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BLUE WAVE HITS U.S. HOUSE Republicans make Senate gains A4 REGULAR DUKE ISSUE INSIDE news, opinions, features, sports, 1 A2 Midterm Mania Dems make gains in state house Lamb beats Raymond Arke field, Reserve Township, parts of Ross Township and other editor-in-chief neighboring locations. Innamorato had won a surprising Rothfus primary victory over long-time incumbent Dom Costa (D). Kailey love While much of the country watched national races for Like Innamorato, Summer Lee (D), also a self-described managing editor U.S. House and Senate seats, Pennsylvania Democrats and democratic socialist, won her uncontested election in Dis- Republicans battled it out for control of the Pennsylvania trict 34, according to the unofficial returns. n the nation’s only rare incumbent versus in- House of Representatives and the state Senate in Harris- Unofficial returns showed that Edward Gainey (D) also cumbent race for Pennsylvania’s new 17th burg. While Republicans held both houses, Democrats won his reelection uncontested in District 24, made up Congressional District, Democrat Rep. Conor made gains in each. of Highland Park and Wilkinsburg. Mount Washington, I Lamb claimed an easy victory over Republican For the Pennsylvania House, there were 203 races across McKees Rocks and other municipalities that make up Dis- the commonwealth on Nov. 6. Before the election, Repub- trict 27 will continue to be represented by Daniel Deasy (D), Rep. Keith Rothfus with 56.1 percent of the vote. licans held a 121 to 82 person advantage in the chamber. who had an uncontested victory. In Pennsylvania House Lamb, a 34 year-old former Marine and U.S. That lead shrunk by the morning of Nov. 7, as Democrats District 23, made up of much of Oakland and Squirrel Hill, District Attorney, gained national recognition ear- picked up 11 seats, with the possibility of adding more. incumbent Dan Frankel (D) beat Green Party challenger lier this year after his narrow win over Republican “We could add two more depending on some recounts,” Jay Walker by capturing 90 percent of the vote, according candidate Rick Saccone in the special election to re- said Frank Burdell, political director of the Pennsylvania to the unofficial returns. place Rep. Tim Murphy in the former 18th District. One of the few local Republican-held districts, District House Democratic Campaign Committee. Rothfus, who held the former 12th District seat One of the recounts he mentioned, Pennsylvania House 28, is home to Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R). Tur- District 49 is in the Pittsburgh region. Located just north zai was comfortably re-elected with 54 percent of the vote (which encompasses much of the new 17th Dis- of Uniontown and encompassing California, the district over Democratic challenger Emily Skopov, according to trict) for four terms, was identified by many poll- has been held by Representative Bud Cook (R) since 2017. the unofficial returns. Another Republican victory occured sters as an early vulnerability in the Democrats’ According to unofficial returns from the Pennsylvania De- south of Pittsburgh in District 39, which had formerly been quest to flip the U.S. House of Representatives. partment of State, Cook holds a lead of just 109 votes over represented by Rick Saccone before his unsuccessful race The National Republican Congressional Commit- his opponent, Matthew Toprani (D). against Conor Lamb (D) for a U.S. House seat. Michael tee (NRCC) pulled advertising funding that was Puskaric (R) captured 55 percent of the vote, defeating Burdell said he was happy with the 11 seat pick-up, allocated to Rothfus’ campaign in mid-September growing the number of Democrats in the state house to 93, Robert Rhoderick (D) in the 39th, according to unofficial and that it “met expectations,” without there being any big returns. as many early polls, including the Cook Political surprises. On the state Senate side, there were considerably few- Report and Monmouth University, favored a Lamb “We’re extremely proud of our new [Democratic] class,” er elections with just 25 races across the commonwealth. win. The final Monmouth poll before the election he said. “We’re simply so pleased with the outcome.” There are 50 total seats, with half being up for election ev- showed Lamb up by double digits, and the race was A Duquesne graduate, Brandon Markosek (D) won ery four years, according to Ballotpedia. rated “likely” or “solid” Democrat by election day handily in his race to replace his father’s state House seat One of the closest and most-watched races occurred in by several national outlets including RealClearPoli- the Pittsburgh region. State Senate District 38, consisting in Pennsylvania House District 25. According to the Penn- tics and FiveThirtyEight. sylvania Department of State’s unofficial returns, Marko- of Ross Township, McCandless Township, Fox Chapel and sek won with 57.6 percent of the vote. The district contains other parts of other local areas, was decided in the early “We did it again. You did it again,” Rep. Lamb Monroeville, East McKeesport, East Pittsburgh and parts morning of Nov. 7. Lindsey Williams (D) narrowly beat tweeted the morning after election day. “This is of other nearby localities. her Republican opponent Jeremy Shaffer by just over 500 your government. Now it’s time to make it work for Much of the immediate Pittsburgh area consisted of sol- votes, according to unofficial returns. you again.” idly Democratic seats, some of which had no Republican Pennsylvania Sen. Wayne Fontana (D), who rep- challengers. resents Pittsburgh, and Duquesne’s campus, was un- Duquesne’s campus is part of Pennsylvania House Dis- contested in his re-election for state Senate District 42. trict 19. Representative Jake Wheatley (D) was re-elected One of the only other local state Senate races was for to represent the 19th in an uncontested election. Other District 46 in parts of Butler, Greene and Washington Casey fends off local races were similarly uncontested, according to the counties and was a victory for Republicans. Camera Bar- unofficial returns. In District 20, which includes the Strip tolotta (R) won the 42nd handily with 58.9 percent of District and sections of the North Hills, Adam Ravenstahl the vote, according to unofficial returns. Bartolotta will (D) was re-elected with no opponent. replace Guy Reschenthaler (R), who had left his state Barletta Sara Innamorato (D), a self-described democratic social- seat to successfully seek election to the U.S. House in Raymond Arke Hallie Lauer ist, won uncontested in District 21, which contains Bloom- Congressional District 14. editor-in-chief features editor ennsylvania turned out to be one of the few Democratic strongholds in PA Gov. Wolf easily re-elected the 2018 Senate races. Raymond Arke seniors. Wagner centered his pitch on reducing P Bob Casey Jr. (D) was re-elected to the editor-in-chief taxes and reforming the education system and U.S. senate for his third term with 55.6 n Tuesday, Pennsylvania went to the polls how it is funded. percent of the votes against Lou Barletta to decide on the commonwealth’s chief ex- Wolf’s running mate as lieutenant governor was (R) 42.8 percent. Also running were Dale ecutive. The race between incumbent Gov. John Fetterman, the now former mayor of Brad- Kerns (L) and Neil Gale (G). OTom Wolf (D) and Scott Wagner (R), a state senator dock, PA. Fetterman has gained international atten- Casey was first elected to the U.S. Sen- and former garbage collection magnate, ended in a tion for his efforts to revitalize Braddock and had ate in 2006, and his win this midterm cycle massive re-election victory for Wolf. unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination was announced early in the evening, car- Wolf, who was first elected in 2014, captured 57.6 for U.S. Senate in 2016. rying the support from his previous term. percent of the vote and carried Allegheny County, The defeated Republican candidate for lieu- Casey focused his campaign on his support according to the New York Times. tenant governor was Jeffrey Bartos. Bartos, a of preserving the Affordable Care Act and protecting immigrants. He also breaks typi- Wagner, who had been endorsed by and cam- businessman, had been the president and CEO cal Democratic policy by being pro-life. paigned with President Donald Trump, failed to of the Mark Group, “a leading provider of ener- Barletta, who was backed by and cam- gain much traction throughout the race. Wag- gy efficiency analysis and upgrades for residen- paigned with President Trump, ran on ner had received a lot of negative attention after tial, multi-family, institutional and commercial a platform very similar to Trump’s 2016 property owners,” according to a biography on he posted an Oct. 12 video in which he threat- election. Barletta had been a controver- ened to “stomp all over [Tom Wolf’s] face with the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts website sial mayor of Hazleton from 1999 to 2007, golf spikes.” where Bartos is on the board. where he pursued strict anti-immigration Wolf ran his campaign focusing on his record Wolf’s re-election was a Democratic hold in a policies, which were challenged by the as governor, particularly his efforts to expand state that had voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 ACLU and ruled unconstitutional in U.S. Medicaid, combat opioid abuse and caring for presidential election. District Court. Midterm Mania A3 Pennsylvania redistricting plays role in House flips attracted national infamy (see: a commanding win on Nov. 6, Pennsylvania had never elected moderate Democrat. Perry pre- Raymond Arke “Goofy kicking Donald Duck”). defeating Rothfus 56.1 percent more than two. vailed with little over 2 percent editor-in-chief The new map, in place for yes- to 43.9 percent, according to the The map also produced a Re- of the vote, according to the New terday’s midterm elections, pro- New York Times. publican flip in southwestern York Times. In northwestern A new congressional district duced a pick-up of four seats for The other Democratic pickups Pennsylvania. Guy Reschenthal- map led to big changes in Penn- Pennsylvania, another Republi- Democrats, along with many in the new map came in suburban er (R-14), a former state senator, can incumbent, Mike Kelly (R- sylvania’s delegation to the U.S. more close races. After the Nov. Philadelphia and Allentown. Out- won a race for an open seat in House of Representatives in the 16), produced a close victory over 6 election, the Pennsylvanians side of Philadelphia, the newly re- the newly drawn District 14 over Ron DiNicola (D) in District 16. 2018 midterms. headed to the U.S. House are drawn District 6 and District 5 saw Democrat Bibiana Boerio. The old In March, the Pennsylvania Back out in eastern Pennsylva- composed of nine Democrats and the victories of Chrissy Houlahan District 14 had been represented nia, incumbent Republican Brian Supreme Court ruled that the nine Republicans. (D-06) and Mary Gay Scanlon (D- by Rep. Michael Doyle (D-18), old map, drawn by Republican In Western Pennsylvania, the 05). District 7, which included Al- who was placed in a different dis- Fitzpatrick (R-01) prevailed over legislators in 2012, was uncon- map created a new District 17, lentown in northeastern Pennsyl- trict under the new lines. Scott Wallace (D) with 2 percent stitutionally gerrymandered. composed of Pittsburgh suburbs. vania, also became a Democratic The redistricting also produced of the vote, according to the New After Pennsylvania’s legislature Conor Lamb (D-17), an incum- flip with the victory of Susan Wild close races in several of the other York Times. couldn’t draw a new map with- bent who had won a March spe- (D-07). The three women, along districts between Republican in- Going forward, it appears that in the court-ordered time frame, cial election in the old map’s Dis- with Madeline Dean (D-04), who cumbents and Democratic chal- Pennsylvania’s congressional dis- the Pennsylvania Supreme Court trict 18, was placed in the 17th to won in a safe Democratic district, lengers. In PA-10, which includes tricts will continue with a Dem- redrew the boundaries, creating face Keith Rothfus (R-17), who set a record for the number of Harrisburg, incumbent Scott ocratic lean until the next redis- districts that divided counties was the incumbent of the old women in Pennsylvania’s delega- Perry (R-10) narrowly held off a tricting process. less and removed large, sprawl- map’s District 12. Lamb produced tion to the U.S. House. Previously, challenge from George Scott, a ing districts — some of which had

