October 25, 2018 Volume 99 Number 10 www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 University Duquesne hosts the first National announces Conference on the First Amendment Palumbo Raymond Arke editor-in-chief & renovations Kailey Love Raymond Arke managing editor editor-in-chief “Congress shall make no law re- , donors specting an establishment of reli- and public officials celebrated gion, or prohibiting the free exercise the announcement of the UPMC thereof; or abridging the freedom of Cooper Fieldhouse, set to replace speech, or of the press; or the right the existing A.J. Palumbo Center, of the people peaceably to assemble, at a special event on Oct. 23. The and to petition the Government for a extensive renovations of the arena redress of grievances.” will begin in March 2019. These words, first written in 1787 The new Fieldhouse will as the first of many amendments feature a radically different to the Constitution that guided our and modernized facade, new newly founded nation into existence, concession and team shop areas, were celebrated at the first National premium seating options, new Conference on the First Amendment state-of-the-art video boards and hosted on Duquesne’s campus on renovated team locker rooms. Oct. 21 and 22. The two-day confer- Some of the other, bigger ence, held by the Founda- additions include the Gilliand tion and Duquesne, featured some of Center for Academic Success, the leading voices in the nation on which will include the 150-seat the issue of free speech. Father Sean Hogan Lecture Hall Gen. Michael Hayden, a Duquesne and the PNC Leadership Academy. alum and the former director of both The John and Karen Folino Sports the CIA and NSA, participated on one Performance Center will feature a Katia Faroun/Photo Editor of the panels and spoke highly of the new weight room and a nutrition event in an interview with The Duke. Executive editors Dean Baquet, of the New York Times (left); Martin “Marty” Baron, of the Washington Post (middle) and David see PALUMBO — page 7 Shribman, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (right) led a discussion on the importance of free press at the two-day conference. see FIRST — page 3 Dominica prime minister receives honorary degree from DU

Kellen Stepler Resilient Countries.” staff writer The presentation was co- sponsored by Duquesne’s Center An honorary degree, or honoris for African Studies and the causa in Latin meaning “for the Presidential Conference on the sake of the honor,” is a degree Integrity of Creation. that recognizes a distinguished Skerrit became the prime person for their accomplishments minister of Dominica at the age of in society. So it was to no 31 in 2004. He is a political leader of surprise that on Tuesday, Oct. 16, the Dominica Labour Party and has Roosevelt Skerrit, prime minister been a member of Parliament for of Dominica, was the recipient the Vielle Case constituency since of an honorary degree from 2000. Despite his young age, he Duquesne University President, was well-liked by his constituents . and was appointed again in 2005, The Power Center’s Charles J. 2009 and 2014. Dougherty Ballroom filled with The nation of Dominica is an people Tuesday morning to watch island country off of the West Skerrit receive his degree at 11 Indies. It gained independence a.m. The audience consisted of from the United Kingdom in 1978. the first lady and other notable At the 2011 census, the population dignitaries and representatives of the country was 71,293. Due to Dominica’s location, the of Dominica. Following the Courtesy of DU Times island has been plagued with bad ceremony, Skerrit delivered a Duquesne University President Ken Gormley (left) and Roosevelt Skerrit, prime minister of Dominica (middle) pose for a photo with speech entitled, “Building Climate Skerrit’s honorary degree, which he received on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. in the Power Center’s Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom. see DEGREE — page 3 How many pumpkins can opinions features sports a & e you spot in this issue? Trumpian trans- Ghost of Duquesne choirs The answer is on page 12 gender policy Halloween’s past Big soccer win perform

DU’s choral groups New memo threatens A history of the Dukes top No. 23 community... put on a stellar show holiday at DU... URI... downtown... PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 9 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Liberal Arts College announces new cyber- POLICE briefs security studies program for next semester Samantha Zapach ence department in tandem with PB&J here! I hope you are the university’s Center for Inter- braving the cold weather and staff writer national Relations. Once com- staying out of trouble! How- With the progression of tech- pleted, the cybersecurity studies ever, there is always some sort nology in our society, the de- program will equal 33 credits of delinquency to report … here mand for cybersecurity knowl- split across these two depart- are the details. edge continues to increase. ments. On Oct. 19, two students Duquesne’s McAnulty College of According to Patrick Juola, com- were found sitting on the City Liberal Arts is now introducing puter science professor, the idea Steps. One of the two was in a new cybersecurity studies pro- for this new and upcoming pro- possession of a marijuana gram in order to keep up with gram came from Fr. John Sawicki, smoking pipe. That student said demand. assistant political science professor shall be referred to the Office of The program, which focuses and head of the international rela- Student Conduct. on terrorists’ communication tions program on campus. Also on Oct. 19, a male stu- methods and policy analysis at Juola hopes the new program dent was found to be highly governmental and international can prepare students to help soci- intoxicated in the lobby of As- levels, is offered and run by the ety combat cybersecurity threats sumption Hall. He was trans- mathematics and computer sci- and terrorism and believes that ported to Mercy Hospital, and Katia Faroun/Photo Editor later referred to the Office of The new cybersecurity studies program is jointly offered by the mathematics Student Conduct. and computer science department and DU’s Center for International Relations. On Oct. 21, Duquesne Uni- the program has large potential with the technical content at versity Police received a report to succeed at Duquesne. the undergraduate level,” Juola of people hotboxing in a car “The Duquesne program is said. “Students will graduate parked in the St. Ann’s parking unique precisely because it’s not with a valuable background and lot. Two males were briefly de- a purely technical program,” a foot in both camps, which will tained. One individual received Juola said. “It incorporates ele- fit them both to make an imme- a state citation for disorderly ments of traditional policy anal- diate contribution in the work- conduct and a defiant trespass ysis to help bridge the gap be- force or to bring an exceptional warning. The other individual tween the technicians who know background to further studies in was referred to the Office of how, but not why, and the ana- graduate school.” Student Conduct. lysts and regulators who know Students will be prepared for Also on Oct. 21, a DU stu- why, but not how.” a wide variety of careers, includ- dent was attempting to park in Juola believes that the pro- ing government, forensics, policy the Forbes Lot No. 1 when she gram is unique, noting the analysis, and security operations was approached by a man who blended curriculum students will and planning, thanks to a cur- was aggressively asking her for experience. riculum that teaches coding and money and refused to leave. “I don’t know of any other pro- security policy. He was approximately six feet gram anywhere in the world that The cybersecurity studies pro- tall, possibly in his late thirties, Carissa Haslam/Staff Photographer combines the policy and regula- gram is now being offered as wearing a green three-quarter- Duquesne’s McAnulty College of Liberal Arts is now offering a new cyber- tory framework, especially in an a major or a minor within the length jacket and a tossle cap. security studies program, which is available to students as a major or minor. international relations context, McAnulty College of Liberal Arts. JOIN THE DUKE! New Pennsylvania law cracks down on hazing Writing for The Duke is a great way to get involved Gabriella DiPietro High schools, colleges and universities are had a written no-tolerance policy regarding with everything going down news editor required to report all hazing incidents and hazing that includes rules prohibiting our on campus. Whether you like maintain policies to combat hazing. Greek students from engaging in hazing. We to write, draw, take photos, After the hazing-related death of Penn Rebecca Mickler, Duquesne University’s make that readily available in the student play video games, listen to State student and Beta Theta Pi fraternity director of Greek Life, followed the bill for handbook, and we review the rules each year music or are just looking for a pledge Timothy Piazza in February 2017, months as it progressed through state leg- during Greek 101, a mandatory new member new way to make friends, The Pennsylvania legislators have decided to in- islature. education program.” Duke is a great place to start! crease the punishment and penalties for haz- “I’m very pleased that this important law A “safe harbor” provision is also in place to Being on the staff of The ing in Piazza’s memory. has clear language in regard to hazing pre- protect individuals from prosecution if they Duke looks great on a re- The new anti-hazing law, named the Tim- vention, enforcement and transparency,” seek help for victims of hazing incidents. sume, no matter what your othy Piazza Anti-Hazing Law, unanimously Mickler said. “Duquesne University has long The law takes effect next month. major is, and it involves a lot passed legislature. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom of free pizza. Wolf signed the legislation on Friday, Oct. If you’re interested, email 19, authorizing courts to order confiscations Editor-in-Chief Raymond of frat houses where hazing has occurred, in Arke at [email protected] or addition to raising the maximum penalty for stop by our newsroom locat- hazing to a felony. Those convicted may be ed in the basement of College sentenced up to seven years in prison. Hall (Room 113). The definition of hazing, as outlined by the new law, is a conditioning acceptance into a group on breaking the law; consuming food, EmailTips alcohol or drugs that put an individual in We want your input! physical or emotional harm; sexual brutality; physical brutality such as whipping, beat- The Duke’s news section ing, branding, calisthenics or exposure to se- would love to hear from you vere weather; causing mental stress through about stories that you want to sleep deprivation, forced exclusion or forced see in print. 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THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 First Amendment conference sparks discussion at DU FIRST — from page 1 a public utility model has to be im- angry and armed men are marching plemented to regulate social media across campus chanting things like “My wife Janine and I are both companies. ‘Jews will not replace us’?” Sullivan graduates of Duquesne — we were “It’s trust-busting time,” Hewitt said. said, while addressing measures that very happy to come back and con- Williams noted that, “The people UVA has taken in the wake of the tribute,” Hayden said. “We attended who run these companies are open 2017 Unite the Right rally to ensure most of the first day and most of this to regulation. They’ve been cowardly both student safety and free speech. morning, not just my panel, and it in taking responsibility.” Sullivan, and other panelists David was fascinating. Each step of the way Yet, Sree Sreenivasan, former Thomas, president of Morehouse Col- there was something new to learn, so professor and associate dean of the lege and Robert Zimmer, president of we really enjoyed it.” Columbia Journalism School, was the University of Chicago, all agreed Jason Willick, assistant editorial unsure who should be responsible on the fact that there is no way to features editor for The Wall Street for that regulation. make students “psychologically safe” Journal, said that this was his first “Do we want to hand over to the on college campuses, and that doing time in Pittsburgh and he enjoyed government the power to decide fake so stymies their education. discussing the topics. news?” he asked. “Do I want to trust “In the college environment, we the bros of Silicon Valley?” need clarity about the purpose of Several of the panelists noted that education ... convincing students “TECHNOLOGY AND AMBI- the hope social media would democ- that the constant challenging of as- TION HAVE GOTTEN AHEAD ratize information hasn’t come true. sumptions and understanding ar- Katia Faroun/Photo Editor “There’s a lot of hate speech, guments is the core of their educa- Gen. Michael Hayden, former director of the CIA and NSA (left), and former Penn- OF LAW, POLICY AND fake news,” Willick said. “It’s not sylvania Governor Tom Ridge (right), discussed free speech and national security. going well.” Times and David Shribman of it. O’Keefe has received criticism NORMS.” Along those lines, Tony Norman, “IT IS HARD TO HAVE the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — all from mainstream media outlets a columnist for the Pittsburgh Post- agreed that though journalism in and government officials for his Gazette, said the media has to fight DEMOCRACY WHEN WE the era of 5 a.m. tweets from the use of undercover tactics and edit- — GEN. MICHAEL HAYDEN, back against the online disinforma- President could be exhausting, the ed videos in his investigative media tion efforts. DON’T HAVE STRONG work was still “gratifying.” projects. FORMER “We have to acknowledge the INSTITUTIONS OR CAN’T “You wouldn’t want to be an edi- “This isn’t about journalism eth- DIRECTOR OF THE CIA AND NSA fact that our democracy is hack- tor in a time when it is quiet, passive, ics. This is about power,” O’Keefe able,” he said. “It’s a 15 alarm fire AGREE ON A BASELINE SET plastic,” Shribman said. said. “What matters is what is be- we have here.” All three editors stressed the need ing exposed.” Social media was also a main point OF FACTS.” for transparency in the battle against The need for a free press was also “I’ve been interested in First of discussion in the national security fake news, but not only from govern- a main topic in the national security Amendment issues for a long time. panel, in which Gen. Hayden and ment officials. Each outlined ways panel, with both Hayden and Ridge It seems like there’s a First Amend- Tom Ridge, former secretary of the — MARTY BARON, in which their outlet worked to be voicing strong support for the im- ment culture in Pennsylvania,” he U.S. Department of Homeland Se- transparent with their readers — portance of journalism. Ridge cited said in an interview with The Duke. curity, addressed how social media EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF THE providing profiles on reporters, cre- the Washington Post’s slogan, “De- “I’m glad that I came. These are re- divides the public, ultimately threat- WASHINGTON POST ating podcasts to “tell the story be- mocracy Dies in Darkness,” as “an ally hard issues. People have to make ening security. hind the story,” making their contact absolute truth ... I don’t believe de- up their own minds about this stuff.” Both Hayden and Ridge criticized information accessible and reaching mocracies can exist without freedom Through 16 panels, speeches and the algorithms used on social media tion,” Zimmer said. out to readers. of the press.” presentations — as well as video ap- platforms that create echo chambers With the conference coming “The reader has a large burden to Other panelists included U.S. pearances by John Kasich, governor and help to reinforce the political shortly after the alleged assassina- separate responsible from irrespon- Solicitor General Noel Francisco, of Ohio; Alan Dershowitz, Professor polarization in our country. Hayden tion of Washington Post opinions sible media, but we can make it eas- Thomas Hardiman, a judge on the of Law Emeritus at Harvard Law described this as a phenomenon that writer Jamal Khashoggi, the topic of ier for them,” Baquet said of media U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third School and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “drives you into the deepest corners how journalism moves forward in a transparency. Circuit and twice short-listed for associate justice of the U.S. Supreme of your self-identified ghetto.” dangerous and ever-changing media Controversial panelist James the Supreme Court, Mary Beth Court — former and current govern- A panel of university presidents world was a common theme. O’Keefe, founder of Project Veritas, Tinker, a First Amendment activ- ment officials, journalists and advo- tackled the idea of “safe spaces” and Amanda Bennett is the director iterated a similar view on the im- ist and plaintiff in seminal First cates delved into the First Amend- of Voice of America, a U.S. gov- portance of transparency, though Amendment case Tinker v. Des ment and its relation to national ernment agency which broadcasts taking a very different approach to Moines, among many others. security, law and the importance of “IF WE DON’T unbiased, factual news into coun- a free press. tries with very little press freedom. Contentious issues at the fore- CREATE A SPACE FOR Since they employ so many foreign Honorary degree given to front of the two-day discourse, and journalists and have seen some of the larger national debate, were how FREE SPEECH AND EX- their own killed, she said the death “hate speech” and social media fit into of Khashoggi hit hard. Dominica prime minister the realm of the First Amendment. PRESSION, WE DO NOT “What happens with Jamal Questions of how to promote healthy EQUIP STUDENTS WITH Khashoggi is not trivial for us,” Ben- DEGREE — from page 1 Skerrit is also known for debate between ideologies, in class- nett said. “These journalists are very, much more than his devotion rooms or on social media, was a main THE ABILITY TO LEAD IN A very brave. I worry about it all the weather. Notably, it suffered major to making Dominica a stronger, theme throughout discussions. time, and we can’t protect them.” damage from Hurricane Maria in more climate-aware country In an era defined by the unique WORLD THAT THEY WILL With the great skepticism toward 2017 and Tropical Storm Erika — he was also recognized for ways in which we express ourselves the press from foreign governments in 2015. Since then, Dominica empowering Dominican citizens through technology, the advent of INHERIT.” and many of the American people, has been on a mission to become and giving them hope, even after social media largely dominated dis- some of the panelists suggested jour- the world’s first climate-resilient their country was destroyed by cussion throughout various panel nalists have to become more open to nation. Climate-resilient nations such violent weather. He has topics. With the growing influence — DAVID THOMAS, PRESIDENT outside examination. adapt, reorganize and evolve also been known to build bridges of social media in public discourse, “Journalists have historically been more desirable ways to improve from the predominantly speaking many of the panelists worried about OF allergic [to transparency],” Nancy the sustainability of the country. Caribbean region and the Spanish its effect on the First Amendment. MOREHOUSE COLLEGE Gibbs, former editor of Time maga- In 2017, Skerrit paved the way speaking Latin American region. Hugh Hewitt, a conservative ra- zine, said. “We don’t like letting peo- to create the Climate Resilient While Dominica and Pittsburgh dio talk show host and MSNBC ple in to examine us ... There’s room Execution Agency for Dominica may be completely different, it political commentator, advocated debate