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We asked our Arts & Entertainment section writers to pick their favorite media for 2018. Some pieces were loved by many, but a few picks surprised us! Check them out below and on A3. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Spider-Man, PS4 controls of any platformer I have ever Season 2 Neil Runge, Staff Writer played and filled with to the brim Salena Moran, Staff Writer with gorgeous pixel art. Despite its Television The swinging is good. Repeat: difficulty, there was never a moment The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel the swinging is good. That’s one the in the game that felt unfair; every season 2 continues to follow aspiring greatest things about Spider-Man mistake was my own, which was the comedian Midge Maisel (Rachel for the Playstation 4. After years of exact reason why I could never put Brosnahan) in her life at home and games with subpar swinging through the game down. The whole time I was onstage as she competes to earn her New York City as photographer and telling myself “just one more time spot in a primarily male-dominated superhero Spider-Man, Insomniac and I’ll get it”. On its gameplay alone, career in 1959. The show’s vibrant Games developed a game not only Celeste is absolutely excellent and a set design, excellent script writing with web-swinging that felt just right, must play. The game goes the extra and character chemistry makes it but a story that moved many players mile though by touching on concepts one of the most enjoyable series Courtesy of Paramount Pictures to tears and a set of costumes that regarding mental illness, a topic currently on air. unwavering action of the Mission: audiences swoon, teary-eyed. This included everyone’s favorite spidey decisively missing within modern After season 1 established the Impossible series. By the time a series equal partnership of support and love, getups. games and was a pleasant surprise to preliminary details, this season reaches its sixth entry, most often paired with Ginsburg’s unwavering Spider-Man is a beautiful game to find in Celeste. branches out to settings like Paris and it begins losing steam, but Mission: resolve as an intellectual powerhouse, look at, as the animations are smooth the Catskills while thickening the plot Impossible - Fallout doesn’t slow make RBG a must-see. and never grow boring after seeing Love, Simon with Midge’s love life and struggles down for a single moment. From them hundreds of times. New York Claire Neiberg, Staff Writer with rival comedian, Sophie Lennon. director Christopher McQuarrie A Quiet Place City is portrayed in meticulous detail As Midge’s secret career begins to comes a masterclass on incorporating Natalie Schroeder, Staff Writer and major landmarks are included Love, Simon centers around a emerge among her family and friends, intense action while still telling a the show’s writer Amy Sherman- and can be visited by the player closeted gay teenager, Simon Spier compelling story. The performances This movie was released in April Palladino (writer of Gilmore Girls) during side quests or in between (Nick Robinson). Spier is a junior in of all the returning members of the 2018, and followed a family in a reveals enough saucy details without main story quests. high school, and from the outside, series are better than ever, with post-apocalyptic world inhabited giving too much away. On top of a incredibly made leads a completely normal life, as he newcomer Henry Cavill, playing by blind monsters with an acute The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season game, there is story that involves appears to have healthy relationships August Walker, truly stealing the sense of hearing. The film stars John 2 left me yelling at my TV for more Peter Parker who’s now older but with his family and friends. However, show. Mission: Impossible - Fallout Krasinski, alongside Emily Blunt, episodes, as it is equal parts witty and still busy being a hero. He runs into his biggest secret leads him to is not only the best of the series but Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe. hilarious as it is emotional and real. a litany of villians from the comics, pursuing a relationship with another the best action movie of 2018. With While this wasn’t your typical horror closeted gay teenager over email. movie, it did grab its audiences McQuarrie recently announced to be When these emails are discovered attention and surprise them in the returning to direct two more Mission: by one of Spier’s peers, they are used opening scenes. This movie centers Impossible movies back to back, I against him, forcing Spier to choose around what a mother and father do cannot wait to see what else is in store between his friends and his secret. to keep their children alive. Because for Ethan Hunt. While the film celebrates the they have a daughter who is deaf, LGBT+ community, Love, Simon is they have survived this long with their RBG a film that anyone, no matter Film their knowledge of sign language. Kailey Love, Editor-in-Chief sexuality, can connect to and find This is only one of the well thought meaning in. The film is comprised of out plot lines that differs this movie RBG delves into the life of a racially diverse cast of characters from other horror movies with plot Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader as well, and focuses on issues that all holes, dumb decisions by characters Ginsburg and her rise beyond legal high schoolers are faced with, mainly and deaths that could be avoided. For stardom into a nationwide household revolving around love and identity. example, one of the few supremely superhero as “The Great Dissenter” The soundtrack is timeless as well, poor decisions was made by a young Courtesy of Sony Interactive Entertainment of the Supreme Court, or “Notorious boy. The youngest of the siblings was and compliments the plot perfectly RBG” more commonly. Through a playing with a toy plane that made Brooklyn Nine-Nine some familiar like Doc Ock and some without being a distraction. The series of interviews with Ginsburg sounds, drawing out the monsters. Season 5 that might not be as well known like overall message of the film is that herself and those close to her, the Even though his father, portrayed by Natalie Schroeder, Staff Writer Mister Negative. “everyone deserves a great love story” documentary provides a window into John Krasinski, bravely tried to save There isn’t just a diverse cast of leaving the audience filled with hope Ginsburg’s life: her stylish jabots, him, the monster inevitably killed the This show, starring Melissa villians. The playable characters and a greater sense of acceptance. her lifelong love of Opera and her young boy. Throughout the movie Fumero, Andy Samberg, Stephanie aren’t just limited to Peter and Spider- memeable workout routines all there are justified decisions, a score Man. Many missions in the game are Mission: Impossible - Fallout Beatriz, Terry Crews and Chelsea making appearances throughout. It that moves the plot through suspense devoted to playing as Miles Morales Griffin Sendek, Staff Writer Peretti, ended its fifth season in also placed a spotlight on Ginsburg’s and a loving family that is easy to and Mary Jane, making this game not 2018, only to be cancelled by Fox relationship with her husband root for. John Krasinski definitely just a swinging filled action game but One of these days, Tom Cruise is and picked up for a sixth season by Marty, which is a real life fairytale deserved that Critics Choice Award. one with stealth and strategy. going to severely injure himself on a NBC. The show started off with a love story for the ages. “He was the movie set and no longer be capable bang of laughter and only got better first boy I ever knew who cared that Spider-Man: Celeste of doing all his own stunts. But until as its characters developedVideo and Games I had a brain,” Ginsburg said of her Into the Spider-Verse Griffin Sendek, Staff Writer then, we get to enjoy his portrayal jokes became long-running. Every husband in the documentary, making Sean Armstrong, Staff Writer of Ethan Hunt in the fantastic, character brings their own humor Celeste is a game that completely and delivery to the screen, making Spider-Man movies have become and utterly kicked my butt this year, every team-up entertaining, funny, almost an annual event at this point, but one I could not put down. For unique and necessary. With each but this film finally tries something those who are unaware, Celeste episode being roughly 20 minutes different and glosses over the details is a tough-as-nails 2D platformer everyone should know by this point. long, it is easy binge watch or watch in which you control a girl named This picture tries to blend together regularly. The show tackles major Madeleine on her quest to make the different animation styles in one of social issues and stereotypes while dangerous climb to the top of Celeste the most uniquely animated stories also maintaining its easy-going and mountain for no reason other than I have ever seen become a major funny atmosphere. While there is proving she can. Every step of the way, motion picture. Furthermore, this romantic drama, there is always a you are met by obstacles and people film tries to take fringe comic book humorous aspect that keeps the show telling you that you will never make characters and bring them into the moving forward on a realistic pace. it. Madeleine perseveres, striving to mainstream. All in all, this film takes This is a show that has deserved all its make the treacherous climb higher plenty of risks, and while maybe not past awards and is sure to win more and higher no matter how difficult it all of them were hits, they should be in the future. gets. Celeste has some of the tightest Courtesy of Sony Entertainment rewarded regardless. Arts & Entertainment’s Best of 2018 A3