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Courtesy of Wikipedia Nation votes on important issues in ballot referenda Josiah Martin would have provided money a similar measure that would tax distributed toward “veter- public funding for abortions. a&e editor for “services for early child- have included an expunge- ans' services, drug treatment, On issues of elections them- hood learning, after school ment process for people serv- early childhood education, selves, Colorado, Michigan As the whole nation focused programs, and nutritious ing convictions for legalized and for public safety in cities and Utah voted to move redis- unprecedented attention on meals,” according to the text substances. with a medical marijuana fa- tricting into the hands of inde- House and Senate candidates of the amendment provided Missouri voted to approve cility.” pendent commissions. Flori- during these midterm elec- by the Allegheny County Chil- a similar amendment, with an Oklahoma voted to legalize da, notably, voted to approve tions, people intently watching dren’s Fund Initiative. added stipulation that spent the cultivation and use of mar- an amendment that restores maps and needles on Tuesday As for state measures, two a portion of the 4 percent tax ijuana for medical purposes, felons’ right to vote after they night may have missed some states voted for gradual in- “for health and care services and Utah voted on a similar have served the entirety of of the state and local referen- creases to the minimum wage. for military veterans by the measure, with 53.2 percent of their sentence, with the ex- da that made major impacts in Missouri will see the mini- Missouri Veterans Commis- voters approving the measure, ception of “those convicted smaller areas. mum wage reach $12 by 2023, sion.” Missouri voted against with 77 percent of precincts of murder or sexual offenses, In Allegheny County, vot- and Arkansas will see it reach two similar referenda. One reporting at the time of print. who would continue to be per- ers rejected a referendum to $11 by 2021. would have included a larger Alabama and West Virginia manently barred from voting amend the Allegheny Coun- Several states voted on 15 percent tax, funding a “state voted to add language to their unless the Governor and Cabi- ty Home Rule charter. The measures regarding the legal- research institute to conduct state constitutions that spe- net vote to restore their voting amendment would have added ization of cannabis for rec- research with the purpose of cifically clarify that neither rights on a case by case basis.” a $25 tax on every $100,000 reational and medical use. developing cures and treat- state’s constitutions guaran- Massachusetts voted to of a property’s value, which Michigan voted to legalize and ments for cancer and other tee the right to an abortion. maintain its current law ban- would have amounted to an tax marijuana for recreation- incurable diseases or medical Oregon, on the other hand, ning discrimination against $18 million Allegheny Coun- al use by people over the age conditions.” The other would voted to reject a measure that people based on their gender ty Children’s Fund. The fund of 21. North Dakota rejected have seen a smaller 2 percent would have banned the use of identity. A4 Midterm Mania Mix of Democratic, Republican success across U.S. Kailey Love ing, according to the New York when the candidates are separat- sentatives) were vying to be the • First Women Elected to Con- managing editor Times. All together, Democrats ed by .5 percent, not by candidate first black governor of Florida gress from Iowa — Cindy Axe (D) flipped 28 seats total, subject to requests. However, according to and first black female governor and Abby Finkenauer (D) A “Blue Wave” in the House. change. Across the board, the in- a CNN projection, Scott’s lead of Georgia, respectively. • First Latina Women Elected to GOP gains in the Senate. Over coming Congress will be younger was within that margin as Nelson Gillum, campaigning as a pro- Congress from Texas — Veronica 100 women elected across all na- and more diverse, with historic sits not far behind in the polls at gressive Democrat in the mold Escobar (D) and Sylvia Garcia (D). tional positions. The first open- wins for minority candidates and 49.8 percent. of Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.), ly gay governor ever elected in women nationwide. The campaign for retiring Re- was favored in pre-election day Year of the Women, the U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the publican Sen. Jeff Flake’s seat in polls, with Quinnipiac projecting Round 2? Welcome to the 2018 midterm current House Minority Leader, Arizona is also currently incon- that Gillum would have a seven Following the 1991 Senate Ju- elections. is expected to take back the gav- clusive, as Republican candidate point lead over his Republican diciary Committee Testimony of The long anticipated general el come January. Pelosi has been Martha McSally and Democrat opponent Rep. Rob DeSantis. Anita Hill, a young woman who election saw record numbers of a member of the Congressional Krysten Sinema are locked in a However, the final polling re- had come forward with accusa- voter turnout nationwide, up sig- leadership since 2002, when she close race of 49.3 percent to 48.4 sults gave DeSantis a narrow win tions against then-nominee for nificantly from the 2014 midterm was Minority Whip, and was the percent, respectively. Also with (49.7 percent over Gillum’s 49.1 Supreme Court Clarence Thom- election cycle. According to the first female Speaker of the House, 99 precincts reporting, both ABC percent, falling outside Florida’s as, the 1992 general election pro- U.S. Election Project, the forecast elected in 2007. Though there and NBC report that the race automatic recount trigger mar- duced a historic win for women. for turnout was the highest since have been outcries for a change in may not be called until early next gin) and Gillum conceded later Inspired by the lack of women in 1970 based on early voting at an leadership, it appears that Pelosi week due to about 1 million ear- that night. the Senate (specifically, the lack estimated 47 percent. While the will re-assume her role as Speaker ly voting ballots that still need In Georgia, on the other hand, of women on the Senate Judi- early predictions from pollsters without any major opposition. to be counted. Regardless of Abrams has announced that ciary Committee), four women held true — that the Democrats how this race ends up, Arizona she is refusing to concede to her successfully won Senate seats, ex- would take control of the U.S. GOP Expands their Majori- will still send its first female Republican opponent, Georgia panding the number in the cham- House of Representatives, and ty in the Senate senator to Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Brian Kemp. ber from two to six and setting a the Republicans would overtake While the Democrats cele- come January. Controversy swirled around this new record. These unprecedented Senate seats in states that Trump brated victory in the House, they The race that the nation had its race during the lead-up to elec- victories lead to the dubbing of won in 2016 — there were still faced several significant losses in eyes on all night, however, was tion day, as Kemp was accused of 1992 as “The Year of the Woman.” surprises and upsets to be had the Senate. Sen. Claire McCaskill the plight of Democrat Rep. Beto attempting to suppress the votes And, as the age-old saying across the country. (D-Mo.), Sen. Joe Donnelly O’Rourke and his attempt to un- of thousands of Georgians in his goes, history is destined to re- Keeping up with the results of (D-Ind.) and Heidi Heitkamp seat Republican Sen. Ted Cruz secretary of state position. peat itself. every race nationwide on election (D-N.D.) all lost their seats to in Texas. A former candidate for Last month, the Associated Following the controversial night and digging through news Republican challengers. This did president of the U.S., Cruz has Press reported that Kemp’s office hearings for Supreme Court coverage the morning after can not come as a surprise to most held his seat since 2013, and the was holding up 53,000 voter reg- nominee Brett Kavanaugh - in be overwhelming, so here is an pollsters — North Dakota was idea of a viable challenge from the istration applications for review, which an almost identical sit- in-depth snapshot of the results. rated as Republican leaning at left to a Republican in Texas was 70 percent of which came from uation to the Thomas hearings the outset by FiveThirtyEight, initially viewed as laughable. Af- African Americans. The Brennan played out when Christine Bla- Dems Flip the House while Missouri was rated a toss ter all, the last Democratic Sena- Center for Justice reported since sey Ford, a psychologist from Setting their sights on the up - as the Democrats tried to tor from Texas was Lloyd Bentsen Kemp took office, the state of California, came forward with House early on in the election cy- defend seats in deep red states. in 1988. O’Rourke, however, gave Georgia “purged twice as many allegations of sexual assault cle, the Democrats needed to flip If it weren’t for Democrat Jacky Cruz a literal run for his money voters - 1.5 million - between the against Kavanaugh - a record 23 seats on Nov. 6 to gain back Rosen unseating Republican with his maverick campaign. 2012 and 2016 elections as it did number of women claimed vic- the majority. By the day before Sen. Dean Heller in Nevada, Since he announced his can- between 2008 and 2016.” tories in elections at every level the election, the Cook Political Republicans would have flipped didacy in March 2017, O’Rourke The race in Georgia has yet to of government. Report rated 30 races as “toss- three seats. Other endangered visited all 254 counties in Texas, be called for either candidate at As it stood prior to Kavanaugh’s ups,” providing a wide margin in Democrats in states that Trump and also raised a whopping $70 the time of print, though Kemp nomination, a historic number of which the left would only need declared 2016 victory Sen. Joe million, a number that set Sen- holds a 50.3 percent lead. women (227 running in congres- to take seven of these contested Manchin (D-W. Va.) and Sen. ate fundraising records. Running sional, senatorial and gubernatori- matches in order to make it to Jon Tester (D-Mont.) were able on an ambitiously progressive al races) were already running for the 218 seats needed for control. to hold onto their seats. platform in a generally red state, office. As it currently stands, 118 of As it stands at time of print, At the time of print, two races O’Rourke captured the attention them have won their race. As of the Democrats won 10 seats in the still remain too close to call — of not only Texans, but the whole morning after election day, CNN toss-up races and are projected Florida and Arizona. nation. Several celebrities - in- has projected that 96 women won to win six more. They also won in In Florida, defending Demo- cluding Beyonce, a Texas native House races (31 new members and two unexpected races where the crat Sen. Bill Nelson has already - publicly endorsed O’Rourke, 65 incumbents), breaking the pre- Republican candidate was favored called for a recount, stating that as did eight of the major Texas vious record of 85 according to the in the polls in New York District 11 his Republican opponent, cur- news outlets. Congressional Research Service. and South Carolina District 1, and rent Florida Gov. Rick Scott, Despite the widespread support 13 women were elected to Senate claimed victory in all races where prematurely declared his victory. for this political underdog, come seats, bringing the total of women the Democrat was projected to win With 99 percent of precincts re- election day Ted Cruz still man- in the Senate to 23. easily or narrowly. porting, Gov. Scott holds a 50.2 aged to narrowly defeat his chal- percent lead. Various national lenging opponent with 50.9 per- AP Photo At the time of print, Democrats Trump’s Response now hold 223 out of the 435 seats outlets, including the New York cent of the vote. However, many A Flurry of Firsts in the House of Representatives, Times and CNN, have not yet believe that this won’t be the last of • Youngest Women Elected to Following the loss of his party’s with 15 races (mainly in West called the race, and the initial O’Rourke. On social media, politi- Congress — Alexandria Oca- majority in the House, President Coast states such as California and vote count will not be finalized cal commentators and spectators sio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Abby Trump held the longest press Washington due to large numbers until Saturday. In Florida, an alike are already predicting a 2020 Finkenaur (D-Iowa) at age 29 conference of his presidency of mail-in ballots) still outstand- automatic recount is triggered O’Rourke bid for the presidency. • First Muslim Women Elect- thus far on the morning of Nov. ed to Congress — Rashida Tlaib 7 to address the election results. Dem Gubernatorial Gains (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar Trump began talking about bipar- With only 14 governors not (D-Minn.) tisanship, even endorsing Nancy up for re-election (seven on each • First Native American Women side of the aisle), a large portion Elected to Congress — Deb Haa- Pelosi for Speaker of the House, of the country was up for grabs land (D-N.M.) and Sharice Da- but the conference spiraled from in the gubernatorial races. The vids (D-Kan.) there. The president sparred with Democrats flipped a total of sev- • First Openly Gay Governor — reporters - including one especial- en governorships in Nevada, New Jared Polis (D-Colo.) ly heated exchange with CNN’s Mexico, Kansas, Wisconsin, Illi- • First Black Women from Mas- Jim Acosta, which later ended up nois, Michigan and Maine, while sachusetts and Connecticut with Acosta’s White House press Republicans regained Alaska. Elected to Congress — Ayanna credentials being revoked - and Campaigns in Florida and Pressley (D-Mass.) and Jahana also pointed out the losses of Re- Georgia garnered a great deal Hayes (D-Conn.) publican candidates that did not of national attention as historic • First Female Senator from Ten- firsts were at stake. Democrats nessee — Marsha Blackburn (R) embrace his support or policy po- Andrew Gillum (Mayor of Tal- First Female Governors from sitions, stating that “we saw the lahassee, Florida) and Stacey Maine and South Dakota — Jan- candidates I supported achieve Abrams (former Minority Leader et Mills (D-Maine) and Kristi tremendous success last night ... in the Georgia House of Repre- Noem (R-S.D.) we picked up a lot.” AP Photo November 8, 2018 Volume 99 Number 12 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Students Midterm voter turnout Duquesne organize community walk-out exceeds expectations supports Hallie Lauer features editor Tree of Life & Kellen Stepler Josiah Martin staff writer a&e editor It has been a little over a week Duquesne student Marquis Jaylen since the Tree of Life shooting in “JB” Brown died after jumping from Squirrel Hill, but support from the a 16th-floor window in Brottier Hall, Pittsburgh community – and be- according to Pittsburgh police, on yond – has been abundant. Oct. 5, 2018. Exactly one month Groups and organizations on later, members of the student body Duquesne’s campus are supporting held a “walk-out” on Art Rooney the Tree of Life synagogue