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.