Mean Girls cast members; we have the girl who loved the fact that Regina George punched her in the face. We love a fact checker occasionally, so I took the liberty to look up who played that lovely character. Turns out her name is Stefanie Drummond, and we love her, okay? Then we have Aaron Samuels, oh goodness gracious. There’s one more cameo that needs some attention: Amy Poehler’s character, Regina’s mom, is portrayed by…. Kris Jenner. Yes, I know! The next movie is Legally Blonde. Reese Witherspoon, honey, what’s good? Ariana perfected her all pink look that all-too-well Courtesy of Annapurna resembles Elle Woods from the movie Legally Blonde. In all honesty, I would love to know Sorry to Bother You Swift’s former relationship with a narcissist. The where to get an outfit like that? Ariana (Elle Courtesy of Rinse Recordings / Neil Runge, Staff Writer characteristics of a narcissist are often glorified Woods) is then seen in that all too familiar Virgin Records / Universal Music Group in the media, as they are portrayed to be salon with our favorite beautician, Paulette, Amy Winehouse and Alicia Keys, but that does An anti-capitalist science fiction synonymous with self-love and empowerment. played by the same actress from the film: extravaganza is the best way to describe Spike However, in Swift’s song, she highlights the a complete disservice to Kali Uchis’s vocal talent Jennifer Coolidge. Ariana Grande did so much and skill. Lee’s movie Sorry to Bother You. Although dangers of a narcissist, reminding her fans that right with this video. Slay, girl. it was just released last year, it has cemented narcissism is usually not detected until it is too Overall, this album is nothing like anything To wrap things up, Kris Jenner gets the last that came out this year, blending a mix of soul, its place in film history as not just a cult late. Through her lyrics, she expresses how word for this music video, and it not only gave classic, but as testament that not every movie critical it is to set boundaries in relationships, funk and R&B into one focused sound that many me life, it gave me immortality. So please watch big name artists have failed to produce. Each from Hollywood will be a sequel, reboot or because narcissistic people will overstep them, the “Thank U, Next” music video, it’s so fetch. adaptation. There’s still room and a demand turning the relationship toxic. Unfortunately, song present on this album sounds individual Not going to lie, 2018 was a wrecked year for yet fits into the main theme, giving a varied for truly original stories. victims of narcissistic abuse often are blinded by yours truly; this song medicated it greatly. This movie, from the posters to the actual manipulation, but Swift brings awareness to the experience per tune all under the same feel. If Darlings, I haven’t been in a solid relationship this album is any indication on the future of Kali film, is filled with color. It doesn’t opt fora toxicity of these relationships. since the discovery of the Americas, but “Thank darker color palette just because it happens to Uchis, then we should be expecting more great U, Next” made me want to get right back into sounds and songs on this rising soul icon. be about a less than light-hearted topic. Its use Broken Record Podcast the dating world, just to feel heartbreak, just so of bright colors and wild dialogue make the Sean Armstrong, StaffMusic Writer I would vibe with this song on a cosmic level. twists and turns of the plot hit even harder. Swimming 2018, you were certainly something, but Thank by Mac Miller This doesn’t mean it looks like a rainbow What makes this podcast special is that it U, Next, hello 2019! was slapped across every frame. It means that combines the casual experience of sitting around Madison Pastrick, Layout Editor every color just pops; the yellows are more discussing music with the very inquisitive nature yellow, the purple is more purple — everything of an interview. It almost feels like you’re with This past summer Mac Miller released an is more saturated, but not to the point of being the interviewee hearing their thoughts live. In album that gave a sophisticated swing to this unbelievable. this way, the strength of this podcast is that the rapper’s usually playful style. Emerging from a The plot starts off calm (a broke man getting thoughts of the artist are directly from the artist difficult time in this artist’s life, which included a telemarketing job) but quickly, the movie gets and none of them are boring. There were some a breakup and problems of serious drug weirder and weirder in the best way possible. musicians I liked better than others. There was abuse, the album seemed to give his fans the By the end, the plot has gone to an unforeseen some music I didn’t like in the least. Yet, hearing impression that he was ready to start working place but it all works so well. Sorry to Bother each musician’s thoughts was still an experience on, as he would call it, “Self Care.” You is something that feels completely original worthy of listening to irrespective of the quality Though this album seems to revolve from start to end. or type of music on hand. If you love music, this around the many struggles of Mac Miller’s podcast will hold your interests. life, the overall message is actually quite Won’t You Be My Neighbor? inspiring. Songs such as “Ladders,” “Jet Kailey Love, Editor-in-Chief “Thank U, Next” (Video) Fuel” and “Small Worlds” present listeners Kevin Sheppard, Staff Writer with philosophical rap lyrics touching on Won’t You Be My Neighbor? focuses on accepting the truth and finding peace of beloved Pittsburgh native Fred Rogers, who Thank you, Ariana Grande, for the “Thank U, Courtesy of Awkwafina Records mind, all of which are carried over funk- hosted Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, produced Next” music video. We appreciate you. If you inflicted beats, giving the album a comforting at WQED. The film made history as the highest don’t know what I’m talking about, then you mix of mellow and motivational vibes. grossing documentary film of all time, making clearly can’t sit with us. But for the pop queens In Fina We Trust The album still holds the same brilliantly $22 million at the box office. It was also highly and kings that love tea by the gallon, get your by Awkwafina composed hits that fans originally fell in love praised by critics, earning a 98 percent on cups ready. Sean Armstrong, Staff Writer with, however, there’s no doubt that Mac Rotten Tomatoes. Invoking strong senses of Ariana Grande came out with her music video Miller’s death just over a month after the nostalgia from a childhood hero who taught “Thank U, Next” on Nov. 30. and honey, it broke This album is unlike any album I’ve heard in a album’s release has left a deeper imprint to his children across the nation that they mattered, records. The video currently has 255 million long time. It clearly had a ton of time dedicated final lyrics. As both longtime and recent fans of to it from start to finish because of the interplay and he loved them just the way they were, the views … oh my. There is absolutely a reasonable Mac Miller’s mourn the loss of another gifted between songs, the comedic aspect instilled in doc served as a reminder of the impact that explanation for why this video is so successful: artist, it is no doubt that Swimming continues the fabric of it and the storyline weaved into Rogers made on our generation. By delving into the cameos, and the references, my darlings. to serve as one of the best and most emotional that same fabric. It may have only been seven Roger’s methodology in creating educational “Thank U, Next” contains Ariana’s own take albums of 2018. tracks, but considering it was produced as well episodes, his advocacy on behalf of the nation’s on elements of the iconic movies; Mean Girls, as written by the rapper turned actress herself, children and never shying away from difficult- Legally Blonde, Bring it On and 13 Going on it deserves some attention and at least one to-discuss topics gave audiences a silver lining 30. Not to mention the cameos, oh my my my, half-hearted listen. I cannot recommend this in the midst of sobering news cycles. those cameos! Don’t worry, the cameos will album enough. be revealed. That’s a different flavor tea for a “I Did Something Bad” different kettle, patience is a virtue. Isolation Claire Neiberg, Staff Writer Let’s start in with these movies, shall we? by Kali Uchis Ariana portrayed a lot of iconic throwback Evan Penrod, Staff Writer In her latest album, Reputation, Taylor movies. The music video starts with Mean Swift continues to transform her image from Girls, my personal favorite (no one cares). In her debut album, Kali Uchis delivers not the sweet country singer that quickly made the Ariana Grande plays Regina George, the Queen only a fantastic first albu, but what I consider top charts over a decade ago to a fierce, electric of Mean. You may have seen some familiar the best album of 2018. Featuring well-known popstar. While “Look What You Made Me Do” faces alongside. Ariana Grande’s former co-star artists such as Tyler, The Creator, the Gorillaz, is the most well-known track from the album, from Victorious; Elizabeth Gillies, plays Lindsay and Jorja Smith to name a few, this album is Swift put out another song that is equally Lohan’s character; Cady Heron. We love to see a a powerhouse of soul and constant smooth hit powerful and carries a strong message about Nickelodeon throwback reunion. sound. It would be easy to characterize this narcissism. “I Did Something Bad” depicts There is also a cameo made by some original album and say that it sounds similar to early Courtesy of REMember Music / Warner Bros. A4 Arts & Entertainment’s Worst of 2018

Ready Player One were a stretch. The album failed good. All this buzz was generated more creativity and is painfully scatterbrained manner. Set aside Neil Runge, Staff Writer to produce any really upbeat or from a film that has stale writing, repetitive throughout. Since the his politics, his mental state or catchy singles and instead felt like was filmed in a way that is very majority of the song is Thorne any other stigmatizing conditions From the director of Jurassic a giant 40-minute lull. generic and uncreative, with an restating her name, it is difficult the man has become synonymous Park and Indiana Jones came overreliance on drone shots, a for her fans to relate to it, which with, his work is still not what it a movie released last year that Peppermint story that gives very little payoff, is what gives music its power to used to be. Every artist has their tried its hardest to make viewers Natalie Schroeder, Staff Writer and acting performances that begin with. She is also not known time and at the current moment, shocked that it could ever be made leave something to be desired. for her singing voice, so she it appears Kanye is past his. I am by Steven Spielberg. Peppermint was released in Bird Box is not Sandra Bullock’s stumbles through the majority of not saying Kanye should stop Based on the novel by Ernest September and was given a 12 best work by a long shot. it, making it especially unpleasant making music or that he cannot Cline, this movie was expected percent on Rotten Tomatoes. to listen to. It is obvious in her come up with something fantastic to be an action film about using Even though Jennifer Garner Riverdale music and style choice that she in the future, but I am saying that virtual reality as an escape from gave a great performance as a Season 3 takes pride in being a poor role Ye was judged to be a masterpiece the crowded cities in a world that grieving vigilante, the story lacked Evan Penrod, Staff Writer model for her younger fans, as by many before it arrived. In the rests on the edge of collapse and originality. In the years following like Cyrus, she is obsessed with weeks heading into its release, destruction. the death of her husband and Even die-hard Riverdale fans sculpting her new image as a I heard plenty of hype around Instead, what the movie did daughter, Riley North gains have been utterly disappointed and rebellious “young adult.” it. The album had almost this was cash in on an audience’s strength as well as defensive and pushed away by the progression legendary status before it even abundance of nostalgia. Filled offensive strategies to take down of the third season of Riverdale. The Kissing Booth dropped. It was almost in the to the brim with characters from the men who killed her family, What started as a genuinely Claire Neiberg, Staff Writer too-big-to-fail category from the mostly ‘80s and ‘90s movies, TV and almost killed her, too. Having good and sometimes goofy teen launch. When people are looking shows and video games, it was the protagonist be a woman and mystery show in the first season Released as a Netflix Original, for the good they will find good, built upon references that came off a mother makes sense to fuel her transitioned into a complicated The Kissing Booth is based off of a but when walking into a situation as more of an embarrassing “only vengeance, but that is all it offered, boring mess in the second season Wattpad story and runs exactly as with few or no expectations, that ‘90s kids remember” meme than a since the story as as whole was and eventually became a joke expected. The plot is not just poorly is when true quality reveals itself. in the third. The second season written, but is incredibly boring as was tacky but at least had an well. The film begins by introducing easy to digest plot, while the the main protagonist, Elle Evans third season really deviates from (Joey King), and her best friend, the first making the show feel Lee Flynn (Joel Courtney). Elle completely foreign to the original and Lee are born on the same day concept. This show has become at the same time and are raised predictably unpredictable, and like twins by their mothers, who personally, I don’t see how it can also happen to be best friends. As continue after this season. The they grow older, they develop a list characters have done things that of rules to keep their friendship are too far-fetched and require intact, the most critical rule being the viewer to suspend their that Elle is forbidden to date disbelief further and further with Lee’s older brother, Noah (Jacob each episode, and the season is Elordi). Every part of the film can only at its halfway point. Many be predicted from here on out, as in scenes of the show feel as if they the first 10 minutes, it is evident Elle have been rewritten at the last is developing feelings for Noah. As Courtesy of Sony Pictures Courtesy of Domino Recording Company minute or were written without a school fundraiser, she and Lee set Entertainment any conscious thought of what up a “kissing booth” and of course, heartfelt look back at past media. predictable. The movie was also else has happened in previous she ends up blindly kissing Noah. Venom It may have been pretty to look unbelievable at certain points. episodes, which makes this show This kiss sparks their relationship, Sean Armstrong, Staff Writer at, but this movie lacked any While they added a five-year gap one giant mess. forcing them to keep it undercover substance other than gratuitous and had a heart-wrenching scene leading to a series of predictable I read the comic book long pop culture nods. There wasn’t any near the end, one person taking “BITCH I’M BELLA THORNE” and uncreative mishaps. before the movie was even in risk or threat for the characters down a dozen men in a drug cartel Claire Neiberg, Staff Writer production. The comic book that kept viewers in suspense. is questionable. This movie also Ye centered on Flash Thompson, the did a great deal of telling instead We get it, Bella Thorne, you’re by Kanye West high school bully of Peter Parker, Tranquility Base of showing in regards to her not the 13-year-old little girl from Sean Armstrong, Staff Writer who enters the armed forces after Hotel and Casino transformation and sudden skills Shake It Up, but did you too have high school only to lose his legs in by Arctic Monkeys and abilities. to put out a gaudy track expressing Ye was not a particularly bad combat. Then, since he was a very Salena Moran, Staff Writer your non-conformity just like album, but it was one of the most skilled special forces operative he Bird Box every other former child star? overrated albums of the year. is offered the chance to serve again The Arctic Monkeys did not Griffin Sendek, Staff Writer In her process of reaching fame Kanye was at one time an artist on by merging with the symbiote score a hit with their latest again, Thorne released “BITCH the cutting edge, making moves used by Spider-Man himself. The album Tranquility Base Hotel The culture surrounding Bird I’M BELLA THORNE.” The track that opened up the rap genre catch is that he has to take it off and Casino. I have been a fan of Box is fascinating to say the least. has similarities to Miley Cyrus’ to new possibilities, but lately, every 48 hours or it can take over the Arctic Monkeys, and still am, How this Netflix original movie BANGERZ album, but lacks even Kanye seems to do everything in a his body. This film opted for a but I was frankly disappointed that, by all means, is not a good less interesting storyline based on at their attempt at a new sound movie, gained so much love and Eddie Brock, the journalist looking after waiting five years. I usually praise completely boggles my for truth. I get that Marvel updates love when artists experiment with mind. Bird Box exploded upon superheroes’ stories to keep with their sound and evolve over time, release, garnering views by 45 the times, and the search for truth but this was something totally off million accounts in its opening is the question of the moment the path. Lead singer Alex Turner week alone, taking the title of the while the horrors of war seem like ditched the classic British rock most successful opening week of a topic from yesteryear, but just sound with the electric guitar and any Netflix original. because we ignore something does seemed to make sleepy elevator The film’s success was partially not make it any less relevant. I music. This album is very piano thanks to the sudden and inevitable think Venom, as he was portrayed heavy and creates a weird vibe influx ofBird Box memes all across in the comics, covered an area of Elton John meets Pink Floyd social media, working not only as of debate no other hero really throughout the tracklist. The free marketing for the movie, but can which made the character two main songs with any real also creating this sense of FOMO what he was. This movie was a substance were “Tranquility Base for anyone who had not seen it simplification of the character and Hotel and Casino” and “Four yet. This wouldn’t be anything thus a suppression of the potential Stars Out of Five,” but even those of note if Bird Box was, in fact, Courtesy of Domino Recording Company of the story. January 17, 2019 Volume 100 Number 1 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Duquesne screams for ice cream New position named at DU

