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A tale of two resurgent city basketball programs Eight months ago, Keith Dambrot had just ended his first season at the helm of Duquesne’s program, while Pitt was urgently searching for a replacement for Kevin Stallings. Now, Jeff Capel leads the Panthers into the most exciting that the city has seen in years.

Jacob Hebda second losing season of this century. One A promising class of freshmen has only have responded shockingly well to a num- staff writer was excited about the prospect of making augmented expectations, with some im- ber of critical questions about their outlook. the NCAA Tournament soon, while one pressive showings early on. Following a winless campaign in ACC play, Following the close of the 2017-18 college was struggling to cope with the reality that Freshman point guard Sincere Carry has Pitt fired Stallings in early March. basketball season, Duquesne and Pitt were it would likely be a long time before they nearly half of the team’s assists (33) through Stallings was only in for two heading in very different directions. would return to the tourney — something five games. In his first game in a Duquesne years, but in that short time, the Panthers The Dukes had wrapped up a season that, that had once been a regularity. uniform, first-year big man Austin Rotroff encountered some historic lows. despite ending with a 1-7 stretch from Feb- posted 17 points and went 3-3 from behind Stallings began his tenure with an under- ruary on, was surprisingly inspiring. the three-point line. Lamar Norman Jr. was whelming 16-17 record. In year two, though, Duquesne was once an elite program, but 4-4 from the field and made some clutch it turned ugly. The Panthers finished 8-24 that was back in the 1960s. The Dukes have shots late in a comeback win against UIC. overall and 0-18 in the ACC. not qualified for the NCAA Tournament Fellow freshmen Amari Kelly, Brandon In the latter season, the average atten- since 1977. Wade and Gavin Bizeau have had limited dance at the , which The program has had some encouraging minutes, but they’ve flashed their potential seats 12,508 people, was 4,117. That’s its spurts here and there, but the past few de- when they’ve played. lowest mark since 1982. cades could be broadly defined as mediocre. Lewis is off to a bit of a slow start, but With all this considered, there was practi- However, new Head Coach Keith Dambrot Williams has continued to shine as the cally no reason for hope in Oakland. Thanks was able to generate excitement and mo- sophomore swingman leads the Dukes in to such poor play on the court and atten- mentum during his first season on the Bluff. scoring and rebounding. dance woes, Stallings was understandably Now, for the first time in recent years, the All of this is to say that Duquesne fans on the hot seat. With four conference wins Dukes have genuine reason to be feeling should feel confident in the future, as this in two years and a dearth of talent on the optimistic. roster is loaded with young talent. Lewis is roster, many figured his time in The Pitt Panthers, meanwhile, appeared actually the only upperclassman to take to might be short-lived. to be entrenched in the beginning stages the floor so far this season. Stallings was indeed fired shortly after of a long rebuild. Head Coach Kevin Stall- While there will be inevitable ebbs and the season ended. His struggles were clear, ings had failed to produce much of anything flows for such an inexperienced collec- but there was still controversy surround- since his hiring in 2016, and the team was Courtesy of tion of players, it is obvious that the buzz ing the decision. Some believed Stallings sitting firmly in the cellar of not merely the Freshman Pitt guard Xavier Johnson dunks around the team is justified. Duquesne’s needed more time to develop, while others Atlantic Coast Conference, but all of college during an exhibition game versus Pitt-John- depth chart is full of promise, which is why claimed a coach with such an abysmal re- basketball at large. stown. Through seven games, Johnson leads so many are looking forward to what is yet cord simply could not be retained. Making the dilemma all the more shock- the Panthers in scoring with 16.9 points/game. to come. Compounding this debate was concern ing was the fact that a few years earlier, Pitt It also doesn’t hurt to have Dambrot, not about who Pitt would hire, but who was still a steady guest in the NCAA Tour- That should give a better idea of how dis- with nearly 20 years of coaching experience Pitt could hire. Given the likely transfer of nament. From 2002 to 2011, the Panthers similar these two programs are historically. and a career .645 winning percentage at the nearly the whole roster and a severely dam- qualified for every tourney. This stretch I penned a column back in March detail- college level, leading the way. aged reputation, many fans and pundits also included two No. 1 seedings. ing these circumstances — the improve- Add in the impending $45 million reno- alike worried that Athletic Director Heather It was a striking turn of events for both ment of Duquesne and decline of Pitt. I vation of A.J. Palumbo Center, soon to be Lyke would have a hard time attracting any schools. Duquesne, long a rather incon- intertwined the piece with A Tale of Two the UPMC Chuck Cooper Fieldhouse, and capable candidates. spicuous figure in the scope of college bas- Cities, the classic Charles Dickens novel. It there are even more reasons to be encour- The Panthers were thought to be a leading ketball, was on the figurative upswing. Pitt, made sense at the time, but oh, how things aged by the future of Duquesne men’s bas- candidate to hire Rhode Island Head Coach a Big East powerhouse through the greater have changed. ketball. Dan Hurley, one of the hot names available. part of the 2000s, was utterly listless. Now, here we are, mere months removed So, not too much has changed for Hurley chose Connecticut instead, even To put this situation in perspective: one from that column, and both teams are sud- Duquesne since the end of last season. The though Pitt allegedly offered a more lucra- fanbase was enthused by a 16-16 record, denly on the rise. Dukes have continued to build on their mo- tive contract than the Huskies had. while one was shattered following just its Since the conclusion of the 2017-18 col- mentum, fulfilling expectations thus far. As the coaching search continued, con- lege basketball season, the Duquesne men’s However, whereas Duquesne has not cerns grew. Other big names like Tom team has only further proven why the hype strayed from its projected path, nearly ev- surrounding this squad is warranted. erything has shifted for Pitt. The Panthers see CITY — page A3 Dambrot is in year two on the Bluff, but he has already shifted the course of the Duquesne men’s basketball entirely. Much like the hardship Pitt experienced this past season, the Dukes’ future looked bleak after canning former coach Jim Ferry in March 2017. However, with Dambrot at the helm, there is a sense of energy about basketball on campus that has not been present in quite a long time. The 2017-18 Dukes produced only the program’s second .500 record since 2012. This year, despite significant roster turn- over, returning stars Eric Williams Jr. and Mike Lewis II lead a group with little expe- rience, but plenty of potential. Dambrot’s four incoming transfers — Ta- Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics Courtesy of Pittsburgh Sports Now Freshman Dukes guard Sin Carry (35) drives past vian Dunn-Martin, Frankie Hughes, Mi- chael Hughes and Marcus Weathers — have Rookie Pitt guard Trey McGowens guards Head Coach Jeff Capel, right, in practice. Capel, who spent the a UMass Lowell defender on Nov. 25. Duquesne past seven seasons on Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s staff at Duke, took over for Kevin Stallings at Pitt this topped the River Hawks, 83-71. been instrumental in a 4-1 record so far. past March. Last season, the Panthers went 0-18 in ACC competition, going 8-24 overall.

November 29, 2018 BASKETBALL November 29, 2018 Volume 99 Number 14 www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Scholarships Walkin’ in a winter DU opens available new exhibit to Promise wonderland at DU in library Olivia Donia alumni staff writer Laurel Wilson A new exhibit on 19th-century staff writer writer and art critic Anna Brownell & Jameson is on display for the Duquesne community on the first Gabriella DiPietro floor of the . news editor The exhibit, which opened Nov. 27 in the Simon Silverman Due to financial reasons, Phenomenology Center Gallery, many individuals cannot afford is curated by Laura Engel of to go to college, let alone attend the English department and her graduate school. But local uni- graduate fellow, Angeline Mor- versities partnered with Pitts- ris. The display features several burgh Promise are attempting editions of Sacred and Legend- to change these circumstances. ary Art, Jameson’s thorough In a joint statement on examination of Catholic art fea- Wednesday, Nov. 14, Duquesne turing female saints and a rare University and Carnegie Mellon illustrated edition of Jameson’s University (CMU) announced Shakespeare’s Heroines. that they will now be offer- Jameson is known particularly ing Pittsburgh Promise alumni for her focus on famous female scholarships for graduate school figures in Catholic theology and equal to 30 percent of the price art, as well as in stage and the- of tuition. ater. She concentrated especially Eligible undergraduate Prom- on examining the merit of Shake- ise students will be offered the spearean heroines — particularly opportunity to receive scholar- Katia Faroun/Photo Editor Lady Macbeth and Portia, as ships for Duquesne’s various experienced the season’s first significant snowfall on Tuesday, Nov. 27, covering the campus in seen in the Gumberg exhibit — at see PROMISE — page 3 an inch of white and kicking off the holiday season. Shown above is the university’s Rangos School of Health Sciences. see EXHIBIT — page 2 Duquesne graduate student named Rolex Sailor of the Year ever to win an Olympic medal Kellen Stepler for his country. His first Olympic staff writer games was in 2008, when he was just 18 years old. During Getting into graduate school is a the 2016 Olympic games in Rio, great accomplishment. However, Kontides represented his country so is being an Olympic athlete. as Cyprus’s flag bearer during Meet Pavlos Kontides, 28, a the opening ceremony, which graduate student at Duquesne was a “huge honor,” according to University and the 2018 Rolex Kontides. Sailor of the Year. Being recognized as the Rolex The Rolex award, considered Sailor of the Year is an honor to be one of the highest a sailor that Kontides has been dreaming can receive in recognition of for more than 14 years. of their accomplishments in “To achieve it really means sailing, is awarded to just one a lot for me, and all the people female and one male each year. supporting me,” Kontides said. Along with that, Kontides was “It has been a long journey and also a silver medalist in the 2012 I feel really proud and blessed London Summer Olympics and is to have my name on that trophy currently pursuing his Masters of with all the sailing legends I grew Science in sports business online up admiring.” at the Palumbo-Donahue School As of 2017, the population of Business. Courtesy of Pavlos Kontides of Cyprus is only 1.18 million. Hailing from Cyprus, Kontides Kontides shared his pride in Duquesne graduate student Pavlos Kontides, 28, sailed in various world championships, including the 2012 London became the first Cypriot athlete Olympics, where he won a silver medal in Men’s Laser class. He is the first athlete from Cyprus to win an Olympic medal. see SAILOR — page 3 opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... Wellbeing DU Quark Football team Stephen Hillen- Center writing contest advances burg dead at 57 Due to high demand, Courtney Boyd The famed Spongebob Dukes beat Towson the Center should announced creator’s legacy for first-ever playoff have more funding... winner... lives on... victory... @theduquesneduke PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 9 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Writer and art critic featured in library exhibit POLICE briefs EXHIBIT — from page 1

