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NATHAN REGA mal in the near future, This comes after “Being vaccinated not Editor-in-Chief citing the low number of President Joe Biden’s only protects yourself [email protected] positive cases PSUGA March 11 announcement but also your family and has seen, according to the to urge states to make all friends.” One year after the ini- COVID-19 Dashboard. American adults eligible In the spirit of re- tial COVID-19 lockdown, “Barring some terrible for COVID-19 vaccina- turning to normalcy, the Penn State Greater thing happening, the plan tions by May 1. Edmondson announced Allegheny (PSUGA) is for the fall of 2021 to “Because of all the plans to host an in-person community continues to look like the fall of 2019, work we’ve done, we will commencement for Spring follow pandemic precau- where everybody’s back have enough vaccine for 2021 graduates on May 8 tions, including wearing together and we’re on all adults in America by in accordance with Uni- face masks on campus and campus for classes and the end of May,” Biden versity policies. attending socially dis- clubs and organizations,” said during his address to “Our Wunderley tanced or remote classes. Edmonson said. the nation. Gymnasium is a venue “We are continuing to Health Service “That’s months ahead that can host our com- follow the same protocol Coordinator, Jennifer of schedule, and we are mencement aligned with as well as random testing Ross, agreed with mobilizing thousands of Pennsylvania Department being ongoing,” Director Edmondson. vaccinators to put the vac- of Health guidance,” of Student Services and “The cases have been cine in one’s arm.” Edmondson explained. Engagement, Lorraine very low here at GA and While there is current- “We will need to Craven, stated, “We have that is a testament to all ly no expected vaccination remain flexible and con- not heard anything regard- students, staff and faculty requirement on campus, tinue to follow public ing vaccination require- following the guidelines,” students are encouraged health guidelines. We are ments for future semes- she said. “I hope that with to receive their shot when prepared to adjust plans, ters.” vaccinations increasing it becomes available to if necessary, based on Dr. Jacqueline and all continuing to fol- them. changing virus conditions Edmondson, chancellor low the guideline, we may “I was hesitant, but the or changes in public health and chief academic officer, soon have some sense of benefits outweighed the guidelines,” she added. is hopeful that campus normalcy.” risk,” Ross said. (Continued on next page) will be returning to nor- The GA-ZETTE NEWS MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 3 (Continued from page 2) semester will have the opportunity to enroll in a While plans are not fi- new social work major. nalized, there will be lim- “We’ll be able to regis- its to the number of guests ter students in the bache- permitted. All guests lor of social work degree SPRING 2021 will be required to wear in the summer and fall. IN-PERSON COMMENCEMENT face masks and maintain I’m really excited about physical distance per the that,” Edmondson said. Tickets are required for graduates and their guests University’s guidelines “We hired Dr. Christopher who will attend the in-person Spring 2021 and procedures to mitigate Robinson to be our first Commencement, planned for Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the spread of COVID-19. social work professor and 1:00 P.M. in the Wunderley Gymnasium. “The ceremony will he brings a wonderful look a little different than experience to the degree Students will receive an email to their Penn State it did in the past. For program. I’m excited account before April 15. The email will contain example, we won’t have about him joining our specific information concerning the ticket reservation the platform party, the faculty, then joining our process. faculty who sit up on the campus community.” stage,” Edmondson added. Edmondson hopes the No one without a ticket will be permitted to attend “But at least we’ll be able degree offering will attract or participate in the ceremony. to meet in person and a diverse population of congratulate each of our students. She added that If you have any questions about commencement, graduates.” the social work program please email the Spring 2021 Commencement Planning Additionally, PSUGA’s will be special, as Greater Committee at [email protected]. commencement will be Allegheny is the first and live-streamed to provide currently only Penn State a virtual option for those campus to offer the major. who can’t attend in-per- “We will be collab- son. A University-wide orating with other cam- virtual commencement puses that may want to will be held on May 9 at offer some of the courses virtual.commencement. that are in that degree psu.edu. program,” she explained. With finals only a “But for now, we’re the month away, Penn State is only campus offering it.” once again reimplement- While the PSUGA ing its opt-in alternative community will continue grading system for the to mask up for the remain- Spring 2021 semester der of the Spring semester, to support students who Fall 2021 may bring the may be facing academic normalcy everyone craves. challenges due the ongo- “I’m really looking for- ing coronavirus pandemic. ward to having everyone Students are strongly ad- back on campus again in vised to speak with their the near future,” advisors when making the Edmondson said. “Each decision to use alternative day it feels like we’re get- grades. ting closer and closer to Students returning to that reality. We’ve certain- PSUGA for the Fall 2021 ly turned a corner here.” 4 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 NEWS The GA-ZETTE PSUGA’S TASK FORCE ON RACIAL EQUITY & JUSTICE Creating an anti-racist campus ALISHA TARVER in undergrad. He ad- News Editor dressed how getting down [email protected] to the grassroot level and listening to people’s stor- Penn State Greater ies has made his teaching Allegheny (PSUGA) practices more applicable is working to create an to his students. anti-racist campus with “When you have a its Task Force on Racial chance to walk out and Equity and Justice com- see many of the conditions ponent of its Crossing that many of these people Bridges Summit signature are faced with, you begin program. to understand it can’t be The task force was pro- that they’re just lazy,” posed last summer by Dr. Dr. Johnathan White teaching class, pre-pandemic and racial equity. purpose. White said. “It forces you Jacqueline Edmondson, White expressed his “I went to a Black col- to think deeper and also chancellor and chief aca- observations in his col- lege in Atlanta. We were see the humanity.” demic officer, to combat leagues and the campus taught to be woke. So, I White also obtained racism and promote social community since the developed my social con- his understanding of the justice on the Greater implementation of the task sciousness there coming challenges oppressed Allegheny campus. force. He said one of the out of undergrad,” White groups face because of The task force, con- biggest advantages the said. He completed his his experience as a Black sisting of faculty, staff team has is the campus graduate work at the man raised in an impov- and students, is led by Dr. community’s eagerness to University of Pittsburgh erished community. This Johnathan White, assis- make a difference. and contributes this part has been a driving factor tant teaching professor of “In doing this work of his education to his in his work as an activist, history. It consists of two we all put a mirror up to current broader under- educator and historian. subcommittees covering ourselves, so as a teacher standing of social justice. “As a professor, I’ve curriculum and also facul- you think, let me look “Going to Pitt doing tried to make my teaching ty and staff development, at my own syllabus, and my graduate work, I be able to stand alongside to ensure all members of say where are the biases I worked with the Black oppressed people and be the campus community see,” White said. “When historians there who were responsive to the things develop an understanding I’m in class, am I practic- looking at oppressed I’ve seen in my communi- of racial justice, racism ing equity? groups, and that helped ty work,” White added. and its impact on society. “I want us to be the me understand the na- For more information An initial short-term generation where people ture of power in a more and upcoming announce- goal of the task force is to look back and look at global sense. Sometimes ments about the Task establish faculty and staff this contingent at Penn as a Black man you just Force on Racial workshops and a required State and say these people focus on the micro and Equity and Justice vis- first year course on under- made it hard for racism to the things that affect me,” it the Crossing Bridges standing and remedying breathe,” he added. White said. Summit website. racism. The committee’s White’s experience as His time in graduate Everyone is encour- ultimate goal is to provide an educator and student school provided him with aged to participate by policy recommendations has prepared him to lead the opportunity to apply emailing White at in areas of social justice the task force into its the knowledge he learned [email protected]. The GA-ZETTE NEWS MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 5 MONTECINOS LEAVES LASTING IMPRESSION ON STUDENTS, CAMPUS, GLOBAL CONNECTIONS Distinguished Professor retires after more than 30 years at Penn State ALISHA TARVER also taught at the recognition of her out- Cinema and Globalization. News Editor University of Pittsburgh standing academic record This course explores how [email protected] while completing a Ph.D. and expertise in the areas films reflect (and in some in sociology and a Masters of gender and politics. cases attempt to explain, For more than three in political science. She In 2017, along with promote and memorialize) decades, Distinguished also obtained her Master’s Associate Professor of the emergence and trans- Professor of Sociology, in Sociology from the English, Dr. MaryEllen formation of global social Verónica Montecinos, University of Pittsburgh. Higgins, Montecinos was phenomena. has been guiding Penn Montecinos’ dedica- awarded the General Students also recog- State Greater Allegheny tion to education has been Education Integrative nized the impact that (PSUGA) students not just recognized with numerous Studies Seed Grant from Montecinos has had on the in the classroom but in accolades and recogni- Penn State’s Office of campus as she received global education and un- tions. In 2019, Penn State General Education. The the Penn State Alumni dergraduate research. As named Montecinos a pair was awarded for their Student Award for the Spring, 2021 semes- Distinguished Professor in course, SOC 290N-- Excellence in Teaching ter winds down its final and was a Penn State weeks, Greater Allegheny Teaching Fellow in 2013. bids a retirement farewell Dr. Jaqueline to Montecinos as one of Edmondson, chancellor its most cherished and and chief academic officer, longest-serving professors. spoke highly of Montecinos’ career Montecinos dedication spans work in the class- and work ethic. room and in government “Dr. Montecinos and community service. founded the Teaching She began her career at International program Penn State as an assistant which is intended to professor of sociology in educate students about 1990 after having served global regions and global in a variety of non-teach- concerns, and her legacy ing positions, including as is the program’s ongoing a researcher at the Minis- impact on students, staff try of Labor in Chile and and faculty,” Edmondson as a consultant for inter- said. national organizations on The Teaching topics related to demo- International program cracy, social policy, gen- brings nationally recog- der inequality, and educa- nized scholars to PSUGA tion. to share their knowledge Montecinos began with the campus her teaching career at the community. Catholic University in Santiago, Chile and she (Continued on next page) 6 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 NEWS The GA-ZETTE (Continued from page 5)
