March 15, 2018 Volume 97 Number 25 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Students Soaking up the sun and rain Alpha Delta make placed on music for probation scholarship for hazing

Gabriella DiPietro staff writer Raymond Arke news editor Duquesne University musi- cians graced the audience with With the misdeeds of Greek their talents Tuesday night, Life members across the nation though this time, there were dominating headlines, one of added pressures to the usual pre- Duquesne’s fraternities has been performance jitters. placed on disciplinary probation Seven students competed for by the Office of Greek Life and a $5,000 scholarship award at the Office of Student Conduct. the annual undergraduate music According to Rebecca Mickler, scholarship competition, which director of Greek Life, Honor So- took place on March 13 at 7:30 cieties and Professional Organi- p.m. in the PNC Recital Hall of the zations at Duquesne, the Alpha Mary Pappert School of Music. Delta, Pi Chi Chapter was placed The competition is sponsored on disciplinary probation for vio- by The Duquesne University lating three codes in the Student Women’s Advisory Board (DU- Handbook. WAB), a university fundrais- The three violations were of ing organization that has been Code 3.A.v, which prohibits “use, awarding scholarships to deserv- possession or distribution of al- ing students for nearly 40 years. coholic beverages except as ex- The contestants consisted of pressly permitted by law and ap- juniors recommended by faculty, Kailey Love/ Photo Editor plicable University rules;” Code The new umbrella and picnic table, equipped with solar panels and phone chargers, was installed last week over break. see MUSIC — page 2 see FRAT — page 3 Brother of long-time DU employee seeks life-saving transplant

Raymond Arke Since his diagnosis, he has been news editor kept on a strict diet. “[I have had] no alcohol, no Everyone is taught to share tobacco,” and foods are to be low many as early as preschool. For in protein, phosphorus, potas- one man with a Duquesne con- sium and sodium,” McNalley ex- nection, a person willing to share plained. He also has to drink a a kidney could save his life. gallon of water a day. Bryan McNalley is the brother Much of what he eats is “mainly of Joan Thompson, the long- vegetables, some fruits,” along time administrative assistant for with 6 ounces of meat or fish a Duquesne’s Philosophy Depart- day, he said. ment. She said that it will have As the disease has progressed, been 30 years with the depart- McNalley has become in need of a ment in August. kidney transplant and is current- Thompson hopes to educate ly waiting on the often crowded the campus community about her transplant list. brother’s need for a new kidney “I’ve been on a transplant list. and find a donor. It’ll be two years in June,” he said. “He might not be with us much Zach Landau/Editor-in-Chief He would prefer getting a live longer,” Thompson said. Bryan McNalley, left, is seeking a kidney transplant with the help of his sister, Joan Thompson, of the philosophy department. donor, as those kidneys last much McNalley has focal segmental longer than ones from a cadaver, glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), which your kidneys ... [they] don’t filter percent,” he said. Nalley’s urine and did further plus he might not be able to wait affects his kidney’s ability to func- out the proteins,” he said. McNalley found out he had tests, diagnosing him with the for a cadaver kidney to become tion. There is no known cause and Out of five stages of kidney fail- FSGS in 1990 at age 30 during disease. available. the only cure is a transplant. ure, McNalley is in stage five. a normal doctor’s checkup. The “It was a shock. I didn’t think “It affects the filter systems in “My kidney function is at 15 doctor had found protein in Mc- anything was wrong,” he said. see KIDNEY — page 2 opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... Stephen Hawking Students Travel NCAA Tourney ‘Blues Clues’ Remembered for Spring Break Preview Revival Groundbreaking A look at Villanova, Duke Iconic children’s scientist passed the places among teams show to return away on Wed ... students went ... hosted by PPG ... to TV ...

@theduquesneduke PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 9 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Musicians show chops for scholarship money

