Masking It up in Brottier Duquesne Releases COVID Data Table

September 3, 2020 Volume 103 Number 02 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Masking it up in Brottier Duquesne releases COVID data table

Kellen Stepler editor-in-chief This week, Duquesne University unveiled a daily report of cases by isolation and quarantine status for the past seven days. The table is split up into six different categories: confirmed cases, suspected cases, students isolated on campus, students isolated at home, students quarantined in a hotel and students quarantined at home. According to the table, confirmed cases are based on a laboratory test using either an Abbott ID test or a Quest PCR Nasal Swab test. Suspected cases are based on CDC Clinical and Epidemiologic Criteria. As of Wednesday, Sept. 2, there are zero confirmed cases cumulative over time, and four cumulative suspected cases over time. There is one student isolated on campus over time, and Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor seven students quarantined on A friendly reminder from a Brottier Hall window nudges the Duquesne community to wear a mask and socially distance. see COVID — page 3 DU prof calls for removal of police in Pittsburgh schools

Kellen Stepler buildings of this city’s children.” editor-in-chief Sizemore cited data from the American Civil Liberties Union, stating that students who attend The national conversation regard- schools with police are 3.5 times ing police presence in schools more likely to be arrested than in hit Pittsburgh this summer, as schools without police. Duquesne law professor Tiffany “Arresting children and push- Sizemore and Pitt professor Jeff ing them into magistrates, juve- Shook wrote an open call for Pitts- nile courts and adult courts makes burgh Public Schools (PPS) to stop them more likely to drop out of using police to manage children in school which, in turn, makes them their schools. at higher risk for a wide range of Sizemore, head of the Juvenile poor life outcomes,” Sizemore Defender Clinic at Duquesne, said. wrote that “in light of the contin- Shook said that mentors, in- ued police killings of unarmed Afri- cluding police, play an authority can-American teens citizens in this figure in schools to improve school country, there is no justification for climate, but that role can be ful- continuing to have police officers filled without the police label. or other quasi-law enforcement se- Kellen Stepler / Editor-in-Chief curity forces patrolling the school Brashear High School is one of four grades 9-12 high schools in the Pittsburgh Public School district. Advocates, like DU professor Tiffany Sizemore, are pushing to remove police presence in schools across the district. see POLICE — page 3

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@theduquesneduke PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 10 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE POLICE briefs Duquesne Student EXPO goes virtual Griffin Sendek Welcome back! The coronavi- small “join Zoom” button and be rus might have changed a lot of multimedia editor instantly directed to a call with things on campus, but not the The Student EXPO has been a members willing to answer any consistent use of marijuana by staple of every new semester and all questions. Duquesne students... on Duquesne’s campus, how- “Honestly, I thought the expo ever, like many other university On Aug. 25, Duquesne students went better than expected,” Vin- events, this year’s expo went en- were found to be in possession cent Gullo, President of Delta of fake identification cards, mari- tirely virtual. Chi Fraternity, said. “My re- juana, alcohol and parapherna- Booths lining A-walk instead cruitment chair and I talked lia. Students are being referred were replaced with several doz- about how impressive it was to the Office of Student Conduct. en Zoom chat rooms where stu- for people to hop in on a Zoom dents could pop in, chat with call with people they didn’t even On Aug. 26, Campus police re- representatives from each club know and have a conversation.” Courtesy of Duquesne campuslink sponded to Duquesne Towers and move on to the next room of Where the expo couldn’t avoid a lot more than just pick up a major and co-president of Her- for a marijuana incident. A state their choosing. issues is the social awkwardness flyer,” Gullo said. campusDUQ said. “We had a to- citation was issued to a resident The most miraculous aspect associated with using zoom. However, not all organiza- tal of three people.” student for a second offense and of the expo’s shift to a virtual Joining a call and being alone tions were created equal. The DeMicoli wishes the expo had the case was referred to the Of- format is how seamlessly it all with only members of the orga- members of HerCampusDUQ, been a week-long event that fice of Student Conduct. worked from a technology stand- nization can be slightly uncom- the newly added Duquesne each organization had a set date point. All of the club’s Zoom fortable, but the moment con- branch of the digital women’s and time. On Aug. 28, a resident student rooms were accessible through versations started flowing most magazine, did not come away “I think they could have eas- reported harassment via com- Campus Link, at 11 a.m. the stu- all of the awkward feelings fell with the same level of positivity. ily adhered to CDC guidelines ... munication. dent expo event page opened up away. The social fraternities such It also would be very helpful to with a long list of each organiza- “Although the number of par- as Delta Chi are already well- clubs such as mine who have yet Also, on Aug. 28, a student re- tion taking part. ticipants was obviously down known throughout campus, to make a physical appearance ported that his vehicle was dam- Students could scroll through than in previous years, it re- whereas new and smaller clubs and are, therefore, at a much aged while it was parked unat- the page reading the short de- ally seemed that the people who tended in a university garage. do not have that same luxury. larger disadvantage than clubs scriptions of each group and came wanted to be a part of the “Our expo turnout was dis- that have been around for even if they found one they were in- organization because they took On Sept. 1, all Duquesne stu- appointing,” Lauren DeMicoli, a year longer than we have,” terested in, they could click a that social risk. They had to do dents recieved an email from Public Relations & advertising DeMicoli said. assistant police chief Michael continue that drive at Duquesne, and T Sippey regarding a registered h e for the university to be more in tune

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He said that the revival of the requires that you respect yourself, Remember to never walk alone BSU came from “everything happen- others and cultures. while walking outside of campus, ing in the world today.” “We’re just another student organi- and DUPD will always provide “We’re in the midst of big, racial zation; we shouldn’t be labeled by our an escort at any time on campus tension in America,” Reynolds, BSU color,” Reynolds said. property. The emergency contact president, said. “There are Black Courtesy of Duquesne University Facebook A “social justice platform,” accord- for DUPD is 412-396-2677. brothers and sisters out there being Reynolds will lead Duquesne's BSU this year, focusing on a mission to give a ing to Harris, the BSU is a place where voice to Black and brown students on campus. tormented, killed. Now, people are people can come and speak freely on being vocal about it, and expressing experiences and to their opportuni- an opportunity where students have a issues impacting them, and can also JOIN THE DUKE! concern.” ties for future success. In fact, during place where they can belong and are educate others on things they never Reynolds is currently a grad stu- my time at Duquesne, several alums respected and appreciated, and also knew, or don’t understand. If you’re interested, email thed- dent pursuing higher education would express their gratitude for the have the opportunity to be along like- “Experiences are the best education [email protected] or stop by our administration. He earned his un- impact BSU had on them.” minded peers and peers that chal- you can receive,” Harris said. “Black newsroom located in the basement dergraduate degree at Duquesne in All reactivation means, accord- lenge them to think differently. students explaining their experiences of College Hall (Room 113). 