after the Field to demand answers for the shooting in any way they can. The Brown family. Mary Pappert School of Music do- “I’m disappointed in Duquesne,” nated proceeds from a concert to the said international relations major synagogue, Duquesne sorority Alpha Essence Criswell. “I understand on Sigma Tau (AST) donated leftover both sides too, that Duquesne is still budget funds and Duquesne frater- part of the investigation ... being a nities Phi Kappa Theta and Sigma Catholic campus, founded on the Nu are selling Pittsburgh Strong Spiritan fathers who look out for bracelets to support the synagogue. the community, [Duquesne] has not On Friday, Nov. 2, ticket sales from done anything. I am heartbroken.” the concert, The Music of Billy Stray- Organized by Nakya Thomas, horn, were donated to the synagogue. head of the Duquesne chapter of The concert featured the Duquesne the NAACP, the walk-out began Jazz Ensemble, directed by Mike To- at noon on Nov. 5. The students maro; Jazz Workshop, directed by came armed with a set of demands Katia Faroun/Photo Editor Throngs of individuals crowded the Epiphany Church polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 6, setting record lengths of lines and Jeff Bush and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, see WALK-OUT — page 3 wait times for voters. Overall voter turnout significantly increased this year, with numbers soaring above previous years. see SUPPORT — page 2 Becoming American series explores immigration challenges Olivia Donia Immigration and Work.” This screening and the two remaining staff writer sessions following it would be held In light of recent events both in College Hall. Previous sessions locally and nationally, Duquesne’s were held at the Jewish Community Liberal Arts department, in Center, only blocks from the Tree conjunction with the Gumberg of Life synagogue, which seemed to Library and the Jewish Community weigh heavily on both the speakers Center of Greater Pittsburgh, held and the audience. screenings of Becoming American, The program, after all, is an a film program in six parts focusing exploration of the immigrant on the challenges and impacts of experience in America — all of the immigration to the U.S. different successes, stereotypes and On Oct. 29, two days after the setbacks that have come with it — tragic mass shooting at the Tree and was organized by the Gumberg of Life synagogue in Squirrel Library and Jewish Community Hill, Melissa Hiller, director of Center, with the assistance of a grant the American Jewish Museum at from the National Endowment of the the Jewish Community Center of Humanities. The decision to hold Greater Pittsburgh, stood before the first three installments of the a crowd in 104 College Hall. The program at the Jewish Community audience, a mix of Duquesne Center in Squirrel Hill was originally students, faculty and other members made so that the series could be of the community, had come for the Kaitlyn Holtz/Staff Photographer more accessible to the Pittsburgh community at large. Now, it leant fourth of six programs on Becoming Emad Mirmotahari, a Duquesne professor in the English department, hails from Iran. His personal experiences, in addition to his American, subtitled “Help Wanted? extensive knowledge on matters of immigration and its challenges, shaped discussion during particular sessions of the series. see SERIES — page 3 opinions features sports a & e Birthday Heathers pulled Follow us on... Election Day B-ball back on celebrations the Bluff again Federal holiday would Two DU employees make voting more celebrate each other Dukes host W&M 5 why this TV remake accesible and almost 100 years p.m. on Saturday can’t (and shouldn’t) air of service @theduquesneduke PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 10 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Campus organizations donate funds to synagogue POLICE briefs SUPPORT — from page 1 to come together and celebrate life through music. With the end of Daylight directed by Kelley Krepin DeFade. Music is considered a universal Savings time, the sun sets earlier Jane Cubbison, office manager language that, regardless of one’s … allowing for more mischief to of the school of music, and Steve own background, has the power to take place! No need to worry, Groves, manager of musical events, convey what words alone cannot do though, PB&J is here to keep came up with the idea to make the in any language. you in the know about all of the concert a benefit for the synagogue. “We hope that our musical offer- delectable details that occur Billy Strayhorn, one of “Pitts- ings lift the spirits of those who have around campus. burgh’s greatest musical icons” ac- been directly or indirectly affected by On Nov. 1, a student was found cording to Tomaro, was raised in this tragedy,” Beckman said. to be intoxicated along upper Braddock and then Homewood from “It is a proven fact the music has Magee St. near Vickroy St. He the age of five. healing powers and so our concert was issued a non-traffic citation Seth Beckman, dean of the Mary seemed to be a great way to assist in and shall be referred to the Office Pappert School of Music, thought this process,” Tomaro said. of Student Conduct. making the previously-scheduled Additionally, Duquesne Greek Also on Nov. 1, a student in concert a benefit for the synagogue Life took action to support the Tree Olivia Higgins/Staff Photographer Towers was observed to have was “a wonderful idea, especially of Life synagogue and those affected trouble walking due to the The Duquesne Jazz Ensemble performed during the concert, The Music of Billy Stray- considering that Billy Strayhorn – by the shooting. horn, on Friday, Nov. 2, which donated its proceeds to the Tree of Life synagogue. influence of alcohol. The student an internationally prominent musi- AST announced its efforts was referred to the Office of cian who had a tremendous impact to help during its annual Miss home. Many girls thought that we mate, Zach Laros of Sigma Nu, Student Conduct. on his (and future) generations – Duquesne Pageant on Saturday, should contribute in some way to the came together with the idea to cre- On Nov. 2, a resident was a native Pittsburgher known for Nov. 3, which benefits the Make- Tree of Life synagogue to help this ate a joint effort between the two director on duty discovered a bringing people together through A-Wish Foundation. community,” said Kacie Flannigan, fraternities. student to be in possession of a his artistry.” “Even though our philanthropy is AST director of philanthropy and Nicolas Jozefczyk, president of small amount of marijuana and Beckman hoped that the concert Make-A-Wish, we did not feel right co-chair of the Miss Duquesne Pag- Phi Kappa Theta and A&E writer for related paraphernalia during could be a place for our community ignoring a cause that was so close to eant. “Bringing light to these victims The Duke, said, “The idea to raise an administrative search in St. is very important because this is our money after this tragedy seemed Martin Hall. DUPO responded city, and we wanted to help in any only natural.” to the situation to retrieve the way we could.” Nowark said that the goal of the found items. The student will Fraternities Phi Kappa Theta and fundraiser is “to raise money and be referred to the Office of Sigma Nu began selling black-and- awareness for this tragedy among Student Conduct. yellow Pittsburgh Strong bracelets Duquesne’s campus, and it has Also on Nov. 2, a non- from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, turned into something more than we affiliated male was soliciting Nov. 2, and will continue to do so ever thought it would.” money from students on Magee through Friday, Nov. 9 on the third “We hope to raise over $300 as a St. The male was identified and floor of the Union. The bracelets cost tangible goal, but more than that we sent on his way. two dollars. hope to aid in creating a culture of Also on Nov. 2, a non-affiliate In addition to these dates, the brother and sisterhood to the point was stopped for driving the bracelets will be sold on Nov. 10, where people know that there is al- wrong way down Seitz St. The during the men’s football and bas- ways someone to help them in their driver, Ashley R. Formato, 126 ketball game and on Nov. 12 at the time of need,” Alex Burns, president S Church St., Mt. Pleasant, men’s and women’s basketball dou- of Sigma Nu, said. Pennsylvania, was arrested and bleheader. A larger event is in the works for Taylor Carr/Staff Photographer will be charged with §3802(a) Jake Nowark, philanthropy chair the future. David DeFelice, president From left to right, Jake Nowark of Phi Kappa Theta, Greg Falvo of Sigma Nu and Nick Driving Under the Influence, Vottero of Phi Kappa Theta helped sell Pittsburgh Strong bracelets in the Student Union. of Phi Kappa Theta, and his room- see SUPPORT — page 3 §3308(b) Driving on One-Way Roadway, §3703(a) Driving Upon a Sidewalk, §4302(a)(1) Professor brings geocaching to campus for research Periods for Required Lighting being presented at the Pennsylvania and §1301(a) Registration Kellen Stepler Counseling Association Conference Required. The case is still active. staff writer in Pittsburgh. The second project She seemed to have gotten her trained non-geocachers on how to just desserts! How many times have we heard geocache, and tested if wellness was a On Nov. 3, an Uber driver the phrase, “Get off your phone benefit of the activity. reported a student to be and go out and play?”. Chances “The current project targets intoxicated and asleep in her are, a lot. However, an activity individuals with disabilities to see vehicle. The student was under new to Duquesne’s campus called if they experience wellness benefits the age of 21, and was issued a geocaching, an outdoor treasure as a result of their participation,” non-traffic citation. The case hunting game, requires users to have Delmonico said. will be referred to the Office of a GPS-enabled device or smartphone. Temple Lovelace, an associate Student Conduct. Players then try to navigate and find professor of special education Also on Nov. 3, several Des the geocache, or container, hidden at at Duquesne, is also researching Places residents were found to a certain location. geocaching. be in possession of marijuana. A David Delmonico, a professor of “Geocaching brings people from citation was issued. counselor education at Duquesne multiple cultural backgrounds On Nov. 4, two students and Megan Klinefelter/Staff Photographer University, is researching if together for a common social activity a non-affiliate were found with DU professor David Delmonico and his team hid geocaches around campus for a study. geocaching can improve student that can also have the added benefit drug paraphernalia in Towers. wellness and academic performance. of physical, spiritual and emotional developmental disabilities. activity and exploring the campus as The students were referred to the For the study, Delmonico and wellness,” Lovelace said. “Their gift has allowed for benefits of the project. Office of Student Conduct. The his team have hidden geocaching Many believe that health and faculty and students across the “Further benefits are the future non-affiliate was issued a defiant containers and “treasures” around wellness is important for all, but counselor education and special collaborations this may lead to within trespass warning. the university’s campus, many Lovelace considers investigating if education programs to collaborate,” the education department that can Also on Nov. 4, an intoxicated of which will be labeled with the geocaching can improve student Delmonico said. enhance our students’ educational student was found in Towers by word “geocaching.” Duquesne’s wellness and academic performance As a result, Delmonico invited programming and enhance their the on-duty resident director. Department of Public Safety is aware to be just as significant. members of the St. Anthony School skills,” Hendrickson said. The student was referred to the of the study and the locations of the “It’s the best of both worlds in that Programs, a Catholic-based inclusive Lovelace hopes the project inspires Office of Student Conduct. geocache containers, and asks anyone geocaching can get students out of educational environment for children the Duquesne community to begin Also on Nov. 4, marijuana who finds a geocache container to the classroom, get them active and with intellectual disabilities between geocaching. was found in a Towers leave it in the same location in which provide another way for teachers to the ages of 5 and 21, to participate in “We want for the Duquesne resident’s room. Two students it was found. support learning,” Lovelace said. the study. community to learn more about the will be referred to the Office of The current project is Delmonico’s The project was funded by Dick Lisa Hendrickson, the high school benefits of geocaching, both as a way Student Conduct. third geocache research-based and Lisa Teets, Duquesne alumni and post-secondary supervisor of to increase physical activity, and also project. The first was a survey of who wanted to see more research the St. Anthony School programs, as a way to connect with people across how geocaching improved various and creative activities done to help is also excited for the project, citing the university, region and perhaps facets of wellness, and the results are individuals who have intellectual and teamwork, geography skills, physical even around the world.” Lovelace said. November 8, 2018 News THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 DU students held walk-out, demand justice for Marquis WALK-OUT — from page 1 students themselves were searching “[The university has] acted in a for answers, but that they wanted reactive way, rather than a proactive for the university, including “full answers for the Brown family, way,” said Lauren Petrillo, one transparency, a surplus of grief specifically his mother. of many in attendance who were counseling for friends and teammates “JB’s mom is the most incredible, dissatisfied with Frizzell’s email. of JB and that the university should kind, selfless woman. Duquesne is an “I think they missed the point. host a forum addressing the incident amazing university, Duquesne has The point is to get information for and discussing what the steps going offered us a lot, but in this situation, his mom. It’s not really about us. We forward are to prevent tragedies of they dropped the ball,” said Gabriella understand that results are going to this nature,” according to prepared Meyers, a music therapy major and take time but there are things that remarks by Bella Guzzi, elementary friend of Brown. his mom should know: incident education junior and one of the While the students in attendance reports, case updates,” Guzzi said. event’s main speakers. are asking the university to be more Some students disagree with According to the GoFundMe transparent, it is unclear whether this sentiment. In a comment on page created under the name of Duquesne has any knowledge of the Guzzi’s Facebook post announcing Brown’s mother Dannielle Brown, incident that has not already been the walk-out, student Jess Chan Hallie Lauer/Features Editor “she [Danielle] has not been given made public. said, “the poster is ‘demanding full From left to right Sarah Gethers, Nakya Thomas and Bella Guzzi spoke to students on the name of a university official or Before the walk-out, Doug Frizzell, transparency’ because everyone’s Rooney Field about what they wished to receive from DU in regard to Brown’s death. university officers who were present the vice president for student ‘kept in the dark.’ The investigation feeling that Duquesne had not done we will continue to do so,” said Ian at the time of the incident, his cell life, sent a campus-wide email is ongoing, thus there are no solid enough to support students during Edwards assistant vice president phone, the clothes that he was stating, “We know that you are answers yet, not even to the family. this tragedy. for student wellbeing and director wearing, the preliminary autopsy, anxious to understand the details That’s just how investigations work, “I feel like the most support I got of counseling services. “Based on incident report, case status update of this heartbreaking incident. The they take time. Also, counseling has from Duquesne was from the student student feedback, we are bringing or any other answers that will university is equally anxious to learn been made available, and numerous body. I feel like Duquesne didn’t talk in counselors from outside of the explain why he fell some 16 stories what led to the loss of this wonderful emails were sent out about it. (Which about it. Professors didn’t talk about University to help supplement the to his death.” student … It is difficult to be patient was another point on your flyer). So it. Someone I was friends with died, additional need at this time.” Citing the ongoing nature of the in situations such as this, however, we I’m confused as to what you’re really and no one cared,” Criswell said. “I think way too many people are investigation, the Pittsburgh police also understand that we must allow protesting here.” “The counseling staff has worked hurting. We need to start creating a said they could not comment. the authorities the time they need to Between 70 and 80 Duquesne valiantly and selflessly to meet these culture where we feel speaking up The majority of the emphasis do their work thoroughly in order to students turned out on Rooney Field demands, in addition to meeting the see WALKOUT — page 12 from the walk-out was not that provide meaningful answers.” in search of answers, many of them needs of our existing clients, and Film series on DU campus discusses immigrant hardship Synagogue SERIES — from page 1 not only in disseminating knowledge to the event’s particular sense of on a number of topics surrounding receives help importance. immigration, but in generating This fact was not lost on Hiller as public discussion and dialogue on she addressed the crowd in College those topics, in creating a welcoming from DU Hall. The evening’s program was space where people can come given in memory of the 11 victims of together and feel comfortable asking SUPPORT — from page 2 the shooting. In her introduction to questions,” Schulze said. the program, Hiller called awareness The Oct. 29 program, which of Duquesne’s Jewish Student Orga- to the way we speak and the impact focused on economic reasons for nization (JSO), is currently planning language can have. immigration and the restrictions an event tentatively set for March 18, “Have an absolute awareness that placed upon it, featured a discussion 2019, that will tackle the issue of anti- language matters,” Hiller said. “You led by Mirmotahari on the language Semitism and the First Amendment. do not have to accept words that used to discuss immigrants. His “We will ask questions like, what don’t seem right to you.” presentation particularly highlighted is hate speech? What can be cen- the parallels between the language sored? And what can we do to stop As the national discussion Kaitlyn Holtz/Staff Photographer surrounding immigration becomes used to characterize the southern anti-Semitism, while maintaining and eastern European immigrants Political science professor Jennie Schulze led some of the Becoming American free speech?” DeFelice said. “We will increasingly more heated, the film screenings, which discussed many of the challenges faced by immigrants. Becoming American program of the early 1900s and contemporary have representatives from the ADL, feels ever more pertinent. Run rhetoric surrounding Hispanic and exposure to a broader diversity of “It’s important to see these films Jewish Federation and a few aca- by Duquesne professors Jennie Middle Eastern immigrants. narratives and perspectives provides because they are a reminder that demics on constitutional law.” Schulze and Emad Mirmotahari “There’s a kind of mass amnesia an opportunity for a richer learning everybody who lives in this country DeFelice adds that while the of the political science and English happening right now where experience.” has some sort of relationship to Jewish community in Pittsburgh departments, respectively, each immigration is concerned. This Schulze also made a point immigration and the immigrant is already rather close-knit, he installment of the series features an amnesia is a cycle that targets to mention how the Becoming experience — if not themselves thinks that this event will bring hour-long film focusing on a specific newer immigrants. We’ve been American series introduces the personally, then in their family them even closer. aspect of American immigration experiencing it since before “human face” of immigration to histories,” Mirmotahari said. “Our Duquesne community will followed by a presentation given by the founding of the country,” audiences who might otherwise not The series ultimately serves as a continue to rely on one another and Schulze or Mirmotahari. Mirmotahari said. “The film series have much contact with immigrants. forum to discuss what is a very hot- help the larger community heal in The series handles, among other is only a small step in generating She hopes that this program will button issue in a thoughtful and any way we can,” DeFelice said. things, topics such as the history insightful discussion about cause students and community respectful manner. The goal of the The Jewish Law Students Associa- of immigration, prejudices faced immigration and wrestling that members to confront the realities of series is, ultimately, to try and foster tion and the JSO co-hosted a candle- by immigrants, issues of identity discussion away from the hate, the immigration along with their own an educated and understanding light vigil in remembrance of the and acculturation, economics and hysteria and the soundbites that are perspectives of it, and she wishes environment in the Duquesne victims on Wednesday, Nov. 7, on work, family and community and dominating the news, social media the series will help foster valuable community and Pittsburgh as a whole. A-Walk, followed by a dinner in the immigration in popular culture. and political gatherings.” discussion among friends, families “This project is also about building campus ministry. “The idea for this program came Schulze stressed the importance and communities. community, discussing immigration Supporting others through events about, in general, from Duquesne’s of discussion surrounding the topic. “There are many ‘myths’ issues with our neighbors, having like this is just another part of historic commitment to social Her Nov. 5 program, “Family and surrounding immigration,” Schulze people share their own stories Duquesne’s mission. justice and community outreach,” Community,” invited audience said, “that are perpetuated and need and connect those stories to the “Our institution and Spiritan Mirmotahari said. “But it also came members to participate in discussions to be addressed through meaningful larger ‘Becoming Americans’ Fathers have always valued com- about because of the shifts in mood of topics such as transnationalism, dialogue and discussion … The hope project, connecting immigration munity and community engage- and discourse in this country over integration and culture. of the project is that these Monday challenges in Pittsburgh to the ment. This is as true today as it was the last two years or so, especially “These discussions are important evening discussions are just a starting broader challenges we discuss in this when our institution was founded,” where race and immigration are to have both out in the community, point and that people who attend series and brainstorming solutions Beckman said. “Our new university concerned.” as well as at Duquesne,” Schulze them will continue those discussions together,” Schulze said. strategic plan reinforces this fact as Sara Baron and Terra Merkey said. “While we often have these within their own social circles.” The final installment in the well, detailing an imperative that were behind the initiative and discussions inside classrooms, For Mirmotahari, the project is Becoming American series is titled stresses the significance of deepen- authored the grant along with the benefit of this program for especially important because of Immigration and Popular Culture with ing authentic alliances throughout Schulze, according to Schulze. Duquesne students is in hearing the America’s long and complicated Mirmotahari. It will be shown on Nov. our community — including other “The importance of this project is voices of the larger community. The history with immigration. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in College Hall 104. faith-based entities.” 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Now is not the time for conspiracy theories editorial staff Just a few short weeks ago, we used this space to address Pittsburgh me- editor-in-chief Raymond Arke dia and ask that they cover the death managing editor Kailey Love of Marquis Jaylen “JB” Brown with news editor Gabriella DiPietro opinions editor Ollie Gratzinger tact and courtesy. We wanted to put features editor Hallie Lauer a stop to wild, irresponsible specula- a&e editor Josiah Martin tion and conspiracy-weaving that was sports editor Adam Lindner making the rounds. Now, with over 70 layout editor Madison Pastrick Duquesne students attending a protest photo editor Katia Faroun about Brown’s death, it is time to make administrative staff the same plea to our student body. adviser Paula Reed Ward The “walk-out” protest on Nov. ad manager Madison Pastrick 5 was organized to demand “full email us: [email protected] transparency, a surplus of grief counseling for friends and team- mates of Brown and that the university should host a forum addressing the incident and dis- cussing what the steps going for- ward are to prevent tragedies of “The ballot this nature,” according to the pro- test’s main speaker Bella Guzzi. is stronger However, that premise involves a huge misconception: Duquesne isn’t than the leading the police investigation; the Cartoon by Jordan Callahan Pittsburgh Police are. Duquesne ad- ministration officials know as much bullet.” in focus... about what happened as anyone else Election recap 2018: Midterms bring blue wave, diversity on campus. When there is an active investigation, police rarely make any AbrahamT Lincoln Ollie Gratzinger flipped the House — the average dis- Texas sent its first few Hispanic kind of public statement or provide up- opinions editor trict shifted 10 points to the left, ac- women in Congress as well, with Ve- dates. They don’t return evidence they cording to the NYT. ronica Escobar and State Sen. Syl- collected from the crime scene, such as You just read Now tweet On a chilly fall morning, lines Republicans, though, had via Garcia projected to win districts Brown’s clothing and phone. The toxi- our thoughts. us yours. began to form outside of polling lo- more luck than expected in the near El Paso and Houston, respec- cology report, which often takes six to cations all around the U.S. Follow- Senate, making up about 51 per- tively. Arizona will send Democratic eight weeks to be conducted, is not pub- ing a series of massive social media cent of the seats. Rep. Kyrstin Sinema to Congress as lic record and will not be shared unless @TheDuquesneDuke Some of the South’s most liberal its first female senator, and South movements aimed at encouraging all the police decide it should be. democratic candidates took an Dakota elected Republican Kristi who could — mainly America’s Police investigations are detailed young people — to vote, unfortunate loss: Texas’ Noem as its first female governor. Beto O’Rourke in the CNN also reports that Colorado procedures and often take a long Telegraph estimates time. It may be quite a while before editorial that about 113 million Senate race, Florida’s Democratic Rep. Jared Polis’ bid for anything definitive is known. Until people participated Andrew Gillum in governor “will be successful,” making then, it is unhelpful to