March 23, 2017 Volume 96 Number 26 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 SGA elect Irish for some warm weather Grads arrested achieve for alleged record assault rates Hallie Lauer layout editor In the past year, Duquesne’s six-year graduation rate has gone up five percent from 72 to 77 percent, which is the highest rate ever recorded by the Office of International Research and Planning. The rates are tracked in four, five, six and eight year rates, but six years is the standard for comparison and reporting for all four-year degree granting col- leges or universities. According to the Office of Institutional Re- search and Planning, it is a fed- eral requirement for institutions to keep track of their graduation rates if they want to be eligible for Title IV financial aid. Photo obtained from social media These numbers mean that of the Stalker, the incoming SGA executive freshman who started at Duquesne Vice President of Student Life, was ar- Leah Devorak/Photo Editor rested March 11. He faces charges of Snow falls outside the window of an East Carson Street bar last Friday on St. Patrick’s Day as revelers sought cover indoors. see GRAD — page 3 robbery, assault and escaping custody.

Brandon Addeo and Raymond Arke Akinci set to become new DU health school dean the duquesne duke Raymond Arke professor in their Graduate Health- Current Student Government As- asst. news editor care Administration program. He has sociation President James Daher taught there since 2012. said it is “not under [his] authority” A professional with interna- Before his work at King’s Col- to prevent the swearing-in of incom- tional experience will take over lege, Akinci taught at Zirve Uni- ing SGA Executive Vice President of as dean of Duquesne students in versity in Turkey. There he was the Student Life Kevin Stalker, although health sciences majors. vice president for academic affairs he says “there may be other university Last week, it was announced and was the founding dean and administrators” who may prevent it. that Fevzi Akinci, formerly a pro- professor of faculty of economics This clarified an earlier state- fessor and administrator at King’s and administrative sciences. ment by Daher in which he said he College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsyl- Akinci got his start at Wash- would not stop the confirmation vania, will become the new dean ington State University where he “without a court ruling.” of Rangos School of Health Sci- was an associate professor in the An anonymous SGA member ences starting this July. health policy and administration said Duquesne Vice President for In a statement to The Duke, Ak- department and taught a variety Student Life Douglass Frizzell inci described his background in the of graduate courses in the health and Duquesne’s Student Conduct field. He received his undergraduate care fields. Board are considering preventing degree in health administration from He also cited his extensive back- Stalker’s confirmation, which is set Hacettepe University in Turkey. ground in his research field. to take place Sunday evening. Both his Master’s in health adminis- “[I have] an established track re- The source requested anonym- tration and a doctorate of health ser- cord in research as a Principal or Co- ity because no formal announce- vices research come from St. Louis Principal Investigator with over $1.6 ment has yet been made. University. million funded research projects,” he If Stalker’s nomination is with- Currently, Akinci is the associate said in his statement. drawn, a special election will occur dean of the William G. McGowan Akinci said he is excited to start his Courtesy of the Office of Marketing and Communications School of Business at King’s College, Fevzi Akinci, who is currently an administrator and professor at King’s College in see STALKER — page 2 along with being the director of and see DEAN — page 3 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, will take up the new position at Duquesne on July 1.

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@theduquesneduke PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 10 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Dance to raise money for pediatric cancer bluff briefs Liza Zulick want to familiarize people with what we do.” Chick-Fil-A Express staff writer Raffles will also take place every coming to Options Every day, 43 children are di- hour during the marathon. Gift Duquesne’s dining options will agnosed with cancer, and twelve cards, tickets to Pittsburgh events, be getting a big addition with a percent of those diagnosed do baskets and autographs from Zach Chick-Fil-A Express opening in the not survive, according to Cure- Galifianakis, actor and comedian, Options food court in fall 2017. Search for Children’s Cancer. A and the cast of “The Flash.” The Chick-Fil-A station will offer group at Duquesne hopes to raise According to Herrmann, their traditional chicken sandwich, money to help better those chil- stretching is an important part of grilled chicken, a variety of salads, dren’s odds. this marathon. waffle fries and more. There will Four Diamonds, a charitable “Our goal is to have everyone also be lemonade and milkshakes group which fundraises for child dancing all night so people need to available. cancer patients, will host the be nice and loose,” she said. “Our Other changes to Options in- second annual mini-THON at DJ will be keeping the energy high, clude introducing a new Mexican Duquesne University March 25 and we’ll even have a line dance food station. Parkhurst will be ex- from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. to raise prepared that we’ll be teaching all panding the menu to include burri- of the attendees.” money for children with cancer Maggie Gates/Staff Photographer to bowls, burritos, tacos and salads. Herrmann added that students at Penn State Children’s Hospital Courtney Mickel staffs a Four Diamonds Fund table on March 21 in the Duquesne in Hershey. The event is mirrored Student Union. Four Diamonds is hosting a mini THON fundraiser dance March 25 . should have a great time. after the annual THON event at “If you love dancing and raising POLICE briefs Penn State, which also raises mon- ward extra support staff such as promotions committee, said. money for a great cause there is ey for pediatric cancer. music therapists and on site can- According to Jamie Crain, a no reason you won’t have a great Well folks, Cousin PB here with According to the U.S. National cer research. senior marketing major and one time,” he said. “Combine that with another thrilling installment of Library of Medicine, families of Last year, 80 Duquesne stu- of the creators of the Duquesne all the food we’re having and that’s Law and Order: Duquesne Edi- children with cancer have debts dents participated in the dance mini-THON, not many students a value you can’t get anywhere else tion. And this week it’s another between $8,000 and $53,000. All marathon. have an issue dancing for six for our admission price.” action-packed episode. proceeds from the mini-THON “We’re proud of the money hours. Students are allowed to A table for students to register Looks like #tbt stands for benefit the Four Diamonds Fund. we’ve raised so far and can’t wait take breaks and enjoy the food will be available all week from Trouble Tuesday. Last Tuesday, This non-profit organization helps to see what we raise on Saturday. and drinks provided. 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The price an administrative search of St. children afflicted with cancer pay We’re all about helping the kids,” “We’re not super strict on en- to join is $10 per person or $8 Ann’s and found a small amount for medical bills at the Penn State Eric Herrmann, a senior informa- forcement,” Crain said. “In the per person for a team of five or of marijuana and parapherna- Hershey Children’s Hospital. tion systems management major next few years, this will be more more. Participants can sign up at lia. The offending person was Any money left over goes to- and chair of the Four Diamonds of a goal, but for now we just the door. referred to the Office of Student Conduct. Also, on Tuesday, a big ole’ fashioned roundup occurred in Confirmation for SGA VP in doubt after March arrest Des Places. RAs smelled mari- or the Office of the President in the through March 14, according to a Stalker paid a $165 fine and com- juana smoke while doing rounds case of a vacancy within that Office,” docket sheet. pleted 15 hours of community service, and corralled five students and according to the SGA constitution. Stalker and the newly elected SGA along with attending a one-day pre- shipped ‘em upriver to the Office According to his biography on officers are being confirmed at the trial intervention class. of Student Conduct. Yeehaw! the Forward Party’s Facebook page, March 26 SGA meeting. In 2015, Pittsburgh police arrested The students were referred for Stalker is a junior who is involved Reporting from The Duke found Stalker for public drunkenness, of a small amount of marijuana, with campus charitable organizations Stalker was arrested twice before. which he was found guilty in the mu- paraphernalia, and the posses- such as Habitat for Humanity, Circle The first arrest occurred in May nicipal district court. However, Stalk- sion of alcohol. One of the stu- K and St. Vincent de Paul Society. 2014 in Sarasota, Florida. According er later appealed the decision success- dents will be issued a non-traffic The post also says that as execu- to an affidavit, Stalker was charged fully and was found not guilty by the citation. tive vice president of student life, he with the misdemeanor of resisting Court of Common Pleas. Last Wednesday, a student plans to “enhance the student body an officer without violence. The case in Towers was caught drinking by bringing students closer together was administratively dismissed after Zach Landau contributed reporting. underage. with new and exciting events on our That Wednesday in St. Ann’s, campus [and] work closely with ad- Residence Life took marijuana- editor’s note will put him in a place of influence ministrators and the Spritians.” laced cookies and paraphernalia and prominence on campus, and In reference to his arrest, he out of a student’s room. The stu- After the online publication of a comes with many responsibilities. made the following comment in a dent is being referred to the Office story on Stalker’s arrest last week, As a high-ranking SGA member, statement to The Duke: “I appreci- of Student Conduct. Cousin PB many members of the Duquesne Stalker will also be a representa- Courtesy of Pittsburgh Police ate the support and love I have re- loves getting baked goods, but now student body used social media tive of Duquesne’s students to the Kevin Stalker, the incoming SGA officer. ceived from my Duquesne family.” he can’t trust what y’all offer him. to express their opposition. Some university administration and the On March 11, Stalker was waiting On the past Friday, a drunken STALKER — from page 1 felt Stalker’s arrest was a private world outside Duquesne. in line at the South Side bar Pregame Duquesne student was taken to matter, which should not be pub- It is my decision, and the decision to fill the position, according to the at 1501 Sarah Street, when a Pitts- Mercy’s ER. He is being charged licized. “[Stalker] is in college and of News Editor Brandon Addeo, SGA source. burgh Police officer said he observed with underage drinking and dis- college students make mistakes … that these facts make Stalker a pub- Stalker is accused of assault, rob- him take a pair of orange glasses off orderly conduct. his mistakes deserve to be private,” lic figure at Duquesne. Therefore, bery and escaping police custody af- the head of another male in the line Saturday, another St. Ann’s one comment read, while another his conduct both on and off cam- ter an altercation on the South Side and put them in his own pocket, ac- student was underage drinking asked, “Why would you share this?” pus are of interest to the students of March 11, just two weeks before he is cording to the criminal complaint. and was referred to the Office of In light of these comments, this Duquesne. set to be confirmed by the SGA. Stalker and the other male “began Student Conduct. week’s Staff Editorial (page 4) lays That being said, Stalker has On March 21, Frizzell offered no to fight in the middle of the street” out the criteria The Duke staff uses been arrested and charged. He has comment due to the pending na- before officers intervened. to determine which stories are not been found guilty of anything, EmailTips ture of the charges. The complaint said police then newsworthy. As highlighted in that and there is every possibility that Stalker’s preliminary hearing was told Stalker he would be detained. column, one of the main criteria for the charges will be dropped or he We want your input! originally scheduled for March 20, Eiland briefly turned away to assist newsworthiness is whether the per- will be found not guilty. In that but a judge postponed the hearing an officer with another arrest. How- son involved is a public figure. Stalk- event, you can expect The Duke to The Duke’s news section to April 27. ever, when he turned back the officer er sought to become a public figure cover this result with the same dil- would love to hear from you Stalker ran unopposed with the alleged he saw Stalker walking away at Duquesne when he ran for an ex- igence, professionalism and drive about stories that you want to Forward Party in last month’s SGA from the scene. ecutive position within the Student with which we strive to approach see in print. Know a talented election. The SGA Vice President of Eiland said in the complaint that Government Association. More every story. If you have further professor or accomplished stu- Student Life mediates all student two officers observed Stalker go into than 1,000 students voted in this questions, feel free to reach out dent? See something on campus concerns with the Duquesne admin- a residence on South 16th Street. year’s SGA elections, which means to me at [email protected]. that just doesn’t make sense? istration, casts a tie-breaking vote in The officers then entered and placed at least one sixth of the student body Thank you. You can send your tips and story the SGA Senate and assumes “the Stalker under arrest. at Duquesne is familiar with Stalker. Kaye Burnet ideas to News Editor Brandon duties of the President during the ab- He was detained in the Allegh- The position of VP of Student Life Editor-in-Chief Addeo at [email protected]. sence or incapacity of the President eny County Jail from March 12

