammond| News Editor at [email protected] Brown started her hunger body. strike on July 4, 2020 in protest Taken August 2020, Dannielle Brown led a group pf supporters in a protest she against Duquesne University’s called her "living funeral." Since beginning her hunger strike in July, she has received wide attention and frequently struggled with university administration. handling of the death of her son, She has since ended her hunger strike after 237 days, according to her social media posts. March 18, 2021 News One year later: Remembering the first days of the pandemic on campus

Grocery store aisles had supplies flying off of the shelves as stay-at- home orders and self-quarantine A (COVID-19) Year In Review restrictions were put in place by March 6, 2020. The first two confirmed COVID-19 cases were re- states nationwide. Pennsylvania ported in Pennsylvania, one in Delaware County and one in Wayne Governor Tom Wolf and state County. Department of Health Secretary Rachel Levine placed Allegheny March 11, 2020. Duquesne President Ken Gormley writes to all County in a stay-at-home order students and staff that the university will cancel classes Monday, March 18, 2020, and the rest of March 16 and Tuesday, March 17 and will resume Wednesday, the commonwealth followed on March 18 for remote, online instruction. On-campus face-to-face April 1, 2020. instruction was cancelled from March 18 to March 31.

March 12, 2020. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (D) imple- mented social-distancing measures in Allegheny County, which urged non-essential businesses to close.

March 15, 2020. Duquesne decides to move all classes for the Spring 2020 semester to online only instruction for the remainder of the term. Resident students, like those liv- ing in Brottier Hall, seen to right, March 18, 2020. The state's first COVID-19 related death was re- began to move out as Duquesne corded. shifted to all online instruction in March 2020. Duquesne's Office of March 23, 2020. Wolf issued a stay-at-home order for Allegheny Residence Life coordinated a pro- County. cess to help students move out of their dorms on Sunday, March April 1, 2020. The stay-at-home order was implemented state- 15, 2020. Students were asked to wide. move out as soon as possible, and were offered a prorated credit of May 8, 2020. Graduates of the class of 2020 celebrated their com- when they could leave toward a fu- mencement virtually. ture semester's charges. May 15, 2020. Allegheny County entered the "yellow phase," grad- ually reopening the county.

May 28, 2020. Students were invited to take a survey to share their thoughts to finalize plans to reopen Duquesne University in the fall. At the time, choices were between a hybrid/blended model or a fully-online approach. In March 2020, Duquesne Din- ing began precautionary adjust- June 5, 2020. Allegheny County entered the "green phase." ments in all dining locations, in- cluding The Incline, seen to left. June 24, 2020. As many other institutions chose to stay virtual for Self-serve items and food stations the fall semester, Duquesne officially announces that the university were altered to ensure the safety will re-open for the Fall 2020 semester. of users. Since the pandemic be- gan, all cashiers are required to July 10, 2020. The university announces that classes will operate wear gloves, metal silverware has on a "hybrid/blended" model of in-person and remote instruction been replaced with plastic silver- for the fall term. Masks are required on all parts of campus, and ware, pastries and bagels were coursework would conclude before the Thanksgiving holiday and pre-wrapped and the Chobani final exams would take place remotely following the break. Yogurt Bar in The Incline has since been unavailable. July 24, 2020. In a campus-wide emails, Duquesne officials -an nounce four key steps for students to return on campus in August. Those key steps were to take the Protect Duquesne Pledge, self- quarantine for 14 days, ensure that students are asymptomatic and to watch an educational video about the new measures and policies.

Oct. 12, 2020. University officials announce that the Spring 2021 semester will begin on Jan. 21 — two weeks later than originally Lectures went from class- scheduled. rooms to Zoom virtual rooms Additionally, Duquesne offered students and their families an op- in April, as Duquesne Univer- portunity to participate in a new virtual J-Term from Jan. 7 to Jan. sity — along with most other 20, offering no credit classes free of charge. schools and universities across the globe —transitioned from Nov. 23, 2020. Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Ra- in-person to virtual learning. chel Levine announced a stay-at-home advisory as cases and hospi- Staff of The Duke meet - virtu talizations continued to rise. ally in a Zoom call last spring, seen right. Dec. 14, 2020. An Allegheny County nurse was the first Pennsyl- vanian to recieve the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jan. 21, 2020. The Spring 2021 semester begins, and students have the option to take classes remotely or hybrid.