PB&J here! I hope everyone a time when many female char- had an enjoyable and delicious acters were dismissed, ignored Thanksgiving filled with lots of or vilified. Jameson discussed turkey, pumpkin pie and other at length the merits of female foods! Welcome back to cam- saints, characters and actresses, pus! Now, here are all the juicy and particularly focused on what details that you missed while makes a good female role model. you were gone. It is this careful examination On Nov. 13, an unknown actor of female characters, which was entered into Rockwell Hall, CTS unusual for Jameson’s time, that Suite and removed three iPhone intrigued graduate fellow Ange- 6 cellular phones from office line Morris. C14. The case is still active. “Getting a chance to see a wom- Also on Nov. 13, Residence an pull Shakespeare characters Life in St. Ann’s Hall detected and say, ‘This is a good role model an odor of marijuana. Two res- for young women,’ was an incred- ident students were found to ible opportunity,” Morris said. be in possession of marijuana For Engel, the most fascinat- and were referred to the Office ing part of Jameson’s work was of Student Conduct. how she linked theological fig- On Nov. 16, a Pittsburgh de- ures like Catholic saints to popu- tective requested that DU po- lar actresses and stage heroines lice speak to a Duquesne stu- of her time. The project, after all, dent about a stolen sign from started with research Engel was PPG Paints Arena. The student doing on actresses and celebri- Olivia Higgins/Staff Photographer was referred to the Office of ties in the 1800s. In her research Duquesne University’s Gumberg Library is featuring an exhibit detailing the works of 19th-century writer and art critic Student Conduct. on actresses of the time like Sar- Anna Brownell Jameson. The newly-introduced exhibit will be open for the Duquesne community to visit until May 3. ah Siddons and Fanny Kemble — to whom Jameson actually of celebrity worship back to reli- department helped purchase. ter’s illustrations, done by Wal- dedicated one of her works — gious idolatry. From there, Engel Engel and Morris’ extensive ter Paget in the 1880s, open for JOKE of the day Engel came across the Gumberg did more research into the sub- research ultimately lead to them display. The display highlights Library’s vast collection of Jame- ject with Morris with the help of pitching the exhibit idea to the some of Jameson’s most perti- Knock, Knock... son’s works on both Catholic art funding from the Albert Labriola Gumberg Library. nent observations about theatri- Who’s there? and stage heroines. Fund and an internal National “The librarians are amazing,” cal heroines and female religious Lettuce... “I saw a lot of similarities be- Endowment for the Humanities Engel said. “Tracie Ballock and figures, and features analysis and Lettuce who? tween how [Jameson] rapturous- grant from the McAnulty College Tom White were very enthusias- commentary on her works. Lettuce in! It’s cold outside! ly talks about theatrical heroines and Graduate School of Liberal tic about it.” The Anna Jameson’s Women: and saints,” Engel said. Arts. Morris, in fact, located a The exhibit itself features the Heroines, Actress, and Saints Exhi- This particularly piqued her signed, barely-touched copy of rare copies of Sacred and Leg- bition will be in the library’s first- interest, she said, as many ce- Jameson’s works from the 1850s, endary Art and Shakespeare’s floor Simon Silverman Phenom- JOIN THE DUKE! lebrity theorists trace the idea which the library and the English Heroines, with many of the lat- enology Center Gallery until May 3.