POLICE briefs MUSIC— from page 1

Grandpa PB had a restful break who displayed their various mu- away from all the rule-breaking sical talents, including classi- chaos. Even though most stu- cal guitar, saxophone, clarinet, dents were gone, it looks like piano, trumpet, violin and trom- some folks were still able to stir bone, to a panel of judges made up trouble. up of two professional musicians. On March 2, a student in After the performances had Brottier was found with a small come to an end and the judges de- amount of marijuana and drug liberated, it was announced that paraphernalia. clarinetist Alicia Gutierrez was the On March 4, a female outside winner of the competition and re- of Libermann Hall was seen call- cipient of the scholarship award. ing for help and was under the Gutierrez, originally from Cos- influence of alcohol or drugs. Her name was run through NCIC and ta Rica, played a movement from was positive for a warrant in Bea- three different musical works, her ver County. She was transported body moving along to the music’s to the Allegheny County Jail. rises and falls. Upon hearing that On March 10, graffiti was re- she was selected as the winner, Gabriella DiPietro/Staff Writer ported on the Gumberg Library. she expressed that she was both Alicia Gutierrez, clarinetist, was chosen as the winner of the DUWAB undergraduate music scholarship competition on March 13. No word on who is the budding surprised and relieved. Monet. Executive Director of Chamber notes on the page.” tional goals of young musicians as And, of course, the monetary re- On March 11, the revolving door Music Pittsburgh Kristen Linfan- According to Craig Johnson, well as to provide an opportunity for ward to the winner is nice too.” on the Forbes Avenue entrance of te, one of the musicians judging the executive director of Pitts- students to perform for an apprecia- Alexander Brady, one of the Rockwell Hall was intentionally the competition, described what burgh Youth Symphony Orches- tive audience and enhance their pre- other students performing in the broken by an unidentified actor. she was looking for in the musi- tra and the other judge, contes- sentation skills,” said Tatrai. competition, shared his opinion cians and their performances. tants were judged upon their Tatrai’s belief was echoed by Lin- that regardless of the outcome, “When I judge competitions, I accuracy, musicality, phrasing, fante, who expressed her thoughts the event was a great experience look not only for excellent tech- stage presence and overall per- regarding the competition. for all of the competing musicians. bluff briefs nical ability, but also superb formance. “This competition, like all com- “Doing competitions like these musicianship,” Linfante said. “I Terry Tatrai, the president of petitions, is important because it are great. It allows people to share want to see how the musician DUWAB, explained why she val- provides an opportunity to musi- music with their peers and a great Campus PRSSA hosts third ues the competition, noting its cians to push themselves and chal- audience,” Brady said. “It may be a annual networking event interacts on the stage with the audience and if they are able to benefits on multiple levels. lenge themselves which will help competition, but no matter what, Duquesne’s chapter of the communicate through the music. “The Duquesne University Wom- in their studies and their careers,” great music is played. Any time Public Relations Student Society I look for expressive perform- en’s Advisory Board sponsors the said Linfante. “Any opportunity music can be shared with one an- of America is once again host- ing that goes beyond playing the competition to support the educa- to perform is extremely valuable. other makes for a great time.” ing the “Bridging Opportunities” event which allows students to connect with possible employers. A variety of public relations, McNalley still searching for needed kidney donor advertising, marketing and busi- KIDNEY— from page 1 ness firms will be in attendence. Several businesses that have “The average wait for a cadaver attended in the past include Marc kidney in Pittsburgh is five years,” USA, Havas PR and the Pitts- McNalley said. burgh Cultural Trust. Thompson and McNalley’s The event is on March 23 in the brother both have health issues Union Ballroom from 5:30 to 7 that prevent them from donating. p.m. Attendance is free and sign- To help speed up the process in upon arrival is encouraged. of finding a donor, he has taken For more questions, contact the effort into his own hands. His Shannon Keys at 412-680-7664. family created a Facebook page called Kidney4Bryan, which he says has 200 followers so far. Mc- Upper St. Clair Mini-THON Nalley has also taken to wearing looks to grads at DU for funds a t-shirt which states his contact information, his blood type and Students at the Upper St. Clair his need for a new kidney. High School are hosting a Mini- He wore the t-shirt to Disney THON dance to raise money for World where he met many people the Four Diamonds Fund and are who offered words of support and looking for donations from their some who said they may be able to graduates. donate, but so far no success. Donations can be made at https:// “There were a few people ... a fourdiamonds.donordrive.com/ lady from South Carolina, a com- index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive. plete stranger [said she would event&eventID=1940. help], but I have not heard back,” McNalley said. Zach Landau/Editor-in-Chief He explained that the dona- McNalley wears a t-shirt that displays his contact information and blood type in the hope of meeting a compatible stranger who tion process is not too difficult or EmailTips is willing to help. He suffers from focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, which has no known cause and a transplant is only cure. time-consuming. First, a poten- We want your input! tial donor has to have the same blood type. have to worry about medical who is interested doesn’t have to McNalley hopes he hears from The Duke’s news section “[Then] they’re tested ... make costs either. worry about him mistreating the a donor soon so that he can con- would love to hear from you sure their organs are ok,” Mc- “My insurance would cover new kidney. tinue taking care of his mother about stories that you want to Nalley said. Then if the donation testing and transplant ... pay for “I’m somebody that has taken and his stepchildren. see in print. could proceed, most donors are lodging,” he said. The only thing care of my kidneys. I’m not going If you are interested in getting You can send your tips and out of the hospital in two days McNalley’s insurance doesn’t ac- to abuse it,” he said. According to in contact with McNalley, his story ideas to News Editor and back to regular work in less count for would be the missed sal- his medical history, he has never blood type is O and more infor- Raymond Arke at arker@ than a week. ary of the donor’s time off work. smoked, has no alcohol intake mation can be found on the Kid- duq.edu. An interested donor doesn’t McNalley also said that anyone and does not take illicit drugs. ney4Bryan Facebook page. March 15, 2018 News THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 Conor Lamb secures upset victory in nearby Congressional race “I voted for Conor Lamb pri- congressman for them,” she said. Raymond Arke marily because of his general She talked to a variety of peo- news editor stance as a socially conservative ple, from enthusiastic Lamb sup- Democrat,” he said. porters to people who slammed Calling it a close race does not Evans particularly liked the door in her face. quite do it justice. Duquesne and Lamb’s background as a federal “I talked to one couple who Pizza Milano are close. The walk prosecutor and that Lamb is rela- couldn’t decide for whom to vote from Gumberg to Starbucks is tively young. He is only 33. ... and looking at the extremely close. This was something more. “I believe that we need fresh, narrow number of votes Conor The March 13 special election in young leadership in the Demo- Lamb won by, I think they cast Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressio- cratic Party, and Conor Lamb two of those,” DeStefano said. nal District was more than just is the right guy to represent the She called the experience of tight; it came down to a couple people of the area,” he said. canvassing as “exhilarating,” and hundred ballots. Evans also pointed out that his said that since she loves politics, With no official winner declared name, Connor James Evans, is very “there is nothing more exciting by the Associated Press as of press close to Conor James Lamb, some- than getting other people to feel time, Conor Lamb (D-Mt. Lebanon), thing he said “isn’t bad either.” that love and excitement too.” a former federal prosecutor and Ma- Gabriella DeStefano, senior po- Michael DaPos, a junior politi- rine, declared victory at 1 a.m. on AP Photo litical science and international rela- cal science major with a pre-law March 14 over Rick Saccone (R-Eliz- Conor Lamb celebrated his tight victory over Rick Saccone in the special election. tions major, is not from the district, concentration and an English mi- abeth), a Pennsylvania state house but worked as a canvasser in support nor and is active in Westmoreland representative for the 39th District. Since the resignation of for- the 18th by 20 points over Hill- of Lamb throughout February. Can- County Republican politics, was With all the votes counted and re- mer Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Upper ary Clinton. vassing meant showing up every Sat- disappointed by Saccone’s loss. ported, Lamb holds a 627 vote lead. St. Clair) in October triggered Before his resignation, Mur- urday and Sunday morning at 9 a.m. “Last night’s result was a disap- The New York Times and NBC News the special election, the area phy had won his past three elec- in an office in Carnegie. pointment for Pennsylvania Repub- called the race in Lamb’s favor on the has seen intense national atten- tions, dating back to 2012, hand- “[Canvassers] would each be licans and, likewise, Republicans evening of March 14. tion. Former Vice President Joe ily, with no Democrats running handed a packet outlining our ‘turf,’ across the country looking to build The 18th District consists of a Biden and Rep. Tim Ryan (D- against him in 2014 or 2016, ac- or area of the 18th District, we on the success of President Trump’s combination of Allegheny County Youngstown) from neighboring cording to Ballotpedia. would be in for the day,” she said. first year in office,” he said. Pittsburgh suburbs like Moon Ohio both came out to campaign With the 18th District being Then, DeStefano said, they DaPos said he was proud of Township, Mount Lebanon and for Lamb. Saccone saw the vis- so close to Duquesne’s campus, would be driven out to their “turf” how Saccone ran the race. Bethel Park, along with parts of its of President Trump, Donald many Duquesne students voted and have around 100 home ad- “He is a genuinely good man, Washington, Westmoreland and Trump Jr., Vice President Mike in the election or participated in dresses of registered voters they which can sometimes be hard to Greene Counties. The district may Pence and White House aide Kel- the campaign. were responsible for visiting. find in politics ... Rick worked not exist by November 2018, as lyanne Conway. Connor Evans, a senior bio- “Individually, we would go to hard and had an army of troops the Pennsylvania Supreme Court The district was seen as a Re- medical engineering major, the address, knock on the door on the ground, loyal to a fault, threw out the old congressional publican stronghold. In the 2016 made sure to vote yesterday and and try to convince whoever an- map and drew new districts. presidential election, Trump won cast his ballot for Lamb. swered that Conor Lamb was the see LAMB— page 12 AD hit with multiple violations Students across nation FRAT— from page 1 stage mass walkouts 3.I Endangering the Health or Safety of another Person; and Code 3.N, which outlaws “acting protesting gun violence in violation of the anti-hazing policy found in the Policies, In- AP — They bowed their heads in students poured out. At others, formation and Guidelines section honor of the dead. They carried signs just one or two walked out in defi- of the Student Handbook.” with messages like “Never again” ance of administrators. Mickler said that as a result and “Am I next?” They railed against They lamented that too many of the violations, “Alpha Delta is the National Rifle Association and young people have died and that prohibited from hosting events the politicians who support it. they’re tired of going to school involving alcohol during their And over and over, they repeat- afraid they will be killed. probation period, which ends ed the message: Enough is enough. “Enough is enough. People are in May 2019. They understand In a wave of protests one histo- done with being shot,” said Iris that failure to comply will re- rian called the largest of its kind in Fosse-Ober, 18, a senior at Wash- sult in chapter suspension from American history, tens of thousands burn High School in Minneapolis. Duquesne University.” of students walked out of their class- Some issued specific demands for She said that each chapter of rooms Wednesday to demand action lawmakers, including mandatory Greek Life is to follow a risk man- on gun violence and school safety. background checks for all gun sales Courtesy of Alpha Delta National Fraternity Twitter agement plan that is outlined in The crest of Alpha Delta, the fraternity which was placed on probation by Duquesne. The demonstrations extended and a ban on assault weapons like the the Student Handbook. If there from Maine to Hawaii as students one used in the Florida bloodbath. is a violation, then the office gets semester for all new sorority and night, big brother-little brother/ joined the youth-led surge of ac- While administrators and teach- involved. fraternity members that both big sister-little sister events or ac- tivism set off by the Feb. 14 massa- ers at some schools applauded “When the Office of Greek Life introduces them to Greek Life tivities and member initiation.” cre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas students for taking a stand — and is made aware of possible risk at Duquesne and educates them The Pi Chi Chapter of Alpha High School in Parkland, Florida. some joined them — others threat- management policy violations about how to identify hazing and Delta was founded in 2007 on “We’re sick of it,” said Maxwell ened punishment for missing class. by a chapter or chapter member, how to report incidents,” Mickler Duquesne’s campus. It had pre- Nardi, a senior at Douglas S. Free- As the demonstrations unfolded, we investigate, meet with the or- said. This semester’s event had a viously been the Pi Chi Chapter man High School in Henrico, Vir- the NRA responded by posting a photo ganization representatives and panel consisting of Public Safety, of the Alpha Phi Omega National ginia, just outside Richmond. “We’re on Twitter of a black rifle emblazoned then determine whether to move Pittsburgh Action Against Rape Service Fraternity, but seceded going to keep fighting, and we’re not with an American flag. The caption: forward with either a mediation and other organizations. and joined other more tradi- going to stop until Congress finally “I’ll control my own guns, thank you.” process or conduct hearing with The no-alcohol policy is made tional chapters to form Alpha makes resolute changes.” The protests took place at schools the University’s Office of Student very clear, she said. Delta National Fraternity. The Students around the nation left from the elementary level through Conduct,” she said. “Our Office of Greek Life staff ideological split was over Title IX class at 10 a.m. local time for at college, including some that have Mickler stressed they host emphasize to all Greek organiza- legislation that required Alpha least 17 minutes — one minute witnessed their own mass shootings: a variety of programs to edu- tions and new members that no Phi Omega to be cogendered, ac- for each of the dead in the Florida About 300 students gathered on a cate Greek Life members about alcohol may be present at any new cording to Alpha Delta National shooting. Some led marches or soccer field at Colorado’s Columbine Duquesne’s policies and risk member program, activity or rit- Fraternity website. rallied on football fields, while High, while students who survived management strategies. ual of the chapter,” Mickler said. Ted Klasnick, Duquesne’s chap- others gathered in school gyms or the Sandy Hook Elementary School “For example, Greek 101 is a “This includes, but is not limited ter president, did not return a re- took a knee in the hallway. attack in 2012 marched out of New- mandatory program held every to, activities associated with bid quest for comment by press time. At some schools, hundreds of town High School in Connecticut. 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff editorial 113 College Hall St. Patrick’s Day about 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 more than binge drinking