on college campuses, and the there to be much more transparent.” (CREAD) to design ideas to is still important for Duquesne for big changes to how social media challenges they face to promote civil Of course, much of the focus sur- hurricane-proof the island. students to follow this issue. operates. discourse in a highly polarized time. rounding discussions of a free press Skerrit became committed According to Dominica News “I’m a huge proponent of ending Teresa Sullivan, president emerita of eventually landed on the idea of “fake and invested into the task force. Online, Skerrit said during a anonymity online,” he said. “Ano- the University of Virginia (UVA), was news,” a term used by President According to Dominica News conference that “Climate change nymity is going to kill us because we at the helm when a group of white na- Trump and members of his adminis- Online, Skerrit stated that “As the is real and we have to take all of monetized conflict. Anonymity is the tionalists marched across the Char- tration to discredit not only individu- Prime Minister of Dominica, I give the necessary human action to enemy of courage. It will drive peo- lottesville campus in August 2017. al reporters, but entire news outlets. and I reiterate my firmest solidarity first mitigate against it but also ple out of the public square.” “One of our mistakes was assum- A panel of executive editors — and commitment to this cause to be more resilient in the event Both Hewitt and Juan Williams, ing that this group was organized Marty Baron of the Washington because I believe it is the only and that we are visited by another a Fox News contributor, agreed that ... what do you do when a group of Post, Dean Baquet of the New York right path to pursue at this time.” such tragedy.” 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Migrant caravan needs our support editorial staff Imagine leaving behind all you knew to trek over 1,000 miles to a editor-in-chief Raymond Arke managing editor Kailey Love place you’ve only ever heard of, where news editor Gabriella DiPietro the leader actively despises you. This opinions editor Ollie Gratzinger is the situation that several thousand features editor Hallie Lauer Central American asylum seekers a&e editor Josiah Martin have found themselves in over the sports editor Adam Lindner layout editor Madison Pastrick past three weeks. photo editor Katia Faroun The U.S. government’s response administrative staff has been to engage in utterly irrespon- sible fear mongering about the mostly adviser Paula Reed Ward poor women and children trudging ad manager Madison Pastrick north fleeing violence and poverty email us: [email protected] and looking for a better future. “Sadly, it looks like Mexico’s Police and Military are unable to stop the Caravan heading to the Southern Bor- der of the United States. Criminals “Darkness cannot drive and unknown Middle Easterners are mixed in. I have alerted Border Patrol out darkness; only and Military that this is a National Emergy [sic]. Must change laws!” Trump said in a tweet. light can do that. Hate Cartoon by Jordan Callahan It should be noted that none of in focus... these claims have actually been con- cannot drive out hate; firmed. There is no evidence to back Transgender community targeted by proposed redefinition up Trump’s assertion that Middle only love can do that.” Easterners are a part of the caravan, Ollie Gratzinger claimed in October 2017 that civil even after I’d quit. (Spoiler alert: It nor solid figures to confirm any num- D opinions editor rights law does not necessarily pro- didn’t work. I’m still trans, and I still ber of criminals. Martin Luther King Jr. hibit discrimination based on gen- haven’t been paid!) But nonetheless, The administration has made the LGBT rights organizations around der identity — there isn’t much hope this phenomenon isn’t uncommon motivations behind its fear monger- that it’ll be overruled or thrown out. the country are speaking out follow- at all, and it’ll almost certainly get ing all too obvious; with midterm If the new definition is accept- worse if the legal barrier is removed. You just read Now tweet ing a controversial memo unearthed elections only a few weeks away, and ed, it’ll probably be felt strongest The redefinition and accompa- our thoughts. us yours. by the New York Times, which could a potential blue wave on the hori- adversely impact the lives of trans- in the debate over bathroom and nying bigotries of the Justice De- zon, Trump has reverted back to his gender Americans. locker room use in schools. Previ- partment form a blatant attempt at @TheDuquesneDuke standby tactic of stretching the truth On Sunday, Oct. 21, the Times ous Obama-era decisions protected defining a whole community out of reported that the Department transgender students who chose existence. Except the transgender and othering vulnerable populations of Health and Human Ser- to use the facilities that cor- community will still exist. Our rights to energize his base. vices “is spearheading responded with their will just be limited to what the gov- He isn’t shy about it, either. editorial an effort to establish gender identity. Now, ernment deems acceptable. History “Every time you see a Caravan, or a legal definition though, there will has shown us this picture before, and people illegally coming, or attempt- of sex under Title be no federal pro- it still seems as though we haven’t ing to come, into our Country illegal- tections in place to policy IX, the federal learned a thing. ly, think of and blame the Democrats protect trans folks Furthermore, intersex individu- civil rights law for not giving us the votes to change The Duquesne Duke is the student- that bans gender from discrimina- als — those who were born with written, student-managed newspaper our pathetic Immigration Laws! Re- discrimination tion, because as far genitalia that doesn’t correspond to of Duquesne University. It is published member the Midterms! So unfair to every Thursday during the academic in education pro- as the government traditional notions of “male” or “fe- those who come in legally,” Trump year except during semester breaks and grams that receive is concerned, there male” — are left out of the definition holidays, and prior to final exams. The government finan- will be no such entirely. It seems hypocritical for wrote in a tweet. Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- thing as transgen- The truth of the matter is that thou- ions of the editors of The Duke and does cial assistance.” the administration to say the new not necessarily reflect the views of the The department ar- der despite more definition is “grounded in science” sands of these migrants are fleeing vio- students, faculty, administration, stu- gued that gender must than 1 million Ameri- when it fails to recognize that which lence in South America in an attempt dent government or the University pub- cans identifying with the medical professionals and scientists lications board. Op-ed columns do not only be determined “on a to seek asylum in the U.S. That is what reflect the opinions of The Duke, but biological basis that is clear, term in some capacity. alike have proven to be true: Trans- is real here, to be separated from the rather are the sole opinions of the col- It’ll also be felt in the hiring grounded in science, objective and gender and intersex people have ex- fiction. These are very real people umnists themselves. process. On Oct. 24, Bloomberg isted historically, exist now and will administrable,” claiming that sex is with very real fears, who are being Law reported that “the Justice De- continue to exist regardless of the Letters policy “either male or female, unchange- demonized and turned into villains in Letters to the editor must be typed, able and determined by the genitals partment ... told the U.S. Supreme government’s semantics or systemic an attempt to turn people (rather, the double-spaced and include the writ- that a person is born with.” Court that businesses can discrimi- marginalization. er’s name, school/department and “right” people) out at the polls. phone number for verification. Letters The memo went on to say that any nate against workers based on their Fascist regimes have the habit of should be no longer than 300 words dispute about gender identity con- gender identity without violating citing pseudo-science as the reason As Duquesne students, we must re- and should be delivered to The Duke tradicting the sex stated on a per- federal law.” behind hateful acts, sometimes as a member why Duquesne was founded office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed way to pacify the centrists who might - to provide education to impoverished to [email protected] by 5 p.m. son’s birth certificate “would have to If there are no federal protections Tuesday. The editors reserve the right be clarified using genetic testing.” If in place to prevent transgender in- otherwise question why and some- immigrants. It’s firmly within the Spir- to edit any and all submitted copies. that sounds scary, it’s because it is. If dividuals from being discriminated times as a way to demonize the left itan and broader Catholic tradition to All letters must be verified before being against, what’s to stop malicious as unscientific or overly emotional published. it doesn’t, read it again. help those in desperate need. Just as So what does all this mean for employers from refusing to hire “snowflakes.” I think the Trump ad- the Irish, Italians and Eastern Euro- ministration is guilty of both. Corrections/clarifications transgender citizens? them? The new definition hasn’t peans that populated Duquesne’s early Readers should report any story or All the facts in the world can’t photo error to The Duke. All legitimate Right now, it’s hard to say with even been formally passed yet, and graduating classes had fled persecu- certainty what will happen, but I’ve worked a job at which the em- make sense of why anyone feels this errors will be corrected in print the fol- tion, violence and poverty, the same lowing edition. whatever it is, it won’t be good. The ployer refused to pay me after he’d cruel and Orwellian move is neces- applies to these current migrants ap- proposed definition isn’t finalized learned I’m transgender. He tried sary. After having already attempted Contact proaching our border. yet, though given Attorney Gen- to get another employee to “con- to bar transgender folks from joining email [email protected] eral Jeff Sessions’ track record — he vert” me to a good, Christian girl, see SEX— page 11 see STAFF ED— page 11 Opinions 5 Social media has downsides, negative impact on users

