September 1, 2016 Volume 96 Number 3 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Slain A chance to try something new Nursing former moms student need honored space

Carolyn Conte staff writer

Nestled near the hidden wom- en’s restroom on the third floor of the union, mothers from all over Duquesne’s campus — students, teachers and staff — are offered a space to nurse their babies. Courtesy of Andrea Savatt Police found the body of Ryan Ramirez, This lactation room, unknown and 21, of McKees Rocks, last Thursday unnoticed by most of the Duquesne community, was created in late 2013 Brandon Addeo and includes a comfortable chair, a news editor table to pump breastmilk, an electric outlet, a supply table and a door that Twenty one year-old former automatically locks to ensure privacy. Duquesne student Ryan Ramirez, The room, which cost approximate- who was found dead of a gunshot ly $5,000, is designed for women in wound Thursday in Washington need of balance between work and County, was a caring, generous and parenting responsibilities, according playful person who loved sports to Ryan Dawson, associate director of and working with children, accord- human resource management. ing to his family and friends. “We want to provide a safe, Police discovered the body of Kailey Love/Photo Editor friendly environment where our Ramirez, of McKees Rocks, in a Duquesne students visit tables of campus student groups on A-Walk Wednesday, Aug. 31, for the annual Duquesne Expo. wooded area in Hanover Town- see NURSING — page 2 ship. Police have arrested and charged Kristopher Lott with crim- inal homicide in his death. Ramirez attended Duquesne be- Center for Wellbeing to offer new services tween the fall 2013 and fall 2014 semesters, according to Duquesne Health Services will now have spokeswoman Rose Ravasio. Raymond Arke staff writer the ability to prescribe psychiatric He majored in education before medications. This will cut down on prematurely leaving the program Students seeking help with physi- the need for students to be referred at Duquesne and went on to work cal and mental illnesses can get a to off-campus providers, according full time at his father’s woodwork- wider range of care with the creation to Thomas. ing shop. Ramirez also worked part of the Student Center for Wellbeing. Other departments are adding time at a daycare, Precious People Comprised of parts of Duquesne’s more programs as well. The recre- Childcare, in Mars, according to recreation department, Health Ser- ation department will be offering Ramirez’s friend Andrea Savatt. vices, and the Counseling and Well- new yoga classes which incorpo- An avid fan of the Los Ange- being Center, the new department rate philosophy. Thomas said they les Lakers, Ramirez loved to play seeks to give students a one-stop will be focusing on “[encouraging] pickup basketball with friends and shop for care. a more robust image of femininity.” his brothers, Savatt said. Dr. Ian Thomas, assistant vice He said the new Student Cen- “With his competitive and play- president for student wellbeing and ter will help promote a person’s ful ways, he always had to find a the director of the student counsel- “wholeness.” way to win, whether it was in a ing center, said the Health Services “The collaboration was needed so Kailey Love/Photo Editor game of backyard basketball, vid- department will begin offering com- as to emphasize first and foremost eo games, or simply playful banter A meditation room in Fisher Hall. The newly formed Student Center for Wellbeing prehensive care, which includes the the fundamental unity of the hu- offers new benefits for students seeking assistance for mental health problems. with friends and family,” she said. hiring of family practice physicians man person in his or her identity as Savatt added that Ramirez will and nurse practitioners, as well as a mind, body and spirit,” he said. ingfully contribute” to societal evo- hire of a full-time wellbeing coach, be remembered for his “contagious physician assistant. The center hopes to keep stu- lution through “expansion” of their whose role has yet to be defined, smile” and “goofy personality.” These new employees will be dents both healthy and happy, ac- awareness. Thomas said. Also, a future goal is “Ryan brought people together and able to focus on ailments common cording to Thomas. There will be new features as part to create a central location for the that has become so apparent by the to a college campus, as well as treat He added Duquesne is committed of this merge. new center — at the time, each de- medical emergencies, he said. to creating people that will “mean- Another new addition will be the see RYAN — page 2 see WELLBEING — page 3 opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... Leaping for A corner of Schmitt gets New security Love history extension rules How the Oakland roof Unearthing secrets Dukes, Schmitt Cultural District unveils jumper can teach us a of the Lourdes prepare to defend new plan to keep lesson ... Grotto ... NEC title... patrons safe ... @theduquesneduke PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 9 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE bluff briefs DU bike club ranks in top 30 nationwide Brandon Addeo “Exercise has never been easier Italian film festival to news editor because I think riding my bike is benefit quake victims really fun,” she said. Duquesne’s Model European It might not be basketball, but Anna Tang, an international ad- Union Club is hosting an Italian Duquesne finally beat Pitt in a missions assistant for Duquesne and film festival to benefit victims sporting competition. one of the cyclists in the challenge, of last week’s deadly earth- In the National Bike Challenge also sees biking as a way to work out. quake in Italy. 