An Inside Look at Duq's Quarantine Hotel Spring 2021 Zoe Stratos Staff Writer Calendar

October 15, 2020 Volume 103 Number 08 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 An inside look at Duq's Quarantine Hotel Spring 2021 Zoe Stratos staff writer calendar

As the second wave of COV- ID-19 begins to sweep the country, announced more and more concerns are being raised about the potential for an Colleen Hammond outbreak on Duquesne’s campus. news editor Part of Duquesne University’s mission to stop the spread of CO- VID-19 is to place these contact After a semester full of un- traced students in quarantine, certainties, there are even more and the university had to look off changes in the horizon for the campus for help. Duquesne community. On Duquesne’s COVID-19 in- On Monday, Duquesne Univer- formation website, readers can sity administration announced find a daily report of cases by iso- new adjustments to the Spring lation and quarantine status: one 2021 semester schedule. This of which is “Currently in Quaran- comes less than a week after an tine Hotel, today” with a number incorrect schedule was posted to listed below. the university website by mistake This quarantine hotel, the Hol- last Wednesday, an error that iday Inn Express, can be found caused confusion and speculation right off of the 10th Street Bridge among students and faculty. While the semester was ini- in Pittsburgh’s South Side neigh- Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor borhood, and started housing tially supposed to begin on Jan. 7, The Holiday Inn Express just off the 10th St. Bridge is now home to Duquesne students who are required to quarantine 2021, the new start date has been contact-traced students back on due to potential exposure to COVID-19. August 24. pushed back to January 21. Currently, the hotel is unavail- -mors that kids had COVID, and “I have other friends here, and asking them questions. I mean, “In moving the date forward, able to the public, as their book- people kept disappearing from we’re allowed to have quick vis- we didn’t even know where we the university seeks to ensure ing website is closed off for the lifts. Then we were told to quar- its; obviously socially distanced were actually going. We didn’t that students have time to spend entire month of October and No- antine in our rooms.” and with masks on.” know the difference between iso- with family and friends over the vember; moreover, calls to the Currently, students who test But with only a rapid test and lation in the hotel and isolation holiday break and then are able hotel to book a reservation only positive for COVID-19 on cam- no official lab results, the accura- in Towers. I didn’t even know to quarantine at home as a safe- result in a “we’re booked for that pus are required to isolate in dis- cy of the tests can easily be called what I needed; did I need tow- ty measure prior to arriving at weekend.” tinct rooms on an isolation wing. into question. els for the shower? Did I need a Duquesne,” said the unsigned an- Within the hotel’s closed doors The fifth floor of Towers is being Despite Jones’s positive outlook pillow? It was kind of a guessing nouncement sent to students. are 59 quarantined students (at used for this purpose. At the time on the experience, sophomore RJ game; they weren’t as prepared However, the announcement the time of publication) as well of publication, the Towers isola- Enders felt very differently. as I thought.” did not specify if students will be as hotel staff and Duquesne staff. tion wing housed 10 students. About two weeks ago, After staying in the hotel for 11 required to complete a standard Duquesne staff members de- But the on-campus quaran- Enders’ friend, who asked not days, Enders had to call Health 14-day quarantine before return- clined an interview, saying they tine rooms didn’t last long: after to be named, felt sick, left Services and was asked a se- ing to campus or how they will “are not disclosing any informa- Jones was given a rapid test and Duquesne’s campus and end- ries of questions regarding his enforce such a policy, should one tion as of now.” confirmed negative, he was sent ed up testing positive while health while in the hotel, includ- be instituted. However, Duquesne’s Vice to the Holiday Inn Express by at home the very next day. ing whether or not he was show- In addition, the university has President for Marketing and shuttle. Jones was given enough Shortly after testing positive, ing symptoms or felt sick during chosen to eliminate spring break Communications, Gabriel Wel- time to pack school supplies, she contacted students she had his stay. After questioning, the for the coming semester “in order sch, explained that the staff as well as two weeks worth of in-person contact with, making health professional sent a clear- to prevent potential spread of the working at the hotel is assigned clothes before taking off. them aware of her diagnosis. ance letter to Residence Life, and coronavirus due to travel typically through Residence Life: a Resi- Students are assigned a room, “I was actually kind of terri- to Enders’ health portal. associated with breaks,” said the dent Director and Assistant Resi- and cleaning supplies are placed fied,” Enders said. “I had been This past Sunday, Enders statement. dent Director. Along with these in each room for the students around my grandparents the fol- packed up his things and headed “The measures described above professionals picked because to use. The hotel staff does not lowing day without knowing she back to his dorm on Duquesne’s are being taken to optimize safety they “understand the specific clean the student rooms. Stu- had it yet. I was really scared for campus. and ensure the ability for stu- needs and conditions of student dents are also able to do laundry them because you hear a bunch “I understand where they’re dents to make academic progress life,” the hotel’s manager, clean- in the hotel’s laundry room. of horror stories.” coming from, but then again I despite the challenges created by ing staff, and desk staff all still Since students are confirmed But after talking to one of felt it was almost pointless the the COVID-19 pandemic,” said work at the hotel. negative through the rapid test, Duquesne’s contact tracers, Enders way they handled it,” Enders the statement. Shawn Jones, a junior and of- they are able to leave rooms and felt a bit more comfortable with his said. “As for students, make sure The university’s new selling fensive lineman for Duquesne’s go to the lobby to grab breakfast, incoming rapid test results, but not to listen to the protocols that are point on this plan, which was not football team, departed for the lunch and dinner — provided by what was to come after. in place right now, because going mentioned in the early draft post- hotel on Oct. 3 along with other Parkhurst. “It was kind of a blind expe- to the hotel is not a fun experi- ed by mistake, mentioned new players who live on campus, after “We also get an hour per day rience. I was on the phone that ence. You want to hang out with “Virtual J-terms.” These online, cases began popping up within to go outside and maybe go get entire day, and it was hard to your friends and go to classes, so crash style, non-credit courses the team. some food. We have a 10 p.m. find answers as to what was go- just listen to the guidelines.” will be available from Jan. 7-20 “We found out from our coach- curfew, so we’re not allowed to ing to happen,” Enders said. “I see SPRING — page 3 es,” Jones said. “There were ru- leave after then,” Jones said. kept talking to Health Services,

... opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... The Secret is Lessons from the John Wehner talks Autumn leaves Out Pandemic to The Duke bring fall fun to Fair Trade is not a Duquesne community Pirates broadcaster campus fair deal for farmers shares inspiration reflects on BUCS' Pumpkin patches, and producers in the season, COVID-19 developing world. flower shows, "Among Us" and more @theduquesneduke PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 9 2 Ken Gormley publicly responds to POLICE briefs Update: Black Student Union's demands Duq's new- Here are the crimes reported for T h e Gormley then outlined some of ity. It will produce a public plan and S t Oct. 5 to Oct. 12: y o t r the many steps Duquesne is tak- statement of our intent, and the work i i n e ing as a university community to we’ll undertake will identify how u BLACK s est college

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Although Gorm- College of Osteopathic Medicine Garage. news editor faculty, staff and students as well as ley stated his intention for increased remains on track to open in 2024 any necessary and relevant outside accountability, he did not specify if at 1323 Forbes Ave. On Oct. 9, a resident student Last Thursday, almost three expertise to help Duquesne con- this is a change the university will be Duquesne provost David Dau- was found to be in possession of months after the Duquesne's Black front racism, discrimination and adopting and implementing. sey, along with founding dean of alcohol, marijuana and a fake ID Student Union published a list of any other kinds of racial inequali- “We currently are reviewing the the College of Medicine John M. card inside Towers. The student formal demands, President Ken ties in our community,” Gormley disciplinary processes and proce- Kauffman Jr., held an update of the is being referred to the Office of Gormley issued a response in the said. dures for discrimination as well as college’s progress on Friday, Oct. 9. Student Conduct and was issued form of an open letter to BSU Gormley noted in previous state- options for our reporting system. The college will be Duquesne’s first a PA non-traffic citation for emailed to all students. ments that he and his administra- However, while accountability and new college in over 20 years, and possession of a fake ID. On July 27, Duquesne’s Black tive team approached crafting this reporting are important, the system the first Catholic medical school in Crime Alert Student Union (BSU), in accord “action plan” in a similar manner must also make it possible for edu- Pennsylvania. In light of a recent series of with a dozen other minority orga- to how they approached the “Mas- cational and restorative work to oc- “Duquesne sets a high bar to be- vehicle break-ins on campus, nizations on campus, published a ter Plan” that outlined new proto- cur,” Gormley said. gin with, and we expect the School Duquesne’s department of document addressed to President cols for students for the fall 2020 Additionally, Gormley announced of Medicine to be no different,” public safety sent a mass email Gormley and university administra- semester. the introduction of the “Bias