March 23, 2017 News THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 Chinese dissident hosts lecture on human rights at DU Zachary Landau the Chinese government even after Biao emphasized the impor- against the Communist Party’s rule asst. a&e editor leaving the country. tance for students to pay atten- and try to help individuals who are “Many lawyers, and many of tion to human rights in China threatened with everything from On March 20, Chinese lawyer them are my close friends, are because of its importance on the forced abortion to the death pen- and dissident Teng Biao gave a pre- in prison, and they suffer a lot,” world stage. alty to imprisonment for forming a sentation on the state of civil rights Biao said. “It’s really my moral “It’s not easy to pay attention democratic party,” Bob said. in China to kick off Duquesne’s obligation to speak up. to human rights issues in other Bob echoed Biao’s hopes that involvement with the Scholars At “I’ve fought for freedom and de- countries,” Biao said. “But I hope students will become more aware Risk (SAR) network. mocracy since 2003. It’s my dream.” more and more people, more and of the struggle that human rights SAR, which Duquesne recently The focus of Biao’s presenta- more Duquesne students, can activists face in China. joined, is an international net- tion was the history and current pay attention to China and hu- “I just generally hope that stu- work of institutions and indi- status of the human rights move- man rights. dents from across the universi- viduals whose mission it is to ment in China. He specifically “China is playing an important ty… were able to learn about op- protect scholars and promote called attention to practices used role on the international stage, and pression of the Internet in China academic freedom, according to by the Chinese government to China has a lot of business in the or the ways in which institutions their website. silence opposition, including de- United States.” we think as independent, like Biao himself relied on SAR to tention centers, torture and capi- SAR has been in operation courts or universities, are very escape China during the recent tal punishment. since 1999. Its mission state- much controlled by the Chinese “crackdown” of intellectuals and He also mentioned the different ment, as stated on its website, is government,” he said. human rights lawyers for his work ways activists have started work- “to protect and promote academ- Bob also expresses hope that stu- in fighting against the Chinese ing to protest the government, ic freedom” internationally by dents will get involved advocating government. including the rise of social media. providing temporary positions at for at-risk scholars. While he has provided coun- “In China, organizing an op- member universities. It also pro- “There are varieties of ways one sel for numerous human rights position party or a formal op- vides advice, updates and cam- can get involved with [SAR],” he cases, Biao heavily focuses on the position is too dangerous. The paigns for intellectuals who are said. “One of them that you can do death penalty. price is too high,” he said. “After persecuted in their countries. is to become part of these action “The death penalty is required the rights movement started, we Clifford Bob, professor and campaigns, where there are lists for a totalitarian system,” Biao used social media to develop all chair of Duquesne’s political of scholars, and whole countries said during the presentation’s kinds of organizations, like New Taylor Carr/Staff Photographer science department, helped or- [where scholars are targeted].” Q&A section. “And the Commu- Citizens’ Movement, the South- Teng Biao, a Chinese lawyer and politi- ganize the event. He applauded Bob detailed a way that students nist Party needs the death penalty ern Street Movement or the hu- cal dissident, spoke at a lecture in Col- Biao’s decision to explain the can make their voices heard in sup- as a deterrent, as intimidation.” man-rights lawyers’ group.” lege Hall Room 103 on March 20. struggle that Chinese human port of the persecuted scholars. Biao has been a part of many Currently, Biao is a visiting rights advocates face for speak- “And you can send out messages movements and cofounded The professor at New York University “I was forced to sit down on the ing out against their government. and letters to the leaders of these China Human Rights Accountabil- and is working on a book explor- floor, facing the wall and wearing “I think a lot of us in the U.S. are countries as well as heads of the ity Center and China Anti-Torture ing his encounters with govern- handcuffs,” Biao said. “And from not that aware of how Chinese law- State Department here in the U.S. Alliance. ment enforcement. For example, 6 a.m. to 12 midnight. And I was yers in particular have been able to help [scholars] get out of the Unlike other dissidents, Biao has Biao was kidnapped, detained forced not to move. If I moved a to use Chinese law and the Chi- situations they are in, often in jail remained an outspoken critic of and tortured in 2011. little bit, they’d beat me.” nese Constitution to try and fight or being persecuted or detained.” Duquesne sets record graduation rates Health sciences school GRADS — from page 1 in 2010, 77 percent of them had to get new dean graduated by May of 2016. DEAN — from page 1 to lead the Rangos School to the “That means we’ve got a re- next level of excellence,” he said. ally strong university,” said J.D. new position, and he hopes to help The search committee Duquesne Douglas, director of retention advance the Rangos School. put together, led by Mary Ellen and advisement. “When you look “I look forward to leading the Glasgow, dean of the Nursing at national averages for private John G. Rangos, Sr. School of School, was called “top-notch” by schools, it is 62.5 percent, so you Health Sciences to become one of Gormley. He also cited the “in- can see we’re well above that,” the top Catholic health sciences valuable” help of students, other The National Center for Edu- schools both nationally and inter- faculty,” and the interim Rangos cation Statistics reports the na- nationally,” he said. School Dean, Paula Turocy. tional average to be 58 percent at Akinci said he looks to make the President Gormley had warm public institutions and 62.5 per- Rangos school more interconnected words for Akinci as he takes the reins. cent at private institutions. with other programs at Duquesne “Dr. Fevzi Akinci is a dynamic “The statistics are important and within the community. leader who has a bold vision and outside entities look at these “[My] key priorities include for the Rangos School ... he’s a key performances because it’s a collaborative interdisciplinary warm, enthusiastic, deeply dedi- measure of how well [the universi- research between departments, cated individual who puts the ty] is doing,” said Paul-James Cu- other colleges, Nursing, Pharma- interests of his students and fac- kanna, vice president for enroll- cy, Business, etc. as well as with ulty colleagues first in all of his ment management. “It means we other leading research universities work,” he said. are enrolling the correct students ... [and] developing collaborative Akinci has made a positive impact and we are supporting them.” outreach [and] public engagement in his previous positions, Gormley Five years ago, the university programs to highlight faculty and explained. put a campus wide retention “Across the board, colleagues Leah Devorak/Photo Editor student success,” he said. committee in action in order to President Ken Gormley said and students have praised Dr. Ak- further help provide service to A photo of the Duquesne University administration building also known as Old the search for the new dean was inci for his boundless energy, his Main. Duquesne has set a record six-year graduation rate at 77 percent for 2016. students. an important one that took time ability to think creatively to grow “We’ve really worked hard in because of the reputation of the programs, and his unique ability to identifying key players that can viously known about is another it is early identification of at risk Rangos School. work with colleagues to bring out make a difference and oriented way the retention committee students. We have tools in place “The Rangos School of Health the best talent in each individual on to student success,” Douglas helps students. to proactively identify students Sciences has consistently grown his academic team,” he said. said. “Everybody that comes to “When we see that a student is and intervene to help them.” in stature and reputation – both Gormley said he is very excited the table that talks about ways not attending class, cannot pay The University of Pittsburgh in this region and nationally – for Akinci to take over the position. we can use the informational their balance, we intervene and has a graduation rate of 82 per- over the past two decades. We “We are looking forward, very we’re getting from students.” we try to help that student and cent while Carnegie Mellon has wanted to find a dean with impec- much, to his arrival on the Bluff. He Showing students about re- see how we can assist them to be one of 72 percent, according to cable scholarly credentials who will be a wonderful addition to the sources they may have not pre- successful,” Douglas said. “Part of statistics from the two schools. had the vision and experience Duquesne family,” Gormley said. 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 The process of