Lauren Humphreys and without fear of consequence or punish- staff columnist ment. It allows people of all political thought and beliefs to connect with like-minded oth- ocial media is the ultimate marker of ers—and more often than not, more energy 21st century social (or perhaps, anti- is spent trying to prove why one belief sys- Ssocial) interaction. The ever increas- tem is better than the other. This pseudo ing digital dominance of platforms such as “tribal” mentality is not conducive to work- Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook ing with the opposing side, as resentment make face-to-face human interaction a rare often increases and open-minded discussion daily occurrence. We do not need studies becomes a distant possibility. to show us this — anyone who steps out of To be fair, the political impact of social me- the house for more than a few moments can dia does have an upside. If it is utilized cor- observe firsthand the absorbing addiction of rectly, social media is a pretty fantastic way these supposedly social networks. to reach new audiences, particularly younger Courtesy of Wikipedia Unfortunately, social media platforms have voters. The rise of internet platforms has Worldwide, Facebook has an estimated 2.23 billion monthly active users, according to Statistica. come to prominence at a disgraceful political seen an awareness of the American youth time in U.S. history. White supremacists run skyrocketed in popularity. To reiterate, this how many social media users do thorough unlike anything else before, and many of rampant, hyper-conservative alleged sexual concept is not a bad idea in theory, but it research on the contents of their readings. the people who are calling for change can- abusers are being appointed to high court offic- begs the question—does it really bring about Depending on the nature of the article and not even legally vote yet. As Americans, it is es and, perhaps worst of all, a racist, sexist reali- change, or does the powerful façade of social the political leanings of the reader, these the responsibility of the people to work to- ty television star and self-proclaimed billionaire media simply allow activists to believe they false exposés can foster bitterness and in- ward exploiting this upside. If more energy is our Commander-in-Chief. With such an ad- are engaging in social change? dignation in people’s hearts. was spent increasing voter awareness and ministration in place, divisiveness amongst the Due to its prominence in people’s every- So you may be wondering how social media promoting a more understanding virtual people comes easy. Of course, these issues were day lives, social media is considered, quite plays into America’s messy political discourse. culture, the hatred that permeates social not a product of the 2016 presidential election wrongly, to be the quintessential source of At its core, social media’s purpose is to platforms could eventually be expunged. It — but rather exacerbated by it. information. Sadly, there are many Ameri- connect people. However, the same tools would take quite a while, and it would not Prominent people (in the political sphere cans who believe articles and false informa- that should be utilized for building bridges be easy, but isn’t it a worthy endeavor? As of or not) now use social media outlets as a tion that they see circulating on Facebook. between people can also be used to construct now, it does not seem to be considered one. platform to further their views. This concept, While this may not seem like a big issue, walls. The alluring anonymity that internet The population is too consumed with spew- in and of itself, is not a bad idea. However, it does not help the political divisiveness platforms offer allow users to express opin- ing their own opinions and the personal vali- like anything else, its effectiveness has the amongst the people. Most of those Face- ions they would not otherwise. This is where dation that comes along with it to be worried potential to be abused. In the wake of criti- book clickbait articles (“Hillary Clinton the president’s ‘silent majority’ crowd comes about the harmful long-term effects their cal cultural issues such as gun control and confesses to XYZ” or “Tom Brady to run for in; masked by their screens and armed with anonymous words could bring. the Stoneman Douglas shooting, campaigns president”) are thought by some people to keyboard courage, these Americans allow Perhaps the best way to get their attention to advocate for change have taken off and be legitimate, and it cannot be calculated their volatile thoughts to spill unabashedly is on Facebook. College students should be open to other points of view Kelly Myer millennials struggle to give the user to unfriend someone because contributor time of day to the other side. For they don’t like their political rants one, this unfortunate status quo popping up in their news feed. Face- is highly fostered by what many book actually has a setting to make ollege students are some college students refer to as their doing this easy. A user is able to un- of the biggest crusaders of main source of news: Facebook. follow a friend without unfriending free speech. However, they C This massive media corporation that person. This allows the person’s are one of the demographics that is an expert at communicating posts, shares and likes to be omitted most avidly censors their incom- to users that the other opin- from a person’s news feed without ing information. Either online or ion is not even worth seeing or having the awkwardness of un- in favor of trigger warnings and reading. Facebook is known to friending a current friend. safe spaces, college students make cater a user’s news feed around Another signifier of favor toward sure to communicate that the First their preferences, perpetuating censorship is college students’ in- Amendment is only applicable already existing beliefs and hid- sistence and defensiveness of trig- when comfortable for them. ing anything that challenges it. ger warnings and safe spaces. Greg Courtesy of MPR News I was sitting in a political sci- What does this do for users? It Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt, co- Students protest ideas that they feel limit free speech on college campuses. ence course last semester when fosters extremism in them. authors of Misguided Minds: How that it insulates them from not just “‘I’ve heard some college campuses my professor proceeded to poll Why do I bring up social media in Three Bad Ideas Are Leading Young hostility, but the views of people where they don’t want to have a the class by a raise of hand wheth- an article about free speech on col- People, Universities, and Democra- who are not like them.” guest speaker who, you know, is too er they subscribe to or follow news lege campuses? Because it is impor- cies Toward Failure, define trigger But this is problematic for open conservative. Or they don’t want to outlets of the opposing ideology. tant to understand that many of the warnings in their article “The Cod- discourse and freedom of expression read a book if it has language that is When in a class of 60 almost no political conversations on college dling of the American Mind” in The of all views. If the right to freedom of one raised their hand, my profes- campuses are actually online. So- Atlantic as “alerts that professors offensive to African Americans, or speech is truly protected, it must be sor challenged left-leaning indi- cial media ecosystems are generat- are expected to issue if something in somehow sends a demeaning signal viduals of the class to read Fox ing comment-debates, share-wars a course might cause a strong emo- given multilaterally. The opposing towards women … I don’t agree with News and right-leaning individu- and rant fests. When a majority of tional response.” Safe spaces are lo- beliefs, whether they be the majority that, that you as students at colleges als of the class to read The New college students’ communication is cations on campus for students to go or minority, must receive the same have to be coddled and protected York Times. Snickers were heard on social media platforms such as to if they feel marginalized and wish rights to expression. from different points of view.’” throughout the room. The idea of Twitter and Facebook, conversa- to discuss with others like them. What does our previous president What can be learned from this is following — much less reading — tions regarding free speech need to Frank Furedi, author of “Cam- have to say about this? Rita Braver, that the world is full of diversity of articles posted on social media by acknowledge how free speech is be- puses are breaking apart into ‘safe author of “A War of Words on Col- thought, and whether that is offen- the contrary biased news outlet ing treated online by users. spaces’” in the Los Angeles Times, lege Campuses” for CBS News, sive or not, college students need was ridiculous to them. The reality is that college students points out that, “For some individu- recounts when Barack Obama re- to learn skills to co-exist with these There are many reasons why censor. It is not uncommon for a als, the attraction of a safe space is marked to a crowd of young people, opposing beliefs. Opinions October 25, 2018 6 FEATURES Halloween A brief history of DU Halloween activities Horror-scopes Jamie Crow ter Noster backwards (a feat, the social experience, there was we know some traditions stick. Scorpio staff writer article says, which is rather dif- Sigma Tau Gamma’s third an- For