2017, majoring in integrated mar- ing to BSU executive vice president “In many cases, BSU provides the to white allies; it’s a win-win.” keting communications. During his Kayla Harris, is that the presence of mentioned opportunities to them,” The biggest struggle for the BSU undergraduate years, he served as the club is back on campus, and that Mallory said. “It can certainly play now is to grow its membership and both president and vice president the organization can hold meetings a critical role to student success and maintain its status. Harris noted that of the BSU. and events like other activated clubs also can play a major role into the ap- because of COVID-19 restrictions, We want your input! Former Duquesne Assistant Vice on campus. preciation students have for the uni- it’s hard for campus organizations to President of Diversity, Inclusion and The goal of the BSU, Reynolds versity community. Duquesne is to gather in large in-person groups, but The Duke’s news section would Student Advancement Jeff Mallory, said, is to give a platform to Black and be commended for uplifting the voice two recruitment events have piqued love to hear from you about who Reynolds views as a mentor, brown students at Duquesne and cre- of students and for being proactive in more interest in the club. stories that you want to see in played an integral part in the BSU’s ate a sense of community. the process.” “Although we are dedicated to print. Know a talented professor reactivation. “We want Black and brown stu- To achieve these goals, the BSU has bring to light issues, we can’t do this or accomplished student? See “The group is comprised of tre- dents to be comfortable to bring is- a “perfect mix of leadership,” accord- alone,” Reynolds said. “It’s up to stu- something on campus that just mendous student leaders who have sues to our attention,” Reynolds said. ing to Reynolds. He said a combina- dents to participate and make it a col- doesn’t make sense? You can send your tips and story ideas to a strong connection to the univer- “We’re an organization that is here tion of the BSU executive board, the laborative effort. We want students to News Editor Colleen Hammond sity community,” Mallory said. “Their to advocate for Black and brown stu- Office of Diversity and Inclusion and rally behind us and create change at at [email protected] love, appreciation and respect for dents at Duquesne, and also to edu- university administration will assist Duquesne. Duquesne is such a great the university community is special. cate others to know what it is like to BSU to become a voice for minority place, and it has lots of room to grow.” Overall, BSU simply wants the best be Black at a predominately white students. “With the things we’re trying, BSU for other students with much atten- institution.” Harris, who said she played a big will have a lasting impact so that we tion to minority students. BSU fulfills Mallory said that BSU can provide role in the Black Lives Matter move- don’t have to have this conversation student needs that are critical to their ment in Pittsburgh, joined BSU to every couple years,” Reynolds said. September 3, 2020 News THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 COVID stats unveiled Advocates call for PPS police removal “Students of color are more likely upon to do “more and more with less POLICE— from page 1 COVID — from page 1 on campus. Participation in random- to go to a school with a police of- and less,” Esposito-Visgitis said that ized testing is completely voluntary. ficer, more likely to be referred to there’s a need for more support in campus over time. After periodic tests are done, the re- “With police,” he said, “the reli- law enforcement and more likely schools, and police are one example. All students undergoing isolation sults will be posted on Duquesne’s ance is on them intervening, leading to be arrested at school,” Sizemore She said that she sees the mentors or quarantine must receive a clear- COVID-19 mini-site. to a lot of referrals to juvenile court.” said. “A very large proportion of all that police are to students, and that ance letter from Duquesne Univer- Symptomatic employees who show “We know that there’s not evi- referrals of Black youth to juvenile teachers go to them for a resource. sity Health Services (DUHS) before symptoms consistent with COVID-19 dence that police make schools saf- justice in Allegheny County — 32% “It’s an issue that we need to work er,” Shook said. of Black girls and 19% of Black boys on together to ensure the proper sup- returning to campus. according to their daily health screen The Woodland Hills school dis- — comes from Pittsburgh Public port, where students can learn and “The Daily Report of Cases by Iso- should contact their primary care trict, for example, is one area school Schools police.” teachers can teach,” she said. lation and Quarantine Status pro- provider (PCP) and university su- district that is phasing out their po- However, the idea to remove po- Esposito-Visgitis also said that vides the following: verification of pervisor. The employee’s PCP office lice department — a plan that was lice in schools has gotten a mixed there’s more than what meets the Duquesne University’s approach to will determine if testing is indicated initiated in 2018. Additionally, youth reaction from other local educa- eye when it comes to some reports, testing symptomatic students overall according to established clinical pro- specialists will be replacing security tional leaders. Nina Esposito-Vis- saying that parents often file charges. strategy, reinforces the requirement tocols. Testing results, medical treat- guards at Linton Middle School, in gitis, president of the Pittsburgh “We all have to be careful when to conduct Daily Health Screens and ment and return-to-work clearance the Penn Hills school district. Federation of Teachers (PFT), does we look at the data,” Esposito-Vis- directs students to Health Services are the responsibility of the ordering Something to learn from districts not want to see school officers re- gitis said. “We have to respect the for further guidance, states how the health care provider or an employee’s that have already removed campus moved. According to their website, data and not use it against each police, Sizemore said, is “that the PFT represents over 3,100 teach- other — let’s talk about it and make University deals with symptomatic designated PCP. world will not fall apart.” ers, paraprofessionals, technical, things better.” students, (and) provides daily sta- As of Aug. 31, there have been four “Students can be in school, and clerical and support staff in PPS. Since the letter was written in tistics on campus isolation/quaran- total employees currently under iso- will continue to engage in all of the Esposito-Visgitis cited data from June, Sizemore said that not much tine,” said Dessa Mrvos, director of lation for COVID-19, and five total behaviors of adolescence, but with- a June PFT survey, where 96.1% of has developed. Over the summer, Health Services. cumulative number of employees un- out the presence of police in the 1,340 PFT members believed that PPS has heard from hundreds of According to the report, symp- der isolation for COVID-19. building,” Sizemore said. “If we treat school police should not be elimi- people both arguing for and against tomatic students who test positive our students like human beings who nated from Pittsburgh schools. The the removal of police in schools, but or receive a diagnosis of COVID-19 do not need to have their childhoods study also showed that out of 1,316 there has actually been very little based on CDC criteria will be placed policed, we will have safer learning responses, 64% of respondents movement toward the elimination of in isolation on campus or at home environments.” “strongly agree” that school police police in schools. — based on their choice. DUHS A December 2019 report from officers treat students with respect. But, the conversation won’t stop staff will conduct contact tracing of the state Department of Education In the survey, PFT members also here. Shook said that the Black Girls showed that five PPS high schools — could identify areas of added sup- Equity Alliance, a juvenile justice the university-affiliated contacts ac- Brashear, Carrick, Westinghouse, port to increase safety of school and group that both he and Sizemore cording to Allegheny County Health Perry and Oliver – were among the staff. Some things they suggested contribute to, will host a news con- Department (ACHD) and university top 25 schools across the state for were more counselors, social work- ference Sept. 14 to discuss policing in guidelines. Students placed in isola- arrests across Pennsylvania. Size- ers, nurses, psychologists and men- PPS, and a town hall meeting Sept. 17 tion must contact DUHS to schedule more noted that locally, Black boys tal health therapists; training for all as “another way to move the conver- a re-evaluation for clearance. are five times more likely than white staff in de-escalation and trauma sation forward.” Duquesne will periodically con- boys to be referred by PPS to the informed care; community mental “We’ve got to move to solutions,” duct randomized testing of asymp- juvenile justice system and Black health and resiliency services and Shook said. “We’ve got to improve tomatic students and employees to girls are nine times more likely than anti-racism training. the school experience without crimi- estimate the prevalence of COVID-19 Courtesy covid19.duq.edu white girls. Now, where teachers are called nalizing students.” ICE rules created fear, disappointment for international students Colleen Hammond dozens of universities across the Mellon University and the University managing editor country backed a lawsuit filed by of Pittsburgh all filed amicus briefs MIT and Harvard. in support of the Harvard and MIT At a university founded by immi- However, many international lawsuit against the federal govern- grants, international students have students are still displeased ment on the rule changes. been faced with a unique set of strug- with Duquesne’s response to the Duquesne chose not to file an am- gles this semester. situation. icus brief in support of international In early July, U.S. Immigration After this new regulation was an- students. and Customs Enforcement (ICE) nounced, all international students “Our immediate focus was to pro- released new regulations for in- received an email from the Center vide help and guidance to students ternational students attending for Global Development outlining who were managing conflicting mes- virtual classes during the fall 2020 students’ potential “decisions” going sages, and on the plan to safely open semester. Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor forward. Duquesne international students, who come from 85 different countries, were the University,” Gabe Welsch,vice Previously, international students “Whether you are a new or con- disappointed in the university's actions regarding new ICE regulations. president for marketing and com- could qualify for their student visa tinuing student at Duquesne, we ternational students during this time Higgins-Brake said. “Duquesne munications at Duquesne, said. and remain in the U.S. even if all want you to know that the Center for began to fear the “nightmare sce- never really acknowledged this However, Higgins-Brake and his or the majority of their classes were Global Engagement is here to sup- nario.” In the event that Duquesne nightmare scenario.” close circle of international students held online. Under this new regula- port you in whatever decision you would switch to all virtual classes at Rikki Janyapanich, a freshman noted that they felt Duquesne should tion, that would no longer hold true. make for the fall semester,” Joe De- some point this semester, interna- majoring in cyber security, shared have defended their students by fil- International students whose cours- Crosta, executive director of the Cen- tional students would have just 10 similar fears about the possibility of ing a similar amicus brief or propos- es were entirely online would be ter for Global Development said in days to pack up their belongings, being forced to return to Thailand, ing creative alternatives to all virtual given just 10 days to return to their an email to all international student find a flight and move back to their a place she hasn’t called home for classes. home country before being forcibly from July 8. home country. years. She visited her family over “They really tried to avoid tak- deported by ICE. “All he did was tell us what ICE This became even more terrify- the summer, but had no plans of ing a stance on anything,” Higgins- This new rule, backed by the told us,” Higgins-Brake said. ing to Higgins-Brake when he staying long. Brake said. Trump administration, caused Higgins-Brake stated that, like learned that not all of his friends “It was a little bit scary because ob- The university claims they did not great fear, uncertainty and out- many of his peers, he felt that this would be able to get to their home viously I wanted to return here and file the amicus brief because they did rage among international students statement did not take a strong country, given new COVID-19 study, and I like it here better,” Jan- not think the policy would be carried across the country. enough stance on protecting inter- flight restrictions in many coun- yapanich said. “I consider Pittsburgh out in the fall. “Not living in a bubble, this was national students. tries. And, to make matters worse, as my home.” “Duquesne was confident that the widely viewed as a punitive mea- “I expected something more in not all international students cur- Higgins-Brake said this lack of ICE policy would be swiftly over- sure,” said Aaron Higgins-Brake, line with other universities, provosts, rently have a home to return to in response was exacerbated by the turned or abandoned (and it was), a Duquesne Ph.D. philosophy stu- presidents and administrations,” their country of origin. strong responses of other universi- and focused on strategies to mitigate dent. Higgins-Brake said. “I was kind of “We just don’t have a place ties in the area. its impact on students in the unlikely Luckily for international students, hoping for something more.” to go in our home country,” Penn State University, Carnegie see ICE — page 11 this rule was quickly reversed after Higgins-Brake and many other in- 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE Rural communities face unique staff 113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 challenges with online learning Frontline workers derserve more appreciation editorial staff We’ve heard it so many times: editor-in-chief Kellen Stepler we’re all in this together. managing editor Colleen Hammond And, in March and April, we were, news editor Colleen Hammond for the most part. Seeing commer- opinions editor Noah Wilbur cials and advertisements blasting our features editor Katia Faroun screens with togetherness, positive, a&e editor Capri Scarcelli upbeat sayings and appreciation for sports editor Adam Lindner layout editor Kelsey Burtner frontline workers — who are often multimedia editor Griffin Sendek underappreciated. administrative staff But, it’s nearly four months later, adviser Paula Reed Ward and the coronavirus pandemic is ad manager Carissa Haslam still going on — where did that com- email us: [email protected] passion go? This pandemic has taught us all that frontline workers are essential — even the ones that are mostly over- looked and underappreciated, like grocery store workers and garbage collectors. They’re putting their lives at risk to provide life-sustaining ser- “Not everything vices to others. During a time of national crisis, these individuals stepped that is faced can be Courtesy of Brett Ziegler up to the challenge and provided ser- Students in rural communities struggle to complete online classwork without reliable internet connections at home. vices to keep our society going. We’re over that now. changed, but noth- ith doors opened internet at home – approxi- and accept that hundreds of Social media videos of anti-mask- wide at schools mately 164 million. students cannot participate, ers and COVID-19 deniers circulate ing can be changed W around America, Making matters worse, one or continue with traditional the Internet, as they take out their most institutions of primary of the largest rural internet instruction and face the like- frustrations and baseless conspira- and secondary education have providers – Frontier Commu- lihood that hundreds of stu- cies against people just trying to do until it is faced.” chosen to introduce several nications – recently filed for dents and their families con- their jobs. Disruption of businesses aspects of online learning into bankruptcy, citing increased tract COVID-19. because state and federal require- James Baldwin their curriculums for the Fall costs of expanding broadband It is evident now that schools ments are inconvenient, and sham- ing of those trying to follow the rules semester. Students are adapt- coverage as the primary de- in rural areas have elected E are, unfortunately, things we’ve seen ing to an unconventional and terminant. to implement a blended ap- this summer. You just read Now tweet seemingly speculative style Unreliable connections, our thoughts. us yours. proach, combining the flex- News flash: The coronavirus pan- of schooling that is unproven sluggish loading speeds and ibility of online learning with demic has made things inconvenient as an effective alternative to in-person classes – known as for everyone — and frontline workers @TheDuquesneDuke face-to-face instruction. the Hybrid Model. Proponents know this best. Quickly emerging as the pri- insist that the incorporation So quickly, our society went from mary mode of education, the of some physical class atten- cheesy commercials honoring these majority of Americans con- dance assists in gapping the workers to a blatant disregard for the sider online learning to be digital divide between urban work they’ve done, and continue to do. It’s almost like it was a “photo-op” the most logical approach for and rural living. editorial to state your appreciation for them. ensuring that students of all- Nevertheless, blended learn- Nurses and doctors have seen first walks-of-life receive an equal ing is wholly unfavorable and hand the impact that COVID-19 has policy educational experience while ineffective as students are still on people in their communities. Gro- The Duquesne Duke is the student- also averting potential COV- placed at an enormous disad- cery and essential retail workers have written, student-managed newspaper ID-19 outbreaks. vantage due to a lack of connec- worked tirelessly to ensure products of Duquesne University. It is published every Thursday during the academic However, I am here to in- tivity for the foreseeable future. are on shelves, stocking items all day. year except during semester breaks and form you of a demographic in Noah Wilbur Whether it is a purely on- Public transit drivers are doing the holidays, and prior to final exams. The the U.S. that is certainly not line experience or the hybrid best they can to safely provide trans- Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- opinions editor ions of the editors of The Duke and does receiving an equitable stan- approach, they will undoubt- portation, and janitors working over- not necessarily reflect the views of the dard of education relative to inaccessibility are a few of the edly receive a substandard time to guarantee extra-clean spaces students, faculty, administration, stu- are more examples of the work these others: the students living in challenges that must be over- education in comparison to dent government or the University pub- people do. lications board. Op-ed columns do not rural communities. come while online learning is those residing in modern cit- But yeah, a social media post with reflect the opinions of The Duke, but continually integrated into the rather are the sole opinions of the col- Residents in these areas en- ies and towns. “proof” that COVID-19 is a hoax umnists themselves. dure obsolete and largely inad- curriculum. Numerous reports We must ultimately urge definitely gives you an excuse to treat equate internet infrastructure have even recently emerged of state leaders and the federal Letters policy these workers like garbage. Letters to the editor must be typed, while modern cities reveling in students sitting in their cars government to join forces It’s embarrassing, quite frankly. double-spaced and include the writ- urbanization enjoy advanced near school facilities to obtain and address the antiquated And it needs to change. er’s name, school/department and Maybe it’s a simple “thank you” to phone number for verification. Letters networking capabilities and internet access for online ex- internet infrastructure of ru- should be no longer than 300 words high-speed connectivity. ams, daily discussion board ral America by providing the the mail carrier dropping a