February 27, 2020 Volume 102 Number 8 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Duquesne Mardi Gras meets Towers Students research upset team finds over early unclear autism event rules Hallie Lauer markers news editor Hannah Boucher When the Duquesne University staff writer College Republicans wanted to host a movie screening event on Feb. 23, In 2006, Dr. Scott Faber and they received permission from uni- Howard Kingston were told they versity administration. The movie, were crazy for believing that au- titled Unplanned, follows the life tism was not a genetic disease, of a Planned Parenthood executive but rather an autoimmune one. who reverses her abortion views However, this did not stop the and becomes pro-life. pair from carrying out research They also received permission to for 14 years to prove those who hang flyers on campus advertising doubted them wrong. the event that said, “Pro-choice? I During their research, Faber Griffin Sendek / Photo Editor challenge you to watch this movie.” and Kingston developed their RAs of the second, third and eleventh floors of St. Martin Hall held a Mardi Gras celebration for their residents in Towers But after at least one student own measurement system in or- MPR. The celebration included Mardi Gras-colored cupcakes, pepperoni rolls and drinks, as well as fun crafts. raised concerns about the poster der to asses the likelihood of a — and many were pulled down — child developing autism. This mea- the Office of Student Life reversed surement system utilized 21 differ- course and instructed Alec Skomo, ent biomarkers to test for autism. Duquesne mourns loss of a student the president of the College Repub- A biomarker is any substance Ollie Gratzinger time,” Frizzell said in the email. “An- licans, in an email, that the flyers that occurs naturally in the body thony and his loved ones will be in our could not be replaced. that is measured to indicate a phe- editor-in-chief prayers.” “Students have expressed con- nomenon. In this case, the phe- A Duquesne University student en- Frizzell also explained that a vari- cerns that members of our campus nomenon is a disease — autism. rolled in the physician’s assistant pro- ety of services are available to those community feel distressed, due to With around $1.4 million in gram died unexpectedly Wednesday. on campus. Counselors are available personal or family experiences with grant money funding their proj- Anthony Bove, 22, of Hopewell at the Wellbeing Center in 636 Fisher the content matter at hand. In this ect, Faber and Kingston sup- Twp., died on Ash Wednesday fol- Hall for anyone who needs support, light we are not letting the posters ported their hypothesis, even in- lowing surgery at UPMC Presby- and the Spiritan community of clergy, be rehung,” the email said. venting their own measurement terian in Oakland, according to an along with Campus Ministry staff, “are The event went on as scheduled, systems in order to complete online obituary posted by Tatalov- with about 20 people in atten- their tests. available for conversation or prayer.” ich Funeral Home in Aliquippa. dance, even after being included One of the biomarker measure- Senior marketing major Julia He was a fourth year student in the in the DU Activities Weekly Events ments they invented involved Badgley traveled to Italy with Bove as physician’s assistant program, and Courtesy Tatalovich Funeral Home email blast. tracking glutathione (GHS), an part of the university’s study abroad was set to graduate from Duquesne Skomo was frustrated by the uni- antioxidant found in the body program, and said that everyone who Feb. 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Tata- on May 8 with a bachelor of science versity stopping advertisements for that reduces oxidative stress. knew him is “absolutely heartbroken.” lovich Funeral Home and Crema- the event. Improper levels of the oxidized in health sciences degree and a mas- “Anthony was one of the nicest, fun- tion Services, Inc., located at 2205 “I feel they are censoring us and variation of GSH can place chil- ter of physician assistant studies de- niest, most outgoing people that I’ve McMinn St. in Aliquippa. Family allowing it to not be as successful as dren at risk of suffering from ir- gree, according to the obituary. ever met. He positively impacted every- and friends will meet at Our Lady it could be,” he said. reversible brain damage Bove studied abroad at Duquesne's one he met — he had a way of making of Fatima Catholic Church, 2270 Imani Chisom, one of the stu- Once the GSH oxidizes and Rome campus in fall 2017, and was everyone feel comfortable,” Badgley Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, on Sat- dents who had voiced complaints becomes glutathione disulfide “a well-liked person,” according to an said. “Anthony was one of my favorite urday, Feb. 29. A Mass of Christian about the posters, was also frus- (GSSG), there is no more GSH emailed statement sent to students, people that I’ve met at Duquesne, and Burial will be held at 10 a.m. trated, wondering exactly how left. If all of the GSH turns into faculty and staff by Vice President for he’ll be missed by everyone he met.” In lieu of flowers, the family re- events on campus are approved. GSSG, then the child’s immune Student Life Douglas K. Frizzell early The obituary described Bove as an quests donations to McGuire Me- Chisom has been involved in system is no longer function- Wednesday afternoon. avid tennis player and competitive morial, 2119 Mercer Road, New organizations like Ebony Women ing properly. In fact, if there is “I join President Gormley and the swimmer who loved to travel, and Brighton, Pa. 15066, which was for Social Change, Kappa Alpha anywhere from 3 to 5% of GSSG entire Duquesne University commu- said that his “last act in life was “near and dear” to Bove. Kappa Sorority Incorporated and in the body instead of GSH, the nity in extending our sincerest condo- that he donated his organs so oth- Information regarding a cam- the Multicultural Program Council immune system will begin to lences to his family, friends and all ers may live.” pus memorial at Duquesne will be who knew him, during this difficult Friends will be received on Friday, forthcoming. see POSTER — page 2 see BIO — page 2 opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... Movie I leap, therefore Swimming & Duke & subtitles I am Diving places Josh Making the film DU student born third Josh Peck talks industry more on Feb. 29 Everhart wins to students accessible three gold medals @theduquesneduke PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 9 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE

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Another week of damaged cars, which listen I understand, for detect autism earlier in children some reason it’s difficult to park between those two lines in the BIO — from page 1 there being any bias. This helped increase the credibility of their data. parking garages ... y’all passed weaken. With these findings, Faber and your driver’s tests right? In terms of its relationship to Kingston hope to apply these tests autism, children under the age of in a way that would be more acces- On Feb. 19, a resident student two that show signs of having a sible to people around the world. reported that her roommate weak or underdeveloped immune “They don’t have to get to was missing. Campus police system are at a greater risk of de- the disease. If we catch [it] soon located the missing student a veloping autism. enough, we can prevent [it]. We short-time later in Brottier Hall “From 2006 to 2012, the world could rescue 2% of the world’s pop- and no further action was re- disagreed on this [biomarker] ulation. That is the dream of the quired. measurement by three orders of magnitude. We now make that doctor in myself,” said Kingston. On Feb. 21, damage to an un- measurement to plus or minus The goal is to be able to con- attended vehicle parked in the five percent,” said Kingston. duct the same blood work tests Locust Garage extension was Kingston compared this dis- using a dry blood spot card. This reported. crepancy with the uncertainty of allows children to be tested more going into battle. frequently, along with allowing On Feb. 24, a student reported “Imagine me telling a general doctors to possibly prescribe the that her vehicle was damaged that he has 1,000 soldiers in the card to parents so they can test Courtesy of Howard Kingston Members of the research team, back row from left to right: Howard Kingston, Jeremiah while parked unattended in a field, but he doesn’t know if he their children from home. university garage. If a child were to have results Jamrom, Weier Hao and James Henderson and in the front row left to right: Caley has 999 dead soldiers and one Moore, Ashley Dillard, Taylor Teitelbaum, Ashley Trouten and Ashley Parisi-Goldblatt live one, or 999 live soldiers and that came back positive for au- one dead one,” he said. tism, or possibly trending to- Faber is the Scholar in Resi- ics. Currently, he has a research This is just one of the many wards autism, then possible dence here at Duquesne, which team of 10, consisting of both markers that Faber and Kingston treatment or preventative mea- means that he assists in research, graduate and undergraduate stu- test for to see whether or not a sures could be used to intervene. participates in committees and dents. He and his team conduct JOKE CORNER! child is trending towards devel- “An ounce of prevention is helps write grant applications. research that uses isotope dilu- Q: What starts with E, oping autism. worth a pound of cure,” said On top of all that, he also has tion in mass spectrometry and ends with E, and has only All of these biomarkers, includ- Kingston. three board certifications in de- analytical chemistry. 1 letter in it? ing GSH, are tested for through While Faber and Kingston velopmental neurological pediat- At any given time, Kingston’s bloodwork. In their research, the themselves have not come up rics, neurological developmental team can have up to 20 different A: Envelope. team tested the blood of 30 chil- with a cure for autism, their tests disabilities and general pediat- research projects going on at once. dren with autism and 30 children make it possible for children to rics. Faber also has his own prac- “This research group are the Q: What did the duck say without autism. receive the intervention they need tice, Developmental Integrative people I spend the most time ev- when he bought lipstick? Their blood samples were then from other medical professionals. Pediatrics. ery week with. I have no idea what given to John Kern, the head of “It is because of our two differ- Kingston is a professor of an- a job is. I get to come here every- A: "Put it on my bill." Duquesne’s mathematics de- ent sets of talents that we were alytical chemistry, and has re- day and work with these wonder- partment. The purpose of this was able to come together and form ceived many awards for his work ful people, and hope we can make A priest, a minister and to blindly analyze the data without this team,” said Kingston in biology, chemistry and phys- a contribution,” Kingston said. a rabbit walk into a bar. The rabbit says, “I think I might be a typo.”