live entertainment op- (October 23-November 22) ficult in itself). Then, when the nual Halloween party. Called the tions, students had the chance They’re coming for you, he spooky season is upon yarn gets caught on something “Halloween Jam ‘85,” the party to hear local band Mace Ballard us, and Halloween is outside your window, you must was hosted at the Irish Center in perform on Oct. 30 in the NiteS- Barbara. Tright around the corner. look outside quickly. A vision of Squirrel Hill. The party promised pot. Described as “pop-punk with Duquesne has several events your future husband will appear, a kickoff time of 8:00 p.m.,- fea hardcore tendencies, double bass Sagittarius planned for this week to celebrate releasing the yarn. The 1960s sure turing a happy hour with mixed drumming and screams,” the (November 23-December 22) the hauntings, including hayrides, had some interesting ideas about drinks. Prizes were to be given out band promised that their show Trick or Trivia and a Halloween cuffing season. for best, worst and most original If garlic breath warded off crafts event in the NiteSpot. We 1980s: costumes. The band Jayguar and would be “high energy.” vampires, they’d call you here at The Duke wanted to creep A frightful edition of The Duke a DJ were featured so that there Prior to the show, the band Van Helsing. it real and help you trick or treat was published on Oct. 31, 1985. was “music all the time.” The STG took part in a Trick or Treat Q&A yourself to hauntings of the past, On page three, it was revealed that social chairman, Kevin Popovic, Capricorn so we dove into the archives to the Great Pumpkin made a visit to said that he anticipated all 500 (December 22-January 19) find out how past Duquesne stu- the Union Concourse. While the of the $5 tickets would be sold by dents celebrated the holiday in An experimental skin-care Great Pumpkin just looked like a the time of the party, promising to routine will leave you with the some spooktacular ways. tablecloth with a felt face, it’s still extend the ticket limit if he had to. nickname “Freddie Krueger.” 1960s: delightfully spooky. 2000s: Hayrides are a fan favorite On page five, two students were Duquesne hosted plenty of op- for Halloween, and they’ve been asked what they were planning on tions for students to get their Aquarius around at Duquesne since the being for Halloween. While Win fill of both tricks and treats for (January 20-February 18) 1960s. In the Oct. 28, 1960 issue Kurlfink “never even thought Halloween 2009. The issue The Peanuts’ classic Great of The Duke, students were in- about it,” forgetting that Hal- published on October 29, 2009 Pumpkin is back! And he vited to attend Assumption Hall’s loween was so close, Lee Howard boasted several entertainment THIRSTS! hayride on Nov. 2. The hayride had a plan. outlets for Halloween week- planned to tour South Park, and “I’m going to masquerade as end, including some familiar to Duke Archives Pisces the evening promised dancing at a normal person,” Howard said. Duquesne students today. Mace Ballard, a local band formed in (February 19-March 20) the Commissioner’s Cottage and Honestly, a fantastic response. A masquerade ball was hosted early March of 2009, still performs to- “loads of good food.” Several entertainment options in the Union Ballroom on Oct. day at places like The Smiling Moose in Your “sexy nurse” costume If you’re looking for a witch to were featured for Halloween 30, featuring a contest to find the South Side. They are self classified will be a hit — and a leap for- help you find your future hus- best costume and free food. The as “polite punk rock” on their website. ward in male fashion. band, the Oct. 27, 1961 issue has event was free and hosted by the some tips for you. According to Duquesne Program Council, Com- session where they revealed their Aries an article on page seven, “Any muter Council and the Freshman favorite thing about Halloween to (March 21-April 19) good witch could give you sev- Class Advisory Committee. be the bite-sized candy bars and Nothing will be the same eral different ways to see what Those looking to get their craft the fact that pumpkin carving is after the Jack-o-Lantern he was going to look like.” As for on had the opportunity to do so socially acceptable. They also ex- incident. the tips for catching a glimpse of in the NiteSpot on Oct. 29 with a pressed their distaste for animal your husband, they all work best pumpkin carving contest hosted ears as costumes, and the lead Taurus at midnight on Oct. 31. However, by the Freshman Class Advisory singer, Chris Daley, who is now if that’s too late for you, don’t fret: Committee. The person with the (April 20-May 20) an adjunct professor in the Media The experiments can work earlier Duke Archives best carving had the chance to win Trick or Treat! Smell my in the day, but only if you have to a cash prize to Barnes & Noble, department, said that his least fa- A photo from the Oct. 31, 1985 issue vorite treat as a kid was “the bag be home on time. of The Great Pumpkin in the union. but everyone also had the option feet! This week, you’ll be One of the ways to catch a to just come and enjoy free pizza. of pennies or Huggies.” brutally beat. glimpse of your future husband 1985. The Pittsburgh Playhouse The DPC film series we all know If you missed their show back in is to get a ball of yarn. Make sure was hosting two showings of and love was showing Harry Pot- 2009, don’t fret: their music was Gemini it’s small, because you have to George Romero’s Dawn of the ter and the Half-Blood Prince on streaming free on their MySpace throw it out the window and wind Dead for only $2.95. Oct. 30 and 31. Free popcorn and page (and is now streaming free (May 21-June 20) it up again, while reciting the Pa- For those looking for a more beverages were served. At least on Spotify). Something wicked this way comes. It’s your ex. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Quick and easy Halloween costumes A curse will cause you to be Kaitlin dodd If you’re okay with damaging peace sign jewelry, round glass- ‘80s Workout transformed into your Hal- loween costume - an awful staff writer your clothes, try adding patches es or sunglasses and a head Let’s get physical! The ‘80s to the shirt and pants by sewing wrap or flower crown. If you were all about bold styles and year to be “sexy Trump.” alloween is just around or hot gluing them. To finish off have longer hair, make sure neon colors, so keep this in the corner, and the time the look with makeup, use red to wear it down and part it in mind when picking out your Leo to find a costume is or orange lipstick or facepaint the middle. outfit. For ladies, try wearing H to add circles to your cheeks Deviled Egg colored leggings with a leotard. (July 23-August 22) quickly disappearing. Whether and a triangle on your nose. Use This punny costume re- If you want, you can also add you don’t have the money to Rod Serling will interrupt spend on an overpriced cos- black eyeliner to draw lines that quires only a few materials, an off-the-shoulder top. Guys tume at the store or simply extend from the corners of and is super easy to make. You should wear athletic shorts you constantly this week. can’t come up with an idea you your mouth to halfway across will need a white t-shirt, yel- (not basketball shorts) with a deem perfect for the holiday, your cheeks, then add per- low felt and devil horns. Start tank top. Accessorize both with hopefully these do-it-yourself pendicular stitch-like dashes by cutting a circle out of the sweatbands, leg warmers or tall Virgo ideas will help you out! These for a cute smile. Lastly, out- felt, then attach it to the shirt socks and athletic shoes. costumes are all super fun and line the triangle on your nose by either using a hot glue gun Where’s Waldo? (August 23-September 22) easy to make. You can cre- and add stitches to the border or sewing it. You can find the This classic character is the The scariest thing this Hal- of that as well. ate all of them from items you devil horns at the Halloween simplest to make! All you ba- loween is your face. probably already have or find Hippie store or Walmart, or you can sically need is a red and white them cheap at other stores! There’s a lot of different ways try making your own. If you striped shirt, a pair of blue jeans, Scarecrow you can create this groovy look, opt for the second option, then a red beanie and a pair of glasses. This fall staple is adorable but for the basic costume, you grab a plastic headband and To really nail the look, try find- Libra will need a tie dye t-shirt and a some red pipe cleaners. Form ing some thick-rimmed black and can be made with items (September 23 - October 22) from your closet! For the ba- pair of jeans, preferably flare or the pipe cleaners into a horn framed glasses. You can get them sic scarecrow, you will need a boot cut. You could also swap shape, then attach them to at a party store, or even snag a 3D Your great grandmother’s flannel shirt, a pair of jeans or out the tie-dye shirt for a boho the headband by wrapping the pair from the movie theater and ghost will visit ... and she overalls, boots and a straw hat. top or a dress. Accessorize with ends around it. punch out the lenses. wants her money. SPORTS 7

DU football team UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse soon to come tops Saint Francis

