September 26, 2019 Volume 101 Number 06 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Gender Neutral Fashion Show impeded by university Ollie Gratzinger The statement went on to say editor-in-chief that “the posters advertising the event generated numerous Last year’s poster for the Gender complaints from a variety of stu- Neutral Fashion Show, cohosted dents, faculty and alumni.” by the Gender Forum and De- As of press time, the university partment of Women and Gender did not respond to inquiries re- Studies (WGS), featured a male- garding the character of the com- presenting runway model sport- plaints or how many were received, ing a dress. but Greg Barnhisel said he’d heard The event was well attended from well-informed sources that and favorably received, accord- they came from the top. ing to Gender Forum President “I heard that some of these Emma Shirey. complaints originated from out- It wasn’t until 11 months lat- side the university, even with the er — and while the organization office of the bishop and Bishop was preparing for this year’s Zubick himself. Also with do- event — that higher administra- nors,” said Barnhisel, who has tion officials in the university been the chair of the English reported that due to complaints department at Duquesne for the they had received about the 2018 last six years, and the director of posters, they would require that freshman writing for 10 years be- this year’s show refrain from us- fore that. “It is not appropriate for ing gender neutral language and the office of the diocese and donors photographs like the one on last to have any say in what is funda- year’s flyer. WGS faculty mem- mentally an academic program.” bers and Gender Forum partici- Multiple sources corroborated pants alike fear this will render this statement off the record, but the show’s message moot. the Diocese of Pittsburgh did not “It blindsided all of us,” Shirey respond to requests for comment said. “No one had said anything by press time. about it being problematic.” Barnhisel said there was a lot The club was, however, aware of discussion about the event in of several posters that had been higher administration, though taken down or damaged by stu- none of it was conveyed to facul- dents in the weeks leading up to ty members. The Gender Forum the event last year. was not notified of any issues Nevertheless, Laura Engel, a with this year’s fashion show professor in the department and until a month before it was set who spoke at the academic panel to happen either, according to which preceded the fashion show, Shirey. When they were informed said it was the best-attended in early September, they were not WGS event she’d been to. given a reason why. Barnhisel “It was really lovely,” she said. said that faculty members, too, The issue of Duquesne’s Cath- were initially left in the dark. olic mission was raised in an offi- Engel, a professor of 18th- cial statement signed by Kristine century literature, theatre and Blair, dean of McAnulty College, gender studies, said she was con- and Darlene Weaver, associate fused when she heard from her provost for academic affairs, sent colleagues that the event was fac- in response to Duke inquiries. ing so much backlash. “No matter what group seeks to “The runway walk was people use university resources for pro- wearing clothes that you would gramming, Duquesne University see people wearing every day. has consistently required that This was not a costume show; it show respect for the Catholic this was a show about people religious identity of the institu- just walking and saying hello tion,” the statement said. “Fac- and being appreciated for how ulty, staff and students share in they wanted to present them- Duquesne University’s Catholic selves,” she said. “It was really Courtesy of Gender Forum and Spiritan mission, and there- one of those special moments at fore have a common responsi- Duquesne.” This was the flyer used last year as promotional material for the Gender Neutral Fashion Show. The bility to develop programs and Engel explained that gender university allegedly received complaints about the image displayed on the poster. As of Sept. 25 the events that foster academic rigor WGS department was informed that there were issues with the terminology used, primarily the phrase and align with our core values.” see GENDER — page 3 “gender neutral.”

opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... Sino-African Katie Westbrook Women’s Soccer Cambodian relations skyrocket 5k and dog walk and Football grab Rock Band wins China initiates Play explores The 18th year of new-wave Fall sports teams tragedy through a memorial race colonialism off to hot start music @theduquesneduke PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 9 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE POLICE briefs SGA releases budget, strategic plan to The Duke Hallie Lauer spent,” said Megginson. To do that, SGA voted to cut ar- It’s the first week of fall, and the news editor crimes didn’t end with summer. eas of spending that did not direct- Duquesne’s Student Government ly influence the student body. In On Sept. 18, Duquesne Police Association (SGA) released their 2019, SGA had budgeted $1,350 for were contacted to report dam- fiscal year 2020 budget and strate- the Faculty Appreciation breakfast. age to a vehicle that was parked gic plan to The Duke. This year, they budgeted zero. in the Locust Garage extension. This budget compares last year’s “Obviously the faculty knows we budget in all areas of SGA spending. appreciate them,” Megginson said. On Sept. 19, a report was made Organizations at the university “I couldn’t justify spending [the concerning damage to an unat- have seen an overall budget cut. money] not on students.” tended vehicle in Forbes Ga- For fiscal year 2020, the SGA’s total They also cut back on areas like rage. budget is $63,658, which is down Executive Contingency and Senate 13.9% from last year according to Contingency. These areas are mon- Also on Sept. 19, while RAs in SGA President Charlie Megginson. ey budgeted for the Exec board and St. Ann Hall were doing rounds, The budget pitch for this year was the Senate to spend without prior the odor of marijuana was titled “Doing More With Less,” as a authorization. detected. An administrative nod to the cuts, but also a promise Areas where they increased search was conducted and sev- to the students. spending are tabling events and eral valves of marijuana vape “This cut is significant to us, be- town hall meetings, both of which oils were discovered. cause we have one of the smaller are designed for student engage- budgets on campus,” Megginson ment, as well as the Night of Lights. On Sept. 21, a Duquesne student said. “We had to figure out where we “Night of Lights is our biggest was found to be intoxicated and could effectively spend what we had philanthropic event,” Megginson in possession of a fake ID. They left on students. I’m really excited said. “We want to go big with that.” received a non-traffic citation about this budget because we can In 2019, SGA budgeted about information courtesy of SGA for the false identification and engage with students and do just as $2,500 for the event; this year Some items have been consolidated on the graph for clarity. were also referred to the Office good a job or better with less money.” they raised that to $4,500 —an of Student Conduct. Megginson along with SGA Ex- 80% increase. $6,000 over budget. This year we price of the Loop Bus, while the Of- ecutive Vice President of Finance However, the biggest part of the accurately budgeted for that ex- fice of Student Life pays the other Josh Rodes, looked at the bud- SGA budget still goes to the Loop Bus. pense,” Megginson said as an ex- two-thirds. JOKE CORNER! get from the last five years “to “Previously, that was bud- planation for the $6,000 increase The idea of “doing more with see where money could be better geted incorrectly. They budgeted in the Loop Bus price. $30,000 and then reported going SGA pays only one-third of the see SGA — page 3