The program also has a research component, where students’ complete programs focused on a global theme or issue. The program was established to “internationalize the curriculum.” “The idea came from reading about the world- wide anti-war mobiliza- tions of 2003. I thought campus students should have more opportunities Distinguished Professor, Dr. Verónica Montecinos, teaching class, pre-pandemic to learn about world af- She reminisced on her What Montecinos loves She left with a few fairs from a historical and most memorable moment most about teaching is final words of wisdom for comparative perspective,” from the program’s begin- sharing her enthusiasm students, faculty and staff. Montecinos said. nings. for the study of social and “I have no advice. Yet, “We started in January “Some had questioned political events. in my experience, aca- of 2004 with Teaching the relevance of focusing “The crisis in Haiti demic life becomes richer Haiti. The country was for a year in the study of led the news for several and much more interest- celebrating 200 years of a small country. However, weeks. Its bicentennial ing when collaborating independence and we by February, the impor- was talked about not just with people from other planned a series of learn- tance of understanding at our campus, but across disciplines,” Montecinos ing activities that includ- the history of Haiti and the international commu- concluded. ed course assignments, its contemporary circum- nity,” she added. Penn State Greater student research projects, stances was clear. Presi- Montecinos will Allegheny will truly miss a campus play, invited dent Aristide was ousted always be remembered Dr. Verónica Montecinos speakers, an exhibit of and forced into exile amid for her hardwork and and all she has given to Haitian paintings, films political violence,” dedication to the PSUGA enrich the campus and more,” she added. Montecinos said. campus. community. ACE: WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER! The Center for Academic and Career Excellence (ACE) is committed to enhancing quality of life for students by pro- viding access to services and resources that address food insecurity, housing insecurity and mental wellness. The ACE program is designed to support first-generation college students, low-income students and students with disabilities.
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Shelly Brown, ACE Academic Counselor/Instructor DeAnna Jakubek, ACE Administrative Assistant Zoom Office Link:https://psu.zoom.us/j/7253901684 Zoom Office Link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/5198510425 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] The GA-ZETTE NEWS MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 7 PSUGA GOES GLOBAL THROUGH TEACHING INTERNATIONAL April features global health & democracy focus RILEY PERCIAVALLE was founded in 2004 by presenting lectures and India, dating back to Staff Writer Distinguished Professor theatrical productions,” around 3000 BCE, yoga [email protected] of Sociology, Dr. Verónica Mickle said, in addition focuses on the physi- Montecinos, who recently to “paintings, drawings, cal, mental and spiritual Penn State campuses retired after 30 years at photos, business topics, practices and disciplines are unique. Some are Penn State Greater science-related research, that embraces a balance nearly on a lake. Others Allegheny. The program and so on,” she added. between the mind and the sit at the top of a hill. Still is currently coordinated Despite the challenges body. others are part of a down- by a team of faculty, staff with the pandemic and “Yoga is both a global town metro environment. and students and led by having to present the TI and sustainable use of The Greater Allegheny Associate Professor of program through a virtual stress relief of the body, Campus, for example, is English, Dr. Mildred platform, Mickle was ex- the mind and the spirit,” the campus of friendly Mickle. cited to see many students Mickle said. “It’s an ac- faces that makes it more Mickle says the idea and faculty participate. tivity…that helps strength- like a home. Along with for Teaching International “The people who par- en the mind.” the sylvan green space, “gets students and faculty ticipate tend to leave with the campus has the most to focus and understand newfound lessons that will diverse student population the global world in which help them later down the of any Commonwealth we live.” Sadly, the pan- road,” she said. “In the campus. The close-knit demic changed this year’s case of (the) health and faculty and staff bring TI events to all remote for democracy (theme) this fresh ideas and many safety reasons, so Mickle year, people can learn the events and workshops that managed to work through ways of mental and physi- help to broaden the minds ZOOM. cal health and learn about of everyone who is here, It isn’t the normal democracy differences.” whether on ground face- Ostermeyer Room setting Mickle added, “We go to-face or in a virtual en- as in past years, but it is to great expense with the Mickle and her team vironment, such as during still sufficient so everyone workshops and lecturers will soon convene to plan the COVID-19 pandemic. can join in the events of to bring to the campus, for the 2021—2022 year With or without the TI and experience new whether in-person or of Teaching Internation- pandemic, the global per- people and places from remotely…what folks al when, once again, the spective continues in help- remote locations. can take away is a better cultures of the world will ing to bring programming “Any faculty, staff, and understanding of how to be a focus on the quiet, to the campus through student can participate in relieve stress, or the many family-like campus of Teaching International. Teaching International,” uses of art or cultural art. Greater Allegheny. Each year there is a dif- Mickle said. They can even understand Teaching International ferent theme and a geo- “It is a campus collab- the academic perspective programs are scheduled graphic region or country oration. Faculty across with the lecturers, too,” during Common Hour, that complement each disciplines participate in a she added. through ZOOM, through a other through a variety variety of ways: suggest- Some of the activities link that is provided to at- of programs, lectures ing programming ideas; this year featured belly tendees after they register and events. The Teaching working with the campus dancing, tai chi and yoga. for the workshops through International (TI) program sustainability program; Originating in ancient Engage. 8 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 NEWS The GA-ZETTE
Panelists, clockwise from top left to right: Dr. Johnathan White (moderator), Dr. Kathi R. Elliot, Dashawna J. Fussell-Ware, Raven Davis, Dr. Stella Onuoha-Obilor. PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS TO BLACK WOMEN’S HEALTH Third installment of PSUGA’s Crossing Bridges Summit ALISHA TARVER tiatives that engage the tory, Dr. Johnathan White. racism and may lead to News Editor broader community in White addressed that premature biological [email protected] eliminating racism and the 2019 University of aging. It may also impact promoting racial equity - Pittsburgh’s “Inequality birth outcomes for Black Penn State Greater went virtual this academic Across Gender and Race women and their children. Allegheny (PSUGA) year due to the COVID-19 Report” indicated that Geronimus observed presented its third in- pandemic and it was wellbeing can be mea- that African American stallment of its campus livestreamed by WPSU, sured by the absence of women face different signature community proj- Penn State’s public media disease or infirmity, physi- biological outcomes and ect--the Crossing Bridges station. cal fitness, and access to premature biological Summit’s (CBS) speaker Panelists for this healthcare but that it also aging compared to their series, entitled session included Raven includes emotional stress. white counterparts. “Psychological Perspec- Davis, enrollment unit The discussion began White engaged the tives on Black Women’s supervisor, Allegheny with the topic of panelists by asking them Health,” a discussion on County Health weathering and the stress if they could “share with the mental health out- Department; Dr. Kathi R. of racism that brings about us the psychological and comes experienced in Elliot, CEO, Gwen’s Girls; physical and biological physiological stressors” Black people in their Dashawna J. Fussell-Ware, impact to Black women’s they observe in their diverse areas of work. doctoral student fellow health and the impact on work. The Summit - part of with the nonprofit, Steel birth outcomes for Black “There are a lot of the campus’ mission to Smiling; and Dr. Stella women and their children. people walking around bridge the racial divide in Onuoha-Obilor, vice-pres- Coined by Dr, Arline saying oh yeah I’m fine; Pittsburgh and the region ident, clinical quality at Geronimus, a researcher I’m doing really good for by engaging the campus Highmark Health. at the University of myself; I’m not stressing with local, regional and Moderator was Assistant