continue to act in the 2018 mid- the governor’s race him the first openly gay man elected policy terms on Nov. 6. and potentially Sta- to Congress. Likewise, Republican as if a massive web of conspiracy is Compared to ap- cey Abrams in the Kim Davis, a Kentucky clerk who taking place to silence the truth. It’s The Duquesne Duke is the student- proximately 83.3 Georgia governor’s received national attention in 2015 just too early to tell. written, student-managed newspaper race. But self-de- after serving jail time for refusing to of Duquesne University. It is published million in the What the real focus of these efforts every Thursday during the academic 2014 midterms, scribed democratic issue marriage licenses to homosex- should be is to provide more resources year except during semester breaks and socialist Alexandria ual couples, lost her bid for a second this year’s turnout for grief counseling. This is a worthy and holidays, and prior to final exams. The Ocasio-Cortez won term. Though one of her adversaries Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- was historic, with noble cause. Students shouldn’t have New York and, at was David Ermold, one of the men ions of the editors of The Duke and does 49 percent of reg- to wait possibly months to meet with a not necessarily reflect the views of the istered voters taking only 29, became the denied a marriage license in 2015, students, faculty, administration, stu- counselor in an understaffed, under- part. That might not youngest woman ever he failed to win the nomination, and dent government or the University pub- elected to Congress, ac- Democrat Elwood Caudill Jr. took funded office in the aftermath of two lications board. Op-ed columns do not seem like much, but it’s local tragedies. We definitely agree with reflect the opinions of The Duke, but a high figure for a non-presi- cording to USA Today. over Davis’ position instead. rather are the sole opinions of the col- Nationally, this week’s midterms A deeply polarized U.S. could con- that position, more should be done. umnists themselves. dential election, and it was certainly enough to make a difference. were a resounding win for margin- tribute to the radical changes we’ve However, this noble cause is Letters policy Here in Pennsylvania, Democratic alized communities all around the seen with this midterm election. NBC drowned out when paired with the Letters to the editor must be typed, incumbent Bob Casey took the Sen- country, many of whom may finally News is calling it a suburban revolt other demands. We recognize this is double-spaced and include the writ- ate, beating out Republican Lou see themselves represented in federal against Trump; Most of the districts a hard and confusing time for the stu- er’s name, school/department and office. that flipped entirely from Republican phone number for verification. Letters Barletta, Libertarian Dale Kerns and dent body, but asking university offi- should be no longer than 300 words Green Party’s Neal Gale. Democrat According to CNN, other histori- to Democrat were located in America’s and should be delivered to The Duke cials for information they do not have Conor Lamb became the representa- cal record-setters include Sharice eastern and mid-western suburbs. office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed Davids of Kansas, a lesbian and It’s possible — even probable — that is unproductive. So is depicting them to [email protected] by 5 p.m. tive for the 17th Congressional Dis- as being uncooperative with Brown’s Tuesday. The editors reserve the right trict (Pittsburgh), and Democratic Native American, who became the citizens concerned about the rising grieving mother, who, as some at the to edit any and all submitted copies. incumbent Tom Wolf won the gover- first LGBT+ Kansan and one of the tide of right-wing nationalism, white All letters must be verified before being first two Native American women supremacy and the upward trend in protest pointed out, is the only person published. nor’s race. Democrats gained a clear major- elected to Congress, along with New anti-Semitic, homophobic and anti- involved who truly needs to know what Corrections/clarifications ity in the House of Representatives, Mexico’s Debra Haaland. Michigan immigrant sentiments were inspired led her son to his death that evening. Readers should report any story or Democrat Rashida Tlaib and Min- to take to the polls to bring about the photo error to The Duke. All legitimate earning 223 seats as opposed to the Misplaced anger and distrust of- errors will be corrected in print the fol- 197 won by Republicans at time of nesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor change they feel the nation needs. ten lead to only negative outcomes. lowing edition. print. The New York Times reports Party’s Ilhan Omar became the first Additionally, the students who When more information is made Muslim women in Congress. Omar, survived the Parkland shooting ear- Contact that 313 districts around the coun- available, we hope to be the ones to who came to America two decades lier in the year came of age in time for try swung to the left. Even though share it with all of you. Until then, email [email protected] ago as a refugee, is also the first So- the blue wave was smaller than that patience. of 2006 — the last time Democrats mali-American in Congress. see MIDTERMS— page 11 Opinions 5 Felon disenfranchisement a form of voter suppression Timothy Rush felons serve their sentence, mean- petition for their rights, and more staff columnist ing that even after they serve their than 10 percent of Florida’s popu- time for their crime, they can be lation was barred from voting en- oting is a staple of mod- indefinitely barred from voting tirely, the highest in the country. ern American democracy, depending on the circumstance of And yes, the fact that African one that is held sacrosanct that state. In Alabama, disenfran- Americans are also disproportion- V chisement is indefinite for those ately convicted does mean that among the American populace. As the midterm season wraps up, and who have committed a felony that they are disproportionately af- many of us exercise our right to is of “moral turpitude,” while states fected by these policies. While we vote, there needs to be the acknowl- like Florida required felons to peti- like to teach in our schools that edgement of those who are still un- tion to have their rights restored. African Americans won the right able to vote in our democracy. Now, this may not sound so to vote and won the fight against Across the U.S., there is a si- bad; people who commit crimes Jim Crow, 21 percent of African Courtesy of the Washington Post lenced group of citizens who are get punished. That is the argu- Americans in Florida could not Florida voted in favor of Amendment Four, which would give felons back the right to vote, as long as their crimes were not related to murder or sexual violence. unable to vote in the very election ment often used by those in favor vote because of these laws. Ken- touted as one of the most impor- of these laws, and while this argu- tucky manages to be worse, with violent drug users who only used shake up elections that could lose tant of our time. The Sentencing ment works for states that limit 26 percent of the African Ameri- marijuana but are still classified the Republicans some states. Project, an organization for re- disenfranchisement to prison or can population being indefinitely as felons and are still barred from Thankfully, there is hope. In re- search and reform of the criminal parole, it fails for states with indef- disenfranchised, as reported by the voting by these archaic laws. For a cent years, this matter has received justice system, estimates that 6.1 inite disenfranchisement. Serving Sentencing Project. And those are good majority of these people, we’re more attention. In this year’s mid- million people are barred from vot- your sentence is meant to be the just the higher ones. not talking about violent criminals. term’s elections, Florida had an ing. This group has been brought punishment for your crime, and When you combine dispropor- We’re talking about people who got amendment on the ballot to elimi- to heel by the widespread use of after your sentence is done, you’re tionate conviction of minorities in trouble with the law and have nate its petition-based system. felony disenfranchisement, the supposed to be free. But for many, with felon disenfranchisement, we served their time for it. Thankfully, it has been passed, re- policy of removing the right to vote that’s not true. arrive right back where we started This issue is also not unknown forming Florida’s system to where due to being convicted of a felony. Of those affected by felony dis- decades ago with minorities still to those in Washington. During felons are enfranchised upon serv- Excluding Maine and Vermont, enfranchisement, more than 50 being pushed out of the polling the 2008 election, Barack Obama ing their sentence, with the excep- all states of the U.S. employ felon percent have already served their place and keeping American de- himself said that he supported re- tion of crimes such as murder and disenfranchisement in some form. sentence, paid their fines and gone mocracy segregated. storing the rights of ex-offenders. child molestation. Steps have been Including Pennsylvania, 14 states through the parole and probation And again, you may be sitting His opponent, John McCain did taken in several states to loosen bar felons from voting while serv- process, as reported by the Sen- there saying, “Well, they’re felons, not answer the questionnaire. And the restrictions under pressure ing their sentence. Going further, tencing Project. Despite this they they’re the worst of the worst.” But that makes sense. States that have from civil rights groups. four states bar into parole, and 18 are kept from voting by these laws that’s not true. A felony can range high rates of felony disenfranchise- But the fight cannot end at the bar until the end of prison time, that say they’re not entitled to a anywhere from murder to copyright ment tend to be states that lean ballot box. Get informed about parole and probation. We are left right to vote, even if they’re re- infringement. Drug use, depending Republican. Overturning these your representatives’ views on the with 12 states that continue to formed. And no, petition states do on your state, is still classified as laws would introduce a whole new withhold the right to vote after not help. Florida allowed felons to a felony, and yes, there are non- voting population and potentially see FELON— page 11 Election Day should be holiday To the editor: Hallie Lauer One of the more popular excuses for not voting features editor is because of work related conflicts. If Congress I was gratified to see that, in the major renova- were to make Election Day a national holiday, n 1845, Congress decided that Election Day that removes one more obstacle for voters. tion of the Palumbo Center, community access to would be on the first Tuesday of November. If more obstacles are removed, voter turnout IThis decision was made largely because it will inevitably increase. While these midterms was a full day’s ride with horse-drawn buggies yielded a massive increase in voter turnout, that the track is slated to continue. At most universi- to the local polling place, and in order to prevent number could still be increased by making the day disruption to the sabbath, or market days which a national holiday. ties, the upgraded facility would be strictly limited were traditionally Wednesday, Tuesday was cho- While the creation of a new national holiday sen. November was chosen because fall harvest could be a burden on employers, consider re- to athletes. President Gormley credits Athletic would have been finished, but the worst of win- placing an already existing federal holiday, like ter storms would not have yet hit. Columbus Day. It is incredibly problematic to Director Dave Harper for this decision and un- If that sentiment sounds a little silly, it’s be- celebrate Christopher Columbus in the way that cause 173 years later, things have changed just this nation does, but that’s an opinion for another doubtedly he deserves the lion share of the credit. a bit. For example, we no longer travel by horse piece. We could solve two problems at once by and buggy and polling stations are scattered revoking the federal holiday status of Columbus But the truth is that sensitivity to the needs of throughout every district, making it more con- Day and replacing it with Election Day, still falling venient for voters. on the first Tuesday of November. others has always been a core value at Duquesne. In 2015, agriculture made up 5.5 percent of the The irony of it is that Americans love to boast U.S. GDP according to the department of agricul- their nationality until it comes time to actually At a time of intense national division, we should ture. Our economy is no longer agrarian, so why exercise their duty to the country. By creating a continue to follow a standard set over a century ago national holiday, not only does it become easier remind ourselves how lucky we are to be part of that no longer applies to our country? This idea is for citizens to vote, but it also can foster a more an antiquated one and desperately needs amended. communal sense of participating in democracy, such a community. Since the ways of the country have changed, rather than just being a bystander. so should Election Day. The idea of having it on We are in a pivotal time in American history. the same day for every election cycle is a smart Voting is how real change happens, and it is an -Bruce Ledewitz, Duquesne Professor of Law one, but making Election Day a national holiday opportunity for voices to be heard. Having Elec- should be considered. So keep it the first Tues- tion Day as a national holiday seems only logical, day of November, but also give workers that day so that the largest number of voices possible can off so that they can exercise their civic right. be heard.