Photos by Griffin Sendek Feb. 22, 2021. Duquesne begins mandatory, bi-weekly COVID-19 & Katia Faroun testing for students and staff. March 1, 2021. Wolf begins to increase capacity limits for indoor and outdoor events. 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall 600 Forbes Avenue editorial Pittsburgh, PA 15282 It’s our time to move editorial staff forward, not backward With increased vaccine roll- editor-in-chief Kellen Stepler out and dropping rates of Covid managing editor Colleen Hammond cases, the once far-flung dream news editor Colleen Hammond of normalcy is finally on the ho- opinions editor Noah Wilbur features editor Katia Faroun rizon. The reality is the “normal” a&e editor Capri Scarcelli we once knew died last March sports editor Adam Lindner — it’s time to move forward into layout editor Kelsey Burtner this new world forged by the multimedia editor Griffin Sendek pandemic as opposed to revert- administrative staff ing to the way things were. adviser Paula Reed Ward For however much we might ad manager Carissa Haslam like to wash away this period of email us: [email protected] time — erase it from our memo- ries as if it was nothing but a bad dream — more than 500,000 Americans won’t have that luxu- ry, and if nothing else, their lives “Make the most of Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons should not be forgotten. Since 2015, Volkswagen has faced severe public backlash after admitting to its role in the emissions scandal. The increased amount of vac- yourself by fanning the cines in arms is a powerful step The Hard Truth: America is desperately in returning life to a semblance of comfort. Despite the very first tiny, inner sparks of glimpse of light at the end of the in need of ethical leadership long and treacherous tunnel, n the last century, Americans even though considerable re- employees are less emotionally the danger is still present and possibility into flames have stood by and watched search — and common sense exhausted, more motivated and when the end is finally reached, Iprominent businessmen — — proves that such behavior is more engaged with the tasks at the world outside won’t be the such as Cornelius Vanderbilt and damaging and inevitably leads hand. Businesses then reap the same as the one left behind in of achievement.” John D. Rockefeller — flout long- to financial distress and brand benefits of more efficient opera- early 2020. M standing laws and focus solely on reputation loss. tions and internal processes. Just because a war has ended Golda Meir increasing the bottom-line while In fact, several new studies Not to mention, consumers are doesn’t mean it hasn’t left battle ignoring any moral compass. confirm that ethical leadership increasingly uninterested in com- scars. The strain this pandemic Unethical behavior has become is indeed imperative for ensuring panies involved in questionable has put on the bodies, the minds commonplace across the U.S. the long-run health of a firm as it business practices who also lack and the wallets of the world since then as a growing number improves profitability and pro- any social commitment. A sur- won’t be magically mended when of existing firms and start-ups at- ductivity while also enhancing vey from Mintel found that 56% You just read Now tweet enough vaccines are adminis- tempt to exploit loopholes in our brand reputation. of U.S. consumers quit purchas- tered and the masks come off. our thoughts. us yours. codified law — and even flat out For example, according to ing from businesses perceived The scars of COVID-19 cut break the law in many cases — Linking Ethical Leadership to as unethical. What’s more, it re- deep — the world might return @TheDuquesneDuke for the simple purpose of achiev- Employee Well-Being: The Role vealed that over 35% of consum- to a general sense of comfort, ing further monetary gain and of Trust in Supervisor, ethical ers will stop buying from brands but the ripple effects of this strengthening their competitive leadership actually increases pro- perceived as unethical even if no pandemic will likely continue advantages. ductivity among the workforce for substitute is readily available. for years to come. From Volkswagen and Wells the simple reason that employees Most importantly, there is After a traumatic event, no editorial Fargo, to Monsanto and Ther- widely-known and credible re- one is prepared to perfectly re- anos, there is a lengthy list of com- search confirming the fact that assimilate to their everyday life panies who failed to encourage firms led by ethical leaders are and routines. It has been a year policy and promote ethical values and more profitable in the long-run of constant stress as trauma has thus faced extensive public back- relative to their unethical coun- unfolded every single day with- The Duquesne Duke is the student- lash in addition to tremendous ex- terparts. The United Kingdom’s written, student-managed newspaper out a moment’s reprieve to ef- of Duquesne University. It is published penditures related to reparations, Institute of Business Ethics (IBE), fectively process any of it. every Thursday during the academic civil settlements and the like. in a comprehensive study lasting The world’s collective mental year except during semester breaks and Let’s consider the Volkswagen several months, concluded that state cannot be thrown into an holidays, and prior to final exams. The Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- emissions scandal as a real-life companies demonstrating an emotional centrifuge and be ex- ions of the editors of The Duke and does case. In 2015, the Environmental “ethical culture” financially out- pected to fully function exactly not necessarily reflect the views of the Protection Agency (EPA) accused performed in three critical prof- as it did. There needs to be time students, faculty, administration, stu- Volkswagen of knowingly rigging itability measures: market value to rehabilitate the nation and dent government or the University pub- lications board. Op-ed columns do not thousands of vehicles by installing added, economic value added the world, with an incredible fo- reflect the opinions of The Duke, but software designed to falsely pass and price-to-earnings ratio. cus on mental health. rather are the sole opinions of the col- emissions tests in the U.S. This Although progress has admit- Simply going back “to the way umnists themselves. misconduct eventually led to over Noah Wilbur tedly been made in recent years, things were” would be a dan- Letters policy $30 billion in reparations and civ- opinions editor there is still plenty of room for gerous mistake. The way things Letters to the editor must be typed, il fines alone — a costly reminder improvement as every other day were meant a world unprepared double-spaced and include the writ- of the consequences that arise by have greater trust in those superi- it seems a new story emerges of to combat a pandemic and is er’s name, school/department and phone number for verification. Letters failing to foster an ethical culture. ors who demonstrate principled another distinguished enterprise exactly how we got in this situa- should be no longer than 300 words The point being, as the preced- and honest decision-making. partaking in questionable behav- tion in the first place. and should be delivered to The Duke ing evidence makes abundant- In particular, the study dis- ior that is either completely ille- President Biden recently an- office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed ly clear, unethical behavior is covered a significantly positive gal or right on the verge of break- nounced that the Fourth of to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Tuesday. The editors reserve the right widely prevalent throughout the relationship between ethical ing the law. July “will begin to mark our to edit any and all submitted copies. American business community leadership and trust in the super- In order to foster an inclusive independence from this virus.” All letters must be verified before being due to the lack of ethical leader- visor. In addition, it also claimed and thriving business commu- Keyword “begin” — a couple published. ship from senior management, that a positive correlation ex- nity in America, it is imperative hotdogs and pretty fireworks Corrections/clarifications supervisors and other adminis- ists between trust and work en- that businesses both large and display with a few good friends, Readers should report any story or trative personnel. gagement, as well as a negative small reevaluate, clean up their unfortunately, won’t erase this photo error to The Duke. All legitimate What’s most interesting to me past year. But hopefully, it