editorial staff Happy early St. Patrick’s Day, Duquesne. editor-in-chief Zach Landau Because we are incredibly boring news editor Raymond Arke prudes here at The Duke, we wanted opinions editor Ollie Gratzinger to take a moment to remind you all of features editor Hallie Lauer this one fact before you go out and get a&e editor Nicolas Jozefczyk wasted this weekend: sports editor Adam Lindner St. Patrick’s Day is grossly insensi- photo editor Kailey Love tive and dangerous. layout editor Hallie Lauer Now breathe. Breathe. Exhale. administrative staff Please hear us out. adviser Bobby Kerlik To start, it was not that long ago that ad manager Madison Pastrick the Irish in America were treated like email us: [email protected] second-class citizens. If you’re fortu- nate enough to have living grandpar- ents, ask them about the 1960 election. Ask them about the panic over an Irish Catholic running for president. You’ll be shocked. The Irish faced discrimi- nation in employment, housing, you “So remember, name it, for much of the same reasons that other minorities are discriminat- ed against today. look at the stars And don’t get this wrong. We are absolutely not saying that Irish Ameri- and not at your cans are discriminated against today at the same levels as they were 60 years ago. What we are saying is that feet.” treating a day that celebrates an icon of Irish heritage by binge drinking and wearing cheap green trash perpetuates Cartoon by Robert Gwiazda harmful stereotypes from decades ago. Stephen awking S H The idea that all Irish are drunks or alcoholics is still unfortunately com- mon. We, as a staff, have personal Foreign language education in the U.S. must be better instances of friends and family joking about being careful what we drink be- You just read Now tweet If I had a dollar for how many There are proven benefits of need math and science, while a cause of our Irish heritage. While it’s our thoughts. us yours. times I’ve heard students here a bilingual education, includ- math or science major enrolled easy to brush those encounters off, on the Bluff complaining about ing improved memory, stron- outside of McAnulty barely dealing with a loss of trust because @TheDuquesneDuke required foreign language class- ger adaptive capabilities and needs any English courses, let of presumptions of irresponsibility es, I’d be able to pay my Star- a more globalized worldview alone any sort of formal foreign are substantially more biting. So you bucks tab through finals (and I overall. But with only an esti- language education. can see how a day totally dedicated to drink a lot of coffee). mated 15 percent of Ameri- The idea exists that foreign perpetuating that stereotype is, at the Seriously, what is it can public elementary language is not as useful a skill very least, insensitive. editorial with Duquesne stu- schools offering pro- as proficiency in calculus or an Not only that, but St. Patrick’s Day dents and the deeply grams in languages understanding of biology, anat- “celebrations” typically don’t amount ingrained, passion- other than English to omy or physics. It’s much more to anything more than getting as policy ate resentment of small children, fears taboo to flunk Problem Solving drunk as possible. Beyond being the The Duquesne Duke is the student- the world language rise over the con- with Creative Mathematics than patron saint of Ireland, and maybe the written, student-managed newspaper department? The pro- cern that by the time it is to fail Spanish 101, and for whole snake thing, St. Patrick is just an of Duquesne University. It is published every Thursday during the academic fessors are great, the students are exposed some reason, foreign language is abstraction, to Americans, and he cer- year except during semester breaks and books don’t break the to a modern language one of the first things to go when tainly doesn’t garner the type of rever- holidays, and prior to final exams. The bank and you might just Ollie Gratzinger program, they’re either the budget gets tight. ence actual Irish people afford him to Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- learn a cool new skill. opinions editor too old or too busy to Don’t get me wrong; math ions of the editors of The Duke and does the average Joe going to the bar. not necessarily reflect the views of the Yet, if any set of courses achieve proficiency, let and science are important. But Putting all of that sticky cultural students, faculty, administration, stu- earns more eyerolls and heavy alone fluency. no one is out there claiming it’s stuff aside, just the way Americans dent government or the University pub- sighs than foreign language, I’ve Some researchers claim that a waste of time to teach a fourth celebrate St. Patrick’s Day can make lications board. Op-ed columns do not reflect the opinions of The Duke, but yet to encounter it. Why? the critical window for learn- grader their times tables. The one’s skin crawl. We honestly can’t rather are the sole opinions of the col- In truth, the answer might ing a second (or third) language same can’t be said for foreign believe we have to write this, but umnists themselves. be deeper than Duquesne and 9 closes by the time a child com- languages, though. In a coun- drinking to the brink of blacking out a.m. lectures. pletes elementary school, and try that’s rather fond of tooting Letters policy is seriously dangerous. It compro- Letters to the editor must be typed, The issue, I fear, is American. after that, becoming conversa- its own English-speaking horn, mises your ability to make decisions, double-spaced and include the writ- In the United States, only an tional in a nonnative tongue be- folks often push world languag- leaves you vulnerable and you can se- er’s name, school/department and estimated 26 percent of the pop- comes even more challenging. es off to the side while science riously injure or maim yourself. phone number for verification. Letters ulation can speak more than one It isn’t all the students’ fault. fairs and computer science en- should be no longer than 300 words Instead, here are some quick tips and should be delivered to The Duke language. In Europe, an esti- Statistics from the American deavors flourish. for those who still want to celebrate office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed mated 54 percent can speak one Academy show that 44 states, as If America really is the great- but want some advice: set limits to [email protected] by 5 p.m. language other than their native well as Washington, D.C., don’t est country in the world, why Tuesday. The editors reserve the right for yourself, use the buddy system, to edit any and all submitted copies. tongue, 25 percent can speak have enough qualified educators are we illiterate in comparison don’t go to places you aren’t familiar All letters must be verified before being two additional languages and to meet current teaching needs. to our European counterparts? with and have a contingency plan to published. 10 percent can communicate in There’s also something unfair America leads the world in terms get home. three additional languages, ac- about the way required courses of incarceration rates, obesity Corrections/clarifications So this Saturday, feel free to cele- Readers should report any story or cording to The Guardian. are delegated, even at the uni- statistics,military spending, brate and learn about a great cultural photo error to The Duke. All legitimate With monolingualism set versity level. student loan debts and national figure, one that has a special signifi- errors will be corrected in print the fol- as the norm and standard, the Yes, Duquesne’s liberal arts deficit. It’s time we step up as lowing edition. cance to the Duquesne community. United States is falling behind students need four semesters of a nation and become leaders in Just maybe cut back on the Guinness Contact on the world stage. a foreign language, but they also something productive. and try some soda bread or corned email: [email protected] beef instead. Opinions 5 Stephen Hawking lives on posthumously in science