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November 29, 2018 News THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 Olympic silver medalist receives highest honor in sailing SAILOR — from page 1 Kontides is able to manage both his schoolwork and sailing. representing and earning the “I love business, and the accomplishment, being from combination of sport and such a small country. business was exactly what I “It is also important to show to wanted,” Kontides says. youngsters that even being from The university’s online courses a small nation, by believing in allow Kontides to continue with yourself and working hard, you his busy lifestyle, and he notes can achieve amazing results,” that Duquesne was the only Kontides said. school to offer the course he was Kontides began sailing in 1999 looking for and was able to meet at Limassol Nautical Class, and all his requirements. has never looked back. Despite receiving this high “I really love sailing because it honor, Kontides still has big is very challenging and unique,” goals for himself — one being the Kontides said. “Every day is 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. different as you depend on “We have two years until Tokyo the conditions, and of course Olympic games, and I would give whenever you are out there it everything I have to prepare sailing you feel freedom; you and be ready as much as my body are just switched off from what’s and mind can take,” Kontides happening on the shore and you said. “Doing that will give me a Courtesy of Pavlos Kontides live in a different world.” good chance to be on the podium, Kontides was recognized as the Rolex Sailor of the Year, one of the highest honors a sailor can receive. Shown above is Kon- Even with such a busy life, which I am dreaming of.” tides competing in the Sailing World Championships in Denmark in 2018, where he won his second successive world sailing title. Local universities offer graduate Facebook expands scholarships to Promise alumni its local news feature PROMISE — from page 1 AP — Facebook is cautiously ex- This time around, Facebook em- panding a feature that shows people ployees went to some of the cities business, liberal arts, education and natural and local news and information, includ- they were launching in and met with environmental sciences graduate programs. ing missing-person alerts, road clo- users. They tried to predict problems At CMU, specifically its Heinz College of Infor- sures, crime reports and school an- by doing “pre-mortem” assessments, mation Systems and Public Policy, eligible stu- nouncements. she said. That is, instead of a “post- dents will be offered aid per semester if enrolled Called “Today In,” the service mortem” where engineers dissect in one of the university’s professional master’s shows people information from their what went wrong after the fact, they programs, according to university officials. These towns and cities from such sources tried to anticipate how people might programs include arts and entertainment, cyber- as news outlets, government entities misuse a feature — for financial gain, security, information technology, healthcare and and community groups. Facebook for example. public policy. launched the service in January with Facebook isn’t saying how long it Duquesne University is a founding preferred six cities and expanded that to 25, has been taking this “pre-mortem” college partner of the Pittsburgh Promise, offer- then more. On Wednesday, “Today approach, though the practice isn’t ing housing awards and aid to eligible Promise In” is expanding to 400 cities in the unique to the company. Nonetheless, students at the undergraduate level, in addition U.S. — and a few others in Australia. it’s a significant step given that many to academic support services that aim to ensure The move comes as Facebook of Facebook’s current problems stem Promise-student retention and success at the tries to shake off its reputation as a from its failure to foresee how bad university. According to the university officials, hotbed for misinformation and elec- actors might co-opt the service. approximately 250 Duquesne undergraduate stu- tions-meddling and rather a place Facebook also hopes the feature’s dents receive Pittsburgh Promise scholarships. for communities and people to come slow rollout will prevent problems. David Fortna, associate director of graduate ad- together and stay informed. HOW IT WORKS missions at Duquesne, explained the university’s Facebook isn’t paying anyone to To find out if “Today In” is avail- long-standing relationship with the Pittsburgh include posts, nor can a business or able in your city or town, tap the Promise, offering students opportunities at the group pay to be listed — at least for “menu” icon with the three horizon- undergraduate level. now. “Today In” is the brainchild of tal lines. Then scroll down until you Courtesy of Duquesne University “With the impact and growth the Promise has the Facebook Journalism project, a see it. You can choose to see the local had since it began, expanding efforts to support Duquesne and Carnegie Mellon universities partnered broad undertaking to boost the news updates directly in your news feed. Promise alumni at the graduate level seemed like with Pittsburgh Promise to offer graduate scholarships. industry, including local news. Of For now, the company is offering a great next step,” Fortna said. “It’s important for to find employment other ways, most likely work- course, Facebook, along with other this only in small and mid-sized cit- Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania that Pitts- ing minimum wage jobs,” Fortna said. “If they had internet companies, is partly to ies such as Conroe, Texas, Morgan- burgh Promise alumni have access to high-quality higher paying jobs, jobs that required graduate blame for the decline of local print town, West Virginia, and Santa Fe, graduate education.” school, they would have the money to buy extra . New Mexico. Large cities such as The Pittsburgh Promise aims to provide all chil- things – vehicles, Kennywood tickets, or more ex- Here are some things to know New York or Los Angeles have added dren with the opportunity to continue their edu- pensive clothes at a local boutique – thus increas- about this effort, and why it matters: challenges, such as an abundance cation after high school. According to its website, ing revenue at local businesses and improving the THE BIG PICTURE of news and information, and may the organization has a vision of “a future where Pittsburgh economy.” It’s something users have asked need to be broken up into smaller all our urban youth are equipped to reach post- With a growing demand for professionals with for, the company says. Think of it as neighborhoods. secondary success, our public schools serve all advanced education, Fortna shared how Duquesne’s an evolution of a “trending” feature The posts in “Today In” are curat- children excellently, our city is flourishing in all efforts will aid Promise alumni meet this demand, the company dropped earlier this ed by artificial intelligence; there is its neighborhoods and our workforce is widely di- while also aligning with the university’s mission year. That feature, which showed no human involvement. The service verse and highly skilled to advance a region that is and goals. news articles that were popular aggregates posts from the Facebook good and just for all.” “Access to high-quality education in a sup- among users, was rife with such pages for news organizations, gov- Fortna believes the newly offered aid will portive and inclusive environment is important problems as fake news and accusa- ernment agencies and community greatly benefit Promise alumni, not only provid- for Pittsburgh,” Fortna said. “We hope that this tions of bias. groups like dog shelters. For this rea- ing them opportunities to attain higher-paying scholarship is incentive for those with roots in Anthea Watson Strong, product son, a kid couldn’t declare a snow jobs but improving the city’s economy as a result. Pittsburgh to advance their education and build a manager for local news and communi- day, because “Today In” relies on “These scholarships create opportunities for future here.” ty information, said her team learned the school’s official page. Discussion students who otherwise would not have the re- Visit www.duq.edu/promise-alum to learn from the problems with that feature. posts from local Facebook groups sources to attend graduate school. If students more about eligibility, available programs and “We feel deeply the mistakes of may also be included. Facebook will are unable to attend college, they will be forced other project details. our foremothers and forefathers,” group posts by section, such as news, she said. events and group discussions. 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Trump suggestions undermine free press editorial staff “Congress shall make no law re- editor-in-chief Raymond Arke specting an establishment of reli- managing editor Kailey Love gion, or prohibiting the free exercise news editor Gabriella DiPietro thereof; or abridging the freedom of opinions editor Ollie Gratzinger speech, or of the press; or the right features editor Hallie Lauer a&e editor Josiah Martin of the people peaceably to assemble, sports editor Adam Lindner and to petition the Government for a layout editor Madison Pastrick redress of grievances.” photo editor Katia Faroun We started a news article in this ex- administrative staff act same fashion a few weeks back, to introduce our coverage of Duquesne’s adviser Paula Reed Ward ad manager Madison Pastrick First Amendment Conference. As email us: [email protected] journalists, we value the First Amend- ment to the highest degree, of course, as it allows for us to operate in the realm of the free press. We have written countless times about President Trump’s negative view of the media, and the danger his “For us, if we’re rhetoric poses to the safety of journal- ists and the pillar of free press that we going to become hold dear. However, his latest outcry against the media has the alarm bells prominent, we Cartoon by Jordan Callahan ringing much louder than usual. “While CNN doesn’t do great in the United States based on ratings, out- have to beat in focus... side of the U.S. they have very little competition. Throughout the world, Pitt.” Baraboo school district should punish students for Nazi salute CNN has a powerful voice portray- F ing the United States in an unfair and — Keith Dambrot Ollie Gratzinger pre-prom photos can get off opted as one of the 10 amend- false way,” Trump tweeted on Nov. opinions editor scot-free. The double standard ments in the Bill of Rights. Hit- 26. “Something has to be done, in- You just read Now tweet is as insidious as it is obvious. ler hadn’t happened yet. No one cluding the possibility of the United Furthermore, many school dis- was walking around throwing photograph taken last States starting our own Worldwide our thoughts. us yours. tricts don’t allow their students to up the Nazi salute back then. spring has recently gone Network to show the World the way wear bandanas, hoods or hats be- So much of our history hadn’t viral, sparking outrage we really are, GREAT!” @TheDuquesneDuke A cause of fears surrounding gang yet been conceived, so every among Holocaust memorial To translate: the president is pro- affiliations, and in others, you can time we evoke First Amendment groups and concerned citizens posing a state run media network to be suspended for finger rights in issues like this, we’re alike. In it, a group of combat what he views as “unfavor- guns or other symbols calling upon ghosts from an high-school-aged and perceived as crude. I era long passed. We bind our- able coverage” of his administration editorial mostly white young and policy agenda. Fox News isn’t can’t think of a sym- selves to a time that isn’t ours, men from Wis- bol more crude to people whose writing doesn’t enough to satisfy him, apparently. consin posed for and offensive reflect the social conscious we Just to list some of the countries policy a prom picture, than the Nazi sa- claimed to have developed over their faces alight that do something similar: North lute, especially so the years. The Duquesne Duke is the student- with laughter Korea, China, Iran, Saudi Arabia and written, student-managed soon after 11 Jews When the Founding Fathers and their arms Russia just to name a few. According of Duquesne University. It is published were killed barely wrote the Bill of Rights, they every Thursday during the academic held high in a to the Reporters Without Borders 15 minutes away hadn’t anticipated the way the year except during semester breaks and Nazi salute. 2018 World Press Freedom Index, holidays, and prior to final exams. The from Duquesne’s world would be in 2018. They Even though which ranks 180 countries based on Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- campus. hadn’t anticipated the Holo- ions of the editors of The Duke and does the photographer, how they treat press, these countries For Jews, the caust. They didn’t know or par- not necessarily reflect the views of the a parent, claimed social wounds ticularly care about the social earned scores such as 180, 176, 164, students, faculty, administration, stu- the boys were sim- dent government or the University pub- from last month’s repercussions of hate speech 169 and 148, respectively. So, clearly ply waving goodbye to lications board. Op-ed columns do not horror are still tender and hateful gestures. How, we’d be in good company! reflect the opinions of The Duke, but their mothers and fathers, and raw, and even though then, could the actions of the Worldwide, violence against jour- rather are the sole opinions of the col- testimony from a fellow student, umnists themselves. the picture was taken long be- boys in Wisconsin be protected seen in the top right of the pic- nalists is growing. The Committee fore, it still plays into the kind by something that hadn’t been to Protect Journalists has counted Letters policy ture not taking part, confirmed of horrid rhetoric that makes anticipated at all? Letters to the editor must be typed, the intentions of his peers and 47 murders of journalists in 2018. terrible things like Oct. 27 pos- double-spaced and include the writ- claimed that “they knew it was Baraboo School District has a The environment is not getting er’s name, school/department and sible, and makes it even harder wrong, but they still did it.” responsibility to protect all of its safer, and the encouragement of phone number for verification. Letters to heal from. should be no longer than 300 words The blunt cultural insensitivi- students from the ignorance and authoritarianism will only make it This isn’t an issue of free and should be delivered to The Duke ty and historical blindness seems bigotry that propagates hate. By more dangerous. office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed speech: It’s about the safety and obvious, and yet according to failing to punish the boys in- The president’s support for author- to [email protected] by 5 p.m. wellbeing of all students in all Tuesday. The editors reserve the right NBC News, Baraboo School Dis- volved in this incident, it’s in- schools. First Amendment rights itarian control of the media is a dan- to edit any and all submitted copies. trict won’t punish the students directly sending a message that All letters must be verified before being shouldn’t protect those who act gerous shattering of norms that will involved because of their “First the kind of behavior they dem- published. hatefully from the consequences open a Pandora’s box to the worst of Amendment rights.” onstrated is not only acceptable, Corrections/clarifications Young girls can be punished of their actions. In fact, it’s time America’s demons. Future politicians but protected. This epitomizes Readers should report any story or for showing their shoulders in we modify and update the Con- will follow in his example. Democra- photo error to The Duke. All legitimate the privilege of young, suburban errors will be corrected in print the fol- school, sent home if their skirts stitution so that it can better cies like Hungary and Turkey have lowing edition. are too short or made to change apply to the vices and virtues of white men and encourages a cy- moved to dictatorships after the gov- modernity. cle of consequence evasion. We ernment transformed the countries’ Contact if their outfit is considered “dis- tracting.” But, as it turns out, A lot has changed since 1776 need to combat hate in our soci- media into their playthings. email [email protected] young men who salute Hitler and since 1791, when the First ety before it becomes too late to see STAFF ED— page 11 and praise white power in their Amendment was initially ad- fix what’s broken. Opinions 5 Wellbeing Center deserves more funding to better serve students

Lauren Humphreys to turn to that can help them work through all else, and may not think that spending staff columnist their stressors and keep themselves emo- more money on a center revolving around tionally and mentally healthy. mental health would look good publicity ny college student in the 21st century Its physical health equivalent, Health Servic- wise. In regard to the distribution of the knows that sinking feeling when that es (located on the second floor of the Union), funds the university receives, obviously ac- Aall too familiar email comes in — “Se- also sees a high amount of students, but ben- ademics take precedence over all else. mester Bill Posted.” Rising tuition prices efits from a higher amount of staff and a lower On the university’s 990 Form, it is reported across the country (and the hefty student loan staff-to-client ratio. Disregarding the previous that the university spends $223 million for bill that will eventually come with it) could and necessary expenses listed, where else is Educational Programs, while $56 million is possibly be the biggest stressor for post-sec- the money going that a slight change in budget allocated for all student services. Recently, the ondary students in the modern world. Upon to hire more counselors cannot be granted? university announced that a major renovation receiving that first gut-wrenching bill, many Carissa Haslam/Staff Photographer What could possibly be more important than of the Palumbo Center will occur in the near students wonder where exactly their tuition the continued sense of wellbeing amongst the future. While it is known that the money used are all seeing a very high number of clients dollars are going. Generally, tuition monies students of the Duquesne community? There to perform the renovations is not coming from individually, and the two triage counselors are are spent on room, board, student activities have been many students (as well as staff) seeing an even higher number of clients per student tuition, but from outside funding, it and professor and staff salaries. But what day. Unfortunately, the Center as a whole is who have asked this question frequently. Bar- begs the question — if Duquesne can locate about the other expenditures, ones that are booked out until the upcoming spring semes- ring traumatic events, what will it take for the outside funding and use their connections to just as vital to the interests of college students ter, meaning students who are interested in university to allocate appropriate funds to the renovate an athletic building, why can’t the that aren’t allocated for in the budget? This is therapy cannot begin their sessions until after whole of the Department of Student Life? same be done for the Counseling Center? currently an issue here at Duquesne Univer- they return from their winter break. A solution to these questions is unlikely It can, and should, be argued that men- sity, particularly in regard to the University None of these scheduling conflicts are to occur in the near future. As far as the stu- tal health is more important to the over- Counseling and Wellbeing Center. the fault of the students nor the Counseling dents know, an increase in budget for the all wellbeing of students. If the university Throughout the last few years, there has Center, but rather, it is an issue of budget- University Counseling and Wellbeing Cen- Counseling and Wellbeing Center crum- been a spike in interest for the services the ing. As previous incidents (coupled with the ter is not even on the table at the moment. bles in on itself due to internal pressure Center provides. Of course, higher overall in- high amount of new and recurring clients) It will take a lot of push and pull to get the with not enough external assistance, the terest in counseling could never be considered have shown, there is a massive student university to see the sheer need that is oc- students, and therefore Duquesne Univer- a bad thing. However, the increased influx of interest in counseling. The services of the curring right under its eyes. While mental sity as a whole, will suffer. students seeking therapy has led to a lopsided center itself are crucial to the wellbeing of health has been destigmatized in recent ratio of clients to counselors. The current li- Duquesne’s student population. Without years, the current administration of the Lauren Humphreys is a student employee censed psychologists employed by Duquesne them, students would not have a safe space university seems to value appearance over in the Duquesne Wellbeing Center. As they remain a pressing concern, eating disorders must be destigmatized