2016, 12 Duquesne cyclists ped- “I hate going to the gym and I In collaboration with the aled their way to rank 29 out of like to exercise, and I like to be Honorary Consolate of Italy in 201 universities nationwide. Pitt outdoors,” Tang said. “If you’re Pittsburgh, the EU Club will sell cyclists brought the Panthers to going to the gym every day for an tickets for $5 for the screenings, the no. 43 spot, and their neigh- hour, you can definitely just build which are open to the public. bor, Carnegie Mellon, ranked 4th in biking to your commute.” The money raised from the in the country. Lampe also works as an or- event will be donated to the Ital- The National Bike Challenge, ganizer for BikeDUQ, a campus ian Red Cross, according to EU a yearly event sponsored by the advocacy group which promotes Club advisor Carla Lucente. charitable organization People- bicycle transportation. He said he The decision to start the fund- ForBikes, runs from May 1 to bikes to work “nine to 10” months raiser stemmed from the “long Sept. 30 each year. Competitors out of the year, commuting 24 tradition” of disaster relief be- use the National Bike Challenge’s miles round-trip to Shaler Town- ship, which is a 50 minute ride tween Italy and the United States, website to track how far they’ve Kailey Love/Photo Editor each way. Lucente said. biked each day. Those who rank Twelve Duquesne faculty and students biked about 4,700 miles in the National “The Italian ‘Protezione Civile’ highly have a chance at winning Bike Challenge 2016. Duquesne ranked 29 of 201 colleges across the nation. “Unless it’s going to snow or was among the first­ ... foreign bicycle equipment in monthly ice, I’ll ride in,” Lampe said. agencies to aid in the relief ef- drawings. The reasons to bike far outweigh forts post-Hurricane Katrina,” This year, 12 Duquesne stu- possible.” sor of biological sciences in the the reasons to drive, he said. she said. dents and faculty biked about For second year doctorate Bayer school, said this year’s “[Biking is] good for my health, The screening date has yet to 4,700 miles over the five month chemistry student Cassandra performance from Duquesne has it’s good for my mood … it’s com- be announced. challenge period. Hanley, one of the 12 Duquesne been below average — last year paratively inexpensive, there’s David Lampe, advisor for the cyclists, joining the National Bike Duquesne riders logged around no downside to it,” Lampe said. Duquesne Bike Club, led the Challenge was a way to analyze 11,000 total miles. “It’s nice to just ride home, not POLICE briefs charge for the Dukes. her daily routine. Hanley said she traveled over plugged into anything, just me “[The challenge] is aimed at “Since I ride my bike [to 1,000 miles — 8 miles each school fighting the cars back home.” Howdy, partners! Cousin getting people to bike more,” Duquesne] every day, it’s nice to day from her home in north Oak- Hanley also prefers to ride rath- PB’s got a lot of crime to tell Lampe said. “Over the past few see a visual representation of the land — during the 2016 challenge. er than drive around Pittsburgh. you about today. years I’ve tried to get as many data [on the website],” Hanley said. She said riding that far was a good “I love getting out to see the city Last Tuesday, a student re- people at Duquesne to do this as Lampe, an associate profes- workout. ported their unattended wallet see BIKE — page 12 and cell phone stolen from Mc- Closky Field. On Wednesday, a student said their car was scratched while in the Forbes Garage. Mothers nurse children in Union Family, Later that day, two Towers residents were referred to the Office of Student Conduct af- NURSING — from page 1 friends ter Residence Life discovered nursing moms can feel comfort- marijuana and paraphernalia able,” Dawson said. in their room. recall The room was created in response Last Friday around 4 a.m., to the federally mandated Affordable a man stole bagged ice from Care Act, which requires that em- from an ice vending bin on ployers must offer “reasonable time” Ryan Bluff Street near Rooney Field. for mothers to nurse in a private Charges of theft and receiv- space, “other than a bathroom, that is ing stolen property were filed RYAN — from page 1 shielded from view and free from in- against John M. Macellaro Jr. trusion of others” according to text of immense support his family has re- of 78 Ruth St. in Pittsburgh. the Affordable Care Act. ceived throughout the past week,” she Also last Friday, a student said In Pennsylvania, mothers may said. “[He] was an incredibly passion- someone hit their parked car in breastfeed “in any location, public or ate person who was forever focused the Locust Garage. private,” according to the Freedom to on making people smile.” On Saturday morning, an Breastfeed Act. There is no policy at Ryan’s aunt, Lori Pintar, said peo- underage student was found Duquesne on breastfeeding in public, ple can learn from Ryan’s example. drunk in front of Towers and according to Dawson. “He lived his life everyday with was referred to the Office of Parsons acknowledged breastfeed- Kailey Love/Photo Editor kindness and [by] helping others Student Conduct. Not long af- ing can be a sensitive topic. The lactation room is on the third floor of the Student Union. Nursing mothers can and trying to make our world a better terward, another intoxicated contact Duquesne’s human resources department to gain card swipe access to the “I think public breastfeeding is place by sharing a smile, a hug, a kind underage student was found room, which they can reserve for time slots of 30 minutes each to nurse babies. very natural and women should word or just joking around to make on Seitz Street and was also re- feel comfortable with it. Women difficult for them to find a time that “It seems like it’s not reasonable us laugh,” Pintar said. “I suggest you ferred to the Office of Student should have the right to, or have their bodies are lactating when they to make just one lactation room honor him by not saying goodbye, but Conduct. a private space if they are not are on a break, and when they have in a campus this huge,” Parsons by continuing his life’s journey in [a] On Sunday, two students — there are a lot of women who enough time to pick up their babies said. “You also have to think about way he would be proud.” were found with pot in St. would want a private space,” Par- from the campus daycare, accord- where are their babies?” she said, Pintar said the