Following an Oct. 13 win PALUMBO — from page 1 symbol of UPMC’s commitment ... over Robert Morris, the to the community.” Duquesne football team cap- Chuck Cooper III, son of lab. The Vinnie Vaccarello Center, tured another NEC victory on Duquesne basketball great Chuck named for the leading football Oct. 2o over Saint Francis, 27- tackler in Duquesne history, will Cooper, said the inclusion of his 20. The win moves the Dukes replace McCloskey Field and father’s name on the renovated serve as an indoor, all-weather building is “a tremendous honor.” to 5-3 overall and 2-1 within recreational and practice facility “I’m almost at a loss for words,” the . with a 60-yard track and field. he said. “We are extremely Junior running back A.J. The Palumbo name will remain grateful. My father loved and Hines led all players with 165 in the A.J. Palumbo Atrium and cherished this university.” yards rushing to go along with Gate, which will serve as the main Cooper III suggested what may two touchdowns on 28 carries. stick as a nickname for the new entryway to the building. Additionally, Hines recorded facility, “The Coop.” Duquesne President Ken 91 receiving yards and one Gormley called the plans “a total “I’m looking forward to touchdown on three catches. reimagination of this facility” and watching the Dukes taking people “a transformation.” to the hoop at The Coop,” he said. Duquesne junior quarter- At the announcement ceremony, Gormley said the renovations Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics back Daniel Parr completed Athletics Director Dave Harper will revitalize the entire Uptown An early rendering of the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, which will stand on the current 12 of 28 pass attempts for 183 thanked the “collective effort ... neighborhood, in conjunction site of the A.J. Palumbo Center. DU announced $45 million renovations on Tuesday. yards, two touchdowns and of wonderful, selfless group of with the City of Pittsburgh’s Costa, who is a Duquesne the space will find new locations. one interception. School of Law alum and who “We’ll get as many [men’s Defensively, sophomore de- had two children graduate from basketball] games as possible as fensive back Harvey Clayton Duquesne, thanked Gov. Tom we can at PPG ... then, if we have Jr. recorded nine total tackles Wolf for the grant and called to, we’ll relocate,” to other neutral (eight solo), 1.5 tackles-for- Chuck Cooper a “trailblazer.” sites, he said. “The women’s team loss, two pass break-ups and Costa also suggested that the is about to finalize a location; we one interception, which he re- student section be renamed “The won’t say until it is finalized. The turned for 35 yards. Coop” to audience applause. volleyball team will probably Coach Jerry Schmitt’s team In an interview with The Duke, look at high schools. Our daily Harper explained the timeline of operations will relocate to other will see the field again Nov. 3, the project. buildings on campus.” when it will face Wagner. “There’s two phases to the project. Gormley praised Harper for the The first will begin in March 2019, work he has done. Upcoming DU and then the goal is to complete “You have to take a leap of faith Sports Events that phase by 2020,” he said. at a certain point and we took that “Once we get settled in here and get leap of faith with Dave Harper,” The following events are all everything back in, then we’ll look he said. “If you don’t shoot high of Duquesne’s varsity athletic Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics at starting the next phase that will and think big, you are going events for the next week. The arena’s interior will see major changes, as well, beginning with the basketball take another 12-15 months.” to continue to do small things, court. The new court will boast Duquesne’s stylized ‘D’ and the city’s skyline. While the renovations are going and that’s not what we set out to — Oct. 26, 7 p.m. on, Harper said the teams who use accomplish.” benefactors,” who provided the Women’s Volleyball vs. Rhode $45 million for the effort. The EcoInnovation District plans. Island (Palumbo Center) leading partner and donor for the “Soon the state-of-the-art UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse ... project was UPMC. Duquesne also — Oct. 27 received $2 million in the form of will be at the heart of an entire Women’s Rowing @ Head of a grant from the Commonwealth neighborhood,” he said. “This of Pennsylvania. building is key to energizing the the Schuylkill (Philadelphia, Leslie Davis, senior vice entire [EcoInnovation Project].” Pennsylvania) president and COO for Health Gormley cited his “deep Services Division at UPMC, called gratitude” to local elected officials — Oct. 27, 10 a.m. the Fieldhouse “a magnificent new who helped Duquesne land the Women’s Cross Country @ venue” and said it showed UPMC grant from Pennsylvania. Some of A-10 Championship the officials, State Senator Wayne is “firmly committed to Uptown.” (Mechanicsburg, Virginia) “We look forward to helping Fontana (D-42), State Senator you make this ... a crown jewel for Jay Costa (D-43) and Allegheny — Oct. 27, 10:50 a.m. Pittsburgh,” Davis said. County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Diane Holder, senior vice spoke at the event. Men’s Cross Country @ A-10 president and president of the Fontana, the father of a Championship Duke Archive Photo Insurance Services Division at Duquesne alum, said it is a (Mechanicsburg, Virginia) UPMC, also spoke, saying that “worthy project” and “easy for me Pictured on Forbes Avenue, the A.J. Palumbo Center will see its last season of Duquesne basketball in 2018-19. Construction is expected to begin in March 2019. the renovations are “a spectacular to support.” — Oct. 27-28 Women’s Swimming & Diving NCAA Football AP Top 10 — Week 9 FCS NEC Standings — Week 9 @ Atlantic 10 Classic (Geneva, Ohio) Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next

1. Alabama (61) 5-0 8-0 W8 11/3 @ 4 LSU — Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next Men’s Soccer @ St. Bonaven- 2. Clemson 4-0 7-0 W7 10/27 @ Florida State 1. Sacred Heart 2-0 4-3 W1 10/27 vs. Bryant ture (Olean, New York) 3. Notre Dame N/A 7-0 W7 10/27 vs. Navy 2. Bryant 2-1 5-2 W1 10/27 @ Sacred Heart 4. LSU 4-1 7-1 W2 11/3 vs. 1 Alabama 3. Duquesne 2-1 5-3 W2 11/3 @ Wagner — Oct. 28, 1 p.m. 5. Michigan 5-0 7-1 W7 11/3 vs. 17 Penn State Women’s Volleyball vs. 4. Cen. Conn. St. 2-1 4-4 L1 10/27 vs. Wagner 6. Texas 4-0 6-1 W6 10/27 @ Oklahoma State Fordham (Palumbo Center) 5. Wagner 1-1 2-5 W1 10/27 @ Cen. Conn. St. 7. Georgia 4-0 6-1 L1 10/27 vs. 9 Florida 6. Saint Francis 0-2 2-5 L2 10/27 @ Robert Morris 8. Oklahoma 3-1 6-1 W1 10/27 vs. Kansas State — Oct. 31, 7 p.m. 7. Robert Morris 0-3 2-5 W1 10/27 vs. Saint Francis 9. Florida 4-1 6-1 W5 10/27 @ 7 Georgia Men’s Soccer vs. Davidson (Rooney Field) 10. Central Florida 4-0 7-0 W7 11/1 vs. Temple 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Duquesne grads earn Cup rings as Capitals employees

Adam Lindner graduated from Duquesne’s pharmacy pharmaceutical route, Clamp graduated sports editor program. As a child, Clamp visited her from Duquesne in 2015 with degrees in mother’s alma mater and “fell in love.” She finance and sports marketing. Clamp said explained that her family’s history with the that her time on the Bluff did more than As most Pittsburghers may prefer to for- school factored into her decision when it enough to prepare her for her life and get, the NHL’s Washington Capitals cap- was time to make her own college choice. career post-school. tured their first Stanley Cup title in fran- “Being a legacy is great because my Upon arriving at DU, Clamp founded the chise history this past summer, topping the mom and I can love Duquesne together, now-defunct Figure Skating Club, as she Penguins in the Eastern Conference semi- wear our class rings together, and stuff like was a competitive skater growing up. With finals in the process. The championship- that,” Clamp said. the goal of eventually working in sports starved city of D.C. celebrated the victory However, where her mother went the — “specifically hockey” — Clamp also in- enthusiastically in the weeks following the terned with both the Penguins and Steelers Caps’ decisive Game 5 win over the Vegas during her time in Pittsburgh. According to Golden Knights in the Cup Final, including Clamp, those experiences helped her real- star player Alex Ovechkin. ize that that’s what she wanted to do. But the franchise’s star players and After school, Clamp began working with fans weren’t the only ones celebrating the Monumental Sports & Entertainment team’s triumph. — the company Leonsis is the founder, Compliments of Capitals owner and majority owner, chairman and CEO of — in Monumental Sports & Entertainment sales, doing work for both the Caps and the Courtesy of Mary Clamp CEO Ted Leonsis, every full-time employ- NBA’s Washington Wizards, which Leonsis ee who worked for Monumental on June 7 and Monumental also own. From left-to-right, Duquesne graduates and Clamp eventually became a clerk with current Capitals employees Zachary Gezo, — the day that the team clinched the Cup Mary Clamp, Tony Pimpinella, Allie Smith and title — received Stanley Cup rings as well. the Capitals before beginning as a staff Mark Benzbatchenko. Of those, five are Duquesne graduates. accountant with the team, which she cur- Mary Clamp, a 2015 DU graduate, said rently works now. “Since it’s such a small school, it nice to that receiving the ring is somewhat surreal, Clamp credits fellow DU graduate, have familiar faces,” Clamp said. “We try to and definitely something that her family Zachary Gezo (2011), with helping her meet for lunch sometimes; we have a lot of will treasure for generations to come. land at Monumental, which she describes pride since we enjoyed our time and made “To have a ring is pretty awesome, and as wonderful. a lot of memories there. “The work environment is great,” Clamp “There’s a really nice camaraderie a little unbelievable,” Clamp said via tele- Courtesy of Mary Clamp phone. “I never thought I’d be graced with said. “I really do have an awesome boss because of Duquesne being such a small The Washington Capitals won their first-ever and coworkers.” school — it’s like a small family.” the opportunity to have one.” Stanley Cup title in 2018, but team executives A small family, perhaps. Originally from New Jersey, Clamp had and players weren’t the only ones to receive Among those coworkers are fellow a familial connection to Duquesne from rings. Pictured above, Duquesne graduate Mary Duquesne supporters, some of which But, thanks to Leonsis, it’s a small family birth as her mother, also named Mary, Clamp displays her 2018 Stanley Cup ring. Clamp knew during her time on the Bluff. — with some pretty big rings.