Ollie Gratzinger litical and social literacy and education as opinions editor a remedy to ignorance. It’s no secret that President Trump has made In 1963, Stephen Hawking was given only a plans to cut the endowments provided to cer- few years to live following a diagnosis of amyo- tain institutions that support arts and hu- trophic lateral sclerosis, colloquially known as manities, but with a Commander in Chief who Lou Gehrig’s disease. A few years became 55, tweets unscientific, ignorant nonsense such as, and the young, talented student became the “Perhaps we could use a little bit of that good Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cam- old Global Warming that our Country, but not bridge University — a position once held by other countries, was going to pay TRILLIONS Sir Isaac Newton — and, later, one of the most OF DOLLARS to protect against. Bundle up!” famous scientists in the world. After decades the prospects of American scientific advance- of discovery, curiosity, determination and ment appear to be a little bleak. To deny some- an inspiring sense of humanity and humor, thing as catastrophic as global warming can Hawking died in the early hours of Wednesday and likely will, as Hawking once said, have morning at age 76. cataclysmic and irreversible consequences on Hawking was best known for his star- Courtesy of BBC News the only planet we’ve got. tling brilliance and keen scientific eye, with In 2007, Stephen Hawking fulfilled a lifelong dream of experienceing zero gravity. Wednesday As if that isn’t bad enough, an early draft of morning, he passed away in his home in Cambridge, England, after living for 55 years with ALS. his work in quantum theory and black hole President Trump’s 2019 budget plan included a proposal that would essentially put an end mechanics coming to redefine the course of edly dismissed. In the past, Hawking spoke out warned of asteroid impacts, global pandemics to the funds going toward the International modern physics. But Hawking was not just against President Trump’s decision to withdraw and the consequences of stepping too far into Space Station (ISS) by the mid-2020s, as the a scientist. from the Paris Agreement — a decision which artificial intelligence. Obama-era protections expire in 2024, fa- According to a statement given by his three Trump claimed would be counterintuitive to his Even though Hawking’s passing brings voring instead a more privatized approach to children, Hawking once said, “It would not (problematic) America First policy. great grief to the scientific community American space exploration. be much of a universe if it wasn’t home to the Hawking maintained that the action and beyond, it is imperative that we heed Every day, we inch closer to a dark reality people you love.” Hawking was an inspiration would cause “avoidable environmental dam- his words as the climate change argument to the common soul, a paragon of human for- age,” according to BBC News. (The United intensifies, and as the threat of nuclear in which political demagogues forsake science titude and a rare example of a man who was States will become the only country that isn’t fallout looms like storm clouds overhead. and condemn the research of brilliant minds. not only exceedingly great, but also funda- part of the Agreement, with even North Ko- His legacy will live on in the discoveries he If for no other reason than to honor the legacy mentally good. rea and Syria taking part.) made and the books he wrote, but to hon- of the late Stephen Hawking, we as a society Perhaps now more than ever, we live in a time Hawking was also an active voice in the ar- or the good man behind the great mind, must be tasked with stepping up and challeng- during which science and goodness alike are gument against nuclear war, citing it as one we ought to uphold the values he stood ing the administration’s anti-science rhetoric, threatened by the powers that be, and very real, of the greatest dangers to the survival of the for. Included in Hawking’s ideals were the so that humanity may live on to venture boldly dangerous issues are overlooked and point- human race. Among other threats, Hawking preservation and funding of science, po- into the dreamlike cosmos. California making strides toward cruelty-free cosmetics specific human tissue to replace animal testing. This may Rachel Pierce become the future of animal testing. staff columnist Whether or not the bill (assuming it passes) directly changes our market, I am hopeful that it will at least bring There is a new voice in California’s government, and awareness to the public. Animal testing isn’t lathering a rab- it’s not human. Animal rights advocates created enough bit with our favorite shampoo. Animals are left with burns, uproar that a new bill has been proposed that will change gaping cuts and inflammation, all while living in tight quar- vendors drastically. ters. It is simply inhumane. According to DoSomething.org, State Sen. Cathleen Galgiani (D-CA) proposed the Cali- over 100 million animals are “burned, crippled and abused fornia Cruelty Free Cosmetic Act this past February. The in U.S. labs each year.” In addition, 92 percent of chemicals that work on animals fail in human trials. Not only is animal proposed bill states that it will be “unlawful” for any cos- testing inhuman, it is inaccurate. With only an eight percent metic manufacturer or vendor to sell cosmetics or personal success rate, who would trust this method anyway? hygiene products “if the final product or any component If people saw pictures of abused animals as a result of of the product was tested on animals.” If passed, the bill animal testing, cosmetic and hygiene aisles would look a will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. According to Refinery29, lot different. At least that is what changed my mind. Once those who violate this law will be fined $500 for the first of- I saw abused animals for the sake of beauty, I went home fense and $1000 for the following convictions. and literally threw out any product from a company that In short, no stores or manufacturer in the state of Califor- tested on animals. I now make sure that any product I buy nia can sell any product (deodorant, shampoo, conditioner is cruelty free, vegan and is not sold in China. For those or makeup) that has been tested on animals. While this is looking to convert, some big names that continue to test a big step for animal activists, it is not surprising that such on animals, according to PeTA, are Avon, Victoria’s Secret, Maybelline, Estee Lauder and Clinique. It’s also not hard a bill was proposed in California. Newsweek states that to find products that do not test on animals. In fact, a lot in 2000, the practice of animal testing was banned in the can be found at local drug stores, such as ELF, Urban De- state, but products that tested animals in other parts of the cay and Mineral Fusion. world could be sold in California. This new proposed bill is Companies are thriving without animal testing. Person- like an extension of the previous. If passed, California will ally, I love my cruelty-free products. I wouldn’t know the be the only state in the U.S. to have a law like this. However, difference between shampoo that has been tested or not. All this law would not be new in other parts of the world. it takes is a little research. It is satisfying to know that I am The U.S. is actually lagging when it comes to animal not affiliated with animal cruelty. Individually, we are not going to stop animal testing. But if more and more people rights in terms of testing. Refinery29 reports that al- Courtesy of Allure make the switch, I think large companies will be forced to most 40 global economies, including the European Union There are several countries in which it is illegal to test cosmetic eliminate animal testing. banned animal testing. Though many of these economies products on animals, including the entirety of the EU, Israel, If this bill does pass, it’s not going to halt animals testing. can sell products that test on animals, it is a step in the Canada, New Zealand, Norway, India, Taiwan and more. I foresee this bill stirring questions about the morality of right direction. Unfortunately, there are also countries cial Compassion in Legislation, Cruelty Free International animals testing. If people knew how horrible animal testing was I think people would avoid brands that were not cruelty dragging behind the U.S. and The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. In China, vendors must sell products that are tested on -free. I think that people don’t think too much of it. Animal LUSH Cosmetics is not only known for their famous bath testing is not a matter of opinion, but morals. As people be- animals. In 2017, however, lawmakers lifted this ban for bombs, but for their dedication to a cruelty free market. Ac- come more aware of animal testing and more governments some cosmetics. Hopefully, China continues this direction. cording to Refinery29, LUSH Cosmetics has granted over follow the footsteps of California, it’s plausible that testing Though California has become a trailblazer for animal $2 million to scientists and researchers working to develop becomes a part of our past. rights, they are backed by a few powerful organizations safe alternatives to animals testing. For example, the Lewis If you’re not convinced, I invite you to at the very least and companies. These include LUSH Cosmetics, the So- Bioprinting Team at Harvard University has created organ- search “animal testing,” and then click images.

Opinions March 15, 2018 6 FEATURES Duquesne students go far and wide for Spring Break 2018

Elsa Buehler three courses always. It was very enjoy- staff writer able, but at the same time, I don’t know how the French spend so long on eating hile many students are per- every day and still get work done. fectly content to stay home Wand get some well-needed Miller: I’m not sure that I was really rest during Spring Break, just as shocked by anything in Greece, but I many use the time as an opportunity found it interesting how there are no to travel. Whether it be a beach getaway, skyscrapers in Athens. Our tour guide a road trip or a study abroad course, explained that there was a law passed there are plenty of options available for in Athens that the highest building in students — both through Duquesne and the city would be the Parthenon at the other outside organizations. Acropolis. There are buildings that have This year, three Duquesne students six or more stories, but no real sky- volunteered to share their traveling scrapers, which makes for an interest- experiences, in case you’re consider- ing aerial view of the city and also shows ing breaking up with your couch and how important the Acropolis and its his- branching out next March. tory means to the people of Greece. Courtesy of Dana Dryzal The course “Sacred Places: Faith, History and Geography” looks at how different cultures Where did you spend Spring Break? What expectations did you have for build sacred sites and how those sites give insights into the region’s culture. the trip? What were you surprised Dana Dryzal: I spent Spring Break in to learn? along the crystal-blue water on the Do you have a favorite memory or France, including Cahors, Bordeaux, coasts. This was definitely the case most memorable excursion from Lourdes and Toulouse. Dryzal: I tried to go into the trip with when we visited the island of Aegina the trip? as much of an open mind as possible. and stopped along the beach for a few Maria Miller: I travelled to Athens, However, I was expecting the people hours in the afternoon. Dryzal: The most memorable part of Greece over Spring Break (with day to be very impatient with us since [the When in Athens, though, it was so the trip was going to the observatory trips to Delphi, Mycenae and Aegina — French] are known to have high regard amazing that, when just walking along at Pic du Midi. It is about 9,500 feet all in Greece). for their culture and language. To my the sidewalk or riding the metro, you up in the Pyrenees Mountains on the surprise, everyone was very helpful and would pass by preservation sites — liter- southern border of France. It was an Jacob Salvatore: Jay Peak Resort in kind to us and even spoke in English if ally, there were giant archeological digs amazing sight, you could see miles Vermont. of snow-covered mountains. It was breathtaking. Did you travel with a class or an organization? Miller: My favorite memory from the trip was probably when a group of us Dryzal: I traveled with a class here at climbed Mount Lycabettus in Athens Duquesne called “Sacred Places: Faith, during an afternoon when we had free History, and Geography.” time. The hike up was beautiful and the view from the top of the mountain Miller: I travelled with a Spring Break- was gorgeous, showing the whole city away class offered at Duquesne this of Athens. There was also a very small, Spring. It was a philosophy class, which Greek Orthodox church at the top of the was cross-listed as “Basic Philosophical mountain, with beautiful frescoes. Then, Questions” and “Meaning of Life.” on the way back from the mountain, we stopped at the Greek Parliament build- Salvatore: I travelled with Duquesne ing in Athens and watched the changing Ski Club. of the guards at the Tomb of the Un- known Soldier there. If you were exploring a new culture, Courtesy of Dana Dryzal what shocked you the most? From the top of the Pic Du Midi Observatory, this photo shows the famous French Pyr- enees mountains. The full name of this mountain is the Pic Du Midi de Bigorre. Salvatore: Not one in particular, but the peacefulness and sights from atop Dryzal: There were so many surpris- the mountain were breathtaking. ing things about France, but the biggest they could. It was comforting to know underneath the modern day city, so the surprise was how much time is spent on that they weren’t as mean as people sidewalk sometimes just opens up and eating. In America, even at sit-down din- make them out to be. shows the remains from the ancient city. Any tips for students wanting to take ners, we tend to eat and go. In France, a Spring Breakaway course, or travel dinners are very laid-back and a time Miller: Before traveling, when I Salvatore: I was not sure what to ex- independently next year? to relax. Our dinners took around two thought of Greece, I figured we would pect. [I was] very excited to travel to a to two-and-a-half hours to finish with visit ancient ruins and then spend time new state and experience a new place. Dryzal: If you have the slightest inter- est in going abroad, do it, especially now What do you think you gained from while in college since you probably won’t your experience? right after you graduate. If you travel and don’t like it, then you don’t have to Dryzal: I gained so much from this ex- go again, but you will never know if you perience — a greater appreciation for do if you don’t try. other cultures, history and my own in- ner peace. Traveling opens your mind Miller: This was the third Spring and soul in a way that nothing else can. Breakaway course I have taken at Duquesne, and I’m so blessed to be Miller: I think that I most gained an able to study abroad. The best advice understanding of the ancient mindset in I can give is to plan your Core Classes Greece. The idea that human well-being and Theme Areas for the Spring semes- not only focused on physical health but ters — it can be so easy to study abroad, also intellectual health, as expressed no matter what your major is, through through the use of gymnasiums and Spring Breakaways. I really believe that importance of discussion in places like every student should take advantage Plato’s Academy and Aristotle’s Lyceum. of the study abroad opportunities that