Michigan, weathering about anything; and the national experts on ini- Teaching Professor in His- is the constant stress of (Continued on next page) The GA-ZETTE NEWS MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 9 (Continued from page 8) logical effects such as sup- health services might have importance of establish- pressed appetite. If you’re come from school,” Davis ing resources that will reality is that if you are not eating because you’re said. “Those things not eliminate these barriers, Black or of African de- sad that has reverberating being in place any longer providing a safe and sus- scent, unfortunately, that’s consequences throughout or having to take place tainable environment, and just not true,” the rest of your body.” at home, when you are making sure people have Fussell-Ware said. The traumas Black trying to work and man- access to them. Fussell-Ware’s work people are exposed to are age multiple children, has “Then you have to is dedicated to promoting often viewed as strength, definitely been a disser- understand how you will the mental health wellness when in actuality they can vice to kids and making link them to the resources, of Black and brown have long lasting and even sure that they have all in the communities that Pittsburghers. She over- fatal consequences, where they need,” she added. will give them sustainable, sees youth programming the psychological impact Onuoha-Obilor brought improvement,” she said. at Steel Smiling, an of being a victim is part the perspective of the “However, caring for the organization focused on of a system of ongoing medical field and provided body, and even the mind it eliminating barriers and oppression, according to an insight into how health doesn’t stop the mental is- the stigma involving men- Elliot. care providers can prevent sues, or stop the stressors tal health care. “People would use the and resolve some of the that they have because “You see it in our term resistance, and it unfortunate mental health you have to understand youth. They’re experi- would frustrate me be- outcomes addressed in the how the environment is encing racism at school. cause there’s conditions University of Pittsburgh’s effecting this individual’s They’re watching it on that we shouldn’t even report. She addressed how condition.” these videos that are have to be facing to be one in five Americans The event, which constantly repeating on resilient about,” she said. have a mental health opened with Senior CNN, MSNBC and Fox,” “Until we continue to illness, but there is still a BioBehavioral Health she said. “They’re con- have courageous conver- stigma on having one. major, Ke’ira Williams, stantly exposed to that. sations like this and talk “For people who have presenting a spoken word So, even if they’re home about some of not just the mental health illnesses, honoring the power of life and school is per- issues but solutions, we understanding how and Black women, closed with fect, the impact of seeing will continue seeing some where to seek healthcare a robust question and an- people that look like you, of the same manifestations can be particularly over- swer session and a call for murdered, beat down by of the racism that exists,” whelming. It’s not only continued discussion and police officers, beat down she added. because these illnesses a focus on next steps. by vigilantes, is mentally Davis spoke from the are linked to physical To attend the final exhausting,” Fussell-Ware perspective of a social conditions. There are also event in the Crossing added. worker who has witnessed underlying factors,” she Bridges Summit speaker Mental illnesses may the impact of the pandem- said. series -“Political Influ- influence and even cause ic on children, and the Onuoha-Obilor ad- ences on Black Women’s physical and biological stress it causes mothers. dressed the social and Health”- on Apr. 15 and to distress, according to “When I look at the financial barriers that may watch archived recordings Fussell-Ware. “That youth I work with, you stop a person from seek- of previous events go to sadness, depression, and think about kids whose ing or receiving health- https://www.watch.psu. anger can lead to physio- steady meals and mental care. She emphasized the edu/crossingbridges/. 10 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 NEWS The GA-ZETTE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AT 30 Past, present, future SARA PAYO provided “equal opportu- Contributing Writer nity for individuals with [email protected] disabilities.” The law made it a federal offense The following is part one to discriminate against of a two-part series by individuals based on their Sara Payo, senior disability. communications major Prior to the ADA being and recipient of Greater enacted, there were sim- Allegheny’s 2021 ilar pieces of legislation Dedication to Diversity submitted to Congress and Inclusion Student but all failed to be passed. Award. It took a group of activists and advocates, including Looking through the individuals living with lens that was 2020, people disabilities, in March of have witnessed the world 1990, to leave their mo- through multiple, diffi- bility aids, such as wheel- cult events. In the United chairs and scooters, to States alone, there were crawl up the Capitol build- celebrations of historical ing steps in Washington, anniversaries: from the D.C. to make an impact. centennial of the ratifica- This physical demon- tion of the 19th Amend- stration came to be known ment giving women the as the “Capital Crawl,” right to vote; to the over- which proved just how due revival of the civil crucial the ADA was to rights movement after the public and that it must grieving the hundreds of be passed. It is often seen “Capital Crawl” photo from Action for Access by Tom Olin. Courtesy Easter Seals blog on lives lost from decades of as the pivotal moment the 25th anniversary of the ADA (2016) systemic, racial violence; that brought the ADA to It defines disability as The ADA, as it is en- all while living through a passage. a “physical or mental im- forced by the Department global public health pan- What followed were pairment that substantially of Justice (DOJ) and demic. These experiences years of revisions, amend- limits one or more major the Equal Employment are utterly life-changing ments, and additional life activities.” Opportunity Commission and unforgettable. legislation that would The significance of the (EEOC), primarily focus- One event of signif- enable individuals with ADA anniversary shows es on the physical aspects icance that was briefly disabilities to have access just how short a period of accessibility and the celebrated, but over- to opportunities in all of time the law has been productivity of individuals shadowed, was the 30th aspects of their lives. The in place, the benefits it with disabilities based on anniversary of the Ameri- ADA not only applies to brought to Americans, as how they contribute to cans with Disabilities Act jobs and workplaces but well as the need for im- society. Even with these (ADA). The ADA was also “state and local gov- provements and continued enforcement efforts and signed into law by Pres- ernment services […] and advocacy to sustain the mandates, it still falls on ident George H.W. Bush public accommodations disabled community well the disabled community on July 26, 1990, which and commercial facilities.” into the future. (Continued on next page) The GA-ZETTE NEWS MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 11 (Continued from page 10) it as well,” Brooks said. not let just the fact that I also the director of Quest And where does have a disability impede Therapeutic Camp of to educate those not Pittsburgh fit into this the way that I participate Pittsburgh and works with following the ADA and picture from the past 30 with my able-bodied children and adults living to advocate for improve- years until now? As one counterparts…we’re the with a broad range of dis- ment when they encounter of the most livable cities ones with the lived expe- abilities, became aware of barriers. in America, Pittsburgh is riences of inequality, of how certain things are not Siobhan Brooks is the known by a few different stereotypes, of stigmas.” accessible at camp. disability services coordi- names: “Steel City,” “City She referenced the nator at Penn State of Bridges,” and “City experiences of two camp- Greater Allegheny of Champions.” Many ers with disabilities. Artz (PSUGA) where she says efforts have gone into im- said she learned about the campus does its best proving life for Pittsbur- many instances of inac- to “guarantee program ac- ghers over the years, but cessibility for those in the cess so that all barriers are it still leaves the disabled deaf community from the removed to ensure equal community behind in translator of a child who is opportunity for everyone.” multiple ways. deaf and uses sign lan- Those who work with- guage to communicate. in the Pittsburgh disability Camp staff had to navi- community illustrate the Powers said that gate challenging situations importance of the “Pittsburgh’s a small but for another child who ADA as well as its weak- big place too.” She add- uses a wheelchair when nesses and that improve- ed, “That’s another great they went on field trips ments still need to be example: the ADA has in the community. Artz made here and across opened doors for indi- said, “It wouldn’t just be the globe. Libby Powers, viduals to maneuver and easy,” when they had to Brooks said that the a research assistant in participate in their own go around the outside of a campus wants to make Assistive and Rehab Tech- lives - through service building just to get inside, sure that students can be nology at the University of animals, through letting or had trouble finding an successful and that the im- Pittsburgh, was born with those types of services be elevator. portance of the ADA for her disability and uses a in effect to help the indi- students, staff and faculty mobility aid to assist her vidual be an active partici- is critically important on as she works with other pant in their own life.” what the campus has done individuals with disabili- Aprilynn Artz is a to be accessibility-com- ties in the community. licensed professional pliant. “The ADA has impact- counselor and president “Access is everything, ed my life greatly as an in- at Connection: Coun- and I think you want dividual with a disability seling & Consultation everybody to have an who is also a part-time-to Inc, a local organization opportunity to thrive and -almost-full-time-wheel- that provides counseling, flourish in any environ- chair user,” Powers said. coaching, and addition- ment, regardless of any “It gives me the ability al services within the type of ailment,” she said. to go to work and be a greater Pittsburgh area. The ADA not only contributing member of Artz said that the ADA On another trip, Artz assists with the academic society in multiple ways is “important because all said they rented a karaoke accommodation but also and ways that I choose.” people should have equal room in Oakland. “We making sure establish- Powers said the ADA levels of opportunity… didn’t even think about it, ments are safe for people “has allowed me to be- equal treatment and equal and when we got there, it with physical disabilities. come more equal to the access.” was up steps.” “That’s a big emphasis in rest of the world and to Recently Artz, who is (Continued on next page) 12 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 NEWS The GA-ZETTE SPRING 2021 PITT GRADUATE FINAL WELLNESS DAY TALKS EXPERIENCE Wednesday, Apr. 7 Physical & Environmental Wellness WITH ADA