Q: What did the cannibal’s wife do when her husband came home an hour Mary Pappert School launches new program late for dinner? Kellen Stepler a public lecture and seminar series pert Center for Performance and unique talents and aspirations for A: She gave him the staff writer that will run through the 2019- Innovation. their career, to instill excellence cold shoulder. 2020 academic year. Other events scheduled include and professionalism with a foun- To be the best, you have to learn The IEMMA Experience began “Composing for Film,” with Hol- dational and ethical core and to from the best. Friday, Sept. 20, with voice actor lywood composer Michael An- provide the entertainment industry And now, Duquesne’s Mary Pap- Jeff Bergman. Bergman, one of the dreas, a gaming creation seminar with visionary leaders and profes- pert School of Music has launched voices of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and more. sionals for the field. a new program to provide students and the original Gus the Ground- In the “Composing for Film” Kikta notes that not only does with valuable resources and hands- hog, shared his experiences in the event, Andreas will mentor student the program align with Duquesne’s on experiences to learn more about School of Music’s PNC Recital Hall. composers’ skills to make their Spiritian mission, but also is part of JOIN THE DUKE! the music industry. Not only is IEMMA an initiative works more effective. Once that the university’s strategic plan. The Institute of Entertainment, for school of music students, but stage is done, it will go to audio en- Not only can Duquesne students Writing for The Duke is a also for law and business students gineering students to create Foley benefit from IEMMA, but the Pitts- great way to get involved with Music and Media Arts (IEMMA) as well. Kikta said that Duquesne’s and dialogue audio. burgh region can as well. For the everything going down on program is designed to promote campus. Whether you like to students’ skill sets to better prepare Red Masquers attended the Jeff According to Duquesne’s IEM- Jeff Bergman event, Kikta invited write, draw, take photos, play them in the constantly evolving en- Bergman event. MA webpage, IEMMA will “help the Carnegie Mellon and Point video games, listen to music or tertainment field. IEMMA (pro- Additionally, IEMMA benefits each student develop an entrepre- Park acting department to attend. are just looking for a new way nounced I’m a) offers real world law students through a course with neurial mindset that can, in turn, While Duquesne students will be to make friends, The Duke is a situations and the opportunity to music law, and business students help them generate multiple reve- front and center at the clinics, the great place to start! work alongside industry leaders learning about music agents, nego- nue streams through their creative region can benefit by seeing what’s If you’re interested, email in areas like composing, record- tiation and contracts. abilities in all media including per- going on at Duquesne. [email protected] or ing, performance, engineering and The next lecture, titled “Hybrid formance, recording, producing, According to the website, “Stu- stop by our newsroom located production. Mixing with Solid State Logic and composing, engineering, manag- dents benefit from an environment in the basement of College Hall Duquesne professor and IEM- Sweetwater Music,” will be Tues- ing, publishing and distribution, equipped with the latest hardware (Room 113). MA director Tom Kikta describes day, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. A three day gaming and more.” and software necessary for devel- IEMMA as students applying their interactive seminar for audio en- Like most industries, the music opment of the advanced techniques skill sets in real world situations gineers and producers, the Oct. industry is all about connections. required to be successful.” EmailTips through seminars, clinics and proj- 22 date is free and open to the Kikta says that IEMMA will abso- Additionally, IEMMA offers ects. The first phase of IEMMA is public at the Dr. Thomas D. Pap- lutely benefit students in the music Sound Stage Sessions, a program school through networking. through which music technology We want your input! “We are better positioning our students can prepare, set up, run The Duke’s news section would students in the world and indus- and strike recording sessions for love to hear from you about try,” Kikta said. music ensembles at Duquesne. stories that you want to see in Kikta also noted the advantage It simultaneously helps en- print. Know a talented professor Duquesne students will have, be- semble performers learn how to or accomplished student? See cause they will already have these conduct themselves in a recording something on campus that just doesn’t make sense? You can connections in school. These con- studio environment. Students will send your tips and story ideas nections through IEMMA make perform, mix and master record- to News Editor Hallie Lauer at the university more competitive for ings to be broadcast, downloaded [email protected] prospective music school students. and streamed under the guidance Founded on Duquesne’s Spiritan of Grammy Award-Winning sound tradition, the mission of IEMMA is recording faculty and seasoned Courtesy duq.edu to awaken and equip each student’s stage musicians.

September 26, 2019 News THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 SGA to Gender neutral terminology barred from event

GENDER— from page 1 On Sept. 25, faculty of the WGS versity putting limitations on as the inclusion of queerness is focus department met with university what words can or cannot be erased, is a continuation of the neutrality is nothing new; in the administration to discuss an al- used in an academic setting. initial position by the Duquesne 18th century, fashion was very ternative event. At that meeting, “The questioning of this event administration to erase the spending ambiguous, and men’s high fash- according to Linda Kinnahan, ion was often marked by wigs, professor of English and found- makeup and high heels. She also ing member of WGS, the Gender on student mentioned that the initial push- Forum was cleared to hold an “I hope that the higher ad- back from the administration event similar to last year’s fash- could send a negative message to ion show, as long as they abided ministration can live up to body students. by the restrictions outlined by this commitment, “Students need to feel safe and the university — eliminating SGA— from page 2 know that they have allies and “gender neutral” and similar lan- recognizing as the advocates,” she said. guage, and refraining from using less” also includes doing more for In the statement, the univer- images that the university could website also says, that ‘we the students. sity said that it ever cancelled or consider offensive. “We feel SGA in the past has banned the event. Rather, Blair “It’s our understanding as of welcome diversity because spent a lot of money on itself, rath- and Weaver wrote that, before today that we can proceed with er than for the benefit of the stu- approving space and resource an event,” Kinnahan said. “But it enriches us all.’” dent body,” Megginson said. allocation for the fashion show, we’ve been told that the image Megginson said that SGA plans “[the university] has sought to [on the poster] was a problem in to cut institutional money spent determine that the program is combination with the language, — Faith Barrett, Gender Forum on dinners, as well as combining academically-focused and that particularly the term ‘gender the SGA awards and the SGA end faculty adviser promotional materials are not neutral.’” of the year banquet. In 2019, nearly designed in a fashion that will By failing to communicate the $3,000 was budgeted for those two unnecessarily offend others.” events, this year only $1,500 aforementioned issues sooner, In prior years, SGA had been They also claim that the pro- some students and faculty still hesitant to release their budget to cess took 11 months because of feel as though the university ef- The Duke. leadership changes and staff fectively hindered the show’s “It was politicized, and in poli- turnover in other offices. Blair production, even if it was never and the restrictions that have queerness of their students,” tics there is the idea of politics and and Weaver both began their cancelled outright. now been placed upon it endan- Frick said. “The offer of putting media being at ends. SGA is incor- tenures as dean and associate “When these complaints were ger the sense of belonging that on a show while simultaneously rectly named,” Megginson said. provost respectively in July. made, we were never informed students have here,” she said. eliminating the original purpose “We aren’t governing anybody. We James Swindal, who was except for … complaints about “‘Gender neutral’ is an academic, of having a gender neutral fash- are de-politicizing.” McAnulty’s dean at the time the image on the poster,” Kin- theoretical and popular culture ion show — to signal to queer These sentiments are echoed in of last year’s event, had signed nahan said. “All of these delays term that has a broad range of students that they are welcome, the 2020 Strategic Plan: Building off on the posters, according to have had the effect of endanger- meanings. But nonetheless, that accepted and that they have the a bridge to a better tomorrow. SGA Shirey, and was in attendance at ing, if not cancelling the event.” language seemed to stir up some right to feel secure in the clothes also is looking to “repair relation- the fashion show. Swindal could Kinnahan and other faculty complaints.” they choose to wear — fills me ships with organizations on campus not be reached for comment by members also worry about the According to Danielle Vecchi- with disappointment and sad- who have felt disenfranchised by the press time. possible implications