Opinions November 8, 2018 6 FEATURES Cinco Cantina and DU legends celebrate birthdays Madeline Bartos during happy hour. Each of them has almost staff writer Before the fifth floor of the fifty years of stories to tell Union was Cinco Cantina and about Duquesne, but they’ve elen Bohr and Jane Chick-Fil-A, it was Options, only ever gone on strike once. Ann Byerly — the al- and before that — well, Helen It was during one of those Hways-smiling ladies at and Jane Ann can’t remember classic Western Pennsylvania Cinco Cantina — have worked if it was ever anything else. snow storms that infamous- at Duquesne for a combined For years, they each worked ly arrive mid-April that the total of nearly a century. “Ev- around 40 hours a week, food service employees found ery year we’re going to retire, each. The fifth floor of the themselves outside, drink- but then every year we stay,” Union has begun to close ear- ing coffee the police officers Jane Ann said with a laugh. lier on Fridays, so now they would bring them, and stop- When asked what’s the best work about 30 hours a week, ping delivery trucks. part of working at Duquesne standing the whole time. One brave soul tried to il- for almost 50 years each, they “I think we’ve done our job,” legally stop a mail truck and both said without hesitation Jane Ann said. “We never got Helen, mistaken for the em- “The students.” They have in trouble,” Helen added. ployee, was blamed for the their favorites, too. “There After Helen gets off work incident. The strike didn’t are people who leave an im- on Fridays, she always goes last much longer until Father pression on you, you remem- country dancing, where she Nesti, the president of the ber them,” Jane Ann said. can move her legs after a university at the time, put an Madeline Bartos / Staff Writer Helen, who turns 85 on week of standing. “When you end to it. “He said to the food Helen (left) and Jane Ann (right) turn 85 and 84 respectively this week. Nov. 9, and Jane Ann, who get old, the first thing that service, ‘get them women off glar didn’t take any money fight, but we get over it,” Jane turns 84 on Nov. 8, both came goes are your legs,” she said. the streets and back to work,’ with him, though. Jane Ann Ann agreed. to Duquesne months apart On the weekends and over and that’s how it was settled,” doesn’t know why — maybe Jane Ann lost her hus- from each other in 1969. school breaks, Jane Ann plays Jane Ann said. he expected the floor to be band when she was 49. Her When Helen heard about a bingo and cards; she said she Jane Ann also told the story empty and she surprised him daughter, Debbie, works job opening in Duquesne’s loves to gamble. of how she was held at gun- — but she said it had to be an at Duquesne as well, over food services, she went for the The pair both admit that point one night on Hallow- inside job, since all the doors in Hogan, and Jane Ann’s position and got the job right while names aren’t their een. She was working on the were locked off to the public. daughter-in-law, also Deb- away. Jane Ann started her strong suit, they never forget sixth floor of the Union when Helen and Jane Ann seen bie, is the supervisor at Cinco job at Duquesne as a waitress faces. “It’s funny if you’re out, she opened the stairwell door four different food service Cantina. “This job kept me and a floater making $2.89 an and you’re in the grocery store and found a man wearing a companies at Duquesne, five going. Thank God I had this hour. The food service ladies or you’re at a game or some- ski mask. Jane Ann thought decades of graduating class- job,” Jane Ann said. “Keeps were called the “Pink Ladies” thing,” Jane Ann said. “The the man was trick or treating, es and countless changes on us busy,” said Helen. because of their pink dress- students won’t remember our until he pointed a gun at her campus. But there are some Parkhurst’s contract is up es and white aprons, shoes name, but they yell ‘Duquesne!’ and told her to get into the things that haven’t changed in 2019, but Helen and Jane and stockings. At one point, And I don’t remember their freezer. since 1969. Helen and Jane Ann, who are on the top of Jane Ann even worked as a names, but I look at their faces “I said ‘oh no, no I’ll die,’” Ann still work together in the Union’s seniority list, bartender down at Incline and I know them.” Jane Ann recalled, and in- food services and they still hopefully won’t be going — which she and Helen both “I tell the students, ‘don’t stead offered to put herself love their jobs, the students anywhere. As Jane Ann said: still call the Ratskeller — and tell me your name,’” Helen in the cupboard, and stayed and each other. “We’re like “They come and they go, and served drinks to professors said. “I never remember it.” there until he left. The bur- sisters,” Helen said. “We we’re still here.” Horoscopes Libra Sagittarius Virgo (September 23 - October 22) Scorpio (November 23-December 22) (August 23-September 22) (October 23-November 22) You cheered the Blue Wave. Mamma Mia! 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Duquesne women’s Blue bloods heavily stocked as hoops begin basketball team The 2018-19 college basketball season has finally arrived, and already, falls in opener The Duquesne women’s bas- some of the game’s brightest newcomers are making strong first impres- ketball squad came out of the sions. Don’t be fooled, though — March Madness is a long way’s away gate slowly in its 2018-19 open- er Tuesday, and never really Jacob Hebda & Memphis forward Dedric Law- biggest and brightest stage. managed to find their groove. son. This is a unique compila- Adam Lindner Taking on TCU down in tion of talent and experience that 4. Duke — Fort Worth, Texas, the Dukes the duquesne duke could ultimately earn Kansas its Zion Williamson, one of the first national title since 2008. most-hyped prospects in recent opened up the contest miss- College basketball was wel- memory, is a Duke Blue Devil. ing their first nine shots. The comed back on Nov. 6 in the form 2. Kentucky — I’m usually not one for cliche Horned Frogs took an early of several high-profile matchups, In addition to another one of sayings, but if you didn’t know 11-0 lead, and Coach Dan with the annual Champion’s John Calipari’s trademark recruit- that by now, you’ve probably Burt’s team struggled to battle Classic pitting No. 10 Michigan ing classes, Kentucky has some been living under a rock. Scarier State against No. 1 Kansas and solid returning players and trans- than a Zion dunk is the realiza- back from there. No. 4 Duke, coached by Mike fer Reid Travis on board. Calipari’s tion that he will be playing along- Duquesne eventually dropped Krzyzewski, against John Cali- teams are always packed with tal- side R.J. Barrett and Cam Red- the season opener by a score of pari’s No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats. ent, but generally need a little time dish, ESPN’s No. 1 and 3 recruits 61-48. The results (a ton of eye-popping to gel as a unit. Coach Cal is start- for 2018, respectively. Duke has The usual shooting barrage Duke highlights) leave college ing to feel some pressure from Big the talent, but with no returning hoops fans ecstatic for what the Blue Nation, whose favorite team starters, there will certainly be from Duquesne was nowhere new season may bring. Luckily hasn’t made it to the Final Four some kinks to work out. These to be found in the opener, and for them, The Duke briefly sum- since 2015. That may not seem like Blue Devils could be special. Courtesy of AP the Dukes finished shooting marized each team ranked in the that long, but the Kentucky faith- Florida and Florida State showed off on just over 30 percent from the AP Preseason Top 25 Poll below, ful expects greatness. This may be 5. Virginia — Nov. 6 in Tallahassee, resulting in an field. Duquesne’s four seniors just in time for basketball binge- one of those years. Lost in the shock following 81-60 Seminoles victory. Above, FSU — Chassidy Omogrosso, Con- watching season. No. 1-seeded Virginia’s loss to guard PJ Savoy is defended by the Ga- 16-seed UMBC is that this team tors’ KeVaughn Allen. nor Richardson, Julijana Vo- could be among the nation’s best jinovic and Kadri-Ann Lass — this season. They return three when three big stars like Caleb finished a combined 4-29 from starters and some core players Martin, Cody Martin and Jordan the field on the afternoon. from last year’s team. As with Caroline bypass an early exit to past Cavalier squads, scoring is the pros in favor of another year TCU center Jordan Moore an area of concern. Virginia will in school. In the “one-and-done” bullied Duquesne all day long be a contender again, and its era, a trio of seniors with this in the post. The senior finished zone defense will probably be as much talent is not just unlikely, with 22 points, knocking down dominant as ever, but Tony Ben- but possibly a formula for a na- 11 of her 12 shots. Amy Okonk- nett and company will face an tional championship. uphill battle as they look to prove wo, another post presence, skeptics wrong. 8. North Carolina — added 16 points of her own. UNC’s favorite Tobacco Road While the result was not ide- 6. Tennessee — neighbor, Duke, snagged the na- al, positives did come out of It isn’t very often that Tennessee tion’s top three recruits in the the loss to the Horned Frogs. fans are more excited about bas- class of 2018, and will most likely ketball than football at this time of garner much more national atten- Redshirt sophomore guard year, but this Volunteer team has tion than the Tar Heels will this Nina Aho looked sharp in her Courtesy of Andy Lyons/Getty Images shifted that narrative. Kentucky season. Nevertheless, Carolina first game back from injury. Stud freshman Zion Williamson dribbles the ball up the court against No. 2 Kentucky has won the last four SEC Tour- will be a tough out this season, Aho managed to find holes at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Nov. 6, 2018. Duke won, 118-84. naments, but Tennessee could as veterans Luke Maye, Kenny in TCU’s zone defense, and break that streak. Grant Williams, Williams and Cam Johnson join 3. Gonzaga — the 2018 SEC Player of the Year, forces with an impressive class of scored 10 points despite com- 1. Kansas — After silencing critics with a will be back on the court for the freshmen, including No. 6 recruit ing off the bench. One would think that the top championship run in 2017, the Volunteers. He’ll have an experi- Nassir Little. Sophomore guard Amanda overall team would have the best Zags were eliminated from the enced supporting cast, featuring Kalin impressed as well, con- incoming recruiting class, or 2018 tourney in familiar fashion. the likes of Admiral Schofield and 9. Villanova — tributing on both sides of the perhaps a plethora of returning Gonzaga, a three-seed, was de- Jordan Bowden, around him. The Any time a team loses four starters from a prior champion- feated by nine-seed Florida State expectations are high, but don’t players to the NBA draft, as the floor. Kalin finished with five ship team. That’s not the case for in the Sweet 16. It was a disap- be shocked if the Vols meet, and Wildcats did this past offsea- points, four rebounds and the Jayhawks. pointing exit for a program with maybe even exceed, them. son, concern is inevitable. Don’t three assists. Additionally, Sure, freshmen Quentin a history of underperforming worry too much about the reign- she added two steals to her Grimes and Devon Dotson should come March. With the likes of 7. Nevada — ing NCAA champions, though. statline. be great. It also helps that Lager- Josh Perkins and Rui Hachimu- After grabbing a No. 7 seed in Seniors Phil Booth and Eric Pas- ald Vick and Udoka Azubuike are ra back and additional support the tourney’s South Region last chall lead a roster more inexperi- The second half of back. However, what sets Kansas arriving via a couple transfers, season, Nevada enters 2018-19 enced than Jay Wright is Duquesne’s road trip to Texas apart are their three incoming don’t be surprised if the Zags ranked seventh in all of college won’t be any easier, as they transfers, headlined by former find their way back to the game’s basketball. That’s what happens see HOOPS — page 8 take on the No. 8 ranked Tex- as Longhorns on Nov. 8. Tip- NCAA CFP Rankings — Week 11 NCAA FCS NEC Standings — Week 11 off is set for 8 p.m. EST. If Duquesne can put togeth-

Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next er a more consistent shooting effort, they should be able to 1. Alabama 6-0 9-0 W9 11/10 vs. 16 Miss. State Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next give a loaded Texas team a run 2. Clemson 6-0 9-0 W9 11/10 @ 17 Boston Coll. for its money. 1. Sacred Heart 4-0 6-3 W3 11/10 @ Duquesne 3. Notre Dame N/A 9-0 W9 11/10 vs. Florida State — David Borne 2. Duquesne 3-1 6-3 W3 11/10 vs. Sacred Heart 4. Michigan 6-0 8-1 W8 11/10 @ Rutgers 3. Cen. Conn. St. 3-1 5-4 W1 11/10 @ Saint Francis U 5. Georgia 6-1 8-1 W2 11/10 vs. 24 Auburn Fact of the Week 4. Saint Francis U 2-2 4-5 W2 11/10 vs. Cen. Conn. St. 6. Oklahoma 5-1 8-1 W3 11/10 vs. Oklahoma State 5. Bryant 2-3 5-4 L2 11/10 vs. Wagner Ahead of Nov. 10’s season 7. LSU 4-2 7-2 L1 11/10 @ Arkansas opener, Duquesne junior 6. Wagner 1-3 2-7 L2 11/10 @ Bryant 8. Washington St. 5-1 8-1 W5 11/10 @ Colorado guard Mike Lewis II needs 7. Robert Morris 0-5 2-7 L2 11/10 @ Eastern Kentucky 9. West Virginia 5-1 7-1 W2 11/10 vs. TCU only 88 points to become

10. Ohio State 5-1 8-1 W1 11/10 @ 18 Mich. State DU’s 39th 1,000-point scorer. 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Men’s basketball team kicks off ‘18-19 versus W&M

Adam Lindner media at the A.J. Palumbo Center. poor scheduling on my part. Following the Dukes’ season-opener sports editor Dambrot went on to directly compare “Talk about an experienced coach, ex- against the Tribe, Duquesne will face UIC this season’s team to last year’s. perienced team, one of the best shooting Nov. 12, and Radford in Akron, Ohio Nov. 17. To a man, a lot can change over the “When you analyze last year’s team, it teams in the country and a tough system,” course of a year. was an old team. It wasn’t a very deep Dambrot continued. “We’ve spent a lot of Within the realm of college basket- team, but it was old,” Dambrot said. “This time getting ready for them. It’s a hard ball, almost everything about a team can team has more skill, but no experience.” prep. But by that same token, if we want change within just one offseason. Mike Lewis II, the team’s longest ten- to be where we want to be in the A-10, we Just ask Keith Dambrot. ured player alongside forward Kellon have to beat William & Mary, UIC, Rad- In Dambrot’s inaugural season as the Taylor, echoed similar sentiments re- ford — you know, we have to beat those head coach at Duquesne in 2017, the garding his team, saying he’s aiming to type of teams to get where we want to get.” Dukes returned only six scholarship lead by example for his younger team- Indeed, topping the CAA’s Tribe would players from the prior year. This past mates this season. absolutely be a step in the right direction offseason, Dambrot saw even more ag- “I really want to see everybody play for Duquesne. A year removed from be- gresive turnover, as eight of the team’s 11 hard every game. If we do that, we’re go- coming the first team in the history of col- eligible scholarship players from 2017-18 ing to be in games, and it’s all about ex- lege basketball to finish a season shooting departed from the program. ecuting after that,” Lewis said. 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from Now, for the second time in as many The Dukes are going to have to do ex- 3-point land and 80 percent from the foul years, Dambrot is practically starting actly that in their season-opening date line, William & Mary will stand as a tall over, but this time, he’s got the talent he with the William & Mary Tribe on Nov. 10 order for the youthful Dukes. needs to do something special. if they hope to begin the year 1-0. Particularly, the 6-foot-10 Knight will. If only he had a little more experience. Dambrot acknowledged the tall task Considered by some as a fringe NBA “That’s probably the newest thing for that his team has ahead of them in Nathan prospect, Knight averaged 18.5 points me ... I’ve never had a newer team. This Knight & Co. per game on .575 percent shooting in Courtesy of Richmond Times-Dispatch (Va.) is the second newest team in the coun- “No, I’m not too excited,” Dambrot said 2017-18, and was named to the CAA’s William & Mary’s Nathan Knight dunks the ball try behind Detroit,” Dambrot said post- of facing Knight on Nov. 10. “I’m not ex- Preseason All-Conference Second Team against the George Mason Patriots on Dec. 6, 2017. Knight, now a junior, scored 27 points practice on Wednesday before assembled cited to see them at all, really. It’s really prior to this season. that evening to down the A-10’s Patriots, 77-70. College basketball’s top teams ready to do battle

HOOPS — from page 7 more challenging seasons as a coach, but ard Hamilton to make the most of the talent The jury is still out on the Tigers. Despite he always seems to field a competitive present in Tallahassee. their Sweet 16 appearance this past March, probably used to. Even so, with an incom- team. Don’t sleep on the Mountaineers. there are plenty of questions about whether ing recruiting class ranked ninth overall 18. Mississippi State — they can improve upon that success. Their (according to 247Sports), Villanova will 14. Oregon — Mississippi State hasn’t made the NCAA freshman class has some interesting pros- surely be in the mix for another title. With just about everyone jumping on tournament since 2009, but Ben Howland’s pects, but they aren’t likely to make a drastic the Zion Williamson bandwagon, 7-foot current Bulldogs outfit has the look of a impact immediately. Coach Brad Brownell 10. Michigan State — stud freshman Bol Bol has been a relative group ready to end that dry spell. will be tasked with getting the most he can Losing top picks Jaren Jackson Jr. and afterthought. When you watch him on the The Bulldogs lose no major contributors from what projects to be a high-floor, low- Miles Bridges to the NBA will hurt the Spar- court though, you’ll be mesmerized. He’s from last season’s 25-12 team as all five ceiling group. tans, but Tom Izzo’s squad should be just one of the most uniquely talented players starters return in 2018-19. McDonald’s All- fine anyways in 2018-19. The Spartans re- in recent memory. Oh, and fellow five- American Reggie Perry should add to Mis- 23. LSU — turn Cassius Winston and Joshua Langford star freshman Louis King will be joining sissippi State’s attack immediately. Baton Rouge will be home to one of the in the backcourt, as well as junior forward the Ducks, too. Coach Dana Altman has to best recruiting classes of the 2018-19 sea- Nick Ward. Three top-100 recruits will join put all the pieces together first, but Or- 19. Michigan — son, but questions still abound for LSU. them in East Lansing. egon could be lethal. Moritz Wagner led the Wolverines to the Second-year coach Will Wade is looking to NCAA title game last year, but Wagner’s take the Tigers dancing come March, but 11. Auburn — 15. Virginia Tech — now a Los Angeles Laker, and Michigan standing in his way will be some surpris- Bruce Pearl may be a controversial coach, After falling out of favor at Marquette, finds itself back at square one. ingly strong SEC competition. LSU is mov- but his success with the Tigers cannot be Buzz Williams has established himself in Not all hope is lost on Wolverines fans, ing in the right direction under Wade, but disputed. Auburn won the SEC regular sea- Blacksburg by turning around a histori- though, as several key contributors from with three freshmen projected to start, LSU son last year for the first time since 1999. cally irrelevant Virginia Tech program. last season’s team return in 2018-19. Soph- may need some time to put all the pieces It was also the program’s first NCAA Tour- With most of last season’s top scorers and omore guard Jordan Poole should be a fun together. nament appearance since 2003. With Ken- rebounders returning, the Hokies find player to continue to watch develop. tucky and Tennessee both fielding strong themselves vying for a third-straight tour- 24. Purdue — squads this year, competition at the top of ney berth. The only factor hindering a po- 20. TCU — Disappointment and frustration are the SEC could be tight. Even so, Auburn has tential ACC Championship run is a crowd In his second season in Fort Worth, Jamie just a couple of the adjectives that could the tools necessary to win another confer- of elite programs at the top. Virginia Tech Dixon and the Horned Frogs took a massive be used to describe Purdue’s 2018 tour- ence championship. probably isn’t at the level of Duke, UNC or leap forward by qualifying for the NCAA nament. The Boilermakers had legitimate Virginia just yet, but Williams surely has Tournament for the first time in 20 years. He Final Four aspirations before bigman 12. Kansas State — the team trending in that direction. has been impressive so far, but as Pittsburgh Isaac Haas suffered a season-ending inju- Kansas State is riding high coming off fans know, Dixon has struggled to find much ry in the first round. After losing four to- an Elite Eight appearance this past March. 16. Syracuse — success come March. TCU will be looking to tal starters, Purdue won’t reach the levels Granted, outside of an impressive victory A year after averaging 39.0 minutes per change that narrative this year. seen over the past few years. Even so, with over Kentucky, that run included wins over game, junior Orange guard Tyus Battle re- star guard Carsen Edwards at the helm, softer opponents Creighton and UMBC. turns for Head Coach Jim Boeheim. Frank- 21. UCLA — the Boilermakers could make some noise Even so, with star forward Dean Wade back lin Howard returns, too, as does budding With Lonzo in the NBA, LiAngelo pos- this season. from a foot injury, things are looking up for ACC star Oshae Brissett, who averaged 14.9 sibly headed to the G League and LaMelo’s the Wildcats. Building on that March suc- points per game last season as a freshman. future professional plans yet to be deter- 25. Washington — cess will be challenging, but KSU has the Losing no major contributors a year af- mined, it looks like UCLA has moved on The Washington program has struggled experience and skill to hang with the best. ter falling to Duke in the Sweet 16, the Cuse from the Ball family. For as talented as the to find its footing in recent years. Even may be poised for even more this season. Ball brothers are, Steve Alford must be re- with future NBA draft top pick Markelle 13. West Virginia — lieved he no longer has to worry about the Fultz, the Huskies were abysmal in 2016- With Jevon Carter and Daxter Miles 17. Florida State — headache that is their father, LaVar. Now, 17. That led to a coaching change, with leaving Morgantown, it’s easy to assume The Seminoles stunned Gonzaga last with no more distractions and another former Syracuse assistant Mike Hopkins 2018-19 will be a down year for the Moun- year before falling just a few points short highly touted incoming class of freshmen, taking the reins last season and leading his taineers. However, given the return of of a Final Four appearance. They lost a few Alford needs to win. If this program has squad to an NIT appearance. Despite such defensive beast Sagaba Konate and an in- key role players this offseason, but the solid another down year, Alford very well could improvement, with a mostly senior core, flux of talented freshmen, WVU could be trio of Phil Cofer, Trent Forest and Terance be shown the door. the goal of this season’s Huskies team will among the nation’s best yet again. Mann is back. FSU has a high ceiling, but be qualifying for their first NCAA Tourna- Bob Huggins could be facing one of his it will be up to longtime head coach Leon- 22. Clemson — ment since 2011.