will errors will be corrected in print the fol- correlation between trust and act and focus on principles that lowing edition. is that the top leadership teams emotional exhaustion. drive value to all stakeholders in- be the beginning of the end of of major corporations as well as Put simply, when trust exists volved, not just the shareholders this horrid virus and the start Contact young ambitious start-ups con- between employees and their su- in search of a handsome return of healing and adapting to this email: [email protected] tinue to engage in impropriety periors, productivity rises because for their investments. brand new world. Opinions 5 Kamala Harris has yet to fully assume her role as Vice President Alexander Wolfe socialism while a frail President quickly throughout the next four staff columnist Biden did nothing. years — Biden’s pacing in intro- Many experts expected Harris ducing policy initiatives seems hope everyone enjoyed the to play a large role in the Biden as slow as it is deliberate — but nice weather on this week’s Administration, given Biden’s Harris seems extremely limited mental health day. As I I own documented content with by the necessity of her presence sat, debating what to do with a his historically large portfolio on Capitol Hill. free day, I couldn’t help but get beside President Obama, and Aides to the vice president distracted by the distinct lack her presentation as the progres- have reported her frustration of politics I was caring about. sive influence to Democratic with the logistical limitations It’s been about a week since I voters. Fox News reported in of her crucial 51st vote. She’s glanced at Apple News, mistak- February that Harris had taken broken more ties than any oth- enly or otherwise, and I caught multiple “solo calls” with key er vice president through two up on some news. The one weird foreign leaders, notably Presi- months, and has been on stand- trend I noticed, which is proba- dent Macron and Prime Minis- by near the Hill a number of bly worth accounting for in your ter Trudeau. other times. media diet, is the weird amount Not to say that Harris’ po- Until quite recently, the vice of attention given to Vice Presi- sitioning is unprecedented or president has been the least rel- dent Kamala Harris. even problematic — Biden him- evant member of the presiden- Fox News, which is reportedly self managed several strategic tial administration. A wonder- experiencing a ratings slump, relationships during the Obama ful example of this is the lack of is diverting a not insignificant administration, namely Israel. communication between Presi- Courtesy of Flickr amount of coverage toward Her involvement with foreign dent Franklin D. Roosevelt and Vice President Kamala Harris has yet to fully assume her role, writes Wolfe. the vice president. It seems the policy has encouraged right- his third VP, Harry Truman. to the role of a senator without Biden’s decisions, but just like Biden Administration would wing media’s portrayal of Harris When FDR died in office at speaking rights, she won’t be in the twilight of Trump, large prefer to place Harris in a more as the Democratic Party’s preor- the beginning of his fourth term, that groundbreaking VP Demo- indiscretions can wholly distort public-facing role, and Fox dained successor to Biden, but he left Truman entirely unin- cratic revisionists are planning News has happily obliged, cov- the truth behind her role as vice formed regarding the intimate how we view politics. for her to be. ering her diplomatic conversa- president is less clear. details of the war effort, so much How quickly we forget that All things considered, this is tions and presence on the trail Apart from casting three tie- so that historians note Truman two months ago, extremists a typical example of political to support the recent COVID-19 breaking votes in the Senate and was unaware of the Manhat- staged an insurrection in the relief package. being extremely present for all tan Project — the development spin: Democrats praising Harris capitol, but the news cycle Yet the key criticism of Har- of Biden’s front-facing events, of the atomic bomb — until the for little, Republicans criticizing moves on to concerns over the ris, at least from Republicans, Harris has been credited with week he became president. her for the same. In the shadow was that she would be an in- little in the first two months of Harris doesn’t seem to oc- of the Trump administration, power Harris wields as vice surmountable leftist force who the Biden Administration. cupy that level of executive ir- the media continues to apply president, or at least another would plunge the country into Admittedly, this could change relevance, but if she’s limited the same political microscope to concern to draw in viewership. Retail health clinics are not the solution to America’s health care crisis Mohammad Sajjad venient for patients by offering seems as if retail health clinics staff columnist retail health clinics. While these are the solution to America’s clinics improve access to health everlasting problem of inac- few years ago, I was look- care, patients should be remind- cessibility to health care, right? ing for a new primary ed that they are not a replace- Not quite. care physician (PCP) to A ment for an individual’s PCP. While it is relatively easy for treat a seasonal cough that had Retail-based clinics (RBCs) an individual to see a provider become quite debilitating. At such as CVS’s MinuteClinic at a retail health clinic, many the time, my insurance com- mainly focus on providing ser- patient cases are too complex to pany was no longer covering my vices for minor illnesses and be seen at an RBC. What seems previous provider given that he injuries. Patients can be treated like a simple case may be some- was out of network. for strep throat or a sprained thing problematic for certain Much to my surprise, af- ankle, all without an appoint- patient populations. ter finding a provider within ment and at a price cheaper In addition, RBCs lack con- my network, I had to wait ap- than a doctor’s office or emer- tinuity of care, which is essen- proximately three weeks to see gency room visit. tial for certain patients. PCPs him. Thanks to the physician’s Companies like CVS have can catch certain things simply expertise, I was able to get my been looking to expand their because they have been seeing cough under control. He is still services even further. Starting the patient regularly. On top of someone I see to this day. How- in 2019, CVS has selected mul- that, the patient-provider rela- Courtesy of Unsplash ever, it’s frightening to think tiple stores across the country tionship can be fragmented if Retail health clinics are failing to provide the care that many Americans require. about how the cough could to serve as HealthHUBs for the patient resorts to visiting an clinics are fine for short-term resorting to retail health clinics have escalated if it had not been their respective communities. RBC on a regular basis. Not only illnesses or for when you can’t where they may not be receiv- treated within a reasonable These HealthHUBs are distinct can this lead to a fragmented re- amount of time. from traditional CVS stores in lationship, but it can also lead see your doctor. Otherwise, pa- ing appropriate care. Gaining entry into the health that they focus mainly on pro- to gaps in the patient’s medical tients should aim to meet with Improving access to care in care system is difficult for many viding services for chronic dis- record, as information from a their PCPs. the United States is no easy reasons. Whether it’s a lack of ease states, such as high blood retail health clinic visit isn’t al- The problem of finding a PCP task. It will take everyone in- available services or inadequate pressure, diabetes and asthma. ways communicated with the still remains. There needs to volved in the healthcare sys- insurance coverage, there are These are conditions that cost patient’s primary provider. be more emphasis on training tem, both physicians and retail many barriers to receiving ad- the U.S. health care system bil- So when should a patient use PCPs and increasing the num- entities alike, to ensure that equate care. Companies such as lions of dollars each year when a retail health clinic? According ber of health care professionals Americans across the country CVS and Walmart have worked not controlled properly. to a report from the American that serve as primary providers. are able to access the care that to make health care more con- Based on this information, it College of Physicians, retail Without this, patients will be they need and deserve. Opinions March 18, 2021 T h e S t y o t r i i n e