editorial staff creating a news story editor-in-chief Kaye Burnet news editor Brandon Addeo The Duke doesn’t write stories asst. news editor Raymond Arke “just for clicks.” opinions editor Rebekah Devorak Maybe that’s not entirely true. Like asst. opinions editor Shivani Gosai any news outlet, The Duke and its features editor Seth Culp-Ressler staff want people to read our stories. asst. features editor Ollie Gratzinger It’s frustrating to pour your time and a&e editor Sean Ray effort into something that only eight asst. a&e editor Zach Landau sports editor Andrew Holman people view on www.duqsm.com. asst. sports editor Adam Lindner When you write something, you write photo editor Leah Devorak it so it will be read, not so it will sit on asst. photo editor Bryanna McDermott a newsstand and collect dust. Howev- layout editor Hallie Lauer er, The Duke is very lucky not to rely on pick-up rates and website clicks administrative staff for our funding. While we earn some adviser Bobby Kerlik ad manager Madison Pastrick funding from advertising sales, we also receive a budget from Duquesne email us: [email protected] University. This means that we are not under pressure to generate a cer- tain amount of views for our stories, and we have great freedom in which stories we decide to cover. In choos- ing which events and stories are An investment newsworthy, we adhere to the follow- ing five elements of newsworthiness: in knowledge proximity, prominence, timeliness, consequence and impact. pays the best Proximity means asking the ques- Cartoon by Shelby Wasil tion, “Is this related to the Duquesne community?” You’ll notice that The interest. Duke does not do many stories on if i do say so myself... national news or even local politics, unless those stories have a direct BenjaminA Franklin Proposed Trump budget illogical, dangerous impact on Duquesne students. If we have to choose between a story about If all goes well for President Donald construction on a wall between the defense, and we will, but we can’t ask the Trump administration and a story Trump’s plan, we’ll shortly be living U.S. and Mexico. But these cuts to get them to continue to pay for the Cor- You just read Now tweet about traffic tickets for Duquesne in a very different type of America. our nation a glorified pile of wood and poration of Public Broadcast.” commuters, we will always choose the our thoughts. us yours. And for most, even those who voted an angry neighbor to the south will Not only does that statement se- latter, because it hits closer to home. for Trump in the first place, that’s not come in part from the elimination of verely stereotype the average blue- Prominence means asking the @TheDuquesneDuke going to be a good thing. other post-9/11 safety programs, such collar American as being completely question “Is the person involved The Trump administration re- as training to help Transportation Se- disinterested – or worse, unable to a public figure?” A public figure is leased a proposed budget for 2018 curity Administration employees rec- see the value – in public television or someone who is well-known within last Thursday, bursting with signifi- ognize erratic passenger behavior and the arts, but it shows how completely his or her community or profession. cant cuts to dozens of programs. government funding to allow for disillusioned the Trump administra- For example, Duquesne President editorial This document – entitled local law enforcement to police tion really is. Ken Gormley would be considered a “America First: A Budget airports. America might have the largest public figure to the Duquesne com- Blueprint to Make America For a president who is military in the world, but that’s not munity, but is not well-known in Fu- policy Great Again” – included supposedly so fretful about what makes this country great. It’s jiang, China. Someone in a position of The Duquesne Duke is the student- slashing funding to the keeping America terrorist- what makes this country complicat- authority or working as a public ser- written, student-managed newspaper Environmental Protection free, it doesn’t seem logi- ed. What makes America great, the vant will usually meet this definition. of Duquesne University. It is published Agency, NASA, the Small cal for him to propose phrase Trump loves to harp on again every Thursday during the academic Timeliness is self-explanatory. It year except during semester breaks and Business Administra- cuts to airport safety and again, is the diversity of the peo- doesn’t make sense to write a story holidays, and prior to final exams. The tion, the Department programs. But ple of this nation. The rich culture. today about a research grant received Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- of Transportation, then again, il- The ability to work hard and achieve by the Bayer School in 2008, unless ions of the editors of The Duke and does the Department of logical reason- dreams from all different sectors and not necessarily reflect the views of the that grant has recently led to another students, faculty, administration, stu- Energy, the De- ing seems to be interests. That can’t happen without current event. However, “timeliness” dent government or the University pub- partment of Edu- what Trump these programs that Trump is threat- also means publishing breaking news lications board. Op-ed columns do not cation and – if you Rebekah Devorak does best. ening to eliminate and cut. as quickly as possible. In general, reflect the opinions of The Duke, but can believe it – more. According to the bud- Trump said in the opening of the rather are the sole opinions of the col- opinions editor news organizations, including The umnists themselves. Trump is using the get blueprint, Trump’s budget document that his inten- Duke, prefer to publish a story sooner cuts to bolster national security ef- goal was to rebuild the military tion was to provide “a government rather than later, under the assump- Letters policy forts and “the rebuilding of our na- without adding to the U.S.’s deficit, that puts the needs of its own people tion that the public values being in- Letters to the editor must be typed, tion’s military” by increasing funding a move that will leave the African first.” By doing that, this nation will double-spaced and include the writ- formed in real time of ongoing events. er’s name, school/department and to Homeland Security (by 7 percent), Development Foundation, the Ap- “set free the dreams of every Ameri- This can become a problem when phone number for verification. Letters the Department of Defense (by 10 palachian Regional Commission, the can and … begin a new chapter of news organizations publish inaccu- should be no longer than 300 words percent) and Veteran’s Affairs (by 4 Corporation for Public Broadcasting, American greatness.” and should be delivered to The Duke rate information because they did not office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed percent). the National Endowment for the Arts If the president really wants to put take the time to fact-check their story. to [email protected] by 5 p.m. There are several concerns with and more completely defunded. his people first, he should know that At The Duke, we try to balance the Tuesday. The editors reserve the right Trump’s proposed budget. For start- That also includes the United this budget is doing the exact oppo- urge to publish breaking news with a to edit any and all submitted copies. ers, it is baffling that the president States Institute of Peace, because site of that. With this budget, he is All letters must be verified before being thorough verification process. published. would opt to cut or entirely eliminate who needs that? only putting the selfish views of him Consequence means asking “Does funding to literally dozens of fruit- Office of Management and Bud- and his administration first. this actually affect the lives of our Corrections/clarifications ful programs to increase spending get Director Mick Mulvaney justi- If this budget passes as-is, America Readers should report any story or readers?” There are stories that have photo error to The Duke. All legitimate for the Department of Defense by fied these cuts by saying, “One of the will be the furthest from greatness it popped up in our newsroom that are errors will be corrected in print the fol- $52 billion. This is when, according questions we asked was can we really has ever been. salacious but not really relevant to lowing edition. to The New York Times, the United continue to ask a coal miner in West the Duquesne community. If it is not Contact States already has the largest military Virginia or a single mom in Detroit to Rebekah Devorak is a senior journal- budget of any other nation. pay for these programs? The answer ism and advertising major and can be see NEWS— page 11 email [email protected] This money will also be used to start was no. We can ask them to pay for reached at [email protected]. THEDUQUESNEDUKE 5 Nature will suffer under Trump blueprint budget Leah Devorak that would help regulate greenhouse gas emissions from The world still needs protection. One hard look at it can in- photo editor factories; defund internal and international climate change stantly reveal all the environmental degradation that rapid in- programs run by the EPA; eliminate all United States dustrialization has caused thus far. The world is beautifully diverse, especially in its wild- funding for all United Nations climate change programs; With these photos, you can see for yourself how nature life. The United States is the perfect example of this, where reduce funding for the National Forest System; eliminate already needs our help. It’s not always in the best condi- animals abound and nature ranges from towering, snow- the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s tion. The country’s environment is still hurting, and since peaked mountains to soft, grassy plains. But under Presi- grants and programs for coastal and marine management, private industry isn’t stepping up to solve the problems dent Trump, it could all disappear. research and education; cut funding for programs like the that it started, the government must. If anyone wants a fu- Trump released a partial outline of his 2018 budget on National Wildlife Refuge Fund and more. ture in this country – meaning an actual place to live in 30 March 16, revealing huge cuts to environmental protection. In other words, under the new Trump budget, the U.S. years – then Trump’s budget cuts cannot be approved. If According to the New York Times, the proposed cuts will will suddenly stop its progress and take leaps back to once they are, life as we know it will be doomed. remove a total of $22.9 billion in funding from the Envi- again become the tree-slashing, oil-guzzling, nature-pol- ronmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agricul- luting glutton it was 100 years ago. Leah Devorak is a junior journalism major and can be ture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of the Maybe that’s just what happens when the ex-CEO of Exx- reached at [email protected]. Interior and other state and development plans in order on Mobil becomes Secretary of State, but something must to: defund the enactment of the Clean Power Plan, a bill be done about this. All photos by Leah Devorak, photo editor.