(Continued from page 11) equity of life as everyone else.” “With both of those Rudzki recalled situa- people, I became more tions differently when she and more aware of the travelled outside of the ways in which certain country. “When I went things aren’t accessible, to Germany and Poland, and only really realize which do not have any- it when you’re in that thing equivalent to the other person’s shoes. It’s ADA - and even Canada - not something people go I often experienced access around thinking about,” issues such as access to Artz added. public transit [where they] Elizabeth Rudzki is a may not have an eleva- graduate student research- tor to reach the platform er at the University of level.” She added, “In Pittsburgh. Rudzki, iden- Poland, I was not protect- tifies as disabled and uses ed in taking my service a service animal to assist dog with me anywhere her. Rudzki said that the besides public government ADA “acknowledges and buildings, and was at the makes law...that people goodwill of everyone else with disabilities are peo- which was, unfortunately, ple deserving of the same not common.” basic access rights and FOLLOW THE GA-ZETTE ON TWITTER @zette_ga The GA-ZETTE NEWS MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 13 SGA GOES HYBRID FOR SPRING AMID LOW STUDENT MEETING ATTENDANCE Call for elections for next academic year CHEYENNE HENNEN Akash Viramgama, joined Contributing Writer via ZOOM to explain the [email protected] relationship between cam- pus SGA organizations While some could and the CCSG and its attend virtually through work on behalf of all Penn ZOOM, officers for the State students. Greater Allegheny Greater Allegheny’s Student Government Disability Inclusion Association (SGA) held Series, also sponsored by its first in-person meeting SGA, was held throughout in more than a year as it the month of March, and continues to meet every an Advocacy and Acces- two weeks to talk about its sibility event is scheduled role and obligations to the for April, at a date to be campus community. announced. In spite of disappoint- “Really try to attend ing low student atten- the events that are spon- dance at the meeting, sored by SGA,” SGA officers continue to Przybylski said. She also The new Student Government Association logo. work to find ways to help encouraged students to Image by SGA Interim President Sidney Przybylski. students engage during step up and run for an page at https://psugreat- with the campus and its remote learning, finding elected board position for erallegheny.campuslabs. sustainability initiatives. support for mental health next academic year. com/engage/organization/ SGA will continue to services, and plan for An ice cream social sga. hold hybrid meetings for campus events, like unity will be held during Com- Other SGA-sponsored the rest of the semester talks focusing on identity mon Hour on Apr. 14 in activities that students during Common Hour, and activism, ice cream the Student Community can be on the lookout for with the next one sched- socials, and elections for Center in order to promote during the last month of uled for Apr. 9 and the the next academic year. the elections and to reg- the semester are events to final one of the year on Interim SGA Presi- ister interested students celebrate Earth Day, with Apr. 23, when SGA elec- dent, Sidney Przybylski, to be on the ballot for the plant making and other tions will be held and new also invited University elections being held on outdoor activities. officers sworn in. Park government leaders Apr. 23. “Look out for vegan Przybylski invites all to visit with the campus “Joining SGA will look and vegetarian options members of the campus during a recent meeting good on your resume,” and try one of those at community to attend— to discuss student gov- Przybylski said, adding, the Café throughout the in person in Room 120 ernance from the overall “Come and get some ice month,” Przybylski added. in Frable, and through University perspective. cream!” Finally, Przybylski ZOOM at: https://psu. President of University Several board positions unveiled a new SGA logo- zoom.us/j/3809792968. Park’s CCSG (Council of are open for interested mark she designed, featur- Commonwealth Student students. Election forms ing a drawing of a goat to Governments) Hibah Ak- for SGA will be posted on symbolize the goats that bar, and Vice President, the organization’s Engage have become synonymous 14 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 NEWS The GA-ZETTE FRABLE RENOVATIONS ENTER FINAL PHASE New student lounge & more coming Fall 2021 NATHAN REGA noticed the temporary Editor-in-Chief construction barrier [email protected] installed just outside the elevator and center stair- The Frable Building’s well. Maintenance second floor renovations Manager, Adam Homer, have entered their final notified campus via email phase, with construc- that “this barrier will tion anticipated to finish isolate half of the floor to this summer. Penn State allow for the continued Greater Allegheny renovations and improve- (PSUGA) students, staff ments in Frable.” and faculty can expect to David Denardo, enjoy the many improve- director of finance and ments and exciting new business, listed several The temporary construction barrier installed on the PENN STATE UNIVERSITY 2740 SMALLMAN STREET spaces these renovations quality of life and safety SUITE #600 second floor of the Frable Building. PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 GREATERwill bring ALLEGHENY in the Fall CAMPUS 2021 412-261-2525 improvements that will tion of all existing class- “If Dr. Lindsey is www.franklininteriors.com FRABLE BUILDING - 2ND FLOOR semester. be made during this time, teaching a class and an rooms, labs and existing FRANKLIN PROJECT TEAM If you’ve been attend- ACCOUNT MANAGER: SAMI WERNER including: abatement of restrooms; and the addi- adjunct professor comes in 412-255-3078 STUDENT LOUNGE- OPT 3 INTERIOR DESIGNER: BRITTANY ARCURAGI ing any in-person classes any remaining asbestos; tion of a new unisex ADA to prep for their class next, 412-255-3822 PENN STATE UNIVERSITY 2740 SMALLMAN STREET CLIENT EXPERIENCE ALICE MCCALLISTER on the second floor of SUITE #600 COORDINATOR: 412-255-4052 expansion of the building (Americans with in today’s age you’d have PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 GREATER ALLEGHENY CAMPUS 412-261-2525 Frable, you’ve probably www.franklininteriors.com FRABLE BUILDING - 2ND FLOOR sprinkler system; renova- Disabilities Act) restroom. to go through the class-
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1/1 The GA-ZETTE NEWS MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 15 Facilities Fee Committee, made to the game room in who’s helping fund this the Student Community lounge with the student Center. Denardo explained facilities fee that you guys there will be a four screen pay.” TV set up with an X-Box, Denardo believes that Playstation 5 and the campus really need- Nintendo Switch. Storage ed student collaboration spaces will be available spaces. for students to safely place “When I got to cam- their belongings while pus, the amount of people they “hang out and play that I saw sitting on the games with friends.” floor to find an outlet to Denardo says these charge their phone or lap- spaces, along with the Current Student Community Center game room top or sit with their buddy Ostermayer Lab (Continued from page 14) dition of a new student was crazy to me,” he said. Building, are all expected lounge in Room 220. The “So we’re really trying to to be in use for the Fall “I’m really excited for lounge will feature an create some of these spa- 2021 semester. the renovations,” Lindsey area for students to “hang ces so that when students “Our students deserve stated. “I think the new out and relax” with a TV; have a long day and they the same experience as prep room will be a much a “tech” or “media bar” need the plop down or people who get to go to nicer and more useful with charging stations for they need to charge, they Main,” Denardo said. space than the old prep phones and other devices; don’t have to sit on the “And I think all these room, and I’m looking and privacy areas for stu- freaking floor,” Denardo spaces and Ostermayer forward to having my of- dents looking for a quiet continued. “And I think could be on Main Cam- fice immediately adjacent space to study or relax. this will be one of the pus and fit in perfectly to both the prep room and “We think that this coolest places on campus fine. So, I think all these the physics lab.” is going to be a highly when it’s done.” renovations are giving our Finally, in what’s likely utilized space,” Denardo While not in Frable, students the experience of the most exciting change explained. “That’s why we more exciting renova- Main Campus facilities in for students, is the ad- talked with the Student tions are planned to be McKeesport.”
Illustration of projected SCC game room by LGA Partners
FUNDED IN PART BY THE STUDENT FACILITIES FEE COMMITTEE COMING SOON: GAME ROOM RENOVATIONS EXPECTED COMPLETION JULY 2021 16 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 NEWS The GA-ZETTE VOTE “BOB” FOR STUDENT SENATOR TO PENN STATE’S FACULTY SENATE! That’s Bobur Rakhmatullaev, Sophomore, from Greater Allegheny! Bob wants to represent you and your interests for the next year. He is one of five student candidates from across the state who are vying for one of two open positions on the Senate, and, students, he needs your vote now!
MAKE YOUR GREATER ALLEGHENY VOICE HEARD AT UNIVERSITY PARK BY VOTING FOR BOBUR “BOB” RAKHMATULLAEV FOR UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE!
Voting already opened on March 29 and it closes at Noon on April 16. Click on the following website link to cast your ballot: https://sites.psu.edu/nominees/.