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community after they have served from JUSTICE— page 1 their time, many institutions, or- “It’s peacemaking, it’s communi- ganizations and individuals con- ty building, so it's much more than tinue to view them as outsiders just focusing on the offenders,” and do not give them the oppor- Kuehn said. tunity to reintegrate. Criminal justice traditionally puts Black Americans are dispropor- its attention on punishing offenders tionately affected by the criminal and avenging their victims. Restor- justice system, with 27% of all in- ative justice, however, involves all dividuals arrested in 2016 being parties and turns its perspective to- Black — double their share of the ward the relationships between in- total population, according to a dividuals and the society they come 2018 report to the United Nations from. It’s solution-driven, rather by The Sentencing Project. The than punishment-driven. panel emphasized the rejection of “Our current justice system is re- biases that promote stereotypes tributive justice,” Conti said. “ … Re- around returning citizens, espe- storative justice looks at the harms cially those who are Black. suffered by all the engaged parties.” Attendees were encouraged to Restorative justice aims to cre- promote change in their communi- ate a fair process toward achiev- Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor ties and offer suggestions on how ing peace for those involved in The Allegheny County Jail is situated on Second Avenue between Duquesne University's campus and the Monongahela River. to assist returning citizens as they an injustice, and according to the and returning citizen who joined turning citizens bring once they exit major offense, this was a huge chal- re-enter. The panelists emphasized panelists, the United States’ crimi- the webinar from the Lafourche the system, according to Kuehn. lenge during his return to society. the necessity of celebrating the re- nal justice system does not work Parish Correctional Complex in “It would be a waste to keep them “Whenever you’re inside, time turn of incarcerated individuals in support of this cause, and acts Louisiana. behind bars,” she said. “ … They stops. And when you get outside, into communities, reminding peo- more as an “injustice system,” ac- “You’re not really free because of contribute to society and I think you have to catch up,” Charlie said. ple that instead of viewing them in cording to Conti. parole and lack of employment op- that’s the big benefit — and it makes During the panel, Charlie re- judgment, seeking to encourage re- “We have the highest incarcera- portunities and societal judgment,” our communities much safer.” counted the experience of going to turning citizens and fully welcome tion rate on the planet. That tells Terrell said. There’s a learning curve that buy his first phone after re-enter- them back is beneficial to everyone. you that something is terribly Returning citizens find it difficult comes with all types of reintegra- ing society. Released in 2004 af- The panelists agreed that hav- wrong,” Conti said. to get accustomed to life outside tion. Many incarcerated individu- ter 18 years disconnected from the ing an incarceration record in One of the hardest hurdles to mainly due to the stereotypes and als are separated from the rest of outside world, he was shocked to American society is like wearing a overcome for incarcerated individ- biases society has towards offenders. society for decades, which means learn that cordless phones existed. scarlet letter. uals who leave the system — also According to Kuehn, the recidivism they miss out on years of histori- The disconnection returning “We see criminal acts as all de- known as returning citizens — is rate in the nation is at 75% — not be- cal context, technological develop- citizens feel is further heightened fining — people are complex and re-entering society. Once individ- cause individuals want to reoffend, ments and social change. by the response of the communi- they have multiple characteristics uals exit the system, they continue but because society has such a hard For Charlie, a member of the El- ties they return to. While the mes- and traits that contribute to soci- to face obstacles that carry over time welcoming them back. sinore Bennu Think Tank for Re- sage of rehabilitation suggests ety,” Popp said. “No one should from their time inside, according What American society doesn’t storative Justice and returning citi- that returning citizens should be be defined by one moment in to Terrell, a member of the panel see; however, is the benefits that re- zen who served 18 years for his first fully welcomed back into their their life.” Students reflect on a 'spring break' like no other Kellen Stepler editor-in-chief