family is working Martin’s and will be sent to sons said. “Some people feel un- ing to Mary Parish, graduate assis- “There is the oversubscribed day- with the Charlie Batch Foundation chat with the Office of Student comfortable because they have tant for the Center for Women’s and care on campus that is a 10 minute to set up a memorial fund in Ryan’s Conduct. Also that day, an in- different ideas of who to share Gender Studies. walk [from the union]… so I am name to support the Foundation’s toxicated underage student was their bodies with.” There is no current standard wondering if it is in reality a [suf- Project C.H.U.C.K. youth basket- caught outside St. Ann’s, and Dawson said mothers may re- set by state or federal law which ficient amount of time].” ball league, to “strengthen ... the will also make a trip to the Of- serve 30-minute time slots in the dictates the amount of space Lori Koelsch, director of un- community through Ryan’s love of fice of Student Conduct. room by contacting the Office of required for nursing mothers. dergraduate psychology and basketball.” On Monday, a student said Human Resources through Brigitte However, associate history pro- a nursing mother, said she is Family and friends remem- their wallet was stolen while they Szivos, associate director of opera- fessor Elaine Parsons worried a grateful to have the option of us- bered Ryan Ramirez in a Mass were working out on the second tions in the Union. single lactation room might not ing the private lactation room, of Christian Burial Tuesday at floor of the Power Center. Mothers sometimes find the time be enough for mothers spread out calling it a “good first step” from St. Malachy Church in Kennedy slots are filled up already. It can be across campus. Duquesne. Township. September 1, 2016 News THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 Trump visits Mexico for chat with President Nieto visit, a dispute arose over the most that gave rise to Adolf Hitler. Agreement, which Trump has for an apology,” said Esteban Il- contentious part of the billionaire’s Pena Nieto did not repeat such called the worst trade deal in his- lades, the editor of Nexos maga- plans to secure the U.S. southern criticism Wednesday, but acknowl- tory. Pena Nieto suggested there zine. “The lowest point of the border — his insistence that Mexi- edged Trump’s comments had was room to improve the trade most painful day in the history of co must pay to build that wall. “hurt and affected Mexicans.” deal, while the New York busi- the Mexican presidency.” When answering questions “The Mexicans deserve every- nessman promised to promote After saying during his Republi- from adjacent lecterns before a one’s respect,” he said. trade deals that would keep jobs can primary campaign he would Mexican flag after his meeting at The trip and the later dispute, in the Western Hemisphere — use a “deportation force” to ex- the official residence of the coun- arriving 10 weeks before Amer- a departure from his standard pel all of the estimated 11 million try’s president, Enrique Pena ica’s presidential Election Day, “America First” rhetoric. people living in the United States Nieto, Trump said Wednesday came just hours before Trump Trump’s presence Wednesday, illegally, Trump suggested last the two men didn’t discuss who was to deliver a highly anticipated his first meeting with a head of week he could soften that stance. would pay for a cost of construc- speech in Arizona about illegal im- state abroad as a presidential can- But he still says he plans to build tion pegged in the billions. migration. That has been a defin- didate, sparked anger and protests a huge wall — paid for by Mexico Silent at that moment, Pena ing issue of his presidential cam- across Mexico’s capital city. For- — along the two nations’ border. Nieto later tweeted, “At the start paign, but also one on which he’s mer Mexican President Vicente He is under pressure to clarify just of the conversation with Donald appeared to waver in recent days. Fox bluntly told the celebrity busi- where he stands in the Wednesday Trump I made it clear that Mexi- Trump stayed on script after nessman that, despite Pena Nieto’s night speech, which had been re- co will not pay for the wall.” the meeting, reading a statement hospitality, he was not welcome. scheduled several times. With the meeting held behind from notes and politely answering “We don’t like him. We don’t Trump’s running mate, Indi- closed doors, it was impossible to shouted questions from reporters want him. We reject his visit,” Fox ana Gov. Mike Pence, told CBS AP Photo know who was telling the truth. about his promise to force Mexico said on CNN, calling the trip a “po- earlier in Wednesday that Trump Republican presidential nominee Don- But the difference in how Trump to pay for a wall along the border litical stunt.” would make clear “that there will ald Trump speaks during a joint state- and Pena Nieto recalled their between the two countries. Pena Nieto was less combative be no path to legalization, no ment with Mexico’s President Enrique talk was an example of the politi- “We did discuss the wall. We as he addressed reporters along- path to citizenship. People will Pena Nieto in Mexico City Aug. 31. cal risk taken on by two unpopu- didn’t discuss payment of the wall,” side Trump. He acknowledged need to leave the country to be lar politicians who arrived at the Trump said. the two men had differences and able to obtain legal status or ob- AP — On Mexican soil for the meeting having spent months Writing later on Twitter, Pena defended the contribution of tain citizenship.” first time as the Republican quarreling from afar. Nieto said the subject was among Mexicans working in the United Campaigning in Ohio, Demo- presidential nominee, a firm but Trump began his campaign by the first things the men discussed. States, but he described the con- crat Hillary Clinton jabbed at measured Donald Trump defend- deriding Mexico as a source of He has for months said “there is versation as “open and construc- Trump’s Mexican appearance as ed the right of the United States rapists and criminals, and piled no