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CLUB ADVERTISING Does your organization want to promote its event or program in this newspaper? The GA-ZETTE offers complimentary, no-cost display ads to any university sanctioned club or organization. Space is limited! Contact the campus newspaper at [email protected] The GA-ZETTE NEWS MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 17 FIREARMS RESEARCH STUDY CONCLUDES Significant gun ownership among undergrads CHEYENNE HENNEN criminal justice at Contributing Writer PSUGA, is satisfied with [email protected] the response and the results, while still being A campus-wide survey reviewed, and provided regarding relationships some interesting findings. between individual’s PSUGA pulled the knowledge and attitudes largest number of student towards firearms and fire- responses, with 295. arm policy and how that “Very pleased by that.” affects one’s confidence McLean said. Image by Brett Hondow from Pixabay in the police, has been McLean and her col- shocking despite individ- McLean said. conducted across the Penn leagues from the other ual beliefs towards the She and her col- State Greater Allegheny campuses plan to compare right to carry or own a leagues also submitted (PSUGA), Altoona and these results with a survey gun. The majority of those a paper with their find- Dubois campuses. on campus carry policies students who took the sur- ings…”looking at how previously conducted at vey were Caucasian and students perceived the Penn State Altoona to see African American. research project.” how the results between This survey was part McLean is currently students and the public of a course-based under- working on another study differ. graduate research experi- with a group of students, From the overall re- ence. “Simultaneous with while she and her teaching sults, “38% of undergrad- this formal survey, we colleagues are wrapping uates that participated in were doing a pedagogical up the survey and writing the survey currently own study to see the impact of several papers on gun pol- Dr. Katherine McLean, a gun,” McLean said. research participation on icies at K-12 schools. associate professor of These results were the students in the class,” 18 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 The GA-ZETTE OPINIONS... FROM WHERE WE SIT
Pandemic precautions have made The Café Metro an unusually quiet place. Photo by Katrina Shields. ONE YEAR LATER... PANDEMIC STORIES FROM THE PSUGA COMMUNITY Sidney Pryzbylski, Interim SGA President “Basically, I haven’t been out of the house except “I’ve gotten a majority of my family and friends for school since when we went into quarantine. We do - that I would’ve been seeing constantly - vaccine ap- all of our groceries as pick ups and we only went out to pointments. They’ve all gotten their first dose except a a store maybe once or twice in November. couple who are hesitant. I scheduled seven people and “My family has Google Duo-ed for all family myself so I’m basically the vaccine whisperer. events like Christmas and Thanksgiving. Me and my “Other than that, I’ve just been hunkering down aunt Facetimed to make buns instead of doing them and wearing my mask. My mom works from home, my together like we usually do. I remember for Easter last brother’s school just got shut down for COVID cases year I was just grateful to have found a ham and toilet because they tried to send 1600 kids back for five days paper. (that lasted three days) and my dad manages a con- “I am enjoying online because I can sit in my bed struction site so he doesn’t see a lot of people. but it’s also super stressful having high level classes “Basically we’re trying to keep ourselves and our in that format because it’s so easy to get bogged down immediate family’s exposure to a minimum and doing and procrastinate. everything we can to stay safe. None of us have gotten the ‘rona’ so knock on wood it stays that way.”
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The staff and management ofThe GA-ZETTE welcome Letters to the Editor by writing to [email protected]. Please include your full name, PSU email, address and phone number to verify. Missing contact information will result in non-consider- ation of your article. The GA-ZETTE OPINION MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 19 Haley Snyder, Senior, Psychology “I contracted COVID from my cousin after attend- ing my first family function in months. “I felt like I had a different symptom everyday and it was exhausting. Fatigue was a symptom I had all day everyday. “It took me a long time to feel better and once I felt like I should have recovered I called my doctor and was sent to the emergency room. They ran quite a few tests and it was determined I had multiple blood clots in both my lungs. “I had to opt out of the softball season which is my final season and it was heartbreaking. I have also faced financial hardship because of the medical bills. “I’m still recovering but it won’t go away overnight. I am reminded everyday that I had COVID and it is still affecting me.” Nicholas Scott Smith, Junior, Information Science & Technology “I really have not had any bad experiences with COVID, except for anxiety. No one in my house con- tracted it (that we know of). My grandfather and great uncle contracted it, and both of them survived. “Well, after March of last year, I felt more detached from the world than usual. Instead of dining out and attending the typical in-person classes, I had to always eat at home and attend ZOOM classes. Whenever I wanted to leave my house, it would be for car rides, and/or to take a walk at the park. going back just for 10-15% more efficiency. Also, the “I was not that worried with COVID to begin with effects of the second vaccine are worse. but my anxiety only increased as time went on. I actu- “I withdrew from PSUGA because of the stress ally felt mildly sick a few times, and it turned out that of everything going on, and to re-evaluate my ma- it was likely a result of how worried I was. jor. I am going to speak with somebody from Bender “The three grandparents that I still have around are Consulting, and I hope to be back at PSUGA (actually all fully vaccinated now. One of them was contact- on campus) this fall, perhaps with a new major! I am ed by St. Clair Hospital, another of my grandparents looking forward to finally seeing people from outside booked an appointment at Heinz Field (I believe). My of my close circle!” dad got my other grandparent a vaccine appointment at a store in Florida, where this grandparent lives. “Some states already reopened (too soon, per- haps?), and I believe a “normal-ish” lifestyle is only a few months away. Enough vaccines will be around by May to vaccinate almost all adults. If all of these openings are clinched in a timely manner, life may be normal by the fall semester. “It is more likely that I will get Pfizer [vaccine] instead of Johnson & Johnson. I actually only want the first shot of the Pfizer vaccine, though, because the first shot is actually 80% effective after three weeks. I am not at a very high risk, and it may not be worth 20 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 OPINION The GA-ZETTE Dr. Jacqueline Dr. Johnathan White, Edmondson, Assistant Teaching Chancellor & Chief Professor of History Academic Officer “I’m teaching remotely “I’m really proud of our so I’m pretty safe from campus community and COVID. Yet, there are how people came together days I want to go outside and worked really hard and move freely in society to continue the education without restrictions. This mission of our campus season will pass though. and worked really hard to I pray daily for the health sustain a sense of campus and safety of my loved community under some ones and for the Penn really extraordinary State community.” circumstances.” Jennifer Ross, Health Service Coordinator “My role this year has been very different. I really didn’t know how I was going to do my job working from home. My job was helping students with immunizations, insurance, making and getting to appointments and assessing and providing the appropriate care. “This past year, it has been more about ensuring students had what was necessary to continue their education. Whether it was ensuring that housing was appropriate to stay, if a student was either a positive COVID case or a close contact, or making sure they had everything they needed: food, medicine, access to their classes. “I would call all students in quarantine or isolation daily just to check in, not only on their symptoms and to ensure that they had all they needed, but mostly to check on their mental status. It gets very lonely being by yourself for 10 to 14 days with nowhere to go and seeing no one. It really could affect the student more mentally than physically. So, I was always there to provide them with the necessary support they needed to get through these difficult times.” TO VACCINATE... OR NOT TO VACCINATE? Dr. James Jaap, Teaching Professor of English “Of course it will help. Infections are down across the country, and things are now getting back to something resembling normalcy. We are now having an in-person graduation in May! For the good of this world, we need to follow the CDC guidance and get the vaccine when it is available.”
Jodi Petro, Café Metro Team Member “Yes, I plan to get vaccinated. My husband had his first shot and he had no problems. I’m waiting for the next group to qualify.”
Monique Peterson, Administrative Support Assistant, Athletics “I have not received the vaccine yet. I would like to get the vaccine to slow the spread of COVID-19. I know people who have passed away from COVID-19 and now there is hope. “It would be really nice to get back to some normalcy in life. I know people who have received the vaccine and they are doing well. “However, I am unsure of some of the side effects that I have seen in family and friends. One friend has hives all over her body. Another family member had a horrible reaction and had to go to the hospital, now she is doing well. I would like to do research on each shot to see which one is best for me.” The GA-ZETTE OPINION MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 21 THE GA-ZETTE, the official campus newspa- per of Penn State Greater Allegheny, is published by students for students, faculty and staff of the campus. The paper is published monthly, but is also posted and updated bi-weekly, on a digital platform at sites.psu.edu/gazette.