ith no spring break, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the one- W year anniversary of a year like no other, Duquesne students have felt increas- ing frustration, isolation and anxiety. Insert: Wellbeing Day. On Tuesday, the Duquesne community was able to participate in the university’s first-ever Wellbeing Day, giving students a pause from classes and an opportunity to unwind and de-stress. “This is such an important day to allow both students and faculty the opportunity to not need to think about classes — well, as much as they can,” said Katie Patrizi, president of Duquesne’s Student Wellbe- ing Club. “Everyone has been working tirelessly to make it through this difficult year, and we all deserve this small break to do something for ourselves.” Alex LaFontaine / Staff Photographer Bluff Street was lined up with food trucks Food trucks lined Bluff Street on Tuesday as part of the university's first Wellbeing Day. The semester's last Wellbeing Day is scheduled for April 14. as part of “Food Truck Frenzy” — which was what sophomore secondary education a women’s lacrosse game at Rooney Field Sophomore international relations The trend of Wellbeing Days have ap- major Michaela Shannon said she “loved.” and rock painting on A-Walk. and political science major Riley Moore peared at colleges across the country dur- “I believe [Wellbeing Day] was very much Evening events transitioned to the thought that Duquesne’s Wellbeing Day ing the spring semester in lieu of a tradi- needed and appreciated,” Shannon said. northern side of campus as the Power Cen- was “extremely important for students.” tional week-long “spring break.” Along with Options like Bruster’s Ice Cream, PGH ter held a rock, paper, scissors tournament, “Burnout is real, and having a day to re- Duquesne, colleges like Penn State, the Crepes, The Coop Chic & Waffles, Frank- a Hatha Yoga class and a knockout basket- lax and take a break helps more than you University of Pittsburgh and the Universi- tuary, Sinkers-N-Suds, Oh My Grill and ball tournament. A Wellbeing bingo was know,” Moore said. “So many of us are ty of Pennsylvania have sprinkled days off BRGR were available for students Tuesday. held on Zoom. suffering from other things like depres- throughout the spring semester in hopes to In the afternoon, students had the option The events were presented by the Divi- sion, anxiety, ADHD and other mental ill- give students and staff a break from classes. of attending a meditation session on Zoom, sion of Student Life and the Center for Stu- nesses on top of school, and it gets to be The next Wellbeing Day at Duquesne is mural splash painting in Gumberg Library, dent Wellbeing. too much.” scheduled for Wednesday, April 14. SPORTS 7 March Madness Primer: Gonzaga, Baylor, Illinois among top picks to win bracket Adam Lindner Gillespie and Isaiah Livers, of Vil- and Jacob Hebda lanova and Michigan, respectively, the duquesne duke are likely out for the season due to injury. Following an unprecedented However, these narratives are hiatus, the NCAA tournament is what make the NCAA tournament finally back. such an amazing competition. It Despite copious program pauses, highlights tales of redemption, per- drastic scheduling adjustments and severance and the unthinkable. For a dearth of spectators, March Mad- every coach, player and program, ness is set to commence March 18. there is a story. However, the ongoing COVID-19 With that, here’s a breakdown pandemic will certainly make its of our favorites, contenders and impact felt. Only a limited number sleepers. of fans will be in attendance. All games will be played in the state of Favorites – Programs most likely Indiana. The NCAA has developed to earn a national championship multiple contingency plans to en- sure a successful event. Gonzaga: Is this the year the Zags While organizers are optimis- finally win it all? Even in the ancil- tic, COVID-19 will no doubt cast a lary West Coast Conference, a 26-0 long shadow over the tourney. The record is impressive. Gonzaga beat aforementioned measures are de- tournament teams Kansas, West signed to protect safety, but as we Virginia, Iowa, Virginia and BYU during its regular season. They well know by now, circumstances Courtesy Megan Lee possess the experience and person- can change quickly. St. Bonaventure’s Jalen Holmes (#5) dunks the basketball against Duquesne in the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Hopefully all players, coaches nel to do it, led by lottery pick-to- Tournament in Richmond, VA. St. Bonaventure went on to win the conference tournament and will play LSU in and involved individuals remain be Jalen Suggs and talented scorer the first round of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. safe and healthy for the duration Corey Kispert. Perhaps this is the year Mark Few gets it done. into national title consideration. injury be an issue? of the tournament. Assuming they While the Illini’s roster consists West Virginia: The Mountain- do, this should be an electrifying eers boast a strong frontcourt led Baylor: Baylor spent much of the of several quality playmakers, the Iowa: The program is having a return for the Big Dance. by Derek Culver. Like many other season ranked No. 2 behind Gon- team will go only as far as Dosun- historic season, but the Hawkeyes’ The storylines and related ques- teams in this tier, inconsistency zaga, but hasn’t been the same mu takes it. record against ranked teams is un- tions are plentiful and captivating. could plague any title hopes. Guard since returning from a COVID-19 impressive. Can Luka Garza and Can Gonzaga complete the first un- Miles McBride is talented enough program pause a few weeks ago. Contenders – Clear questions to company reverse that trend? Keep defeated season since 1976? Can to be a difference-maker for Bob Baylor had been undefeated prior address, but still in the mix to win an eye on shooter Joe Wieskamp’s Patrick Ewing’s Georgetown Hoyas Huggins’ team, which was one of to the shutdown, then returned it all status as he continues to return continue their unlikely run? How the better teams in one of the coun- from the pause rusty. It fought to from a bad ankle sprain March 7. far will future NBA lottery picks try’s top conferences this year (Big fend off lowly Iowa State in its first Michigan: The Wolverines’ rota- Cade Cunningham and Evan Mob- tion is as deep as any. The critical Ohio State: The duo of Duane 12). ley carry their respective teams? game back Feb. 23, then dropped a Feb. 27 game at Kansas and lost question: If senior star Isaiah Liv- Washington Jr. and E.J. Liddell Per usual, there is also a spate Texas: Shaka Smart’s Longhorns March 12 to Oklahoma State in the ers is done for the season, can any- powers this potent offensive squad, of uplifting stories. Hartford and are one of the more intriguing Big 12 tourney. Still, the Bears are one fill his place? Point guard Mike though a late-season losing streak Grand Canyon are making their in- teams entering March Madness. a juggernaut entering the NCAA Smith has been a nice addition highlighted some concerns. Can augural tournament appearances. Smart has struggled to meet lofty tournament, led by a high-powered since his transfer from Columbia, the Buckeyes stay consistent on Rutgers and Drexel are each back expectations since leaving VCU backcourt consisting of Jared But- and Hunter Dickinson has been both ends of the floor? for the first time since the 1990s. for the Texas job. But this season’s ler, MaCio Teague, Davion Mitchell marvelous. The coaching stories are likewise team is one of the most talented and Adam Flagler. Arkansas: The Razorbacks have intriguing, including Rick Pitino’s Alabama: The Crimson Tide’s one of the country’s most talented teams in the nation, boasting a triumphant tourney return, the promising blend of veteran experi- Illinois: Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi starting five, featuring SEC Player players in Moses Moody and were rapid ascents of Juwan Howard ence and young talent. Texas is ath- Cockburn have been a two-headed of the Year Herbert Jones, is domi- extremely hot prior to an SEC tour- and Nate Oats and Mark Few chas- nant. Alabama is fresh off a confer- nament loss to LSU. A run to the letic, can shoot from distance and is ing that elusive first championship. monster for the Fighting Illini this season and a well-rounded sup- ence championship, but will the Final Four is certainly fathomable Of course, there are stories of potential loss of Joshua Primo to for this team. see MADNESS— page 8 heartbreak, too. Seniors Collin porting cast has catapulted Illinois