Courtesy of Jake Salvatore Duquesne offers. Low clouds cover the top of a mountain at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont. Jay Peak has 79 Salvatore: I met some great people trails of all different levels and nine lifts within the resort. It also has multiple terrain parks. and made some great memories. Salvatore: Yes, do it. SPORTS 7 NCAAs bring NBA-level talent to Pittsburgh WBB to WNIT — After a 71-65 defeat at the the field of teams situated in Pitts- Adam Lindner & David Borne burgh houses a sleeper right now, hands of the Saint Louis wom- the duquesne duke it very well may be the Hokies. en’s basketball team in the first round of the Atlantic 10 tourna- On the 49th anniversary of Alabama (19-15 overall, 8-10 ment on March 2, it became al- Duquesne’s most recent NCAA Southeastern) most certain that Duquesne had Tournament victory, top teams East Region No. 9 seed — failed to do enough to garner an from around the nation will be- Head Coach Avery Johnson’s NCAA Tournament bid. How- gin play in the NCAA Tourna- team didn’t exactly put together ever, the Dukes were selected to ment at PPG Paints Arena, mak- a glamorous regular season port- the WNIT on March 12, effec- ing 2018 the third year in the folio, but the Crimson Tide had past seven to see the tourney everybody on high alert during tively extending the program’s hosted in Pittsburgh. This year’s the SEC Tournament just last streak of consecutive postsea- draw of teams visiting Pittsburgh week — in large part, thanks to son appearances to 10. Last may even manage to make the the efforts of freshman point year, Duquesne fell in the WNIT’s city the focus of the basketball guard and projected NBA lot- first round to Drexel, 70-47. world for a few days, being that Courtesy of NY Daily News tery pick, Collin Sexton. The ath- — Duquesne will play Miami there is absolutely no shortage Sensational Oklahoma freshman guard Trae Young, pictured above, leads the letic scorer erupted for multiple University in Oxford, Ohio, of star power in a grouping of 30-plus-point performances in NCAA in both scoring (27.4 ppg) and assists (8.8 apg). Young’s play this season on Thursday, March 15, in the programs including No. 1-seeded has many comparing him to two-time NBA MVP sharpshooter Stephen Curry. the tourney’s earlier rounds, el- tournament’s first round at 7 Villanova, No. 2 seed Duke and Young’s No. 10-seeded Oklahoma team will play No. 7 seed Rhode Island at evating his team all the way to No. 7 seed and Atlantic 10 repre- 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 15 at PPG Paints Arena. the SEC semifinals, where it fell p.m. Duquesne Head Coach sentee Rhode Island, among oth- to surging Kentucky. Dan Burt will be absent from ers. Perhaps college basketball’s Wildcats, and this season hasn’t slow down Duke’s high-powered Everything about Alabama’s the contest, as he was suspend- most polarizing player this sea- deviated from recent success- offense. The key for an opponent offense revolves around Sexton, ed by the A-10 for one game son, freshman Oklahoma guard ful seasons for Villanova. The who wishes to knock off Duke is who will be the key to any sort following comments that he Trae Young, leads a Sooners tournament’s No. 2 overall seed, neutralizing Bagley on offense. of success that the Crimson Tide made following his team’s loss squad stumbling into Pittsburgh the Wildcats cruised through plan to have in Pittsburgh or to Saint Louis on March 2 that the early rounds of the Big East Rhode Island (25-7 overall, beyond. Forecasting the future criticized the game’s officials. Tournament, eventually capping 15-3 Atlantic 10); A-10 Regular in March is fruitless, but one — Miami, representing the off the tourney with an overtime Season Champions thing’s certain: Sexton will be a victory over Providence at Madi- Midwest Region No. 7 seed — sight to witness for fans at PPG Mid-American Conference, fin- son Square Garden on March 9 to The Rams have fond memo- Paints Arena. ished second in the conference’s grab their third Big East Tourna- ries at PPG Paints Arena, having East Division behind Buffalo ment crown in four seasons. won the 2017 A-10 Tournament Oklahoma (18-13 overall, 8-10 during the regular season. Mi- With NBA prospects Jalen in the building, and they hope a Big 12) ami fell to eventual tournament Brunson and Mikal Bridges lead- visit back to the Fifth Ave. arena Midwest Region No. 10 seed — champion Central Michigan in ing the way, the Wildcats’ scoring sparks some March magic for Despite managing to win just the MAC semifinals, eliminating attack is a well-oiled machine, them. Thought to be on its way to two of its final 10 games, Oklaho- itself from NCAA Tournament posting the country’s most effi- a second A-10 Tournament title in ma did seemingly enough in its consideration. The winner of cient offense according to Ken- a row, Rhode Island was upset by full body of work to impress the Pom.com. An effective field goal Davidson in the conference final selection committee and land an the Duquesne - Miami game will percentage of 59.7 was tops in the on March 11 in Washington, D.C., at-large berth. The Sooners pos- play the winner of the Delaware nation, too. 58-57. Regardless, the Rams pos- sess a scorer unlike any other in - Georgetown contest, which is Courtesy of New York Post sessed a resume that more than freshman Stephen Curry-imper- scheduled for Friday, March 16 Senior Duke guard Grayson Al- Duke (26-7 overall, 13-5 Atlan- qualified them for a decent seed- at 7 p.m. at Georgetown. Should len (No. 3) hopes to lead the Blue tic Coast) ing in this year’s tournament. Duquesne advance beyond Devils to their second NCAA title in Midwest Region No. 2 seed — Loaded with experienced lead- its game against Miami, Burt four years this March. Allen & Co. Coach Mike Krzyzewski and ers in seniors E.C. Matthews, will take the floor at PPG Paints the Blue Devils ended their reg- Jared Terrell and Andre Berry, would be eligible to return to the Arena at 2:45 on Thursday, when it ular season with wins in seven the Rams hope to shake off their Duquesne sideline. will face No. 15-seeded Iona in the of their final nine contests, but late-season struggles before it’s Round of 64. were ousted in the ACC Tourna- too late. Sophomore Jeff Dowtin This Week in ment semifinals by Tobacco Road is a reliable floor general, and as a No. 10 seed, as well. foe North Carolina on March 9 freshman guard Fatts Russell is a Sports History... There is no such thing as a at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, lightning rod of energy for coach sure thing come March — look New York. Arguably the most tal- Dan Hurley. — On March 15, 1969, at the 2014 Villanova Wildcats, ented team in all the land, Duke Rhode Island forced just under the Duquesne men’s bas- who fell in the Round of 32 as a struggled defensively at times 16 turnovers per game this sea- ketball team defeated St. No. 1 seed to No. 8-seeded N.C. throughout the season’s earlier son, tied for the tenth-highest John’s in the NCAA Tour- State here in Pittsburgh just four stages, but a mid-year strategic average in the country. nament East Regional years ago for proof — but don’t switch to a primarily zone-ori- 3rd Place Game, 75-72. be surprised if one of the teams ented defensive scheme worked Virginia Tech (21-11 overall, ourtesy of ndy yons etty mages C A L /G I Duquesne has appeared that will begin its NCAA journey tremendously well for the Dev- 10-8 Atlantic Coast) Freshman Alabama guard Collin here at PPG Paints Arena man- ils. Now, they hope to once again East Region No. 8 seed — Sexton, likely an NBA lottery pick in the NCAAs twice since ages to make it all the way to the prove to be one of the NCAA’s Led by junior guard Justin in this summer’s draft, leads his then — in 1971 and 1977 Final Four in San Antonio, ei- most dangerous programs come Robinson, the Hokies are back No. 9-seeded Crimson Tide into a — but the win in 1969 re- ther. Certain squads here possess tournament time. in the tournament for the sec- matchup Thursday against No. 8 mains Duquesne’s most seed Virginia Tech. Tip-off time is the chops needed to make a long The pairing of Marvin Bagley ond year in a row under head- set for 9:20 p.m. recent NCAA Tournament run, but only time will tell which and Wendell Carter below the man Buzz Williams. Boasting the win to date. teams are built solidly enough basket hasn’t lived up to the nation’s 39th-most efficient of- sonator Trae Young, who led all — On March 19, 1981, for success in March. enormous expectations that had fense according to KenPom.com, Division I players in both scoring the Buffalo Sabres scored Below, each team is biographed, been set for them, but the fresh- Virginia Tech has shown that it (27.4 ppg) and assists (8.8 apg) nine goals in the second providing college basketball fans men big men both project as top- can hang with anybody with wins this season. period of a game versus the in Pittsburgh with a primer for 1o selections in this summer’s over ACC juggernauts Virginia, Pundits everywhere were this weekend’s NCAA action. NBA Draft. Regardless, the duo Duke, North Carolina and Clem- miffed by Oklahoma’s at-large Toronto Maple Leafs — a helped Duke to achieve the na- son during the regular season. selection to the field, and per- record for goals in a single Villanova (30-4 overall, 14-4 tion’s top offensive rebounding The Hokies are a team that lacks haps rightfully so. However, it’s period that still stands to Big East); Big East Tournament percentage this season (39.1). the big names and starpower that also true that Young could sin- this day. The Sabres beat Champions Throw in guards Trevon Duval, other squads congregated in Pitts- gle-handedly power the Sooners Toronto 14-4 that night at East Region No. 1 seed — Grayson Allen and sharpshooter burgh may have, but are able to to a win now that they’re here. the Memorial Auditorium Excellence has become an ex- Gary Trent, and almost any team supplement their low profile with in Buffalo. pectation for Jay Wright and the in the country will struggle to grit and an all-around attack. If see NCAA — page 12 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Atlantic 10 represented strongly in NCAA Tournament field