Re- Kauffman said. to all students Oct. 6 on tips to tion detailing the specific changes In addition to the action plan, sponse Team,” (BRT) a non-conduct “The school is currently in ap- deter further break-ins. needed to accommodate the unique Gormley instituted the President’s based campus team that will address plicant status — the first stage in -Remove everything of value struggles of minority, and specifi- Advisory Council for Diversity and a number of the demands in the the journey to become fully accred- from your car, including cally, Black students. Inclusion back in 2018. Despite the BSU’s letter. ited,” Kauffman said. “The earli- change in your console. “I’ve found it to be a useful com- university’s best efforts, members While many of BSU requests were est they can enter the next phase, - Park in well-lit areas. plement to the issues on which my of BSU, and their accompanying not directly addressed, Gormley re- candidate status, is the summer of -Lock the doors in your organizations, felt this still was not affirmed campus’s commitment to 2021. Summer 2023 is the earliest vehicle at all times. leadership team already has been enough to ensure the safety, equity diversity, equity and inclusion. -If you see something focused, and it has helped us sharp- they can enter pre-accreditation suspicious, call DuPo en our sense of direction,” Gormley and equality of all students. "Hearing or reading about stu- status.” (412) 396-2677 or 9-1-1 said in his letter. In his letter, Gormley addressed dents being routinely excluded Dausey said that the College immediately. Provide your Members of the BSU crafted this these areas of needed improvement, from activities, bearing the impact of Medicine “fits squarely” with location, a description extensive 12 page document that specifically in BSU’s desire for in- of insensitive or hostile acts and Duquesne’s mission statement and of the perpetrator and a outlines “a series of action plans creased accountability for students, communications, or feeling their the idea to educate the body, mind description of what you designed to enhance and estab- faculty and staff who commit acts of organizations are viewed as sec- and spirit. It also allows Duquesne observed. lish a more diverse and inclusive racism, including less recognizable ondary or ‘lesser than’ others is a to expand their work in urban atmosphere for all students, more micro-aggressions. clear indicator that our communi- and rural underserved areas and specifically the Black students, at “The action plan approach itself cations and practices need to im- communities throughout western Duquesne University.” sets an expectation for accountabil- prove,” Gormley said. Pennsylvania. The focus, he said, will be on recruiting a diverse, inclusive student body. JOIN THE DUKE! COVID-19 Update: Almost 100 stu- “The opportunity of being in an urban setting is very exciting for If you’re interested, email thed- me,” Kauffman said. “I was in a [email protected] or stop by our rural setting in North Carolina and newsroom located in the basement dents quarantined at home we did a lot of work with migrant of College Hall (Room 113). 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News October 15, 2020 3 Duq Writing Center begins mentoring Hill District students Kellen Stepler “At their age, they’re growing with other literary activities, such editor-in-chief writers,” said Jim Purdy, director of as spoken word poetry and rap. the University Writing Center. “It’s A project that’s been years in the Duquesne’s University Writing an area we haven’t worked with, making, Purdy noted that the ini- Center is still working to improve and it’s fun to see the things they tiative gives Duquesne students an students’ writing — this time, it’s are doing. Getting to work with this opportunity to apply what they’re just that the students are 15 years population is fun, and we’re taking learning, and to be part of what it younger. the work of the Writing Center into means to be living the Duquesne In a new initiative, the Uni- the community.” mission. versity Writing Center has part- Purdy said that there are about “It’s important for the commu- nered with the Center for Com- 15-20 students in the Smile Co- nity to see what Duquesne is do- munity Engaged Teaching and hort, and Duquesne students work ing,” Purdy said. “It shows how Research (CETR) and the Eng- with about three or four students students in the Hill District and lish department to offer writing per session. They work with the Duquesne students can benefit from each other, and shows that Takara Canty / ACH Art Director the work we do not only benefits Students work with their mentors virtually to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Duquesne students, but also the a writing center to branch out into an assignment. However, it’s all a community. They have some- the community. She said that it’s a part of the process.” thing to offer Duquesne, as well.” great way to be more in touch with The virtual nature of the ses- Kihei Staruch-Paikai, a senior the community she lives in. sions, along with the age group of English major and intern at the Staruch-Paikai noted that as the cohort, are what Purdy calls Writing Center, said that while Duquesne students, they are part “fun chaos.” the cohort’s age obviously sets of the Pittsburgh community and “They have a lot of energy, and them apart from college stu- therefore, have a responsibility to a lot to say,” Purdy said. “It’s fun dents, everyone has “the capacity care for it and nurture it. hearing their excitement.” to grow as learners and writers.” “At Duquesne, we have the nec- For Writing Center students, “I learn just as much from these essary resources to uplift others the new initiative shows the students as they do from me,” Sta- within the community,” Staruch- value of collaboration, as a real- ruch-Paikai said. “We shouldn't Paikai said. “It's time that we use world example and to “put theory ever underestimate the wisdom them. There is strength in com- into practice.” After the pandem- that comes from young minds.” munity building, and when we ic, the Community Writing Cen- Takara Canty / Ach Art Director For Writing Center consultant band together, goals become that ter will take over a space in the Employees at Duquesne's Writing Center are working with students in the Hill District and Duquesne graduate student much more possible to achieve.” Kauffman building, near campus. to mentor them and improve their writing skills. Megan Williams, the opportunity Currently on Zoom, Staruch- Building a rapport with the provided her with two things that Paikai noted some difficulties community and opening up to instruction, tutoring and work- cohort to improve their perfor- she wanted — a job, and the chance using the virtual platform to con- new perspectives is something shops with ACH Clear Pathways, mance in school English language to get involved in the community. nect with students. Staruch-Paikai wouldn’t trade an arts non-profit located in the arts, to tell stories and to become “It’s an enjoyable job,” Wil- “I’ve grown accustomed to for anything else. Hill District. confident communicators. liams said. “It’s providing us a Zoom, but I believe that sessions “The best part about this job Five Duquesne students work as “Our goal is to develop pro- really good experience that we are more meaningful in person,” is being able to work with such consultants and interns, and have gramming to work with students weren’t thinking of going in. We Staruch-Paikai said. “With online outstanding students,” Staruch- already engaged in virtual sessions in different ACH [Clear Path- help them with self-expression, learning platforms come tech- Paikai said. “Their creativity and with students in the Smile Co- ways] cohorts to develop writ- spoken expression, literary skills nical difficulties, and I’ve sure ways of thinking outside of the hort, an after-school program for ers,” Purdy said. and words to express yourself gotten used to those too. A lag box are inspiring. Building rap- kids ages 5-8. They meet Monday The students are creating “All clearly — it’s invaluable.” in WiFi can last for two seconds, port with these students is the through Friday in the afternoon About Me” creative writing books As someone who has done work or the entire duration of a ses- best feeling in the world.” as part of the cohort’s after-school to showcase at the ACH Clear Path- in a college writing center before, sion. It’s certainly inconvenient, programming. ways showcase in the fall, along Williams said that it’s unique for especially when in the middle of Music Therapy students seek to ease stress Spring 2021 through new relaxation group changes Elizabeth Sharp from SPRING— page 1 staff writer might be for the clients that week,” a song discussion on it and listen to survived intimate partner violence Pratt said. a cover and compare the two,” Pratt … the program focuses on trust for Duquesne students and their Mary Pratt and Sophia Spauld- If the clients return from ses- and Spaulding said. and building positive relationships families free of charge. ing, seniors at Duquesne, have been sion to session, Pratt and Spauld- Using activities like this one, the through music therapy and focus- “The Virtual J-Term lets us re- hosting a Music Relaxation Group ing will build on their work from group can focus on certain aspects es on community engagement in ward students for the hard work throughout this semester. Both the previous sessions and incorpo- of music therapy that can be benefi- the group which is something that they did to keep the campus safe students are music therapy ma- rate new ideas. cial in day-to-day life. would be beneficial for them.” during the fall semester,” said jors studying in the Mary Pappert The program can build on itself Music-assisted relaxation is also The program specific to Provost David Dausey. “Having School of Music. this way, but is also able to explore explored during the program. Duquesne is open to students of all the opportunity to take a quick Pratt and Spaulding are running new ideas, and is able to cater to all “The clients go into a meditative years and majors. course on a subject that seems the group for a course both are tak- clients as it promotes a space for self or relaxed state while being guid- In addition to making a difference interesting can help get students ing, Community Engaged Practi- expression, stress release, self-care ed by facilitators to become more on campus, the pair aims to help ready for their return and enrich cum. The program they have creat- and relaxation. aware of the body and how it inter- people in the surrounding areas their overall experience.” ed puts the concepts being learned Each session is run using a specif- acts with