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September 21, 2017 Volume 97 Number 06 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 DU Press Laying out the welcome mat PA state to reopen budget in changed woes may format affect JOSIAH MARTIN staff writer city’s bus Duquesne University Press fans may finally have a reason to rejoice. system Though last year’s much-debated budget cuts seemed to spell doom for the academic press, the university has announced a new plan that will RAYMOND ARKE allow its existing titles to remain in news editor print and available to the academic community. A funding crisis is gripping This new, retooled DU Press will Pennsylvania. After passing a utilize agreements with other presses budget in July, the state legis- to continue to distribute its works. lature has yet to approve a plan The University Press of New England that would bankroll the budget will continue to handle distribution legislation. for Duquesne University’s existing The latest attempt to fund books, as well as printing new copies the state, which was passed by of these titles when necessary. the PA House of Representa- However, the DU Press will no tives, has the Port Authority longer publish original titles on its warning of drastic consequenc- own. The series for which the Press es that would affect Pittsburgh is known will be passed on to other residents and Duquesne stu- publishers. KAILEY LOVE/PHOTO EDITOR dents. The PA Senate voted on Sept. 20 to send the bill back to see PRESS — page 3 Prospective students and their family members explored campus on Sept. 17 as part of DU’s annual Fall Open House. the House. The appropriations bill is titled the “Putting People First Budget” and was created by House Re- DU hosts visiting scholars from African schools publicans. The PA House Repub- KAYE BURNET teaching methods and curricu- lican Caucus’ website calls the staff writer lum development, among other plan “fiscally responsible,” since topics. For the visitors, it was a it funds the state without raising Africa and Duquesne certainly chance to meet each other and taxes or increasing borrowing. don’t have a lot in common. share information. One of the key sections of fund- Rev. Benjamin Kwaghgba “Sometimes it’s good to see ing for their plan comes from the of the Dominican Institute in that the same issues we are deal- transfer of money from selected Ibadan, Nigeria, said the one big ing with, they are also dealing special funds “with excess or dor- difference he sees between stu- with,” Mwania said. mant monies,” its website read. dents at his school and students Duquesne is connected to the In a letter to PA government at Duquesne is access to high- Spiritan International School of leaders dated Sept. 8, Leslie end amenities, especially Wi-Fi. Theology, Spiritan University, Richards, PA Secretary of Trans- “Everything is available here,” Tangaza College and the Do- portation, said that the House Kwaghgba said. “Forget [slow Wi- minican Institute through the budget proposal would move Fi]. Our students are looking to university’s Spiritan affiliation $357 million from a Pennsylvania just have internet access at all.” and Center for African Studies. Department of Transportation But for Kwaghgbha and three Spiritans are an order of Catholic (PennDOT) trust fund, called other Spiritan priests who visited priests that founded Duquesne the Pennsylvania Public Transit Duquesne from African universi- and continue to work as mission- Fund, which is normally used for ties, the past week was about KAYE BURNET/STAFF WRITER aries in more than 50 countries, public transportation programs. unity, not differences. McAnulty Dean James Swindal (far left) meets with several visiting Spiritian priests. particularly in Africa. The loss of funds would mean a Rev. Patrick Mwania from Tan- Kwaghgba and Anomah agreed cut in operating subsidies that go gaza College in Nairobi, Kenya; na and Kwaghgba traveled from Theology, Center for African that one of the most exciting out to the state’s various transit Rev. Bona Ikenna Ugwu from the Africa to Duquesne University last Studies and the campus Spiri- things to come out of the week authorities. Spiritan International School of week for a series of workshops on tan priests hosted the four rep- was Duquesne announcing that According to Jim Ritchie, a Theology in Attakwu-Enugu, Ni- how to help their Masters in The- resentatives and coordinated the university would share its communications officer for the geria; Rev. Anthony Anomah from ology programs grow. workshops on assessing student Spiritan University in Ejisu, Gha- Duquesne’s Department of learning, grant-writing, new see AFRICA— page 3 see BUDGET — page 2 opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... High School Sick Season KD Needs ‘Future Friends’ Shooting Is Here A Break Review Another shooting What you can It’s time to cut Superfruit nails