Joe Biden Makes Last-Minute Campaign Stop in Pittsburgh
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November 5, 2020 Volume 103 Number 11 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Trump Joe Biden makes last-minute team files campaign stop in Pittsburgh lawsuit to Colleen Hammond stop vote news editor counting in On the eve of one of the most contentious elections in modern history, democratic presidential Pennsylvania nominee Joe Biden hosted his fi- nal campaign rally at Heinz Field. Kellen Stepler To adhere to social distanc- ing guidelines and COVID-19 editor-in-chief prevention tactics, the outdoor, drive-thru rally featured dozens After a tumultuous couple of of cars packed with Biden sup- months leading up to the elec- porters in masks and Biden-Har- tion, election day finally arrived ris shirts. yesterday – with all eyes on the While Biden and his running keystone state to help determine mate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-C), the winner of this year’s presiden- drew a substantial crowd, this fi- tial election. nal rally featured celebrity guest, On Wednesday afternoon, the Lady Gaga. Trump campaign filed lawsuits in Gaga took the stage to give an Pennsylvania, Michigan and Geor- impassioned speech voicing her gia, demanding better access for deep belief in the Biden campaign. campaign observers to locations “We need you, we need your where ballots are being counted. family, we need your friends, They also raised concerns regard- we need your heart,” Gaga said. ing absentee ballots. “Vote like your life depends on it, “Pennsylvania is going to count or vote like your children’s lives every vote and make sure that ev- depends on it, because they do.” eryone has their voice heard,” Wolf Her words were met with said in a statement. “Pennsylvania swells of cheers and honking car is going to fight every single at- horns, and she urged every Penn- Katia Faroun / Features Editor tempt to disenfranchise voters and sylvanian to go out and vote if Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden made his final campaign stop in the parking lot of Heinz Field. His outdoor, continue to administer a free and they had not already done so. drive-thru rally featured speaker and musical guest, Lady Gaga. fair election. Our election officials “We all know that this thing at the state and local level should may come down to Pennsylva- their vehicles to watch the pop star. rallies, the crowd began chant- age voters, all bundled up from be free to do their jobs without nia,” Gaga said, a prediction that After her performance and ing “fire Fauci” to which Trump the cold and wearing masks, intimidation or attacks. These at- has since come true as the final speech, a number of other responded “maybe after the elec- stood on the edge of the parking tempts to subvert the democratic ballots in swing states like Penn- speeches were made by top Biden tion.” lot on North Shore Drive, watch- process are disgraceful.” sylvania are being counted. supporters and Harris, who re- In his speech, Biden confirmed ing the rally from the jumbotron The results in Pennsylvania – Gaga’s final appeal to voters was minded the crowd of the gravity that, if elected, he will keep Dr. behind Biden. and across the country – are not to call attention to the infamous of this election from Philadelphia. Fauci at the forefront of the The crowd of students and confirmed yet, as votes are still be- Access Hollywood tapes in which “This is the most consequen- White House’s pandemic re- young people faced multiple ver- ing counted. Trump made lewd comments tial election of our lifetimes, and sponse. He also stated his dedi- bal altercations with two groups Before the election, Wolf said about grabbing women’s genitals. the decision we make will, with- cation to “listening to scientists.” of a dozen Trump supporters that due to the state not pre- “Everybody, no matter how out any question, last for genera- “The power to change the who came to protest the rally on canvassing mail-in ballots, the you identify, now is your chance tions,” Harris said. country is in your hands,” Biden the opposite side of the street. results will take longer than to vote against Donald Trump, a Surrounded by a parking lot said as he stood behind a podium Armed with Trump flags and usual. Pre-canvassing is opening man who believes his fame gives full of Biden supporters, Biden that read “battle for the soul of bullhorns, the Trump supporters mail-in ballots before election him the right to grab one of your took the stage to cheers and the nation.” attempted to drown out parts of day, but not counting them. daughters, or sisters, or moth- honking