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New hometown, new college, same job. That’s what life is like for Gabriel Welsch, the new vice president for marketing and communications at Duquesne University. Welsch will start his new position on March 18. Welsch is coming to Pittsburgh from Juniata College, where he was vice president for strategic communications and marketing a position he had held since June 2017. He began his career at Juniata in 2007 as the assistant vice president for marketing and was promoted to vice president of advancement and marketing in 2009. Additionally, he also worked at Penn State University, where he was assistant to the dean for Katia Faroun/Photo Editor advancement and manager of Despite the threat of snow and near-freezing temperatures, students and faculty alike line up to grab a cone of Millie’s ice cream. The pop-up stand is for a limited time only and includes six of Millie’s famous flavors. The pop-up takes cash, credit, Flex and PLUS and will be open every day 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. see VP— page 3 Duquesne community mourns the loss of nursing student Ollie Gratizinger opinions editor a kind, energetic and active stu- & dent on campus and in the nursing program. She was well-liked and Kailey Love she will be missed by the entire editor-in-chief Duquesne community. She and her A junior nursing student died on family will remain in our prayers.” Jan. 14 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, a Praise of Dyson’s character was day after she was found unconscious echoed by Mary Ellen Glasgow, in her Vickroy Hall dorm room. dean of the nursing school. Columbia Dyson, 21, was pro- “The entire School of Nursing nounced dead at 9:26 a.m. on Mon- community mourns the loss of ... day, according to the Allegheny Columbia Dyson,” Glasgow said. County Medical Examiner’s office. “Columbia was a compassion- Cause and manner have yet to be ate and committed student who determined, and the case has been excelled academically and cared turned over to the Pittsburgh Bureau deeply about her patients.” of Police for further investigation. Glasgow went on to add that Dy- Vice President of Student Life Doug- son actively participated in Greek las Frizzell sent an email to students Life, as well as the Duquesne Uni- and faculty on Monday morning, ask- versity Student Nurse Association. ing them to keep Dyson and her family “Columbia will be deeply missed in their thoughts and prayers. by her nursing colleagues, sorority “The death of a student is always sisters and Duquesne classmates tragic,” Frizzell said in a state- ment to The Duke. “Columbia was Katia Faroun/Photo Editor see DYSON — page 3 opinions features sports a & e Brooklyn Nine- Follow us on... Looking back A break on Dukes begin the bluff A-10 play Nine returns 2018’s defining Events and Team will face GWU in 2019 off to a strong moments explored activities to help D.C. next start with NBC’s cop you unwind comedy