Jacob Hebda championship game, 58-57, over A-10 The Wildcats made just one of their final Despite decent individual performances staff writer regular season champion Rhode Island. 13 field goal attempts in the contest. The from their guards, the Dukes could not The title game, which took place just Rams also struggled down the stretch, keep up with Richmond, as they failed to Fans of the Atlantic 10 Conference have hours before the much-anticipated NCAA missing their last four shots. Rhode Island take the lead even once in the contest. The plenty to be excited about following the Tournament Selection Show, was about as ended up going the final 2:49 without Spiders controlled the boards by a 33-23 conclusion of the league’s annual men’s exciting a game as you could wish for. scoring at all. margin and shot a hot 57.4 percent from basketball championship tournament, It was a close matchup throughout, as In the game’s deciding moments, star the field, compared to Duquesne’s com- which was played in Washington, D.C., an eight-point advantage for Davidson in freshman guard Kellan Grady hit a shot to pletion percentage of 45.1. from March 7-11 at Capital One Arena. In the second half proved to be biggest dif- give Davidson a 58-57 advantage with just The Spiders’ offense was powered by what was considered a down year from the ference between the teams throughout the over a minute to play. Rhode Island was freshman guard Jacob Gilyard. Held score- season’s outset for the A-10, the confer- entire game. unable to capitalize off of some late oppor- less when Richmond visited A.J. Palumbo ence still managed to send three of its 14 However, if you are a fan of offensive tunities to put itself back on top, and the Center in January, Gilyard came up big teams to this year’s NCAA Tournament. showcases, this game probably wasn’t for Wildcats held on to win. this time around. The Richmond guard led Representing the A-10 this year on the you. While both teams shot decently well The nail-biting championship game the game with 20 points on 6-of-11 shoot- game’s grandest stage is Rhode Island, St. in the first half, the second half was a com- capped off what was an all-around enter- ing. Gilyard connected on all five of his Bonaventure and Davidson. In the lead-up pletely different story. taining week of competitive A-10 basket- free throw attempts in the contest, as well. to Selection Sunday, most expected Rhode The clubs each struggled to generate ball. Of the tournament’s 13 matchups, The defeat marked the end of an up- Island and St. Bonaventure to qualify for any offense after the break, as Davidson nine were decided by single-digit differ- and-down season for Duquesne. After get- the tournament handily, but Davidson shot 28.6 percent while the Rams com- ences on the scoreboard. ting off to a shockingly hot start in confer- managed to swipe a spot in the NCAA field pleted only a measly 30.8 percent of their However, besides Davidson winning ence play, the Dukes — who were selected by surprisingly winning the conference’s field goals. the tourney title, there were relatively to finish dead last in the conference at No. few surprises otherwise. The semifinal 14 in the A-10 Preseason Coaches Poll — round consisted of the tournament’s top- finished 7-11 in conference, good enough four seeded squads: Rhode Island, St. Bo- for a No. 10 seed in the conference tourna- naventure, Davidson and Saint Joseph’s. ment as well as a first-round bye. Unfortunately for Duquesne fans, the Despite a sobering late-season losing Dukes’ time in Washington was short- streak, a 16-16 overall record is an encour- lived. In Head Coach Keith Dambrot’s aging step in the right direction. Last sea- first-ever A-10 Tournament appearance, son, Duquesne finished 10-22 overall and his team sputtered to an 81-68 defeat an absolutely dismal 3-15 in league play. against the No. 7 seed Richmond Spiders So while the year ended in a bit of disap- on March 8, in the tourney’s second round. pointment for Dukes supporters, there is In his final outing as a Duke, graduate definite cause for optimism in the near fu- transfer guard Rene Castro-Caneddy led ture with a plethora of new faces joining his team with 17 points on 6-of-12 shoot- the team next season. ing from the floor. Mike Lewis II had a Meanwhile, Rhode Island, St. Bonaven- solid performance with 14 points. Tarin ture and Davidson are preparing to repre- Courtesy of Brian Spurlock/USA TODAY Sports Smith, the recently-named A-10 Sixth sent the Atlantic 10 in the NCAA Tourna- From left-to-right, St. Bonaventure players Amadi Ikpeze, Matt Mobley and Nelson Kaputo cel- Man of the Year, chipped in 10 points in ebrate their teams’ 65-58 win over UCLA at the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, on March 13. the loss. see A-10 — page 11 Duquesne’s 2018 football slate includes two FBS opponents