scenario” under which Mexico tive.” He and Trump shook hands she promoted her own experi- to build a massive border wall on in the months to come as he would pay for the wall. as the session ended. ence working with foreign lead- along its southern flank, stand- attacked Mexico over free trade, “From there, the conversation ad- Pena Nieto’s performance came ers as the nation’s chief diplomat. ing up for the centerpiece of his illegal immigration and border dressed other issues, and developed in for immediate condemnation “People have to get to know that immigration plan in a country security. Pena Nieto responded by in a respectful manner,” he added. from his many critics in Mexico. they can count on you, that you won’t where he is widely despised. condemning Trump’s language, Those issues included the “Pena ended up forgiving say one thing one day and something But within hours of Trump’s saying those were the sort of words North American Free Trade Trump when he didn’t even ask totally different the next,” she said. ‘Madeline’ downgraded to tropical storm Duquesne merges AP — Forecasters on Wednesday while the island was under the downgraded Hurricane Madeline hurricane warning. “It’s like, ‘Oh to a tropical storm as it veered past my God, are we going to get flat- health Hawaii’s Big Island, but officials tened or what?’” reiterated warnings to prepare for Elsewhere, the National Hur- heavy rain and strong winds. ricane Center said Tropical Storm centers The National Weather Ser- Hermine had formed in the Gulf vice downgraded the storm as its of Mexico and was centered about WELLBEING — from page 1 winds decreased to 70 mph. Its 350 miles from Tampa, Florida. It center wasn’t expected to make was expected to pick up speed and partment is still housed at its cur- landfall on any Hawaiian island. approach the northwest Florida rent location. Still, the Big Island and Maui coast Thursday night. A warn- Dessa Mrvos, director of County were under tropical storm ing was dropped about a tropical Duquesne’s Health Services, be- warnings. depression that had been moving lieves the merger will lead to better “It doesn’t matter if it’s a strong toward North Carolina. contact between the departments. tropical storm or a category 1 hur- In Hawaii, Peggy Beckett, a re- “Our office has always collabo- ricane,” said Eric Lau, a meteo- tiree and beekeeper, stopped at a rated with our colleagues in the rologist with the weather service. Hilo supermarket to pick up on- Counseling and Wellbeing office “If you have 70 mph winds verses ion bagels, cheese, cold cuts and … [now] that collaboration will be 75 mph winds, it’s still a strong salad to add to her canned food more intentional.” storm, so residents still need to at home. She also has a cooler Under the new setup, Mrvos is be prepared.” with ice plus a portable burner AP Photo optimistic that much more can Meanwhile, Hurricane Lester and batteries to get her through This satellite image taken Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 and released by NASA shows be accomplished to benefit stu- was about 1,000 miles from Ha- the storm. Hurricane Madeline, left, and Hurricane Lester over the Pacific Ocean. dents’ health. She said it is now waii and expected to drop to a Noting the lines of people at more convenient for a student to tropical storm by Sunday. the market, Beckett said peo- pantries, stowing lawn furniture emergency shelters. receive care from multiple on- The developments came as ple were getting prepared but and preparing for power outages. President Barack Obama is campus sources. merchants boarded up shop win- weren’t panicking. Employees boarded up win- scheduled to visit Oahu this “Students seen by counselors in dows along Hilo Bay and shoppers “There’s always a lot of disbelief dows at Hulakai Store, a surf shop week. The White House was Counseling and Wellbeing can also snatched supplies of food and wa- on the island that the storms will in Hilo. “We’ll probably keep it up tracking the weather but didn’t have their care needs continued ter from grocery store shelves af- really be as big and bad as fore- till Sunday, waiting for the second anticipate changing Obama’s with providers in Health Service, ter initially being told the island cast,” she said, noting that she and one to come through,” said super- schedule. and vice-versa,” she said. could be hit by its first hurricane her partner had taken precautions visor Renee Balanga. The Hawaiian islands of Maui, The Student Center for Wellbe- in a quarter-century. to protect their beehives. Gov. David Ige has issued an Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe ing also offers students the abil- “Hopefully our roofs stay on, Bettencourt manages several emergency proclamation for were under a tropical storm ity to “have exercise ‘prescribed’ and our houses don’t float way or vacation rental properties, and both storms, allowing the state to watch, but there were no alerts for them by our clinicians,” get blown away,” Big Island resi- her own home sits a few blocks quickly spend money. Big Island for Oahu or Kauai. which would allow for them to dent Mitzi Bettencourt said as she from the ocean. She and her schools were closed and about a On the Big Island, Hawaii Vol- be enrolled in Power Center pro- covered walls of glass windows neighbors were stocking their dozen facilities were outfitted as canoes National Park was closed. grams, according to Mrvos. 