Alyse Kaminski cally and mentally frail, which is the age and it’s programmed into staff columnist absolute last thing she is. their minds,” said Zornow. Zornow came to the realization A study from Macquarie Univer- hen I got a call late this that although her eating disorder sity and the University of New South summer from my best affected her physically, it was more Wales found that 30 minutes on Wfriend saying that she so her mental health that needed Instagram can “make women fix- had been diagnosed with an eating attention, something else that has ate negatively on their weight and disorder, the world came to a halt. its own stigmatization. appearance.” They analyzed 350 How hadn’t I known? I thought “It’s a matter of mental health, American and Australian women. as her best friend, things like this but as I’ve gone through treat- When we scroll through Insta- would be obvious to me. Turns ment I’ve realized that people gram, it’s guaranteed we will see out, they’re not. want to help you, and they want to two things: extremely skinny mod- So, this semester my roommate see you to the end,” Zornow said. els and a new dietary and exercise and best pal, Abby Zornow, stayed I’ll always stand behind the craze that cannot be healthy, like home from Duquesne and worked belief that mental health, as well the Keto Diet. Courtesy of Teens Against Anorexia on regaining her physical and as eating disorders, needs to be “We have a diet culture and an According to Teens Against Anorexia, 91 percent of college girls have tried dieting. mental health. I could not be more talked about. As soon as people exercise culture. There is a very thin proud of the strength she has shown get comfortable talking about line between healthy habits and dis- but it’s definitely something to These last few months have shown me over the past three months and topics that make them uncom- ordered habits and that gets blurred think about the next time you say me her true colors and even in her I wanted to share her story. From fortable, we’ll realize that a lot of because of our culture,” Zornow said. to yourself, “It would never hap- dark times, she remains bright. a recent talk with her, I learned so us go through similar things on It is important to stress, pen to one of my friends.” Always Her strength and determination much about the truth, misconcep- one level or another. though, that it’s not just women look out for your loved ones. to get back to her healthy self has tions, social pressures and stigma I also think that a stigma sur- who have eating disorders. I Abby’s experience taught me a been one of the most inspiring behind eating disorders. rounding eating disorders is that think there are more social influ- lot about eating disorders. I can’t things I ever seen. She epitomizes It’s important for people to realize it’s a choice, but it absolutely is ences for women, but there are really say I ever thought about this idea that eating disorders, or what eating disorders can look like. not. There are so many environ- some for men, too. It is very nor- them before, but now I feel like any mental or physical illness, do “People think that people with mental and even genetic factors mal to see men struggling with they need to be talked about. The not make one weak. eating disorders look sick and that go into this. It has been sci- them as well. Abby told me that same goes for overall body im- If she could say one thing to bone thin. That stigmatizes it in entifically proven that 40 to 60 in her group, she saw younger age and positivity. I am not the herself five years ago it would be the sense that people think an- percent of the risk for eating dis- boys and men getting the same first girl to stand in front of the this: “Don’t let what other people orexia is someone who is pale and orders is due to genetic factors. treatment that she was. mirror just wishing my body was think influence you. You are an thin and bruising and dying, which Not only this but, our culture Eating disorders in college, different, and I will not be the intelligent, kind and amazing in- is very untrue,” Zornow said. promotes women having a spe- both among men and women, are last. However, by normalizing dividual. Beauty on the outside There’s a misconception that cific body type. “In general, the common. According to the Na- conversations about things like doesn’t matter as much as beauty people with disordered eating have culture is that celebrities are thin tional Eating Disorders Associa- body image and eating disorders, on the inside. You don’t need to a specific body type. It worried Zor- and models are super thin. There tion, 10 to 20 percent of girls and everyone will feel more comfort- be anyone else to be beautiful.” now that if people knew what she is this picture of what the perfect 4 to 10 percent of boys in college able with themselves. And if that doesn’t scream that was going through, they would look woman looks like. I think that have some form of an eating dis- I cannot end this piece without things will get better, I don’t at her as though she looked physi- young girls see that from a young order. It may not sound like a lot, bragging about my best friend. know what will. Opinions November 29, 2018 6 FEATURES D.U. Quark writing contest winner announced ed on the Quark’s website research that the EIC allows Ashley Newman on Nov. 21, is titled “A New for can help with advance- staff writer American Electron Ion Col- ments in medicine, comput- lider On The Way: What It ing and homeland security. Means for Particle Accelera- Boyd says of nuclear phys- fter over a month of an- tor Science and Duquesne ics that “the field is full of ticipation, Duquesne’s Students.” opportunities because there Quark journal finally A The National Science Ad- is much to learn about na- chose Courtney Boyd as the visory Committee urged the ture at the subatomic level.” winner for their 2018 writ- ing contest. The Quark is National Science Foundation There is much research to be Duquesne’s scientific student and the United States De- done, and the EIC would help run journal. partment of Energy back in with that immensely. This contest was meant to Oct. 2015 to build an EIC in According to Boyd, the EIC raise awareness of the journal America. that she wrote about will be and boost student involve- An electron ion collider included with the other ac- ment in its creation. The con- (EIC), according to Boyd, “ac- celerators that are located celerates electrons on one at the Brookhaven National test was open to all students Courtesy Courtney Boyd submit entries by the Oct. 14 side and ions on the other Laboratory in Upton, New York and the Thomas Jeffer- Sophomore Courtney Boyd wanted to show people “how exciting nucle- deadline. The contest asked close to the speed of light.” ar physics research is” which led her to submit her writing to The Quark. for a submission of a writing The electrons and ions are son National Laboratory in or art piece that included a then forced into each other Newport News, Virginia. It ha Benmokhtar, an assistant how exciting nuclear physics scientific application with the using energy and different has not been decided which professor at Duquesne, for research is.” She was able to incentive of a gift card for the measurements are recorded of the two laboratories will years at the laboratory. Two work with Benmokhtar and winner. such as position, velocity and house the EIC yet. The loca- juniors, Elise Aaron and Col- a few other world-renowned Boyd is a sophomore at angles. EICs help physicists tion will be decided by the lin McCauley, were chosen physicists last summer, re- Duquesne. She is majoring in study and understand quan- U. S. Department of Energy’s for internships at the labo- searching protons. During physics and is a member of tum chromodynamics, which, Office of Nuclear Physics. ratory last summer. Boyd her research at the Thomas the Society of Physics Majors, according to Boyd, is “the the- The office will also decide says that because of this con- Jefferson National Labora- which she says meets Thurs- ory where the strong force be- the schedule of construction nection, Duquesne physics tory, she was given the op- day nights in Fisher Hall tween quarks is due to gluon for the EIC. The project is ex- students will be given more portunity to the other accel- and is open to anyone look- force carriers and their prop- pected to cost about one bil- opportunities to work with erators. ing for more information on erty called color.” lion dollars. this technology. Benmokhtar Boyd ended her article by Duquesne Physics. Her sub- Boyd explained in her sub- Duquesne has a strong is on the local collaboration thanking Benmokhtar for mission can be found on the mission that if the U. S. wish- connection with the Thomas team for the new EIC. being her mentor, and en- Quark’s website under “Con- es to remain “a nuclear sci- Jefferson National Labora- Boyd said she chose the couraging students to join test Submissions.” ence powerhouse,” an EIC is tory, as Duquesne students EIC for her submission topic Duquesne’s Society of Phys- The winning project, post- a necessary investment. The have been working with Fati- because she “wanted to show ics Majors. 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The think on Dec. 23, so that alone full of great ideas for gifts for SPORTS 7 Duquesne pounds Towson, advances in playoffs For the first time in program history, Duquesne won an FCS playoff game, topping No. 16-ranked Towson on Nov. 24, 31-10. Next up is a familiar foe in No. 5 South Dakota State