Q: How does the moon cut New chair of biological sciences department his hair? Jessica Lincoln new chair involved a hectic year and he oversaw millions of dollars ment, but I think it will work out staff writer of calls for nominations, requests worth of lab renovations. for the better,” Modi said. A: Eclipse it. for faculty comments about those Students in the department Although little has been decided The Department of Biological nominations and approval from spoke fondly of McCormick, noting at this point, Patton-Vogt said that Sciences is getting a new depart- the dean, provost and president. that he has made a habit of stop- she was excited to get started. ment chair this July, as Jana Pat- “Technically, the provost and ping to talk to them in Mellon Hall. “In this department, we want ton-Vogt takes over for Joseph president can approve a can- “He knew everything that was to teach well, we want to do good McCormick. Patton-Vogt’s term didate no matter what faculty happening on the floor, all the research, and we always want to is set to begin on July 1 and end members say, but I think we’ve professors — everything he need- improve,” she said. “I’m looking on June 30, 2023. made a good choice,” said Mc- ed to know about the depart- forward to the challenge.” JOIN THE DUKE! “It should be a fairly seamless Cormick. ment,” said Raahi Modi, a junior and easy transition. I think we’re While the transition is in its biology major who serves as the If you’re interested in joining The fairly like-minded, so I don’t early stages, course offerings and vice president of ASBMB. Duquesne University’s Duke, email thedukeduq@gmail. think a lot is going to change,” budgets for the summer and fall “He reminds you why you be- Society of com or stop by our newsroom locat- McCormick said. semesters have already been dis- came a biology student in the ed in the basement of College Hall Patton-Vogt has been a pro- cussed. One of the biggest chal- first place. I think that’s the Professional (Room 113). fessor at Duquesne since 2001. lenges Patton-Vogt will face dur- kind of person you need as chair, Journalism In addition to teaching courses ing her tenure, McCormick said, someone who can do that thor- in cellular and molecular biol- is the introduction of the new oughly,” said Noah Kent, a fresh- is recruiting new ogy, she has previously served osteopathic school of medicine, man biology major. members! as the department’s undergradu- with which the department will Overall, McCormick said that he EmailTips ate coordinator and is an active be closely involved. was glad to have served as chair. researcher. She also advises the “It’s kind of hectic,” he said of “Hopefully, we did a lot of good We want your input! Duquesne chapter of the Ameri- the process of becoming chair. in the past decade, but at the very The Duke’s news section can Society of Biochemistry and “You have a lot of responsibilities least, we pledged to do no harm. And would love to hear from you Molecular Biology (ASBMB), a in a very short time.” I think we’ve avoided that,” he said. about stories that you want to student organization. After Patton-Vogt becomes With enrollment and the need see in print. Know a talented “Right now, I’m working with chair, McCormick will remain a for department staff likely to in- professor or accomplished the current chair, the dean and faculty member in the depart- crease once the medical school student? See something on the current faculty and staff to ment, continuing his research opens, according to McCormick, campus that just doesn’t assess where we are. What are we and teaching first semester fresh- the process of adjusting to a new Contact President Hallie men and Ph.D. students. During chair may be complex. make sense? You can send doing well? What do we need to Lauer for more details at your tips and story ideas to improve on? What’s on the hori- his tenure, he was involved in “Dr. McCormick has been chair News Editor Hallie Lauer at zon?” Patton-Vogt said. hiring a third of the department’s for quite some time, so I think [email protected] [email protected]. The process of selecting the current tenure track professors, there will be a period of adjust-

February 27, 2020 News THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 Criteria for event Professor awarded select fellowship Luke Schrum narrative of the 20th century. those who knew Pearson best and “I’ve been working on this book staff writer to observe the items he valued. approval murky for about five years now, since “[Pearson’s] surviving step- on campus. Duquesne is well-known for its I finished my last one. [In] that POSTER — from page 1 daughter, who is almost 90, invited The term “Duquesnable” is an many faculty-led research projects time, I’ve mostly been laying the me to their weekend house on the (which is no longer functioning on expression that came about from that range from the humanities to groundwork: figuring out all of the Connecticut shore and it was really major facts and events of his life, campus). She has also worked on a students themselves, and is used in health sciences, but one common- amazing to be surrounded with all ality of all research is the need for identifying where the documents number of programs that have run reference to something that reflects of his things, the art and books that into roadblocks similar to this one. funding. Greg Barnhisel, English I will need to use are and what the mission of Duquesne. he collected. The fellowship, and As an event for Kappa Alpha According to Adam Wasilko, professor in the McAnulty College people I will need to interview,” the time it gives me to dedicate to Kappa, their group had planned on the assistant vice president for the and Graduate School of Liberal Barnhisel said. this book, literally make it possible holding a “Trap Karaoke” night. Center for Student Involvement, Arts, has been awarded a $60,000 Research for a biography of this “We experienced a lot of push- the term is not used in an official fellowship from the National En- type requires extensive traveling for me to write it,” Barnhisel said. back, and I would say threats, university capacity to determine dowment for the Humanities, his to the locations where important Telling Pearson’s story will from the event and conference whether or not an event can hap- second fellowship in seven years, events occurred and Barnhisel shed light on a figure of the 20th services saying that trap wasn’t pen, but there is a separate pro- to support his most recent project. has already spent time gathering century, who was largely behind- Duquesnable,” she said. cess that takes into consideration Barnhisel explained why this information. the-scenes. The issue surrounding this event various factors and depends on the particular fellowship is highly cov- “I’ve visited the town where he “[Pearson] started his career at came from the word “trap” which, program type. eted and competitive as it provides grew up, the town his parents came a time when many people around in this context, is a term from the “Offices such as University Con- funding to scholars to complete re- from, and the area near Gloucester, the world weren’t sure American Mass. where his ancestors settled ‘90s that defines a certain subgenre ference and Event Services or the search and projects associated with literature was even worth reading, their work. in America. And I’ve spent a lot of of hip-hop music — current artists Center for Student Involvement and then after World War II he was like Future and Drake are often “[The fellowships] give recipi- time at Yale, where his papers are are usually the starting point for really central in the government’s considered to perform under the proposed events, but it depends ents up to 12 months of support to held,” Barnhisel said. effort to explain American culture umbrella of trap. on whether the event is a resi- work on a scholarly project, usually As all of the research that goes to people around the world, to try Regarding the screening of Un- dence hall program, dining event, a book. They are highly competi- into the book must be done on- planned, Chisom made clear that faculty program, DPC event, etc.,” tive; only about 7% of applicants location, the fellowship will greatly to sway them to the American side it wasn’t the topic of the event that Wasilko said. are funded,” Barnhisel said. increase the information he can in the Cold War,” Barnhisel said. was the problem, but rather the Questions submitted Wednes- This program is also responsible collect and include. Pearson’s work and life are also portrayal of the topic in the posters. day afternoon with the Conference for a variety of funding outside of “This is the kind of project that the reasons Barnhisel initially “I reached out to Dr. Frizzell and and Event Services office were not scholarly projects. really needs dedicated time be- became interested in him as he a few people in the Center for Stu- answered before publication dead- “[The agency] doesn’t just sup- cause of all of the travel involved. was very prolific in the twentieth dent Involvement just to tell them line. Inquiries on this topic were port people writing books, but The facts of his life aren’t in pub- century. that some of the female students on submitted to university officials gives money to local libraries, lished books; they are in his per- “[Pearson] was an important museums and educational institu- sonal papers and the papers of the campus that I've had conversations last week. CIA recruiter, and maybe more, in tions,” Barnhisel said. people that knew him, which are with were uncomfortable with the Chisom and Skomo think the the 1950s,” Barnhisel said. “And For the last five years, Barnhisel held in archive libraries and can’t event,” said Chisom. university needs to provide clar- he’s also just a fascinating person: Events like this can be particu- ity for organization leaders when has been working on a biography be lent out. So I need to actually He knew and socialized with just larly difficult for female members scheduling events on campus. of Norman Holmes Pearson, a for- go there to use them,” Barnhisel about every writer of the time, he of the campus community to deal “The students who accept ad- mer professor at Yale University, said. “Also, it’s important to visit came from some of the oldest and with, she continued, as it may bring missions to Duquesne understand as he researches the life and impact the places where he lived and up traumatic experiences from Duquesne’s religious ties; mov- Pearson had. The Professor Was worked to get a sense of what this most prominent Massachusetts their personal lives. ing forward we would not like a Spy: A Biography of Norman life was like, what he would have families and then married into one Both Skomo and Chisom sepa- Duquesne to disregard its religious Holmes Pearson, American Liter- seen every day.” of the richest families in New Eng- rately mentioned the controversy tradition. We understand that ary Scholar aims to tell Pearson’s The fellowship also provides land, the Winchesters of the gun over the Gender Neutral Fash- things need to be Duquesnable, story as well as how he wrote the Barnhisel the opportunity to meet company … he also had a pretty ion Show event and its posters, but if you’re going to make that significant disability in a time when in questioning what the standard the standard, it should be the stan- people were happy to discriminate and criteria are for holding events dard,” Chisom said. against him because of it.” Ultimately Barnhisel hopes the biography will open eyes regarding Arizona newspaper quits how important Pearson was to the development of American culture in the 20th century and what made candidate endorsements it possible. “I would hope that more people (AP) — The Arizona Republic, number of voters getting their appreciate what Pearson accom- which drew global attention in news online, the Republic and 2016 for endorsing a Democrat other newspapers are rethinking plished as a teacher, editor, cultur- for president for the first time in the unsigned editorials that rep- al diplomat, and general behind- its history, will stop endorsing resent the views of the newspa- the-scenes operator … A biography candidates for public office, news- per’s opinion editors. of Pearson won’t just tell us more paper leaders wrote Wednesday. The Republic’s 2016 endorse- about the life of this one extraordi- Executive Editor Greg Burton ment of Hillary Clinton garnered nary man, but about how America and Editorial Page Editor Phil global attention because it was transformed itself over the first 25 Boas explained in a column that the first time the paper recom- Courtesy duq.edu Greg Barnhisel, an English professor at Duquesne was recently awarded his second years of the Cold War,” Barnhisel research by the Phoenix-based mended a Democrat in its 126- fellowship in seven years. said. newspaper, Arizona’s largest, year history. Burton and Boas showed readers find endorse- wrote that they stand by that de- ments alienating and “blur the cision and their decision to forego way they view our news stories.” an endorsement in 2020 does not The editors wrote that many represent a retreat from their po- IF YOU SEE readers don’t see the sharp line sition four years ago. that news organizations draw be- The newspaper will continue to tween their neutral news stories weigh in on big questions of pub- SOMETHING... and their opinion content. lic policy and will still make en- “More and more of today’s dorsements for ballot measures. readers see candidate endorse- “We will inform with perspec- ments as an intrusion on the tive and opinion about the major electoral process,” Burton and races as they unfold and will raise Boas wrote. red flags when we see candidates SAY With a hyper-partisan political violating traditional norms,” environment and an increasing they wrote. Let us know at SOMETHING. duqsm.com 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall 600 Forbes Avenue editorial Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Math is not always editorial staff the answer When it comes to classifying intel- editor-in-chief Ollie Gratzinger ligence, it is usually accepted that if managing editor Hallie Lauer you have strong abilities in science news editor Hallie Lauer and mathematics, you are consid- opinions editor Colleen Hammond ered to be smart. Unfortunately, features editor Kellen Stepler most people do not take the time to a&e editor Josiah Martin appreciate the amount of work and sports editor David Borne creativity that goes into artistic fields. layout editor Kelsey Burtner Science and math carry such photo editor Griffin Sendek assoc. photo editor Katia Faroun high esteem in our society to the administrative staff point where a stigma has been created around them. There’s a adviser Paula Reed Ward misconception that if you are not ad manager Vincent Gullo doing something related to sci- email us: [email protected] ence and math, you are not going to be successful in life and you are therefore less intelligent than oth- ers. But those same people will “Girls are capable Comic By: Katie SeCaur turn around and praise the newest films and the hottest music. If there truly is no value in having of doing everything training in the arts, then it would Shaving away at gender specific products stand to reason that art should not trolling through any lo- products because those prod- them. Likewise, male prod- be as prevalent in daily life. Howev- men are capable cal drugstore, men’s and ucts have certain advantages ucts should not be inherently er, everywhere you look you will find Swomen’s health and beau- for members of that gender. cheaper because they are mar- someone talking about their favorite books, movies, animations, musi- of. Sometimes they ty products line their respec- Women’s shampoo is said to keted toward men. tive sides of the aisle. Shades cals, plays and music. Most people volumize hair or restore salon The current system of gen- listen to music and watch television of pink, purple and a variety of have more imagi- color; men’s razors are said to dered consumer goods needs every day. Without the arts, such other gentle pastels decorate leave the perfect, clean shave. to reevaluate its place in the luxuries would not exist. the female products while dark nation than men.” However, there is little proof American market, and con- It is true that education in math G grays and cool blues hold the that these claims are valid. sumers need to gain a greater and science has led to groundbreak- promise of masculine appeal. awareness of the unfairness in ing discoveries, but that does not Katherine Johnson make it the only path to success. No While this gender divi- the current system. one would dare to say that Alfred sion has existed for centuries, Luckily, this movement is Hitchcock and Martin Scorsese are You just read Now tweet these products were primarily our thoughts. us yours. already underway and gaining unsuccessful, as their films such birthed out of the post- World momentum. This week the Wall as Psycho and The Wolf of Wall War II era. In a time of boom- Street respectively have become @TheDuquesneDuke Street Journal released a study ing American prosperity, mid- stating that 30% of consumers iconic statements of pop culture. dle-class consumers had the have purchased and used gen- No one would claim that a com- pany like Pixar is unsuccessful for money to buy more gender derless beauty products. their award-winning animations specific goods, and advertisers Businesses like Dollar Shave that have shaped the childhoods of took notice. Subsequently, the Club, a shaving tool subscrip- many. No one would try to argue editorial personal care market experi- tion delivery service, are that authors like Edgar Allen Poe enced a massive boom in gen- working to erase the stigma of and Jane Austen have not left a last- dered products. men’s and women’s products. ing impact on this world with works policy Colleen Hammond withstanding the test of time. Products that were previ- By including both men and opinions editor Artistic expression helps to shape The Duquesne Duke is the student- ously seen as unisex suddenly women in its ad campaigns, written, student-managed newspaper the world just as much as any other became highly feminized and To the disdain of die hard, of Duquesne University. It is published they open up its consumer skill, and it carries its own impor- brand-oriented consumers, every Thursday during the academic masculinized. Soap became base to a much wider range. tance in society. It is challenging year except during semester breaks and shampoo is shampoo. Despite holidays, and prior to final exams. The one of the largest culprits with In addition, Dollar Shave and innovative and brings about Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- companies advertising pink, what advertisers would like the Club was originally marketed emotions that are often hard to ions of the editors of The Duke and does flower-scented soap for women public to believe, there isn’t a to men, and therefore it has convey. Training and education in not necessarily reflect the views of the artistic fields must be encouraged students, faculty, administration, stu- specifically. The previous stan- large difference between the evaded the dreaded pink tax. among students rather than tram- dent government or the University pub- dard, unisex products suddenly quality of men’s and women’s While the pink tax is over- lications board. Op-ed columns do not products. For the most part, pled and ridiculed. reflect the opinions of The Duke, but became marketed for men only, all unfair and