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Welcome back! Class has been in session for only a week and yet Excellence receives national award at conference we have a full page of reports for Samantha Zapach Willingham-McLain has been you guys. So buckle up, Sister PB staff writer the director of the Center for has quite the ride for you today. Teaching Excellence (CTE) at On Jan. 10, two students were Recently, Duquesne University’s Duquesne University since 2006. found to be in possession of mar- very own Dr. Laurel Willingham- Prior to this, she served as the as- ijuana, but that’s not all folks. As McLain received a national award sociate director for the CTE from Res Life was taking care of the for her service in educational de- 1999 to 2005. incident, one of the students fell velopment. Willingham-McLain The Center for Teaching Excel- and injured his mouth, causing was recognized by the Professional lence is as a resource for faculty him to lose a tooth. That’s one and Organizational Development who are seeking assistance in vari- way to learn your lesson, I guess. (POD) Network in Higher Educa- ous teaching and research tech- On Jan. 11, two students were tion with its highest honor. niques for teaching their students referred to the Office of Student The award is known as the Bob here at the university. Conduct for underage drinking Pierleoni Spirit of POD Award, As director of the Center for and because of how high their which was presented at the POD Teaching Excellence, Willingham- BAC readings were, they were Network Annual Conference. The McLain consults with faculty mem- transported to UPMC Mercy ER. award is to recognize long-standing bers on various teaching techniques On Jan. 12 A student in the members who have made selfless and academic career success. She parking garage of UPMC was contributions through their servic- also frequently consults with pro- found with a small amount of es to not only the organization as a gram directors and department marijuana on his person. He was whole, but to the field of education- chairs on academic leadership. referred to the Office of Student al development in tandem. “I am blessed beyond measure to Conduct. be honored by my colleagues in the Also on Jan. 12 an under- POD Network. At Duquesne's CTE, aged DU student was involved we have benefited in many ways in a DUI related crash on fifth from the professional development courtesy of duquesne University Ave. The student was uninjured opportunities offered by the POD sity at Bloomington. goal is to “help faculty and TAs ex- but was booked on DUI related Network,” Willingham-McLain Willingham-McLain has also cel as teacher-scholars deeply in- charges and is pending prelimi- said. “All the CTE programs and been recognized for a number of vested in students’ learning.” nary arraignment. Oh, they were services are informed by the re- publications in academic journals The CTE website also offers also referred to the Office of Stu- search and practices of POD Net- such as ‘College Teaching,’ and has numerous online workshops and dent Conduct. work colleagues” served on many education boards handouts readily available for in- Jan. 13 was a busy day for you Willingham-McLain received involving higher education and structors to utilize. hooligans, four intoxicated fe- her bachelors in French at Asbury professional development organi- The Center for Teaching Excel- male students were found in the College and later received her mas- zations, including Core Committee. lence at Duquesne University is Towers lobby, another student According to the Center for courtesy of duquesne University ter and a doctorate in French Lin- located in Fisher Hall rooms 727 was found to be in possession guistics from Indiana Univer- Teaching Excellence’s website, its and 730. of marijuana, paraphernalia and alcohol. They were all referred to the Office of Student Conduct. The 13th was also a bad day to Duquesne to celebrate life and legacy of Martin be driving your car it seems. A student suffered damage to his unattended car which was parked Luther King Jr. with a series of events through Jan. in the Locust Garage Extension. cheon with keynote speaker and Also in the extension, another Liza Zulick Duquesne professor Kathy Glass student found the rear passen- staff writer and a speaker series event with ger window of their car shattered Elizabeth Ortiz, vice president of and several items missing. “Life’s most persistent and ur- institutional diversity and equity Sister PB understands that it is gent question is ‘what are you from DePaul University. the start of a new semester, but doing for others?’” - Martin Lu- “My speech will examine why y’all should be hitting the books, ther King Jr. Dr. King’s love-driven politics not unattended cars. What had started as a holiday provide models for 21st century for just the state of Illinois in activists who continue the strug- 1973, by 1983 people all around gle for sociopolitical equality,” JOIN THE DUKE! the U.S. wanted to recognize Mar- Glass said. tin Luther King Jr. for the work Following this week’s activi- If you’re interested, email he put into ending racial segrega- ties, Duquesne will host events Editor-in-Chief Kailey Love tion and discrimination. through Jan. 30, beginning with at [email protected] or stop Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a prayer and breakfast program by our newsroom located in observed on the third Monday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in the basement of College Hall of each January as a celebration the Hill District on Monday, (Room 113). for both his birthday, which falls Jan. 21. on Jan. 15, and as a way to honor Later that day, a student ath- his life. letic challenge will take place at Following the traditions set the Power Center, where stu- courtesy of Time.com EmailTips across the U.S. in the early 1980s, dents can compete in basket- Duquesne will host its own week ball and volleyball tournaments. about our community,” said leader, Dr. King offered a com- We want your input! of events to honor Martin Luther SGA and Ebony Women for So- Student Government President, pelling framework for social Eric Chatterjee. “Celebrating change. In the coming days, The Duke’s news section King Jr. and unite the community cial Change will sponsor Student Martin Luther King Jr. this way we’ll celebrate his accomplish- would love to hear from you by bringing together students and Dialogue: Faith and Community allows us to envision the dream ments, drawing inspiration from about stories that you want to neighbors to celebrate. to promote conversation among see in print. Know a talented On Monday, Jan. 14, Duquesne the student body. he spoke of and how we can work his tireless commitment to soli- professor or accomplished began a week-long celebration “It is imperative that we have together to achieve it. It gives us darity, social justice and recon- student? See something on that started with students and an event driven entirely by stu- an ideal to aspire to, and thereby ciliation,” Glass said. campus that just doesn’t faculty placing flags with their dents. Collaborating with Ebony a purpose to guide and nurture The majority of the events do make sense? You can send dreams written on them on the Women for Social Change and the dreams of our own.” require an RSVP, but all are en- your tips and story ideas to College Hall lawn to represent Office of Diversity and Inclusion Duquesne’s events will con- couraged to attend. A complete News Editor Hallie Lauer at King’s “I Have A Dream” speech. on this is an honor for SGA. As clude with an invitation-only list and RSVP links can be found [email protected]. Other events that will take a student body, we have not only event of a presentation titled Sa- on Duquesne’s website. place this week in the Duquesne the opportunity, but the respon- cred Conversation on Race. **Hallie Lauer contributed re- community include a lun- sibility, to take part in dialogue “A courageous civil rights porting. January 17, 2019 News THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 New marketing and communications DU comes together to vice president announced at Duquesne management. certificate from the Institute remember student VP — from page 1 Welsch has goals he hopes to of Educational Management at DYSON — from page 1 sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi said in accomplish at Duquesne, citing a statement to The Duke. “Over the publications and public relations Harvard University’s Graduate and friends,” Glasgow said. the university’s 2018-2023 next few days, we ask for privacy to for Penn State’s College of the School of Education. Dyson was the Alumnae Rela- Strategic Plan. Liberal Arts. Welsch will be the first person tions Chairwoman throughout allow us to mourn our loss. We are “I aim to have more people According to the Juniata to enter this role at Duquesne, 2018 for Duquesne’s Alpha Mu currently supporting one another know not what my plan will be, College website, Welsch’s as it is newly created. chapter of the sorority Alpha and remembering the good times and with the communications and responsibilities at Juniata “This new, key vice presidential Omicron Pi, and was just begin- with Columbia. We will miss her marketing team, I aim to have more were to oversee operations in position was created in response ning her role as the Vice Presi- terribly. Most importantly, please people know not just Duquesne’s marketing, digital and emerging to the dynamic growth taking dent of Administration this se- keep Columbia’s family and friends name but what it stands for in media, public relations, senior place at Duquesne and the mester. in your thoughts during this diffi- terms of learning opportunities, communications and brand importance of marketing and In an Instagram post, the Al- cult time.” community commitment and communications in all forms in pha Mu chapter referred to Co- Counselors are available in the positive impact,” Welsch said. lumbia as “a beacon of light to all Wellbeing Center in 636 Fisher Hall. His previous experience at ensuring the continued growth she encountered.” According to the email, information Juniata and Penn State led of the university,” President Ken “The Alpha Mu Chapter of [Alpha regarding Dyson’s funeral service him to take this position at Gormley said in an earlier press Omicron Pi] is mourning the loss of and a possible on-campus memorial Duquesne. release. a dear sister, Columbia Dyson,” the service will be released shortly. “The combination of the location, Welsch hopes to leave his mark momentum and people made it for future VPs of marketing and Enjoy photography? Writing? Graphic easy to say yes,” Welsch said of communication by achieving his new job. and exceeding their goals. Design? Having fun? Additionally, Welsch had “I will feel I have done well if a decorated resume before my colleagues and I achieve and beginning his job at Duquesne. exceed our goals, grow stronger He earned a bachelor’s degree in our skills, knowledge and Join Email in English in 1993 and then creativity, and have positioned Editor-in-Chief received his Master of Fine Arts whomever follows us for the next Kailey Love at in English in 1998 from Penn level of success in alignment theduquesneduke State University. with the University’s vision,” The Duke! @gmail.com courtesy of juniata college In 2011, he received a Welsch said. for more information! Shutdown may upend State of the Union Address set for Jan. 29 WASHINGTON (AP) — The partial gov- Congress and the Supreme Court justices ernment shutdown threw a prime Wash- who attend. ington ritual into question Wednesday as To Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked Presi- Wisconsin, the matter was less about se- dent Donald Trump to forgo his Jan. 29 curity than about Pelosi feeling she has State of the Union speech, expressing the upper hand in the budget standoff. doubts that the hobbled government can “She’s talking about canceling the State provide adequate security. Republicans of the Union — this is not somebody who’s saw her move as a ploy to deny Trump the feeling any pressure,” Johnson said. “I stage. think Republicans are getting the lion’s In a letter to Trump, Pelosi said that with share of the pressure.” both the Secret Service and the Homeland Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., said he hopes Security Department entangled in the Trump will proceed with his speech. Pe- shutdown, the president should speak to losi is “censoring this vital message for Congress another time or he should de- transparent political purposes,” he said. liver the address in writing. Homeland The White House hosted a bipartisan Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen denied group of lawmakers, followed by a group anyone’s safety is compromised, saying of Republican senators, on the 26th day both agencies “are fully prepared to sup- of the shutdown, with no sign of break- port and secure the State of the Union.” ing through the impasse over Trump’s de- Inviting the president to give the speech mands for $5.7 billion to build a wall along is usually pro forma, and Pelosi issued the the Mexican border. Democratic leaders courtesy of the Associated Press invitation in routine fashion, in consulta- are refusing to bargain over a border wall to be conciliatory, if he thought it would stock market and repeatedly stressed eco- tion with the White House, several weeks they oppose as long as the government re- help, then perhaps it’s a good idea,” he nomic gains as evidence that his tax-cut ago. But with the shutdown in its fourth mains partially closed. said. “If it’s just seen as a weakening of his package and deregulation efforts are suc- week, the White House and Democrats in On Wednesday, Trump signed legisla- position, then he probably wouldn’t do it.” ceeding. Economic optimism had already a stalemate and the impasse draining the tion into law affirming that the roughly While Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said cooled somewhat as Trump’s trade fight finances of hundreds of thousands of fed- 800,000 federal workers who have been she has signed, others said GOP support with China shook the markets. was lacking. “They’re a little short on the R eral employees, little routine is left in the going without pay will ultimately be com- Hassett told reporters the White House side,” said Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., an- capital. pensated for their lost wages. That was the is doubling its estimate of the strain on the other leader of the effort. Pelosi left unclear what would happen practice in the past. economy of the shutdown, and now calcu- if Trump insisted on coming despite the Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of Other lawmakers are floating addition- lates that it is slowing growth by about 0.1 welcome mat being pulled away. It takes South Carolina and Democratic Sen. Chris al plans, but Graham was skeptical any percentage points a week. a joint resolution of the House and Con- Coons of Delaware are leading a renewed would break through. gress to extend the official invitation and effort to persuade Trump to let the gov- “I am running out of ideas,” he said. With the shutdown in its fourth week, set the stage. ernment reopen for three weeks in return “The Democrats are not going to negoti- that suggests the economy has lost nearly “We’ll have to have a security evaluation, for a commitment from lawmakers to try ate with the government shut down,” he a half-percentage point of growth so far, but that would mean diverting resources,” to address his concerns about border se- said. “People in the White House don’t though some of that occurred at the end she told reporters when asked how she curity in that period. They are seeking sig- like hearing that. I don’t know what to tell of last year and some in the first quarter would respond if Trump still intended to natures on a letter spelling out the plan. them other than what I actually think.” of this year. Hassett said the economy come. “I don’t know how that could hap- Trump rejected that approach earlier Even as administration officials pro- should get a boost when the government jected confidence in their course, Kevin pen.” and the initiative was having trouble get- re-opens. She added: “This is a continuation of ting many Republicans on board. Hassett, chairman of the White House Previous White House estimates of the government issue that we have the proper “Does that help the president or does Council of Economic Advisers, said Tues- impact did not fully take into account security for such an event.” She was refer- that hurt the president?” asked Sen. Mike day the shutdown is slowing growth more ring to an occasion that brings all three Rounds, R-S.D., among those who went to than predicted. the effect on people who work for private branches of government together in the the White House. He has not signed the An economic shift could rattle Trump, companies that contract with the govern- same room — the president, members of letter. “If the president saw it as a way who has tied his political fortunes to the ment to provide services, Hassett said. 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Government shut- down impacts all editorial staff Today, the government shutdown enters day 26, having surpassed the re- editor-in-chief Kailey Love cord for longest government shutdown news editor Hallie Lauer opinions editor Ollie Gratzinger in U.S. history (the former record features editor Ollie Gratzinger holder being 21 days in the Clinton Ad- a&e editor Josiah Martin ministration). However, through all of sports editor Adam Lindner the political infighting, pointless press layout editor Madison Pastrick conferences and heartbreaking reports photo editor Katia Faroun of federal workers struggling to make administrative staff ends meet, there still appears to be no adviser Paula Reed Ward end in sight. ad manager Madison Pastrick The fundamental question that ev- email us: [email protected] eryone is asking, however, remains: what exactly does a government shut- down mean, and how does the govern- ment shutdown affect all of us? This week, we have several pieces in our Opinions section that are focused on the government shutdown — the “Whatever negative ways it has already begun to impact our nation, the arguments that are being made on both sides and the you are, Trump administration immigration policy that started the fight in the first be a good place — but we wanted to get down to Cartoon by Robert Gwiazda brass tacks to better understand the mechanics of the mess that we’re in. one.” As dictated by our Constitution, the — Abraham Lincoln legislative branch is supposed to pass W in focus... spending bills to fund the various gov- ernment agencies periodically. There is no set time period for how long As debate surrounds Trump’s wall, immigrants remain vilified these spending bills need to be (could You just read Now tweet span funding between weeks and a full our thoughts. us yours. Ollie Gratzinger something terribly enormous their roots. year) and the bills could fully or par- but brimming with potential. President Trump has opinions editor tially fund the government. However, Much has changed since preached separatism and per- @TheDuquesneDuke without passing said bill, the govern- the 19th century, but petuated otherness since his bove all else, a lot has also stayed days on the campaign trail, ral- ment will close. And, as there is no America is, the same. Social lying his base with what he’d limit placed on how long a shutdown has been A gatekeeping, call “American values” and can last, it can continue indefinitely. and will always in which those uniting them against a common Trump has publicly joked that he may editorial be a nation Americans who enemy: immigrants. Rhetoric make it carry on for months or years. made up of im- had been here has been deeply negative, from migrants. In our modern partisan climate, this longer look down calculated attacks on the DACA policy Is that a con- phenomenon has often been used as a upon new arriv- program and Dreamers to us- troversial state- political bargaining chip for legislators The Duquesne Duke is the student- als, has always ing the term “sh*thole coun- ment? Well, it to force votes on bills that both sides written, student-managed newspaper been a prevalent tries” to describe nations such of Duquesne University. It is published shouldn’t be. Ev- have fundamental disagreements on. way that U.S. cit- as Haiti, El Salvador and Nica- every Thursday during the academic ery white citizen In this instance, President Trump is at- year except during semester breaks and izens perpetuated ragua. Immigrants from those in the U.S. today holidays, and prior to final exams. The the concept of oth- three countries once had what tempting to use the government shut- Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- is an American be- erness. The Italians was called Temporary Protec- down as a way to get funding for his ions of the editors of The Duke and does cause somewhere in not necessarily reflect the views of the were hated, regarded tive Status, which in the wake wall (more than $5 billion, to be exact) students, faculty, administration, stu- their family’s lineage, in some ways as perpetual of national emergencies, would in order to uphold his “build the wall” dent government or the University pub- someone was not. Be it a foreigners. The Protestant ma- be granted to those attempting campaign promise. lications board. Op-ed columns do not grandparent, great-grandparent reflect the opinions of The Duke, but jority of the U.S., who had been to enter the U.S. While this sounds like a lot of the or some more distant ances- rather are the sole opinions of the col- around much longer, was rife In 2017, Trump took that away. same divisive back and forth that al- umnists themselves. tor, one historic relative came with anti-Catholic sentiment, Issues of family separation ways occurs in the Capitol, it has real life from a foreign place to a country Letters policy and that manifested frequently and “zero tolerance” at the bor- with a new culture, often a new ramifications that are hurting millions Letters to the editor must be typed, in violence against newly settled der and, most recently, a call for double-spaced and include the writ- language and a new set of chal- of Americans. As this is a partial shut- Italians. more than $5 billion to fund a er’s name, school/department and lenges unique and separate from down, it affects about half of the gov- phone number for verification. Letters The Irish, too, were resented physical wall between the U.S. those they faced back home. ernment agencies; The Departments should be no longer than 300 words after fleeing famine and politi- and Mexico, have dominated and should be delivered to The Duke The Statue of Liberty stood as of Commerce, Agriculture, Transpor- cal upheaval back home. They the news. office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed a beacon on New York Harbor, were stereotyped as rapists and tation, Interior, State, Justice, Home- to [email protected] by 5 p.m. The wall, if it’s constructed, welcoming travelers, wander- brutes. Jewish immigrants, hat- land Security, Treasury and Housing Tuesday. The editors reserve the right will be made of more than brick to edit any and all submitted copies. ers, refugees and immigrants to ed historically for a slew of ste- and Urban Development. In this situ- or steel. It will be made of ha- All letters must be verified before being a land where progress was pos- reotypes and unfounded accu- ation, federal workers in these depart- published. tred in the name of blind fear. sible. Enscripted on its base, a sations, and Africans, brought ments deemed “non-essential” can be It would symbolize a sense of Corrections/clarifications sonnet by Emma Lazarus reads, to the country often against furloughed, or sent home without pay, Readers should report any story or “Give me your tired, your poor, their will, remain targets of security against those who post photo error to The Duke. All legitimate in order to manage the impact of the your huddled masses yearning hate groups in the U.S. today. little to no tangible threat. It errors will be corrected in print the fol- shutdown. lowing edition. to breathe free.” The poem was But now, Mexican and Middle would represent a denuncia- According to the U.S. Senate Com- called “The New Colossus,” and Eastern refugees are becoming tion of diversity and a triumph Contact for those coming from afar to the next group of hated new- of ignorance. mittee on Appropriations, 380,000 email [email protected] America’s teeming shores, the comers, and those guilty of the Sometimes, a wall is more see STAFF ED— page 11 young country was just that — hating are quickly forgetting than just a wall. Opinions 5 A year in review — tragedy, politics and progress define 2018