Adam Lindner they’ve put in — to get together as a group their past four contests, outscoring oppo- sports editor and to fight through adversity.” nents 203-100 in that span. Indeed, the win is monumental for Schmitt said he’s glad that Duquesne has Duquesne’s football team did something Duquesne, a school that had only ever been faced the Jackrabbits recently, compliments on Saturday, Nov. 24 that it had never done to the FCS playoffs once before, in 2015. of an Aug. 31, 2017 game in Brookings. The before — win an NCAA FCS playoff game. No. 16 Towson, one of six teams from the Dukes fell, 51-13, to begin their season. It did it in dominant fashion, too, topping Colonial Athletic Association to qualify for “It’s good we’ll be familiar with the sur- No. 16 Towson, 31-10, thanks in large part the playoffs in 2018, was heavily favored roundings. And, an understanding of what to some 31 unanswered points, 28 of them against the NEC’s Dukes. their program is like because they’re a top- coming in the second half. Duquesne’s of- fense sputtered early, but a consistent de- fensive effort kept the Dukes in the game. Sloppy weather aided in defining the game’s character, giving rise to a tough day throwing the ball for Towson quarterback Tom Flacco, plus a memorable performance on the ground for Dukes tailback A.J. Hines. Flacco and the Tigers were limited to only Courtesy of ESPN 127 yards through the air, while Hines bull- Jackrabbits QB Taryn Christion outruns Duquesne dozed his way to 175 yards rushing to go defenders during an Aug. 31, 2017 game in Brook- ings, South Dakota. Christion threw for 254 yards along with one touchdown. and five touchdowns and ran for an additional 96 Hines reeled in 71 receiving yards on the yards in a 51-13 South Dakota State win. day, as well, all of which came via his 71- yard touchdown catch in the third quarter. first playoff game,” Schmitt said. “I think it’s The score, which gave the Dukes a 17-10 huge for the program. lead at the time, ended up being the game’s “It’s for everybody. It takes administra- deciding score. tion, support staff, strength & conditioning, Adam Lindner/Sports Editor Head Coach Jerry Schmitt, in his 14th coaches, players. It’s big for alums because The Dukes wrap up practice at Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field under a dark, chilly November sky on season at Duquesne, said he was thrilled to those guys have all been through the pro- Wednesday evening. The snowy weather should prepare the Dukes well for their upcoming trip. be able to finally make this breakthrough cess of building this program continuously.” with his program. Schmitt continued, saying he’s even more Duquesne will be even heavier underdogs five program in the country on a year-to- “First of all, I’m really happy for these proud of this specific group because of the this Saturday, Dec. 1, when it will take on year basis. kids — everything they’ve been through, adversity that they’ve endured. No. 5 South Dakota State. The Jackrabbits “We’ve played against them. We know the and the staff, to be the team that won their “It’s rewarding for them for the work have averaged 50.75 points per game over level we have to play to compete with them.”

Did You Know? Last season, Duquesne traveled 1,089 miles to face then-No. 4 South Dakota State on Aug. 31, 2017.

Did You Know? Junior Dukes running back A.J. Hines currently sits at No. 3 on the NCAA FCS rushing yards leaderboard. Through 11 games played, Hines has amassed Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics 1,499 yards and 15 rushing Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics Dukes Coach Jerry Schmitt, pictured above, was named the ’s Coach of the Year scores on 256 attempts. A.J. Hines (right, No. 32) embraces some of his of- after an 8-3 regular season with Duquesne. After securing yet another NEC title, this time on Nov. 17 at fensive linemen after scoring a touchdown on Nov. Central Connecticut State, Schmitt led DU to its first-ever FCS playoff win on Nov. 24 over No. 16 Towson. 24 at No. 16 Towson. The Dukes won, 31-10.

NCAA CFP Rankings — Week 14 2018 End-of-Season NEC Standings

Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next FBS Note: Each top-10 team listed as Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next 1. Alabama 8-0 12-0 W12 12/1 vs. 4 Georgia* playing a game this weekend is partici- 1. Duquesne 5-1 9-3* W6 12/1 @ No. 5 S. Dakota St. 2. Clemson 8-0 12-0 W12 12/1 vs. Pitt* pating in their respective conference 2. Sacred Heart 5-1 7-4 W1 N/A 3. Notre Dame* N/A 12-0 W12 TBD championship game. 3. Cent. Conn. St. 4-2 6-5 L1 N/A 4. Georgia 7-1 11-1 W5 12/1 vs. 1 Alabama* 4. Wagner 3-3 4-7 W2 N/A 5. Oklahoma 8-1 11-1 W6 12/1 vs. 14 Texas* NEC Note: Duquesne was 8-3 at the 5. Bryant 2-4 6-5 W1 N/A 6. Ohio State 8-1 11-1 W4 12/1 vs. 21 N’Western* regular season’s ending before topping No. 16 Towson in the first round of the 6. Saint Francis U 2-4 4-7 L2 N/A 7. Michigan 8-1 10-2 L1 TBD FCS playoffs on Nov. 24. 7. Robert Morris 0-6 2-9 L4 N/A 8. UCF 8-0 11-0 W11 12/1 vs. Memphis*

9. Florida 5-3 9-3 W3 TBD

10. LSU 5-3 9-3 L1 TBD 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE CFP field solidifying ahead of league championships

AP — Oklahoma is on the doorstep of the The top three teams in the selection pressed with the Bulldogs they just throw and the Pac-12 will get just one team in the College Football Playoff. committee’s rankings held steady for a them in there at No. 4, despite the two loss- New Year’s Six. The Sooners were No. 5 in the pivotal sec- fourth straight week. Alabama, Clemson es and lack of a conference championship. ond-to-last College Football Playoff rank- and Notre Dame — all unbeaten — are That seems extreme considering the com- IF FORM HOLDS ings released Tuesday night, ahead of Ohio Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Georgia moved into the mittee has yet to include a two-loss team in State heading into championship weekend fourth spot that was previously occupied the playoff, bypassing ones with conference If all the favorites win and the committee when the final four will be set. by Michigan, heading into its SEC champi- championships for one-loss teams without. doesn’t become infatuated with Georgia, The biggest question facing the selec- onship game against Alabama. It’s a given But if Ohio State and/or Oklahoma are un- the New Year’s Six bowls will likely look tion committee this week was how much to the SEC winner makes the playoff. Maybe impressive winners on Saturday — or they like this: value Ohio State’s 62-39 blowout of Michi- the loser, too. both lose — the CFP could have two SEC Orange Bowl (semifinal): No. 1 Ala- gan on Saturday. The answer: The Buckeyes Notre Dame is already in the clubhouse teams in it for the second straight season. bama vs. No. 4 Oklahoma. moved up four spots but were still stuck be- at 12-0 and Clemson faces Pittsburgh in And, just to make even more people angry, Cotton Bowl (semifinal): No. 2 Clem- hind the Sooners. the Atlantic Coast Conference champion- Notre Dame’s inclusion would mean three son vs. No. 3 Notre Dame. ship game. That leaves one spot very much of the Power Five conferences would not be (Note: Alabama is close to Arlington, in play. represented. Texas, but Oklahoma is even closer. CFP Ohio State faces Northwestern (8-4) in protocol directs the committee to give the the Big Ten championship in Indianapolis IS CLEMSON IN ALREADY? No. 1 seed as much of a home-field advan- and Oklahoma rematches Texas (9-3) in the tage as possible. Would that be served if the Big 12 title game in Arlington, Texas. The Looks good for the Tigers. Don’t bet on No. 4 is playing closest to home?) Longhorns handed the Sooners their only Clemson losing to Pitt (7-5) in the Atlantic Rose Bowl (Big Ten/Pac-12): Ohio regular-season loss in October. Ohio State’s Coast Conference championship game this State-Washington. lone loss was by 29 points at Purdue. weekend — seriously, do not do that. If it Sugar Bowl (Big 12/SEC): Texas vs. Can the Buckeyes vault past the Sooners were to happen, though, would it really be Georgia. if both win Saturday? worse than losing to Purdue the way Ohio Peach Bowl (at-large/at-large): Mich- There is some precedent. In 2014, Ohio State did? And could the committee really igan vs. Florida. State beat Wisconsin 59-0 in the Big Ten pass over Clemson’s balance on both sides Fiesta Bowl (at-large/at-large): UCF vs championship game and jumped from of the ball — fourth in offensive yards per LSU. sixth to fourth, passing co-Big 12 champi- play and third in defensive yards per play — ons Baylor and TCU. The Buckeyes might for the lopsided Sooners? need a similar performance to have a shot Not having that conference champion- this time. ship could get tricky, and Ohio State and What else could make for mystery head- Oklahoma fans would cry strength of sched- ing into selection Sunday? ule because of a down year in the ACC, but Courtesy of USA TODAY having played Texas A&M and South Caro- Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, pictured throwing a pass against Auburn last weekend, MAXIMUM OUTRAGE lina outside the conference means the num- hopes to lead the Crimson Tide to their sec- bers look OK there for the Tigers, too. ond-straight national title this January. First, The defense-smitten committee could be the Tide will have to get past Georgia in the presented with an alternative option for the TOUGH LOSS FOR THE COUGARS SEC championship. fourth spot depending on how things go in the SEC championship game. It will drive After Washington State lost to Washing- “I really don’t have a measurement for fans outside of SEC country out of their ton last Friday to hand the Huskies a spot closeness,” selection committee chairman minds, but Alabama seems like a lock to in the Pac-12 championship game, the as- Rob Mullens said when asked what sepa- make the playoff even if it loses — barring sumption was Wazzu was still in fine shape rated Ohio State and Oklahoma. some kind of epic beatdown of the Tide by for a big game. Maybe the Fiesta Bowl. Mullens cited Oklahoma’s historic offense. the Bulldogs in Atlanta. Note: Alabama has Upon further review, probably not. The Sooners are on pace to set an FBS record never lost a game by more than 14 points The Cougars (10-2) were ranked 13th, for yards per play, averaging 8.92. under Nick Saban. behind ninth-ranked Florida, 10th-ranked Courtesy of Sports Illustrated “While their defense has been a chal- What could make SEC haters even angri- LSU, 11th-ranked Washington and 12th- Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book eludes defend- lenge, their offense has been superior,” er? Alabama beats Georgia 31-28 on a last- ranked Penn State, all with three losses. ers during the Irish’s 24-17 win over USC on Sat- Mullens said. play field goal and the committee is so im- Wazzu will likely settle for the Alamo Bowl, urday in Los Angeles.