of the uni- one, the Gender Forum’s president ness for the queer students of Student Government in the past.” last year when the fashion show Duquesne.” In the Strategic Plan, Megginson first took place, this is not the first Shirey and Frick both share also recognizes that “a proper stra- time the club has faced complica- the sentiment that the university tegic plan cannot possibly be de- tions with the administration. has taken a stance against LG- veloped and implemented in short “Students were ripping down BTQ+ students and community year. I’ve created what I believe to our posters and … faculty and staff members. be a realistic and measured foun- did nothing to help or support “It was us versus the univer- dation for future student leaders to [us]. Basically, there has been a lot sity, which sucks when you’re a build on and evolve.” of ‘we don’t want to rock the boat’ student,” Shirey said. “You’re SGA is also in the works of creating from the school, faculty and staff,” paying them. You are a leader of an online student feedback portal. Vecchione said. a lot of students who are putting In addition, The Duke will be Faith Barrett, faculty adviser money into a university which running a side column after each to the Gender Forum and chair of clearly does not support them.” SGA meeting, outlining what was the WGS department, highlight- Frick said they’ve been in- discussed, the next meeting will be ed a part of Duquense’s Mission spired by the LGBTQ+ students Sunday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in room Statement, which advocates for of Duquesne, and that they do 203 of the law school. celebrating all students. not envy those students for at- “The Duquesne University tending an institution “which has website notes among university so clearly shown that it is unwill- goals the intention to ‘create an ing to support and defend them.” environment of unconditional “Not only has the administra- Visit inclusion,’” Barrett said. “I hope tion shown that they are unwill- that the higher administration ing to weather a few homophobic can live up to this commitment, complaints about a completely our recognizing as the website also school-appropriate poster, but says, that ‘we welcome diversity they are also willing to erase because it enriches us all.’” those same queer students’ iden- website Barrett also said that Blair and tity while trying to pose that Swindal have both been allies to same erasure as an olive branch, the department. a compromise.” Stew Frick, a nonbinary fash- The Gender Forum and WGS at ion designer, does not attend department has decided to move Duquesne, but they were set to forward with the show despite resume their role as featured de- the university’s restrictions. It signer at this year’s show. But as will be held on Wednesday, Oct. duqsm the event faced an adverse reac- 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the tion from the administration, Union Ballroom. Anyone inter- Frick said they were “really dis- ested in participating as a model .com appointed.” in the event should contact the Courtesy Emma Shirey “The development of being Gender Forum at thegenderfo- Shirey at last year’s Gender Neutral Fashion Show. offered a fashion show, as long [email protected]. 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall 600 Forbes Avenue editorial Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Pittsburgh is not liv- editorial staff able for all citizens The city of Pittsburgh was rat- editor-in-chief Ollie Gratzinger ed the No. 3 most liveable city in managing editor Hallie Lauer the U.S., according to the Econo- news editor Hallie Lauer mist Intelligence unit. However, opinions editor Colleen Hammond Pittsburgh is quickly becoming features editor Griffin Sendek one of the most unlivable places a&e editor Josiah Martin for black men and women. sports editor David Borne Pittsburgh is home to some layout editor Madison Pastrick 302,500 people, 66.64% of which photo editor Griffin Sendek are white. The second largest de- administrative staff mographic is the 23.63% who are adviser Paula Reed Ward African-American. ad manager Madison Pastrick Difficulties begin at birth: A social media manager Claire Neiberg study by the city of Pittsburgh’s email us: [email protected] Gender Equity Commission found that fetal deaths are twice as likely among Pittsburgh’s black women compared to white women. “For Pittsburgh’s black wom- en, 18 out of every 1,000 preg- “Always forgive Cartoon by Robert Gwiazda nancies end in fetal death.” Being white and living in Pittsburgh is for the most part a your enemies; comparable living experience in cities elsewhere in the country. nothing annoys Sino-African relations mirror colonialism For black residents, on the other s developing from China. Estimates their version of reli- the greatest prob- hand, any other city is immedi- them so much.” nations con- now project that over gious missionaries: lem with Chinese ately more “livable.” tinue to grow, a million Chinese Traditional Chinese presence in Africa: “What this means is that if A black residents got up today and globalized trade sys- citizens are living and Medicine (TCM) Chinese culture is at- Oscar wilde tems have become working in Africa. doctors and experts. tempting to diminish left and moved to the majority of A a staple of modern To many experts, Since the late African cultures. any other cities in the U.S., au- economics, and Sino- Sino-African relations 1970s, China has This problem has tomatically by just moving, their African relations are are beneficial to both been sending “mis- escalated to terrify- life expectancy would go up, their no exception. parties. China gets sionary” medical ing levels across all income would go up, their educa- You just read Now tweet For decades it has to expand its global teams to various aspects of culture. tional opportunities for their chil- our thoughts. us yours. become common- trade and interna- African nations to Within the last five dren would go up, as well as their place for larger, years, countries like employment,” said Junia Howell, assistant professor of sociology at @TheDuquesneDuke developed nations South Africa, Kenya to seek cheaper la- and Zimbabwe have the University of Pittsburgh and a bor in less wealthy started mandating co-author on the study. areas of the world. Mandarin as part of The economic opportunity for In recent years, school curriculums. black Pittsburghers is diminish- this practice has In addition, many Af- ing. According to the National become more and rican newspapers, air- Community Reinvestment Co- editorial alition, Pittsburgh is the eighth more prevalent in ports and railway sta- developing African tions have started to most gentrifying city in the U.S. nations. be published and built The continued gentrification policy of lower-income neighborhoods Chinese corpora- with entirely Manda- The Duquesne Duke is the student- tions are continuing rin signage. is slowly pushing portions of the written, student-managed newspaper to branch into the Total immersion in black population out of the city. of Duquesne University. It is published For the continuation of economic every Thursday during the academic African sector at a Chinese language, in- year except during semester breaks and growth of this city, it is necessary record setting rate. Colleen Hammond dustry and traditions holidays, and prior to final exams. The In the past decade with little regard for to invest in the people. Oppor- Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- opinions editor alone, China has fi- African involvement tunity is out there, but for black ions of the editors of The Duke and does residents, it is not in Pittsburgh. not necessarily reflect the views of the nally surpassed the reeks of colonialism. students, faculty, administration, stu- United States as Af- tional corporations, provide healthcare These are the same If the lives of black residents are dent government or the University pub- rica’s No. 1 trading and Africa gets to de- to impoverished ar- tactics used by co- more likely to improve immediate- lications board. Op-ed columns do not ly upon leaving, the irony of rating reflect the opinions of The Duke, but partner. velop at a faster rate eas. While this ap- lonial governments rather are the sole opinions of the col- However, Sino- through the increase pears as a selfless hundreds of years ago. Pittsburgh one of the top liveable umnists themselves. African relations go of industry and infra- act of humanitari- Africa’s horrific cities is immediately present. Pittsburgh should not be tout- Letters policy far beyond standard structure. anism, the Chinese history of colonial- Letters to the editor must be typed, trade agreements. Despite the praise government likely ism should serve as a ing a “most-liveable” status with- double-spaced and include the writ- out taking into consideration its er’s name, school/department and Chinese companies, of economists, Si- has darker inten- warning for the