the music,” Pratt said. through their knowledge of music The “J-term” course subjects throughout the course into practice. ic music based activity. It includes Students are able to work in- therapy. vary greatly from “Harry Pot- “Given COVID, we wanted to composition work that students can teractively and bring their own The music relaxation group is be- ter and the Christian Intellec- have a group that is accessible to work as a group to develop using ideas to these sessions. The focus ing run entirely through Zoom for tual Tradition” to “Female Art- people on campus as a way for them online programs. is to make sure clients are learn- the remainder of the semester. ists in Rome: Lavinia Fontana, to relax given our current environ- In this case, students brought ing and collaborating throughout Three out of the six sessions have Artemisia Gentileschi, Angelika ment,” Spaulding said. The pair works that were meaningful to sessions. already been conducted. The re- Kaufmann, Harriet Hosmer and aimed to create a program that was them to the session and incorpo- Three different sections are being mainder will be held Oct. 26, Nov. Edmonia Lewis.” Fourteen cours- beneficial for students on campus. rated them into a collaborative run this semester, one being solely 2 and Nov. 16. es are currently slated to be of- In past weeks, the group has group piece that reflects everyone’s Duquesne students. The pair also It is still undecided whether the fered as part of the new virtual proven to be successful in achiev- thoughts and personal contribu- work with LGBTQ+ groups in the group will continue next semester; J-term. ing its goals and bringing students tions. area to expand the music relaxation however, there has been discussion Students who live on campus together despite the obvious dis- The group uses the innovative re- group beyond Duquesne. due to the positive response sur- will begin their move-in just as connect that could have occurred sources available to them, such as Pratt and Spaulding explained rounding the program. Even if CO- the J-term is concluding on Sun- this year. online music programs, which aid some of the other groups they are VID-19related stress continues into day, Jan. 17. More information on “We plan each session to do a in many aspects of their work. working with in the area as well. the spring semester, music therapy new move-in schedules and pro- certain kind of music activity, de- “In the coming weeks, we are “Clients that we are working with will always be a valuable asset for tocols will become available in the pending on what we think the need planning to bring in a song and do now are LGBTQ+ youth that have students. coming weeks. 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE Are fair trade products actually a fair staff 113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue deal for the people who produce them? Americans ditch Columbus Day Pittsburgh, PA 15282 rom avocados and ba- for the goods. Secondly, the cial strain as total returns for Indigenous People’s Day nanas to cocoa and price premium must find its from selling certified goods editorial staff In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean Fcoffee beans, the fair way to the desired party — the diminish quickly. blue; and in 1493, Columbus enslaved trade market continues to ex- farmers and workers scram- What’s more, due to the and tortured an entire indigenous pop- editor-in-chief Kellen Stepler perience substantial growth bling to put food on the table. lack of regulation and con- ulation. It doesn’t quite fit the rhyme managing editor Colleen Hammond as an increasing number of trol concerning the amount news editor Colleen Hammond According to the study scheme, but it does more accurately opinions editor Noah Wilbur consumers search for ways “Fair Trade and Free Entry: of certified output, these re- depict the legacy of long-celebrated features editor Katia Faroun to support the hardwork- Can a Disequilibrium Mar- turns are further diminished explorer Christopher Columbus — the a&e editor Capri Scarcelli ing families who struggle to ket Serve as a Development by the enabling of arbitrage namesake of Columbus Day. sports editor Adam Lindner make ends meet in underde- Tool?,” the unfortunate real- that arises from the costly This past Monday, federal offices layout editor Kelsey Burtner veloped countries. ity is that, on average, only over-certification of supply. throughout the United States were multimedia editor Griffin Sendek The Fair Trade initiative is As a result, with the accu- closed in recognition of Columbus Day. administrative staff a global movement with the mulation of unexpected costs Celebrated each year on the second adviser Paula Reed Ward mission of eliminating poverty nullifying any increase in sales, Monday of October, Columbus Day was ad manager Carissa Haslam social media manager Erin Carbone by ensuring that farmers and there is no real incentive to be- first recognized as a national holiday by labourers across the world re- come free trade certified, espe- FDR in 1937. In recent years, the holiday email us: [email protected] ceive fair and just prices for cially considering that doing so has received well-deserved pushback the goods they produce. can potentially lead to a decline for celebrating a historical figure who By establishing a price in revenues and profits — the represents the colonization and oppres- floor and premium for prod- exact opposite of the stable in- sion of various indigenous populations. ucts, producers receive come that was promised. Over the past five years especially, stable flows of income that In fact, within the past de- many U.S. cities and states have chosen were otherwise unknown, as cade, numerous farmers and to instead celebrate Indigenous People’s well as additional funds that low income producers report- Day during the second week of October. “Success is liking can be invested to grow op- ed that they actually received This switch seeks to honor the popula- erations. In addition, a fair a higher percentage of profit tion of people whom Columbus brutally yourself, liking what trade certification provides from selling products that are ruled over after he accidentally hap- unprecedented access to in- Noah Wilbur not fair trade certified. pened upon the New World. ternational markets, and in opinions editor The overwhelming evidence Some political figures, however, con- you do, and liking how turn, the ability to reach a clearly indicates that achieving tinue to support the celebration of Co- wider range of consumers. 20% of consumers are will- fair trade status does not guar- lumbus in the U.S. by protecting his At first glance, the concept ing to pay the price premi- antee an equitable playing field statues and monuments, as well as the you do it.” of fair trade appears to be a um. In addition, even when for those in impoverished com- federal holiday. This year, President feasible method for improv- consumers choose to incur munities and tribes — people Trump released a White House procla- Maya Angelou mation in commemoration of the holi- ing the lives of poverty-strick- the additional expense, pro- who are also deserving of a sus- day stating, “Sadly, in recent years, radi- en farmers. However, the the- ducers receive only 5¢ to 10¢ tainable way of life. cal activists have sought to undermine ory is flawed as the truth of of every $1. For those seeking to make a S Christopher Columbus’ legacy.” the matter is that they do not This phenomenon is at- difference by supporting mar- Perhaps President Trump has con- You just read Now tweet realize much, if any, of the in- tributable to the hefty cost ginalized farmers and work- fused the educated historians who are our thoughts. us yours. tended transfer of wealth. that small scale producers ers in developing areas of the reminding the American people of The rationale is rather sim- must bear to have their prod- world, it is more important than Columbus’ verifiable actions for unin- ple: For the system to func- ucts stamped with the Fair ever to research the fair trade @TheDuquesneDuke formed radical activists. The reality is, tion properly, two equally Trade label. Lasting between products that you purchase to the great discoverer of the New World six and nine months, the rig- ensure the premium price is important events must occur. never even set foot on the land we now benefiting those individuals it First, individuals must be orous certification process know to be the United States. So why willing to incur a higher price inflicts considerable finan- was intended to support. are we so set on this man getting a national holiday? Further, the islands editorial which he did successfully sail to, he Letter to the Editor: didn’t discover — he colonized, ultimately leading the way for the coloni- policy zation and gruesome oppression which The Duquesne Duke is the student- New Title IX Regulations occurred in the U.S. written, student-managed newspaper ecently, The Duke pub- continue to address reported Additionally, there are rules Maintaining Columbus Day as a na- of Duquesne University. It is published lished an article notify- non-Title IX sexual miscon- that must be followed through- tional holiday elevates Columbus to every Thursday during the academic ing the campus about the level of MLK and other esteemed year except during semester breaks and R duct through TAP 31. out the Title IX process under the new Department of Edu- holidays, and prior to final exams. The Additionally, Title IX’s ju- TAP 61, such as rules regard- American figures who receive an en- Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- cation (“DoE”) Title IX regu- tire day dedicated to their memory risdiction for addressing Title ing hearing decorum and ques- ions of the editors of The Duke and does lations. The article identified each year. not necessarily reflect the views of the IX sexual harassment in- tioning by the other party’s ad- students, faculty, administration, stu- questions and concerns about Recognizing Indigenous People’s Day cludes some off-campus loca- visor. Finally, retaliation of any as a national holiday instead could rep- dent government or the University pub- these regulations which this lications board. Op-ed columns do not tions. More information can kind violates university policy resent an important step forward by the reflect the opinions of The Duke, but letter is intended to address. be found in TAP 61. and is not tolerated. American government and people in rather are the sole opinions of the col- The university responded to umnists themselves. Second, there are safe- I encourage any university honoring our indigenous population. these new regulations by pub- The oppression and injustices facing guards available during a student who has feedback or Letters policy lishing TAP No. 61: Interim America’s native population have con- Letters to the editor must be typed, Title IX investigation under questions about the regula- tinued long beyond Columbus’ era. 