A pile of rotting logs remains in front of a recently deforested area of woods in Kennedy Township, Trash can be found virtually everywhere in today’s world, from the side of the road to the bottom a suburb of Pittsburgh. Without money to purchase and protect lands, it’s hard to stop lumberers or of the ocean. The government could play a vital role in getting it cleaned up in order to protect developers from tearing down any forest they wish. animals, but with no budget, that effort becomes impossible. Girl killed by unattended gun, purchased illegally stop allowing dangerous or irresponsible Harvard University, published in the Annals people to own guns. of Internal Medicine, determined that 22 The gun used in Ross’ death was in the percent of gun owners purchased a firearm possession of 40-year-old Paul Parrish, who without a background check. Although this is a convicted felon. The federal law prohib- only represents a smaller proportion of gun its convicted felons from owning firearms. owners, millions of U.S. citizens continue to The woman who initially purchased the acquire guns without background checks. weapon, Jamaya Moore, is also being inves- This is especially seen in states that do not tigated. Authorities believe she purchased regulate private firearm sales. the weapon for Parrish’s use. The top three most significant things we In this instance, it seems fitting to charge should be concerned about when lessening Parrish with homicide. Most unintentional gun violence is background checks, limiting gun deaths involving children are seen as ammunition capacity and focusing on high- homicides because the firearms were irre- risk people. Limiting ammunition capacity sponsibly stored. Everytown, an organiza- is a more effective strategy in limiting the tion that researches gun violence, reports carnage from a mass shooting rather than that more than two-thirds of these tragedies banning assault rifles altogether. On top of could have been avoided if the gun owner proper regulation, it’s important to focus properly stored away their firearms. This is on high risk people with the help of mental similar to more than half of reported school health professions, law enforcement and AP Photo shootings, where the shooter obtained the schools. Mental health is a serious factor in There are many gun owners in America, and a handful don’t have to go through background checks. gun from their home. gun suicide, mass shootings, etc. “When a felon is not supposed to possess Whether you support owning guns or not, Shivani Gosai mother, Michelle Gandy, found her with a [a firearm], and a child loses her life be- it’s time to take a serious look at the way asst. opinions editor bullet wound in her upper chest and drove cause that felon does in fact possess, there we allow guns to be distributed. America’s her to Allegheny General Hospital, where is a principal here that might make it ap- gun homicide rate is more than 25 times Gun violence is huge problem in America; Ross was pronounced dead. propriate to prosecute for the homicide,” the average of other high-income countries, this is apparent. It might seem like mass Accidental gun deaths make up a signifi- says Allegheny County District Attorney according to World Bank. Our priority in shootings are America’s biggest gun-related cant percentage of gun violence in America. Stephen A. Zappala Jr. in an interview with preventing unintentional child deaths and issues, but those only make up a small per- According to the Centers for Disease Control the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. school shootings is to make sure that chil- centage of overall gun violence. The issue is and Prevention, the annual average of chil- With the topic of gun violence comes the dren do not have access to guns and that if deeper than that. dren and teens killed by guns is 2,647, which exhausting question of gun control. No mat- they do, the negligent adults involved are On March 12, a 3-year-old girl, Yasha amounts to seven deaths per day. This is a ter your political party, I hope we can all held accountable. Ross, was pronounced dead after accidental- uniquely American issue; no other country agree that guns need to be safely regulated. ly shooting herself with an unattended gun has higher gun-related deaths than this na- The gun found in the Mt. Washington home Shivani Gosai is a junior journalism major and found in her home in Mt. Washington. Ross’ tion. To reduce these numbers, we need to was illegally owned. A survey conducted by can be reached at [email protected]. Opinions March 23, 2017 6 FEATURES Wi-Fi Woes: The struggle of staying connected

Seth Culp-Ressler it. All of our television consumption hap- features editor pens online. Streaming high definition video, though, requires a pretty robust connection speed. Luckily, that depressing Verizon bill elcome to the Continuing Mis- does get us that. adventures of a Displaced But, yet again, things weren’t what we want- Duquesne Student, a series in ed. The internet was great for a bit, and then, W for me, things slowed down. As said, I despise which Features Editor Seth Culp-Ressler grapples with his newfound life off cam- slow internet. It angers me like perhaps noth- pus. For the veterans of apartment life, ing else in this world. I needed a solution. feel free to laugh at his incompetence. For I took to Google for some answers. What non-veterans, perhaps the mistakes he I learned is that our immediate area was chronicles are valuable lessons. way too clogged up with Wi-Fi networks. It’s true; apparently there are only a set number Chapter Seven: The Internet of workable Wi-Fi frequencies, and only a set amount of data can be transferred at any one I really thought I had found the shortcut to time. On an apartment-heavy block like ours, end all shortcuts. The cheat code to beat that the noise was just too strong. final boss. The answer to all my prayers. Thus we come to the final solution to my Free Wi-Fi. internet woes — hardwiring my connection. Yeah, I know, talk about hitting gold, It turns out you can buy huge lengths of eth- right? It’s safe to say payment-free inter- ernet cable on Amazon for stupid cheap. So, net is the holy grail for any new apartment with 50 feet of it and some sticky 3M wall dweller. To top it all off, my solution wasn’t Seth Culp-Ressler/Features Editor hooks, I snaked that sweet, sweet internet even to steal from an unsecured neighboring straight to my computer. network. Well, technically it was. But it was one of those. So I entered my credentials. This isn’t a Comcast marketing pitch, and Let me tell you something — there is noth- all kosher, I promise. And then I had Wi-Fi. Just like that. the hotspot was not a long term solution. ing like reliable, ridiculously fast internet. See, ever since middle school I’ve had a The clouds parted, the sun shone down and After a week or two the connection started Any streaming, downloading or uploading is Comcast email address. In truth, it was the I’m pretty sure some angels sang. Instead of po- slowing to an agonizing crawl. I’ll always done in a heartbeat. My blood pressure took first email account I ever had. It was set up nying up $60 a month for internet I can get it for argue that slow internet is worse than no in- a sharp dive after a few days of recovery from by my father using, just as you would guess, free. All thanks to Comcast’s secure hotspot pro- ternet. It was time for a change — a $60 per dealing with molasses for Wi-Fi. the email services available through our gram, which has millions of these things around month change. After reading through my ramblings here, home internet and cable package. the country, free of charge for their customers. Even better, that $60 isn’t for some com- I’m not sure I’ve provided any kind of coher- Now, imagine my surprise when, newly This one was running off the router owned by prehensive package that includes cable and ent lesson. At the very least, I hope my own moved into my apartment, I open up the Wi- the first floor business in my building. There’s internet. Nope, it’s merely the cheapest inter- headaches can help streamline the internet Fi settings on my laptop and a network called probably one near you, too. Time to call up the net-only option for Verizon Fios, the service process for others. It sucks, it really does. “xfinitywifi” pops up, no password required. parents for the login details, right? our unit was already outfitted for. That sounds But, hey, I made it to the other side and now Naturally, I tried to join. Much to my surprise, Well, not so fast. like a lot to cough up, but it’s not all bad. I’m streaming 4K videos all day long. If I did a dialog box pops up, prompting me to login As you may remember from a few para- The reason my roommate and I didn’t opt it, you can too. with my Comcast account. Hey, wait. I have graphs back, I thought this was the answer. for cable is a simple one — we wouldn’t use See you on the interwebs. Spring Fashion 2017: What to do when winter won’t leave