tur- with their vast re- no-African relations tions. TCM is rooted moil ahead if African population as a whole. Being a phone number for verification. Letters top-rated place to live for only a should be no longer than 300 words sources and capi- bear a jarring re- in dietary health and governments refuse to and should be delivered to The Duke tal, have overtaken semblance to early herbal remedies; halt Chinese influence single demographic is not some- office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed most major African colonialistic tactics. therefore, Africa, on the region. thing that should be celebrated, to [email protected] by 5 p.m. but rather an example of pre- Tuesday. The editors reserve the right industries and gov- The beginning with its abundance While African de- to edit any and all submitted copies. ernment projects. days of Dutch con- of plants and high velopment of infra- cisely what needs to be changed All letters must be verified before being about this city. published. Instead of hiring na- trol of Africa be- rates of species di- structure, educa- tive, African work- gan with business versity is an oppor- tion and medicine Pittsburgh is in need of change; it has the potential to be a phe- Corrections/clarifications ers to build railways, ventures and reli- tunity for Chinese fi- is beneficial to lo- Readers should report any story or power plants, oil gious missionaries. nancial gian. TCM’s cals, those benefits nomenal place to live for all, but photo error to The Duke. All legitimate not if it continues to sweep the errors will be corrected in print the fol- refineries and other Similarly, Chinese influence across Af- cannot be bought in lowing edition. forms of infrastruc- influence in Africa rica also increases exchange for Afri- black population under the rug. Contact ture, many compa- started with corpo- China’s soft power ca’s economic, po- nies are importing rate interest and in- in the region. litical and cultural email: [email protected] temporary contractors vestment as well as This illustrates independence. Opinions 5 Big Food perpetuates the national obesity epidemic Timothy Rush and healthy, not doubling down on staff columnist sugar and fats. And yes, I do recognize that obesity is opeye’s Louisiana Kitchen took something that people need to person- the world by storm on Aug. 12 ally contend with. Ultimately if people Pwith the release of their spe- want to lose weight, no law or giant so- cial chicken sandwich, but another cietal shift will help people lose weight. big fried chicken company had a swift There is a large degree of personal re- answer. On Sept. 16, 2019, Kentucky sponsibility that comes with living a Fried Chicken released the chicken and healthy lifestyle, and a person can’t doughnuts sandwich. blame their own unhealthy life choices That’s right: KFC had an answer to entirely on big corporations. But we can what was more unhealthy than deep- at least acknowledge that enabling peo- fried Oreos, and that is slamming a ple to feel positively towards unhealthy piece of fried chicken between two choices certainly impacts that rate and glazed doughnuts and selling it for would go a long way in helping people $5.99 a piece. Questions regarding the make the right choice. sandwich being good aside—which by Courtesy of Eater.com Audiences rave over Popeye’s new special chicken sandwich, released on Aug. 12,2019. We are amid a public health crisis, the way it is— my question very simply almost 40%, meaning that 2 out of every 5 ed by advertisements to eat the brand- one that is getting worse with each is: are we not going a bit too far with people are now obese in the U.S., according new fatty thing from our local fast-food passing year despite plenty of research this comfort foodstuff? to the CDC in a 2017 brief. This has been an joint. Obesity and unhealthy lifestyles and public outcry. The time for action Don’t get me wrong, I love all kinds increase from past years, with us rising by are being commercialized for the sake is now. In the U.S., alcohol companies of unhealthy food, but do we need almost 10% since 2000, despite the concern of making a profit by corporations. have adopted policies wherein their this? There seems to be a trend in our for it. As much as Michelle Obama’s crusade These corporations prey upon peo- adverts at least attempt to discourage modern culinary culture to essentially against unhealthy dieting was honorable, it ple’s desires to feel good while eat- underage drinking. There are also rules make food as unhealthy and as fatty/ seems that it may have been in vain. ing, to feel that relaxation that comes and regulations about alcohol commer- sugary as possible. From making pizzas A lot of people do choose to be obese, and with overloading our system on grease cials, such as distilled spirits requiring as large as possible to single burgers that’s fair enough for them, but there’s also and sugar. They glamorize it to make a stated alcohol content. Why should taking up more than half of the recom- a lot of people that are obese but have lots of people want it, to normalize unhealthy fast food companies get a pass on en- mended daily calorie intake, it seems as difficulties losing weight. However, I think if eating for the sake of profit. couraging unhealthy eating? though the outcry against harmful diets we analyze why people choose to be obese, If Big Food was seriously concerned The point is that these trends in is falling on deaf ears. I think we find a much darker answer. That about the obesity epidemic, they’d do Big Food are hurting our society, and This is a trend that has long been rec- being that Big Food indeed fetishizes un- more than just include calorie counts they’re aware of it. While an unhealthy ognized, a common critique thrown at healthy eating. that most people ignore. Instead of chicken and doughnut sandwich might so-called Big Food, but we must ana- Eating unhealthily is glamorized on glamorizing fried chicken, let’s glam- be good occasionally, we should re- lyze this as a culture and recognize how TV. While we all go to the doctors and orize healthier options like grilled member that’s it. These companies harmful it is. hear about how much dieting and exer- chicken. Instead of sugary sauces, fo- must take responsibility for their part We are still in the prime of the obesity cising is important to living a healthy cus on lean seasonings. Society should in the obesity epidemic, for glamoriz- epidemic. America has an obesity rate of life, we all go home and are bombard- be looking to make things flavorful ing this excess eating. Cancel culture continues to pervade pop culture and politics school he was teaching at. Zoe Stratos After the photo was released, thou- staff columnist sands took to Twitter to share their opin- rom Justin Trudeau to James ions, ultimately resulting in political par- Charles no influencer is safe from ty conflicts. Twitter user @RubinReport the wrath of the public. described it as ‘asymmetry.’ F “The fact is if this was anyone on the Over the past decade, social media has become a huge societal norm in which every Right it would be a massive scandal and day people are able to share their opinions they’d be forced to step down. Trudeau is on celebrities, political voices and news out- progressive media darling thus will get a lets — also referred to as the fifth estate. The pass. Cancel culture is bad enough but the critical mass of users on these platforms act asymmetry of it can’t stand much longer.” as a watchdog; they are able to unapologeti- The user does make a point about the lack cally use bias and state facts about people of repercussions Trudeau has received pro- and events that certain outlets conveniently fessionally thus far; however, the fifth estate leave out of their articles. overall has expressed their disappointment in Trudeau, as they should. From this spawned the creation of a new Courtesy of CBCs culture: cancel culture, Cancel a trend on The use of brownface in 2001 is just as Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau addressed allegations of racist brownface at 2001 party multiple social media platforms —especial- unacceptable as it is now in 2019. There shown his support for progressivism and million. The cancel culture of Twitter even ly Twitter — which a large group of people is no excuse for his actions and the public inclusion, and his contributions to his coun- went as far as creating a trending hashtag: essentially ‘call-out’ influencers in attempt should call him out for it — as they are. try prove his growth as a human. With that #JamesCharlesIsOverParty. to eject them from fame due to their ac- With that said, Trudeau has publicly apol- said, the public should be wary of what he In this case, cancel culture walks the tions, words or beliefs. ogized and does not condone his own ac- says and remind him of his serious mistake. line between call out and bullying. The tions. Most of the time these call-outs come Another recent ‘canceled’ celebrity to