Alyse Kaminski and angry when a shooting happens, but this children in these situations are innocent. They staff columnist one felt different. There were faces and names didn’t ask to be born in an unsafe environment, that my community recognized and loved. Our and they do not deserve to be taken to a country always feel anxious at the beginning of a city had to grieve. The harsh reality of knowing that will rip them from their families. new year. Who knows what I will remem- that someone sick enough to do something so Through the end of the year, the immigra- Iber 2019 for? Will it be a year of positiv- awful lived close to my loved ones and me still tion debate continued to erupt with Trump’s ity and growth, or will it be daunting and dis- terrifies me. relentless push for a border wall — a push that couraging? Although I cannot know what 2019 And, of course, the incredible irritation that hurled the U.S. into its longest government holds for me or anyone else, I want to reflect our government has not done much of any- shutdown in history. It is no secret that 2019 on political events that shaped 2018 and could thing to stop this overwhelming amount of de- will be a year of arguments and probable chaos affect the new year. struction still lasts. Needless to say, every time over immigration and the wall. Prevalence of Mass Shootings: Hon- I think of the Tree of Life Synagogue, I still feel Midterm Elections: Despite all of the estly, at this point, it is tragically unsurprising the way I did when I heard the news. I still feel negative events of 2018, the midterm elections Logo by Tim Hindes that this is something that hugely affected 2018. cold and gloomy when I think of the day my in November proved to be a pretty triumphant Following the mass shooting at Tree of Life, Tim Mass shootings are all too common now. On family and I paid our respects at the memori- night, especially for women, members of the Hindes created the “Stronger Than Hate” design. Feb. 14, a gunman entered Marjory Stoneman als outside the synagogue where it happened. LGBT community and people of color. The 2018, but what I will say is that it was some- Douglas High School and killed 17 students and I hope that in 2019 our leaders make deci- newest House of Representatives is not only thing else. Between all of these events, the divi- staff. In the wake of the heartbreak, students sions that keep our country safe from those a Democratic majority, but one that will rep- sion that ensued during the Kavanaugh hearing from the school spoke up about the need for gun within it who wish to cause harm. resent more than just white males. The 116th and confirmation and countless tweets and ac- control, which began the #NeverAgain move- “Zero-Tolerance” Immigration Policy: House includes the first two Native American tions by President Trump that further divided ment. Following that, hundreds of thousands Around June, the already boiling immigra- women, four new LGBT people, an overall the country, 2018 was a year of deep anger. Yet, of Americans, students in particular, joined to- tion debate grew thousands of degrees warmer wave of youth swirling throughout and more I want to be as optimistic as possible for 2019. gether for The March for Our Lives. I attended when journalists were allowed inside a deten- victories for minorities. While I am happy to We are not necessarily off to a great start, the Pittsburgh march, and it was an experience tion center in Texas. Images of adults and chil- see a Democratic majority, especially in to- considering this ongoing government shut- I will not forget. It was a refreshing reminder dren in cages were all over the news and social day’s climate, it is this sweep of diversity that down, but all I can hope for is that the only way that our generation is the future, and it made media for a few weeks and everyone debated is so heartwarming (and it is rare that I asso- is up. I hope that in 2019, Americans can be me believe that common sense gun laws will be whether or not it’s ethical, or even legal, to ciate joy with politics these days). These men kinder to each other and more understanding. passed, although it may not be for a while. separate families at the border. Personally, my and women serving their communities give me I hope we listen to what everyone has to say As 2018 came to an end, the unthinkable heart hurt for any child who was placed in these hope for the new year that is ahead, despite all and be respectful. Most of all, I hope that 2019 happened when a mass shooting occured miles facilities, because regardless of my opinion on the negativity that is certain. brings the U.S. a great presidential candidate away from where I grew up. I always feel upset illegal immigration, it is obvious to me that the I don’t really have a specific word to describe to beat Trump in 2020. Government shutdown drags on, doing more harm than good Zoe Stratos funding the wall, while bypassing congres- the government is currently taking away parks are closed for public safety reasons, staff columnist sional approval. more than 800,000 jobs. and Joshua Tree National Park specifical- On the Republicans’ and president’s One of the most alarming situations ly is experiencing trouble. side, compromise has only gone as far as includes TSA agents’ refusal to show up, “Vandalism, illegal camping and off- n Dec. 22, the government com- changing the wall from concrete to a metal reasonably, for unpaid work. In major air- road vehicle use, and extensive trash and menced a partial shutdown after structure, and Democrats refuse to com- ports like Atlanta and Miami, multiple se- human waste led Superintendent David the president and the Democrats’ O ply. Their compromise includes increased curity lines were closed, along with closed Smith to announce that he would close disagreement over new spending legis- border security in other ways, such as terminals due to major understaffing. In the park indefinitely,” said the NPCA. “A lation to be passed on Dec. 21. The $5.7 cameras and other advanced technologies. this battle over border control and immi- press statement from the National Park billion wall to be constructed along the According to ThoughtCo.com, if Presi- gration laws, the government is failing to Service later reversed this decision and southern border of the U.S. was the star dent Trump were to receive the request- realize the extreme risk of understaffing declared the park would stay open using of the show. ed $5.7 billion, it would only cover 234 airports, as well as other borders. Isn’t in- previously collected fee revenue. Smith Sticking to the Trump administration’s miles — along with the 580 miles already creasing our control over immigration the reported earlier this week that vandals “zero tolerance” policy, the shutdown has in place. This would leave around 1,140 whole point of this shutdown? had cut locks off of closed entrance gates, now been going on for 26 days — and no miles uncovered. All around, the wall is With that said, illegal crossing at the killed Joshua trees and driven vehicles il- end seems to be in sight. So far, the shut- quite expensive, and the U.S. government southern border is hardly the biggest con- legally in closed parts of the park, creating down has been the longest in history, is already far in debt; over $21 trillion to cern, even though the president makes it new roads through pristine desert areas.” beating out the Clinton administration be exact. To continue building this wall out to be. According the Department of Other national parks are accumulating shutdown that lasted from Dec. 5, 1995 to would only push us further, and more Homeland Security and the Center for an alarming amount of trash, which is en- Jan. 6, 1996: 21 days. quickly, into that debt. Migration Studies — and according to the dangering the plants and animals inhabit- Both sides have barely made any prog- Both sides continually play the blame BBC — the number of immigrants who ing the forests. ress towards a compromise on border con- game, as per usual, making the stale- overstayed their visas is greater than those NPCA estimates say “the Park Service trol issues, and the president threatened mate tough to break through. In the who crossed the border illegally every year is losing $400,000 per day from entrance to declare a national emergency if neces- background of all of the arguing are over since 2007. fee revenue. Additional shutdown costs sary. With that, unused funds for other 800,000 government-employed citizens Not only that, but also according to the include the opportunity cost of lost labor, portions of legislation would go directly to and government-funded programs and lo- BBC, “In 2017, Canadians made up the the cost of postponing maintenance that cations struggling with money. Some citi- largest group of these illegal [im]migrants can lead to further and more costly dam- zens have to work without pay. Some have that entered by air or sea port of entry, fol- age and the cost of cleanup after the shut- been furloughed. Programs and locations lowed by Mexicans,” even though most do down.” are temporarily shut down or reduced in indeed enter by land. With all of that said, increased border funding as well. Another huge problem lies in our na- security isn’t an overall bad idea. The ways The president’s urgency to block off our tional parks. As it is difficult to supervise in which our government is currently han- southern border is unnecessary as of now, such a large area of open land, national dling the situation, though, are ineffective since U.S. citizens are suffering from loss- parks are beginning to feel the effects of and childish — on both sides. Due to our es of money, home, food, Medicare and the government shutdown as it enters its government’s inability to communicate Courtesy of Natalie Behring/Getty Images other major necessities. The worry that il- fourth week. with one another, citizens everywhere are Because of the shutdown, federal workers have legal immigrants are taking over citizens’ According to the National Parks Conser- either been furloughed or working without pay. jobs sounds hypocritical at the moment — vation Association (NPCA), most national see SHUTDOWN— page 11 Opinions January 17, 2019 6 FEATURES New semester brings new activities on campus and beyond