DU men’s soccer team tops No. 23 Rhode Island

David Borne ly just asked them, ‘What type of program Duquesne wasted no time getting its niors, second-to-last game on Rooney. I’m staff writer do you want Duquesne to be? What type of offense going early on in the win over proud of everybody on the team.” legacy do you want to leave?’” Brooks said. the Rams. Off a cross from junior Zach Mehta earned Atlantic 10 Offensive “It was from that moment on we started to Hall, senior Noah Mehta headed the ball Player of the Week honors following a With its Atlantic 10 tournament hopes really set the tradition and started to push passed URI goalkeeper Roger Penske, week that saw his performance against contingent upon a strong end-of-season forward in the right direction.” and Duquesne took a 1-0 lead in only the Rhode Island. Additionally, goalkeeper push, the Duquesne men’s soccer team “I think you’re seeing it start to pay divi- game’s third minute. Robbie McKelvey, who made four saves took a massive step in the right direction dends. We clearly still have a long way to The offensive barrage continued later in against the Rams, was named A-10 Defen- Saturday night. Tasked with the visiting go — you’re never done working and cul- the first half, as a blast from another se- sive Player of the Week, as well. No. 23-ranked on Se- ture is never 100 percent done, but we’re nior, Austin Stout, extended Duquesne’s The final two contests on Duquesne’s nior Night, the Dukes came out inspired on the right track, which is nice to see.” lead to two in the 39th minute. schedule will ultimately decide its fate. and managed to grab a victory over the Less than five minutes later, the senior The Dukes close out the year with a road Rams, 3-1. class struck gold once again. A feed from game against St. Bonaventure on Oct. 27, The win marked the first time in pro- Olav Hovstad found Mehta, who managed followed by one final home game on Oct. gram history that Duquesne managed to to bury his second goal of the evening to 31 versus Davidson. take down a ranked opponent. Duquesne put Duquesne up by three. St. Bonaventure is currently 2-4 in con- now stands at 2-2-2 in Atlantic 10 play Rhode Island did manage to get on the ference play, and is trying to sneak into the this season. board early on in the second half, but the playoff picture, as well. As for Davidson, Following the win, Head Coach Chase Dukes’ defensive efforts proved to be too the Wildcats will be a much tougher test Brooks described his team’s senior class as much for the Rams. URI was held to just for Duquesne. Davidson sits second in the a driven group with high expectations. The five shots on goal in the loss. A-10 standings with a record of 4-1-1 on Dukes, projected to finish last in the Atlan- “Two different seniors scoring goals, the year. tic 10 preseason poll, now find themselves a senior with an assist, you can’t ask for Duquesne has already made massive right in the mix for postseason play. much else,” Brooks said. “That’s total com- strides as a team this season. With their The conference’s top eight teams will mitment and buy-in. Even through the dif- playoff hopes on the line, Brooks just compete in the Atlantic 10 Championship, ficult situations, I really give them a lot of wants his team to keep doing what they’ve beginning Nov. 3. Currently, the Dukes sit credit for sticking with it, understanding been doing. Set the bar high, and fight for at eighth place in the conference standings. the process and committing to it.” a result. While things haven’t always been easy Mehta echoed his coach’s statements, “We’ve continued to set our bar higher for them on the field, especially dur- saying the win was the perfect way for the and higher every time we step on the field, ing a forgettable 2017 campaign, Brooks seniors to celebrate their special night. and that’s what we have to do,” he said. Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics admires the way his team leaders have “We just believed,” he said. “We knew The Dukes will head to Olean, New York helped reshape the image of the program On Oct. 22, redshirt goalkeeper Robbie we were going to get a result after getting to face St. Bonaventure on Oct. 27 at 7 McKelvey (left) and senior midfielder Noah this season. a good one against Saint Louis, so we just p.m. The Bonnies need a win to keep their “After the fall, last fall, we really sat Mehta (right, foreground) were both named A-10 Players of the Week. stuck to our task and got a result. It’s bril- season alive, and will certainly be another down with the upperclassmen and we real- liant, man. You love to see that. For the se- challenge for the Dukes. October 25, 2018 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 DU’s three choirs impress at joint performance Week’s Events Griffin Sendek arc delineating the role memories staff writer play in somebody’s life: It begins Hogwarts Happy Hour with a solo, slowly joined by other Friday, Oct. 26 @ 5 p.m. aturday, Oct. 20, the Mary female singers as the men provide Pappert School of Music background hums. Hosted by the Honors College, presented a student choir The Voices of Spirit entered as this event welcomes all Harry S the University Singers left. performance in the Trinity Episcopal Potter fans to the Towers Mul- Cathedral. The performance was The Voices of Spirit by far had tipurpose Room for Potterhead titled There Was A Time and featured the most varied of performances games and prizes. Participants three groups: the Pappert Women’s with a partial biblical focus. The are encouraged to donate new Chorale, University Singers and first song, “Haec dies,” was very or gently-used socks. Voices of Spirit. There Was A Time multifaceted with a lot going on was made possible by the Director at once before unifying. The entire Freshman Pumpkin Patch Trip of Choral Activities Caron Daley and performance was named after the Saturday, Oct. 27 @ 10 a.m. Conductor Joseph Stuligross. second song on the list: “There Was a Time.” The piece is a combination The cathedral was nearly full at Griffin Sendek / Staff Writer The Freshman Year Experi- of multiple pieces coming together, the time I arrived. Though mostly an The University Singers perform in the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on Sixth Avenue. ence office is providing a $5 older crowd, likely family members with a heavy emphasis on bus trip to the Soergel Orchard repetition; many of the same lyrics of the performers, it was also littered Culminating in their fifth and final with a piece by Bob Chilcott, “Five pumpkin patch. The office can be are repeated over and over in many with small handfuls of students song “Gloria,” which was the first to days that changed the world”. This contacted at different pitches and tones. The throughout. add piano into the mix, was by far piece is split into five separate [email protected] The performance began from the the most cheerful and joyous song. pieces, one for each day. For this next song, “Pseudo-Yoik” sounding back, a soloist from the Pappert At the conclusion of “Gloria,” the performance, only three of the much like a sort of tribal chant, Women’s Chorale walking down audience gave booming applause. five were chosen to be played— was by far the strangest and most the aisle. She was shortly joined Next up were the University ”The Invention of Printing,” “The different song of the performance. by the chorale’s other members Singers, Duquesne University’s Abolition of Slavery” and “The First The final two songs returned upcoming slowly parading from the back two newest choir, which is open not Powered Flight.” The songs try to back to the biblical theme. When by two before eventually finding only to men and women music capture the certain feeling of the David Heard went through highs releases their place on the risers. As the last majors, but non-majors, DU event, the best recreation being in of loud excitement to lows of slow member found her spot, all their alumni, DU Faculty and staff “The First Powered Flight” which and subdued. Closing the show, Suspiria voices came together in unity. As and local community members. had an appropriately more floaty “The Battle of Jericho,” the mixture Friday, Oct. 26 they continued to sing “Bruremarsj Dr. Laurel Willingham-McLain, and airy feel to the words. of the men repeating “the Battle fra Valsøyfjord” (Wedding March Director of Faculty Development The choir changed the mood of Jericho” in a low, deep voice as This film is loosely based on the from Valsøyfjord), the song gave & Teaching Excellence, has been back to a more somber feel for the women sang the story of the legendary 1977 Italian horror film the effect of a series of bell chimes a member of the University their fourth song “The Road Not battle created a captivating and fun of the same name. Starring Da- and was a rather pleasant opener. Singers since it began. She told Taken” by Frostiana which was listening experience. kota Johnson and Tilda Swinton, The songs the Women’s Chorale me that one of the best parts of much slower, quieter and had a All three choirs performed with a score by Thom Yorke, the sang followed a progression from the University Singers is how the greater emphasis on piano. They excellently, delivering their best the mellow and somber vibe of variety of ages and experience in did not end on a low for their final and showcasing the vocal talent film has so far received moder- the songs “Ad Admore” and “O the group creates a unique and song, “Wanting Memories, from that is found at this university. ately positive reviews. Vos Omnes” to the faster and different kind of sound. Crossings” a high point of the After the final note played, the more upbeat “Lift thine eyes.” The University Singers opened performance. The song follows an audience gave a standing ovation. 3 (The Purple Album) Lukas Graham Friday, Oct. 26