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Send to: Brett Marion poses in front of the cover of Marvel’s Heroes comic book from Allegheny Health Network (AHN) [email protected] 22 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 OPINION The GA-ZETTE 2 DAYS WITH FRIENDS... 14 IN QUARANTINE AUSTIN MOSSELLEM positive test was enough until late November, near- Contributing Writer to convince me that, well, ly two full months after I [email protected] we had it. originally lost them. So, the hard news had A week later, I began It was a beautiful fall sunk in at this point, I had to attend classes again re- weekend in late the virus that is current- motely via ZOOM. How- September. The leaves ly tearing through the ever, I remained in quar- were changing as I made world’s population. What antine for the full 14-day the hour-long drive to came next you might ask? isolation period to be sure Indian Lake, just a few Immediate quarantine as I did not expose myself miles past the Flight 93 recommended by the to others while I was still Memorial in Somerset. Centers for Disease contagious. Five of my closest friends Control and Prevention After two weeks of were already there waiting friends who was at the (CDC). quarantine, the first thing for me to arrive. lake. It read, “Do you After the third day, I did was give my mom We really could not have a fever?” I remember my fever broke and the the biggest hug. Being have asked for better thinking “Oh no.” I sent only lingering effects at able to make physical con- weather. The weekend some texts out to the guys that point were some light tact with another human itself was your typical who were at the lake that headedness and some pain for the first time in 14 weekend at the lake. Late weekend and unsurpris- behind my eyeballs. How- days was such a rejuvenat- night fires, afternoon ingly, we all came down ever, that is typical for ing thing. wakeboard sessions on the with a fever on the same someone who is dehydrat- My post-COVID water, although still very day. ed and sick. I still barely thoughts: I followed CDC cold given the time of the My mom came to my got out of bed that day. guidelines after I became year, golf, and just a good door shortly after I talked The saddest day for me ill. But I am one of the time full of great memo- to my friends. Her reac- during this whole adven- lucky ones. Be cautious ries. tion to the news was “Oh ture was day four. I com- of the choices you make. We left the lake s***, Austin.” pletely lost my senses of Not only are you looking Sunday afternoon and Rapid tests from two taste and smell. Morning out for your own health, returned home to our of my friends were pos- coffee tasted like hot wa- but also for the people normal lives. I awoke itive and they revealed ter. Ramen noodles were around you. Wednesday morning the COVID virus. I never just noodles. No flavor. Do the right thing. No (three days later) drenched received a COVID test. No matter how hard I one else in my household in sweat, running a fever If we were together all sniffed at my food, I could became ill and I was never of 102 degrees. My phone weekend, and all became not catch a single whiff of in contact with anyone vibrated only to show sick on the same day with any form of scent. These outside my immediate a text from one of my the same symptoms, one two senses did not return family. ATTENTION ARTISTS! ...And photographers too! THE GA-ZETTE wants to showcase your talent! We are seeking student artists and photographers to add to our team. Your skills can help to improve Greater Allegheny's campus newspaper while adding to your personal portfolio.
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90 SECONDS UNDER THE BLUE UMBRELLA TIMELY TOPICS FROM AROUND CAMPUS MADASON PORTER-GIBSON | Contributing Writer | [email protected]
“Do you think it is important that all dependents are now qualified for a stimulus check? Why or why not?”
Nicole Covelli, Senior, Accounting “Yes, I think it’s important. Teenagers who are becoming adults are also hit with a hard time right now. Some teenagers are unemployed and are looking for jobs. Some parents even require their older children to pay rent to help provide for their household. For young people finding a job, getting a job, and paying for life, in general, is difficult, so yes, it is very important.”
Austin Livsey, Freshman, Aerospace Engineering “Yes, I think it’s really important for dependents to receive a stimulus check. Many people are not working right now, but I think it would be beneficial if those dependents who are adults could personally receive a stimulus check. It would help them get on board for paying for college, like me. It would help If I got my stimulus check because COVID set me back financially, but parents who are receiving extra money for their kids is very important.”
Angie Nylander, Junior, Criminal Justice & Security Risk Analysis “I feel that it is important for dependents to get this money. Many people are going to college, and throughout the pandemic, many people weren’t able to work as much. This stimulus check can take some of that financial burden off of them because this money can help pay for books and paying off their student loans.”
Akmalbek Abdukhalikov, Sophomore, Chemical Engineering “I think it’s important because college is not cheap and this money can help students out a lot with their tuition and books, so yes, I think it is really important. I’m glad that my parents are receiving extra money because I am a dependent, and if I need the money, they would be more than willing to pay for what I need. ”
Alex Myers, Sophomore, Forensic Science “Yes, it is important. It feels good to know that dependent young adults can get a stimulus check through their parents. College students needed the money because they are paying thousands of dollars worth of debt. Personally, I want the stimulus check for myself because who knows what my parent will do with the extra money, but overall, it’s a good thing. ” 24 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 COMMUNITY The GA-ZETTE PANDEMIC CREATES FISH FRY FIASCO Dedicated volunteers keep tradition going menu options were limit- sandwiches and fries with ed because they were not their meals.” taking specific orders, as When they tried to they would with in-person make haluska in the fol- dining. “We cannot have lowing week at the request any parishioners prepare of patrons, the church did meals for each week’s fish not have enough man- fry,” Olson said. Instead, power to present it. Olson said that a regular “After getting our small group of volunteers group of volunteers, we made the food. noticed we had enough The idea of limiting the time on Sunday to make menu for this year’s fish the dough for the haluska fry was related to the limit in addition to fries and of having 25% capacity in the mac-n-cheese,” Olson the social hall. In the past, said. many volunteers would “Our haluska became come to pinch the pierogis the biggest seller yet. We and prepare the fish “yet do appreciate all the cus- now with the pandemic tomers who come for the it’s another story,” she limited menu,” she added said, adding that with the The Mary, Mother of Volunteers bread fish at Mary, Mother of God Parish many hands-on people, God Fish Fry started in RILEY PERCIAVALLE McKeesport area—Mary, only twelve volunteers 2014, after the Pittsburgh Staff Writer Mother of God Parish-- made the effort every Catholic Diocese started [email protected] continues its seventh year Friday to prepare food and merging churches. The of operation in its Corpus various sauces needed for merger was the result of Lent plays a very im- Christi Social Hall, but each fish fry. combining six churches in portant role in Christian with some obvious chan- Olson also explained the McKeesport area. and Catholic churches ges. that two main side dishes All the churches helped across the Pittsburgh area. According to long-time everyone was happy to see to make the fish fry possi- It’s a tradition at local fire church volunteer, Susan was the haluska and the ble, with many volunteers halls and social societies, Olson, the pandemic has pierogis. In the Church’s cooking and serving food. too, every Friday, with changed how the food is first week of the fish fry, (Continued on next page) people volunteering to cooked, sold and distri- Olson said that they only make fish sandwiches and buted in the community. prepared and sold fish side dishes to feed not She said that the lack of with some mac-n-cheese only the church parish- in-person dining has been as a side. ioners but others in the the most troubling issue. “They were so many community, as well. “This year, we are not people who wanted some- However, with the allowing anyone to come thing else other than mac- COVID-19 virus still into our social hall and sit n-cheese,’ she said. active, it has been difficult to eat,” Olson explained, “After our first Friday, for some churches to keep “so we set up a grab-n- we added french fries to their fish fry going. go.” the menu, since so many Yet one church in the She added that the wanted fish Grab & go fish fry line The GA-ZETTE COMMUNITY MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 25 (Continued from page 24) “Even the older parish- and running around the ioners delivered some of kitchen. However, due to the the baked good without no With enough patience pandemic rising over a contact from us.” and perseverance, the year ago, there were issues Olson continued to Mary, Mother of God with churches and fire explain that high schoolers Parish Fish Fry will con- halls having their fish fry helped with the fish fry, tinue to please others with events, so they stopped A full year of the while keeping socially their wonderful meals for around early March, 2020. pandemic rages on, giving distant. years to come. That sudden change last people time to think about Although having issues year made Olson and her a way to appreciate the with many churches not volunteers think dif- life we have locked away doing fish frys, the Mary, ferently on how to plan for at home. Yet during this Mother of God focused on fish fry season. time of the fish fry after the customers more than “We went into plan- one year, all seems fine anything. They wanted ning this year to have only minus the restrictions. the satisfaction from the have fish and (one) side, “We do have a lot of people who came and but as previously men- older folks here. Most of bought their food during tioned it has been growing them from the Ladies of the pandemic. with many others coming Charity had opted out due Susan