Ollie Gratzinger a giant ice rink situated at the heart of features editor PPG Place, our metropolitan cityscape can be transformed into a winter won- ow that we are all back on the derland. You can pick up a hot chocolate Bluff after what was hopefully at the rink or head into one of the many Na nice and relaxing break, it restaurants around Market Square to is time to get back into the swing of warm up and grab a bite to eat. things with a bunch of activities on If you do not mind a 30-minute walk campus that will make home feel a (or a short bus ride on the 86), the Strip little less far away. District offers the most authentic Pitts- Coming up on campus, Duquesne burgh vibes you’ll ever find. Neat shops University’s Musical Therapy program line Penn Avenue, selling everything is hosting a drum circle on Friday, Jan. from Pittsburgh gear and handmade 18 at noon in the Dr. Thomas D. Pappert clothing to metalworks and flowers. Center for Performance and Innovation. With a bunch of classic diners, in- According to Campus Link, this event cluding the first Primanti Brothers, De will be “a safe place to come out and try Luca’s, Kelly-O’s and Pamela’s, as well new things.” The description adds that as a Polish deli, sushi places, a handful “this is a facilitated circle and [the] goal of Asian-inspired restaurants and tacos is to guide the group to be the most mu- Courtesy of Duquesne University galore, there’s literally something for sical and safe environment for everyone everyone in the Strip. Even your picky that it can be.” getting free things? musical will be showing at the Benedum friends can find something from one On Monday, Jan. 21, classes won’t Duquesne Program Council (DPC) Center on Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are of the street vendors, and you can pick meet in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. kicks off the Spring Film Series with sponsored through the DPC, will cost up dessert at one of the candy shops Day. A lot of informative happenings, Crazy Rich Asians, showing on Thurs- $20 and are limited to one ticket per on your way back. The best is Grandpa many of which will be sponsored or co- day, Jan. 24 and Friday, Jan. 25 at 7 Duquesne ID. Students have to be pres- Joe’s, an essential stop for anyone with a sponsored by the Office of Diversity and p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 26 at 9 p.m. in ent at the time of purchase, so you can’t sweet tooth. From vintage sodas to for- Inclusion, will be held over the next few the NiteSpot. Venom will be showing at take your friend’s ID and buy more than eign candies to classics that’ll bring back days, including an event series called the same times and in the same place one ticket, and tickets will be sold on a childhood nostalgia you forgot you even Living Legacy 2019. Included in this on Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. Other first-come-first-serve basis. had, it is a crowd-pleaser for sure. lineup will be the Athletic Challenge, a planned films include A Star is Born, Students should not be afraid to venture With so much to do, there’s no rea- set of student volleyball and basketball Creed II, The Mummy, Spider-Man: off of campus, too. Pittsburgh might bea son not to make the most of your time tournaments in the Power Center at 1 Into the Spider-Verse, Mary Poppins smaller city, but there are plenty of things here at Duquesne and in the ‘Burgh. p.m. on Monday, as well as the Student and Aquaman. to do if you need a change of scenery. Everyone needs a breather, so don’t Dialogue to be held in the Africa Room DPC DUNites include the classic You can take either of the two historic hesitate to plan a day out or a night in. at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Build-a-Bear Night in the NiteSpot at 9 inclines up the hill to Mount Washing- This is hardly an exhaustive list of ev- The Spring Student EXPO will begin p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8. Milkshake Night ton and walk around, enjoying beautiful erything Duquesne has going on, but on Jan. 22 on the second floor of the Stu- will be the following on Friday, Feb. 15, scenic overlooks, restaurants and shops. rather just a blurb to highlight some dent Union and continue until Jan. 25. pottery painting on Friday, Feb. 22 and Fare to ride is under $3 per person, and of the most popular events you can Students can stop by any day between more to come after Spring Break, which if you are into photography, you can find look forward to this semester. Be sure 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to learn more about will happen March 4-9. views that are a must-see for anyone to check Campus Link, social media the clubs and organizations on campus. On Feb. 11, students can buy dis- looking to see Pittsburgh in a new light. and billboards in dorms and academic Campus Link lists “free stuff” as a perk counted tickets to Phantom of the Opera A short walk down to Market Square buildings for other things that might for showing up, and who doesn’t like starting at 8:30 a.m. in 305 Union. The can make for an afternoon of fun. With pique your interest.

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Study tips: Don’t! Keep that hairband on Make friends with your We both know that #new- your wrist. It’s the only sinus infection. They aren’t yearme you posted was a thing that’ll save your life. so bad when you get to lie. know them. SPORTS 7 Three insights from Duquesne’s conference outset Four games into Atlantic 10 play, DU sits near the top of the league’s crowded standings at 3-1. Wins over Fordham, Saint Joseph’s and Richmond should have fans excited for the coming months, but the Dukes look far from dominant. Here are a few things I’ve noticed thus far in watching the team.

Adam Lindner Duquesne’s first four conference games. the Belk Arena hardwood: playing inspired on-ball defense opposite Wildcat star Kel- sports editor 1. Dambrot’s rotations have solidified lan Grady, creating plays offensively and hitting jump shots, including two 3-point- Duquesne is four games into Atlantic 10 Early on in the Dukes’ non-league slate, ers en route to 12 first-half points. play, and it finds itself with three victories Head Coach Keith Dambrot made a specific Especially after Mike Lewis II’s mid- by a combined 12 points. point of spreading his team’s minutes season transfer to Nevada, Hughes should Its lone conference loss came via a around as evenly as possible. After an 83-71 be well-positioned for a prime spot in Dam- tightly-contested 65-61 bout at Davidson. victory over UMass Lowell in late Novem- brot’s guard rotation going forward. Right? So is life in the A-10. ber, Dambrot said he came into the game Not so fast. Although Hughes played 34 The Dukes haven’t looked necessarily with the intent of playing several young minutes at Davidson and 28, 24 and 23 spectacular to this point, with their well- guys, no matter what happened. since, Dambrot has had Hughes on a fairly documented lack of collective identity on “I made the determination today that I short leash. That may be because he sees full display. was playing those young, big kids, and I Hughes’ humongous potential. Let’s not forget, however, that two sea- don’t care what happens,” Dambrot said, That same potential was on display late sons ago, Jim Ferry managed to win three referring to the 33 combined minutes that against Saint Joe’s as Hughes hit an im- Atlantic 10 games in total. freshmen forwards Gavin Bizeau, Austin portant 3-pointer late in the game, and at Already this season, Duquesne has one Rotroff and Amari Kelly played on Nov. 25. Richmond in the form of five 3-pointers. hard-fought road loss to Davidson, two “If we have to take a hit or two along the Dambrot sees it daily in practice. solid home victories (Fordham and Saint way, we’re playing them. “I think the biggest thing with him is bet- Courtesy of Pittsburgh Sports Now Joe’s) and a road win at Richmond — the “For the good of the program, down ter conditioning, keeping it simple, practic- Freshman guard Sincere Carry (right) attempts program’s first triumph there since 1993. the line, those guys are going to be good ing harder,” Dambrot said after the David- to drive around a Saint Joe’s defender on Sat- Most things in life are relative, and players. And we have to take our hit until son game. “He’s a high-level recruit, you urday, Jan. 12. Carry averages 11.8 points, 5.7 similarly, the success that Duquesne has they’re ready to play.” know — he just has to be more consistent.” assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.9 steals in 31.6 min- enjoyed to this point is relative. Besides, As correct as Dambrot may have been utes a game for Duquesne. the A-10 slate is only just kicking off. back in November, the team’s develop- 3. Dukes will go as far as Sincere can Nevertheless, what’s transpired so far mental efforts are on pause, at least for Carry them watched Duquesne at all to this point this this season is still that: success. the time being. season. As early as the first few games of Here are three insights I’ve garnered from Dambrot’s recent rotations reflect that This was already evident to anyone who’s the year, Carry established himself as one notion. of the pillars of this young Duquesne team, Bizeau, who played sparingly to begin offering Dambrot outstanding energy and with, hasn’t seen game action since Dec. 16 poise at the lead guard position as only a versus Maine. freshman. Freshman guard Brandon Wade has Months later, Carry has cemented him- played a combined 22 minutes versus self atop the Duquesne rotation, as well as conference competition, with 11 of those the A-10’s Weekly Honor Roll (this past coming at Richmond. week, Carry was named to the list follow- Even Rotroff, who started four straight ing a week that saw him score 18 points games in early December, has seen his on .636 shooting in the Dukes’ two wins). playing time taper off as of late in favor of Prior to the Richmond game, he led all Kelly. freshmen nationally in steals per game. Outside of the team’s starters (Sincere At the beginning of every game, Carry’s Carry, Eric Williams Jr., Frankie Hughes, the first one bringing the ball up the floor, Marcus Weathers and Michael Hughes), and the first one ramping up the Dukes’ plus Tavian Dunn-Martin, Kelly, Rotroff full-court efforts on defense. If Duquesne’s and occasionally Kellon Taylor, don’t hold to continue to win A-10 games consistently, your breath in regard to anybody else’s it needs for Carry’s effort to be just as Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics playing time. consistent. Sophomore guard Frankie Hughes, a transfer from That shouldn’t be an issue. Missouri, has started to pick up more playing time 2. Frankie Hughes has stepped up recently By no means is Carry Duquesne’s most lately thanks to Mike Lewis II’s departure. Hughes, Courtesy of Pittsburgh Sports Now talented player. He might be. a talented 3-point shooter, should continue to enjoy On Jan. 5, in the first half of Duquesne’s Duquesne Head Coach Keith Dambrot looks on But, at this point, it’s clear he’s more minutes on the court, as Lewis II left the pro- Atlantic 10 opener at Davidson, sophomore during DU’s meeting with Saint Joe’s on Satur- Duquesne’s most important player — and gram and transferred to Nevada over winter break. wing Frankie Hughes was everywhere on day, Jan. 12. Duquesne won, 85-84. by a long shot.

Men’s Basketball A-10 Standings Women’s Basketball A-10 Standings

Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next

1. Saint Louis 4-0 13-4 W5 1/18 vs. Saint Joe’s 1. VCU 4-0 12-5 W6 1/20 vs. Rhode Island 2. George Mason 4-1 10-8 W2 1/19 vs. Fordham 2. Davidson 4-0 10-7 W4 1/20 vs. UMass 3. Davidson 3-1 12-5 L1 1/19 vs. Richmond 3. Fordham 3-1 12-6 L1 1/20 @ Dayton 4. VCU 3-1 12-5 W1 1/19 vs. UMass 4. Duquesne 3-1 9-8 W2 1/19 vs. Richmond 5. Duquesne 3-1 12-5 W3 1/20 @ G. Washington 5. Dayton 3-1 8-7 W1 1/20 vs. Fordham 6. Dayton 3-1 11-6 L1 1/19 @ St. Bonaventure 6. G. Washington 3-1 6-11 W3 1/19 vs. George Mason 7. Rhode Island 2-2 9-7 W1 1/19 @ La Salle 7. Rhode Island 2-2 7-9 W1 1/20 @ VCU 8. G. Washington 2-2 6-11 W1 1/20 vs. Duquesne 8. UMass 2-2 10-8 L1 1/20 @ Davidson

9. St. Bonaventure 2-2 6-11 L1 1/19 vs. Dayton 9. Saint Louis 1-3 6-11 L2 1/20 @ St. Bonaventure

10. Richmond 1-3 7-10 L1 1/19 @ Davidson 10. Saint Joseph’s 1-3 5-12 L1 1/20 vs. La Salle 11. La Salle 1-3 3-13 L3 1/19 vs. Rhode Island 11. George Mason 1-3 9-8 W1 1/19 @ G. Washington 12. Saint Joseph’s 1-4 8-9 W1 1/18 @ Saint Louis 12. St. Bonaventure 1-3 4-13 L2 1/20 vs. Saint Louis 13. Fordham 0-4 9-8 L5 1/19 @ George Mason 13. Richmond 0-4 3-14 L4 1/19 @ Duquesne 14. UMass 0-4 7-10 L5 1/19 @ VCU 14. La Salle 0-4 3-15 L6 1/20 @ Saint Joe’s 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE NFL conference champions to be set this Sunday