Elsa Buehler members can expect to be spotted staff writer on the occasional Tuesday sport- ing such dresses sans coat and en f the pessimistic memes on route to a formal chapter meeting. Twitter about bizarre weather This same pattern is also notice- I conditions weren’t enough to able around campus on weekend inform you, Spring 2017 is here. evenings, as many girls prepare for This year, the typically cheerful a night out after a long week. Sacri- season promises sporadic sunny ficing comfort in the name of outfit days and absolutely zero consistent coherence, such girls, if asked, will weather patterns. insist mid-shiver that they are most Already, we’ve seen extreme definitely not cold. wind, countless rainy days and Similarly, at the very first hint have even been affected in passing of a sunny spring day, or even by Winter Storm Stella. Tempera- one above 40 degrees, many male ture range varies from day to day Duquesne students can be found during this largely unpredictable wearing shorts. Guys, be assured beginning of spring. Nothing is that this enthusiasm does not go certain. Nothing is guaranteed. So, unnoticed on campus. Particularly if you’re thinking that the first day commendable are the dedicated of spring was your chance to trade few that don shorts year-round, in your layers for a light jacket, displaying both physical endur- think again. In an effort to help ance and commitment to their de- our readers through the dreary cision to wear shorts based on an days to come, we’ve developed this evidently generous forecast. This helpful Spring 2017 fashion guide Seth Culp-Ressler/Features Editor spring, the weather that shorts to attack the coming season with were intended for may come at any sense and style. cially well when alternated on a Dr. Marten’s boots that are popu- and would be of use to you for the time. Until then, shorts lovers, do Hot right now are the heavy daily basis with your slightly less lar during the winter months on majority of the calendar year. your thing. winter coats that we’ve all been warm jacket, in which you will campus. There’s a decent chance of Cocktail dresses are a wardrobe Finally, it is important and prac- wearing since October of 2016 likely freeze on your walks to class, catching a deal on them now, since essential for many of Duquesne’s tical to maintain a seasonally ap- — and I do mean hot, since they thereby creating a vicious cycle of no one (manufacturers included) female population. Designed to propriate color scheme. It seems never fail to result in making you coat-swapping. could have anticipated a demand wear in ideal springtime weather, that every spring, designers and an overheated mess for that one Spring 2017 may also be the per- for them in the spring season. An- they may or may not be the most department stores alike fail to class you’re always running a little fect time to invest in that pricey other plus is that such fine shoes suitable, given the chilly condi- too late to. This look works espe- pair of L.L. Bean, Hunter, UGG or would likely last you well into April, tions of late. Nonetheless, sorority see WINTER — page 11 SPORTS 7 2017 MBB Coaching search Any takers? Coaches are fleeing to new opportunities and the Duquesne MBB position still remains unmanned. Andrew Holman 2. Mitch Henderson — Head coach, potentially appeal to players, but patience sports editor Princeton University would undoubtedly be required – patience During a rather uneventful NCAA tourna- that Duquesne has not shown that it has. It’s been nearly two weeks since Jim Ferry ment Round of 64, the No. 12 Princeton Tigers In his eight years as an assistant coach was fired, the King Rice era has ended before almost opened up the festivities with an upset and two as the director of operations and it could even begin and Atlantic 10 foes Mas- of the No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. program assistant, Knight helped Dixon sachusetts and Virginia Commonwealth have In charge of the upset-minded Tigers is six- lift the Panthers to a 252-101 record. Addi- already filled their respective coaching vacan- year head coach, Henderson, who took home tionally, Pittsburgh made a postseason ap- cies with big-time hires. Ivy League Coach of the Year honors for his pearance in all 10 of those seasons, which As for Duquesne, it’s still searching for that team’s success in 2016-17. Princeton finished were highlighted by eight NCAA tourna- coach who might be able to reverse the mis- the year 23-7 overall and with a perfect, 16-win ment appearances and two trips to the fortunes of its men’s basketball program that Ivy League season. Sweet 16. hasn’t danced in 40 years. The recent March Madness appearance was Hiring a coach with no previous experi- There is an incredible amount of pressure the first for Princeton under Henderson; how- ence heading a team before could be taxing on the incoming ball coach to keep gifted ever, he has also coached the Tigers to a 2016 for both sides, but Knight is sure to be a head freshman Mike Lewis II and Isiaha Mike on NIT bid and a pair of trips to the CBI quar- coach soon somewhere, and the potential the Bluff, and to convince top recruit Jamari terfinals. he presents cannot be ignored. The home- Wheeler to stand by his commitment to the In his six years as the head man in charge, coming-of-sorts would also generate some Red & Blue. That’s not even mentioning the Henderson boasts a remarkable 119-60 record. positive buzz surrounding the program, and burden of attempting to eliminate the negative Also take into consideration that Henderson may even entice some Pitt fans who miss the aura associated with a losing program. deals with added recruiting challenges due to glory of the Big East days to come to the A. J. But here is a list of some coaches, proven the academic rigors students face at Princeton Palumbo Center next season. winners more specifically, who could poten- University. He still brings in some of the Ivy 3. Matt Driscoll — Head coach, Uni- tially successfully rebuild the sheer mess left League’s top players such as 2017 Player of the AP Photo versity of North Florida behind by his predecessors. Year Spencer Weisz and former AP honorable Mitch Henderson coaches Princeton as they Driscoll has helped to build North Flor- take on Notre Dame in the NCAA tournament. 1. Travis Steele — Associate head coach, mention All-America Ian Hummer. ida into the relevant program that it is to- Xavier University The challenge would be getting Henderson to Adam Lindner day essentially from the ground up. All Steele has done since I originally men- take the job at Duquesne. He played his colle- Taking over in 2009-10 when the Ospreys tioned his name in last week’s issue is help to giate hoops for the Tigers and may be hesitant asst. sports editor were in their first season as a full Division I guide yet another Xavier team to the Sweet 16, to depart Princeton unless a major, desirable 1. Bashir Mason — Head coach, Wag- member, Driscoll was able to lead UNF to which now means he has five Sweet 16 appear- opportunity presents itself. Tough to say if the ner College their first NCAA tournament appearance in ances polished on his résumé. opening at Duquesne would be considered that. One of the youngest head coaches in all 2014-15 via an Atlantic Sun championship. Steele has established himself as one of the 3. Matt McCall — Head coach, The Uni- of Division I ball at 33, Mason has already This was the year following Florida Gulf top recruiters in college basketball and has versity of Tennessee at Chattanooga spent five years at the helm at Wagner. The Coast University’s magical run to the Sweet coached under high-profile coaches Chris Yes, Chattanooga had a rather disappoint- defensive-minded coach learned under 16. Many believed the Eagles would repeat Mack and Sean Miller. He is a young coach ing season. But a disappointing season for Mc- Dan Hurley for two years before Hurley as conference champions, but Driscoll and with valuable experience as part of a winning Call and the Mocs consisted of 19 wins, which bolted Wagner for the URI job. the Ospreys ended up representing the A- program. He would bring a plethora of recruit- included a 13-point win over the University of Mason guided the Seahawks to both a Sun in the tourney that year. ing contacts in the nearby Ohio and Indiana Tennessee and a two-point loss to NCAA quali- regular season title and the NIT in 2015-16 A native of the area, and Slippery Rock areas to help quicken the rebuilding process. fier, Vanderbilt University. and Wagner’s been consistently competi- graduate, there’s definite allure to come Duquesne should feel honored to land Steele, Starved Duquesne fans would drool over a tive during Mason’s tenure except for one back and resurrect a Duquesne program even if it is his first head coaching gig. season like that. Sure, the Mocs obviously face rebuilding year in 2014-15, albeit Wagner that has not reached the NCAA tourna- However, Steele is believed to be a candi- a much lighter conference slates than do the plays in one of the nation’s worst confer- ment in 40 years. While the job is a tough date for the coaching vacancy at Quinnipiac, Dukes, but McCall also doesn’t have guys with ences. The only thing Mason hasn’t accom- sell and resources aren’t abundant here, so Duquesne fans will have to hope former talent like Lewis II and Mike over in the South- plished in his time at Wagner is an NEC it’s somewhat tough to imagine Driscoll Duquesne athletic director Greg Amodio ern Conference. tournament championship, necessary to jumping from North Florida and landing a doesn’t steal this this up-and-coming winner. But that’s the worse of the two seasons that earn an automatic NCAA bid. job in a conference more prominent than he has spent at the helm. In 2015-16, McCall Mason has gone 87-69 in his five seasons the Atlantic 10. and the Mocs relished in a school-record 29- in Staten Island. He was named the NEC 4. Mike Iuzzolino — Assistant Coach, win campaign that featured wins over the Uni- Coach of the Year in 2016 and has led the Se- Robert Morris University versity of Georgia, the University of Illinois ahawks to three seasons of 19 wins or more. The former St. Francis (PA) star and and the University of Dayton. The season end- The lack of an NCAA appearance thus current Robert Morris assistant coach is a ed with a Southern Conference tournament far has limited Mason’s national profile, bit of a dark horse of a candidate. Having championship as well as Chattanooga’s first so there’s been no speculation of Mason grown up in Altoona and currently residing NCAA tournament appearance since 2009. potentially jumping to a bigger program. in Wexford, only about 30 minutes from He was honored as the Southern Conference Duquesne should take note of him before campus, Iuzzolino has spent much of his Coach of the Year for his remarkable perfor- they miss their shot. Coaches with this life in the state of Pennsylvania. Plus, Iuz- mance in his first season. much experience at such a young age are zolino is already familiar with the school He might only have two years experience as few and far between, and Mason has tons in some capacity as he began his coaching a head coach, but McCall sprouts from the Billy of potential for improvement. Plus, his career here as a women’s assistant coach Donovan coaching tree. He began as the head background as a player (guard at Drexel from 2005-07. team manager and moved into a role as the di- from 2003-07) as well as the idea of the A knockdown shooter in his playing rector of basketball operations under Donovan young Mason being able to relate to play- days, Iuzzolino was drafted by the Dallas during the University of Florida’s back-to-back ers and recruits may prove beneficial. Mavericks in the second round of the 1991 championship runs in 2006 and 2007. 