toxic side of cancel culture includes “I shouldn’t have done that,” said Trudeau from accusations with little proof, but hit the headlines is YouTube star and death threats and unnecessary insults people jump on the bandwagon regard- in a statement. “I should have known bet- beauty influencer, James Charles. thrown at people who have barely done less of its affirmity; however, sometimes ter and I didn’t. I’m really sorry.” He then After a conflict between Charles and his anything wrong. Charles made a mis- these accusations are then backed up continued on to agree that it was racist. “I mentor, Tati Westbrook, over a vitamin take to help promote another brand; with more proof due to the spread of the didn’t consider it racist at the time, but now promotion Charles took part in, Westbrook however, the gravity of his mistake news to the general public. we know better.” released a YouTube video titled “Bye Sis- comes nowhere near that of Trudeau’s. One of the most recent ‘canceled’ public The questions then become, do we ter,” condemning Charles for his betrayal figures is Canadian Prime Minister Jus- forgive them? How much is too much? of her brand. A series of other videos fol- Yet here users were destroying Charles tin Trudeau after a leaked photo of him in In this case, Trudeau’s credibility is lowed between the two, eventually causing public image over a commercial. brownface surfaced. The photo was taken in knocked and there should be repercussions; Charles to lose around three million sub- see CANCEL— page 11 2001 and was featured in a yearbook of the however, over the past few years, he has scribers —Westbrook gained around four Opinions 6 FEATURES Katie Westbrook Memorial Race going strong for 18th year Grace Rosello and loving spirit with a strong sense tie attended trial classes at the law of justice.” school and made connections with staff writer The story of the 5k, which is 18 law school faculty and staff, who like- years strong, begins with Katie. wise “fell in love with her,” according n Saturday morning on Mel- Dr. John T. Rago, an associate pro- to Rago. One student gave her a few lon Patio, dogs, from a teacup fessor of law at Duquesne, describes of his books to read. Another gave her OYorkshire terrier to a huge Katie as someone with a “passion for his class ring. fluffy husky named Socrates, barked, life, for all things big and small, with Katie’s two goals in her last year of whined and wagged their tails at each an energy and intensity and depth life were to make it to her birthday other. Duquesne University School of of compassion that some people go and graduation. Law provided red and blue bandanas through their whole lives without ever “She achieved both,” said Maria hung around the dog’s collars in hon- experiencing. You couldn’t meet this Comas, director of career services or of the Katie Westbrook 5k and Dog girl without knowing there was some- at the law school, stated. The day of Walk Memorial Race. thing very special about her.” Katie’s death at age 15 was the day Runners stretched as students, Katie’s life was forever changed Duquesne University was going to supporters and organizers were mill- when she was diagnosed with a rare honor her at commencement with ing around, drinking coffee, playing form of bone cancer called osteosar- an honorary degree. cornhole. Most everyone was smiling coma. The condition occurs when a “Bittersweet doesn’t begin to over the dogs’ antics and in anticipa- tumor forms around bone and then describe [commencement,]” Rago tion of the run. Set up along the patio metastasizes, meaning that the can- said. “Her mother Beth accepted were different stands representing cer spreads to different or secondary the degree on her behalf hours af- organizations from the law school, in- sites from its origin. ter her daughter was gone. There cluding the Buck-a-Duck game repre- Whenever Rago was contacted by were nearly 3000 people there.” senting the Black Law Student Asso- a friend at Childrens’ Hospital who Katie first dreamed of becom- ciation and a 50/50 raffle sponsored knew a young woman who prob- ing a veterinarian, and after much by the Sports & Entertainment Law ably wasn’t going to make it and who “ricocheting,” according to West- Society, among others. desperately wanted to be a lawyer, brook, she changed paths and “Katie was a huge animal lover,” the friend asked if the law school at desperately wanted to become a said Kerry Westbrook, Katie’s young- Duquesne could send her a hat or lawyer in order to “represent the grace rosello / staff writer er sister said.“I’m super elated every- something. underdog.” Maria Comas and Kerry Westbrook with Socrates the husky. one remembers her and comes to- “My God, we could do better than Rago wholeheartedly agreed that living her dream. We want them to money made from the 5k goes to gether in her honor. She was a sweet that!” Rago declared, smiling. Ka- despite the pain Katie was going know that and also to know that law school scholarships for pro- through, she accomplished a lot with as a law school, we want to build a spective students at the university. the short life that she had. family and a community.” Rago keeps a piece of art Katie Eighteen years later, Katie still The dream and the goal were made for him in his office at the law remains part of the law school. definitely realized as people spent school. When he thinks of her, he Through the efforts of Dr. Rago; time together, remembering Katie is reminded of her presence as a Beth Bauer, student organizations and matching her forceful presence strong woman and a human pres- assistant with the dean’s office at through those who knew her. ence which inspires him to take the law school and Comas, the 5k Charlie Possino, owner of measure of what’s important in life. and dog walk has been organized in Socrates the huge fluffy dog and Fletcher Dunham was the first honor of a young woman’s dream president of the Student Bar Asso- mens’ finisher, running at 19:00. to become a lawyer. ciation, sees the event as represent- Michelle Smith was the first wom- “Katie’s spirit lives on here at ing “one university, one family.” ens’ finisher, running at 25:04. The Duquesne. We can feel it today,” He encourages more undergradu- first dog to cross the finish line was grace rosello / staff writer Bauer said. “These law students are ate students to join the cause. The Peanut. Money raised from the 5k contributes to law school scholarships for prospective students. HOROSCOPES Libra Sagittarius (September 23 - October 22) Scorpio Capricorn (November 23-December 22) (October 23-November 22) (December 23-January 19) The walk of shame might as We know you stole the Love will blossom in the Don’t settle for boys that well be the walk of mild em- Hydro Flask. middle of DU Cares. call the Red Ring “going barrassment at this point. out.”

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The following events are all of Duquesne’s varsity athletic contests for the next Women’s soccer defeats VCU in overtime several weeks.

James Leo one shot on goal. shots in the second half, four of and commitment to playing our — Sept. 26, 7 p.m. staff writer Despite their first-half offen- which were on target. game and that level of organiza- Women’s Soccer at Davidson sive struggles, the Dukes held The Red and Blue tied the game tion, the sky is the limit,” he said. An underdog heading into VCU to only one goal during that in the 73rd minute with a goal “I told them before the game that — Sept. 27, TBA Sunday’s matchup against ri- half. Out of 10 first half shots, from midfielder Deena DeBaldo. we can beat anyone on our day, val VCU (6-2-1, 0-1-1), the VCU’s lone goal came in the With this goal, she now leads the especially on our field. I think Carnegie Mellon Invitational Duquesne women’s soccer team 26th minute from forward Idelys A-10 in goals scored (6) and is tied the sky is the limit for our team; (3-2-2, 1-0-0) commenced this Vazquez. with Richmond’s Alyssa Walker if we stay healthy and focused, — Sept. 27, 7 p.m. season’s conference slate with a “We had a game plan going for points scored (13) on the year. good things will come our way.” convincing win. into the game, playing against “I knew I was up there in DeBaldo shared a similar sen- Women’s Volleyball at David- VCU has always been a viable this team specifically,” coach Al goals,” DeBaldo said. “I knew timent. son opponent for Duquesne. In their Alvine said. “We did it too infre- I was tied with someone, but I “This was a huge win for us; last meeting, VCU got the bet- quently over the course of the didn’t know who. I’m very ex- we’ve always had tough battles — Sept. 28, 1 p.m. ter of Duquesne, and went on to first half.” cited to be where I am.” with VCU, and getting this win finish the year 2nd in the A-10. The second half saw a more ef- The Dukes took a 2-1 lead with was a great start to conference Football at New Hampshire Duquesne currently leads the ficient and exciting Dukes team. a corner kick goal in the 84th play,” she