Olson’s experi- back for our food.” Olson to COVID. They didn’t ences of one year into the was glad to see many of want to risk anything, so pandemic with the fish her friends from the kitch- fry, was focused on the Fish Fry Coordinator, we had them do baked Susan Olson. en grabbing their food to good items ready to go,” basics of staying safe and Photos courtesy of Olson go. Olson said. keeping the guidelines up INTERMISSION AT TRUST ALMOST OVER Pittsburgh Cultural District to reopen later this year TROY FERGUSON experiences. We are truly Entertainment Editor hopeful about our plans [email protected] moving forward, as we continue digital offer- Ever since COVID-19 ings in tandem with soft interrupted the art scene re-openings of our (per- here in Pittsburgh in formance) venues.” March 2020, perform- The PNC Broadway ing arts enthusiasts have Across America series longed for the day when will happen in Septem- Benedum Center for the Performing Arts the theater lights would ber with the production again welcome audiences. of “Hadestown.” In the Kevin McMahon, Trust When performances In a statement released meantime, the Trust has president and CEO, said begin again, as always, recently by the Pittsburgh many different virtual in a statement: “Safety Penn State Greater Cultural Trust: “If there is events to attend, such of our guests, artists, and Allegheny students can one thing we have learned as ever-popular Liberty staff is paramount in all of receive discounts to a va- about art over the last Magic Shows, which have this, which is why we are riety of Trust performanc- year, it is that nothing can occurred periodically slowly but surely build- es by visiting replace the joy of being during the pandemic this ing towards full-scale trustarts.org to get more together and sharing these past year. gatherings in the Cultural details and tickets. District.” 26 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 COMMUNITY The GA-ZETTE 21 YEARS OF DIY MUSIC CULTURE Mr. Roboto Project celebrates anniversary during year long pandemic hiatus NATHAN REGA The front half of The Editor-in-Chief Mr. Roboto Project also [email protected] functions as an art gallery for local Pittsburgh artists “I don’t think any artist to display and sell their feels a connection to huge work. This is a huge ben- venues… You know what efit to the artists as The I mean?” Indigo Baloch Roboto does not take any remarked during a phone commission from their art conversation. “They’re go- and, before COVID-19, its ing to be like, ‘no, I loved location allowed them to this dirty, punk venue gain exposure during First that I played in Pittsburgh Mural at The Mr. Roboto Project Photo courtesy of The Roboto on Instagram Friday events. As its name when I was a nobody.’” for Cutie, Modern something. And we love suggests, First Friday is a Baloch was referring to monthly art crawl along The Mr. Roboto Project, Baseball, Mitski, having a space where we Kississippi, Adult Mom, can support those kinds of Penn Avenue, held on an all-ages, do-it-yourself the first Friday of every (DIY), non-profit music and many more. artists, because it can be “We’ve been so lucky hard [for them] to get into month. venue and show space “It’s a really magical located in the Penn to have artists that have larger venues,” Baloch blown up but have come explained. night where you can walk Avenue Arts and down the street and all Commercial District in back and continue to “These are acts that are want to play Roboto, even not going to be selling out these galleries have their Garfield, where she vol- doors wide open,” Baloch unteers on its board as the though they could be get- huge venues yet… and I ting way larger venues,” say yet, because I think described. “You can expe- public relations director. rience so much art in such The Roboto, which Baloch said as she was so many of them have the reminiscing of past shows. potential to, but they need a brief amount of time and started out in Wilkinsburg it’s really something so in 1999 before moving “And it means so much a place where they can get to us to have that kind of their footing and Roboto beautiful.” to Penn Avenue in 2011, Even though it has celebrated its 21st anni- connection with bands and can offer that.” that they have this tender- And while the venue just turned 21, there will versary in November. not be any drinks served Baloch explained that they ness for our space.” is easily considered part Although The Roboto of Pittsburgh’s punk rock during shows held at “had had all sorts of ideas The Mr. Roboto Project. planned for how to cele- has had its share of big scene, The Roboto offers names, it continues to be a wide variety of acts that Describing itself as a safe brate, but unfortunately, of space, The Roboto is a course, COVID got in the a DIY space, focusing its stretch beyond even just support on grassroots, music. dry venue, not allowing way.” the use of drugs or alcohol Over its years of independent artists and “We’ve also had per- giving them a space to formance artists, we’ve on its property. This also operation, The Roboto allows The Roboto to op- has held a number of acts start out. had poets, comedians, you “A lot of these artists name it and pretty much erate as an all-ages venue. from performers that were “I can’t tell you how just starting out. Past don’t have labels… [They] every genre of music you are just people that are can think of,” Baloch many times I’ve had par- performers include bands ents come with their kids and artists like Anti-Flag, making music and record- listed. “I think we’ve even (Continued on next page) Against Me!, Death Cab ing it in their basement or had short plays.” The GA-ZETTE COMMUNITY MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 27 (Continued from page 26) partnered with Preven- and supported and know due to its small size and tion Point Pittsburgh, a that they’re coming into a lack of an outdoor space, that are in high school that harm-reduction organi- space that respects them is unable to hold events are coming to play a show zation. They provided and wants to keep them for the time being. Fortu- here, and say, ‘I’m really sessions of Naloxone well.” nately, they have been able happy that a space like training, walking guests The events and shows to find support that has this exists because my kid through steps on how to held at The Roboto are kept them from closing can play on a stage with identify and help someone made possible by vol- permanently for the time their band and grow their who has overdosed. unteers. As a non-profit being. audience and feel validat- Another example organization, all revenue “We’ve just been ed in their artwork, but I Baloch gave was past made by The Roboto is raising money through know that they’re safe,’” events The Roboto has used to cover its rent, compilation albums and Baloch said. “They’re not done with Pittsburgh utilities and operation. All t-shirts,” Baloch ex- going to be in a house Action Against Rape, volunteers, including the plained. “Different organi- basement show where where they held info ses- board of directors, freely zations in Pittsburgh have there’s going to be a ton of sions on helping survivors give their time to main- very kindly done little booze or something.” of sexual assault. taining the space. fundraisers for us which is Beyond being an greatly appreciated.” all-ages venue, The There’s still no project- Roboto’s choice to remain ed date for reopening The a dry venue also makes Mr. Roboto Project. How- it a safe space for anyone ever, anyone interested in struggling with sobriety. attending future events or “They know that they volunteering their time or can come into this space donations can contact The and they don’t have to Roboto through Facebook worry about feeling un- or Instagram. comfortable. You know, “It’s just so much more they don’t have to worry about community than about drunk people stum- any large venue could be,” bling around all over them Baloch said about The and triggering them,” The stage at The Roboto, pre-pandemic Roboto. “And that’s what Baloch explained. “They makes it so special.” know that they’re coming “Unfortunately, there’s “I think it just takes Anyone can help show into a space that respects a lot of history in music a very unique kind of support for The Mr. their boundaries.” scenes of assault, so it’s person to want to give Roboto Project by follow- The Roboto’s seri- something that we take themselves entirely over ing it on Facebook, ousness about creating pretty seriously,” Baloch to a project that they know Twitter, Instagram or their and maintaining a safe stated. “If you feel unsafe, won’t really give anything website. space extends beyond you can reach out to us. back to the monetarily,” just its own venue. Before If there’s a person there Baloch stated. “It’s really COVID, events have been that you feel unsafe with, just out of love.” held at The Roboto to we’re always there for However, like most benefit its community and people. small businesses and give its members tools and “We take that pretty non-profits, The Mr. Ro- Donations through training to make it a safer seriously, which is why boto Project has not been Patreon will provide space. we’ve done those kinds of immune to the ongoing access to exclusive lives- Baloch described an events because we want COVID-19 pandemic. The treams, behind-the-scenes event held on Valen- to keep our space a space venue has been closed content, early access tick- tine’s Day 2020 when it where people can feel safe since March 2020 and ets, and more. 28 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 The GA-ZETTE CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