2. Brandin Knight — Assistant NBA Draft out of little-known St. Francis. He returned as an assistant coach from coach, Rutgers University His track record as an overlooked talent 2011-15 and was a part of three Elite 8 teams The former University of Pittsburgh that was able to make a career for himself and one Final Four squad. During that stint of standout is now in his first season as an in the NBA may appeal to players, but this success for Florida, McCall helped the Gators assistant at Rutgers. Formerly an assistant is a long shot as his résumé isn’t exactly up land two top-10 recruiting classes and the Ga- coach under Jamie Dixon at Pitt for eight to par just yet. This would almost certainly tors averaged over 26 wins per season with his years, the 35-year-old Knight has many infuriate fans, as a vast majority will have assistance. fans and connections in this area. no idea who Iuzzolino is. One cool nug- The search committee and Duquesne fans The New Jersey native seems as though get of information, though: Iuzzolino was should forgive a mediocre 2016-17 campaign he’d be able to tap into the New York and once infamously included as one of the two AP Photo for the Mocs and welcome the Billy Donovan- New Jersey regions, as he surely knows Dallas Mavericks players featured on NBA Xavier University’s associate head coach, Travis disciple with open arms before his name gets this recruit-laden scene very well. Once Jam, a basketball game that some deem Steele, looks on as his team battles Marquette. too hot to acquire. again, his background and his youth could the best video game ever. 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE USA women’s ice hockey takes stand with boycott Bryanna McDermott forced to both train like world-champion ath- asst. photo editor letes and work odd jobs to live and remain The United States women’s national ice competitive. hockey team is fighting, and this time, it’s not In comparison, the Associated Press re- for puck possession. ported that Hockey Canada pays its’ women Instead, some of the best female hockey players between $900 and $1,500 per month players in the world are fighting for support, depending on their level of seniority, and that’s livable wages and better opportunities for during non-Olympic years. For a nine-month themselves and future generations. period around the Olympics, the Canadian On March 15, members of the U.S. women’s women’s team is fully supported financially. national team declared that they would be boy- The U.S. women’s national team is one of cotting the 2017 International Ice Hockey Fed- the best female ice hockey programs in the eration (IIHF) World Championship, which is world. They have won 22 medals between both set to begin on March 31, unless they can reach the Olympics and the World Championship, an agreement with USA Hockey for increased the same exact number as the men’s squad. wages and support. However, women’s hockey wasn’t added to the These women aren’t asking for much. Olympics or given a world championship until The players are looking for a 4-year deal to the 1990s. help boost wages to cover costs for the 3-and- Also, the U.S. women are currently looking a-half years around the Olympics, including for their fourth-consecutive gold medal at the AP Photo increased travel and insurance benefits. There World Championship, while the men haven’t USA national team member Hilary Knight celebrates her goal against Finland on March 29. is also a push for more competitive games dur- won gold since 1933. ing non-Olympic years and more investment These women are impeccable athletes; they for female teams is far inferior to that of their petitive women’s team regardless of the boy- in female hockey programs and development deserve support from the organization they male counterparts. cott’s outcome. opportunities. represent. Time-and-time again they have If they are lucky enough to even have a fe- USA Hockey made it very clear that this People often get caught up in the money. proven their capability to perform and win male team. boycott is just a minor inconvenience that can Why should the women receive the same wag- championships; it’s time for USA Hockey to USA Hockey recorded $42.37 million in rev- be solved by finding random players willing to es as the men when the women’s team gener- give a little more back to the athletes. enue during the 2015-16 fiscal year, over half accept inequality for the sake of passion. ates less revenue? It’s obvious that women’s hockey doesn’t of that number came from membership fees— With that statement, USA Hockey let it But the women aren’t even asking for equal bring the same crowd or revenue as the men, $26.5 million to be exact— which is the same be known that every time a girl laces up her pay; they’re asking for livable wages. Right but perhaps with more support and opportu- price for both male and female members. skates, she is not as valuable as the boy who now, these ladies are paid a $1,000 stipend per nities they can bridge the gap. After all, you get If these athletes pay the same membership practiced on the same ice just an hour before month by USA Hockey during the six-month what you put into things. fee, why can’t they be given the same opportu- her, or her male teammate, or her brother who Olympic residency period every four years. That’s why the U.S. women’s hockey team nities and support? taught her how to skate. It’s important to note that USA Hockey isn’t just fighting for themselves but for future After key players announced the boycott, No matter how hard a girl works or how doesn’t employ any players, male or female; generations to have equal opportunities as USA Hockey released a statement proclaim- great of a player she becomes, she is not worth instead the organization offers stipends in ac- male players, including more developmental ing that the organization has always been at the investment of the very organization she cordance with the U.S. Olympic Committee. programs to help bring girls from across the the forefront of promoting women’s hockey plays her heart out for every single game. So the women aren’t asking for a salary, but country together to grow the sport. and already provides equal support to both the And it’s time for that to change. merely higher stipends. Go to almost any ice rink across the country, men and women who represent the country. The U.S. women’s national ice hockey team Outside of Olympic years, the players are and you can see for yourself that the support They also stated that they will field a com- is going to make sure that changes. Women’s hoops finishes off another strong campaign David Borne Dukes. After spending the majority of her dition of excellence. The program saw suc- 2015, 2017) and has one NCAA Tournament staff writer freshman year on the bench, she was one cess under it’s previous head coach with appearance (2016). I imagine the team of the team’s go-to scoring options in her Burt on the staff as an assistant, but he has wouldn’t be even close to satisfied with any- Another season down, another impres- sophomore season. After graduating April put Duquesne on the map since his promo- thing less than a playoff berth. sive year for the Duquesne women’s basket- Robinson and Deva’Nyar Workman, some- tion. After being named head coach prior to On a campus that is starving for some ball program and head coach Dan Burt. It body needed to step up to help replace their the 2013-14 season, he has won 89 games. sort of success in a major sport, the wom- was a season that ended with a first round scoring, and Vojinovic did the job. His squad won 18 games this season, their en’s basketball program is able to provide departure at Drexel in the National Invita- With Omogrosso and Vojinovic up top, lowest win total since the 2007-08 season, that excitement for Duquesne sports fans. tional Tournament, but it ended a lot more the future of the backcourt is bright. The when they had just 15 wins. The team was arguably the most exciting promising than it began. duo provides Duquesne with the flexibility At this point, postseason play has become basketball program to watch in Pittsburgh Losing their two leading scorers to grad- of working with two primary ball handlers, an expectation. The team has qualified for this season, and was definitely the most en- uation could have made this a rebuilding who can not only run the offense, but can postseason tournaments in nine consecu- tertaining at Duquesne. With Burt in charge year for Duquesne, but the Dukes proved knock down long distance shots as well. tive seasons. Under Burt, Duquesne has and a young core in place, Duquesne should that the program can maintain itself as a Omogrosso had 66 3-point field goals this participated in the WNIT three times (2014, be in a good spot for the foreseeable future. perennial contender in the Atlantic 10 con- season, and Vojinovic was right behind her ference. with 61. Many expected the team to find success Unfortunately for Duquesne, the end again this season, but with 11 underclass- of the season means the team will lose se- men on the roster, it was impossible to say nior Amadea Szamosi. Szamosi, one of the exactly how this team was capable of per- team’s two seniors, was an integral piece forming. The young team also met a relent- of Duquesne’s success on both ends of the less nonconference schedule, which includ- court. Brianna Thomas, who was a valuable ed the likes of the Ohio State University, St. starter this season, has also played her final John’s, the University of California and the game as a Duke. Now, the Dukes must find University of Maryland. a way to fill the gap left by the departure of While the season had some downs, it the two key seniors. showed Dukes fans that the only way to go Both Anie-Pier Samson and Paige Can- from here is up. non saw limited minutes for Duquesne this The sophomore class continued to shine season. Judith Sole also missed significant in their second season with the Dukes. time with an injury, and was restricted to Chassidy Omogrosso lead the team in scor- a limited role when she returned. All three ing, with Julijana Vojinovic and Kadri-Ann are legitimate candidates to step into Sza- Lass finishing third and fourth on the team mosi’s spot in the starting lineup and bol- in points per game. Conor Richardson also ster the frontcourt. was able to provide quality minutes for Coach Dan Burt has been able to estab- Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics Duquesne. lish what any Duquesne basketball program The Duquesne women’s basketball team jubilantly huddles after their win in the semifinal round of Vojinovic’s emergence was huge for the lacked for years. A winning culture and tra- the A-10 women’s basketball tournament on March 4. The Dukes beat Saint Joseph’s 78-63. March 23, 2017 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 YouTube accused of hiding LGBT content WEEK’s EVENTS Zachary Landau public computers may have re- asst. a&e editor striction mode on, and the user cannot shut it off. Waxahatchee with Kevin Morby The YouTube Creator Blog up- & Special Guest Mary Lattimore while ago (no specific loaded a statement on March 20 March 23, 7 p.m. or general date can be acknowledging that “[Restricted Described by her label as a “solo A found), YouTube launched Mode] isn’t working the way it musical project,” Katie Crutch- YouTube Restricted Mode, an should. We’re sorry and we’re go- field comes to Carnegie Lecture extra method of protection for ing to fix it. Hall of Oakland under her moni- browsing the video-sharing web- In a video uploaded to her ker Waxahatchee with other indie site. In a support video designed channel, YouTuber Rowan Ellis artists Kevin Morby and Mary to explain what the feature is condemned the feature for de- and how to use it, the company monizing the LGBT community. Lattimore. Tickets are $18. explained that “You can think of “The sexualization of queer and Restricted Mode like a parental trans people is still rampant,” Ellis Green Day control setting for YouTube.” states. “This kind of insidious poi- March 25, 8 p.m. “It helps filter out potentially son which makes [the LGBT com- The renowned punk rock objectionable videos and com- munity] seem inappropriate is still group will be performing at the ments that you or your family Screen Shot Courtesy of Zachary Landau/ Asst. A&E Editor around, still in effect.” Petersen Events Center on might not want to see,” the video YouTuber neonfiona produces many videos about her experience being bi- Ellis also emphasizes the double the University of Pittsburgh’s continues. standard