said. “I think we can all-time head-to-head series 4-3. They continued to keep VCU minute by defender Ashley Bris- go all the way. I believe in our — Sept. 28, 7 p.m. This game was truly a tale of from scoring, allowing a mere coe and successfully fended off team; I think we can do it.” Men’s Soccer at La Salle two halves for the Dukes. VCU’s three (unsuccessful) shots on two corner kicks in the final six This conference win marks defense stifled them in the first goal in the second half. minutes from VCU to win 2-1. the first time the Dukes have half; while Duquesne had many The Dukes offense got back Coach Alvine was proud of his won their opening conference — Sept. 29, 1 p.m. good opportunities, they had just on track as well, attempting six team’s performance in the sec- game since 2016. They went on Women’s Volleyball at VCU ond half. to finish 7-2-1 in conference play “In the second half, we came that year, and went to the A-10 out and made a real commitment Championship game. — Sept. 29, 1 p.m. to the way we wanted to play,” he The Dukes will continue their Women’s Soccer at La Salle explained. “I thought we domi- A-10 play with a game at Davidson nated the second half and created at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 26. a lot of really good chances. I’m They will head to Philadel- — Oct. 1, 7 p.m. thrilled to get our first conference phia to take on La Salle at 1 p.m. Men’s Soccer at Liberty win under our belts against a very on Sunday, Sept. 29 to wrap up good VCU team.” their short road-stint. Both of — Oct. 3, 7 p.m. He also emphasized that while these games can be viewed on- this win was important, he is line via ESPN+. Women’s Soccer at Richmond thinking of the bigger picture. Any who wish to catch the “Based on what I saw today, Dukes in person may do so when — Oct. 4, 7 p.m. Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics if we can show that same level they return to the Bluff on Thurs- The Dukes after Deena DeBaldo’s goal in the 74th minute. of commitment to each other day, Oct. 3 to play Richmond. Women’s Volleyball vs. George Washington

— Oct. 5, TBA Football beats Dayton, heads to UNH Women’s Rowing (Head of the Jack Breen second half, allowing only 10 down as Jassir Jordan deflected the 1-2 Wildcats at Wild- Ohio Regatta; Pittsburgh) staff writer points. Seven of Dayton’s sec- the pass to give the offense the cat Stadium. ond- half points came on a 97- ball at their own 36, which sealed The Wildcats beat Rhode Is- — Oct. 5, 9 p.m. After a 20-point loss to yard kickoff return to begin the the game for Duquesne. land 27-24 at home as kicker Men’s Cross Country (Paul Youngstown State, the Dukes half. Following the win against Day- Jason Hughes kicked a 29-yard Short Invitational; Lehigh) managed to pull off a win at Also on the defensive side, se- ton, Duquesne will look to carry field goal through the uprights Dayton this past Saturday by nior defensive back Reid Har- the momentum to New Hamp- in the final seconds to seal New — Oct. 5, 9 p.m. a score of 35-31. This win was rison-Ducros recorded his first shire, who will also be riding Hampshire’s first win of the Women’s Cross Country (Paul Duquesne’s fourth consecutive career interception in the end- into the matchup with a head season. Saturday’s game for the Short Invitational; Lehigh) victory against the Flyers. zone while the match was tied of steam after a thrilling win Dukes will be their third straight Mark Allen led the team in at 28 with 7:23 left in the third against Rhode Island. on the road after playing back- rushing with 201 scrimmage quarter. With 1:34 left to play The Dukes will head to Dur- — Oct. 5, 1 p.m. to-back games in the state of yards and two touchdowns, in- in the game, the Dukes’ defense ham, New Hampshire this up- Football vs. LIU Ohio. Duquesne will look to fin- cluding the game winner. Allen came up with a big stop on fourth coming Saturday (9/28) to face ish their three-game road streak has been named NEC Co-Offen- — Oct. 5, 7 p.m. and hope to head home with a sive Player of the Week for his Men’s Soccer vs. St. Bonaven- 3-1 overall record. superb performance against ture Duquesne’s defense will the Flyers. Quarterback Daniel Parr will strive to take advantage of a young quarterback, freshman — Oct. 6, 1 p.m. look to follow up a solid outing Women’s Volleyball vs. after finishing with a noteworthy Max Brosmer, who has already George Mason 81.8% (18-22) completion per- thrown three interceptions on centage with three total touch- the year. Brosmer originally lost downs (two passing, one rush- the starting job to teammate Bret ing) and zero turnovers. His 182 Edwards, but replaced Edwards passing yards is a season-high in the second half of Week 1 and Fact of the Week for the senior. will start his third consecutive Duquesne women’s basket- Senior wide-receivers Kel- game against Duquesne. Bros- ball has four true freshman on lon Taylor and Kareem Coles Jr. mer threw for two touchdowns this year’s roster. Each of the picked up their first touchdown and 187 yards last weekend. newcomers represents a differ- Saturday’s game will kick off receptions of the year which both ent country (Albania, Macedo- came in the first half. After the Courtesy of Erika Bakirtzis at 1 p.m. The matchup marks the nia, Sweden, USA). defense gave up 21 points in the Mark Allen eanred NEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance. first-ever football game between first half, they settled in in the Duquesne and New Hampshire. 8 THEDUQUESN- Fantasy Sports Edge: Tips for this weekend’s games

Jason Mignanelli he does it again in Week 3, then we can you can still get him in your league, do Wayne Gallman is on my Money Mak- staff writer say it’s probably going to be consistent. it. ers list only because he is the single tail- The only problem with waiting until Gardner Minshew, QB, back on the Giants’ roster aside from Just as summer has come and gone, Week 3 to make roster moves is that ev- Jacksonville Jaguars Barkley. Jones has the benefit of being so too has Week 3 in the NFL. By now, ery league has a guy like me who tries to Remember the three-week rule that I able to run and scramble, but I still see most of you probably have a good idea of predict those breakout players and hits talked about before? Minshew has grad- the rookie needing some more time to how your fantasy football team is look- the waiver wire hard and heavy Weeks ually shown his worth over the first few become fantasy relevant. ing. Many of you are pondering your 1, 2 and 3. weeks of the season. His numbers aren’t James Conner, RB, draft mistakes and kicking yourselves By this point, the cat is out of the bag exactly jumping off the page but he has Pittsburgh Steelers for saying, “Patrick Mahomes in the on names like Terry McLaurin, Mar- consistently scored over 17 points in I know, I know. Before you flip out and first round? That’s way too early for a quise Brown, Jon Ross, Mark Andrews each of the first three weeks. swear up and down to never read my ar- quarterback who is bound to take a step and Mecole Hardman. Most of those Minshew Mania, the mustache, the un- ticles again, let me explain. Do I think back after last year’s record-breaking 50 guys got snagged up after the first derdog, I’m buying it all. Gardner Minshew that any James Conner owner should touchdown season.” two weeks. just looks comfortable. He has weapons in simply drop him? NO! Of course not. Well, if you said this and then passed I encourage you to take a look at this D.J. Chark and Chris Conley at wide re- However, if you have someone in your on Mahomes in the first round, then you week’s “Money Makers or Money Tak- ceiver. He has a serviceable running game league that just loves those Pittsburgh are just like me. I, too, fell into the trap ers” advice that I list below. In this with Leonard Fournette and last but not Steelers through thick and thin, now of taking a running back or a wide re- section I will give you my waiver wire least, he has a solid defense on the other would be the time to try and unload him. ceiver in the first rounds of my leagues. moves for this upcoming week. I’ll do side of the ball. Minshew may already be I think we are going to be seeing a lot Even though I did end up with Christian my best to help you to begin thinking in gone in some of your leagues but he is my more of Jaylen Samuels and Benny Snell McCaffery and a couple of other studs, I the right direction. The Money Makers am still kicking myself for not drafting are the guys that I believe are worthy Mahomes immediately. of a roster spot. The Money Takers are If you were one of the few people who guys that I think you should drop. looked past all of the fantasy football Money Makers talk and simply went with your heart Wayne Gallman, RB, and took Mahomes, my props to you New York Giants because even if you completely butch- An injury opening up a starting spot ered the rest of your draft, you are prob- always creates a tough waiver wire add ably still leading your league