horns around 9:15 p.m. He restated the need for a new era Biden’s speech by laying on their “We may not know the results ers or wives by any part of their After thanking the crowd for of hope and unity, by telling Trump car horns, driving up and down today…but I encourage everyone bodies,” Gaga said as she ended their presence, Biden proceeded to “pack his flags and go home.” the block, shouting, booing and all of us to take a deep breath and her speech. “Vote for Joe. He’s a to go through the laundry list “I’m going to heal this coun- chanting “four more years.” just be patient,” Wolf said at a press good person.” of highly contested issues vot- try,” Biden said. The young Biden supporters conference Tuesday night. Gaga also performed her hit ers seem to be prioritizing this Inside the parking lot, Biden was engaged with this crowd, and On Wednesday morning, Wolf songs “Shallow” and “You & I.” cycle. He made sure to address once again met with cheers and both sides of the street exchanged noted that the delay of the results Her performance brought the the growing concerns about Dr. honking horns. But outside, the expletives, frequently shouting at are a “stress test of democracy.” crowd to their feet, with many Anthony Fauci’s future employ- parking lot told a different story. see BIDEN— page 2 see TRUMP— page 2 climbing to the roofs or hoods of ment. At one of Trump’s final A group of roughly 60 college- ... opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... A Call for Action "All it needed Dukes to open 100 Years of Pittsburgh's air quality was a spark" season in L'ville Radio once again receives Civil rights champion DU will play three Commemoration of a failing grade Sala Udin talks MLK, games at UL multi- Pittsburgh staple Hill District in 1960s team event Pittsburgh @theduquesneduke PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 9 2 POLICE briefs Biden, Gaga Trump fights to stop Update: Here are the crimes reported campaign at vote counting in PA from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3. BSU's fight in Allegheny County, compared to from TRUMP— page 1 On Oct. 26, Duquesne police Heinz Field Heidelbaugh’s 35.11%. received a call that a student “Make no mistake: our democ- For Pennsylvania Auditor Gen- had climbed over the fence for equality, racy is being tested in this election,” eral, Republican Timothy Defoor in the Grotto area. Officers from BIDEN— page 1 responded to the area and Wolf said. “The basic rule of one is leading Democrat Nina Ahmad observed a male smoking person, one vote – that still carries, 51.39% - 44.41% statewide. Ahmad Bias Edu- marijuana. The student was each other about highly contested and it has to carry here.” has received 55.87% of the vote in referred to the Office of issues including Trump’s handling As of Wednesday afternoon, dem- Allegheny County, compared to De- Student Conduct. of the pandemic, the Black Lives ocratic candidate Joe Biden is lead- foor’s 39.73%. cation Re- Matter movement, conflict with ing Republican incumbent Donald For state treasurer, Republican On Oct. 27, a student Iran and protections for the LG- Trump in the electoral college, 264- Stacy Garrity is leading Democrat reported a fake check scam. BTQ+ community. 214. 270 electoral votes are needed Joe Torsella 50.63% to 46% state- sponse In an unexpected turn of events, to secure the presidency. As of 4 wide. Torsella received 56.98% of Also on Oct. 27, Duquesne p.m. Wednesday afternoon, Penn- the vote in Allegheny County, com- police were notified of a drone the young Biden supporters un- furled their flag and began aggres- sylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, pared to Garrity’s 39.08%. Team an- that crashed outside of Trinity Duquesne University is part of Hall. When officers arrived, sively singing Cardi B’s “WAP” at Nevada and Alaska had not been the drone was on the ground. the group of Trump supporters. called by the Associated Press. the state’s 18th congressional dis- Officers confiscated the drone. “It was peaceful over there. I As of Wednesday afternoon, 55% trict, and 19th legislative district. nounced felt safe over there,” said Audrie of mail-in ballots in Allegheny Coun- In the 18th district, Democrat Mike Prudnick, a Biden supporter in the ty had been counted, and 58.97% Doyle recorded 68.66% of the vote T compared to Republican challeng- h crowd of college students. had been counted statewide. e F “We are exactly where we want to er Luke Edison Negron’s 31.34%. S Prudnick was at the rally with BLACK t o be,” said Pennsylvania secretary of Democrat Jake Wheatley ran unop- her close friend Indih Bleher, who r k i posed in the 19th district.