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Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next

1. St. Bonaventure 11-4 16-4 W3 NCAA vs. LSU 1. Dayton 12-1 14-3 L1 WNIT vs. N. Iowa 3/19 2. VCU 10-4 20-7 L1 NCAA vs. Oregon State 2. Fordham 8-2 12-4 L1 WNIT vs. Delaware 3/19 3. Davidson 7-4 13-8 L1 NIT vs. NC State 3/18 3. Rhode Island 11-4 11-8 L1 Season complete 4. UMass 7-4 9-7 L1 Season complete 4. St. Louis 9-4 12-5 L1 vs. DePaul on 3/19 5. Saint Louis 6-4 14-6 L1 NIT vs. Miss. St. on 3/20 5. VCU 10-5 16-10 W4 NCAA vs. Indiana 3/22 6. George Mason 8-6 13-9 L1 Season complete 6. Richmond 9-6 13-9 L1 Season complete 7. Dayton 9-7 14-10 L2 NIT vs. Memphis 3/20 7. UMass 7-5 14-7 L1 WNIT vs. Villanova 3/19 8. Richmond 6-5 14-8 W1 NIT vs. TBA on 3/25 8. La Salle 7-10 12-14 L1 Season complete

9. Duquesne 7-7 9-9 L1 Season complete 9. Duquesne 4-7 5-11 L2 Season complete

10. Rhode Island 7-10 10-15 L3 Season complete 10. St. Joseph’s 5-9 7-9 L1 Season complete 11. G. Washington 3-5 5-12 L1 Season complete 11. G. Washington 5-9 9-14 L1 Season complete 12. La Salle 6-12 9-17 L2 Season complete 12. Davidson 5-10 9-14 L1 Season complete 13. St. Joseph’s 3-9 5-15 L1 Season complete 13. St. Bonaventure 5-12 6-15 L3 Season complete 14. Fordham 2-11 2-12 L3 Season complete 14. George Mason 0-14 3-19 L15 Season complete 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Favorites, contenders and sleepers — The Duke breaks down the March Madness bracket

from MADNESS— page 7 one of the most talented teams in the nation, boasting a prom- ising blend of veteran experi- ence and young talent. Texas is athletic, can shoot from distance and is fun to watch. It’s possible we watch them dance deep into March.

Virginia: Per usual, Tony Ben- nett’s team is well-balanced. However, following a COVID- 19-induced pause, will the Cava- liers be at their best? The team had to leave the ACC tournament last week after positive coronavi- rus tests within its program.

Oklahoma State: Cade Cun- ningham is likely the first overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. If his supporting cast plays well, the Cowboys are capable of beat- Courtesy Megan Lee ing anyone. Osun Osunniyi (#21) scores against Duquesne in the Atlantic 10 tournament last week. According to Duke sports editor Adam Lindner and staff writer Jacob Hebda, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies are a “sleeper team” to watch for in the NCAA March Madness Tournament. Florida State: Leonard Ham- ilton has been successful in Tal- egon, but this team is led by in 2013. Thanks to James Bouk- boasts one of the most cohesive UNC Greensboro: The SoCon- lahassee for years now and this Eugene Omoruyi, Chris Duarte night, the program is now enjoy- starting lineups in the nation. champion Spartans drew a tough season’s team has been exciting. and LJ Figueroa. Interestingly, ing the NCAA tournament for the Lofton, Jaren Holmes, Osun draw: No. 13 UNCG will face Scottie Barnes is projected to be Williams Jr. will face an Atlantic first time in five years, too. UCo- Osunniyi, Dominick Welch and 4-seed Florida State in the open- a top-10 NBA pick this summer 10 opponent in Oregon’s open- nn won six of its last seven regu- Jalen Adaway each average at ing round. But it’s March, right? and Hamilton’s team is complete ing matchup (No. 10 VCU). This lar season games and slaughtered least 32.8 minutes a game -- Lof- There are bound to be Cinderel- with other playmakers. M.J. 7-seed could outperform its ex- DePaul in the Big East tourney ton plays 38.4 a night. If Lofton, la-type teams dancing into the Walker has been phenomenal. pectations. before falling to Creighton. It Holmes, Welch or Adaway begin second weekend of action, and This Florida State squad is scary. wouldn’t be the first time a UCo- to feel it from downtown, it may the Spartans might be one of Texas Tech: The Red Raid- nn team has parlayed late-season be Upset Alert time for the Bon- them. Isaiah Miller, a high-fly- Sleepers – Don’t be surprised if ers’ defensive tenacity will make magic into March Madness if this nies’ opponents. Osunniyi is a ing finisher at the rim, is one of these teams make a deep run them a tough out. Mac McClung squad wins a few games. Bouk- talented shot-blocking deterrent the most athletic players in this has been terrific in his first sea- night will need to be outstanding in the paint. year’s tournament. The senior is Oregon: Injuries and pauses son in Lubbock after transferring for a Huskies run. also one of the most decorated have contributed to an under- from Georgetown this past off- Georgetown: We’ve seen other players in program history and seeding of this talented Ducks season. St. Bonaventure: The Bon- Big East tournament teams find is coming off a dominant run in roster. Duquesne transfer Eric nies enjoyed a historic season their stride at the right time and the conference tournament. The Williams Jr. has averaged 10.4 Connecticut: The Huskies are this year, earning A-10 regular make unlikely postseason runs Spartans-Seminoles game on points and 6.1 rebounds per back in the Big East this sea- season and tournament champi- (see: 2011 UConn squad). Don’t Saturday might be more interest- game in his first season at Or- son for the first time since the onships. Led by all-league guard count out these Hoyas. ing than you’d think. original conference disbanded Kyle Lofton, St. Bonaventure Unlucky Duquesne men’s soccer team falls to Dayton, 4-2