or you are situation. Unfortunately, if your league somewhere close to the top. has a waiver wire process with an order Now that we have established that the then you may not even have a chance to Patrick Mahomes owners are doing just get Wayne Gallman. More than likely, fine, what about the rest of us? Even if the Saquon Barkley owner is going to be you didn’t take Mahomes, you could still jumping on Wayne Gallman here. be sitting pretty in your leagues. May- It’s too early to tell how long Barkley be you got a steal in Lamar Jackson or will be sidelined, but you can’t wait to Mark Ingram, or even both. Maybe you find out on this one. You need to add AP PHOTO were like me and took Christian Mc- Gallman ASAP. I know, I know, he did first option, if available. Caffery with your first pick, and aside absolutely nothing last week when he Kyle Allen, QB, Carolina Panthers moving forward. Once again, Conner is from last week’s outlier, I’m pretty hap- took over for Barkley, but after seeing Everyone who drafted Cam Newton is banged up and quite frankly doesn’t py with McCaffery’s production to this Barkley in a boot on the sidelines, this probably kicking themselves over and even resemble the guy from last year. point. Additionally, you could have tak- could be serious. over again. I saw signs last year that he Would the real James Conner please en Dak Prescott and got a steal in Amari Perhaps a week of practicing as the was falling apart, so I avoided him at all stand up? Unfortunately, I don’t think Cooper. Any way you look at it, the play- starter will help Gallman to become an cost this year. However, if you drafted the real Conner will be standing up any- ers that you drafted are probably doing acceptable flex player. Newton, it isn’t too late to pick up Kyle time soon. what you expected. Darrel Williams, RB, Allen. Most people in your league are Look on the bright side, you could The most exciting thing about fanta- Kansas City Chiefs going to get all twinkly eyed about Dan- have been one of those Pittsburgh Steel- sy football is that every year there are He had more touches than veteran iel Jones. I believe Allen is the better ers fans who stretched for JuJu in the a ton of guys that become famous after LeSean McCoy in Week 3. McCoy got the option. Allen has something that Jones first round, yikes. the first three weeks. Why is Week 3 the touchdown, but Williams showed a lot of no longer has, for the time being. That I’m just as surprised as you are by magic number? Because Week 1 in the promise with nine carries for 62 yards, is, he’s a running back that can catch the Steelers lack of production so far NFL is usually an overhyped “lion out of and five receptions for 47 yards. Not to short passes and break off long touch- this season, but when the offensive the cage” type or “cabin fever is over” mention, McCoy is banged up, and the down runs. line looks this bad, that’s when I start to type, outlier. You can’t take the results Chiefs would like nothing more than to Look at the other quarterbacks who wave the terrible white towel. from Week 1 as anything besides that. save those old legs for a Super Bowl run. are scoring high points. Yes, they have Jordan Howard, RB, Now, if a guy continues to produce in In a Mahomes offense, it’s only a mat- good receivers, but nothing is easier on Philadelphia Eagles Week 2, then we begin to take notice. If ter of time until Williams blows up. If a young quarterback than being able I didn’t see this one coming. Al- to dump off the ball to a great running though, I never had high hopes for the back and watch him take it to the house. Eagles backfield as a whole. Miles Sand- Remember, if the quarterback throws it ers has clearly taken over the lead role to the running back it doesn’t matter if and I don’t even think Darren Sproles the ball flies 60 yards to a receiver or will see much work moving forward. five yards to a running back, either way Jordan Howard is nothing more than the quarterback gets credited with a a touchdown dependant, dart throw at touchdown pass. this point. Additionally, Allen has big time weap- This really gets me thinking. As good ons around him. Greg Olsen looked as he looked in Chicago at times when great last week and his receivers are he was the workhorse, do some running getting better each week. For me, I’m backs just need the volume to succeed? higher on Allen right now. I’ll take the I think in almost any other sys- “wait and see” approach on Jones with- tem, Howard would be having a out Barkley. decent season. Money Takers In Philadelphia, I think he is getting Daniel Jones, QB, New York Giants lost in the shuffle and is being under Don’t get me wrong, Jones looked used. It almost makes me wonder why great last week. He has weapons like Philly even signed him. Courtesy of Kim Clements, USA TODAY Sports Sterling Shepard and Evan Engram and Miles Sanders is clearly the guy that Wayne Gallman hasn’t seen much action in the first three weeks of the season. With Saquon Bar- will be getting Golden Tate back some- Doug Pederson wants to lead the back- kley sidelined with an ankle inury, Gallman should see a major increase in production, and is worth time soon. However, losing Barkley field. So from a fantasy perspective, picking up in fantasy football leagues if possible. hurts the young quarterback. that’s the guy we want on our team.

September 26, 2019 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Season 2 of Disenchanment a success for Groening Week’s Hannah Boucher Groening successfully develops Events staff writer his characters into dynamic indi- viduals, capable of carrying their little over a year after the own subplot. Between Luci, Elfo, Andy Warhol Museum release of a 10-episode Bean and others, Groening fills each Sept. 27 @ 6 p.m. A season on Netflix, Matt second with more than just empty Groening works his magic yet again humor. While the jokes are a con- Brottier Hall staff welcomes stu- with Disenchantment, season 2. stant, they are methodically woven dents to visit the Andy Warhol The concept of an “adult” cartoon into the dialogue, careful not to take Museum. Tickets are available is not a new one — in fact, Groen- attention away from the plot. at the Office of Residence Life ing has been whipping out animat- Bean’s father, King Zog (John and are free for the first 40 ed shows for grown-ups since 1989 DiMaggio), develops a stronger attendees. with the release of The Simpsons. relationship with his daughter, Unlike Groening’s other creations, while also dealing with a major Pittsburgh Gallery Crawl Disenchantment is a fantastical ex- heartbreak. Although his charac- Sept. 27 @ 5:30 p.m. perience, full of magical creatures, ter is mostly used for comedy in somewhat noble quests and a kick- season 1, audiences get to see a dif- Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural butt heroine. ferent side of Zog due to this new District will be home to a count- Picking up right where season 1 relationship with Bean. This adds less variety of art galleries and left off, the main antagonist, Prin- some more emotional depth to the Courtesy of Netflix events as part of this annual cess Tiabeanie, or Bean, (voiced humorous cartoon. celebration of local creatives. by Abbi Jacobson), finds herself in What makes Disenchantment so Broad City creator Abbi Jacobson stars as Princess Bean. a new land far from her home of different from other modern adult tions set before her are ridiculous. the ninth episode, titled, “The Elec- Dreamland. Consumed by guilt, due cartoons is its content. While there This time around, however, Bean tric Princess.” While Disenchant- to the events of the previous season, are some crude jokes thrown in is faced with the fact that she is not ment is a fantasy show, this episode Bean sets out to make things right. here and there, a major social issue allowed to do everything a man can tackles the sci-fi genre, much like Recruiting help from her own is brought up this season — gender do in her kingdom. Whether it is Groening’s other show, Futurama. personal demon-pal, Luci (Eric An- equality. attempting to address her father in While I hope this episode doesn’t dre), the two go on an epic journey, From the beginning of the series, court, put on her own play or even permanently change the set-up of picking up the loveable Elfo (Nat Bean is established as a strong char- help rule the kingdom, Bean finds the show, it provided a great tone- upcoming Faxon) along the way. Once the trio acter, willing to take risks and go herself being shut down by the old- shift for the season finale. is reunited, they embark on yet an- against the grain. Although Bean is fashioned men in her kingdom. Overall, the second season of Dis- releases other adventure. a princess, she does not fit the ar- Recognizing the issue of gender enchantment does not disappoint. Throughout season 2, viewers get chetype of a damsel in distress. In discrimination, Bean begins to fight Like with most Netflix shows, I back, but this issue is still not fully found myself bingeing the new epi- to see Bean, as well as those around fact, she is the one doing most of Sound & Fury her, cope with the aftermath of sea- the rescuing. Bean is initially forced resolved by the end of the season. I sodes as soon as they were released. Sturgill Simpson son 1. Many of the regulars begin to into following what is expected of a predict it will continue to be dealt Groening has truly proved himself Friday, Sept. 27 display a different side of their char- princess, she eventually is able to with during the third season. to be a versatile writer, finding the acter than previously seen. show her father that the expecta- My favorite part of this season was humor in all different settings. Indie country artist Sturgill Simpsons leans into the heavier, rock-inspired aspects of his sound on this, his fourth album, GALLERY CRAWL to be paired with a Netflix film. Judy THE RED RING PREVIEW Friday, Sept. 27 Renée Zellweger stars as Judy It’s Gallery Crawl weekend in Pittsburgh! Below Garland in this biopic, focusing on the final years of the entertainer’s are some of the many events and where to find troubled life. WEEK NIGHT SPECIALS them, thanks to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