should not exist, Yes, there is uncertainty when rather are the sole opinions of the col- and the industry practice only they achieve the same goal: genderless companies offer a umnists themselves. pursuing a career in the arts, but grew from there. they wash hair. major solution to this problem. there is uncertainty in all fields. It Letters policy Today, most stores and con- However, despite their simi- Genderless hygeine products is important to allow students to Letters to the editor must be typed, larity in quality, gendered health explore their talents instead of re- double-spaced and include the writ- sumers are still feeling the ef- eliminate the need for the more stricting them to only certain sub- er’s name, school/department and fects of the advertising practices and beauty products do not expensive female products. phone number for verification. Letters come with matching price tags. jects. Intelligence can take many should be no longer than 300 words of the 1950s. It is no secret that Although this may seem like The U.S. Senate Joint Eco- forms, and to say that math and and should be delivered to The Duke the personal hygiene industry is a niche issue, equality in the science are the only true way to office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed nomic Committee conducted a to [email protected] by 5 p.m. highly gendered. Nearly every marketplace is a major step judge intelligence is a dangerous Tuesday. The editors reserve the right health and beauty product has study on this issue. “Everyday to ensuring equal rights and misconception. to edit any and all submitted copies. a male or female counterpart. products marketed to women social standings between men To those who feel as though the All letters must be verified before being published. Everything from razors to body often come with a higher price and women. arts are not important, stop watch- ing films and listening to different wash to deodorant are strategi- tag when compared to nearly There is no need for gen- Corrections/clarifications music artists. Stop enjoying comic identical versions marketed to der specific health and beauty Readers should report any story or cally marketed by gender. books and graphic novels and books photo error to The Duke. All legitimate men,” said their 2016 report. But in this day in age, are products. Despite company in general. Stop praising the latest errors will be corrected in print the fol- This is completely absurd. lowing edition. these gender-specific products claims and smoke and mirrors animations and graphics in televi- There should not be a high- marketing strategies, it does sion and video games. If art truly Contact still necessary? While large corporations will er price for goods just be- not matter if a product is made has no value, then there should be email: [email protected] argue that they gender specify cause women are purchasing for men or women. no problem giving it up. Opinions 5 Subtitles and captions make movies more inclusive Griffin Sendek Open captions are projected photo editor on the screen with the film and are unable to be turned off, and he use of captioning for closed captions, often abbreviat- television and movies ed CC on TV menus and remotes, is readily available on T are available at the viewer’s dis- streaming services in home en- cretion. Movie theaters are capa- tertainment devices, yet has ble of providing closed caption- failed to be properly implement- ing, albeit in less than ideal ways. ed on the big screen. As part of the Americans with In the times of silent cinema, Disabilities Act (ADA) Title the theater could entertain the III, it is required for all movie hearing and deaf alike. However, theaters to own and maintain since the first development of equipment that provides closed sound in moving pictures in 1927, captioning and audio descrip- the medium took off running and tion to its customers. never looked back. Despite the legal requirement In the transition away from for such devices, they are plagued Courtesy of Lincoln Journalist.com silent films, the deaf and hard of with functional and mechani- Closed captions make movie theaters more accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. hearing have been left in the dark, cal errors. It is common for CC ed to function 100% of the time? are a huge distraction from the declining year to year, theaters unable to enjoy the proper movie equipment to be out of sync with Continuously giving away movie, that watching with them are reluctant to make any sort theater experience. It’s long over- the movie, missing lines of dia- free movie tickets is not and on pulls the focus completely to of change that could potentially due for this to change. It is nec- logue, or have the batteries die never will be a proper solution. reading the words and not to alienate audiences. essary for American cinemas to part-way through. Theaters beginning to offer the action on the screen. The fact of the matter is undergo widespread adoption of Instead of working to ensure open captioned movie screen- The one-inch bar of mild-in- that hearing moviegoers can open captions. that all the assistive listening de- ings, on the other hand, is a convenience for some is enough learn to deal with captions Subtitles and captions are vices are fully functional for hard to make an entire world of differ- and still, but deaf moviegoers method that would eliminate very similar and often used of hearing or deaf patrons, most ence for others. Your slight dis- cannot learn to hear. many of the issues plaguing as- synonymously, but there is a theaters resort to apologizing by taste for captions is in no way a It is not even necessary for sistive listening devices. key difference between the two. giving away free movie vouchers. valid excuse for denying an entire open captions to be implement- Additionally, the implementa- Subtitles are only a transcrip- These free vouchers are about as community of people from being ed on the theater wide level, not tion of dialogue, meant for lan- useful as if McDonald’s apolo- tion of open captions in cinemas able to take part in the movie the- every single movie screening guage translation and designed gized to vegetarians for not hav- cuts out the middleman allowing ater experience. needs to be an open captioned for people without hearing dis- ing meat-free options by offering hard of hearing and deaf cus- The two-word “it’s distract- one. Offering captioned show- abilities. Captions, on the other them free burgers. tomers to view movies in just the ing” argument, though thin as it times a few times a day would hand, are designed for the hard What is the point in movie the- same way as everyone else. may be, seems to be a massive still be a big leap forward in of hearing and include dialogue aters offering accommodations The most common argument roadblock for insertion of cap- making the simple pleasure of as well as audio transcription of for people with disabilities if said against the use of captions is al- tioned screenings. Especially in a going out to the movies some- non-verbal sounds. accommodations cannot be trust- ways the same — that captions time when overall ticket sales are thing that’s accessible to all. Weinstein conviction opens doors for other survivors Kelsey Burtner where it may have been impos- layout editor sible before. They no longer need n Monday, Feb. 24, Har- to feel as though they are going vey Weinstein, the once up against a goliath that cannot renowned and most be defeated in a court of law. The O impact of this ruling will serve influential producer in Holly- wood, was convicted of criminal as an inspiration to others who sexual acts in the first degree as have been suffering in silence. well as rape in the third degree. The verdict sends out a power- This conviction was decided by ful message of hope and demon- the members of the jury in the strates the amount of progress State Supreme Court in Man- being made for sexual assault hattan. Currently, Weinstein victims from all walks of life. Ta- faces a minimum of five years in rana Burke, the original creator prison with a sentencing set for of the #MeToo movement, said March 11. However, while found in an interview “Harvey Wein- guilty of two crimes of sexual stein operated with impunity misconduct, the producer was Courtesy of Vanity Fair and without remorse for decades Former Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein hobbles before spectators during his recent sexual assault trial. acquitted of the most serious in Hollywood. Yet, it still took charges he faced. first allegations against Wein- moment for those who are em- statement that she and the rest years, and millions of voices Weinstein was found not stein were published by the New broiled in similar situations. of Weinstein’s legal team are raised, for one man to be held ac- guilty of two counts of predatory York Times and the New Yorker After the verdict, Weinstein working to have him placed un- countable by the justice system.” sexual assault and one count of in October of 2017. was handcuffed and removed der house arrest instead due to She went on to say “this case rape in the first degree. These According to the New York from the courtroom as he had health issues. In addition, Ro- reminds us that sexual violence charges carry the highest pos- Times, many victims viewed the refused to move on his own and tunno has gone on record stating thrives on unchecked power and sible sentences with predatory trial as “a crucial test in the effort he was taken away in an ambu- that the victims had consented privilege.” Weinstein’s convic- sexual assault carrying a penalty to hold powerful men account- lance to Bellevue Hospital Cen- to the sexual acts with Weinstein tion demonstrates the ability to of 10 years to life in prison. able for sexual harassment in the ter