Bluff playing host to Division II Championship Festival

Adam Lindner Since being introduced in 2004, the fes- p.m. with No. 2 Wheeling Jesuit facing No. will be played at Rooney Field. Later, at sports editor tival has rotated from season-to-season and 7 Lewis University. 3 p.m., the women’s volleyball title game city-to-city, “giving all student-athletes and Two field hockey semifinal games will be will begin at the Palumbo Center. Within college sports, championship host institutions the opportunity to partake played at Duquesne on Thursday, as well, Along with Wheeling Jesuit and Lewis, the events are typically held independently of in this unique NCAA event.” at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The games will be held University of Tampa, Western Washington, one another. At the Division I level, events The festival’s latest rendition brings it to at Rooney Field. Wingate, Washburn University, Tarleton are not arranged strategically, leaving each Pittsburgh, where six national champions On Friday, Nov. 30, the winners from State and American International College will event as a solo act entering town. will be crowned in their respective sports in Thursday’s volleyball matches will face off in compete for the women’s volleyball crown. The NCAA’s Division II level of competi- the coming days. the semifinals, again at the Palumbo Center. West Chester, Shippensburg, East tion, however, employs a festival-type set- Teams will compete in men’s and women’s At 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, the Divi- Stroudsburg and Pace will battle for the ting for a selection of its championships. soccer, field hockey, volleyball, and men’s sion II field hockey championship game D-II field hockey title. According to the NCAA website, the divi- and women’s cross country in Pittsburgh, sion is the only NCAA grouping to participate making the Steel City the seventh city to host in what it calls “National Championship Festi- a D-II Festival. vals,” Olympic-style events in which a number Slippery Rock and Clarion are the event’s of national championships are held at a single two host institutions, and will work closely site over several days. The idea originated in alongside SportsPITTSBURGH — the sports the early 2000s, resulting in the first-ever fes- branch of Visit Pittsburgh — in hosting the tival in Orlando in the spring of 2004. festival. As part of the festivities, Duquesne Its purpose, per the NCAA website, is to will open its campus to some of the events “provide student-athletes with a champi- for numerous days, beginning Thursday. Adam Lindner/Sports Editor onships experience that exceeds what they The A.J. Palumbo Center will see four This week, Duquesne is helping to host various events on its campus for the NCAA’s D-II Festival. Rooney normally would enjoy in their conference or women’s volleyball quarterfinal matches Field will play host to the division’s field hockey semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 29, and its championship on NCAA postseason events.” on Thursday, Nov. 29, beginning at 12 Saturday, Dec. 1. Above, a banner drapes over a Rooney Field handrail on Wednesday evening.

November 29, 2018 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Week’s SpongeBob SquarePants creator dead at 57 Events Josiah Martin set of SpongeBob SquarePants. he had this whole underwater A&E editor While there, he created a comic terrarium with little models of Ugly Sweater Making Party book called The Intertidal Zone the characters, he had artwork, Wednesday, Dec. 3 @ 9 p.m. tephen Hillenburg, best to teach about marine life. As it he had Hawaiian music playing,” known as the creator of became clearer to him that art was Coleman said. “I think one of the The Ecology Club will be SpongeBob SquarePants, his calling, he applied to California most amazing things about his providing the sweaters and S decorations for this DIY event died on Nov. 26 at age 57. He had Institute of the Arts. pitch, after all the funny stuff – he been diagnosed with amyotrophic “I met with Jules Engle, who had character descriptions and in the NiteSpot. lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2017. was the head of the experimental an overview of the world that, it Hillenburg’s square, yellow animation program there, and was so complete, he knew who his 22nd Annual Night of Lights opus hit television screens in he looked at my work and said, characters were. It was amazing, Wednesday, Dec. 5 @ 4 p.m. ‘you belong here,’ immediately, and if you look back now, these Courtesy of Nine Digital Pty, Ltd. 1999. Inspired and informed , pictured in 2017. by Hillenburg’s love for marine and it totally changed my life,” years later, it’s all there in the The SGA will host its annual biology and his experiences as a Hillenburg said. original documents.” Even when Squidward, who Christmas celebrations in the director on Rocko’s Modern Life, With a proper education That consistency and concrete for all intents and purposes is student union, including the SpongeBob’s indescribable style in animation under his belt, quality of Hillenburg’s characters SpongeBob’s foil, sees an angry famous Christmas dinner in and original concept made the Hillenburg was able to find work helped carry SpongeBob through customer berate our childlike the Ballroom. Benefits from the series an immediate surprise hit at Rocko’s Modern Life. There, a nearly two decades, even through yellow hero to the point of tears various events will go toward for . writer encouraged Hillenburg to Hillenburg’s infamous departure in 1999’s “Pizza Delivery,” he Autism Speaks. While SpongeBob’s peers – take the underwater world of The between the series’ two film returns to throw the customer’s Hey Arnold, The Angry Beavers Intertidal Zone to television. adaptations in 2004 and 2015. pizza in his face. Nobody can resist and CatDog to name a few – During a visit to Duquesne in As Kenny put it during his talk at SpongeBob, and nobody can help were all well-received successes, Feb. 2018, Tom Kenny, the voice of Duquesne, Hillenburg needed to but empathize with him. none achieved the longevity, Spongebob SquarePants, said that take time to “surf, paint and hang Hillenburg wanted to create global recognition and cultural Hillenburg initially approached out with [his] wife and kid.” a character this lovable. He upcoming ubiquity of Hillenburg’s aquatic him saying, “I’ve got this idea for Even without Hillenburg, the succeeded, and his humble fry cook. Hundreds of people, from a show, it’s really stupid, it’ll never character of SpongeBob has creation still brings that unbridled releases animators to actors, are responsible go. It’s about a sponge that works remained just as he was presented joy to its viewers – once a for Spongebob’s success. However, at a restaurant.” to Nickelodeon 20 years ago. boardroom of Viacom executives, A Brief Inquiry into Online it is the vision and spirit of Hillenburg took this concept SpongeBob has no dark side – now a worldwide audience of Relationships Hillenburg that has made the show to Nickelodeon. Eric Coleman, he is, simply, joy and innocence people of all ages. The 1975 stand the test of time. then-vice president of animation incarnate. He is completely To reference a classic episode, Friday, Nov. 30 “After college, I got a job at what development and production, oblivious to the idea that there Stephen Hillenburg was “number was called the Orange County recalled Hillenburg’s over-the-top is any wrong in the world that one.” While his death is a blow to The pop-rock duo famous for Marine Institute … at Dana Point, pitch meeting in an interview for the he cannot fix himself. We, as an all who were raised on his works, songs like “Robbers” and “Some- California,” Hillenburg said in an aforementioned season 1 DVD. audience, are still drawn to that, the joy and innocence of his most body Else” is releasing their third interview for the season 1 DVD box “He had on his Hawaiian shirt, just as we were as children. famous creation lives on. album, which is already receiving praise from critics.

The Movie: Music from the Motion Picture Horoscopes Friday, Nov. 30

Yes, this is 20 years after Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces the film’s initial release. The soundtrack, which features (December 22- (January 20- (February 19- (November 23- artists such as Patti Smith, February 18) December 22) January 19) March 20) Elvis Costello, Beck and Mark Don’t eat Grandma’s Mothersbaugh is finally seeing a Stockpiling Romaine A surprise awaits you in vinyl release. lettuce ended up not Your chest hair will get your costume elf hat – cookies! It’s not really her! being your smartest stuck in your North Face Christmas lice! Something’s wrong! move. zipper! Ouch! Micro Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer (March 21-April 19) (April 20-May 20) (May 21-June 20) (June 21-July 22) review