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 The cost of college: editorial staff Barnes & Noble editor-in-chief Kaye Burnet supply prices too news editor Brandon Addeo opinions editor Rebekah Devorak high for students features editor Seth Culp-Ressler a&e editor Sean Ray Don’t shop at the campus sports editor Andrew Holman bookstore. asst. sports editor Natalie Fiorilli If you’re a student, you already photo editor Kailey Love know there are much better (and asst. photo editor Bryanna McDermott cheaper) places to buy your text- layout editor Leah Devorak books than the campus bookstore. Amazon, Ebay and even dubious- administrative staff ly legal digital download sites are adviser Bobby Kerlik all options for people who want to ad manager Natalie Fiorilli avoid dropping hundreds of dol- e-mail us: [email protected] lars on books. But, contrary to its name, the Barnes & Noble bookstore on Fifth Avenue sells more than just books — it can be a convenient place to You can cut buy school supplies for students living on campus. all the Convenient? Yes. Affordable? No. A quick perusal of the school supplies available on the bottom flowers but floor of the bookstore reveals $8 three-ring binders and $6 note- you cannot books. Everything from clothing hangers to batteries to notecards is more expensive than students Cartoon by Shelby Wasil keep spring might be used to paying at their local Office Max or Wal-Mart. from coming. if i do say so myself... For students who are stuck on Y campus without a car, the Barnes & Noble store is one of very few Pablo Neruda Pittsburgh dead last in US startup index options for purchasing school Cleveland finally has one single Bazaar christened Pittsburgh as tax rate in the United States at 9.99 supplies. Students can walk to piece of evidence to use when try- “America’s Most Underrated City.” percent. Only Iowa — at 12 percent a CVS store downtown for pens You just read Now tweet ing to convince others why it’s a Not only does this new study — has a higher rate. Texas and Ohio and notebooks, but the selection our thoughts. us yours. better city than Pittsburgh. damage our pride, but it points do not have corporate income taxes is limited. The Ewing Marion Kauffman to a sizable weakness in the city’s at all, which could play into why they If the need is not urgent, stu- @TheDuquesneDuke Foundation, a Kansas City-based makeup. Pittsburgh is home to have more startup businesses. dents can wait until the weekend private business foundation, re- headquarters for major corpora- This may be looking at it all and take a 30-minute Loop Bus cently released its 2016 Index of tions such as Google and Uber, and through dark-colored glasses, but ride to Target for binders, batter- Startup Activity. According to its it will soon be hosting Facebook. one thing is for certain. Small start- ies and highlighters. But if your website, this index ranks major But where are the burgeoning up businesses have a huge impact on professor demands that you have editorial metropolitan areas in “new entrepreneurs? Why aren’t the local economy, and that’s some- a three-ring binder by Friday’s business creation activ- they taking the Steel City by thing that any town and its residents class, you’ll probably be tempted ity and people engaging in storm like they are in Las can benefit from. to cough up the $8 at B&N. policy business startup activity.” Vegas, San Francisco and Entrepreneur Magazine estimated “Well,” you might console The Duquesne Duke is the student- Out of the 40 cities Miami? that in 2012, there were between 25 yourself, “all college book- written, student-managed newspaper listed within the study, That’s a difficult ques- and 27 million small businesses with- stores are pricey.” There’s just of Duquesne University. It is published Pittsburgh came in last tion without a clear in the United States that accounted no avoiding it, right? Wrong. every Thursday during the academic You don’t even have to go far; year except during semester breaks and for the second year in answer. One reason for 60 to 80 percent of all jobs. A holidays, and prior to final exams. The a row. According to may have to do 2013 Forbes article cites that startup just take a short trip out to Oak- Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- the index, the city’s with the fact businesses are responsible for the land. Somehow, the University of ions of the editors of The Duke and does population of new that starting generation of 65 percent of new jobs Pittsburgh’s bookstore manages not necessarily reflect the views of the to sell the same size plastic bind- students, faculty, administration, stu- entrepreneurs is your own busi- since 1995. The same article also says dent government or the University pub- just 0.12 percent ness isn’t a sure that these businesses raked in a total ers for less than $4. A 10-pack of lications board. Op-ed columns do not pens is less than $3. (or 120 people for Rebekah Devorak thing. Where revenue of over $989 billion in 2011. reflect the opinions of The Duke, but The Duquesne bookstore has a every 100,000), down opinions editor there is reward, there is Cities that underperform in creat- rather are the sole opinions of the col- soft monopoly on school supplies umnists themselves. from 0.15 percent in risk, and that risk could ing new businesses therefore under- 2015. By comparison, the number- be driving these potential business perform in creating new jobs. While because there is no real compe- Letters policy one ranked city Austin, Texas, has moguls to pursue tamer, more stable Pittsburgh is home to small busi- tition close by. The only way to Letters to the editor must be typed, a rate of 0.60 percent, up from just avenues. According to the U.S. Bu- nesses – all one has to do is explore incentivize the store to lower its double-spaced and include the writ- er’s name, school/department and 0.55 percent in 2015. reau of Labor Statistics, only about any of the 92 neighborhoods to see prices is to shop elsewhere until phone number for verification. Letters Cleveland, in case you’re wonder- half of all new establishments sur- that – there is definite room for im- the store is forced to make sup- should be no longer than 300 words ing, ranked number 37, a remark- vive the first five years. After that, it provement that should be considered plies less expensive. and should be delivered to The Duke Take advantage of sites like office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed able three spots ahead of Pitts- dwindles down to a bleak 33 percent seriously. It’s alarming that the num- to [email protected] by 5 p.m. burgh, with a rate of .15 percent. going the distance of a decade. ber of people creating their own busi- Amazon.com and Walmart.com, Tuesday. The editors reserve the right Failure is quite the