for complaints of chest pain and only came forward as a way place checks and balances on While the jury aquitted the workplace.” A conviction of any and blood pressure before being to take part in a growing feminist power-hungry individuals and most serious charges against kind, despite the not guilty ver- relocated to a medical center on agenda. On the news podcast strips away the protection that Weinstein in the Manhattan dict on his most severe charges, Rikers Island. Rikers Island is The Daily, Rotunno said that she for years was inherently linked trial, this is a monumental mo- is a victory in the ongoing battle the large jail complex in the city had never been sexually assault- to power and status. Those who ment for the #MeToo move- for justice for the countless sex- of Manhattan, where Weinstein ed “because [I] would never put felt weak have been empowered ment. The #MeToo movement ual assault victims at the hands will be held while he awaits his myself in that position.” to fight back to make their voic- is an activism initiative fighting of Weinstein and other pow- sentence hearing. By holding Weinstein re- es heard. With the playing field against sexual harassment and erful and influential abusers. Currently, Weinstein is being sponsible for his misconduct, becoming more level, justice assault, and it was pushed into Weinstein’s conviction has even held without bail and his lead at- this conviction opens the door and victory appear to be closer the mainstream media after the been referred to as a watershed torney Donna Rotunno issued a for other victims to seek justice than ever before. 6 FEATURES 4121 Main offers warm atmosphere and rich coffee the gloomy streets of central Pittsburgh Katia Faroun and are greeted by a warm glow and the associate photo editor sweet scent of flowers and coffee. The wooden floors and benches along the walls hen you live in one of the drea- create a comfortable, home-like environ- riest cities in the U.S., it can be ment. Far from ostentatious, the benches pretty difficult to find the sun- W are decorated simply with plush pillows shine. Luckily for us Yinzers, Bloomfield and wooden stepping stools to substitute has just the spot — and it comes with a cup tables. This set-up extends a casual space of coffee. to communicate and collaborate to cus- 4121 Main, located on the border of tomers, without the separation that tables Bloomfield and Lawrenceville, offers a with chairs would present. The addition much-needed respite for all types of coffee of quiet acoustic music and friendly staff lovers, but especially those who enjoy a adds to the charming vibe of the space. small and cozy atmosphere. A tiny 1920’s The room is illuminated by simple storefront houses the shop, and the inte- Edison bulb chandeliers, adding to the rior is adorned with flowers — fresh and warmth of the ambience. Along the walls, dried — house plants and knick knacks shelves covered with vases, flowers, suc- galore, creating a warm and inspiring at- culents and pots make 4121 Main resem- mosphere. ble Roxanne’s Dried Flowers in the Strip, Upon entering the shop, customers exit which 4121 Main’s owner, Thommy Con- roy, aided in designing. In the center of Katia Faroun / Associate photo editor the room, a lone table presents more art 4121 Main, located in Bloomfield, creates a warm and inspiring atmosphere in a typically dreary Pittsburgh. pieces that are available for purchase. a ginger, honey and cinnamon latte or a To encourage the creative atmosphere, The back corner of the space accom- white chocolate and strawberry mocha. the art within the shop changes every few modates a modest coffee bar, usually run In addition to classic coffee styles, the months to exhibit a new design that in- by no more than a single barista. 4121 shop provides an assortment of unortho- tends to keep returning individuals con- Main imports its coffee from Heart Coffee dox flavors, including a tasty maple lav- sistently inspired. Roasters in Portland, Ore., and custom- ender latte and a lemon and mint soda, Conroy uses his background in floristry and ers can buy bags of their rich coffee. The mixed with Bee Boy honey. 4121 Main also event planning to bring 4121 Main’s aesthetic bar also offers local Bee Boy honey from provides a diverse selection of teas from to events, including dinner parties and wed- Greenfield for sale, a nice bonus for the Bellocq, a prestigious tea atelier in Brook- dings. The shop’s website displays an image shop’s ecologically-conscious customers. lyn, and tops off the menu with a small se- gallery of bouquets and events showcasing It would be disappointing for a coffee lection of pastries and baked goods. the company’s crafty roots. Its social media shop with such a compelling atmosphere Besides its desire to offer Pittsburgh presence also exhibits the shop’s emphasis to offer a subpar brew. But luckily for 4121 residents excellent coffee in an intimate on craftsmanship and creativity, linking its Main (and its regulars), the menu has a atmosphere, 4121 Main aspires to stir cre- floral designs with an overall rustic theme. wide range of tasty selections. ativity and conversation among its visi- With nothing short of wonderful in its at- Presented on a small clipboard, the tors. The intentional placement of art and mosphere or espresso, 4121 Main gives its menu contains various brews from Heart natural decor helps form the shop into an frequenters an open space to collaborate and Coffee Roasters, but starts with a hand- area where guests can formulate ideas and indulge in creative ideas — and a solid cup Katia Faroun / Associate photo editor written page of creative seasonals, such as have inspired conversation. of coffee. The shop presents flowers as well as coffee. The five-year-old sophomore: being born on leap day cording to their website, it is a free- Kellen Stepler membership birthday club for people born on Feb. 29. features editor The group’s mission is to promote Leap Year Day awareness (LYDA) by oe Chobany has been waiting for accumulating knowledge about the day this day for four years. along with people’s experiences. J Chobany is one of approximately The website is edited and produced 187,000 Americans who was born on by Raenell Dawn and Peter Brouwer, Feb. 29. Dubbed “leaplings,” the odds of both born on Leap Year Day, cofound- being born on Feb. 29 are greater than ers of the Honor Society of Leap Year 1 in 1,461. Day Babies and determined celebrators Feb. 29 can be found on a calendar of everything leap day, according to the only once every four years. The day is website. added to the calendar in leap years as Although only a day as added now a corrective measure, because the Earth to correct the Earth’s orbit around the revolves around the Sun in approxi- Sun, there used to be a leap month. mately 365.25 days. So, to make sure Ancient Romans added an extra the calendar year is the same as a topi- month every few years because the Ro- cal year, there needs to be a day added man calendar year was 355 days, rather every four years. than the 365 days recognized now. How- However, a year that is divisible by Kellen Stepler / Features editor Joe Chobany is one of approximately 187,000 Americans who is born on Feb. 29. ever, this method became shortlived 100, but not by 400, is not a leap year. when Julius Caesar and ancient Roman So, 2000 was a leap year under the Gre- actually is my birthday, I get cards for Feb. 28 in common years. In the United astronomers decided to add just one day gorian calendar, as was 1600. But 1700, four-year-olds, five-year-olds.” Kingdom, leap year babies have to wait every four years. So, Caesar is therefore 1800 and 1900 were not leap years. Despite the unique birthday, Choba- until March 1. known as “the father of the leap year.” Fittingly, the day falls between Feb. ny said there’s really “no advantage or Chobany explained that while this has On Feb. 29, Chobany will be cele- 28 and March 1. disadvantage” of being a leapling. How- never happened to him yet, it depends brating his 5th birthday and 20th year Chobany said that when he was ever, he uses the day as a fun fact about on the legal document to determine of life. younger, his parents asked him when himself “all the time.” when his birthday is recognized in non- “I’ve only had five birthdays, but he wanted to celebrate his birthday on “People don’t believe me when I say leap years. I’ve also been living for 20 years,” non-leap years. He celebrates it on Feb. my birthday is February 29,” Choba- “Some services don’t recognize Feb. Chobany said. 28, because his birth month is Febru- ny said. 29 [as a birthday,]” Chobany said. “They Once his birthday passes, he will have ary, so he feels that he should celebrate In non-leap years, the effective legal move it to March 1.” to wait four more years until he official- it in February. date of a leapling’s birthday varies be- People with the unique birthday can ly turns six. “Whenever I don’t have a birthday, tween jurisdiction. In New Zealand, for join the Facebook group, “The Honor “It’s fun to have a unique birthday,” it’s normal,” Chobany said. “When it example, the official birthday falls on Society of Leap Year Day Babies.” Ac- Chobany said. SPORTS 7

Swimming and Diving finishes third at A-10 Championship Upcoming Events