Carrie Jefferson said. “We were very excited to be out, and composure on the ball.” The Dukes ended with a total of 21 shots staff writer it’s just nice to be back on our pitch.” Moving into the second half, Duquesne compared to Dayton’s 28 in the 4-2 loss. As soon as the whistle blew, the Dukes looked to defend its lead until the 55th “We talk about it all the time [that] exhibited that positive energy: Within the minute, when Dayton’s Adjei Kingsford whether we’re up 5-0 or down 5-0, we Three goals in three minutes were too opening minute, junior Logan Muck found tied it up. The game continued to be a still got to represent ourselves well and much for Duquesne to overcome in the back of the net from senior Ryan tight match -- even resulting in an unfor- still [have] to learn from the situation,” Wednesday’s game between the Dukes Landry’s cross. tunate head collision between Duquesne’s Brooks said. “We were in it for 60 minutes and Dayton Flyers. “It’s a great way to start a game,” Brooks Eric Zech and Dayton’s Jake Feiner (Zech ready to go and then a couple quick goals On a beautiful St. Patrick’s Day after- said. “Everyone had good energy and I received a yellow card). [sucked] the life out, but I think the guys noon, the Duquesne men’s soccer team thought the intent to keep it moving for- Dayton’s Jonas Fjeldberg scored in the responded as well as we could have. hosted its home opener against Dayton ward was positive as well.” 77th minute moments later, then anoth- “We just kind of tried to keep moving at Rooney Field. Despite a Duquesne goal Following the early goal, the Flyers er goal came no less than a minute later forward.” within the first minute of the game, the (1-3, 1-1 A-10) and Dukes battled for the from Kingsford. The momentum didn’t Looking ahead, the Dukes are set to bat- Flyers came back and netted four goals in rest of the half with the possession be- stop there as a 79th-minute finish from tle Saint Louis March 20 at Rooney Field. the second half to defeat the Dukes, 4-2. ing nearly split between the two. Dayton Toluwalase Oladeinbo gave the Flyers a In terms of the team, one thing rings true: With only two games played prior to posted 13 shots to Duquesne’s nine at the 4-1 edge. Learning from past mistakes is key. Wednesday’s game, the Dukes (1-2, 1-1 halftime break. Despite a three-goal difference, “I think you saw a young team that’s Atlantic 10) entered the match having last “[During halftime, we talked about] Duquesne pushed until the end. It was hopefully had an opportunity to learn played against St. Bonaventure March 13. keeping the energy high, [and] doing the awarded a penalty kick in the 90th min- something today and take a step forward,” Duquesne beat the Bonnies, 1-0, and was same things we had done in the first half,” ute which sophomore Nate Dragisich put Brooks said. “We gotta be 90-minute itching to host its first home game. Brooks said. “We wanted to keep moving away nicely, cutting the Dukes’ deficit to ready and [make] sure we’re hungry and “The energy was very positive [before forward and [have] just a little bit more two. ready to go.” the game],” Head Coach Chase Brooks March 18, 2021 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 2021 Grammy Awards show humanity, normalcy week’s Capri Scarcelli a&e editor events ho would’ve thought an award show in the Red Masquers: The Pittsburgh W middle of a pandemic Monologue Project could still be so charming? Thursday, March 18, Friday, The 63rd Annual Grammy March 19, and Saturday, Awards kicked off in the warm March 20 @ 8 p.m. skies of Los Angeles. in a large outdoor tent, adorned with floral Join Red Masquers for a full- pieces, delicate vines and dainty length show of funny, heartfelt string lights that made the show monologues inspired by feel like magic again. Pittsburgh life! Limited live au- Hosted by The Daily Show dience attendence available as host Trevor Noah, he assured the well as free Zoom streaming. audience that the select celebri- ties present were socially-dis- tanced and fashionably masked DPC DUNite: Epic Bingo Pt. 2 for CDC protocols, with micro- Friday, March 19 @ 9 p.m. phones on opposite sides of the stage for less contact. Performers Join DPC for another round of eagerly awaited their time to virtual bingo! Come win big. shine inside the Los Angeles courtesy of grammy.com Convention Center. The Grammy Awards continue to entertain audiences even in unprecedented times. Noah was quick-witted and concise with his speeches in she was “embarrassed” to beat the record for most Grammys won Year went to R&B artist H.E.R. between awards and performanc- out rapper Megan Thee Stallion, by any male or female artist with for her single “I Can’t Breathe,” a es; he was ready at any moment taking half of her speech to apol- a whopping 28 Grammys under momentous piece about the trag- to crack a joke or awe over the ogize for her not winning. her belt. This was announced with edies and uproar surrounding the upcoming winners. From one award to the “You deserve this,” Eilish said. standing ovations and cheers after death of George Floyd. next, there was a musical inter- “You had a year that I think is Beyoncé’s Best R&B Performance With new records and old ones, releases lude that brought excitement to untoppable. You are a queen. I win with Black Parade, which the Grammys also paid tribute to want to cry thinking about how also makes her daughter, Blue Ivy, the announcements, with antici- the artists that passed away since Chemtrails Over the Country Club pating audience members rock- much I love you… genuinely, this the second-youngest performer to 2020, including performances Lana Del Rey ing back and forth in their seats goes to her. Can we just cheer for ever win a Grammy. honoring the late Bill Withers, Friday, March 19 to hear “and the Grammy goes Megan Thee Stallion please?” “This is so overwhelming. I have Little Richard, Eddie Van Halen, to.” Along with this, the award This caused some controver- been working my whole life since Mary Wilson, Kenny Rogers and Her seventh studio album, Lana show gave artist introductions sy, as some believed Eilish was I was nine-years-old. And I can’t more. This was done in a beauti- Del Rey's latest work is said to for each performer, giving a little being humble, as others believe believe this happened. This is such ful compilation of photos rotat- soon "delight fans and infuri- background on their career and it was a common Grammy trope a magical night.” Beyoncé said. ing on the screen with snippets ate detractors," according to an prior works before their moment for a white artist to mention a K-pop group BTS even made of songs from each artist. album review from Louder Than in the spotlight. more-deserving Black artist in Grammy history as the first Toward the end of the award War. The first performance of the their speech to highlight the lack Korean music group to perform show, there was an announce- night probably garnered the most of representation in the award at the Grammys. Although they ment of condemnation toward Justice publicity, and for good reason: show nominations. Eventually, did not win, they were nomi- any racism, sexism, anti-semi- Justin Bieber Harry Styles wooed fans with a she took the award with grace. nated for Best Pop