delivery and should be delivered to The Duke The failure to upgrade exist- questions, and Zoom classes. capital, resources and logis- off at your house. Or, maybe it’s show- office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed ing compassion and understanding to [email protected] by 5 p.m. ing broadband frameworks and In short, rural communi- tical expertise needed to up- to the health care professionals who Tuesday. The editors reserve the right other related hardware is attrib- ties simply do not possess grade broadband capabilities to edit any and all submitted copies. have, first-hand, seen this virus every All letters must be verified before being uted to a lack of investment as the technological infrastruc- and increase the affordability single day. Or, it’s being respectful to published. businesses discover that imple- ture necessary to provide and of internet access. the cashier at Sheetz. It’s up to you to Corrections/clarifications menting new technology in rural support an immersive, thor- These improvements hold decide what that looks like. Readers should report any story or America is costly and not nearly ough and fulfilling learning the capability of positively im- Once the pandemic eventu- photo error to The Duke. All legitimate errors will be corrected in print the fol- as lucrative. experience. pacting thousands of students ally ends, it is certain that no one lowing edition. In fact, a study conducted by For these reasons, local in this country while simulta- will want to go back and relive neously creating new opportu- COVID-19. Let’s leave our subpar Contact Microsoft in 2018 found that governments are faced with a around half of Americans do particularly difficult decision: nities and enhancing quality- treatment of frontline workers in email [email protected] not have access to high-speed proceed with online learning of-life for even more. the past, too. Opinions 5 Defunding the police creates new opportunities for society Alyse Kaminski to education and social pro- communities? Not only is it staff columnist grams that ultimately benefit rooted in that, but police of- he year 2020 has defi- the community. ficers still arrest and kill more nitely shaken a lot of Think of it this way — we are Black people today than white Toutlooks I’ve had on asking too much of the police. people. I personally want no America and its institutions — They’re doing jobs that could part in that sort of system. the police being one of them. be given to other people who Police aren’t supposed to I have two police officers in are specialized in specific fields kill guilty people, and they my family, so I’ve always tried such as mental health, domes- seem to grasp that concept to see the best in this long- tic disputes and de-escalation. when a teenage white boy standing establishment. The police, in some capac- murders students and teach- After the murders of George ity, are still necessary. Abo- ers in a school or murders pro-

Floyd, Breonna Taylor and lition and defunding of the Courtesy of Ira L. Black testers. Those kids walk away many more, combined with police are two completely dif- Public cries for defunding the police continue to gain traction across America. unscathed. But when George the recent shooting of Jacob ferent arguments. Floyd was suspected of a coun- partment getting their hands If redistribution was to oc- Blake, I have a very hard time What I am saying is that terfeit bill or Tamir Rice was on such heavy machinery has cur, police departments would believing we need a system of cops should only respond to simply playing with a toy gun, not made me feel any safer. It not be left with nothing. They policing in this country, or any specific types of calls that they were murdered. seems to me as if the police would still have the funds nec- country, that is so blatantly they are trained extensively This is an inherently flawed department got some new toys essary to complete their job, and inherently racist. to answer. system that does not deserve to play with that year. I have and their job would become Police departments need to That brings me to another our tax dollars. I want my tax- never once seen one used. easier if non-policing forms of be defunded. point about the allocation of es to go towards improving our How can one justify milita- public safety entered the con- I personally do not find this funds for police departments. communities and repairing our rizing local police departments to be a radical idea, especially I cannot fathom why so much versation. damaged system in America by when the U.S. has been de- money is spent on militarizing when Pennsylvania officers’ The inherent racism be- defunding the police. funding education for years the police when police officers only undergo 20 weeks of hind policing in the U.S. can- This argument comes down which is arguably more im- are not adequately trained to training. It takes me longer to not go unaddressed. In par- to whether or not you’re pay- portant to American wellbeing handle such hardware. complete two semesters of my ticular, southern states began ing attention to the news. than the police. In 2014, the Ohio Town- political science and journal- police departments in order You, no matter what the I know for many defunding ship Police Department re- ism degree, and I won’t have to catch runaway slaves in the color of your skin is, should the police is completely out of ceived $733,000 for Mine- people’s lives in my hands 1700s, eventually enforcing be enraged that Kyle Ritten- the question. However, it re- Resistant Ambush Protected upon graduation. segregation once slavery was house killed two protesters, ally should not be. We would vehicles (MRAPs). Why do police derpartments abolished. but Jacob Blake was shot seven be better off as a society if For what? I live in Ohio allocate resources for guns and Why would we want to fund times in the back with his kids money that is typically given Township, and I can honestly MRAPs instead of adequate a system that is rooted in the watching. The police need to to the police is reallocated say that my local police de- training for its officers? disenfranchisement of Black be defunded. Mail-in ballots emerge as the primary method of voting during COVID-19 Zoe Stratos Absentee ballots are submit- ‘all-mail voting’ in previous elec- staff columnist ted by mail from an absentee. An tions. Although not mandatory, absentee is a person who physi- citizens in these states vote pri- s the 2020 presidential cally cannot go to a polling booth, marily by mail, beginning with election draws near, ques- whether it be because of military Oregon who first made the shift tions of where and how to A deployment or because the voter back in 1981. vote are rising amid the COVID-19 will not be in his or her registered Since then, Washington, Colo- pandemic. Although rarely used in state during the election. More- rado, Utah and Hawaii followed the past, states are now pushing over, the absentee ballot cannot suit with no substantial qualms for universal mail-in voting rath- be given to anyone; there has to from opposition or presidential er than in person at the polling be a reason. The voter must then candidates. These states even booths to keep the inclusivity and request and be accepted to use went as far to contemplate de- accuracy of the elections intact. the ballot through his or her state funding the Postal Service. However, as with any major government. However, mail-ins have never change within our democracy, Where the area becomes gray been the primary method of vot- Courtesy of Philadelphia Magazine there is a partisan debate regard- is the method of submission after ing. Skepticism is warranted, but As the election nears, some Americans choose to vote via mail-in ballots. ing the legitimacy of mail-in vot- this approval. Both absentee bal- condemnation of the voting meth- during the primaries will be statement to oppose the funding between citizens and even lots and mail-in ballots are sub- od is not the solution, either. With amplified during the presiden- ing of the U.S. Postal Service. government officials — including mitted through the mail, of course that said, there is no foolproof tial election in November. In President Donald Trump. President Trump admitted that — and very rarely through fax, for approach to stop the argument a tweet, President Trump em- he wanted to decrease funding The main points of the debate absentees. against mail-in ballots, regardless surround the increasing chances phasized this point in stating, for the sole reason of preventing Furthermore, 29 states and the of past experience. “Rigged Election. I told you so. fraudulent voting. of voter fraud or tampering of District of Columbia allow no-ex- Fortunately, states were given Same thing would happen, but What the president fails to votes by foreign actors. Right cuse absentee ballots, which are what could be considered a “trial on massive scale, with USA.” realize is that pulling funds on cue, President Trump joined essentially no different from mail- run” during primary season; and There’s no downplaying from an entity designed to con- the Twitter conversation with ins. Pushing the boundaries even for the most part, mail-in voting what happened in these states; nect the United States first, and an onslaught of tweets calling further, some of these states even went well. the elections weren’t as ac- make profit second, will largely 2020 the “most INACCURATE refer to these no-excuse absentee On the other hand, certain curate as they could — and & FRAUDULENT Election in ballots as mail-in ballots. states ran into trouble — includ- hurt them not only now but history” while simultaneously Circling back to the debate at ing New Jersey and Pennsylva- should — have been. also in the future. opposing further funding to the hand: In the past, there has been nia. In New