peculiar posi- With the job market looking so nesses has actually backtracked since where you can order supplies at to edit any and all submitted copies. tion for Pittsburgh to be in – twice uncertain in numerous fields, peo- 2015, especially when the benefits are affordable rates and have them All letters must be verified before being shipped to campus. Take a few published. now – because the city has gotten ple young and old might not want to bountiful. so used to being among the best at a bet it all (whether that be whatever As a city of proud Yinzers, we extra minutes and walk to the Corrections/clarifications number of things in recent years. For is left from student loans or a retire- haven’t made a habit of losing to Market Square CVS. If your fam- Readers should report any story or ily lives close by, ask you parents photo error to The Duke. All legitimate example, Travel + Leisure named ment fund) on a dream that is statis- Cleveland in anything recently. errors will be corrected in print the fol- Pittsburgh to its esteemed and glob- tically destined for downfall. Let’s not start now. to bring you supplies the next lowing edition. ally-diverse “Best Places to Travel” Another major issue is related to time they visit. It might seem like an inconve- Contact list for 2016. In 2015, Zagat titled business taxes. According to the Tax Rebekah Devorak is a senior journal- Pittsburgh the number one city for Foundation, Pennsylvania has the ism and advertising major and can be nience, but it could save you money email [email protected] food. Just two weeks ago, Harper’s second highest corporate income reached at [email protected]. in the weeks and months ahead. THEDUQUESNEDUKE 5 Pitt offers coverage for transgender students Shivani Gosai versity reported that he had been it is a private, Catholic institution student columnist using a bathroom that was not with conservative and traditional corresponding with the sex on his societal views. The University of Pittsburgh birth certificate. Johnston sued When asked what Duquesne recently announced it will offer the university, and four years could do differently to show its health care services for transgen- later, his case was settled out of support, Cris Wildman, a junior der individuals in its faculty and court in March 2016. at Duquesne and non-binary in- staff, effective August 15. In 2015, the university back- dividual, said, “I definitely think John Kozar, assistant vice tracked and advised faculty and explicit welcoming of trans stu- chancellor for human resources students to use the restrooms cor- dents, like explicitly saying, ‘We at Pitt, said the coverage for these responding with whatever genders support transgender students services is the update of a 1965 they identify with. and their ability to live authenti- order prohibiting discrimination Pitt has become more welcom- cally,’ and bringing in counselors on the basis of sex in employment ing and supportive of transgender or people for the medical center practices by the U.S. Department students and faculty. The univer- who are knowledgeable about of Labor. sity is currently offering primary, trans-related care, … and unisex The university’s Office of Hu- reproductive and sexual health bathrooms.” man Resources sent a letter to fac- care at its Student Health Services Two groups on campus that ulty and staff last week announc- Center, as well as local referrals to welcome LGBTQ+ individuals are ing the health care, which consists specialty care and hormone treat- the Gender Forum club and Lam- of behavioral health support, med- ments. ba (Gay, Straight Alliance). ication and gender reassignment Duquesne University does not The Gender Forum is a club surgery. Cosmetic surgery will not seem to be as amicable or sup- founded by Elizabeth Harris, a be covered by the university. portive as Pitt to members of the senior at Duquesne, that seeks to This change in healthcare for Pitt’s LGBTQ+ community, be they stu- create a safe space for individuals faculty and staff is a huge step for dents or faculty. to be themselves and raise aware- AP Photo LGBTQ+ rights; however, this is not Duquesne does not report ness on gender issues locally or The University of Pittsburgh’s classes started Monday after orientation. For the first exactly new. There are 74 colleges any specific services or help for globally. time, the school will offer health care coverage for transgender staff and faculty. and universities in the United States transgender/LGBTQ+ students “I want to make something that that cover hormones and gender-af- on its Student Wellbeing web- is a space for people to talk about the university “prohibits and come if their medical and men- firming surgeries for students under page. Any student is welcome to gender issues, because I feel like does not engage in discrimina- tal health concerns are acknowl- their student insurance, according to go to counseling or health servic- it's difficult to talk about things tion or harassment on the basis edged by the university. Genny Beemyn from Campus Pride. es, but the LGBTQ+ community like that at Duquesne,” said Har- of a person's race, color, gender, Duquesne University has a won- The University of Pittsburgh has is never explicitly welcomed or ris. “I know a lot of people who sexual orientation, age, religion, derful mix of individuals of all been inconsistent with its policies acknowledged. Hormone treat- have felt ostracized or alienated national origin, marital status, races, religions and sexual orienta- on transgender individuals. ments for transgender individu- because they don't have a space genetic history, Veteran status, tions, and with continuous support In 2012, Pitt reported that stu- als are not available at health to talk about how difficult it is to or disability,” and while there is and non-judgment, we will contin- dents were required to use the services. be a woman, or queer, or trans- no outright discrimination, there ue on the right track to creating a bathroom in compliance with There is more Duquesne can gender. Gender, I think, affects is nothing specifically offered for safe space for