Drew White as part of its non-conference schedule. 11th-straight season in 2018. Duquesne contender St. Francis. Although the Dukes staff writer The Dukes will make their first-ever trip has taken the last two games in the series, lead the all-time series 15-3, the two teams to Amherst, Massachusetts, on Aug. 25 including a thrilling 28-23 road victory have split their past four meetings evenly The Duquesne Dukes officially an- when they open up their season against the last season at Welcome Stadium in Day- at two apiece. nounced their 2018 football schedule this Massachusetts Minutemen. Competing as ton on Sept. 16. After another bye week during the week past week, and after a few tweaks were an Independent at the FBS level, Massa- Coach Jerry Schmitt’s team will then of Oct. 27, the Dukes will travel to Staten made to it on March 9, the final dates and chusetts is Duquesne’s first FBS opponent travel to the Aloha State on Sept. 22 to Island, New York, to play the Wagner Se- locations have been set in stone for the up- since Aug. 30, 2014, when the Dukes trav- take on the FBS’s Hawaii Rainbow War- ahawks. One of the favorites to win the NEC coming season. All game times currently eled to play the University of Buffalo in the riors, who finished the 2017 season 3-9 last season, Wagner disappointed with a remain unannounced. program’s first-ever game versus an FBS overall and 1-7 in Mountain West Confer- 4-7 overall record last year, which included Duquesne’s slate will be possibly its most opponent. Buffalo won 38-28. ence play. The trip is the Dukes’ first trip a 38-0 trouncing by Duquesne on Oct. 7. challenging schedule in the history of the Duquesne’s Aug. 25 game versus the west of the Rocky Mountains since 1947, Duquesne returns home for one last program, as it is set to travel to play two Minutemen will officially occur during when they played San Francisco. home game against Sacred Heart on Nov. Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools “Week 0” of the NCAA football schedule, It will be the first of two trips to Hawaii 3. The Dukes have won seven out of the 10 as this contest will be the earliest into a for the Dukes, as the programs have an- matchups between the two, including the season the Dukes have ever played a game. other game scheduled for the 2022 season. last three after winning 37-21 on the road Massachusetts finished 4-8 last season. The trip to Hawaii will mark the last of last season on Oct. 28. The Dukes will then return home for a the non-conference schedule for Duquesne. Schmitt’s team then travels to Central three-game homestand following its trip to Following a bye week, the Dukes will Connecticut State for its season finale, Amherst, beginning with a Sept. 1 date with then open up their NEC portion of the looking to avenge last season’s heart- Division II Lock Haven. It will be the first schedule when they play host to the Bry- breaking 28-27 Duquesne loss on Nov. 11. matchup ever between the two schools. Last ant Bulldogs on Oct. 6. Bryant defeated In the second-to-last game of the sea- season, Lock Haven finished 2-9 overall Duquesne in last season’s finale, 38-29, son last year, with the NEC title and a trip and 2-5 in its conference, the Pennsylvania when both teams had already been elimi- to the FCS playoffs on the line, the Dukes State Athletic Conference (PSAC). nated from postseason contention. lost in gut-wrenching fashion, missing a Following the Dukes’ matchup with the Duquesne will remain on home turf the last-second 18-yard field goal try. Bald Eagles, the Red & Blue will host Val- following week as well, when crosstown In all, the Dukes are set to play three paraiso on Sept. 8 at Arthur J. Rooney NEC rival Robert Morris makes a trip to first-time opponents in 2018 in Massa- Athletic Field. Last season, the two teams the Bluff. The Dukes handled the Colo- chusetts, Lock Haven and Hawaii. The met in an early non-conference thriller at nials handily last season, winning 51-14 Dukes went 6-2 against teams on their Valparaiso which the Dukes left victorious on Oct. 14 in Moon Township. Duquesne upcoming schedule last year, losing to from, with a 45-40 win to show for. will look for its sixth-straight win against Central Connecticut State and Bryant, Another Pioneer Football League team Robert Morris in the next installment of respectively. Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics Running back A.J. Hines (No. 32) evades a will come to play the Dukes when Day- the series, set for Oct. 13. Duquesne will presumably enter the sea- tackle from a Central Connecticut State de- ton visits Pittsburgh on Sept. 15. The two On Oct. 20, Duquesne will travel to Lo- son as a favorite to win the NEC, returning fender on Nov. 11, 2017, at Rooney Field. non-conference rivals will meet for an retto, Pennsylvania, to face perennial NEC many of its starters from last season. March 15, 2018 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Blue’s Clues series revamped for new season Week’s Events Josiah Martin staff writer St. Patrick’s Day Sasquatch Search Hike fter more than a de- March 18 at 1 p.m. cade off the air, Nick- elodeon’s acclaimed Join the North Country Trail As- A sociation at the Bevington Boat children’s series Blue’s Clues is returning for a 20-episode sea- Launch to wear green and hike son in the near future. up a scenic hill where Bigfoot has Nickelodeon provided details been sighted in the recent past. of the reboot in a press release on March 6, in which the company Little Match Girl Passion states that the new episodes will Courtesy of Nick Jr. March 17 & 18 at 8 p.m. feature a “refreshed signature Nickelodeon is holding a casting call to find the new host ofBlue’s Clues. The open call is being held Saturday, April In collaboration with The 14, in Burbank, CA. Nickelodeon is seeking people between the ages of 18 and 25, with special talents being a plus. look.” The release was accom- Homewood Cemetery Historical panied by a photo of the show’s submission of video auditions. problems. It appears that Nick- series will differ from the original. Fund, David Lang is premiering protagonist, Blue, redesigned in a The casting call will take place elodeon intends to carry this Within the press release, the new his 2008 Pulitzer Prize winning three-dimensional style. on April 14 in Burbank, California. aspect of the show into its new episodes are referred to only as a work, Little Match Girl Passion, The show traditionally fea- Both Burns and Patton were white generation. “remake,” and Cyma Zarghami, at the Homewood Cemetery tured a live action host against an and male, but the new iteration of “Preschoolers are encouraged president of Nickelodeon Group, Chapel in Squirrel Hill. Admission animated setting and supporting the series may see a break from this to interact with the action on- refers to them as the “new, mod- for students is $13, and tickets cast. The host would solve prob- pattern. The public description of screen by answering questions, ern version of Blue’s Clues.” can be purchased at https://www. lems with the help of paw print the casting call asks for “females pointing out clues, jumping on In the original series, creator showclix.com/event/match-girl. clues from Blue. Steve Burns and males who can play 18-25 their feet and playing along,” ac- Traci Paige Johnson also provided hosted from 1996 to 2002, and years old, all ethnicities.” cording to the press release. the voice of Blue. Nick Balaban Donovan Patton hosted as Steve’s The casting call also asks for The script to be read by audi- voiced Mr. Salt and composed upcoming brother Joe from 2002 to the se- those auditioning to have “a natural tioning actors features the host much of the show’s iconic music, ries’ end in 2006. Nickelodeon connection with the camera and will solving an episode’s problem by alongside Michael Rubin. It is un- has announced an open casting empower the home viewer to feel using the visual clues provided by clear if these or any former cast releases call to find a host for the new it- important, respected and smart.” Blue, while leaving pauses for in- and crew will be returning for the eration of the series. Interactivity was an integral put from the home audience and new series. Love, Simon Following last week’s an- part of the original series, where speaking directly to the camera. Production on the series is set March 16 nouncement, all time slots for young viewers were encouraged This is consistent with the con- to begin in the summer. The press the casting call have already been to respond to questions asked cept for the original series. release promises that the show Simon is your average 17-year- filled. As a result, the event’s by the host and play a perceived Aside from redesign of the main “will have a new generation of old trying to navigate high school, website has since added a link for active role in solving on-screen character, it is yet unclear how the preschoolers searching for clues.” relationships and hiding his big secret — he’s gay. In a first for the movie industry, Love, Simon is a studio-made romantic The Outsider lacks enjoyable, accurate story comedy with a closeted gay protagonist. Neil Runge staff writer Tomb Raider March 16 n Martin Pieter Zandvliet’s newest movie, The Outsider, A young woman trying to make IJared Leto plays Nick Lowell, her own path, Lara Croft cannot an American prisoner of war in understand the disappearance of 1950s Japan. After meeting a gang her father when she was a teen. member during his time in jail, Not willing to accept that he’s Lowell trades his freedom to join gone forever, Lara goes on an the yakuza. adventure to find him. Even with a basic plot, and sparse dialogue, this movie does not know Courtesy of Netflix what to do with itself. The story Netflix’s original movie, The Outsider, has received poor ratings despite having Jared Leto as the main protagonist. is bland, and the characters, with only bare hints of backstories, feel to be anything more than just an ac- On top of a lifeless story and one- Also, the setting was interesting (at Micro like they could have easily been in- tion film. It attempts to be a mind- dimensional characters, there are least when the viewer got to see it). terchanged with each other. The fe- ful movie about post-war Japan and historical inaccuracies as well. With a All in all, The Outsider was aw- review male characters serve as mere plot falls short. When a romantic sub- bit of research, it’s easy to know that ful. The cast of characters and story devices, and the other Japanese plot is brought up (almost out of no- the yakuza rarely ever trust Ameri- were devoid of any real substance. characters seem as if they’re just where), it gets pushed aside in favor cans. In The Outsider, rival yakuza I felt as if I was only getting enough Lil Boat 2 pawns in Nick’s story as a white of gore, violence and, unfortunately, families both have members that are information to move along Nick’s man in a foreign country. Nick’s story. Americans. Now, this doesn’t ruin the narrative. This dedication to one Yachty seemed to distance Additionally, when women are This piece of media doesn’t fol- movie, but it certainly doesn’t help man’s story leaves the audience himself from the pop-like feel that shown, they’re heavily sexualized. low through with any of the com- when stacked on top of the other ra- wanting more from an interesting he established in Teenage Emo- There are numerous scenes where plicated subplots that it starts. cial issues this feature presents. and well-acted cast. tions, instead opting for a sound silent women dance naked or get This motion picture felt crowded Admittedly, there were a few If you’re interested in the topic seemingly crafted much more for shoved around. The love interest of and yet still lacking so much. The things about this showing that I of the yakuza or 1950s Japan, then those in hip-hop circles. “SELF this film is nearly assaulted, preg- main plot is just barely resolved enjoyed. The Japanese cast sur- look elsewhere. These works will MADE,” “Baby Daddy” featuring nant and ordered around for her when Nick becomes another ex- rounding Jared Leto are astound- give a more accurate and certainly Lil Pump and Offset and “66” supposed safety. ample of the white savior trope. ing. They played the characters more in depth account of that time with Trippie Redd are highlights, Before I went into this film, I was Nick gets thrown into Japanese amazingly, and their efforts made period. On the other hand, if you but a majority of the songs that prepared for a mindless action mov- culture, and by the end of the mov- up for Leto’s subpar performance. really love Jared Leto and have the only feature Yachty on them are ie that almost anyone could get lost ie, he is the leader of his gang; he The film score tried to help the desire to look at his face for about largely forgettable. in. However, I was mistaken. Where is the “best” of a environment that story along when the narrative was two hours, this movie is just the — Adam Lindner The Outsider falters is when it tries he barely knew at the start. lacking, and at times, it succeeded. thing for you. 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE “Farewell” fittingly ends Before The Storm