being held against LGBT sexual. She joined other LGBT content creators in condemning YouTube. campus. Tickets start at $73. For The feature uses community individuals using YouTube. more information to this event, policing features, like notices of — to vows between gay couples. of LGBT people, etc., they can’t “People talk about [the restric- inappropriate content and age re- LGBT YouTubers decried this access that when their videos are tions] being about protecting chil- please visit petersenevent. strictions, and “other signals” to feature for keeping content away being restricted.” dren,” Ellis said in the same video. center-pittsburgh.com. hide content. from people who need it most, As well as the large amount of “For me, it’s this completely non- Last week, however, some be- such as LGBT youth who need a LGBT content being screened, sensical idea that has no basis in gan noticing that videos contain- sense of community, as well as im- topics about other sensitive sub- reality around protecting specifi- ing LGBT content were being hid- plying that any form of queer con- jects, like bullying, domestic abuse cally straight and cis children, or upcoming den by this feature. tent is inappropriate for children. and racism, are also being hidden. children from straight and cis The actual content in videos hid- Speaking to Gizmodo, You- In a statement to Gizmodo, a families.” releases den by Restricted Mode ranges “Trans youth, queer youth are Tuber neonfiona, who has made YouTube representative stated “Power Rangers” wildly from legitimately explicit content about her bisexuality, that the feature is fully optional. dying. They are killing them- content — such as the YouTube condemned the restrictions, say- However, as Gizmodo reports, the selves, they are being killed be- March 24 channel Sexplantations, a channel ing, “Kids who want to know support page for Restricted Mode cause this attitude is being al- The reboot of the popular that focuses on sex education in- about different orientations and states that it can be implemented lowed to be perpetuated, and it tokusatsu series follows a group cluding gay sex and relationships definitions and about the history on a system-wide level, meaning cannot go any longer.” of five teenagers given powers and weapons to combat the evil world conqueror Rita Repulsa (Elizabeth Banks.) Bryan Crans- ‘Iron Fist’ maintains quality, but fails to make impact ton plays the role of Zordon, the advisor to the Rangers. Sean Ray However, the show is not without a&e editor fault. For a character whose whole “Grace and Frankie Season 3” gimmick is martial arts, the fight March 21 scenes are fairly boring, with few stand-outs. The lack of a costume After their husbands announce he final series before the much means Jones is doing many of the they are gay and leave them for hyped grand crossover, “The stunts himself, resulting in slow bat- each other, make-up industry T Defenders,” “Iron Fist” brings tles without the brutal attacks from millionaire Grace Hanson and some much needed levity to the Mar- “Daredevil.” The titular Iron Fist is art teacher Frankie Bergstein vel Cinematic Universe’s TV spec- rarely used to much effect, despite it establish an unlikely friendship trum. While not exploring as deep being the character’s namesake. in this Netflix original series. of themes as its predecessors, “Iron Also, while the lack of social exami- Season 2 saw a significant Fist” does better encapsulate the feel nation does maintain the light tone, increase in positive reviews from of the comic book superhero than its it does mean that “Iron Fist” never contemporaries. quite reaches the same qualitative critics, creating high hopes for The show follows Danny Rand highs of the other Marvel shows. Epi- the series’ continuation. (Finn Jones), a rich business heir sodes have less emotional impact and who was lost as a child in a plane truly touching scenes. crash over Tibet that took the lives of Courtesy of Marvel Television On the other hand, “Iron Fist” does his parents. Raised by monks in the The original character of Iron Fist appeared in 1974. He was most prominently not fall into the drop-off “Luke Cage,” mystic city of K’un-lun, Danny takes featured in the 125-issue comic book series “Power Man and Iron Fist.” “Jessica Jones” and “Daredevil” sea- on the role of the Iron Fist, allowing son 2 experienced in their later halves, Micro him to focus his chi into his hands, Japanese cultures. And the psycholo- kick-butt in her own way. Danny’s maintaining a consistently okay-to- making them as hard as iron. After gy of rape-survivors that was so prev- childhood friends, Ward and Joy good flow. The plotlines stayed inter- review 15 years training, Danny decides to alent in “Jessica Jones” is nowhere Meachum (Tom Pelphery and Jes- esting and move along with little filler return to the United States to claim near the adventures of Danny Rand. sica Stroup) struggle to deal with the to weigh things down, and there is no “Can We Hang On” by The Cold the company his father created, only Instead, “Iron Fist” goes for a much aftereffects of his return to the com- mid-season change-up to make the War Kids to find an ancient enemy infesting his lighter tone. Rather than gangsters pany they are both now a part of, pro- quality take a turn for the worst. “The indie rock band’s latest birthright. and serious criminals, Danny fights viding a corporate story along with “Iron Fist” may only be just okay, single takes a reflective, nos- “Iron Fist” very much represents a ninjas and supernatural threats. Most the punching. but it is consistently okay, and cer- talgic tone. Driven by a strong, break from the other Marvel shows people he encounters are fundamen- Most appreciated is Madame tainly worth a watch for those hoping constant drum and Nathan on Netflix. While “Daredevil” dealt tally good, and his uplifting view of Gao’s (Wai Ching Ho) elevation to for, God forbid, more superheroics in Willet’s poweful vocals, the song with corruption and the morality of the world is supported. main villain role, after being in the their superhero show. It is certainly killing in a very serious and indepth One of the best aspects of “Iron background of “Daredevil.” She not as bad as many of the other crit- questions the listener ‘do we get way, IF only briefly touches upon it. Fist” is its supporting cast. There were brings a very different kind of men- ics are making it out to be, and it has better with time?’ This song cer- “Luke Cage” examined modern race very few characters I found boring, ace, seemingly always in control and made me very excited to see Danny tainly does. The band’s album, relations through the lense of super- and each storyline was interesting with a combination of organizational interact with the other Marvel he- ‘L.A. Divine’ is due out April 7th.” heroics, the most “Iron Fist” does is, in a different way. Collen Wing (Jes- strength and superpowers that makes roes. Its strength lies in its characters, -Raymond Arke thankfully, acknowledged that there sica Henwick) plays a great second- her much more threatening than her which thankfully means the plot and is a difference between Chinese and ary hero to Danny, competent and contemporary villains. action can always improve. 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Past comes to life in live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Evan Penrod and Salena Moran cut without any sign of wear and tear. How- staff writer ever, the film shows a ruggedness and sim- plicity that accurately resembles a working villager. Moreover, her signature yellow anaging to hold true to the origi- dress took on a lighter, modern feel without nal storyline while also adding losing its traditional charm. M new scenes and songs to enhance While the cartoon left out important de- the story, Disney’s live-action “Beauty and tails, the live-action film takes the time to the Beast” successfully revives the classic address any story gaps while maintaining story for a new generation. the natural and sequential flow of the plot. The tale: a cold, pretentious prince (Dan For instance, the story establishes the loving Stevens) and his servants fall under an en- bond between Belle and her father while also chantress’ spell that can only be broken if the addressing what happened to Belle’s mother. prince, in his beastly form, can love another The storyline also explains why no one and have another love him in return. An in- has any recollection of the prince or the telligent, headstrong villager, Belle (Emma castle that lies isolated beyond their village. Courtesy of Disney Watson) discovers the Beast has captured This part of the story is addressed at the The live-action adaptation of the classic animated feature includes many added details. One of her father Maurice (Kevin Kline) in his castle very beginning when the narrator explains the more controversial inclusions is the implication that the side character LeFou is homosexual. and bargains with the former prince for her the effects of the enchantress’ spell with to take her father’s place. With the help of a greater detail. ego without giving much in terms of his and makes a comical facial expression when charming staff and a look into each other’s Although the film nearly perfected the strength and bulk, which is a staple for the he finds himself dancing with another man. past, Belle draws the Beast from his loneli- costuming, plot and set design, some of Gaston character. Moreover, he marvels at himself in the mir- ness and proves that true beauty lies within. the primary flaws stem from the charac- Gaston’s lackey, LeFou (Josh Gad), looks ror after watching Gaston do the same. If one The scenery, costuming and plot detail en- ters and animation. For example, Lumiere and sounds accurate to the cartoon. How- was not aware of the aware of the media hype hance both the film’s aesthetic and the spir- (Ewan McGregor) walks on two legs like a ever his part made him seem less like Gas- over his character, they would never really ited charm of the classic Disney Tale. The small metal human. However, part of the ton's dorky, obedient sidekick and more like have known. castle possesses this size and grandiosity that charisma of the original cartoon was that an important, well-made character. This In terms of design and appearance, the is strikingly similar to the layout within the Lumiere hops around, as one would expect version gives him an overwhelming sense Beast needed more practical makeup ef- original film. The live-action version,- how of an animated candelabra. of purpose and development, almost as if he fects without the reliance of as much CGI. ever, went above and beyond with the tiniest Additionally, the pompous village hunk, should have been the villain instead. Some of his movements and characteris- and most intricate details. It felt as though Gaston (Luke Evans) did not seem quite Upon the release of the movie, controversy tics, especially when in the same frame as one could actually step inside the castle. right. In a cartoon, it is easy to believe ex- surrounded Gad’s character and his appar- Belle or another unaltered character, just The costuming is very appropriate and aggerated features like huge muscular arms ent homosexuality within the film. How- look unnatural. Time and effort put into includes more traditional, upscale French and larger than life personalities, however ever, the movie includes no particular scene applying facial makeup and hair to create 1800s attire, especially in the dancing viewing those traits on a real life charac- clearly depicting LeFou as gay, as his char- the look would have appeared more like a scenes. Belle’s signature blue dress accen- ter make them seem less comical and un- acter seems to be more comical relief from man-turned-beast that looks realistic when tuated her free and spirited lifestyle. In the important. The live-action version seems the seriousness of Gaston’s antics. For in- cartoon, her dress was very crisp and clean to put more emphasis on his self-centered stance, LeFou is seen dancing with a woman see BEAST — page 11 Sheeran album mixes world influences for fantastic experience Nicolas Jozefczyk staff writer