Duo/Group tism and other forms of discrimi- Friday, March 19 black leather suit and a bright green Megan Thee Stallion still won Performance, which was given nation. It said that all nominees Bieber's sixth studio album is feather boa, crooning to his hit big, as she won the awards for to Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga and winners should be honored set to follow up and compliment Best New Artist, Best Rap Song for their single “Rain on Me.” single “Watermelon Sugar,” which and respected for the work they previous album Changes. eventually won him the award for and Best Rap Performance for her Adding to the magic of the put out in the past year. Best Pop Solo Performance. single “Savage” featuring Beyoncé. night, Taylor Swift’s whole aura The liveliness, the human- The comradery of the art- Megan performed with rap artist felt like a dream. In a pop- ity, the raw energy of the award ists was admirable, as pop art- Cardi B, where the TikTok trend ping flowery dress with match- show radiated what music is truly ist Billie Eilish nodded along to “W.A.P.” finally came to life. They ing mask, Swift performed her about. With natural awkward Styles’ performance, seamless- truly did not hold back with the singles “Cardigan,” “August” interactions, like Lizzo fighting ly transitioning into her own. choreography, and even Noah and “Willow” in a short medley, to open the announcement enve- capri's Standing on a car in a glowing made a slightly creepy one-liner which was simply a jaw-drop- lope, Ringo Starr referring to The emerald smoke with a jeweled about being in bed with Megan and ping cottage core dream. It was Beatles as "that band I used to headpiece, Eilish’s “Everything Cardi. Doja Cat performed soon whimsical, fun and probably the be in," everyone jumping a little complaints I Wanted” was nothing short thereafter, another TikTok hit tak- most captivating performance of when a car beeped outside — it felt of mesmerizing with her low ing the stage with “Say So,” includ- the night. No wonder Swift won genuine, reminding us that these Everything runs out eventually vocals and minimalistic stature. ing the choreography that everyone Album of the Year with Folklore. artists we listen to and look up Eilish was awarded Best Song has been doing in their bedrooms Along these lines, Best Country to — they are regular people, too. Honestly, it's not a Duquesne giveaway or Written for Visual Media with since the quarantine hit. Album went to Miranda Lambert You can still stream the event if supplies don't run out within the her single “No Time to Die” as As for Beyoncé? She made for her album Wildcard, as Best Grammy Awards on Paramount+ first 10 minutes. well as Record of the Year for strides and made history while Pop Vocal Album went to Dua or get the full list of nominees and With Wellness Day becoming almost a “Everything I Wanted.” When doing it, tying country singer Lipa for Future Nostalgia, accom- award winners at grammy.com. holiday for Duquesne students, we barely accepting the award, Eilish said Alison Krauss with 27 awards, panied by touching performances got a chance for food trucks and care then half an hour later breaking from both artists. Song of the packages with the dreadfully long lines snaking around all of A-Walk. Mank The Trial of the Promising The trucks were supposed to stay until Best Picture Nominees 6 p.m., but food ran out around 2 p.m. I Where to watch: Netflix Young Woman wasn't even on campus at that point, and for the Chicago 7 that was my original dinner plan. Where to watch: Amazon 2021 Sound of Metal Where to watch: Netflix Furthermore, the Duquesne St. Patrick's Prime Day shirts ran out within mere minutes, Oscars: Where to watch: only supplied with 200 shirts on first- Judas and the come, first-serve basis. Where to Amazon Prime The Father Black Messiah Where to watch: in theaters Either I'm terribly unlucky this Paddy's Watch day or I'm really bad at checking my Nomadland watch. Where to watch: Minari — Capri Scarcelli Where to watch: Hulu in theaters Where to watch: Amazon Prime, YouTube, etc. 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Popular Netflix shows approved by The Duquesne Duke Rio Scarcelli Criminal Investigation TV finds out she became pregnant from staff writer Shows: “World’s Most Want- a medical slip-up. ed” (2020) Reality TV: “Survivor” (2000 - t has been a year since COVID-19 Not all criminals receive justice in Unknown) facilitated a national quarantine: the face of law. “World’s Most Want- Now spanning 41 seasons, “Sur- Ileaving people alone in their ed” explores five of the most danger- vivor” follows the adventures of a homes with not much to do outside ous criminals, how they evaded po- group of averagely-skilled contes- of it. Because of this, Netflix took lice and what became of them. tants put through trials in the wild the reins as one of the most popular to see who can triumph as the lone go-to quarantine activities to keep New Releases: “Lupin” (2021 - survivor. people entertained, preoccupied and Unknown) content. Omar Sy’s “The Adventures of British TV Shows: “Sherlock” The rise in the platform's growth Arsene Lupin” inspired a series (2010 - 2017) and popularity caused many new TV shortened to “Lupin.” This follows In following a more modern twist shows to be bought and created for the story of thief Assaine Diop who on the classic character Sherlock its viewers. While people steadily admires the work of Arsene Lupin: Holmes, the sleuth, and his partner, make their way out of the coronavi- one of the most notorious thieves John Watson, investigate the crimes rus era, there are still some binge- of his time. Diop makes attempts of 21st-century London. Much to his worthy shows people can visit to pass to avenge his father from a lucrative dismay, Sherlock’s wit and ability are some time. gang of aristocrats who had done exploited by the media and govern- him wrong. ment: imploring his help in greater Netflix Originals: “Ginny and ways than he could imagine. Georgia” (2021) Golden-Globe Award Winning In a show that explores the dy- TV Shows: “Jane the Virgin” Watch Together for Old Kids: namic of a daughter and mother (2014 - 2019) “Avatar: The Last Airbender” duo, 15-year-old Ginny often finds A young, religious Latina girl Jane (2005-2008) herself being more mature than her lives her life in strict celibacy. She is While this was popular at the be- 30-year-old mother Georgia Miller. in for the greatest shock when she ginning of quarantine, it is never courtesy of unsplash too late to go back to “Avatar.” The With more time on our hands, streaming services offer COVID-safe entertainment. show follows young Aang as he dis- covers a race of ancient people given Documentaries: “The Mind of Comedies: “I’m Not Okay with the ability to control Earth’s natural Aaron Hernandez” (2020) This” (2020) elements. Taking on the role of The In this three-part docuseries, a A girl brought up with superpow- Last Airbender, Ang must train him- timeline goes through the crimes and ers tries her best to navigate her life, self to restore peace to a divided na- schemes of ex-football star Aaron family and her crush on her best tion. Hernandez and how he came to his friend. 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