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Robbins errors will be corrected in print the fol- may help to draw attention to the more lowing edition. sity policies, even if it falls out- ples include a change in class Title IX Coordinator & than 5 million historically mistreated side of the definition of Title schedule or housing, mutual Director of Sexual Misconduct Americans; not to mention how it would Contact IX sexual harassment. More no-contact orders, or connec- Prevention and Response help end the unreasonable celebration email [email protected] specifically, the university will tion with resources. Office of Legal Affairs of Christopher Columbus. Opinions 5 The future of independent pharmacy hangs in the balance within the U.S. Mohammad Sajjad ing. According to the National knowing. PBMs claim that this is staff columnist Community Pharmacists Asso- to lower drug costs and any fees here was a time when ciation (NCPA) Digest, the num- charged after a point of sale are independent pharma- ber of independent pharmacies based on a pharmacy’s perfor- Tcies outnumbered their in the U.S. has decreased by al- mance, which includes how ad- chain competitors. It’s difficult most 1,200 stores between 2011 herent their patients are to their to imagine, considering that in and 2017. While it’s difficult to medications. However, phar- Oakland alone, there is a CVS speak for all pharmacies, a ma- macies still experience a loss of and Rite Aid within blocks of jor source of concern are reim- profit even if their patients are each other. bursement rates from PBMs. adherent to their medications. We have all been to a chain PBMs are administrators States have attempted to pass pharmacy at one point, whether hired on behalf of insurance legislation to regulate PBM it’s been to pick up a prescrip- companies that are responsi- practice. For example, Arkansas tion or simply find a late-night ble for determining how much passed a law in 2015 that pro- snack when no other store was money a pharmacy will receive hibited PBMs from reimbursing open. But when was the last for filling a prescription. For an pharmacies at a rate lower than time we’ve gone to an indepen- Courtesy of Unsplash independent pharmacy owner, what they purchase drugs for. dent pharmacy? Locally-owned pharmacies struggle to make ends meet as chain competition grows. the aim is to make a profit by re- PBMs have argued that states Due to Pharmacy Benefit rules in favor of PBMs, indepen- In addition, it’s been shown ceiving more money than what do not have the right to regulate Managers (PBMs) and a lack dent pharmacies run the risk of that independent pharmacies they purchase their drugs for. business reimbursements, even of regulation regarding their being run out of business by un- have shorter wait times than Unfortunately, there has not if it does lead to a loss of profit, practice, the opportunity to ethical business practices. their chain counterparts. Even been much regulation when it according to federal law. visit an independent pharmacy Not only will this affect phar- if patients aren’t able to come to may be diminishing. In order comes to PBM practice, lead- This conflict has resulted macy owners, but it will also the store to pick up their medi- for independent pharmacies to ing them to reimburse phar- in Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical affect existing and potential cations, independent pharma- continue to thrive, there needs macies at a much lower rate. Care Management Association. customers. Patients who pick cies often offer same-day deliv- to be more regulation in terms This can lead to a loss of profit, On Oct. 6, the Supreme Court up their prescriptions at inde- ery, a service that has existed at of how they are reimbursed for which can be detrimental to heard oral arguments regarding pendent pharmacies know that many stores prior to COVID-19. their services, an issue that is independent pharmacies con- the case. Within the next year, customer service and personal While the future of indepen- currently being reviewed by the sidering that a vast majority of the Supreme Court will decide touch is what sets these stores dent pharmacy is still up in the Supreme Court in Rutledge v. their revenue comes from fill- whether or not states have the apart from chain pharmacies. air, please consider taking your Pharmaceutical Care Manage- ing prescriptions. right to regulate PBM practice. Oftentimes, staff at independent business to a locally-owned ment Association. What is particularly frustrat- This case is crucial in deter- pharmacies know their custom- pharmacy next time you need Unfortunately, the number of ing is that PBMs will take money mining the future of indepen- ers by name and are able to pro- to pick up a medication. Their independent pharmacies in the back from pharmacies weeks af- dent pharmacies in the United vide a wide variety of services personal touch can make all the United States has been declin- ter a point of sale without them States. If the Supreme Court given their flexibility. difference. Amy Coney Barrett is not the replacement Americans desperately need Alyse Kaminski There’s a lot to unpack about The 2016 GOP leaders are staff columnist this situation, so it’s difficult right — it is wrong to confirm to determine where to start. a new judge in an election year. his year has been all too Perhaps the Republican hy- America picks a president ev- much for me. Between pocrisy of confirming a judge ery four years, and that presi- the pandemic and the up- T during an election year is a dent has the power to nominate coming election, I feel constant- good place to begin. judges — judges who serve a ly anxious. Then a few weeks In 2016, when Antonin Sca- lifelong term. ago, one of my personal heroes, lia died, President Obama The confirmation of any Ruth Bader Ginsburg, passed nominated Merrick Garland to judge is not a two- or four-year away and the GOP didn’t even let the country mourn before the Supreme Court. However, commitment, it lasts for gen- deciding to rush through a Su- Senate Majority Leader Mitch erations. And if the American preme Court nomination. 2020 McConnell struck down the people are due to pick a new needs to relax. nomination, stating that a new president, then the American Courtesy of Business Insider Before diving into the dis- Supreme Court justice should people are the ones selecting Following Ginsburg’s death, many question the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. not be nominated during an the fate of the court. cussion of Amy Coney Bar- en autonomy over their bodies, Amy Coney Barrett is danger- election year. Another thing that is driv- rett, I think it is worth noting and that’s important to a lot of ous. She is an abomination to Senator Lindsey Graham was ing me mad is Barrett’s record. how remarkable Ginsburg was. Americans. Most Americans are Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy. another advocate for waiting While she and RBG are both Her work in the 1970s to fight actually opposed to overturning And the fact that as I am writ- for the new president. He said, highly successful women with against gender discrimination Roe v. Wade. ing this, she is in the process of “I want you to use my words three names, that is their only gave women freedoms that are Not only this, but she is a confirmation hearing proves taken for granted today, like be- against me. If there’s a Republi- similarity. against the Affordable Care Act, that the Republicans only have ing able to serve on a jury. can president in 2016 and a va- While RBG fought continu- which is an issue relevant to one thing in mind — their own Sure, it doesn’t sound fun to cancy occurs in the last year of ously for gender equality and college students. If ObamaCare interests. Don’t be fooled by have jury duty, but there was a the first term, you can say Lind- reproductive freedom for wom- goes away, anyone under the President Trump’s nomination time when women weren’t al- sey Graham said, ‘Let the next en, ACB will work to take those age of 26 will no longer be able of a woman. Just being a woman lowed to partake in the civil duty president, whoever it might be, protections away. And I’m not to stay on their parents’ health does not mean Barrett supports to determine a defendant guilty make that nomination. And you trying to be dramatic or fear insurance. I know very well that women’s interests. or not guilty. If you’re looking could use my words against me, mongering. Barrett, in 2006, I cannot afford to pay for my If they cared about uphold- to learn more about Ginsburg, and you’d be absolutely right.” wrote that she would like to see own health insurance, so I am ing the precedent they claimed I recommend watching “RBG,” Isn’t it crazy how America is “an end to the barbaric legacy of quite worried about this one. to have set in 2016, there would an in-depth documentary about in a situation where we can use Roe v. Wade.” She also sided against a Black be no hearing happening right her life. It is available on Hulu. Graham’s words against him, Now, you may not agree with employee who was transferred now. If they cared about us, they As we all know, President but the confirmation hearings Roe v. Wade, or maybe you do — to another location through would be working on another Trump nominated Amy Coney for Amy Coney Barrett are hap- that’s up to you to decide. But it what appeared to be segrega- Covid relief bill. I reject this Barrett to replace Ginsburg. pening as I write this? set a precedent that gives wom- tion by race. nomination. 