Jersey, investiga- With the evidence from all- The Postal Service is written U.S. Postal Service and ultimate- no evidence of substantial mail-in tions show that nearly 10% of mail voting states, though, the into the Constitution to help ly preventing mail-in voting. voter fraud. According to a study mail-in votes went uncounted; state governments are capable connect the American people, It is important to note that from the Heritage Foundation, and in Pennsylvania, thousands of running a safe and accu- just as the U.S. Military is writ- President Trump has no issue over 250,000,000 million votes of absentee votes went uncasted rate election. They must work ten into the Constitution to de- with absentee voting — only the have been cast by mail, and there or uncounted as well, according overtime to equip themselves fend the American people. mail-in method — as stated in have only been 1,285 proven cases to the New York Times. with the proper equipment and These entities are here for one of his tweets. So as voters, of voter fraud. As a result of the state blun- tracking software to ensure le- our benefit, not their profit, we have to know the difference Furthering the legitimacy of ders, President Trump and al- gitimacy. and we as Americans have the (or lack thereof) between the two mail-ins, five states already trans- lies put their mistakes on a ped- What’s arguably more alarm- right to vote — in whichever methods of voting. ferred to a method referred to as estal, claiming these mishaps ing is President Trump’s bold method need be. 6 FEATURES School of Pharmacy introduces new interim dean Carissa Haslam with the career I’ve had and I feel search, teaching and administra- ad manager like I’ve contributed a good bit. In tive work prepared him excep- addition to the teaching and re- tionally well for this new role. fter 30 years working in search in academia, I’ve done a lot “Having been through all that the School of Pharmacy, of work with the pharmaceutical for 30 years, I understand what A Dr. James Kirk Drennen industry.” the challenges are for faculty on a stepped into the role of interim The industry work that Drennen day-to-day basis and what all the dean this summer with ease. speaks of includes his significant opportunities are to make sure we Following Dr. J. Douglas Brick- research regarding various meth- provide the very best education er’s final term as dean during the ods which enhance pharmaceuti- that's possible for our pharmacy 2020 spring semester, the School cal manufacturing efficiency and students,” Drennen said. of Pharmacy welcomed Dr. Dren- product quality, as well as his His initial appreciation for nen into his new position. work as co-founder and partner Duquesne during his time as a Drennen himself is a product of of Strategic Process Control Tech- student has not changed through- Duquesne’s pharmacy program. nologies, LLC. out his many years as a faculty He graduated with his Bachelor It wasn’t long after his gradua- member. Now entering the role of of Science in pharmacy from tion from Duquesne that Drennen interim dean, he continues to ap- Duquesne in 1985. Though he’s found himself back on the Bluff, preciate the atmosphere and envi- spent the entirety of his career this time as a faculty member. But ronment at Duquesne. researching and teaching in the again, it was not where he origi- “I have enjoyed Duquesne since Courtesy of Duquesne Pharmacy Twitter Dr. Drennen took over as interim dean of the School of Pharmacy in the spring. field, Drennen originally chose to nally expected to end up. the time I was a student here. I en- pursue a pharmacy degree as an “I was looking at jobs in in- joyed the atmosphere at Duquesne the opportunity to interact and improve the health disparities entry way into the medical field. dustry as I was ready to finish up at that time and I still enjoy it very form professional relationships currently facing minority popu- “We have some physicians in graduate school at the Univer- much. I like the conservative set- with pharmacy students through lations. the family; a lot of people in the sity of Kentucky, and I happened ting of a Christian university and I teaching and mentoring. “Considering the challenges in family have had interest in that, to come back to Pittsburgh for feel very comfortable here,” Dren- As he faces the year ahead as our country and academic set- and I did as well at that age. So an alumni event, as an alumni of nen said. “I have a lot of respect for interim dean, he hopes to focus tings right now, diversity and in- I thought pharmacy would be a the pharmacy program,” Dren- my coworkers and the leaders of on a few critical short-term goals. clusion is a top priority,” he said. great preparation for medicine,” nen said. “The dean at the time let the university and I feel that same While universities throughout the Lastly, Drennen aspires to Drennen said. me know that there was a faculty respect in return, so I find it a very country are struggling financially, facilitate good faculty relation- However, while attaining his position open in my field and he pleasant and positive work envi- Drennen recognizes the impor- ships and ensure faculty are fully degree, Drennen developed a thought I should interview.” ronment.” tance of developing additional supported so they are able to ac- strong interest in and passion for Obviously, he got the job in Provost David Dausey echoed streams of revenue for the Phar- complish their own professional pharmacy, especially for pharma- 1991 and has held a position at this sentiment in a recent state- macy School. Additionally, he goals, in hopes that others can ceutical manufacturing. He went Duquesne ever since. Beginning ment regarding Drennen’s new looks forward to forming a mutu- enjoy a long and pleasant career on to get his doctorate in pharma- as a professor and researcher, he position. ally beneficial relationship with with Duquesne like he has. ceutical sciences at the University eventually moved into various ad- “Dr. Drennen enjoys the enor- the future School of Medicine. “I'm going to be identifying op- of Kentucky and has remained in ministrative roles. Most recently, mous respect of his peers and the Drennen also noted the impor- portunities to develop our orga- the field. Despite never pursuing he served as the associate dean of esteem of decades of graduates of tance of diversity in the School nization,” he said. “We’ll look for medicine, Drennen has no regrets. research and graduate programs. the School of Pharmacy, and as of Pharmacy. He plans to imple- programs to enhance the quality “I’ve enjoyed my career in phar- He feels that his experience as a such is a fine successor to Dean ment programs that will ensure of the workplace to make sure macy,” Drennen said. “It was a student in the pharmacy school, Bricker.” Duquesne’s students are edu- our faculty and staff can enjoy good decision; I’ve been happy paired with all the years of re- Drennen also appreciates cated and prepared to work to their work at Duquesne.” Campus Pet Pals: Meet 2-month-old Charlotte ASHLEY NEWMAN velop,” Toomey said. “I love the personalities staff writer they can have and how each dog is their own person, even though they are four-legged and ncountering a dog on campus can not two.” brighten anyone’s day. Some of the fur- Charlotte, named after a character in Ery friends you might see going for walks Werther, a Massenet opera, is an emotional down A-Walk could be service animals, like support animal. Charlotte. According to the American Kennel Club, Charlotte is a 2-month-old standard poodle. emotional support animals “legally must be Her owners, Claire Toomey and Justin Feild, prescribed by a licensed mental health pro- have had her for about one week. fessional like a therapist, psychologist or “I have always wanted a dog because of what psychiatrist.” a great relationship you and your dog can de- Toomey said that it took two weeks to get Charlotte certified to be an emotional support animal. Since emotional support animals are not meant to help people with disabilities, Katia Faroun / Features Editor they are not trained specifically like other service animals. It is up to the owners to decide Charlotte enjoys interacting with students outside of the Mary Pappert School of Music by McCloskey Field. how they want to train their animal. leaves, according to Toomey. “She loves people and playing around Toomey got Charlotte to help with her so- After her walks, Charlotte likes to sit with more than anything. She also adores listen- cial anxiety. She said that she has never had Toomey’s other housemates, including her ing to her housemates sing and play the pia- an emotional support animal before. “Aunt Carissa" or "Aunt Isabel,” according to no,” Toomey said. “She is truly just the light of my life and Toomey. She rests during the day and plays or Charlotte’s favorite music is classical, but taking care of her means everything to me,” watches TV when everyone is home at night. she’s particularly fond of her Aunt Carissa’s Toomey said. Her favorite place in the house is either in singing. Charlotte now lives with Toomey and her the kitchen or “truly wherever anyone is. She’s Overall, Charlotte is very curious, according housemates in the Allentown area of Pittsburgh. a big people dog,” according to Toomey. to Toomey. She barks at other dogs to say hi, or “Emotional support animals (ESAs) refer Overnight, Charlotte sleeps in her crate when she is startled. to dogs and other pets that provide emotional next to Toomey’s bed. “Her personality is sweet, spunky and in- support and comfort to their owners on a daily “She is crate-trained … she is so well be- quisitive,” Toomey said. basis,” according to the American Kennel Club. haved. She is already potty trained and can sit If you would like to see Charlotte around A typical day for Charlotte includes going on on command,” Toomey said. campus, her favorite spot is outside of the first- a short walk in the morning and playing with According to Toomey, Charlotte’s favorite floor landing at the Mary Pappert School of Toomey before she goes to work. On her walks toys include “washcloths, rawhides, her cow Music. Important reminder: Make sure that it to a corner near their house, Charlotte likes to stuffed animal and her cloud stuffed animal.” is okay with whoever Charlotte is with before Courtesy of Claire Toomey watch police cars leaving the station parking lot. Her favorite snacks are Honey Nut Cheerios trying to pet or interact with her, or any other One of Charlotte's favorite toys is her dish rag. Charlotte is mainly distracted on her walks by and ice cubes. pets you may see around campus. SPORTS 7