everyone. their birth sex. Later that same and should be doing for the LG- everyone in so many ways that we the LGBTQ+ community at any of year, Seamus Johnston, a Pitt- BTQ+ community. How the uni- don’t even realize.” the Health & Wellness centers on Shivani Gosai is a junior journalism Johnstown student and transgen- versity fails to acknowledge these Duquesne has an explicit non- campus. The students and staff major and can be reached at gos- der man, was expelled. The uni- groups should be no surprise, as discrimination policy stating that at Duquesne will feel more wel- [email protected]. Oakland roof jumper demonstrates dating downfalls pened to flowers, dinner and a movie for have an equally nerdy Harry Potter obses- a first date? Today, if you spend enough sion. It’s the chance to not hide behind a time swiping right on Tinder, you can make screen and learn if you could handle more some generic Friday night plans with a ran- activities together. dom guy across town. If you’re lucky, you First dates seem difficult enough with get- might make a Snapchat friend on Carson ting to really know one another as the main Street and spend the rest of the semester goal in mind. I think we are only further deciphering their selfies, asking any friend complicating the process if we can’t even who will listen, “He sent me the puppy fil- agree on whether or not we are truly on a ter. What does that mean?” first date. Maybe that’s a conversation to It doesn’t help that college makes spend- have, and if it takes the pressure off, men- ing money on dates nearly impossible. Or- tion the goal of the date is to find out if there dering pizza is a stretch for some college is anything you have in common. budgets, so flowers for a date are reasonably If it helps make things less daunting, the non-existent. But are we even trying to make study found that other expectations or goals first dates work? for dates were insignificant. For example, If I think about the first date stories I’ve having fun on the date was mentioned by Courtesy of Pittsburgh Police heard Monday morning, there’s an expecta- only a third of the female respondents and Pittsburgh police had to cut a hole into the Oakland Qdoba in attempt to free Birdsong from being trapped. tion that it was going to be a bad date be- only 12 percent of male respondents. That fore the Uber even arrived. Girls are guilty being said, your date probably doesn’t care McCall Behringer Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It took rescue of making plans to be out of dinner before 10 so much about whether you’re getting ice student columnist crews six hours to free him and required p.m., and that’s before they even know the cream or ice skating, as long as they get to the wall inside Qdoba to be completely guy’s last name. talk and learn about you. Dating in college sometimes requires a deconstructed. Fortunately, reports say According to a research study done at Ari- The study might help us understand Bird- leap of faith. Birdsong only suffered an ankle injury zona State University that looked at the rea- song. Maybe the girl he was trying to im- Just ask 22-year-old Grant Birdsong, from which he is recovering. sons college students go on first dates, the press didn’t think this was a date, and he whom the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has iden- I have a few questions for Birdsong. What top first date goal is to reduce uncertainty was simply trying to show her that he was tified as the man who tried to jump between were you doing at 2 a.m on a Monday that and find out if the person is a match. taking things seriously. Then again, maybe buildings in Oakland last week in an attempt made any of this seem like a good idea? Did However, they also found that most part- they agreed it was a date, and Birdsong was to impress a girl. the girl ever speak to you again? Why didn’t ners disagree over whether an outing was an showing her how good he was at roof jump- Unfortunately for Birdsong, he didn’t you just buy her a burrito to impress her? actual date. ing. Regardless of his motivations, I think quite make it. Considering his grand gesture failed in the The study makes plenty of sense. If we we can all learn a valuable lesson here. Put Birdsong was trying to woo a girl when end, he may also be recovering from a bro- only know someone based on their selfies yourself out there and take that leap of faith. he took her to the roof of Bruegger’s Ba- ken heart and a bruised ego. and Tinder profile, of course the first date Just, please, don’t get stuck. gels and decided he would try to jump But if this proves anything, it’s that dating is the chance to find out if we are compat- McCall Behringer is a senior journalism and across the building to the Qdoba next as a college student is just weird. ible. It’s a terrifying and usually awkward public relations major and can be reached at door when he got stuck, according to the Maybe I’m old school, but whatever hap- experience, but maybe you find out they [email protected]. Opinions September 1, 2016 6 FEATURES French connections: The Lourdes Grotto

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loaked in moss and nestled in a far corner of campus away from the C hustle and bustle of A-Walk, the Grotto provides the perfect spot for prayer- ful meditators, day-dreamers, stress-relief seekers and sunset watchers alike. But de- spite the frequent visits it receives, many Duquesne students have little to no idea when, why or how the Grotto came to our little Bluff. The Grotto, also known as Lourdes Grotto, is located behind Old Main, over- looking the Monongahela River and the North Hills. The strategic location was hand-picked by then university president Rev. Vernon Gallagher, explained Thomas White, the university’s archivist. At the time, he said, Duquesne more closely re- Kailey Love/Photo Editor sembled a friendly neighborhood than a The Lourdes Grotto, located on the southwestern most tip of campus, was built in the late 1950s as a replica of the “Our Lady of Lourdes” statue in Lourdes, college campus. France. The Grotto is a favorite spot for many students