The following events are all James Leo formula to keep the swimming of Duquesne’s varsity program consistent. staff writer “I think for us, it’s just about athletic contests for the The Duquesne women’s swim- finding the right kids who fit next several weeks. ming and diving team secured a who we are, that understand third place finish at the Atlan- what our culture is,” Sheets said. tic 10 Championship held on “We’re looking for student-ath- Feb. 19-22, marking their sixth letes that buy into everything — Feb. 28, 1 a.m. straight top-three finish at the we do. Once you can start doing Women’s Tennis vs. Conference Championship. The that on a consistent basis, then Eastern Michigan Dukes also broke several school you can start having more con- records in the process. sistent success. We’re also try- The Dukes scored a total of 525 ing to make sure our swimmers — Feb. 29 points during this year’s tourna- are not just swimmers, but com- Women’s Track and Field at ment which now ranks as the third plete athletes as well.” Atlantic 10 Championships highest total in school history. The team, who won the A-10 (Amherst, MA) The first and second highest point Championship in 2018 and 2019, Courtesy of Sydney Bauer | Duquesne Athletics totals were also recently captured trains hard to remain at top com- — Feb. 29, 1 p.m. A group of Duquesne swimmers and divers cheer on their teammates during an with the Dukes’ 1st-place finishes petitors, which Coach Sheets Women’s Basketball vs. in 2018 and 2019. know can be a full time job. event at the Atlantic 10 Championship Meet at the SPIRE Institue in Geneva, Ohio. St. Bonaventure The first day of the A-10 Cham- “I think I learned that it [ros- day, Wednesday, and Friday,” record and established a tradi- pionship Tournament started ter changes] is never going to be Sheets said. “Then, we’ll have tion of academic success, hav- fast for the Dukes. Freshman an organic process,” Sheets said. one practice on Tuesday, Thurs- ing either the men’s or women’s — Feb. 29 , 7 p.m. diver Sidney O’Donnell earned a “It’s something that I’ve got to day and Saturday. They have teams being ranked in the top Men’s Basketball vs. bronze medal in the 1-meter dive work at on a daily basis to build Sunday off.” 15 in the country for team GPA George Mason for Duquesne, and the 800 Yard and maintain the program.” Sheets, once a swimmer him- each season. Freestyle Relay team (junior Sheets was happy with the self, noted that training has The one thing that the Duquesne — March 3, TBA Emma Brinton, senior Carson A-10 third place finish; however, changed drastically since his women’s swimming and diving Gross, senior Lauren Devorace he seems to hold his team to a days as an athlete. team could use is support from the Men’s Tennis vs. Davidson and sophomore Hanna Everhart) higher standard. “I swam back in the early ‘90s, student body. took gold and broke a school re- “Now, third is good; there’s a so the way you train has com- “We’re in a situation where we — March 3, TBA cord with a time of 7:15.54. At lot of other schools that would’ve pletely evolved from the way don’t have a lot of home meets,” Women’s Tennis vs. Davidson the end of the first day, the Dukes been happy to finish third,” that I trained,” Sheets said. “So, Sheets said. “I think coming to were in second place. Sheets said. “But for us, that’s I think keeping myself educated those home meets that we do have, — March 3, 7 p.m. The second day proved equal- not the bar anymore.” and learning from my mistakes and supporting our student-ath- Women’s Basketball vs. TBA ly successful with seniors Gross Although they may not have from the way that I was trained, letes in that manner, is probably (First Round, Atlantic 10 and Devorace earning the sil- been crowned champions, the helps make our kids better.” the best way to support us.” ver and bronze medal respec- team worked hard all season to- It is quite evident that Coach Duquesne students who will Championship Tournament) tively in the 500-yard freestyle. wards and will continue to strive Sheets’ training regime is work- be present when the season Gross’s silver-medal perfor- for perfection. ing both in the water and out. commences again should take — March 3, 7 p.m. mance time of 4:50.07 broke a Such determination can be His resume speaks for itself, as note — as this is certainly a Men’s Basketball at VCU school record for the event. By seen in their practice sched- the programs [men’s and wom- team to follow and one that de- the end of the second night, the ule. “We double up on Mon- en’s] have broken every school serves the spotlight. Dukes maintained their second — March 4, 3 p.m. place position. Women’s Lacrosse at Duquesne came out strong University of Delaware on the third day with Everhart earning gold for the Dukes in the 200-yard freestyle. Everhart — March 6, TBA also set a new school record for Women’s Tennis at College this event with a time of 1:48.10. of Charleston In the 100-yard backstroke, Sophomore Audrey Steen earned a bronze medal to shorten the — March 6, TBA points gap between Duquesne Men’s Tennis at College and George Washington. of Charleston On the final day, Everhart earned her third gold medal of the Tournament in the 100- yard freestyle with a time of This Week in Sports 50.32. The Dukes finished the tournament in third place, only History nine points behind the next school, Fordham. — On Feb. 28, 1940, the The tournament featured University of Pittsburgh several record-breaking per- played Fordham in the first formances for the Dukes, cap- televised college basketball ping a stellar season and prov- Coutresy of Sydney Bauer | Duquesne Athletics ing once again that Head Coach Duquesne sophomore Hanna Everhart celebrates at the finish line after winning the gold medal in the 100-yard freestyle. She game. Pittsburgh bested the David Sheets seems to have a finished with a time of 50:32. The Bloomsburg native ended the weekend with a team-best three gold medals. Rams, 57-37, at Madison Square Garden. A-10 MBB Standings — Top 10 A-10 WBB Standings — Top 10 — On March 2, 1962, Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next Philadelphia Warriors’ cen- 1. No. 4 Dayton 15-0 26-6 W17 2/28 vs. Davidson 1. Dayton 14-1 21-8 W1 2/29 at SLU ter Wilt Chamberlain scored 100-points, most ever by 2. Rhode Island 12-3 20-7 W1 3/1 vs. Saint Louis 2. VCU 12-3 17-11 W3 2/29 at Davidson a single player in an NBA 3. Richmond 11-4 21-7 W1 2/29 vs. UMass 3. Fordham 10-5 18-10 L1 2/29 vs. Saint Joseph’s game. Chamberlain finished 4. St. Bonaventure 10-5 18-10 L1 2/29 at La Salle 4. Saint Louis 9-6 17-11 W1 2/29 vs. Dayton the night shooting 36-of-63 5. Duquesne 9-6 19-8 W1 2/29 vs George Mason 5. UMass 8-7 18-10 W2 2/29 vs. Rhode Island from the field, and 28-of- 6. Davidson 9-6 15-12 W2 2/28 at Dayton 6. Duquesne 8-7 18-10 W1 2/29 at St. Bonaventure 32 from the free throw line 7. Saint Louis 8-6 19-8 W1 3/1 at Rhode Island 7. Davidson 8-7 15-13 W1 2/29 vs. VCU in the Warriors 169-147 win 8. UMass 7-8 13-15 W3 2/29 at Richmond 8. Richmond 7-8 14-15 L1 2/29 at G. Washington over the New York Knicks in 9. VCU 7-8 17-11 L5 2/29 vs. G. Washington 9. G. Washington 7-8 13-15 W2 2/29 vs. Richmond Hershey.

10. G. Washington 6-9 12-16 L2 2/29 at VCU 10. La Salle 6-9 12-16 L1 2/29 at George Mason 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Women’s basketball beats Fordham on Senior Night

David Borne This year’s result could not have been any then Amanda [Kalin] hit one, then Laia hit this season, and the Dukes’ win on Tuesday sports editor more different. one, it gets everybody going. It was such a was just another example of that. The Red and Blue finished the night team effort.” The Dukes seem to be hitting their stride After a tough loss to George Washington shooting 50% from the floor. Libby Bazelak The win increased Duquesne’s odds at at the right time, but nothing is guaranteed on Saturday, Duquesne’s women’s basketball led the team in scoring with 21 points. Laia hosting a game in the first round of the in March. found a way to right the ship against Ford- Sole ended her night right behind Bazelak, A-10 Tournament. Burt mentioned that “The handshakes after [games] with ham on Tuesday at the UPMC Events Center. with 20 points of her own. he’s content with playing in the first round, coaches, every conversation has been ‘It’s Tuesday’s game was Duquesne’s Senior Cannon made the most of her Senior as opposed to getting a bye. The game will that year. Anybody can win the Atlantic Night, and Angela Stafileno, Nina Aho and Night, posting 15 points and grabbing a allow his team to stay sharp before heading 10 Championship’, Burt said. “It’s going to Paige Cannon were honored in a ceremony team-high 15 rebounds. to Dayton for the rest of the tournament, if make for a really exciting week of basket- before the game. In total, eight different Dukes finished they advance that far. ball. Whoever gets to Dayton — boy it’s go- The seniors’ last regular season “home” con- the night with a field goal. It’s evident that the league is wide open ing to be a lot of fun.” test could not have gone better — as the Dukes Duquesne Head Coach Dan Burt noted (18-10, 8-7) pulled out a 74-63 win over the that the win was probably his team’s most best defensive team in the conference. complete performance of the season. Every “We know that we did not play well in the Duke that saw the floor made an impact, second half against George Washington. It with contributions coming on both ends of was super disappointing, but we also knew the court. we had to move forward,” Cannon said. “We “We had 21 assists on 27 buckets. That’s all had a chip on our shoulder for this next team basketball,” Burt said. “And to only game because we lost the last game, and be- have 13 turnovers, that’s a really good night.” cause of what happened last year [against Aho echoed Burt’s words, and added that Fordham] too. It was just a really exciting when a few of her teammates get going, it game for all of us.” makes it easier for everybody else to get in As Cannon referenced, Duquesne’s last on the action. time out against the Rams resulted in a bru- “It was a team effort,” Aho said. “So David Borne | Sports Editor tal 76-34 loss at the A.J. Palumbo Center. when Paige hit one, then Libby hit one, Seniors (left to right) Nina Aho, Paige Cannon and Anglela Staffileno pose with friends and family.