Nicole Prieto Max’s departure radically affected her life, and it staff writer gives us more insight on how Max struggled to get on par with Chloe in early LIS scenes. Deck Nine leaves players various hints about eck Nine’s prequel to the first season the kind of person Chloe used to be: a nearly of Life is Strange officially conclud- straight-A junior high report card, neatly script- ed last December, leaving players ed homework assignments from her childhood D and a decidedly un-punk bedroom proudly to decide the fate of Rachel Amber’s relation- ships with her parents. But fans who bought displaying Max’s early photos. But some things the Before the Storm Deluxe Edition have been never change, either. Chloe is endlessly senti- left clamoring for the game’s bonus episode, mental and wears her heart on her sleeve. She released March 6 — starring 14-year-old and has a hard time throwing anything out in her 13-year-old Chloe Price and Max Caulfield, re- room no matter how much it makes sense to do spectively. “Farewell” marks fans’ last opportu- so. And though Chloe might deny being gushy, she will not let Max forget about how much nity to spend time with these memorable char- Courtesy of Deck Nine acters and does not disappoint in going out with Chloe cares for her. Marking an end to Deck Nine’s Life is Strange: Before the Storm, “Farewell” follows Max and Not unexpectedly, the bonus episode is the an emotional bang. Chloe’s childhood friendship, bringing more backstory to the relationship explored in the original It is September 2008. Chloe and Max, tasked shortest of any in the series with a runtime of with clearing out some of Chloe’s old things in pretty amazing Chloe all throughout BTS, bring- on every object she observes, which comes with about two hours. At the Deluxe Edition’s price, her bedroom, have come up with a unique so- ing back the original magic of Burch’s voice in consequences. Players can choose, for example, it would have been nice to see more content, lution for getting rid of a few dolls: blow them an episode centered on the series’ main pro- to dig deeper into the things troubling Chloe in particularly if it meant coming at the expense up with firecrackers. Property damage and fun tagonists is fitting. Telle reinvokes the voice she her early days at Blackwell. Beyond that, try not of Mixtape Mode or the Outfit Pack. At the very and games aside, it turns out the girls have more used for young Max in the LIS photo flashbacks, to get too excited at the idea of picking up ob- least, seeing Chloe and Max spend time outside problems than either is willing to admit to the sounding softer and more cautious than her old- jects and shoving around furniture. of the bounds of the Price household — say, the other upfront. Chloe just started high school at er counterpart. The improved lip-syncing and This is not an episode that capitalizes on me- beach, lighthouse or even Max’s home — would the prestigious Blackwell Academy and is deal- facial expressions that Deck Nine employs in chanics like time traveling or back-talking; it is have been interesting. Deck Nine may have ing with its naturally attendant drama. Max is BTS carries over into “Farewell,” making Chloe all about character development. The levelhead- missed an opportunity to put the pair on a more struggling to tell her best friend that she is mov- and Max’s interactions lively and interesting. edness that Chloe displays in “Farewell” is al- memorable journey tracing their childhoods to- ing to Seattle in only a few days. With the pair’s Gameplay wise, Deck Nine has certainly hon- most jarring. She is still playfully foul-mouthed, gether, but at least it did not miss the mark in time together short, they make the most of the ored its commitment to the series’ love of fetch but she lacks the defensiveness and emotional wrapping up their story. afternoon with one last adventure courtesy of quests. As Max, players are tasked with running barriers that players have contended with from Regardless of what can be said about the their childhood selves: finding the mysterious around Chloe’s attic and backyard to retrieve the get-go in the series. From Max’s perspective endings for LIS and BTS, Deck Nine’s biggest treasure they hid away five years ago. items crucial to finding the treasure. In some in LIS to Chloe’s abrasive personality in BTS, we accomplishment in “Farewell” is giving us a The episode marks the return of voice actors ways, the episode is a lite version of Gone Home have expected seeing Chloe occasionally react polished product from start to finish. The story Ashly Burch and Hannah Telle as Chloe and — minus any real puzzles. The charm is ulti- in excess to innocuous situations. It is a sad re- Max, respectively. While Rhianna DeVries is a mately in Max’s propensity to snoop and reflect minder (yet again) of how her father’s death and see CHLOE — page 12 Logic’s Bobby Tarantino II portrays authenticity

Sean Armstrong staff writer

ogic’s new mixtape Bobby Taran- tino II, debuted March 9, and it’s L likely not for fans of Logic’s previ- ous work on Everybody. The music opens up with an introduction starring pop-culture icons and cartoon char- acters Rick and Morty. In this opening, the two debate whether to listen to “mixtape” or “album” Logic — both showing different sides of the rapper and having divergent purposes.

Eventually, they settle on Logic’s mixtape side, Courtesy of Def Jam Recordings and this is where Bobby Tarantino II begins. With the release of his new mixtape Bobby Tarantino II, Logic announced his Bobby Tarantino Versus Everybody Tour. The 33-date tour starts in Boston, MA. This intro establishes that the new work will be unlike the album that made the rap- per a sensation last year. Mixtape Logic, as he night,” but not in the way people would ex- it for? The record is not for people who want body. While the rapper may brand this work as has branded himself, is not about delivering a pect: “Everybody know I be / In the club VIP a larger meaning that culminates throughout not for fans of his album side, that may not be message or playing to any other typical tropes (sike, not me).” the course of the album. This mixtape is not entirely accurate. of the rap genre. The rapper doesn’t condemn any of the life- for those who hate usual rap subjects, nor for Logic’s mixtape doesn’t speak about respect- To be sure, Logic talks about topics that anyone style choices he addresses but states they are people that cannot accept the dorkiness that is ing everyone’s individuality like Everybody could hear by flipping on the radio, but he does it not for him. The idea of taking a rap trope then instilled throughout the piece. did, but what the work does demonstrate is the for an audience that isn’t usually addressed. He rejecting it in the following line(s) is a trend for Logic is a rapper who has brought a Rubik’s value of being an individual. The rapper spoke does it for people that, like him, don’t always fit this mixtape; the previous examples are just Cube on stage with him and began his latest about the value of respecting one’s identity be- into the prescribed idea of “normal.” two of the more obvious instances. artistic endeavor with a dialogue between two fore, but with this mixtape, he challenges listen- This can be seen on the second track, “Over- For the fans that fell in love with the rapper’s cartoon characters, which is something not ers to actually do the very thing he touched on night,” where the first verse says, “All these music over the last 10 months, this mixtape is many, if any, rappers would do. This dorkiness in his last album, by accepting him. bad b*****s say they love me, I already know probably not for you. That being said, this re- is key to understanding that this mixtape is not Bobby Tarantino II is typical of pop-rap in / Check the, check the bling that’s on my fin- cord still has quality throughout if the listener about promoting any kind of agenda or cham- the beats it uses, in its featured artists and in its ger ’cause I’m married.” He brings up a subject puts in the work to understand what the pur- pioning any ideas, but about Logic just having marketing, but there still is some uniqueness in emblematic of the pop-rap genre, then gives pose is: Logic simply trying to be who he is and fun with his work and being authentic. the way the previous three points are used to his own take on it. He talks about the rap norm be unapologetic in doing so. That is where the strength of this mixtape subtly instill individualism through authentic- then rejects that same norm for himself. This begs the question, if Bobby Tarantino lies: demonstrating many of the ideals Logic ity. For that, this mixtape is the first and maybe Later, Logic talks about partying on “Mid- II is not for fans of Everybody, then who is has expressed in previous works like Every- the only must-listen pop-rap album of the year.

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Close election ends in Chloe’s 44 - Julius Caesar is stabbed to death Democrat Lamb’s favor 1493 - Christopher Columbus returns to LAMB — from page 3 core group of people who did not beginnings vote for Trump determined to CHLOE — from page 10 Spain after his first trip to the New World right alongside him,” he said. “It vote in every election against Re- was an honor to stand with and publicans,” he said. rewards players who take the time work for him in this pursuit.” He also explained that at- to interact with every object in each 1890 - German Chancellor Otto von Bismark DaPos warned fellow Repub- tempts by Saccone and the Re- area. From a pair of concert tickets, licans not to lose momentum in publican Party to tie Lamb to we learn that Max’s awkward dance is dismissed future elections. far-left ideas and Nancy Pelosi moves in LIS Episode 1 may have “I would caution my party not “didn’t work because he just ran been gleaned from younger Chloe. to fall victim to what I like to call on economics.” And throwing around a ball in the 1939 - Hitler occupies and annexes the ‘Obama Problem,’ which is Kyle Kondik, managing edi- backyard can trigger a particularly Czechoslovakia basically the potential for mid- tor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, a touching scene between the pair. term and off-year complacency respected weekly online newslet- “Farewell” is a serious reflection on due to President Trump’s not ter based out of the University of Max and Chloe’s ironclad relation- being on the ballot,” he said. Virginia, painted a pessimistic ship that stays true to the characters 1958 - USSR performs atmospheric nuclear “Now’s the time to buck up, rec- picture for Republicans. whose shoes we have gotten to walk test ognize and admit our mistakes “This was a terrible result for in. If you can bear the mood whiplash, and make sure we take the steps the Republicans and it is indica- it is an episode worth revisiting again. necessary to ensure we don’t tive of larger problems for Re- make them again.” publicans as they try and hold Dave Weigel, a national politi- the House,” he said. cal correspondent for The Wash- Also warning Republicans ington Post, had been in-and-out about the fall was Clifford Bob, See something? of the district five times since No- the chair of Duquesne’s political vember when Lamb was picked. science department. get Weigel said that it’s no surprise “I see the outcome as a clear pdates Say something! the Democrats have claimed the rebuke for Donald Trump from u win, calling the move “strategic.” Democratic voters — and a warn- “It’s a kind of result that makes ing that Republican moderates in an instant! sense that Democrats are declar- may no longer be motivated to Leave us a ing victory. 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