Todd Reirden Season postponed, but DU has potential returns to Pens as assistant coach

Brentaro Yamane when they lost their last three PITTSBURGH (AP) — Todd games of the season — all confer- staff writer Reirden is back with the Pitts- ence games. With the way that Duquesne played, fans could see burgh Penguins. It is weird walking along that the team had the capabil- The team hired Reirden as an Duquesne’s “Academic Walk” and ity of winning another conference assistant coach under Mike Sul- not seeing all of the football play- championship; it’s just that they livan on Wednesday, just over a ers practicing as a team. With the couldn’t end the season strong. week after Reirden was fired as coronavirus pandemic changing The last time the Dukes won a head coach of the Washington the way people live their lives, it conference title was in 2018 when Capitals following a playoff loss has affected many sports organi- they were co-conference champi- to the New York Islanders. ons with Sacred Heart. zations, including leagues such This is Reirden’s second stint as the Northeastern Conference So, it wasn’t that long ago that in Pittsburgh. He served as an as- (NEC), the conference in which Duquesne’s football team were Duquesne’s football program champions, but they want to get sistant under Dan Byslma from competes. back to the top after not exceeding 2010-14 before leaving to join the The NEC has postponed all expectations from last season. Capitals. Reirden worked four sea- fall sports until 2021, so while If the Dukes actually play a sea- sons as an assistant under Barry we won’t be seeing the Gridiron son before the end of the 2020-21 Trotz, helping guide Washington Dukes this autumn, there is a school year, that would be great to to its first Stanley Cup in 2018. chance that the team can still play see as they will probably play all of Courtesy of Pittsburgh Sports Now Reirden replaced Trotz in their conference opponents. The Head Coach Jerry Schmitt, the all-time winningest coach in Duquesne in the spring. There is also the the summer of 2018 and went possibility that the Dukes could only difference in the NEC going into program history, looks on during a 2019 contest. Schmitt, who became 89-46-16 in two years, but was play as an NCAA Division I FCS the future is that there will be eight the program’s all-time leader in wins following a Nov. 2, 2019 victory Independent school for this school teams rather than nine, like in previ- against Saint Francis, would be entering his 16th season at the helm let go last month after failing to ous years. of Duquesne’s program right now under normal circumstances. Instead, lead Washington past the open- year, but such an event is unclear Schmitt prepares to embark on an unprecedented chapter in his career. at this point. Duquesne rival Robert Morris ing round of the playoffs for the With the beginning of college left the NEC during this summer quarterback before getting a col- 75), sack leader (Chris Favoroso, second straight season. football season upon us, it’s be- to currently become an FCS inde- larbone injury in the middle of 9.5), and their leader in intercep- “I, obviously, still need to learn coming more and more apparent pendent school and will join the last season, capped his Duquesne tions (Reid Harrison-Ducros, 4) and grow and improve,” Reirden that the Dukes will not likely play Big South Conference starting in career with the second-highest from 2019. Daivon Ellison is also said. “I learned a lot of lessons over 2021-22. completion percentage (59%) in no longer on Duquesne’s football this season. my two years of being a head coach With everything going on in to- Duquesne’s head football coach program history. Whoever will team after being ranked third on in Washington. Looking forward day’s society, all the Duquesne Jerry Schmitt will enter his 16th be the team’s starting quarter- the team in tackles and second in football players can do is simply season at the school and has some back in the future will have to interceptions a year ago. to learning, like I said, in particular keep practicing to become better, questions to think about when it perform just as well as Parr. Also, on special teams, the from (head coach) Mike Sullivan as a lot of the players are having in- comes to improving his ball club. Some of the potential starting Dukes will have to replace their and the success he’s had in winning dividual or small group workouts. One of the key questions for quarterbacks for the Dukes in the fu- placekicker, Mitch MacZura, as he back-to-back championships.” For the Dukes, they come off the Dukes remains: Who will ture are players such as junior Evan led the Dukes in field goals made Reirden said the Penguins “ag- a 2019 season in which they fin- be the starting quarterback in Nelson, junior Alex Smith, sopho- with 9 in 2019. Rising senior Ja- gressively” courted him follow- ished with a conference record of the future? Both starting quar- more Bryce Veasley and others. cob Gill should be expected to be ing his dismissal. Reirden joins terbacks from last year, Dan- Another hole that Duquesne the team’s starting placekicker for 4-3 and an overall record of 6-5. a restructured coaching staff Duquesne started off 2019 hot iel Parr and Brett Brumbaugh, will have to fix is the running the future, barring any unforeseen under Sullivan. The Penguins with a conference record of 4-0, have exhausted their eligibility. game. The Dukes’ two leading developments. but things started slipping away Parr, who was the team’s starting rushers from last season, Mark Also, last season, the Dukes had parted ways with long-time as- Allen and A.J. Hines, have used nine football players in total that sistants Mark Recchi, Sergei all their years of eligibility. Hines were named to the 2019 All-NEC Gonchar and Jacques Martin af- led the Dukes in rushing yards in First or Second teams. All nine of ter getting upset by Montreal in 2019 with 809 yards and is the those players, which include Kam four games during the qualifying all-time leader for the Dukes Carter, Sterling Jenkins, Gabe round of the playoffs. in rushing yards (4,629), rush- Spurlock, Thompson, Favoroso, “I think it was something that just ing touchdowns (44) and total Harrison-Ducros, Allen, Taylor seemed to go full circle and the way touchdowns (47). and Hines are all gone. Replacing Hines seems hard, Duquesne did a good job re- it happened here was a perfect fit for but it is not impossible. cruiting 20 high school football everyone involved,” Reirden said. Sophomore Ky’ren Cunning- players from the Class of 2020 In addition to hiring Reirden, ham is one of the running backs to commit to the school. So, per- the Penguins also promoted expected to start for the Dukes haps one of those 20 freshmen can Mike Vellucci to round out the for whenever they play. Even make an impact for the Dukes in staff. Vellucci spent last season though he rushed for only 107 the upcoming season — whenever as the general manager and head yards last season, he recorded that may be. coach of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 21 carries for a career-high 96 Expect linebacker Connor Bar- Pittsburgh’s affiliate in the Amer- yards in the last game of the sea- rett, defensive back Michael Dau- son against Central Connecticut re, and linebacker Todd Hill to ican Hockey League. State. That performance shows continue to make big plays for the “They’re really good coaches, that he has the capability of be- Dukes. All three of these players first and foremost,” Sullivan said ing great. were freshmen last year and all of Reirden and Vellucci. “They The Dukes’ two leading receiv- three were the only football play- have a wealth of experience in a ers from 2019 in Kellon Tay- ers from Duquesne’s recruitment lot of different capacities. They’ve lor and Kareem Coles Jr. are class of 2019 that are true sopho- won championships at different no longer at the school, either, mores on this season’s roster. All respective levels. So they know which means that Duquesne fans three of them started a game for what it takes to win a champion- should see senior Dominic Thie- the Dukes last season. man get more targets. Junior Da- With everything going on in to- ship. We felt as though, through vie Henderson should get more day’s world, it can be hoped that the interview process, that these Courtesy of Villanova Athletics looks as well. sooner rather than later we can guys were a good fit for us.” Todd Summers, a transfer from Villanova, will be eligible as a redshirt se- On the defensive side of the ball, expect to see the Dukes’ football Pittsburgh will have some nior for the Dukes (whenever DU plays football again). Summers is origi- the Dukes have lost their lead- team back on Arthur J. Rooney continuity on the staff. The team nally from Murrysville and attended Franklin Regional High School. ing tackler (Brendan Thompson, Athletic Field. signed goaltending coach Mike Buckley to a two-year extension. 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Pirates to wear No. 21 on Sept. 9 to honor Roberto Clemente