Jacob Hebda Rams travel to the Mercedes-Benz Super- With enough pressure, Goff can be rattled. different unit. staff writer dome hoping to knock off the Saints. There is no better example than L.A.’s visit Just look at the Divisional Round, where This NFL season has featured unprec- to Chicago this past December. The Bears Kansas City held Andrew Luck and the The NFL Playoffs are generally thought edented offensive firepower, largely thanks swarmed Goff, sacking him three times and Indianapolis Colts to only one offensive to be one of the more unpredictable post- to these two teams. hitting him another eight. The result? Four touchdown en route to a 31-13 win at home. seasons in professional sports. However, Drew Brees, who turned 40 years old Jan. interceptions and a loss. If the Chiefs can keep Brady and company in recent years, the top seeds have reigned 15, has posted an MVP-worthy campaign in Being that the Saints rank sixth in the in check even slightly come Sunday, there’s supreme. what could be his last shot at another Su- league when it comes to sacks per game, a strong likelihood they will represent the This year is no different. The four top per Bowl. With All-Pro wideout Michael Goff could find himself in a tough spot. AFC in the Super Bowl. Andy Reid’s offen- seeds in the entire league — the Kansas City Thomas and a powerful running back duo Secondly, the Superdome is arguably the sive wizardry, combined with the talents of Chiefs, New England Patriots, New Orleans in Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram, this of- toughest place to play in all of sports. The Mahomes and two more dynamic All-Pros Saints and Los Angeles Rams — will be tak- fense is dangerous. Rams found this out firsthand back in No- in Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill, is an ideal ing the field this Sunday looking for a trip to What makes the Saints truly formidable, vember, when they fell to the Saints, 45-35. recipe for big-time points. however, is their defense. After years of in- New Orleans lost only two games at home Kansas City scored at least 26 points in eptitude on that side of the ball, this unit this year, one of which was a meaningless sea- every game this regular season. They post- is no longer a liability. In fact, it’s been a son finale after clinching the NFC’s top seed. ed 40 when they traveled to Foxborough to strength. Just ask the Eagles, who were Saints Head Coach Sean Payton and Brees play New England in mid-October. Offense held scoreless last week for the game’s final are 6-0 together at home in the postseason. won’t be the issue for them. Finding a way three quarters. There is no denying that playing at home to slow down the Patriots, however, is a dif- The Saints are a complete team, but the is a major advantage for the Saints. Consid- ferent story. Rams are one of the few opponents capable ering that factor, as well as the experience There’s also the Bill Belichick factor. of keeping up with them. of Brees, I’ll take New Orleans. Belichick, no matter the opponent, is al- Pro Bowl quarterback Jared Goff leads New Orleans def. Los Angeles, 38-35 ways prepared. The game has changed mas- an offense packed with talent in the Big sively since he took the job in 2000, but he’s Easy. With Goff, first-team All-Pro running New England Patriots @ always managed to be ahead of the curve. back Todd Gurley and skilled wide receiv- Kansas City Chiefs (6:40 EST) — The Chargers found that out the hard way ers Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods, the There are many instances across profes- in the Divisional Round, as Belichick’s team Saints’ defense will be facing a stiff test. sional sports where we pit a matchup as obliterated the Los Angeles defensive game The Rams’ defense is also filled with big the battle between old and new, the present plan in a 41-28 victory. names, including likely Defensive Player of and future. It’s a trite theme, but this show- Much like the NFC Championship, this the Year Aaron Donald. down fits the bill perfectly. game should be closely contested. They’ve struggled against the run game, Pat Mahomes, in his first full season as a In most cases, pitting a veteran quarter- but after holding stud Cowboys running starting quarterback, has taken the NFL by back versus a far less seasoned one, it would Courtesy of USA Today back Ezekiel Elliot to 47 yards last week, storm. He ranks first in touchdowns thrown be easy to go with experience — especially Patrick Mahomes, pictured diving for the end zone’s pylon against the Indianapolis Colts in the defense will have confidence going into and second in passing yards, only behind when it’s Tom Brady we’re talking about. the AFC’s Divisional Round, will be tasked with this matchup. future Hall of Fame quarterback Ben Ro- Mahomes, however, is the exception. At 23, slaying Tom Brady and the almighty Patriots There’s also the McVay factor. He is one ethlisberger. he’s already arguably the best signal caller this Sunday. New England topped Kansas City, of the great young minds in football, and his He has produced at a high level individu- in the league. In fact, he’s better than Brady 43-40, this past October. scheming was a major reason why the Rams ally, but also led the Chiefs to the No. 1 seed at this stage of his career. defeated Dallas so convincingly. in the AFC. As a result, he stands as the Belichick and Brady, for all their playoff Super Bowl LIII. So, in many respects, this game is a toss- frontrunner for NFL MVP. success, have a postseason road record of It’s about what most expected, and it up. Both teams have the talent, coaching, Brady, meanwhile, is the reigning MVP 3-4. Much like Kansas City, the Patriots’ should make for a pair of entertaining and momentum necessary to win Sunday. winner. This season hasn’t been quite at defense is worse away from home. With games. Here’s a preview of your Champion- What could separate these evenly- that caliber, but even at age 41, he contin- that in mind, it’s not hard to imagine the ship Sunday. matched groups are a couple of factors that ues to win. unthinkable: Mahomes may vanquish the are impossible to ignore. The key matchup here will be the Kan- “Evil Empire” that is New England. Los Angeles Rams @ Firstly, Brees is far more experienced sas City defense against the New England Nobody ever feels comfortable pick- New Orleans Saints (3:05 EST) — than his counterpart, Goff. He’s nearly offense. The Chiefs defense has attracted ing against the Patriots, but I’ll take the After notching their first playoff win un- twice as old as the Rams quarterback, and plenty of criticism this year, but when at Chiefs anyway. der Head Coach Sean McVay’s tutelage, the that disparity could show during this game. Arrowhead Stadium, they’re a completely Kansas City def. New England, 35-31

Longtime Pirates broadcaster Blass to retire after 2019

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steve Blass’ 60th field,” Blass said in a statement. “It has The team will honor Blass throughout the for Blass before the Pirates host Cincinnati season with the Pittsburgh Pirates will be been a wonderful run.” season and is planning an on-field send-off on Sept. 28. his last in the broadcast booth. Blass retired in 1975 after a baffling loss The former pitcher announced Tuesday of control that became known as “Steve that 2019 will be his 34th and final year Blass Disease.” He returned to the club as as a color analyst. He will step away as the a part-time analyst in 1983 before joining longest-tenured broadcaster in team his- the broadcast team on a full-time basis in tory. Blass will remain with the club as an 1986. His folksy delivery and penchant for alumni ambassador. sharing offbeat stories from his playing The 76-year-old Blass joined the organi- days became a fixture of broadcasts. zation after signing a professional contract “Steve is as synonymous with Pirates with the club’s affiliate in the Appalachian baseball as anyone in the history of our League in 1960. He made his major league organization. Steve leaping up into the debut with the Pirates in 1964 and spent a air following the final out in his second decade in the majors, going 103-76 with a complete game victory of the 1971 World 3.63 ERA in 282 appearances. The defin- Series is one of the most iconic moments ing moment of his playing career came in in Pirates history,” Pirates owner Bob the 1971 World Series when he pitched a Nutting said in a statement. “For 60 sea- four-hitter in Game 7 against Baltimore to sons, Steve has represented the Pirates lead Pittsburgh to a 2-1 win and the title. with humility, grace, pride and passion. “Sixty seasons with the Pirates, one or- Words cannot express how appreciative Courtesy of MLB.com ganization in one city, I am so very proud we at the Pirates organization are for his Pirates pitcher Steve Blass leaps into first baseman Bob Robertson’s arms following the final out of the of that. It ranks right up there with any- dedication or how beloved he is and al- 1971 World Series. Blass led Pittsburgh to a Game 7 victory over Baltimore on Oct. 16, retiring the Orioles thing I have ever done on the baseball ways will be.” in the final inning to seal the title. It was Pittsburgh’s second World Series title since 1925.

January 17, 2019 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Brooklyn Nine-Nine returns on new home, NBC Week’s Ollie Gratzinger storylines that teeter on the sweet Events opinions editor spot between heartwarming and hilarious, Season 6 of Brooklyn A Little Night Music Auditions ast spring, fans of Fox’s Nine-Nine had a pretty big pair of Jan. 21 @ 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. gold-hearted police sitcom shoes to fill. But fear not! Episode Jan. 22 @ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. L went into mourning when one, “Honeymoon,” hit all the the network announced the right notes. Duquesne’s Red Masquers are cancellation of Brooklyn Nine- Season 5 ended sweetly, after holding auditions for their pro- Nine. Disappointed viewers Jake and Amy tied the knot at a duction of “A Little Night Music” lamented the loss of the show ceremony officiated by Captain in the Genesius Theater. Par- and eulogized its importance. Holt and decorated beautifully ticipants are asked to prepare In tackling issues like police by the always-overzealous 32 bars of a song. Orchestra brutality, racial profiling, Charles Boyle. Holt received a musicians are wanted as well. corrupt prisons and anti-LGBT letter whose contents had been Courtesy of NBC discrimination, Brooklyn Nine- a full season in the making — it Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher) in “Honeymoon.” Meet the Sororities Nine became a gem among would let him know whether Jan. 17 @ 9 p.m. stones. After a handful of A-List or not he’d gotten the position he doesn’t take it very well. He way sure to bring a laugh to even interprets it as not only a major the most skeptical viewer. names — Lin Manuel-Miranda of NYPD Commissioner, a title The Panhellenic Council will once and Mark Hamill, to name a few he’d been working toward for 30 personal setback, but a regression The B-story, or subplot, will of the whole NYPD, as the man indulge anyone who loves Gina’s again hold this oppurtunity for pro- — took to Twitter to protest Fox’s years. Season 6 picks up exactly spective sisters to get acquainted decision, talks began of another where its predecessor left off, in who did get the job was the old, wit or Boyle’s awkward charm, conservative white man, John and the C-story takes Sergeant with the different chapters at network picking up the show, a bar with the squad gathered Duquesne. and barely 31 hours later, NBC around their captain, whose Kelly. Kelly’s restrictive policies Terry Jeffords out of his comfort swooped in and saved the day. characteristically unreadable seek to bring back the power- zone and into a leadership Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s NBC facial expression gives no insight driven and corrupt ideals that position as Captain Holt’s time premiere dropped on Jan. 10, into what the letter says. Holt — a black and gay policeman off leaves Terry as the highest after a slew of promotions, trailers As it turns out, he was rejected. — fought avidly against. ranking officer at the Nine-Nine. and treats from its new network. I wouldn’t usually spoil such The episode gets its title from Rife with Die Hard references upcoming There’s a reason the show was an anticipated bit of info, but the main plot, in which Jake and subtly heartwarming resurrected faster than Jesus; “Honeymoon” revolves almost and Amy celebrate their getting moments, Brooklyn Nine-Nine releases with a history of compelling entirely around how Holt copes hitched with a trip to a small is still the same feel-good sitcom characters, real-life plots and with his rejection. To sum it up, resort in Mexico. Going into we’ve come to know and love. Glass Season 6, I had a few concerns Switching networks changed Thursday, Jan. 17 regarding Jake and Amy’s new only one thing, and that’s the status as a married couple. Too show’s ability to use bleeps and This film, along with M. Night many shows fall into typical blurs to censor excess profanity Shyamalan’s previous works Un- newlywed tropes, or worse yet, and nudity. If “Honeymoon” is breakable and Split, form a su- allow characters to change and any indication, Brooklyn Nine- perhero trilogy, largely centered become little more than so-and- Nine will be taking full advantage around David Dunn (Bruce Willis) so’s husband or wife. of this little perk. and his superhuman strength. Fortunately, Brooklyn Nine- NBC drops Season 6’s second Nine avoids the downward spiral, episode on Jan. 17 at 9 p.m. Heard It in a Past Life and when a dejected Captain Entitled “Hitchcock & Scully,” Friday, Jan. 18 Holt accidentally ends up at the the episode will feature Jake same Mexican getaway, the pair and Boyle digging up an old Indie folk-pop artist Maggie Rog- responds in a typical Jake-and- case from the 1980s, which was ers debuts her third full-length Amy fashion: coming up with a once investigated by the Nine- album, her first on major label Courtesy of NBC plan to get Holt out of his funk, Nine’s most senior (and useless) Capitol Records. The series was picked up by NBC less than two days after its cancellation by Fox. and then barely sticking to it in a detectives.