Your haunted hayride Rare ceramics will Christmas magic makes Mamma Mia Austin Weber business will continue become more than a Have a fruity blast this your candies sentient – and they’re not happy to see an inexplicable hobby. They’ll be an winter! Eat Starbursts! Accompanied by a mini-viral hit decrease in revenue. obsession. about it. music video, indie musician Aus- tin Weber created this cover of the Abba classic with a driving, cascading synth backing track. Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio For no real discernable reason, Weber also chose to record the (July 23-August 22) (August 23- (September 23- (October 23- vocals while walking around September 22) October 22) November 22) various locales in Japan. Does In your Christmas it improve the song in any way? The birds have flown No. Do I love the song more stocking this year waits You will have to pawn Why do spirits haunt because of it? Yes. a delicious treat – loose south. And so have your your watch to buy a the earth? And why spaghetti. chances at passing this fancy hair comb. do they come to you? — Josiah Martin semester. 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Netflix reboots ‘80s classic She-Ra with more diverse cast Timothy Rush life about the real circumstances of queer icon, with hints of her attrac- staff writer the war. She is joined by Glimmer tion to Catra littered throughout (Karen Fukuhara), Princess of the series, something that appears s Dreamworks’ own Voltron: Bright Moon and commander of to be reciprocated by Catra, as she Legendary Defender comes the rebellion against the Horde, and feels betrayed on a very deep level to a close in its final season, Bow (Marcus Scribner), Glimmer’s by Adora’s defection. Characters A best friend and exceptional archer. Netossa (Krystal Joy Brown) and Netflix makes the move in remaking another classic cartoon in its most Hordak (Keston John) rules the Castaspella (Sandra Oh) make up recent Netflix Original Series, She- Horde from his throne in the a confirmed lesbian couple intro- Ra and the Princesses of Power. Fright Zone, entrusting most activ- duced later in the season. And Initially pitched to Netflix by ities to the mysterious Shadow Horde soldier and princess Scorpia showrunner Noelle Stevenson as a Weaver (Lorraine Toussaint), who (Lauren Ash) develops feelings for single-season remake of the clas- uses this position to carry out her Catra during their time working sic She-Ra: Princess of Power, the hunt to bring Adora back into the together in the Horde. Courtesy of Netflix network picked it up and began Horde. Adora herself is directly Diversity in character is something The titular She-Ra has undergone a major redesign from her ‘80s incarnation. production with four seasons of opposed by Force Captain Catra that also appears, with characters 13 episodes each in production. (AJ Michalka), her former best- taking various personalities that both and her fears. military background. This wide Stevenson, an animator and Eisner friend-turned-enemy. hurt and help the group. Adora is Animation-wise, this show takes array of body types shows a degree Award recipient for her work on the The series follows a chronological strong, dedicated, but torn between a traditional animation approach of support for body positivity on the comics Nimona and Lumberjanes, serialization, where a single episode her identities of the heroic She-Ra with influences from Japanese part of the showrunners, showing wanted to remake the series in the typically focuses on Adora recruit- and the former Horde soldier Adora. anime. The art itself mirrors a how people of various appearances aim of portraying She-Ra as a hero ing a new princess to the alliance, Glimmer shows herself as confident combination of Avatar: The Last can be just as valuable and unique. in her own right and the cast to have having us get to know princesses and hard headed, but this is shown Airbender and Steven Universe in A good theme to have. their own identities beyond their from various different realms and to hide deeper insecurities that come terms of how it looks and is animat- The unique diversity amongst roles as princesses. personalities. Perfuma (Genesis to light throughout the series. Catra ed. While it looks more simplistic the characters and the emphasis The story takes a relatively sim- Rodriguez), of the pacifist and is the ruthless and callous Horde sol- than what most may desire from a on their interpersonal relationships ple approach so as to focus on the nature loving Plumeria; Mermista dier that wants nothing more than She-Ra remake, it still looks quite is exceptional, and will leave the characters themselves, and strongly (Vella Lovell), of the oceanic Salinea; to exact revenge on the object of her beautiful at times and the animation audience feeling the genuineness mirrors the overarching story of Entraptra (Christine Woods), of the vitriol, Adora, but she betrays her really shines in how it shows char- between characters no matter the the original. The fictional world of tinkering realm of Dryl; and Frosta true feelings in one of the best cases acters interacting with each other, dynamic portrayed. And these rela- Etheria is ruled by the evil Horde (Merit Leighton), of the aristocratic of character depth and development obviously pulling from Stevenson’s tionships are ultimately what push- who is engaged in a vicious war with and neutral Kingdom of Snows are throughout the series. desire for a show focused on the es the story forward, which is done the princesses, and it is up to the introduced over the course of the Unfortunately, this depth and characters. in a way that is both believable and series’ protagonists to stop them at season. Episodes that do not focus diversity does not extend to the rest The animation style also lends phenomenal. all costs. To do this, they set out to on the recruitment of a particular of the cast. Despite having diverse itself well to the aim of showing a All-in-all, She-Ra and the reform the Princess Alliance, an alli- princess instead focus on Adora and personalities unique to each of diversity of various characters’ bod- Princesses of Power is an amazing ance of the various princesses from her friends thwarting the activities them, most princesses don’t show ies as well. While Adora takes the reimagining of the cultural classic around Etheria to stand against and of the Horde and her own journey much depth beyond their initial look of a traditional teenage girl, and definitely worth a watch by overthrow the Horde. of self-discovery in her new identity appearance in the season. While and Bow as an athletic boy, others both fans of the old and newcom- With this focus on characters in as She-Ra, the Princess of Power. this does give them plenty of oppor- do not have this standard approach. ers to the series. Its focus on char- mind, we are given a diverse cast As one can guess from such a tunities to further flesh them out in Glimmer is portrayed as short and acters and utilization of diversity of characters on both sides. Adora wide host of characters, we’re given the future seasons, it would have with more body fat, Mermista is gives this series a great founda- (Aimee Carrero) is an orphan raised vast diversity. Diversity was indeed been nice to have more depth to portrayed as athletic and Perfuma tion for a wonderful viewing expe- within the Horde as an elite soldier, something that Stevenson had get people interested in them more is shown as slender. Frosta is an rience. This is one remake that but upon finding a magic sword in mind for the show. She-Ra, in beyond their base personality and 11-year-old, and you can tell by how audiences should definitely give discovers her identity of She-Ra, its short time running, has intro- power. The only character aside she is portrayed while standing a chance, and will most certainly and now seeks to free Etheria from duced a cast of characters that are from the main cast that gets any among the other characters. Scorpia join Voltron: Legendary Defender the evil Horde upon discovering diverse in both race and sexual- real development is Entraptra, as is shown to have a muscle-builder as another successful remake of a how she’s been lied to her entire ity. Adora herself is shown to be a the show explores her insecurities physique, likely emphasizing her beloved cartoon.

Trevor Noah talks tolerance, patience in new special Neil Runge staff writer

itty, clever and thought provoking are just a few words to describe Trevor Noah’s new Netflix W stand-up comedy special Son of Patricia. The current host of The Daily Show, Noah has proven that he knows how to handle politics and more sensitive topics in a way that’s both educational and hilarious. In his new special, Noah makes jokes about the lan- guage barrier between America and South Africa, the country he was born in. One of the funniest bits of the show is near the end when Noah tells a story about being called the n-word. In his mother’s language of Xhosa, it’s Courtesy of Netflix a verb that means to give and in South Africa that word Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, returns to stand-up with more stories about growing up in South Africa. doesn’t hold any power. So to Noah, that word wasn’t harmful; It was nostalgic. at times, their own childhoods. with bigotry, he’s kind because he “doesn’t want to give Noah’s skills in storytelling are astounding. He draws Noah’s traditional stand up appearance, wearing a t-shirt them the satisfaction of seeing [him] hurt or angry.” the crowd in on a tangent in the middle of a bit and and jeans and standing on an undecorated stage, is basic. Under all of the jokes and impersonations, there’s a before anyone can suspect a thing, he wraps the bit up It’s a simple set up that’s a blank canvas for his exaggerated powerful lesson about how to treat each other. What with a beautiful punchline in the shape of a bow, like all voices and sometimes over the top movements as he talks Noah subtly teaches audiences is that everyone has a dif- of his jokes are gifts. about the past presidents and growing up in apartheid. ferent life story, so why not be kind or just try to learn Having a comedian like Noah is also refreshing. In The title of the special comes from a story about his about their culture. the midst of a time where people are fighting for more mom, Patricia. Having faced racism as a child, he asked Son of Patricia is a delightful comedy special that diversity and less offensive comedic material, Noah is a his mother what to do when someone confronts him in a manages to make you think and teaches you about life. solution to both problems. He takes the classic approach racist way. His mom told him to face his oppressors with It’s both heartwarming and serious. It also brings a new to stand up comedy and combines it with jokes that make kindness. As Noah grew up he learned to understand that perspective on America and racism from a person of the audience think about racism, their own culture and, lesson more. Noah told the audience that when faced color that grew up with a different type of oppression.

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Cover layout by Josiah Martin. 2018-2019 Duquesne Basketball Preview A3

Women’s team experiencing shooting woes early

The good news for the Dukes is that they can hang with bigger programs. David Borne their post options are already in mid- It’s likely that the top team from the staff writer season form. Kadri-Ann Lass, an All- A-10 Preseason Coaches Poll will find A-10 Second-Team and A-10 All-De- its groove eventually. Almost through the first month of fensive Team selection, has continued Shooters are streaky. Everybody hits their season, the women’s basketball to produce down low, and has been the a rough patch here and there, and the team is off to a bit of a rocky start. team’s most consistent scoring option shots will start to fall eventually. Omo- However, coming off consecutive wins so far this year. grosso and Vojinovic will start knock- over Saint Francis and Kent State, the Her post partner, Laia Sole, is just as ing down shots, opening the floor up team looks to finally be finding their talented as advertised, and is another for multi-faceted Duquesne offense. stride. The win over Kent State on reliable scoring option for Duquesne. The season is long, and it still has a Wednesday night leveled out their re- The Maine transfer stood tied with ways to go. Once everybody finds their cord to 3-3 on the year. Lass for the team lead in points per shooting stroke, the Dukes will be back Even with their mild inconsistency game (9.6) entering Wednesday night’s in championship form once again. to kick off the 2018-19 campaign, there meeting with the Golden Flashes. DU’s next game comes at 7 p.m. on is no reason for Dukes fans to worry. Paige Cannon has been another pro- Dec. 8 at Penn State. Things will pick right back up to usual ductive post option, with a highlight as the season progresses. 17-point performance in the team’s win Of course, with a non-conference Courtesy of David Hague/Pitt. Sports Now over Saint Francis on Nov. 25. Halle schedule as loaded with strong competi- DU point guard Chassidy Omogrosso brings the Bovell has also done a solid job adjust- tion as this one is, losses here and there ball up against Mount St. Mary’s on Nov. 12. ing to more of a forward role, and she are to be expected. They managed to seems to be settling in well. hang around with TCU in a losing effort up with Kent State, Duquesne was On top of that, Libby Bazelak and in the season opener, and that was by shooting just 24.7 percent from three Amanda Kalin have done a great job no means a bad loss. Same with drop- as a team. stepping up to help out at the guard ping a game to a Texas team that will Last year, the Dukes ended the year spot. Both have emerged into efficient compete for a national title this year. with a 37.8 percent clip from 3-point options on both sides of the ball, and However, the 13-point loss to Toledo land. their contributions have come up huge on Nov. 18 is likely one Coach Burt and Senior guards Chassidy Omogrosso and for Duquesne so far this season. his squad wish they could have back. Julijana Vojinovic, both All-Atlantic 10 The non-conference path from here Toledo isn’t a bad team, and they did First-Team selections, are the two Dukes on out certainly does not get any eas- get some love in the MAC preseason struggling the most from downtown. ier. More competition against strong polls, but nonetheless, it was a game Entering Wednesday’s game, Omo- opponents will be good for a Dukes Duquesne probably should’ve won. grosso was shooting just 5-25 on the team looking to really settle in before Scoring from the guard position, year from three-point range, with Vo- conference play begins in January. usually Duquesne’s biggest offensive jinovic directly behind her at 3-21. With teams such as Penn State, UCF, Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics weapon, has been streaky so far this Through the first five games of the sea- Eastern Tennessee State and Syracuse season — especially from beyond the son, the two are averaging just over 12 on the horizon, Duquesne still has Julijana Vojinovic shoots during DU’s Nov. 25 arc. Coming into Wednesday’s match- combined points per game. plenty of opportunity to prove that game at Saint Francis. DU won, 93-73. Dambrot, Jeff Capel leading DU, Pitt out of the dark