Danish pop band Lukas Gra- is action-packed, gory ham returns with their newest album since 2015’s self-titled Neil Runge While it excels in some areas, in “Blue Album,” which contained staff writer others it can fall flat. At times the their international hit “7 Years.” camera feels claustrophobic, espe- cially during fight scenes, making etflix’s The Night Comes the scene shaky and nauseating. At for Us is two hours of pure other times the camera doesn’t feel gory, blood-soaked good- N close enough; not intimate enough ness mixed with a story about life Micro and death. for what is being said or done. Based on a graphic novel by direc- Another place where it falls short review tor , this Indonesian is its female characters. Two out film follows Ito, a former member of the four major female roles are given to villains, which is already Live from the Ryman of the Six Seas: an elite group of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit men and women that are involved an issue with representation of Courtesy of women, but then the two villains with the Triad. After sparing the From the moment the album The Night Comes for Us premiered in September at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Tex- aren’t just queer-coded — they are life of a young girl named Reina, as. Netflix swiftly acquired distribution rights for the film and released it on Oct. 19. began with an absolute rock- Ito is faced with fight after fight queer. They are explicitly labelled ing rendition of “Hope the High to protect her and make sure she see a village massacred. From then named The Operator to the show as lesbians by other characters in Road,” I was wowed. Isbell and boards a boat to start a new life. He on out, death is in every scene, off, slightly off-kilter friend Bobby. the film. This sends out an obvi- his band play what amounts to his goes up against the other members and is essential to Ito’s character This tale of fighters is made ous message that members of the greatest hits so far and blow it out of the Triad and people he used development. Ito is haunted by the believable with the top-notch fight lesbian community are villainous of the water. Nearly every song to call family in bloody fights that destruction he has caused. choreography. The conflicts never and bad guys. The other major sounds better than the original keep up a quick pace with no time Underneath all the gore is a story feel repetitive or boring, with the women characters are Reina, who version. It’s loud, raucous and to breathe or rest. about family, betrayal and giving creative use of unconventional barely speaks and The Operator, absolutely perfect. It’s a great first This movie isn’t for the faint of a child a chance to survive. This weapons and the environment as who also doesn’t speak much. All- introduction to one of the best heart or anyone easily sick to their is all supported with a cast that is a weapon itself by using tables and in-all, female characters don’t get singer-songwriters of the decade. stomach. The level of bloodiness astounding; Joe Taslim who plays pillars to take enemies down. All of much time to shine besides being puts Tarantino to shame. Every Ito delivers a performance that this makes every encounter feel new villains who are killed off. — Raymond Arke scene has violence that makes you drives home the idea of a troubled and amazing. They’re also unpre- The Night Comes for Us is a cover your eyes, timidly peeking man seeking redemption. The rest dictable; it isn’t clear who will win movie that satisfies that desire through them to see what happens. of the actors build up a cast of char- each fight. Not knowing how the for gore and violence that almost Death is a major theme in acters that show Ito’s allies and ene- fight is going to end keeps viewers everyone feels from time to time, Tjahjanto’s film. From the start, we mies, from the mysterious woman in suspense and almost stressed. and it does it masterfully. 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Halloween takes horror’s iconic series back to its roots

Salena Moran & Evan Penrod and plots that go nowhere, this movie staff writers rises to the top in terms of sequels from this franchise thus far. There are some he iconic white-masked slasher complaints regarding characters acting Michael Myers returns to the silver really dumb, but I suppose that comes T screen on the 40th anniversary of with the territory of horror movies. If an John Carpenter’s 1978 classic, Halloween. intelligent person was the protagonist in While the story of Halloween has spawned a horror movie, there would be no real a large multi-movie franchise, Halloween deaths or suspense at all. It is only in a (2018) director David Gordon Green dis- character’s folly or foolishness that we regards all the prior sequels/adaptations begin to fear for their wellbeing. and instead uses this movie as a direct The movie also introduced some new follow up to the original 1978 film. characters in Laurie’s life, including her After the notorious killer murdered the daughter, Karen () and her friends of Haddonfield, Illinois teen Laurie granddaughter, Allison (Andi Matichak). Strode () in the first film, However, Halloween (2018) falls short in Michael Myers resided in an asylum until that a majority of the characters are not his escape 40 years later to resume his kill- ing spree on Halloween night. Meanwhile, prominent or long lasting in any sense. It Laurie remains traumatized and terrorized is hard to care about some of these char- by the events of her past. Her character is Courtesy of Universal Pictures acters when they only appear on screen no longer afraid, but determined to protect Michael Myers returns in his iconic mask, aged and torn in the 40 years since the original Halloween. for about 10 minutes. her family and officially end the evil that is Obviously, Curtis is the most enjoyable still manages to claim his victims. writers incorporate comedy or jokes, and Michael Myers. to watch, as she provides another amazing Perhaps the most notable feature of the movies seem to have a rather ridicu- Michael Myers remains one of the most performance as and instills recognizable killers in the slasher genre this villain is his mask. In some of the fol- lous or unbelievable plotline. However, it some hope in viewers that Michael’s evil to date. What makes him interesting, in lowing sequels to the original Halloween, was a pleasant surprise for this new itera- will finally end. This film definitely rev- comparison to the likes of Freddy Krueger the mask always appeared distorted or tion of Halloween to take itself relatively els in the kill count, which is never a bad or Jason, is the constant awareness that off-color. Some reincarnations utilized seriously without being too uptight or thing in a horror movie. The kills are he is around at all times, even during the an unintentionally humorous mask. confusing. The plot and the characters all gory and suspenseful in just the right way day. In essence, most of the time, Michael The Halloween (2018) movie retained felt believable, as they should in a tradi- throughout the entirety of the scenes. lurks in plain sight — driving in the the appropriate amount of nostalgia and tional slasher. Thus, the finished project Ultimately, Halloween (2018) ade- background, walking past a schoolyard familiarity with Michael, while also por- did not simply feel like a lazy cash grab quately pays homage to the original film or breaking into a hardware store as evi- traying adequate wear and tear on his age reboot, but more like a genuine attempt while adding new plots that engross view- denced in the original. Also, Michael does and his mask. to make an appropriate Halloween film. ers in the heroine’s quest to slay the infa- not run. Instead, he menacingly walks and In many modern day horror films, script While there are some blatant ripoffs mous killer once and for all.

Talented cast tackles real social issues in The Hate U Give

Natalie Schroeder to do whatever they could to protect one staff writer another. Throughout the movie Stenberg gradu- ast weekend, The Hate U Give ally morphs the two versions of Starr into opened with a high rating of 96 one with ease. She changes her voice and percent on . The mannerisms to reflect who she is, not who L she has to be in different circumstances. film has a stacked cast of actors that portray their characters with ease, such She no longer flips between the two ver- as Amandla Stenberg, Russell Hornsby, sions and begins to shine as her true self Regina Hall, Anthony Mackie, KJ Apa and in Garden Heights and at her school. Starr Common. and her family are victims of more than The story follows a young girl named one threat, the most dangerous being a Starr Carter as she tries to balance two bullet going through their window. While this alone can frighten a family, the reac- versions of herself: the one that lives in Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox tions of Starr, her sibling and her mother the mostly poor black neighborhood of The Hate U Give is “Certified Fresh” with a 97 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes as of the time of print. Garden Heights, and the one that attends when Maverick goes outside make the an affluent, predominantly white private her best friend Khalil offers to drive her relationship and the audience quickly scene much more emotional. With the school, Williamson Prep. home. The two are pulled over and things understands that it is one of the few pacing alerting the audience that eventu- The movie opens with a family of five go from bad to worse. Khalil is asked to things that keeps her going. ally someone in the Carter family will be sitting around a table. The father (Russell exit the vehicle and minutes later is shot While the movie has likeable charac- hurt, every interaction between Maverick Hornsby) explains to his young children with Starr still in the passenger seat. ters, it also has characters that are ques- and the source of the threats makes the how to act and react towards an officer. Worried about her friend, she gets out tionable or downright irredeemable. A audience sink lower in their seats. Starr was nine. and runs to his side, only to be halted and friend of Starr, Hailey, continues to add to Despite being more than two hours The film uses Starr’s narration to push handcuffed by the officer. As Khalil lays her anger and pain when she suggests that long, the film proved to be interesting and the plot forward. In the opening scene, on the ground barely alive, Starr sits as Khalil was dangerous and later suggests captivating throughout. The cast and crew the narration is used to explain her life close to him as she can and watches him that he was a criminal. While it is easy to created scenes that realistically portrayed and the school she goes to. While she die, pleading with the officer to help him. dislike the character, it is even easier to anger and pain after the death of a young and her siblings could go to the school From that moment on, the film offers a believe that she can’t see the error in her man in their community. It is easy to root in Garden Heights, her parents enrolled substantial amount of empowering quotes interpretations. for Starr when she decides she can’t stay her at Williamson Prep instead. There are and important conversations between Stenberg has an incredible screen pres- quiet anymore and speaks on behalf of two versions of Starr: Williamson Starr characters. With the indestructible fam- ence that makes the audience under- her childhood friend in front of the grand and Garden Heights Starr. Williamson ily dynamic between the Carters, Starr stand and empathize with her character. jury, and later when she participates in Starr doesn’t use slang, she’s an athlete, is protected, advised and empowered by Stenberg shows so much emotion with the protests. As the movie goes from cha- approachable and non confrontational. her parents and her brothers. The father- use of no words and very little actions. otic to calm, Starr’s family returns to the Williamson Starr doesn’t give anyone a daughter relationship is strong between While speaking up for Khalil who cannot safe and joyous atmosphere it was in the reason to call her ghetto. Starr and her father, Maverick. Following do it himself, she endures threats from beginning of the movie. While Starr has One night Starr agrees to go to a house the death of Khalil, Maverick sits by her a local gang. While this neighborhood is endured pain and grief, her family lifts party in Garden Heights where sudden bed awaiting her inevitable nightmares. fictional, the acting and scenery make it her up and reminds her that she wasn’t shots are fired outside the house and The movie continues to show this deep believable that Starr’s family would have given the name Starr on accident.

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