Penguins locked and loaded after trade deadline

Jacob Hebda with the Penguins. Between his experience team hoping to help them achieve a fa- geni Malkin and Kris Letang is getting old- staff writer and continuing production, he should be a miliar goal. er by the day. Each player is over 30, and perfect complementary piece. As part of the deal, the Penguins also as we have repeatedly witnessed in sports, It’s also worth mentioning that Mar- received forward Evan Rodrigues. In ex- you can never really predict when that dra- Penguins fans have become accustomed leau has never won a Stanley Cup. In fact, change, Domink Kahun was sent to Buffalo. matic decline will finally arrive. to bold moves by Jim Rutherford, so there thanks to his new team, he just fell short Rodrigues has struggled this year with It makes sense to seize the current op- was plenty of anticipation leading up to in 2016. As he joins a Penguins team look- only nine total points, but he posted 25 portunity. The Penguins are among the this week’s NHL trade deadline, which was ing to win now, his hunger to finally win and 29 points in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 best teams in the league right now, so why on at 3 p.m. on Feb. 24. the big one makes him an even better fit seasons, respectively. For a player who not go all in while they have the chance? It did not disappoint. on the roster. spent his first four NHL seasons with the Some have complained about Rutherford’s Rutherford made three moves involving Rutherford capped his deadline moves Sabres, perhaps a change of scenery will moves, particularly the Zucker deal. They NHL players, with the most noteworthy by acquiring a familiar face, Conor Sheary. prove beneficial. have suggested a first-round pick and coming about two weeks ago. The Pen- Sheary, of course, won two Cups with Now, with the dust finally settled, high-end prospect were too much to give guins finally threw in the towel on their Pittsburgh in 2016 and 2017. it’s time to consider the effects of these up for a good, but not great, player like Alex Galchenyuk reclamation effort, ship- The 27-year-old was a key role player transactions. Zucker. ping him to Minnesota with highly touted during each title run, scoring a combined As mentioned before, there is no doubt- Some have also pointed out that Kahun prospect Calen Addison and a 2020 first 12 points. He also netted a career-high ing the current motive of Rutherford and is the best player of him, Sheary and Ro- round pick. In return, they received vet- 23 goals during the 2016-17 season. the Penguins. This team is chasing another drigues. So why bother trading him with eran forward Jason Zucker. However, after his production dropped Stanley Cup now, and it’s not hard to un- that sort of return? Most already figured Pittsburgh would the following year, he was traded to the derstand why. These are familiar responses. When be a buyer as the deadline neared, but that Buffalo Sabres. Now he returns to his old The longtime core of Sidney Crosby, Ev- Rutherford first arrived, he made it clear decision made it official. They released a he wanted to win now. That meant trading bundle of assets brimming with potential away draft picks and prospects for ques- for a player they believed could be an in- tionable players. stant game-changer. It wasn’t particularly well-received at That notion seems accurate so far, as the time, but sure enough, his aggressive- Zucker already has five points in seven ness brought two championships back to games since the trade. His best perfor- Pittsburgh. mance came in a 4-1 win over Montreal Rutherford’s track record here has where he scored twice. been fantastic. Key contributors like Better yet, the 28-year-old is signed Phil Kessel, Patric Hornqvist and Justin through the 2022-23 season at a reason- Schultz were all acquired through trades. able $5.5 million average annual salary. Even this season, Rutherford scored big Rutherford’s next big move came on dead- when he made a deal for John Marino, line day, Feb. 24. He swapped a 2021 who has been among the team’s best de- third-round pick for San Jose forward Pat- fensemen. Sure, deals for Derick Bras- rick Marleau, who leads all active players sard, Ryan Reaves and others didn’t pan in career games played. out, but that happens. With 10 goals and 10 assists this season, The Penguins are going all in, and their Marleau has been productive. Nonethe- fans should embrace it. Otherwise, in a less, he proved expendable for a struggling Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Penguins few years when Crosby and Malkin are Sharks team that’s nearing a rebuild. Recently acquired forward Patrick Marleau skates along the boards during his first practice with the Pen- past their primes, fans will still be won- guins.The 40-year-old veteran has scored 561 goals and tallied 625 assists in his career. Marleau has Now, he’ll step into a depth-forward role dering, “What if?” appeared 191 career playoff games, burying 72 goals in postseason play.

February 27, 2020 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Josh Peck entertains DU in Student Union Week’s Capri Scarcelli staff writer Events n Thursday, Feb. 20, tele- vision star and media per- sonality Josh Peck visited Movie Night with Ebony Women O Feb. 27 @ 9 p.m. Duquesne’s campus to talk about his career, his life and his fondest memories — all the while cracking Ebony Women: Women for jokes effortlessly. Social Change hosts this Although most widely known for event in the Union NiteSpot his role on Nickelodeon’s Drake and with a viewing of the Josh, Peck has moved toward vari- 2011 film The Help. ous new projects and successes that he was excited to share with the Motivational Monday audience. Feb. 18 @ 11 a.m. The event began at 9 p.m., though students were lined up outside of Strong Women Strong Girls the Union as early as an hour- invite students to paint their and-a-half before the doors even favorite inspiration quote on a canvas in the Union opened. Because it was below freez- Courtesy of @shuapeck on Instagram NiteSpot. ing, Center of Student Involvement Peck explored the Robinson Giant Eagle on his Instagram story. “This is my jam,” he said of Schneider’s iced tea. advisor Marc Grandillo let students into the building at 8 p.m. rather laugh to this day. go from being a childhood actor to Drake and Josh. than 8:30. “I remember recently I was going becoming a father, along with the “It’s funny when I watch episodes Even then, the excitement did not through airport security, and this joys that come with this transition- of Drake and Josh and I can see that settle there. As soon as Peck took TSA agent is looking at my ID and al period of his and his wife Paige there’s moments where I’m stealing the stage, the entire audience lit up, he’s like ‘you good … pip pip doodly O’Brien’s lives. from people I love,” Peck said. according to Jonathan Radinovic, doo,’” he said. “Like did this guy just “It seems so weird that I’m doing According to Fredericks, arrange- upcoming a junior integrated and marketing drive-by ‘pip pip doodly doo’ me?” this grown-up stuff … I have to ment for this event took place communications major. Peck continued, saying, “Another remember ‘but I’m Josh from Drake months ago, as they have diligently releases “Everybody just freaked out time I was at the airport, a guy was and Josh,’’ Peck joked. worked on booking Peck since then. … everybody was interested,” looking through my luggage, you Recently, Peck took his comedy “We were all kind of brainstorm- Radinovic said. “There was not a know because I guess I’m shady, and from the television to our very phone ing ideas, and I knew in the past The Invisible Man single person that under-reacted.” he said ‘yo your sister … she got jokes screens. that we’ve jumped around the idea Friday, Feb. 28 Organized by Duquesne … she always be trickin’ y’all … you Peck was well-known for his Vine of Josh Peck coming to campus, but Program Council (DPC) Arts & can’t beat her!’” career before the app was discontin- then this year we really wanted to Elisabeth Moss stars in this Entertainment directors Carley Shifting the conversation to his ued, and has taken to YouTube as make it happen and bring a bigger horror reimagining of the H. career’s start, Peck said the presi- well. By befriending YouTube stars event to campus,” Fredericks said. G. Wells novel of the same Fredericks and Dominic Cristini, name. the conversation was mostly a Q&A dent of Nickelodeon “took a shin- such as David Dobrik, Peck took the “We went back and forth through between Cristini and Peck himself, ing to him,” as he explained the route of making videos where the several different companies and Color Theory which opened itself up to the audi- pure happiness he felt when given audience gets to spend a day in the agencies until we found one that was Soccer Mommy ence. Cristini would ask questions the opportunity to play a role in life with him and his friends: “The in our budget, and we were able to Friday, Feb. 28 pertaining to the evolution of Peck’s The Amanda Show. According to Vlog Squad.” book him.” career, as Peck would answer, yet Peck, after that show had aired its “So there’s someone work- “I was so insanely nervous when Indie band Soccer Mommy, continue to go on his own humor- final episode, the directors looked ing super hard and going home to I was waiting for [Peck] to get here led by Sophie Allison, re- ous tangents, too. at the interactions between Peck watch me and stupid Jonah [Nick … as soon as I got to meet him, leases its second album this For instance, on his Instagram and co-star Drake Bell, where in Antonyan] and my friend Joe eating [Cristini] and I instantly calmed weekend, having performed account, Peck “vlogged” inside that moment it was decided: They like, you know, hot chicken sand- down because he was so insanely at a Bernie Sanders rally in the Robinson Giant Eagle Market would have their own show just six wiches,” Peck said. “Not only do I humble,” Fredericks said. “He was Houston on Sunday. District prior to the event, which he months later. work with these people, but they nice and kind and just funny and talked about on stage. Peck said he Radinovic said he recalled a time become really good friends. I’m so easy to talk to.” got lost several times, finding junk where he and his siblings would lucky to fall into David’s [Dobrik] Radinovic agreed, saying, “to foods he hadn’t seen since child- fight, though would quickly make group because I didn’t really know think he’s the same person as he is hood, very unlike the local markets up as soon as Drake and Josh would Youtube and it seemed incredibly on the show, comedy-wise, every- in California. pop up on the TV. intimidating, and [it was] like walk- thing … he nailed everything I was Micro “So I’m at a ‘Pittsburghean’ super “One of us would have the TV ing into a master’s class on how to do expecting to the tee … it was ridicu- market right now … I’m sorry, is remote next to us, and then we’d it the right way.” lous … he didn’t have to act or put on review there a sporting event happening? turn it on and Drake and Josh would Thus, natural comedy became a show, he is true to who he is and it ‘Cause I’m in an arena,” Peck said. always be on,” Radinovic said. “We’d his lane. was worth every penny … he just got He made fun of himself on various sit there and bond over it — we’d Peck also encouraged the audi- to be himself and we all got a good Always Tomorrow fronts throughout the night, from his all start laughing and my parents ence to use their talents and make kick out of it.” childhood mannerisms to his inter- would sit down and be like ‘oh, they themselves known, saying it does Often, childhood stars will try to On Feb. 21, California indie-rock actions with co-stars. must’ve apologized.’ It was one of not take a professional acting career escape their past roles in order to be duo Best Coast released its fourth When speaking of what made him those shows where no matter what to do so. seen in a different light. The Duke studio album Always Tomorrow. want to go into comedy, he said, age you are, everyone is laughing “You don’t have to be in the busi- asked Peck whether or not he con- With dreamy vocals, punchy guitars “Well I was chubby; I was thicker [while watching it].” ness to tell your story,” he said. sidered Josh Nichols, or any of his and captivating melodies, the album than most kids … I was a thick young This, of course, is all attributed Peck will also soon be featured on past roles, a part of his identity, or dazzles and delivers; it captures the boy who made people laugh.” to Peck’s impact and the value of the Disney+ reboot of Turner and rather something he tried to free feeling of “leaving the darkness for Still now, Peck’s goal is to always his work. Hooch, where Tom Hanks origi- himself from. the light, but still understanding that make people laugh — even other “It’s so wild and so incredibly cool nally starred in the 1989 original. “I feel like what I’ve always tried nothing is ever going to be perfect,” celebrities. to be here with you guys and talking Peck said that this role is different to remember in any kind of thing according to lead singer Bethany “I just made Tom Cruise laugh so about my work and especially some- from his earlier works, as it is a I do, whether it be movies, TV or Cosentino. Marking the band’s first I deserve a treat … so I went to Dairy thing like Drake and Josh where much more serious role with big YouTube would be, hopefully, it release since 2015, Always Tomor- Queen,” Peck joked. I know has resonated,” Peck said, shoes to fill. makes people happy. It gives people row is definitely worth a listen and a Each story had a texture to it “because I know we haven’t made Peck said his inspirations for a reprieve from their life and their thumbs-up. that kept the audience completely it for many years, and yet it still is comedy came from “heroes” Adam daily grind or whatever is going on engaged throughout. so much a part of people’s lives … Sandler, Jim Carrey and “all [of] with them, and the idea that we can - Ollie Gratzinger He also told a few stories of how I think it was because it was about the greats.” Peck recalled picking give them a little relief,” Peck told people have reacted to seeing him in a family.” up on actor Jack Black’s manner- The Duke. “For me, that is the driv- public, making various Drake and Along these lines, Peck spoke of isms as well, incorporating some of ing factor [in my career] and is what Josh references that still make him his son, Max, and what it is like to his movements through seasons of makes me super happy.” 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Pittsburgh crowd welcomes Lumineers’ folk-inspired sound Katia Faroun that could only be released by the has been struggling with drug and associate photo editor long-awaited entrance of The Lu- alcohol abuse. The album selects mineers. were accompanied with snippets he Lumineers drew out And they didn’t disappoint. The of their respective music videos Pittsburgh’s folk crowd on Lumineers began their two-hour projected onto the screens. The TTuesday night and filled set with hit single “Sleep on the combination of meaningful lyrics, PPG Paints Arena with wide- Floor,” with the crowd immediate- familiar footage and a raw sound brimmed hats and heavy Ameri- ly on their feet and shouting out created a narrative that escaped cana music, bringing a country the well-known lyrics. The group’s the music and related to the lives aesthetic to the city. energy was contagious, and their of those listening. The folk-rock band made a stop minimal stage design and casual A clear fan favorite was the Downtown as part of their third demeanor created a comfortable group’s most popular song from world tour for their newest album, atmosphere for the band members III, “Gloria.” As a more upbeat III. The group performed after and the audience. song, it represents the chaos of the openers J.S. Ondara and Mt. Joy. This humility was further ex- life of the character Gloria Sparks J.S. Ondara kicked off the night hibited through lead vocalist and by juxtaposing a somber and dis- with a beautiful performance fea- guitarist Wesley Schultz’s down- heartening story with a lively and turing soulful tunes and heavy to-earth and relatable character. cheerful tune. The sounds of joyful strings. With little more than His few spoken bits between songs belting from the crowd conflicted 320,000 monthly listeners on drew attention not to the band’s with the tragic footage on the Spotify, J.S. Ondara was surely the talent, but rather to the formation screen, stirring an unsettled feel- lesser-known of opening acts, but of the songs and the stories behind ing among the listeners. his allotted 30 minutes kept the their lyrics. During the band’s Melancholic songs such as “My audience entranced. His rich mel- performance of “Angela,” Schultz Cell” and “Jimmy Sparks” under- odies, combined with the resound- sang while wandering through the scored the musicianship of the ing tones of the miniature orches- floor and lower sections, greeting band, with specific riffs highlight- tra that accompanied him, offered fans. Multiple times during the ing strings player Lauren Jacob- the crowd a calming, yet powerful evening, Schultz recognized his son and pianist Stelth Ulvang. The Katia Faroun | Associate Photo Editor introduction to the night. fellow instrumentalists before the alternation between pensive and The Lumineers come to PPG Paints Arena as part of their third world tour. If J.S. Ondara’s performance crowd and acknowledged their jubilant songs captivated the au- and “In The Light.” The group stomps and hollers. was soothing and peaceful, Mt. contributions to the album. dience, engaging them in the con- invited J.S. Ondara and Mt. Joy The Lumineers effortlessly -im Joy’s was on the opposite end of The entire concert followed cert’s overarching narrative. back onstage for their rendition mersed fans into the story of III the spectrum. The band’s indie along an artistic narrative, weav- Without interrupting the story- of Leonard Cohen’s “Democracy,” through their incorporation of mel- folk/rock style filled the arena ing in hits from previous albums line of the album, The Lumineers designating a verse to each group’s ancholic melodies and ominous with a buzzing electricity. The in- into the story portrayed in III. The entertained fans by including sin- lead vocalist. The Lumineers clusion of their popular singles album follows the story of the ficti- gles such as “Ho Hey,” “Cleopatra” wrapped up the night with a per- imagery. Overall, the group treated “Astrovan” and “Silver Lining” tious Sparks family, which Schultz and “Ophelia,” along with deep sonal favorite, “Stubborn Love,” fans to a tender, rustic night of mu- filled the audience with an energy based off of a family member who cuts like “Flowers in Your Hair” topping off the joyful night with sic they surely won’t forget. Pittsburgh Public Theater cast nails Little Shop of Horrors Josiah Martin done justice — but more than A large set of sliding doors gave show-stealing, back-talking mon- played Mr. Mushnik. Moritz and a&e editor anything, I was blown away by way to the wallpapered inte- ster that audiences have come to Arroyo’s complex dance number the stellar performances of the rior of Mushnik’s flower shop, know and love. The two of them in “Mushnik and Son” had the his past weekend, on Feb. worked perfectly opposite the audience in hysterics, and Moritz 23, Pittsburgh Public small cast. which emerged onto the stage for production’s Seymour Krelborn, perfectly shows Mushnik’s cyni- Theater wrapped up its The set design fully utilized the scenes featuring beloved man- T portrayed by Philippe Arroyo. cal-yet-paternal relationship with month-long production of Little O’Reilly Theater’s small space. eating plant Audrey II. Arroyo played the perfect Sey- the rest of the cast. The back wall was converted into Audrey II was voiced by Mon- Shop of Horrors, the b-movie in- mour — a shy, clumsy character Patrick Cannon carried the spired classic musical from How- a Skid Row apartment building, teze Freeland and puppeteered with paradoxically proficient vo- role of Orin Scrivello, DDS in ard Ashman and Alan Menken. with different images and col- by J. Alex Noble. The two of them cal chops. Arroyo took “Feed Me the most physically comedic per- As a Little Shop fan, I was glad ors projected onto it to add at- make a great pair, as the plant (Git It),” the number that signi- formance of the whole produc- to see the show’s classic numbers mosphere to musical numbers. was the same vibrant, animated, fies the turning point into the tion. The character’s spasmodic show’s bloodier half, and went movement as he takes in a fatal absolutely full throttle. Sitting amount of nitrous oxide in “Now front row, I was genuinely wor- (It’s Just the Gas)” was impres- ried Arroyo may have been on the sive to behold. Cannon addition- verge of exploding. He did a Jerry ally played a handful of other Lee Lewis impression, banging roles, his impressive range on on imaginary piano keys at the display as he disappeared for two flower shop’s counter, jumping near-instant costume changes in around the set and nearly singing “The Meek Shall Inherit.” the veins out of his neck. The show opens and closes Seymour was accompanied, of with the ‘60s girl-group inspired course, by Audrey, portrayed by greek chorus, helmed in this pro- Lauren Marcus. Marcus nailed duction by Abigail Stephenson, the classic breathy Audrey voice, Tavia Riveé and Melessie Clark. a mainstay of Little Shop owed The trio perfectly brought the to actress Ellen Green who origi- fast banter and powerful vocals nated the role. necessary for those roles. The production was notably All in all, this production was more comedic than some oth- peak Little Shop. It was hilari- ers; a few scenes’ more emotional ous, every musical number re- moments were broken up with tained the energy and emotion laughs. This is largely due to the the fans expect and the cast em- Courtesy of Michael Henninger | Entertainment Central Pittsburgh fantastic dynamic between Mar- bodied the classic roles in every Seymour (Philippe Arroyo) sings in Mushnik’s flower shop alongside Audrey II (Monteze Freeland, J. Alex Noble). cus, Arroyo and Marc Moritz, who second of this fantastic show.

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