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Roberto Clem- end next week against the White Sox. things work together.” ber annually just one of them. He pointed ente’s legacy in Pittsburgh and his native The importance of slipping a No. 21 jer- The plan is limited to this season for now, out a couple of key years that are approach- Puerto Rico is secure. The club the Hall of sey over his shoulders isn’t lost on current but the Pirates and the Clementes hope to ing: Next season is 2021, and 2022 marks Fame outfielder spent two decades playing Pirates third base coach Joey Cora, a Puerto make it a regular occurrence. the 50th anniversary of Clemente’s passing. for is trying to ensure that legacy — both on Rico native and former major leaguer. “Our hopes as an organization are that “It’s not just retiring (the number) for the and off the field — is acknowledged regu- “I’m getting goosebumps right now,” this is something that we’ll do every year,” sake of retiring it,” Clemente Jr. said. “It is larly by the masses. Cora said. “Wearing No. 21, as a Puerto Shelton said. “I would like to continue to do the right thing to do, but it should be done The team announced Tuesday that all Rican, as a Pirate, it means a lot. It’s a re- it. I don’t see any reason why we shouldn’t in such a way that it becomes more presti- Pittsburgh players and coaches will wear sponsibility on that one, but hopefully I can be able to honor Roberto on Roberto Clem- gious with that action. We have some ideas Clemente’s No. 21 when the Pirates host the wear it and make him proud with the fact ente Day.” that we will be sharing. In the meantime, Chicago White Sox on Sept. 9 at PNC Park, that I’m wearing it and that we all are. As Roberto Clemente Jr. said the family I think this program just got started. It’s where there’s a statue honoring him outside a Puerto Rican, it’s a little bit more special, has spoken to MLB about different ways to moving in the right direction. At least the the stadium and a bridge named for him be- obviously. To honor Roberto Clemente, not honor Clemente, with celebrating his num- conversations are beginning.” yond the outfield wall. only the player but the person, it’s a huge, It’s a move Clemente’s family and the or- huge honor.” ganization hope is a step toward having Ma- While the drumbeat for finding a way to jor League Baseball retire his number as it honor Clemente annually has been growing did with Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 in 1997, for years, it received a loud advocate when a half-century after Robinson broke MLB’s the Pirates hired manager Derek Shelton color barrier. last fall. He approached owner Bob Nutting “I feel that this is just the beginning,” said and president Travis Williams about having Luis Clemente, the second of Clemente’s a one-day celebration, then connected with three sons. “That’s why it’s so important. the Clemente family in hopes of building It’s so exciting that it happened, that it was momentum. approved. It is a platform to continue to “I think that it says something that the grow on it. So we’re very happy and thank- last time it was worn was in 1972 and it’s ful to MLB also for this.” still probably the jersey that you see the Clemente collected 3,000 hits during his most, it’s the number that you see the 18-year career while helping the Pirates most,” Shelton said. “And you know, when win a pair of World Series titles. He died people are out walking their dogs or doing in a plane crash on Dec. 31, 1972, at age 38 things, there’s always a 21 around. I just while attempting to bring humanitarian aid think it’s an extremely important thing to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. The not only to honor Roberto the player but AP Photo team retired Clemente’s number before the Roberto the humanitarian and the person, The Pittsburgh Pirates will honor Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente (pictured above) when they start of the 1973 season. That streak will and I think we never lose sight of how those wear No. 21 against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. John Thompson spoke truth to power ‘when it was hard to do’

AP — John Thompson opened the palm their most important stand, but not with Thompson grew up tall and talented in In his own Hall of Fame speech in of one of his catcher’s mitt-sized hands and “Big John.” Washington, D.C., wooed by the same bas- 2016, Iverson fought back tears trying to pointed to it with the index finger of the He took tough stands on so many issues ketball establishment he would later occa- describe what that chance meant to him. other. The lesson of hard work was never that the system wound up bending in his sionally seek to turn inside-out. His parents “Coach Thompson … Coach Thompson,” far from his mind. direction instead of the other way around. sacrificed plenty to send him to Catholic he began. “Coach Thompson … thanks for “See this?” he asked. “I never saw my own Like Congressman John Lewis, another schools as a youngster, and after heading saving my life.” father’s palms this … light. Never. social justice warrior who passed recently, to Providence College, he saw first-hand Iverson added a postscript on Twitter “I remember: He’d come home after he knew “good trouble” when he saw it and how the major programs exploited Black after news of Thompson’s death: “I will al- work, wash ’em over and over, sit down at wasn’t afraid to wade in. athletes, many of whom arrived on cam- ways see your face in my mind, hoping that the dinner table and they always looked “I’ll never forget when Coach Thompson pus without the solid educational founda- I made you proud.” dark as this,” Thompson said, pointing protested an NCAA rule that he felt dis- tion he had. Most left school not long after, Thompson took those tributes in stride, now to the back of his hand. “After a while criminated against Black players by refus- with little more than they began. Changing rarely letting his gruff exterior slip. But I figured out the stain of all that hard labor ing to coach a game until it was changed,” that equation became the centerpiece of his truth is, he wasn’t soft on anybody, includ- wasn’t ever going to wash away.” Kentucky coach John Calipari recalled in a life’s work. ing his family and himself. He made his This happened during a conversation tweet. “He was ahead of his time by speak- After a brief stint with the Celtics, Thomp- players defend like their lives depended on about fathers and sons at an NCAA tourna- ing truth to power when it was hard to do.” son learned the trade during a half-dozen it. He insisted every one of his players grad- ment East Regional final in March, 2007. years as coach at St. Anthony High back in uate, and 97 percent of them did. Thomp- It was long after a lifetime of work had se- D.C. In 1972, he took over a Georgetown son once confronted a well-known D.C. cured Thompson, who died at age 78, his team that had gone 3-23 and had the Hoyas drug dealer for hanging around his players, own place on Easy Street. He was almost in the NCAA tournament in his third sea- and as the Washington Post put it “lit into two decades out of the coaching business by son. His teams posted a winning percentage him.” He even resigned as Georgetown’s then and already inside the Hall of Fame. of .714 over the next 27 years — including coach in 1999, acknowledging that marital If basketball had a main boulevard, his ac- 24 postseason trips, three Final Fours and discord would prevent him from doing his complishments would have earned him a the 1984 title — but those numbers only job the right way. prominent spot on that street, too: hinted at the scope of his ambition. But Thompson had mellowed some by the First African American coach to win a Thompson challenged the fairness of time of the 2007 conversation, in no small major college championship (Georgetown, standardized testing long before it was part because his son, John Thompson III, 1984). Two-time NBA champion (Boston demonstrated and Proposition 42, a rule was on the verge of returning Georgetown Celtics, 1965-66). NABC and three-time that barred freshmen from playing games to the Final Four for the first time since his Big East Coach of the Year, plus an Olym- if they failed to qualify academically, be- father’s last appearance there in 1985. pic bronze medal (1988 Seoul Games) that came a favorite target. He pulled his play- And after the Hoyas beat North Carolina Thompson was forever ambivalent about. ers off the floor in protest during one game in overtime, the two reunited in the hallway Hard work was the bedrock of all those and walked off the floor in the middle of heading out. Not surprising, the first thing achievements, but Thompson viewed it as another, turning his duties over to an as- the old man said wasn’t “Congratulations.” just the ante for a seat at the table. To keep sistant. He never apologized for any of it. Instead, it was a reminder that tough times it, and change the game from the inside, he Thompson railed against the criminal jus- build character. knew he’d have to win early and often, keep AP Photo tice system, too, for its inherent bias against “You’ve been complaining about the Legendary Georgetown coach John Thomp- working just as hard and fight even harder. young Black men, then put an exclamation bus being rickety,” Thompson scolded his son poses with Hoya center Patrick Ewing It’s tough in this fast-moving moment of following the 1985 Big East Championship. point to his words by handing Allen Iverson namesake in that familiar booming bari- reckoning to mark where many of the pio- Thompson, the first Black coach to win a na- a scholarship to Georgetown — when no tone, then broke into a wide smile. “But the neers of the social-justice movement made tional title, died on Aug. 30. He was 78. other school would touch him. ride home is going to be good tonight.”