shows teen health do to ward off Durant some slack exciting, pumping importance ... the flu this fall ... for a change ... beats ... @theduquesneduke PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 9 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE bluff briefs DU continues rise in annual college rankings MICHAEL MARAFINO consecutive year,” he said. DU student arrested after staff writer Gormley believes that all of cam- attempted poisioning pus should celebrate. Duquesne University recently “The U.S. News rankings this year According to a complaint filed received a boost in the U.S. News give the entire Duquesne community last week by campus police, a and World Report’s ranking of top reason to be proud,” he said. “They Duquesne student attempted to colleges in the nation. Duquesne is confirm that we continue to achieve poison his roommate with a mix now ranked No. 120 in the 2018 edi- the highest standards of excellence of bleach and laxatives. tion of the Best Colleges, compared by doing what we have always done The suspect, a freshman, to last year’s ranking of No. 124. best—building upon our unique Cath- said he is “neat and orderly” Along with its ranking among olic, Spiritan legacy, we provide our and that his roommate had all colleges in the nation, students with an unparalleled educa- moved his papers, according to Duquesne is also tied for No. 12 tion for the mind, heart and spirit.” reporting from the Pittsburgh in the national Catholic institu- Paul-James Cukanna, vice pres- Tribune-Review. tions category. It ranked No. 42 ident for enrollment management, Bridget Fare, chief marketing in Best Value Schools, No. 75 in explained how the rankings are and communications officer for the Best Colleges for Veterans, determined. Duquesne, said that the student No. 106 in the High School Coun- “The national rankings consider is no longer at the university. selor Rankings and No. 151 in the many factors, including our success- “As per university protocol, Best Undergraduate Business ful graduation and retention rates the student was suspended Programs selections. and freshman academic profile, while pending the outcome of internal Many students were happy to the Best Value ranking considers fac- and external charges. He subse- hear about Duquesne’s rising in col- tors including academic quality and quently withdrew from the uni- lege rankings. cost,” Cukanna said. versity,” she said. “I think that’s awesome,” Abbi Cukanna believed that the uni- Slezak, a sophomore biology stu- KAILEY LOVE/PHOTO EDITOR versity’s position reflects what dent, said. “Duquesne definitely de- The fountain flows in front of Duquesne’s Student Union building as students pass Duquesne’s education is worth. POLICE briefs serves it. It’s a great school in a great in front. Duquesne was recently ranked 120th on the list of best colleges according “These aspects are important to city and I think the atmosphere re- to U.S. News and World Reports. This was four spots higher than the previous year. our prospective and current students ally makes it a special place.” and their families as they demon- Greetings kiddies and wel- Many students have differ- tant in the academic world as they said. “I very heavily looked at rank- strate the value of the investment come your ol’ Grandpa PB for ing opinions concerning school are, but they’re ultimately the de- ings when deciding where to go.” into a Duquesne education,” he another week detailing your rankings and the importance of ciding factor for a lot of people.” Duquesne President Ken Gorm- said. “The rankings also reflect the transgressions. This bout of the rankings. Michael Scarpino, a freshman ley expressed his happiness at continuous efforts of our University summer weather must’ve got “I really like that it’s rising in business student, also weighed in. Duquesne’s new position. community—one that works collab- you thinking you’re not in the ranks,” Rachel Saula, a fresh- “Rankings are important because “I’m thrilled that Duquesne has oratively, diligently and intelligently school because you all have man English major, said. “I don’t they reflect a school’s national rec- been recognized as a top-tier univer- to achieve the Spiritan mission of been up to some trouble. think ranks should be as impor- ognition of its excellence,” Scarpino sity in the United States for the 10th service to students.” On Sept. 13, damage was found on an unattended vehicle in the Locust Garage. Also on Sept. 13, a Duquesne student reported that they were PA House budget plan could impact transportion solicited by a fake IRS agent. BUDGET— from page 1 The case was referred to the U.S. Treasury Department for Port Authority, Pittsburgh’s bus further investigation. Not sure system would be set to lose out. why anyone would want to pre- “As approved by the House, tend to be affiliated with the PennDOT has informed Port Au- most hated U.S.