November 8, 2018 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 FM! uses radio motif to tackle real-life issues Week’s Sean Armstrong after they’ve become famous and addiction in a careless manner, Events staff writer have enough money to renounce when the reality is that many that lifestyle. people suffer from various forms DPC DUNite - After being introduced, these of drug addiction that are not 12 Crafts of Christmas ince Staples’ latest work FM! themes are then juggled throughout considered comical. Friday, Nov. 9 @ 9 p.m. is a surrealist interpretation the album as a type of dialogue Finally, “Tweakin’” is a song of gang violence, pop culture V happens from song to song. Every featuring Buddy and Kehlani Duquesne Program Council and the glorification of rappers. As track after the first three features which brings together all three continues their DUNite series impressive and daunting as this Staple rapping about riches and themes. Buddy touches on gun selection of topics is, Staples really with the 12 Crafts of Christ- gun violence with only short violence in the intro before Staples mas, a DIY-decorations night shines in the cohesiveness and flow of intermissions created in guest takes over in the first verse by the concepts on this album. with free food and drink for verse format. discussing the friends he has lost attendees. In the opening track “Feels Like Earl Sweatshirt breaks Staples’ to gang violence. Summer,” a sound bite from Big flow on the fifth track of the album Then Kehlani adds to the Courtesy of Def Jam Recordings Gallery of Gifts: Holiday Craft & Boi’s radio show Neighborhood after a brief radio reference on previously built-on gun violence Vendor Show creates a stereotypical image the previous song calling for the topic by singing the pre-chorus, usual kumbaya associated with Nov. 14 @ 9:30 a.m. of summer with references to listener to dial in to receive free “We just lost somebody else this that phrase. chilling out and taking life more Kehlani tickets. This echoes the weekend, no no / Think that I am FM! is a rare take on the easily. Then, the first verse drops commercialization of the news cycle jumping off the deep end, yeah relationship between gang and Hosted by Duquesne University and Staples ruins the mood he that often breaks up heartbreaking yeah.” She follows this up by gun violence, the glorification Womens Guild, this event will previously tried to cultivate with stories of gun violence. talking about drug addiction in of rappers and pop culture that serve as a chance to start your the line, “Summertime in the LB Later in the album, Tyga has a the chorus. deserves more attention than it holiday shopping and enter a wild / We gon party ‘til the sun or guest verse for the ninth track. He Finally, Staples brings up the has gotten. raffle for a Christmas tree with “gift the guns come out.” enters after a brief introduction final themes by addressing his I realize that saying these cards, lottery tickets and cash.” This theme of pop culture by a radio jockey before talking prominence as a rapper before topics deserve more attention is clashing with the reality of the about prolific rappers living the Buddy once again discusses gun a concession on both Staples’ part situation — which, in this case, high life. violence. and mine. This album calls out is gun violence occurring more The track right before the finale, The three artists oscillate pop culture for raising awareness often in the summer when “(562) 453-9382 (skit)” has a between the glorification of without action while also raising upcoming many Americans are relaxing — fictional caller dial in to a radio rappers, gun violence and the awareness without any call for continues throughout the album. show game to win the previously- newly introduced topic of drug action or explanation on how releases However, the third crucial alluded-to free Kehlani tickets. addiction before the conclusion to act. This is perhaps Staples’ The Grinch theme to the album — the biggest flaw in the creation of FM! The caller, comedically, fails to sweeps all of their ideas away Friday, Nov. 9 glorification of rappers — does name more than one famous with a radio style closing for a Still, I can’t help but believe that not enter the equation until the person with a name starting with commercial break. this album has somehow addressed third track, “Don’t Get Chipped.” V (Staples wasn’t mentioned) The ending suggests that all of these topics in a nuanced manner Benedict Cumberbatch plays The first line of the song, “Can’t and what follows is the radio host these topics will continue to get worthy of being called out. I don’t the titular Grinch in this wait till I’m rich / I’m finna buy joking that he must be “tweaking.” attention in the media and pop think the majority of Americans computer-animated adaptation a whole crate of guns,” discusses Once again, this illustrates culture circles, but the reality of realize the extent of the situation of Dr. Seuss’ holiday classic, how rappers flaunt their street the divide between pop culture the situation won’t change. In this and in all honesty, if Staples is How the Grinch Stole Christ- cred throughout their music even casually referencing drug sense, life goes on, but not in the correct, how could they? mas. This film comes from Illumination Entertainment, the studio perhaps best known for Legend delivers an early Christmas gift the Despicable Me franchise. The Capitol Studios Sessions Salena Moran The unique adaptations of Jeff Goldblum & Evan Penrod Christmas classics such as “What Friday, Nov. 9 staff writers Christmas Means to Me,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” lthough Halloween has and “Silver Bells” almost transform Pittsburgh native and re- barely passed, John Legend these songs into new renditions nowned actor Jeff Goldblum Awasted no time releasing his that sound timeless and nostalgic in has been playing jazz piano first Christmas album, A Legendary their own right. Legend discovered live for years. This release Christmas at the end of October. the key to changing these tunes to serves as his debut album. With six original tunes and eight sound fresh and new to even veteran traditional classics, Legend adds his Christmas music lovers by chang- own personal touch to the release ing aspects such as pacing and lyric while remaining perfectly nostalgic progression. Micro to the season. The album also boasts new Perhaps the album cover itself Christmas songs, including “By fostered a sense of déja vu, as it Christmas Eve,” which is a rather sor- review appears very reminiscent of Bing rowful and theatrical song that high- Crosby’s Merry Christmas album. lights Legend’s vocal range. Another “Train” Legend’s face stands out against a original tune, “Bring Me Love,” pro- Neyla Pekarek white background as he dons a Santa vides a more upbeat sound on the hat and black bowtie. Legend and album. Although Legend composed Pekarek, best known for being his wife, Chrissy Teigen, teased vari- these new hits, it is unsure whether the cellist for indie stars The ous options for the cover, and the they have enough spark to make it Lumineers, has left that band to one they chose paid perfect homage onto the Top 40 charts. Courtesy of Columbia Records pursue a solo career. “Train” is to Crosby’s Christmas influence in An overarching aspect of the songs The album cover for A Legendary Christmas pays homage to Bing Crosby. her first single off her upcom- music and movies. on this album take a more slow and A Legendary Christmas almost feels Michaelson roots herself in all the tra- ing concept album which tells While listening to the song con- methodical look on traditional clas- like the ideal background music for a ditional Christmas classics, it seems the story of real-life American tent, Legend’s staple relaxed groove sics. If listeners love jazz Christmas Christmas dinner setting in front of a that Legend is the more avant garde heroine, Rattlesnake Kate. “Train” appears in all of the songs. For exam- songs in the style of Nat King Cole roaring fireplace because it balances and stylistically different artist. is a fun song, one that sounds ple, smooth jazz with R&B blends and Bing Crosby, this album will a mix of jam and groove to smooth, Whether an adaptation of tradi- straight out of the 19th century. into the more traditional Christmas surely be a delight. crooning lyricism. tional Christmas favorites or an The lyrics celebrate setting out on songs such as “Silver Bells” and While the pacing may not be as Interestingly, John Legend was original composition, the staying a new path — something Pekarek “Merry Christmas Baby/Give Love on fast or flourishing as Michael Buble’s not the only oddly-timed Christmas power and overall polish on Legend’s is succeeding in with this release. Christmas.” These variations bring a Christmas (2011) or Mariah Carey’s album release on Oct. 26, as Ingrid Christmas album shows a new twist lively and festive quality that does not Merry Christmas (1994), it serves an Michaelson released her own med- to the holiday theme that may soon — Raymond Arke feel recycled. entirely different mood and purpose. ley, Songs for the Season. While evolve into a pop classic of its own. 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Tragedy postpones TV’s Heathers for a third time Griffin Sendek June that the show would not play on the staff writer Paramount Network. If the first time a school shooting inter- he 2018 TV reboot of Heathers rupted the premiere wasn’t evidence enough recently had two episodes pulled from that this show should never make it past critic the air following the Squirrel Hill screenings, the second time a shooting inter- T rupted Heathers (2018)’s airdate should have Synagogue shooting, marking the third time a mass shooting has interrupted the show been the final straw. from airing. After the initial cancellation, Paramount In the current age of constant remakes, Network attempted to sell Heathers (2018) reboots and reimaginings, there are some to other networks but to no avail, Netflix and movies that should just be left alone and Freeform being among those who refused the never touched again. Heathers is one of those offer. movies; It should have been left on the shelf Paramount was not willing to give up on to simply be enjoyed as a piece of its time. Heathers (2018) so quickly, for it would even- For those who are unaware, the story tually be brought back in the network’s third of the original Heathers follows characters attempt for a weeklong release in October. Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder) and her This time successfully making it onto the new boyfriend JD’s (Christian Slater) plot to air, albeit not without a few caveats. After Courtesy of Paramount Network kill all the cool and popular kids, among them several cut scenes and extensive reshoots, The diversification of the cast ofHeathers (2018) proves more problematic than progressive. none other than the three infamous Heathers; the show was ready to be aired. One of the Heather Duke (Shannen Doherty), Heather remake, Heather Chandler is plus-sized, been a hectic and controversial process to say most extreme changes was the two-part series McNamara (Lisanne Falk) and the leader of Heather Duke is genderqueer and Heather the least. It was initially slated for a March finale being compacted into a single episode, the pack, Heather Chandler (Kim Walker). McNamara is a biracial lesbian. At first 7, 2018 release, but the show was pushed completely cutting the sequence in which the Together, they are the most popular girls in glance, this choice is an interesting subver- back in the wake of the Parkland high school school is blown up by an explosive device, school, but also the most vicious and feared. sion and brings some much-needed diversity shooting. leaving the show with an unresolved and ambiguous cliffhanger. Nonetheless, the Viacom-owned to the forefront on television. In an official statement, a Viacom spokes- The Tree of Life synagogue was attacked Paramount Network decided to remake the However, its implementation and execu- person said “while we stand firmly behind by an armed assailant on Saturday, Oct. 27, 1988 cult classic in a modern setting. After tion into a story such as Heathers is ulti- the show, in light of the recent tragic events the initial trailer was released, it was met 2018, leaving 11 dead. This tragedy coin- mately shallow and uninformed. in Florida and out of respect for the victims, with immediate backlash for this new dark cided with the weeklong release of Heathers The idea was that times have changed their families and loved ones, we feel the right and edgy take. Fans commonly get up in (2018). Episodes seven and eight, scheduled and that in today’s day and age, anyone can thing to do is delay the premiere until later arms over even the smallest changes in their for Sunday, Oct. 28, which featured an active be popular and anyone can be the bully. But this year.” beloved movies. After watching the first trail- shooter drill were pulled from the air but still inserting that ideal into this story that the If a mass shooting being fresh in the minds er, it was apparent that nearly every aspect of made available to watch on the Paramount of audiences makes the entirety of a show too the original story had been forcibly shaped victims of violence are now minorities does Network website. and bent to fit the new setting. far more harm than good. This superficial controversial to air, that should have been a This marks the third time in Heathers Watching the 1988 Heathers today leaves attempt at progressiveness falls flat on its glaring red flag that this show was not a good (2018)’s turbulent history that a shooting has you wondering how this movie was ever made face. If the only on-screen representation idea. The reality is that depicting the murder caused episodes to be pulled, the third time in the first place. It boggles my mind that these demographics are going to receive is and suicides of high schoolers is not going to the show was deemed too controversial too someone thought to give a modern twist to a demonization and promptly being killed off, become any less controversial or problematic insensitive to be placed on live TV. The way I story about violently murdering high school- they would be better off not being included. no matter how much time has passed since see it, three strikes and you’re out. Heathers ers and covering them up as plea for help or Just because Heathers (2018) is diverse the latest mass shooting. (2018) should have never made it off the cut- suicides was in any way a good idea. does not mean it in any way provides good The July premiere date was bumped yet ting room floor, let alone be broadcast on live One of the most contentious decisions representation. again after the events of the Santa Fe High television. By no means should this show be is the show’s use of representation. In this Getting Heathers (2018) on the air has School shooting, and it was announced in allowed to continue into future seasons. Davidson and Grande drama continues post-breakup Kevin Sheppard We hate a judgemental sister, but is it safe to say that the ruling is for Pete staff writer Davidson to find his chill? Not everything is a joke, good God. et’s hope we all have a spare pair of Ariana got the last laugh when she Versace sunglasses in our purse or released a short but bittersweet song L murse (hey, we don’t judge) because about her past relationships. The song is honey, we have some shade. cleverly named, “Thank U, Next.” Wow, Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson have can we get some sweetener for that tea? captured the attention of pop culture (Did you see what I did there?) We love a queens worldwide with their sudden sister who can make a connection or two. breakup. Many people suspect the break- Pete and Ariana just need to take some up was related to the unfortunate passing time off and spare some time for them- of Mac Miller back in September. Miller selves. They should just treat themselves. previously dated Grande — his passing Go on a Netflix binge, order pizza, let could have very well been a major reason those taste buds thrive. Travel; go to for the split between Pete and Ariana. In Prague, Paris, London or Pittsburgh (oh all honesty, can we really blame them? God, yes please). Get some wine and listen Losing someone who you shared a great Courtesy of Kevin Mazur / WireImage to some Adele, I can personally vouch for deal of time and love with is painful, even Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande at the Video Music Awards in August, before their shocking breakup. that one. Whatever they do, let’s just hope when that individual was not present in that the drama is over. Ariana could possi- their everyday lives. It’s been a rough few are you doing? Honestly, can we be with Grande on bly do a collaboration with Post Malone… years for Grande, who has now experi- Davidson appeared in a promo where this one? Petty Pete Davidson much? But please? Pete could go on a divine explora- enced a death of a dear friend and a tragic he jokingly proposed to musical guest wait darlings, Pete made another major tion to locate the Holy Book of what to say terrorist attack during one of her concerts Maggie Rogers, obviously alluding to his controversial monologue on SNL when and what not to say for comedy. in Manchester, England, which happened previous engagement to Grande. Shocker, he made fun of Republican congressional Despite all this drama, it is sad to see back in May of 2017. Grande was not amused. She called out candidate Dan Crenshaw. Pete was poking Pete and Ariana split up like this. On the However, that did not stop Davidson Pete in a tweet that said, “For somebody fun at the fact that Crenshaw has an eye bright, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin from making fun of their recent breakup who claims to hate relevancy u sure love wound from his service in Afghanistan. are still engaged. Maybe married, possi- during a skit on SNL. Pete, honey, what clinging to it huh.” Goodbye Pete, goodbye. bly? Honestly, who knows.

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