6 FEATURES Duquesne community shares lessons learned from pandemic Peyton Harris cation and their college experi- no matter what challenges life made the decision to transition staff writer ence. And I’m especially proud throws at you." all online in March 2020. My of our students, who have risen - Karina Cutrona lesson learned: Always take ne thing I think many of us to the challenge and proven Freshman psychology major advantages of opportunities can agree on: the week of that they can navigate changes that present." OMarch 12, 2020, was life- and inconvenience to remain “Leading, working and inter- - Pamela C. Spigelmyer changing. Quite suddenly, our lives safely on campus, putting the acting with compassion and Assistant Professor of Nursing went from carefree to cautious, lively collective wellbeing of the empathy, as well as being both to chaotic. As students and educators, Duquesne community first in adaptable and tenacious, have many changes and sacrifices had to every way as they address this become more important than be made to ensure we were able to global pandemic. That will be ever. For the enrollment man- continue our work as best we could, one of the great, inspirational agement team, reinventing tra- but it was trying at times. One thing stories when future genera- ditions via technology, chang- I’ve learned in my first few weeks as a Courtesy of New Pittsburgh Courier tions look back on this moment ing some of the things we do to student at Duquesne is that Dukes are "Because of its pace and isola- in Duquesne’s history.” maintain our sense of commu- resilient. Many of us have come out of tion, 2020 has made me 'feel' - Ken Gormley nity virtually, recognizing each quarantine and the recent events of every emotion with an intensity President other’s efforts and celebrating this year stronger. that the constant movement Duquesne University the wins as we work to enroll Following a recent effort by of pre-COVID-19 did not af- the next class at Duquesne are NEXTPittsburgh, I reached out to ford. The double pandemic, all things we have embraced Courtesy of Katie Carmichael members of the Duquesne commu- COVID-19 and racial injustice, during this time." nity to see what lessons they have that is impacting my life and - Joel Bauman "What I’ve learned from be- learned and want to share with the the lives of so many others is Senior Vice President for Enrollment ing in this pandemic is to take community. a constant reminder of the Management nothing for granted. Time *** importance of self-care, rela- spent with family, friends, “I have learned that making tionships and love. None of the "Always take advantage of an classmates, teachers, etc. music together is even more important work can be done ef- opportunity presented to you should be something that is fragile and precious than we fectively without these things." ... Sometimes we are presented cherished, not overlooked. This ever thought possible. It has - Gretchen Givens Generett opportunities and we may dis- pandemic has taken a toll on been so painful to realize that Interim Dean Courtesy of Karina Cutrona miss them thinking they don't many people’s mental health, the singing voice, our most in- School of Education apply, or now is not the right and I believe it has shown how nate instrument of expression, "The most important thing I time. Last fall when I enrolled important it is to reach out, ask can be a spreader of this hor- “This year required us to meet have learned throughout the in the faculty teaching online for help and receive support rible virus. We have discovered and overcome bigger challeng- course of this pandemic is self- course, I was very busy with from those around you. Even in new ways to sing together that es than ever before, for which reliance. You can have all the data collection of my faculty a dark and depressing time, it’s no one could have imagined a there is no play book ... I’m friends you want, yet at the end development grant and did not important to put yourself and year ago ... We sing on despite very proud to see the incredible of the day, you’re the person need the extra work of being your health first and do what all of the incredible challenges teamwork and determination who knows yourself best. You a student in an online course. you can to not let something, we face.” of our faculty and staff, who know what is good for you and However, I thought now or such as a pandemic, bring you - Caron Daley continue to create a produc- what isn’t, and being there for never and began the course. down." Director of Choral Activities tive environment in which our yourself is always the healthiest It was the best decision. I was - Katie Carmichael School of Music students can pursue their edu- option to live your happiest life, ready when the university Freshman nursing major SACNAS at Duquesne dedicated to diversity, equity in STEM

Emily Ambery SACNAS supports the undergraduate level staff writer and beyond by helping college students and professionals in attaining advanced degrees, he message of diversity and inclusion is careers and positions of leadership in STEM. important at Duquesne, and the Society “We wanted to bring their mission of reach- Tfor the Advancement of Chicanos/La- ing true diversity into the Duquesne campus,” tinos and Native Americans in Science (SAC- Sara Hernandez, president of the Duquesne NAS) is no exception. chapter of SACNAS, said. “We also wanted to SACNAS is a national organization dedi- create a space for our members to feel sup- cated to inclusion, diversity and equity by fos- ported and guided throughout their time here tering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and in Duquesne.” Native Americans in STEM. The SACNAS organization emphasizes “un- Established in 1973, SACNAS has been tapped potential,” and offers opportunities, working all over the nation to diversify the networks and connections for the Latino and science work force. Now, with over 115 Native American community to build a work- school and professional chapters, SACNAS’s force in STEM that is innovative, powerful and outreach has grown, and has its own chapter inclusive. at Duquesne. “The end goal is to encourage members Courtesy of Sara Hernandez to let their voice be heard, as our different SACNAS members attend events and join other nonprofit organizations in community service work. backgrounds provide new perspectives and ideas that enhance our desired professional courages engagement in community service member and cook, Felipe Crespo, where he careers and our immediate environment,” with nonprofits that have similar missions as will be teaching the club how to make a classic Hernandez said. the club. Puerto Rican dish: Arroz con Gandules. The SACNAS at Duquesne promotes professional SACNAS at Duquesne has also collaborat- event will be held this Saturday, Oct. 17. and personal growth within the ethnic minori- ed with the Brother's Brother organization, SACNAS at Duquesne has worked hard to ties on campus. where the two organizations worked together support and encourage the Latino and Na- “My favorite thing about SACNAS is the to package medical supplies for disaster relief tive American community in STEM to achieve close-knit community we have created,” Mari- to communities in need. their goals. ana Pacheco, community service chair for the In previous years, SACNAS at Duquesne “SACNAS has provided me with a group of Duquesne Chapter of SACNAS, said. “As stu- has hosted a Salsa Night, where it brings in people that strive to perform their best aca- dent minorities, it is comforting to have a sense professional salsa dancers from the Pitts- demically and professionally, while motivat- of belonging on campus while being far away burgh community to teach students the basic ing others to do their best as well. I truly hope from home. Having a strong support system is steps, and then spend the rest of the night SACNAS continues to grow on campus so ev- important for your career as a student.” dancing with the students. eryone can have access to our resources and To encourage professional and personal Due to COVID-19 restrictions, SACNAS opportunities,” Pacheco said. Courtesy of SACNAS growth, SACNAS at Duquesne offers many at Duquesne has created alternative virtual For more information about SACNAS, visit The club has over 115 chapters across the country. cultural events, invites guest speakers and en- events, like the Virtual Cooking class with https://www.sacnas.org/ SPORTS 7 Alabama football Bucco broadcaster Wehner talks baseball, life coach Nick Saban tests positive for Luke Henne “You don’t play 15-, 16- or 17-in- a guy from Carrick could spend ning a World Series is almost hard COVID-19 ahead of staff writer ning games anymore. You’re not so many years with one organi- to explain. To be able to celebrate at the ballpark for seven hours. I zation,” he remarked. “It’s not the fact that you are the best team showdown with No. John Wehner, a current broad- don’t know if it’ll stick around, but something I ever thought could was really cool. There’s a lot of caster and long-tenured member I liked it.” happen, and it’s certainly some- great players who have never won 3 Georgia of the Pittsburgh Pirates organi- Now 53, Wehner grew up in thing I don’t take for granted. I’m a World Series, so for me to say I zation, has seen just about every- Pittsburgh, graduating from Car- incredibly grateful.” have a World Series ring is really AP — Alabama coach Nick thing, but even he couldn’t pre- rick High School, located just Sandwiched in between neat,” Wehner said. Saban and athletic direc- pare for a season like 2020. seven miles from PNC Park. After Wehner’s two stints with the Pi- Since 2005, Wehner has tor Greg Byrne have tested Throughout the course of the playing college baseball in the Big rates was a two-year detour (1997 worked as a color commentator positive for COVID-19, four truncated 60-game regular sea- Ten at Indiana University, Wehner and 1998) to Miami for a ride with for the Pirates. As grateful as he days before the Southeastern son, all 30 Major League Baseball was drafted by the Pirates in 1988. former Pirates manager Jim Ley- is for his time with the franchise teams played games without spec- He got the chance to play for his land and the then-Florida Marlins. as a player, he may be even more Conference’s biggest regular- tators as a precaution against the hometown team from 1991 to In the first of Wehner’s two years grateful for the chance to be a season showdown. ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 1996, and again from 1999-2001. with the Marlins in ‘97, the fran- broadcaster for the team. Both said their tests The impact of no fans in the The hard-nosed utility player chise won its first World Series “I don’t know what’s more far- Wednesday morning came stands was certainly felt by the was overjoyed by the opportunity title, defeating the Cleveland Indi- fetched and ridiculous: Making it back positive, but Saban said players, but also by Wehner and to represent the team he grew up ans in seven games. to the major leagues as a player his fellow colleagues at AT&T cheering for on a daily basis. One small step on the path to from Carrick or being a broad- he didn’t have any symptoms SportsNet Pittsburgh. “I used to go down to Three the Marlins’ victory stands out in caster from Carrick. I have the by late afternoon. The second- “Doing the games was different. Rivers Stadium often, and my Wehner’s mind. bad Pittsburghese; it would only ranked Crimson Tide is set to We did not get to travel for road dream, from the time I was little, “For [Jim] to give me the oppor- work here in Pittsburgh,” Wehner face No. 3 Georgia on Satur- games, but at home, you kind of was to play in the major leagues. tunity to come down there and be said, laughing. day, and may be without their got used to it,” Wehner said. “The To be able to sign with them, go a part of that was incredible. Beat- Like many Pittsburghers, [artificial] crowd noise was a big through the minor leagues and to ing the [Atlanta] Braves in a series Wehner has seen the franchise iconic 68-year-old coach. factor that helped a lot, although get that call-up was incredible,” was huge,” Wehner recalled. “You suffer through many painful “I immediately left work sometimes there was cheering Wehner said. don’t forget that because of what seasons, while also witnessing and isolated at home,” Saban when there shouldn’t [have been]. His on-field career was cer- the Braves had done to the Pirates some triumph along the way. As said. He remained scheduled It was just different to not have tainly littered with unforgettable [in 1992], and there were so many a broadcaster, one September to talk to the media Wednes- fans and to not have contact with memories. former Pirates on the team.” night will always be ingrained in the players.” “From hitting the last home run The impact of forever being Wehner’s mind. day evening. During the shortened season, at Three Rivers to making the fi- known as a world champion has “When we finally made it to the Saban said he informed the in an effort to speed up the dura- nal out at Three Rivers, it’s all just stuck with Wehner. postseason again, in 2013, it was team via a Zoom session at tion of games, the league imple- insane to me. It’s incredible that “To be able to be a part of win- something else. I remember being 2 p.m. Wednesday and that mented temporary rules, such as with [play-by-play partner] Greg offensive coordinator Steve both the American League and Brown,” Wehner said. “Being able National League using a desig- to celebrate that win [at Wrigley Sarkisian will oversee game nated hitter, while also having a Field against the Chicago Cubs] preparations while he works runner start each extra inning on was incredible. It was certainly a from home. second base. long journey.” Wehner — as traditional as they In parts of 11 seasons at the big- come — was not a fan of the for- league level, Wehner batted .249 This Week in Sports mer of those modifications. with four home runs and 54 runs History: Black Power “I do not like the DH. I like the batted in. Despite all the adversity strategy in the game. I was a bench he faced along the way, he persist- salute at 1968 Olympics player. With having a DH, you ed and persevered, never failing to basically take away at-bats from forget the work ethic that helped On Oct. 16, 1968, at the your bench players and you don’t to build his success en route to a Summer Olympics in Mexico need a bench unless someone gets professional career. City, Tommie Smith and John hurt,” he explained. “The odds are stacked against Carlos — two African-American However, Wehner ended up you. You’ve got to work hard track & field athletes — each being more welcoming to the lat- and play the game the right way. raised black-gloved fists while on ter rule. You’ve got to want to go to prac- the podium during the playing of “I didn’t think I’d like the run- tice. For me, it was never an option the Star-Spangled Banner, mak- ner on second in extra innings, but to do anything but to continue to ing for one of the most memo- I thought it was interesting and Courtesy of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette practice and play the game with rable civil rights demonstrations pretty neat. Obviously, it short- respect, sportsmanship and fun- Pittsburgh native and former Bucco, John Wehner, has been a color commentator — and awe-inspiring images — ens the games,” Wehner said. for Pirates games since 2005. He won a World Series with the Marlins in 1997. damentals,” Wehner said. in Olympic history. Smith and Carlos had won gold and bronze medals in the 200-meter event, NCAA Football AP Top 25 — Week 7 respectively, with Smith setting a new world record with a time of 19.83 seconds. Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak This Week Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak This Week Australian silver medalist 1. Clemson (59) 3-0 4-0 W4 at Georgia Tech 11. Texas A&M 2-1 2-1 W1 at Mississippi State Peter Norman stood throughout the demonstration’s dura- 2. Alabama (2) 3-0 3-0 W3 vs. 3 Georgia 12. Oregon 0-0 0-0 n/a Pac-12 play begins Nov. 6 tion, wearing a human rights 3. Georgia (1) 3-0 3-0 W3 at 2 Alabama 13. Miami 2-1 3-1 L1 vs. Pittsburgh badge in solidarity with Smith 4. Notre Dame 2-0 3-0 W3 vs. Louisville 14. BYU n/a 4-0 W4 at Houston and Carlos. 5. North Carolina 3-0 3-0 W3 at Florida State 15. Auburn 2-1 2-1 W1 at South Carolina The salute would ultimately 6. Ohio State 0-0 0-0 n/a Big Ten play begins Oct. 24 16. Wisconsin 0-0 0-0 n/a Big Ten play begins Oct. 24 lead to the suspension of Smith and Carlos from the United 17. SMU 1-0 4-0 W4 at Tulane 7. Oklahoma State 2-0 3-0 W3 at Baylor (postponed) States’ Olympic team and to the 8. Cincinnati 1-0 3-0 W3 at Tulsa 18. Tennessee 2-1 2-1 L1 vs. Kentucky end of Norman’s tenure with 9. Penn State 0-0 0-0 n/a Big Ten play begins Oct. 24 19. Michigan 0-0 0-0 n/a Big Ten play begins Oct. 24 the Australian team, as well as intense ostracization and criti- 10. Florida 2-1 2-1 L1 vs. LSU (postponed) 20. Iowa State 3-0 3-1 W3 Bye cism for each party upon their returns from the Games. Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak This Week Note: No. 7 Oklahoma State was scheduled to play At Norman’s funeral in at Baylor on Oct. 17, but the game has since been Note: Louisiana, who was undefeated and ranked No. postponed for a later date. Baylor decided to postpone 21. Louisiana* 2-1 3-1 L1 vs. Coastal Carolina (loss) 21 when the Associated Press released its Week 7 FBS 2006, Smith and Carlos — the game after 32 of its personnel tested positive for Top 25 rankings, lost its game against Coastal Carolina who’d remained in contact COVID-19. 22. Kansas State 3-0 3-1 W3 Bye on Oct. 14, 30-27. with Norman over the years — Likewise, No. 10 Florida has postponed its Week 7 23. Virginia Tech 2-1 2-1 L1 vs. Boston College Louisiana’s conference and overall records, as well acted as pallbearers. matchup, as well, tentatively pushing its game against as its win/loss streak, have been adjusted in this LSU back to Dec. 12. The move was made in response to 24. Minnesota 0-0 0-0 n/a Big Ten play begins Oct. 24 table to reflect its Week 7 loss. a virus outbreak in UF’s locker room. 25. USC 0-0 0-0 n/a Pac-12 play begins Nov. 6 — Sports Editor Adam Lindner 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Hebda: Lakers’ title cements LeBron as king of generation

Jacob Hebda coach, but the elite tier remains distant. Da- liers organization and took them as far as ing Jordan’s career has largely been phased staff writer vis could be anywhere, including still stuck he could, but eventually realized winning a out of the game. in New Orleans. title required him leaving town. Just look at this year. Three months in a bub- The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Mi- It was LeBron who changed the trajectory These comparisons are the tip of the ice- ble has never been a requirement to win it all. ami Heat to win the 2020 NBA champion- of their respective careers. berg, but what they show, if nothing else, is Even if you watched every one of the ship on Oct. 11. Los Angeles finally put away For the sake of brevity and avoidance of that it’s an imperfect comparison between greats play, I suspect you aren’t entirely the pesky Heat in Game 6 with a dominat- redundancy, I won’t spend much wordage him and Jordan. sure how to fairly compare them. ing performance. discussing the stats supporting his great- And when having these kinds of conver- But there’s this. As Myron Medcalf of ESPN It is the 17th championship in franchise ness. But given their impressive nature, sations, there really isn’t such a thing as a pointed out during James’ most recent Finals history for the Lakers. Like every other they deserve some acknowledgement. perfect comparison. run with the Cavaliers, he will always be known year, this title is meaningful. This is the end James is easily the all-time playoff points Legends like Bill Russell and Wilt Cham- to a certain generation — my generation — as goal for every organization, and it ultimate- leader. He ranks second in assists and sixth berlain played in less talented eras. The the greatest player they ever watched. ly defines our perceptions of who is great in rebounds. first time Magic Johnson and Larry Bird If that’s his legacy when it’s all said and done and who is merely good. Michael Jordan, for perspective, doesn’t experienced the three-point line was their (and that appears to be a good ways away still), For example, this win forever alters the even crack the top ten for rebounds or assists. rookie year. The physicality (or dirty play, chalk that up as another victory in the already legacy of future Hall of Famer Anthony LeBron is sandwiched between Steph whichever term you prefer) permitted dur- illustrious career of LeBron James. Davis. New Head Coach Frank Vogel, pre- Curry and Ray Allen, often considered the dicted by many to be fired by now, proved two greatest shooters ever, as second on the those doubters wrong. Veterans like Dwight all-time three-pointers made list. Howard and Rajon Rondo, who looked to He is the consummate basketball player. be on the cusp of retirement, augmented Nobody in this century has displayed the their resumes in impressive fashion. absolute skill and versatility that he has. Even the losers are impacted for the better. The elephant in the room, no doubt, is Jimmy Butler proved he can play with the best, Jordan. The comparison between him and Erik Spoelstra likely cemented his case for James is inherently flawed, but it is worth Springfield and the legend of Pat Riley grew. briefly entertaining. But let’s be honest. This title is about LeB- The aforementioned playoff statistics ron James. For the fourth time in his career, show a jarring difference in James’ favor, James is an NBA champion and Finals MVP. but he has played 81 more postseason He might not have always been the best games than Jordan. player on the court, but he was by far the Jordan played for his original franchise dur- most important part of this Lakers effort. ing his golden years. Jordan’s Chicago Bulls Without LeBron, the Lakers are probably won trades, drafted well and maintained a still seeking a free agent to reverse their los- high level of consistency for an entire decade. AP Photo ing ways. Vogel is still considered a decent LeBron was drafted to a subpar Cava- A suspended-in-air James cocks back a thunderous dunk during the Lakers’ decisive Game 6 victory.