CITY — from page A2 the 2018 class nationally. Shooting guard Maceo Austin, the tenth- ited optimism but are well-aware of the re- So far, they’ve impressed. Johnson has best 2019 prospect in Pennsylvania accord- ality — that there is a long way to go. It’s Crean and Thad Matta were misses. Home- witnessed high usage, and with good rea- ing to 247 Sports, will be joining the Dukes refreshing for fans who have felt serious town favorite Sean Miller spurned the Pan- son. His 16.0 points and 5.6 assists per next year. Dambrot has proven capable of disappointment. thers. The process had already spanned game are team highs. finding diamonds in the rough, so it will be So, here we are. Two programs who ap- multiple weeks and no obvious candidates Toney leads the Panthers with 6.3 re- interesting to see who else he brings to the peared to be moving in opposite directions had emerged. bounds per game. McGowens has posted Bluff next year. earlier this calendar year are on eerily simi- Then, seemingly out of nowhere, Lyke four double-digit scoring performances Pitt has not received any official commit- lar routes now. announced the hiring of top Duke assistant through seven games. ments yet, but figure to be in the mix for a Given how things have changed, anoth- Jeff Capel. These promising freshman efforts, com- number of high-end recruits. er Two Cities quote seems more fitting: Capel, former coach of Virginia Common- bined with a solid core including the likes Both on the court and on the recruiting “There is prodigious strength in sorrow wealth and Oklahoma, was regarded as a of Malik Ellison, Shamiel Stevenson and trail, these teams are rising. and despair.” home run hire. Jared Wilson-Frame, have Panther fans It’s not just the teams that feature simi- It is impressive to watch Duquesne and That distinction is largely thanks to the thinking big. larities though. The coaches, Capel and Pitt as they work their way back from times fact that he is considered one of the best re- It’s amazing how much the Capel hire Dambrot, have much in common, as well. In of “sorrow and despair.” They certainly are cruiters in all of . He sold transformed the outlook for the Panthers. the short time they’ve been on their respec- not the first programs to experience such Blake Griffin on coming to Oklahoma. He There is a long way to go yet, but a 6-1 start tive campuses, they’ve managed to draw transformations, but it is nevertheless fas- helped to bring the likes of Brandon Ingram is no doubt a refreshing sign for Pitt fans. strong recruits and generate enthusiasm cinating how these two very different pro- and Marvin Bagley to Duke. Zion William- from fans. grams are embarking on almost parallel son and R.J. Barrett, arguably the two best Suddenly, Pitt and Duquesne are strik- This isn’t the typical hot air we hear paths at the same time — within the same players in the 2018 freshman class, were re- ingly similar. Both teams possess new from university athletic departments that’s city’s limits. cruited to Duke by Capel, as well. coaches and minimal player experience, but meant to rile up a fanbase. Dambrot and Adding intrigue is their status as rivals. What do the aforementioned players have also young talent and newfound energy. Capel have offered blunt, honest analysis on For much of the City Game’s history, there in common? They all were, or are soon to Of course, the caveat here is that neither their progress have been long spans of lopsidedness. That be, NBA draftees. school has accomplished anything concrete According to the Pittsburgh Post-Ga- doesn’t look to be the case anymore. Suffice to say, Capel knows how to attract yet. Much of the buildup they’ve each en- zette’s Craig Meyer, after a close loss to Duquesne and Pitt are entering a new era good players. In a few months at Pitt, he has countered is based on potential, not pro- Iowa, Capel said, “I see a lot of signs of en- for Pittsburgh basketball. As their coaches already compiled one of the program’s best duction. It’s entirely possible that it doesn’t couragement, but I’m not happy that we will remind you, there is still plenty of work recruiting classes in recent memory. work out for at least one of these schools. lost. But I am proud of my team for how we left to do. Trey McGowens, Au’Diese Toney and Xavier However, that seems rather unlikely at this played.” Even in the midst of unknown factors Johnson comprise the highly-touted fresh- juncture, as both Duquesne and Pitt have Dambrot’s press conferences have mir- and futures, that won’t tamper the budding man group. According to 247 Sports, they grabbed momentum and already begun to rored that message on many occasions. In expectations for each program and their rank 95th, 118th and 232nd, respectively, in improve on it. both situations, these coaches have exhib- fanbases.

BASKETBALL November 29, 2018 A4 2018-2019 Duquesne Basketball Preview

Tickets Tickets can be purchased online = home games at goduquesne.com/tickets, or at the A.J. Palumbo Center’s ticket office at Gate A. = away games Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Date Result/Time Opponent Location Date Result/Time Opponent Location 11/10/18 Win, 84-70 William & Mary A.J. Palumbo Center 11/06/18 Loss, 61-48 TCU Fort Worth, TX

11/12/18 Win (OT), 89-88 UIC A.J. Palumbo Center 11/08/18 Loss, 78-41 Texas Austin, TX

11/17/18 Win, 69-64 Radford Akron, OH 11/12/18 Win, 73-64 Mount St. Mary’s A.J. Palumbo Center

11/20/18 Loss, 67-56 Notre Dame South Bend, IN 11/18/18 Loss, 65-52 Toledo Toledo, OH 11/25/18 Win, 83-71 UMass Lowell A.J. Palumbo Center 11/25/18 Win, 93-73 Saint Francis U. Loretto, PA 11/30/18 7:00 p.m. Pittsburgh PPG Paints Arena 11/28/18 Win, 77-72 Kent State Kent, OH 12/05/18 7:00 p.m. Marshall A.J. Palumbo Center 12/05/18 7:00 p.m. Penn State University Park, PA 12/09/18 1:00 p.m. Longwood A.J. Palumbo Center 11/13/18 7:00 p.m. UMES A.J. Palumbo Center 12/12/18 7:00 p.m. UCF A.J. Palumbo Center 12/16/18 12:00 p.m. Maine A.J. Palumbo Center 12/16/18 2:30 p.m. ETSU A.J. Palumbo Center 12/19/18 7:00 p.m. Penn State PPG Paints Arena 12/21/18 7:30 p.m. Syracuse St. Petersburg, FL 12/22/18 2:00 p.m. Eastern Kentucky A.J. Palumbo Center 12/22/18 5:00 p.m. Liberty St. Petersburg, FL 12/31/18 2:00 p.m. NJIT A.J. Palumbo Center 12/29/18 2:00 p.m. Pittsburgh A.J. Palumbo Center 01/05/19 6:00 p.m. Davidson Davidson, NC . 01/02/19 7:00 p.m. Temple A.J. Palumbo Center 01/09/19 8:00 p.m. Fordham A.J. Palumbo Center 01/12/19 4:00 p.m. Saint Joseph’s A.J. Palumbo Center 01/05/19 1:00 p.m. St. Bonaventure Olean, NY

01/16/19 7:00 p.m. Richmond Richmond, VA 01/09/19 5:00 p.m. Davidson A.J. Palumbo Center

01/20/19 4:00 p.m. George Washington Washington, D.C. 01/13/19 2:00 p.m. George Mason Fairfax, VA A.J. Palumbo Center 01/23/19 8:00 p.m. Saint Louis A.J. Palumbo Center 01/16/19 7:00 p.m. Saint Joseph’s 01/19/19 2:00 p.m. Richmond A.J. Palumbo Center 01/26/19 2:00 p.m. VCU A.J. Palumbo Center 01/23/19 7:00 p.m. La Salle Philadelphia, PA 01/30/19 7:00 p.m. Rhode Island A.J. Palumbo Center 01/27/19 2:00 p.m. George Washington A.J. Palumbo Center 02/02/19 2:00 p.m. Dayton Dayton, OH 02/03/19 12:00 p.m. Fordham Bronx, NY 02/06/19 7:30 p.m. St. Bonaventure A.J. Palumbo Center 02/07/19 7:00 p.m. Massachusetts Amherst, MA 02/09/19 2:00 p.m. Fordham New York, NY 02/10/19 2:00 p.m. Dayton A.J. Palumbo Center 02/13/19 7:00 p.m. La Salle Philadelphia, PA 02/13/19 11:00 a.m. Saint Louis A.J. Palumbo Center 02/16/19 12:00 p.m. George Washington A.J. Palumbo Center 02/17/19 1:00 p.m. Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02/23/19 4:00 p.m. George Mason Fairfax, VA 02/20/19 7:00 p.m. Saint Joseph’s Philadelphia, PA 02/27/19 7:30 p.m. St. Bonaventure Olean, NY 02/23/19 2:00 p.m. VCU A.J. Palumbo Center 03/02/19 2:00 p.m. Massachusetts A.J. Palumbo Center

03/06/19 8:00 p.m. Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO 02/27/19 7:00 p.m. George Washington Washington, D.C.

03/09/19 7:00 p.m. Dayton A.J. Palumbo Center 03/02/19 4:30 p.m. St. Bonaventure A.J. Palumbo Center

November 29, 2018 BASKETBALL