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This style of music may have hit its peak a few years ago, but this is a fine effort nonetheless. @THERED_RING The Last Dragon screening DJ Soy Sos provides a live TrustArts Education Center soundtrack to this cult-classic -Josiah Martin WWW.REDRINGRESTAURANT.COM 10:00 p.m. ‘80s flick. 1015 FORBES AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15282 | 412.396.3550 ACCEPTS FLEX & PLUS 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Cambodian Rock Band explores an untold story in a fresh way Claire Neiberg interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette staff writer that, “In so many instances, when you hear stories about genocide or any kind of atroc- ambodian Rock Band rocked the ity, your mind goes educational. All the pic- City Theatre Company’s stage in tures in your mind suddenly go black and C Pittsburgh’s Southside. I saw this white, sepia-toned, very sad. And I didn’t play on Sunday, Sept. 15 as part of my So- want to tell a story about victims. I wanted cial Justice in Educational Settings class to tell a story about survivors.” in the School of Education. Directed by Because genocide is, needless to say, a Marti Lyons, the performance was as elec- far from comical event, Yee crafted her trifying as its title, as it creatively tells the play by weaving the comedic lines into story of the Cambodian genocide through the relationships between the individual the relationship of a father and daughter. characters. The aspects of the play that Going into the theatre, I had high expec- were heavily based on the events of the tations for what I was about to see because genocide were taken seriously and even I am passionate about history and always involved realistic fake blood and gunshots find it interesting when history and enter- to amplify the effect on the audience. tainment are brought together. However, I While the sets and costumes were fairly did have my doubts because I was afraid up- simple, the show was a brilliant work of Courtesy of Liz Lauren beat music and flashing lights would make art. The music was original, catchy and Aja Wiltshire and Greg Watanbe as they appeared in Chicago’s Victory Gardens Theater. too much of a spectacle about a horrendous had the audience singing along in a stand- time in history which caused many to suffer. ing ovation at curtain call. As a pre-service in the media. However, it was incredibly braver than we can imagine. In two hours, The play tells the story of Neary (Aja Wilt- teacher, theatre is of great importance to heartwarming to see an entire auditorium the play embodied the concepts of a rock shire). A young, enterprising woman, she is me, as it inspires us to educate our stu- of people gather to hear the story of an un- band, comedic interjections and familial both the lead singer of her rock band but dents to think outside the box and utilize derrepresented minority. It also inspired relationships. It left my class in tears of also an intern working to uncover the harsh the materials we already have to create art. me to implement diversity into my future both joy and sadness, as it unveiled the realities of the Cambodian genocide. When The most influential aspect of Cambo- classroom through the arts. chilling, and underrepresented history of her Cambodian father, Chum (Greg Wa- dian Rock Band was the Asian represen- I highly recommend going to see Cam- the Cambodian genocide. It gave us all a tanbe), comes to visit her unexpectedly, she tation. The Cambodian genocide is not bodian Rock Band before the final show point of inspiration to create a socially uncovers the dark tale of her family history. commonly taught in American schools on Oct. 6. The play was a stunning ex- just classroom environment in the fore- Lauren Yee, the playwright, stated in an and Asians are not heavily represented ample of how the arts inspire us to be seeable future. Human Discoveries is Facebook’s hidden gem Hallie Lauer to do more than “just survive” as Jane puts it (despite the fact that managing editor a minor character dies in nearly need everyone to take a deep every episode by things totally breath and just bear with me avoidable like being eaten by a for a couple hundred words. tiger or drowning in a river). I Jane is the rebel of the group, I have recently discovered a show on, drumroll please … Facebook and Gary... Gary is like that nerdy dude in an 80’s rom-com that is Watch. It is an animated series funny and somehow manages to called Human Discoveries creat- get the girl even though she’s ten ed specifically for this platform. times smarter than him. Human Discoveries is exactly Gary and Jane muddle their way as it sounds - it is prehistoric hu- through dating, without any of mans discovering the world. The the modern tools of dating. Like tagline for the show is “Go back knowing what dating is, or what it in time with a group of friends is to be with someone exclusively. who are trying to figure it all out, It’s funny in a primitive ironic way. for the first time.” Though the main plotline re- It’s basically like The Flint- volves around Jane, Gary and stones got remade for modern their desire for more than sur- viewers; the only difference is vival, the minor characters are this show is much more crass. not forgotten and often have For instance in episode 2 titled some of the funniest moments in “And then they got drunk,” the the show. group of friends discovers what My personal favorite charac- happens when you drink “rotten ter is Jane’s best friend Minerva grape juice.” They get drunk and (Jillian Bell). She’s sarcastic and as a consequence, they also get to by her own admission “only does discover the first hangover. Wel- things out of spite.” She steals come to the party, friends. the show with her one liners. Courtesy of Facebook Watch The two main characters Gary Another minor character is Zac Efron and Anna Kendrick contribute to the series’ voice cast and also serve as executive producers. (Zac Efron) and Jane (Anna Ugg — like the shoe. He is the Kendrick) are in traditional camp’s number one hunter and side look at the lives of elk. The for the camp. However, Judy and easily all be watched in a day. roles for the time. Gary is a rath- carries that more brawn than B-plot to this show follows two William manage to avoid being The series premiered in July of er unsuccessful hunter and Jane brains character trope. He often elk, Judy (Lisa Kudrow) and Wil- hunted somehow. this year, and there is no word yet is a gatherer, much displeased needs things explained to him, liam (James Adomian) in search Human Discoveries is one on if a second season is in the works. with her job. and it is through his character of a leader and a way to live in of those shows that you put on Listen, I don’t know how we Efron and Kendrick are also both that the show tackles more mod- harmony with the humans. when you need something mind- got here. I’m not sure how I dis- executive producers for the show. ern societal issues like gender The problem the elk have, is less. So instead of watching The covered a TV show on Facebook. These two, displeased with roles and norms. every leader they appoint creates Office for the fifteenth time, try I didn’t even know they did that, their roles in the newly formed Aside from watching these hu- an elaborate plan to interact with this out. Each episode is only but Human Discoveries is worth society, create the premise for mans understand the world for the humans, which ultimately around 25 minutes. The first sea- getting back on Facebook just to the rest of the series. They desire the first time, we also get an in- ends in them being killed for food son has 10 episodes, which could watch it.

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