NCAA will vote in January to change NIL, transfer rules

AP — A set of proposals to permit NCAA 22 school year. NCAA can’t do this alone,” Calhoun said. The proposal also calls for athletes to be athletes to earn money from endorse- For name, image and likeness rules, Lawmakers from both political parties permitted to make money for personal ap- ments and sponsorships deals will go up though, there is still work to be done by have said they plan after the election to pearances and autograph signings. for vote in January, the last step for the lawmakers in Washington. The NCAA has introduce bills related to college sports, Athletes would also be granted access association to change its rules but not the asked for help from Congress in the form though some are looking beyond name, to agents for “professional advice and last word on how name, image and like- of a federal law that would set rules for image and likeness to broader reforms. marketing assistance.” ness compensation will work. NIL compensation, override a growing The NCAA’s proposal will allow athletes There are some limitations. Under the One year after the NCAA’s Board of number of states laws that have pressured to use their names, images and likenesses to proposal, athletes are not permitted to Governors directed membership at each the NCAA to take action and protect the promote their own products and services or use their school’s logos or marks. Schools of division of the association to come up association from legal attacks. those of a third-party. An athlete could be- are prohibited from being involved in any with plans to allow athletes to cash in “We have acknowledged from the early come a paid spokesperson for local business deals made by athletes. on their fame, the Division I Council on days if this that the membership of the or earn money as a social media influencer. The NCAA would like to use a third- Wednesday approved a proposal that took party vendor as a clearinghouse for ath- shape in April. letes to disclose any personal business The council also approved a proposal deals and determine fair-market value. that would permit all NCAA athletes to Calhoun said the NCAA has made re- transfer one time without having to sit out quests for proposals to several firms to a season of competition. Currently, foot- manage an NIL clearinghouse. ball, basketball, baseball and hockey play- Other action by the Division I Council ers must sit out a year after they transfer included: as an undergraduate. Athletes in other — Extending eligibility for winter sport sports have already had access to a one- athletes, giving them all an extra year time exception. because of disruptions to their seasons Both proposals will go to membership caused by COVID-19. That decision falls for comment and feedback. barring some- in line with similar ones made in April thing unforeseen, they return to the Di- for spring sport athletes who had much of vision I Council — which has representa- their seasons wiped out at the start of the tives from all 32 D-I conferences — for a pandemic and for fall sport athletes who final vote in Janaury. season’s have been delayed or altered be- “While there has been a lot of surveying cause of COVID-19. of the membership to date, getting propos- — Approving a recommendation by the als in the system has a way of sparking addi- football oversight committee to waive bowl tional conversation and we’re hoping there eligibility requirements for this season. will be some refinement over the next three — Introduced legislation for the alloca- AP Photo months,” said Grace Calhoun, the athletic tion of championship resources. The NCAA will vote in January on name, image and likeness (NIL) and transfer rules. DU men’s director at Penn and council chairwoman. basketball coach Keith Dambrot told The Duke in 2017 that, if transfer rules were altered, “I think — Supported the expansion of the If the proposals pass, which is also like- you’d see mid-major schools — the ones who spend a lot of time and effort in developing players — men’s and women’s basketball selection ly, they would go into effect for the 2021- basically being poached, for a lack of a better word, by Power 5 programs.” committees.

October 15, 2020 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Off-campus fall activities provide students a "patch" of fun Week’s capri scarcelli depending on the amount of time a&e editor Events it is being rented for at a rate of njoying the fall season $2 per 30 minutes of riding. is still achievable, even DPC Epic Bingo Part II You could make a pit-stop at during a pandemic. Oct. 16 @ 3p.m. E Blue Slide Park, the namesake Various off-campus activities of late hip-hop/rap artist Mac Grab your personal bingo are available in the Pittsburgh Miller's hit single, is a picture- card at the Information Desk area that are safe, fun and wel- in the Union and join this esque playground coming to college students who second edition of virtual bingo After a nice walk in the park, are trying to find a sense of nor- via Zoom while supplies last! Squirrel Hill has various cultural malcy, despite restrictions set restaurants on Forbes Avnue. for Red Masquers "Hiatus" play with the coronavirus. Oct. 15 @ 8:30 p.m. & Oct. 16 a quick bite to eat. To enjoy the crisp autumn air @ 9 p.m. Where does the fun end? The and to find a change of scenery, last week of October into the first Join Red Masquers on Duquesne students have ven- courtesy of unsplash week of November, the North College Hall Lawn for a tured to Soergel’s Orchards in To paint or to carve? Soergel's pumpkin patch offers a sweet taste of autumn. Side is hosting Pittsburgh’s brand new guerilla show Wexford, which is 20 minutes selves from other people.” phipps.conservatory.org. written by sophomore Monster Pumpkins Festival, theatre arts and marketing away from campus. According to Stroemple, stu- According to Phipps’ website, this including all sorts of pumpkin- major Anita Parrott. According to their website, dents who "want to do some- exhibition is open for three weeks related treats, a pumpkin pie eat- Soergel’s traditional fall festival thing different" should consider only – from Oct. 10 to Nov. 1. ing contest, pumpkin sculptures has been modified to accommo- getting away from the stress of Tickets are available for online and more, according to “Visit date CDC guidelines, leaving the school to "relax and enjoy the purchase to limit foot traffic, Pittsburgh.” pumpkin patch, farmer’s market outdoors with close friends." with visitation welcomed from With October in full-spring, upcoming and apple picking open to cus- Soergel's, for one, offers just that. 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. off-campus autumn activities are tomers looking to take home some Though weather-dependent, However, if you’re looking endless. releases farm-fresh goods; not to men- Soergel’s farm is open 12-5:30 for a relaxed, inexpensive day, Make the most of the fall season tion, taking fall-festive pictures p.m. Monday through Friday., and Schenley Park is right next door Wildflowers & All the Rest by remembering to be safe and to Tom Petty while they’re at it. Attendance is 10-5:30 p.m. Saturday to Sunday. to Phipps in Oakland. Schenley keep those around you safe. Friday, Oct. 16 limited and masks are required, Along with this, Phipps has various trails and walkways but this trip could mean socially- A long anticipated extended Conservatory in Oakland has that lead to beautiful fall foliage, edition of Petty's 1994 album distanced fun with friends. opened their fall flower show, which could call for a perfect fall is available in box set for Sophomore nursing major “The Poetry of Nature,” to the picnic date. listeners. Cecelia Stroemple said she public. For a discounted $17.95 Frick Park in Squirrel Hill also The Trial of the Chicago 7 appreciated being able to go off admission, students can walk offers an escape from city life Friday, Oct. 16 campus and enjoy “a beautiful through the autumn-themed and a quick glimpse of nature, A new Netflix original. Based fall day with friends.” exhibits that show off a vibrant perfect for bike-riding. on a true story, a peaceful “We went through a corn maze array of gardens. Healthy Bike Ride Sharing protest of 1968 goes ary when and picked some pumpkins Employees ensure regular sani- Stations are available through- police and the National Guard violently crash the Demo- afterward from the field, then we tization and regulated attendance out the Pittsburgh area, where cratic National Convention. went to buy some apple cider and to prohibit the spread of germs. students can rent a bike for an Featuring Ben Stiller, Steven courtesy of cecelia stroemple Spielberg and more. Rated R. treats,” Stroemple said. “Overall Specific policies regarding mask- allotted amount of time and drop Roomates Cecelia Stroemple (left) and a great experience where we wearing and social-distancing can it off at a station closest to their Grace Lishing (right) pose with their prized pumpkins. could still socially distance our- be found on their website: www. destination. Prices will fluctuate Micro Sagittarius review Virgo Libra Scorpio Dining Hours on Campus

Your mask perfectly Love will blossom between Shoot your shot in the Is he really cute or have Being a student with a stacked compliments your smile :) you and your COVID nose- private zoom chat. Go on you just been starved for schedule, I have little time in the day swab nurse. don't be shy. attention since March? to grab a bite to eat. The hours of Duquesne's dining centers, mainly Hogan, are difficult to make, being that the "spoon and Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries fork" section closes down as soon as I get out of class. (March 21-April 19) Terrible news: your applica- This leaves me few dining options Wearing a mask was the best on campus, either wasting my Flex Flirting with your professor Is it time to dye your hair tion for transfer to Hallow- at Starbucks or the market, or eating fashion choice you've made over zoom isn't easy but I again? Or maybe BANGS! eentown University has once since 2014. believe in you. grilled chicken snack wraps for the again been denied. fifth day in a row (can't complain too much there, but some variety would be nice). Taurus Cancer Leo Lunch is unachieavable for me, Gemini and I'm sure other students feel the (May 21-June 20) (June 21-July 22) (July 23-August 22) same.