September 3, 2020 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Virtual “Play-In-A-Day” keeps theatre alive on campus Week’s

Capri Scarcelli ticipate in one of these festivals Events a&e editor to see what it was like. From there, the format was brought Tie Dye Night he first week of the semes- September 4, @ 9 p.m. Tter is typically dedicated to to Red Masquers and they have sifting through syllabi; however, been putting on the performanc- Join DPC on Mellon Patio for Duquesne’s Red Masquers held es since. free t-shirts to tie dye (or bring your own)! nothing back in terms of opening “If there is ever something Be sure to wear your mask. the curtain as soon as possible. you’re interested in trying, we DPC Film Series: From Aug. 28-29, in just 24 will try our best to make it hap- The Lion King hours, Red Masquers’ “Play in a pen; we enjoy the theater that Sept. 5 @ 9 p.m. Day” allowed students to write, you enjoy doing,” Sines said. Courtesy of Red Masquers Enjoy an outdoor showing direct and perform a show from With the pandemic, Sines said Red Masquers members come together to watch their finished product. of Disney’s live action The scratch within that small window that the experience was “all new” Lion King on College Hall storm. Rehearsal took place at easily because you’re all just sit- of time. and “a trial and error,” though Lawn! Limited to 50 people. 11 a.m. the next morning, and ting in front of your webcams However, due to the rules and experimenting with it could recordings were to be submitted and you can’t really interact with regulations of the pandemic, allow for more virtual plays to by 6 p.m, with help from music each other, so that was a little “Play-in-a-Day” had some modi- premiere throughout the semes- technology and media students interesting how we would inter- fications to adhere to. ter, making it more widespread to edit as they saw fit. act while being in very different According to Justin Sines, to give back to the community. The event was then live locations.” technical director and graduate “As of now, theatre and art in streamed via Zoom at 8 p.m. Olivia Scherrer, secretary and upcoming student in fine arts and media, general is not readily available,” on Saturday, according to Red junior early childhood education the easiest way to compensate Sines said. “It’s really nice to releases Masquers president Heather major, said that utilizing the dif- was to move their show to a have that outlet again, and we Umbel, a senior theater arts ferent types of mediums to their streamable format, opting for wanted as much participation as Mulan major. advantage with the live readings, short, comedic skits instead. possible.” Friday, September 4th “It was even more fun than pre-recorded skits, and radio Students were grouped together According to Umbel, students Coming to Disney+ is the new in the past… although we make shows “gave a more diverse way in Zoom breakout rooms, where- can expect to see more short live action Mulan,which is a much greater show when it’s of looking [at theatre].” streamable for $29.99, which in they were given prompts to skits along Academic Walk called includes a Disney+ subscrip- not over Zoom, I feel like I really “Something that I learned was narrow down their scripts and guerilla theater, which will give tion with purchases. connected with the people in my how to work with technology... use their creative liberty from students both on-stage and off- I”m Thinking of Ending Things group and there wasn’t that extra you’re staring at the screen and there. stage opportunities to “learn Friday, September 4th pressure on us… so I think from that’s all you can get, there’s no something new.” An upcoming Netflix original, left or right [audience] to look Sines agreed, saying that there this film is about a young at, and it just gave me a new woman who takes a road will be more radio shows, skits, trip with her new boyfrined, perspective on how I need to per- and “Play-in-a-Day” events to though finds she may not be as in love as she thought. form and emote, because when come. you’re on camera you see all “It was just so nice to see so of that whereas when you’re on many people together at one time stage you may not even know,” on a Zoom call seeing what we Micro Scherrer said. “There are always put together … the support that going to be mishaps when you do the university and Pittsburgh review a show, but luckily this time it theatre community has given us was merely virtual.” really allow us to create this art Bowls To-Go According to Sines, “Play-In- together,” Sines said. Courtesy of Red masquers Despite the pandemic, the show must go on. A-Day” came to fruition in 2016. For those interested in join- Located on A-Walk by College Hall, Being that there were students ing, students can contact the Red Bowls To-Go offers a quick, healthy a social point within our orga- “We took what some would see entree for your busier schedules. For interested in doing a 24-hour Masquers at redmasquers@duq. nization it was incredibly eye- $6, students can get an on-the-go as a disadvantage and used it to playfest, Sines took it upon him- edu or on Facebook and Twitter bowl with your choice of drink. This opening for me,” Umbel said. our benefit,” Sines said. “We tried week, I had lo mein, chicken and self to travel to Chicago and par- @redmasquers. Some challenges arose that the vegetables with general tsos sauce. to use things that were current Red Masquers were not used to, and make light of them to help Not only is Bowls To-Go time- but adapting virtually helped to blow some steam off, subjects like effiicient, tasty and inexpensive, but I build that sense of community, also had leftovers for the next day! working from home, Zoom meet- according to Umbel. ing difficulty, and more … the If you are looking for a change of “It was very open-ended on pace or something to grab after a performances were all up to the the part that we wanted to give long class, I highly suggest checking actors and the groups working out this awesome food tent. people the opportunity of cre- together.” ative freedom, but it made it --Capri Scarcelli These pre-recorded acts start- more difficult to establish roles,” ed their process at 6 p.m. on Umbel said. “There also wasn’t Thursday, where the students Courtesy of Red Masquers really a way to stage the play Red Masquers adapt to performing virtually. divied up and began to brain- 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Chadwick Boseman’s death leaves saddening mark Brown and the first African American (AP) — Kobe Bryant. Rep. John Lewis. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood And now, Chadwick Boseman. Marshall. Boseman’s family said he So far, 2020 has been marred with endured “countless surgeries and chemo- bad news and tragedy with the deaths therapy” while portraying King T’Challa of several popular Black icons includ- of Wakanda in the Oscar-nominated ing Bryant, Lewis and recently Boseman, “Black Panther,” a film that proved a who died Friday. All three were viewed as person of color could lead in a successful leaders in their respective fields of sports, superhero film. politics and film — places where people, “For him to pass at this time when we particularly in the Black community, have are disproportionately affected by COVID often looked for inspiration during a year and have all of these attacks by law of racial tension and protests against the enforcement, and him being the symbol police brutality of unarmed Black people. bringing us to Wakanda, it’s just a blow,” But for many, the loss of another major Sharpton said. “To hear that our super- actress Naya Rivera, civil rights lead- even in a year of tumult. figure such as Boseman is taking a toll. hero who projected a positive light was er C.T. Vivian, music executive Andre “We could easily say ‘Oh my God. This The actor, who starred in the blockbuster now gone, it was a gut blow.” Harrell and Hall of Fame Georgetown is the most terrible year that existed.’ But superhero Marvel film “Black Panther,” Boseman was elevated to a stage that basketball coach John Thompson, who I choose not to say that,” said the son shockingly died at the age of 43 in his many Black actors don’t get the chance was the first Black coach to lead a team to of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. “Our home in Los Angeles after he privately to occupy, said Los Angeles Lakers star an NCAA championship and prioritized ancestors had to go through so, so much. battled colon cancer for four years. LeBron James. And his ability to be “tran- academics to his athletes. And yet, we’re still here. We are nowhere “These are pillars in our community,” scendent” on that stage brought a comic “The year 2020 has been up and down where we need to be, but we are always Rev. Al Sharpton said. “In times of insta- book character to life for many in the for everybody,” Milwaukee Bucks player making progress and moving ahead.” bility, you depend on pillars. It’s bad Black community. Giannis Antetokounmpo said, adding that Gil Robertson, the co-founder and presi- enough when there’s a storm outside and “Even though we knew that it was like Boseman left “so much behind.” dent of the African American Film Critics you hear the lightning and thunder. It a fictional story, it actually felt real. It “It’s a lot to unpack,” said Oklahoma Association, said Black people are at a gets worse when the pillars that you’re actually felt like we finally had our Black City Thunder guard Chris Paul. “Chadwick critical crossroads of their survival in building and standing on (are) shaking. superhero and nobody could touch us. So was a special guy. I think everyone took it America. It’s like they’re chipping away at our to lose that, it’s sad in our community,” hard, especially the Black community. “We’re getting it from all sides of the foundation. The very building is shaking James said, lamenting on the loss of “the That was one of our black superheroes. fort,” Robertson said. “We’re losing these down, because the things that undergird Black Panther and the Black Mamba in I think ‘Black Panther’ was something so strong men. These men who operated with and protect us from the storms are being the same year.” powerful, for myself along with my kids to a level of integrity. A level of authenticity. removed.” In January, Bryant died in a helicopter see a superhero that looks like them and I find all of this alarming. I hope that our Sharpton called Boseman an important crash involving eight others including his the way that he played it with such class community can really come together. ... pillar that humanized several Black his- 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Lewis died and elegance. That was tough.” Not just for one cause. Just to make a torical trailblazers in his roles — includ- in July after being diagnosed with pancre- Activist Martin Luther King III called consistent effort to rehabilitate our coming color-line breaking baseball star atic cancer last year. Boseman’s death another “great loss.” munity.” Jackie Robinson, legendary singer James Other notable deaths this year include But he encourages people not to lose hope Horoscopes

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