d Sheeran’s “Divide” is a spectacular album that culmi- nates different sounds and genres together to form one E cohesive work. Ed Sheeran traveled around the world during his three year hiatus, and that travel seems to have in- fluenced the songs on his album. From “Barcelona” to Galway, Ireland, the 16 tracks take the listener on a small world tour through the different instrumentation found on each tune. Sheeran’s ability to fit the maximum amount of syllables into a measure, his gravely voice, and songwriting prowess all shine through in “Divide.” The album takes turns from fast paced tem- pos and staccato guitar strumming to slower, sultry beats accom- panied by piano and violins. The change in pace and instrumental variety is refreshing and captures the listener’s attention. “Galway Girl” highlights the use of instrumentals and vocal chants to aid in the world-traveling imagery. The tune mainly uses short guitar strums, a pan flute and bagpipe to create a happy and carefree feeling. The final thirty seconds of the song features fast paced chanting, which puts the listener in an Irish bar drinking a beer and singing a drinking song. “Supermarket Flowers” takes a completely different turn by applying just a piano which highlights Sheeran’s voice and heart- wrenching vocals. Although it is does not take the listener any- where geographically specific, the ballad’s focus is on Sheeran reminiscing about his grandmother, who passed away. This track is very powerful and able to evoke emotions about a person’s par- Courtesy of Hollywood Reporter After a three-year haitus, Ed Sheeran will embark on a 48-stop across the United States and Canada, starting on June 29. ents, grandparents, or just loved ones in general. “Eraser” is the opening track on the album and is highly in- fluenced by rap and hip-hop genres. This song easily focus on have written more for all of the emotions put on “Divide.” could do that. Sheeran’s ability to fit many lyrics into a measure as well as The listener only gets a taste of Sheeran’s different sides, in- “Divide” is not only a great comeback album after a three his impeccable breath control. It is relatively easy to compare stead of a whole album that focuses on the same genre. year hiatus, but it further proves Sheeran’s remarkable singing this song to Eminem’s rap style. Although Sheeran may not “Divide” highlights rock, pop, rap, hip-hop and R&B genres, and songwriting ability. Yes, the album is sporadic switching be- be a “Rap God,” his ability to connect strings of lyrics that all with an average of about three or four songs following into each tween different instrumental sounds and genres, but I view that work together is quite impressive. category. Now that it is even more evident about how skillful as a good thing. The switch keeps the listener on their toes and Although it might sound like a copout, the only dislike I Sheeran is, it would be nice to see more focused albums on each also helps pay attention to the lyrics instead of just daydreaming have about “Divide” is that I wish there was more of it. Yes, of the genres. Imagine Sheeran releasing a rap album, although away. “Divide” is a required album purchase for any music lover the deluxe album has 16 tracks, but I wish Sheeran would it might sound crazy, “Eraser” is proof, at least for me, that he in 2017. March 23, 2017 arts & entertainment THE LAST WORD 11 Cold weather hot for For Rent For Rent ‘Beast’ South Side Apartments, Spring 2017 fashion For Rent May And Available April 1, May 1 lives up to August 2017 1, 2, 3 and 1, 2, 3 bedrooms. Newly WINTER — from page 6 roon, navy, olive, grays and blacks 4-bedroom Apartment remodeled 2 bedroom revolutionize by promoting light, across the spectrum. 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On this day in history. . .

1775 - Patrick Henry proclaims, “Give me liberty or give me death” in a speech in favour of Virginian troops joining the U.S. Revolutionary war

1922 - First airplane lands at the U.S. Capitol in Wash- ington, D.C.

1925 - Tennessee becomes first state to outlaw teaching theory of evolution

1933 - Enabling Act: German Reichstag grants Adolf Hit- ler dictatorial powers

1957 - U.S. army sells last homing pigeons

1960 - Explorer (8) fails to reach Earth orbit

1970 - US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

1972 - NY Yanks agree to continue playing ball in the Bronx

1990 - Former Exxon Valdez Captain Joseph Hazelwood ordered to help clean up Prince William Sound and pay $50,000 in restitution for 1989 oil spill

2003 - 75th Academy Awards: “Chicago,” Adrien Brody & Nicole Kidman win

2013 - The U.S. Senate approves its first budget in four years by a margin of 50–49