Grab your longboard gallon of Pause. Take a moment to Stay positive! Look at the Extending hours would be beneficial cranberry juice: we have places admire the beauty of chang- squirrels, they seem to be Be sure to remove your for students and staff alike. to be! ing leaves and remember... doing okay. mask before drinking coffee, we are ll going to die. it works better that way. ---Capri Scarcelli 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Multiplayer game Among Us tests perception and patience Kelsey burtner & Many players have used Among Us kellen stepler as a way to stay connected. layout editor & editor in chief “In the games that I’ve played, ith the current state of I have gotten to meet some really the world, many people awesome people,” said Victoria Ware looking for ways to Kapfer, sophomore English pass the time indoors while still Education major. “It has definitely staying connected with friends. As also served as a distraction from a result, online multiplayer gaming COVID-19 and transported me is on the rise. One such game that into a world where I can stay as has skyrocketed in popularity over long as I want. All in all, it’s just the last month is Among Us. mindless fun that people can get a Among Us is a multiplayer game good laugh out of all while turning consisting of four to 10 players, the world around them off for a released initially in 2018. One to few minutes.” three players are randomly select- Among Us and other similar mul- courtesy of pop buzz ed to be “impostors,” while the tiplayer games serve as an escape Through dedication and teamwork, players must find the impostor that lurks "among" them. rest play as “crewmates.” The game and a way to pass the time indoors takes place on one of three maps: without feeling isolated. Staying impostor or impostors are ejected, allows gamers to play with oth- five dollars. a spaceship, known as The Skeld, connected is more important than the game ends, and the crew wins. ers regardless of the device they This multiplayer online game a headquarters building known as ever, and thanks to Among Us, If not, the round continues. are using, and on top of this, the has allowed for connections to be Mira HQ, or a planet base known people are able to still enjoy a Despite being released in 2018, mobile versions are free to down- formed and strengthened even in as Polus. shared experience with friends in a it wasn’t until this summer that load while the PC version is only the midst of a global pandemic. safe, virtual space. The objective of the game is sim- the game launched into popular- ple: As a crewmate, the player must ity. While popular in the United complete tasks throughout the States, the game has also grown in map while the impostor has to kill Mexico, Brazil and South Korea. off the members of the crew until Quarantine contributed to the the number of impostors present in boost in interest to the game — the game outnumbers the number with the New York Times writing of crewmates. an article, “With Nowhere to Go, This game tests a player’s deduc- Teens Flock to Among Us.” tion as well as their deception, as The game was downloaded an important aspect of the game nearly 42 million times on Steam is determining who the impostor in the first half of September, and is, and then to vote them out of nearly 84 million times on iOS the game. When a body is discov- and Android. ered or someone is suspected of Among Us is also incredibly being the impostor, a player can accessible to users across differ- call a meeting in the group chat ent platforms, adding to its overall to discuss who the group should popularity. The game can be played ultimately vote out as the impos- on Windows, iOS and Android courtesy of indian express Conspiring in group chats, crewmates vote the scapegoat out. tor. If they vote correctly and the devices. This cross-compatibility Virtual Humanities Festival kicks off important conversation Katia faroun at Carnegie Mellon University, and has “Everyone Wants to Get to Heaven the speakers. Frankel, a filmmaker, writer features editor been a part of the Cultural Trust for the but Nobody Wants to Die” and talk show host who recently moved to past five years. Jonathan D. Moreno Pittsburgh, will be discussing humanity's n March, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Events so far have discussed life sen- Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. natural curiosity and how it changes from had its presenters all lined up for the tences, BIPOC representation in dance Moreno was deemed “the most quietly an online to an offline setting. I year’s humanities festival — unbe- and speaking up about sensitive topics in interesting bioethicist of our time” by the With the creation of Google and the knownst to them, seven months ahead of a news-saturated time. American Journal of Bioethics. access to information quite literally at the schedule. Robert Wideman, a returning citizen Moreno is a professor of medical ethics, world’s fingertips, Frankel will analyze Now in October, the Pittsburgh who spent 44 years in prison, discussed philosophy and sociology at University the science behind curiosity and what Humanities Festival is finally taking the challenges he’s faced while reinte- of Pennsylvania. This event will touch happens when individuals decide to pur- place, free to viewers and all online. grating into society. Pittsburgh dancer on the fact that Americans pay more for sue it without the help of the Internet. The festival brings together interna- Staycee Pearl opened a conversation on healthcare, yet have the lowest life expec- Visit the Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts’ tionally-renowned academics and artists the experiences of being a Black woman in tancy and highest infant mortality rates website to access the links to each event. to host intimate conversations on impor- the dance industry, and a panel including of any affluent nation. It analyzes the Registration is not required. tant topics — or “smart talk about stuff Abby Rickin-Marks, an education activist, problem of Americans wanting to know that matters.” and Zion Ross, a member of the Pittsburgh everything about the medical field, yet not Previously scheduled for March 2020 Public Schools Superintendent’s Student wanting to know its limits. Moreno will and postponed due to the pandemic, the Advisory council, talked about equity, discuss his book of the same name, which festival began hosting events at the start diversity and inclusion and the challenges urges Americans to be more honest about of October that deal with topics such as faced by teens when discussing these pas- healthcare. healthcare, incarceration, technology and sions. Public Open Call: Don’t Google art. Each of the festival’s events feature This — Offline Curiosity in an Online Dubbed Pittsburgh Humanities Festival a live Q&A, offering viewers a chance World @ Home, the free, month-long event is a to contribute to the conversations. The Boaz Frankel virtual reboot of the “Core Conversations” events are livestreamed on Cultural Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. courtesy of Pittsburgh cultural trust event planned originally for the spring. Trust’s Facebook and YouTube pages. The Public Open Call provides those The Pittsburgh Humanities festival offers an open The festival is put on by both the Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Humanities Festival has interested in being a part of the festival space for open conversation. Cultural Trust and the Humanities Center two more events scheduled: the chance to present alongside the rest of October 15, 2020 arts & entertainment THE LAST WORD 11 Follow WRITERS & Follow us on Your PHOTOGRAPHERS Twitter THE Ad NEEDED DUKE Here! FOR THE DUKE online! Contact Carissa Haslam at @theduquesneduke Facebook [email protected] The Duquesne Duke

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