Death By Magic recreates fatal stunts Micro Neil Runge Money-Coutts’ authenticity in the staff writer series. After being buried alive or review nearly drowning in water, DMC atch as a man takes doesn’t come out unscathed. possibly life-ending He doesn’t come out spotless “Baby Hotline” stunts to a whole new or without a scratch — he gets Jack Stauber W drenched in water, cuts his hand, level. Netflix’s new show Death by Magic is astounding and and, in the case of being buried Pittsburgher Jack Stauber has absolutely mind-boggling. It alive, he came out covered in dirt. found sizeable success with his blends the genres of documentary DMC coming out harmed or electronic songs, paired with and reality TV in a magical way. at least dirty seems to erase any surreal, homemade VHS-quality Hosted by Drummond Money- doubts that his stunts are faked. music videos. “Baby Hotline” Coutts, or DMC, is a professional He doesn’t hop up at the end of a stands out from his other work magician who goes on a journey to performance with a huge flourish. as incredibly dense – the lyrics learn about then test the limits of his Almost every time, he collapses in read as brief, disconnected, Courtesy of Netflix illusionist skills in his new show. exhaustion before the people who Drummond Money-Coutts defies death and astounds audiences inDeath by Magic. abstract vignettes. The video, a Each episode starts in a new just saw him complete a death combination of different styles city, where DMC talks about a in Cape Town, South Africa at the Even the little tricks DMC pulls defying trick. of animation and heavy effects, magician who died as a result of start of the show to tackling a spin before the big finale are mind- Death by Magic still holds the parallels this perfectly. Though their own trick. DMC goes through on the Niagara Falls barrel stunt in blowing. What he does seems dramatic flair of every magician’s an undeniably insane piece, the magician’s deadly trick and Los Angeles, every stunt DMC pulls to defy all logic. The genuine act. Alongside the flair, though, is “Baby Hotline” is 40 seconds of does man on the street-style is an amped-up interpretation of a reactions from the people he a genuine show of tricks and stunts pure absurd mastery. presentations of smaller, safer famous fatal stunt. DMC takes an interacts with are entertaining and that leaves everyone watching types of tricks that all build up to already deadly event and somehow relatable. stunned and questioning how — Josiah Martin the finale at each installment. raises the danger and increases The audience reactions aren’t someone could ever accomplish From being nearly hit by a train the risks. the only things that build up what DMC has. 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE The 15:17 to Paris proves not everyone can act (or direct) Griffin Sendek and titles of the three friends as Europe. staff writer heroes. That being said, this film I understand the need to flesh out does not serve them justice. who Stone, Sadler and Skarlatos or every Oscar-winning Eastwood decided that no one are, and the idea of showing how masterpiece, there are could tell the story of these three seemingly-insignificant decisions F 100 more god-awful films. friends — Spencer Stone, Anthony and events in our lives can lead 2018 had its share of cinematic Sadler and Alek Skarlatos — better us to be in the right place at the works of art, but it had its than themselves in his movie, and right time is executed well enough. share of films that were nearly the three real-life heroes star as Unfortunately, all of those sections unwatchable as well. themselves in this flick. are horribly dull and feel like The world was graced with Much like the movie itself, unnecessary padding. what I believe was the worst this is an interesting concept in The story and characters aren’t film of 2018 in early February. theory, but it fails in execution. Its the only things which were dull. From the creative mind of the biggest problem arises from the Nearly the entire film is blandly Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Clint Eastwood chose to use the real-life heroes of the incident as actors. once western movie hero and fact that none of these three men and incoherently shot. The now Hollywood director, Clint have any acting experience, and heavy use of handheld camera that I have ever seen put to screen. most thought and work put into Eastwood, came The 15:17 to putting them in front of a camera throughout appears to have been Also, a scene in an Amsterdam it. Comparing it to the rest of the Paris, a film which unequivocally did not magically change that an attempt to replicate a realistic nightclub looks like an honest film, it is almost as if it was made is a dumpster fire projected onto fact. It is surprising how well they feel of the film. This is yet again attempt to try something new by a completely different director. the silver screen. did given the circumstances, but another interesting idea that fell and different but ultimately feels There is intensity, emotion and I had originally planned their inexperience is still evident short. When the handheld cameras entirely vacant of meaning. suspense, it showcases the best on reviewing this 94-minute throughout and severely weighs are used, they are distracting, and For a movie that is relatively acting from the three leads and disaster upon release, but got down the film. their absence is jarring and does short, The 15:17 to Paris feels its cinematography demonstrates severely sidetracked by sudden The climactic terrorist-stopping not feel consistent to the rest of remarkably long to watch. The consistency and coherence. hospitalization. Could it be that event which The 15:17 to Paris the film. pacing is just so dreadfully slow Unfortunately, one good scene this movie was so bad it caused centers around took place start to The 15:17 to Paris feels and the content surrounding chopped up into four or five little my spontaneous organ failure? finish in only a matter of minutes. like a film that was quickly the train sequence is so brain- bits cannot salvage an otherwise Probably not, but I won’t rule it out. Stretching a 15-minute sequence thrown together without any numbingly dull that the movie is awful viewing experience. The 15:17 to Paris is the film into a full-length movie is thought, communication or practically unwatchable. Clint Eastwood has made great adaptation of the true story of Aug., obviously impossible. Therefore, any comprehensive theme or The one saving grace of this film films in the past, and I expected 21, 2015, when three Americans Eastwood extends the run time by style. The movie is chock-full of is the train sequence, spliced in far better from him. Hopefully stopped the attempted terrorist including moments of the three moments that are utterly painful four-or-five moments throughout, one day he is able to make a film hijack of a train en-route to Paris, men’s childhoods, jumping to to watch. Out of nowhere, the film before coalescing near the end. that can redeem himself, but until likely saving the lives of everyone their adult life with a large portion features one of the worst and most This scene, or collection of scenes then, do yourself a huge favor and on board. I won’t argue the merits dedicated to their vacation across unnecessary training montages rather, appears to have had the do not watch The 15:17 to Paris. On the Basis of Sex: a fitting tribute to the Notorious RBG

the Basis of Sex is just the latest product of Kailey Love the public’s infatuation with the Supreme editor-in-chief Court Justice. Written by Daniel Stiepleman, fter a year filled with more viral Ginsburg’s nephew, the film follows love for Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg (Felicity Jones) through her A Ruth Bader Ginsburg than ever early career and her struggle to find work before, the “Great Dissenter” made her in the legal field in addition to all of the way to the silver screen (for the second other professional obstacles she had to time, following the 2018 documentary endure because of her gender, all inspired RBG) in the biopic film On the Basis of by the true events from her life. This Sex, wide released on Jan. 11. culminates into the climax of the film — Nationwide fascination with Ginsburg the first case that Ginsburg argued that exploded in 2013 when one of her dealt with gender discrimination, which Courtesy of Focus Features fiery dissents inspired the creation of became the first step in reversing the age Felicity Jones stars as Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her early years, studying and practicing law. her online persona, “Notorious RBG.” old precedent that prevented the existence gender equality — as a sea of young men years, and were well-known for their equal Internet memes, merchandise, Saturday of gender equality in the law. walk to their first day of classes at Harvard partnership and deep love for one another, Night Live depictions by Kate McKinnon On the Basis of Sex opens with the Law School as the Harvard fight song plays. which was exemplified fantastically in the and a documentary film were just a few perfect establishing shot to encapsulate In the midst of all the men is one woman, film by Jones and Hammer. results of her expanding popularity. On the focal point of the film — the fight for our heroine, RBG, who was only one of One of my favorite parts of the film came nine women admitted to Harvard Law out early on, following Marty’s unexpected of approximately 500 men that year. cancer diagnosis. In his final year of law- Though the film’s main plot ultimately school at Harvard and physically unable to revolves around the case that jump started attend any of his courses, Ginsburg took Ginsburg’s legendary career, what truly his place in class in order to ensure that shines through in the movie is the depiction he would graduate on time, taking notes of Ginsburg’s boundless perseverance and and typing up essays that he dictated to ambition. In setting the stage for the case, her. In addition to Marty’s work, Ruth still the audience follows Ginsburg through her attended all of her own Harvard law classes, struggles with the institutionalized sexism completed her own coursework and cared and misogyny that she built her entire for her sick husband and their three-year- career on trying to end. old daughter, all while still maintaining her Another element of the film that status at the top of her class. captivated audiences was the depiction of Based on the true events from the early the relationship between Ginsburg and her years of their marriage, this not only shows husband, Marty (Armie Hammer). As the the strength of their relationship, but the nationwide fixation on RBG continued to strength, ambition and pure intellectual Courtesy of Focus Features build, as did the obsession with the Ginsburg’s prowess of Ginsburg. It is no wonder that Ruth Bader Ginsburg excelled in her classes while also attending her sick husband’s classes. marriage. The couple was married for 56 she earned the title of Notorious RBG.

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