PITTSBURGH TAKES CENTER STAGE AT MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT DURING PANDEMIC TROY FERGUSON and wearing their very album. The 23-song col- her album, “Evermore.” Entertainment Editor fashionable masks. My lection, released in Febru- Her performance show- [email protected] favorite thing about this ary 2020 by Omnivore cased the strong storytell- night, besides the music, Recordings, is made up of ing in her music. I was so First there were the was seeing all the differ- favorites from the excited to hear her per- Billboards and then the ent masks my favorite Pittsburgh-made televi- form this music live. American Music awards. celebrities were wearing. sion show, which ran from On top of Swift’s Then came music’s big- The masks matched their 1968 to 2001, including performance, I also really gest night, The Grammys, outfits which I thought “Won’t You Be My Neigh- enjoyed Harry Styles’ which took place on was stellar. bor,” “You Are Special” performance. “Fine Line” Sunday, Mar. 14. It took This was the third year and “Today Is a Very is such a great album. I place a little later in the in a row for Dan+Shay Special Day.” loved watching him per- year because of the global winning Best Country As the anticipation form his hit song, pandemic. Duo/Group Performance. leading up to The “Watermelon Sugar.” He But the delay didn’t Speaking with PEOPLE Grammys, I was so excit- really does know how stop Pittsburgh from from a backstage press ed to see the performanc- to perform. He kept me having connections at room at Sunday’s event, es. I think one positive engaged it was so fun. music’s biggest awards Pittsburgh native, Dan thing about this global Then there was also show, with Dan+Shay and Smyers, called the win for pandemic was that the Cardi B’s and Megan Mister Rogers being rec- “10,000 Hours,” the duo’s performers have become Thee Stallion’s perfor- ognized with a Grammy. song with Justin Bieber, very creative with their mance. They got some Just like all the oth- an “incredible” feeling, performances. My per- hate for their performance er award shows that explaining, “Every year sonal favorite was Taylor because of the content of happened during these winning a Grammy is like Swift. She had a very their song. I think that uncertain times, things the coolest thing in the busy quarantine. they know how to perform were different. The set- entire world.” The pop star released and their song was a hit. up of the 63rd reminded “It’s Such a Good not one, but two, albums On top of all the great me of a banquet. All the Feeling: The Best of during 2020: “folklore,” performances, many stars were socially dis- Mister Rogers,” won the an album which got her awards were given. tant, sitting at their tables award for best historical Album of the Year, and (Continued on next page) The GA-ZETTE ENTERTAINMENT MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 29 (Continued from page 26) made that night when talented Beyonce a total because music is such a “Queen B” Beyonce took of 28 Grammys in her beautiful thing that con- The legendary Lady home four awards: Best lifetime. nects with everyone. Gaga and Ariana Grande Music Video, Best Rap The night was filled Looking forward to the won Best Pop Duo and Song, Best Rap Perfor- with so much love and next awards show—the Performance. Dua Lipa mance, and Best R&B hope. Having award cer- Oscars, on Apr. 25. also won Best Pop Vocal Performance. The four emonies like this really Album. History was also awards gave the widely brings people together DEMI LOVATO SHARES HER TRUTH VIA YOUTUBE TROY FERGUSON scene was so intense and Entertainment Editor so emotional to witness. [email protected] Another emotional incident that many peo- On Mar. 23 Demi ple do not know is that Lovato released two the night she overdosed, episodes out of four of her drug dealer sexually her honest documentary, assaulted her and left her “Demi Lovato: Dancing for dead. When I heard with the Devil.” New that, my heart sank. Not episodes of the four-part only does she have to heal program will arrive on from the drug overdose, Tuesdays for the next two she also had to heal from weeks via the star’s You- the sexual trauma she Tube channel. endured. I was so looking I am so happy that forward for her to tell her Demi Lovato is healthy truth. There were many and happy, as was evident stories going around on think it is very danger- came in and found her. ous to monitor someone’s One scene from the in her performance at what happened the night President Biden’s virtual of her near-fatal drug food intake if they’re in documentary made me recovery from an eating choke up. Her younger sis- inauguration where she overdose in 2018. I always and health care workers knew that Lovato was a disorder. She did not like ter, Madison De La Garza, the way she felt, so after a went to the hospital to performed to the song, warrior, but she is stronger “Lovely Day.” As a long- than ever. As I review photoshoot, she picked up see her older sister. When a bottle of red wine and Lovato opened her eyes, time fan, I was so excited this, know that this article for her to speak her truth. contains spoilers to the got in touch with a drug Madison came in to let her dealer. sister know that she was She is such a strong wom- documentary, so read at an. There are two more your own risk. I think some people there, but Lovato looked may not realize that when her in the eyes and asked episodes airing for the do- Lovato has always cuseries that air the next been open about her strug- an individual overdoses, her who she was. there can be some after It is so ironic because two Tuesdays on Lovato’s gles with mental illness, YouTube channel. an eating disorder, and effects. She revealed that when she went into treat- she had three strokes, a ment in 2011, Lovato’s Lovato is also sharing chemical addiction. She her story the best way she revealed her unhappiness heart attack, organ failure, parents said she would and when she awakened no longer see her sister if knows how--with music. because her former man- Demi Lovato’s seventh agement team was polic- from everything, she was she didn’t get help. Fast legally blind. She had forward to after the over- studio album, “Dancing ing her food that led her With The Devil... The Art to relapse into her eating five to ten more minutes dose, she couldn’t see her to live until her assistant baby sister…literally. This of Starting Over,” released disorder and addiction. I last week. 30 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 ENTERTAINMENT The GA-ZETTE THE KELLY LIBRARY’S UNCONVENTIONAL DRIVE-IN RECOMMENDED MOVIES BECKONS COVID-WEARY FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH THEATER GOERS Old mill site showcases film favorites Battle of the Sexes https://catalog.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22080679 this spring, summer Chisholm ‘72: Unbought & Unbossed The townships and https://catalog.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/31502065 boroughs surrounding Daughters of the Sexual Revolution the Greater Allegheny https://catalog.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/25792618 campus were home to Hidden Figures the mills and blast fur- https://catalog.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/19572364 naces that produced the Jackie steel that drove business https://catalog.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/19199798 for decades in the 20th The series will run one Joan Jett: Bad Reputation century. Steel built the https://catalog.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/25808155 weekend a month April world and Pittsburgh was through October. The se- Mary Queen of Scots https://catalog.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/26100284 at its heart. Most of those ries launches the weekend RBG sites are now shuttered or of Apr. 16 with August https://catalog.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/31182528 transformed into indus- Wilson’s “Fences” and Reflections Unheard: trial parks—and during “The Dark Knight Rises.” Black Women in Civil Rights the pandemic, COVID-19 Short films by Braddock https://catalog.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/28056077 testing sites. filmmaker Tony Buba will Wonder Women!: Now, those mill sites also be screened as a pre- The Untold Story of American Superheroines are adding another pur- view to both features. https://catalog.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/9362441 pose to their heritage— The summer will fea- drive-in movie sites—and ture coordinated program- the sites are beckoning matic activities, including THE KELLY LIBRARY PRESENTS Pittsburghers to come to a “Hot Metal Happening” the shadows of their old in July and a post-film blast furnaces. ghost tour in October. Rivers of Steel, a Feature film tiles for Homestead-based non- the full series are listed at profit that focuses on https://riversofsteel.com/ the heritage of steel and carrie-carpool-cinema. Pittsburgh’s 20th-century Tickets are $12 for adults domination of the indus- and $8 for children ages 4 try, is using the Carrie through 17. Blast Furnaces site for its Tours of the blast SCATTERGORIES “Carrie Carpool Cinema.” furnace sites are available This drive-in movie-style for additional fees and the experience offers curat- Fudge Farm Food Truck MADNESS ed films—many filmed will be on site selling April 7th | 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM in Pittsburgh or have concessions for movie
Please join the library for a virtual Pittsburgh at its plotline- goers. Social distancing Scattergories tournament and a -along with coordinated protocols will be in place chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. programmatic activities, for the safety of guests concessions for purchase, and staff. Please Register Here: http://bit.ly/3vYBTGn and mini-tours of the Tournament will be held at the following Zoom link https://psu.zoom.us/j/98608764596 National Historic Landmark steel sites. The GA-ZETTE MARCH-APRIL 2021 - 31 SPORTS & ATHLETICS
Penn State Greater Allegheny’s Men’s Baseball Team at their season opening game. Photo courtesy Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, chancellor and chief academic officer. PSUGA 2020-2021 BASEBALL SCHEDULE* MARCH: DATE OPPONENT RESULTDATE OPPONENT RESULT Sat. 13 Penn State Mont Alto L, 2-1 Sat. 27 Penn State Beaver W, 11-1 Penn State Mont Alto L, 6-5 Penn State Beaver W, 12-1 Wed. 24 Penn State Fayette L, 13-3 Tue. 30 Penn State Du Bois L, 14-4 Fri. 26 Penn State Beaver W, 18-8 APRIL: DATE OPPONENT RESULTDATE OPPONENT TIME Sat. 3 Penn State New Ken. W, 9-1 Tue. 13 Penn State Beaver 3:00 PM Penn State New Ken. W, 11-3 Penn State Beaver 5:30 PM Sun. 4 Penn State New Ken. W, 11-2 Fri. 16 Penn State Du Bois 6:00 PM Penn State New Ken. W, 10-1 Penn State Du Bois 8:00 PM TIMESat. 17 Penn State Du Bois 12:00 PM Sat. 10 Penn State Fayette 12:00 PM Penn State Du Bois 3:00 PM Penn State Fayette 2:00 PM Tue. 20 Penn State New Ken. 4:00 PM Sun. 11 Penn State Fayette 12:00 PM Fri. 23 Penn State Mont Alto 5:30 PM Penn State Fayette 2:00 PM Sat. 24 Penn State Mont Alto 1:00 PM Penn State Mont Alto 3:00 PM *Home games, played at Pullman Park in Butler, PA, listed in bold.
Korie Morton-Rozier, Director, Athletics “We let fans at the games as long as they wear a mask and can stay socially distant. We have plenty room at the softball and baseball fields.” 32 - MARCH-APRIL 2021 The GA-ZETTE
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