on campus to pray, relax, meditate and watch the evening sun dip below the horizon. This was partially the motivation behind bringing the Grotto to Duquesne. Rev. Gal- the story of the Marian Apparitions in ed an opportunity for bringing students ger has a presence in Pittsburgh, were lagher had a vision of expanding and beau- Lourdes, which began when a 14-year-old and the community together. notable participants in the construction tifying the university property and is cred- girl named Bernadette Soubirous spoke of “President Gallagher was really the first of the stone arc that shields the statues of ited with designing the campus layout we a woman she met in a cave while gathering one who knew how to go out into the com- Mary and Bernadette. recognize today. firewood. munity and get money from people for The statues themselves were imported “Before his work began, the Bluff con- Bernadette claimed to see the woman, campus projects,” White said. “He also from Italy. The figure of Mary arrived in sisted of Old Main, Canevin Hall, the old who identified herself as “The Immaculate picked a project that would benefit and in- 1956, but the Grotto was left unfinished, Rangos building and several neighbor- Conception,” a total of 18 times that year. clude the student body.” missing the sculpture of Bernadette for hood homes that had been converted into During the visits, the woman instructed Plans for the statue, as well as instruc- another year. Growing slightly impatient, department offices,” White said. “We owe Bernadette to pray for the conversion of tions and stones, were purchased from Rev. Gallagher sent a letter to the com- most of what we know as ‘the Bluff’ to him.” sinners. The site was later converted into The Edward O’Toole Company, Inc. How- pany alluding to the statue’s delay. The The Grotto serves as a replica of the a grotto, which was then replicated on our ever, all of the work was completed by president joked with the company that original “Our Lady of Lourdes” statue in very own bluff. Spiritan brothers and fathers, as well as perhaps the statue was one of the 46 casu- Lourdes, France. According to the Sanctu- For Rev. Gallagher, building the Lourdes various student organizations and faculty alties of the sinking of the Andrea Doria, ary of Our Lady of Lourdes official web- Grotto was not only an opportunity to members. The members of Kappa Sigma site, the original grotto was inspired by beautify the campus, but it also represent- Phi, a then-service society which no lon- see GROTTO — page 12 Carie Cunningham on journalism and the move to academia

Seth Culp-Ressler you had to tweet. I think that’s what the future graduates are features editor going to have to know, too. Q: What made you then decide to transition from the field to academia? Professor Carie Cunningham joined Duquesne this year as A: There are lots of rules in journalism: “You start with this the newest member of the Journalism and Multimedia Arts way, and that’s how we do it.” Specifically, my interest is with faculty. Cunningham brings a wealth of broadcast experi- visuals. So if you ever watch your five o’clock newscast, all the ence to the department and will be teaching a number of graphics are constantly moving back and forth and all this classes to translate her work in the field into a practical motion. And I was like, “But why?” My questions and need to education for her students. We sat down with her to talk fulfill that “why” comes into my research. journalism, the world of broadcast and what brought her I wanted to go back to school, and I got my masters in to academia. communication because I was like, “Let’s look at it from a different way.” Is there a better way to communicate journal- Q: To start off broadly, what drew you to journalism ism? My biggest question is, “How do we keep people’s atten- in the first place? tion?” I think some of these rules don’t really have a rhyme A: I guess it also is the way I approach teaching — I like tak- or reason, so I wanted to know that. That’s why I went back ing really complicated ideas and breaking them down into to school. their parts and then being able to explain it to lots of differ- ent people. I think journalism does that, and I think teaching Q: It’s a tricky time to teach journalism with all does that. the changes in the industry. What are you hoping to impart to your students to prepare them for the Q: You spent a good portion of your time in the field industry? of broadcast journalism before coming to Duquesne. A: I think it’s more of an exciting time, personally. A news- Could you expand a bit on those experiences? room is going to look so different in just a couple of years A: I initially, out of undergrad, thought I was going to be versus now. I think the biggest thing I want to impart is being doing weather, and I was going to be a meteorologist. I dou- good storytellers. That’s going to hold true no matter what. bled in meteorology and journalism, and I still really like After just one year I said, “I think I got this.” So I applied Whether the platform changes — let’s say broadcast doesn’t that science background, which I think is unique to a lot and got a promotion to market 11 in Detroit. [Editor’s note: even exist, maybe, right? Maybe it’s all online. The formats of our social science friends. But I got into producing and broadcast news stations are ranked numerically by audi- may change, but you need to be a good storyteller and really started with behind-the-scenes camera work and stacking ence size throughout the U.S.] That was by far one of the get to the meat of a story. shows. So in Reno, Nevada, where I started, I was doing two hardest jobs, a lot of overnights, a lot of weekends. It really shows a day. Every two-and-a-half hours, you’d turn over taught me to dig deep and work hard at all of those things. Q: Anything else you’d like to add? another half-hour show. And it was intense, even for a slow I think, specifically, what was great about those jobs is that A: Something else I really am passionate about, and unique market, just with the amount of work. And there wasn’t a it taught me not to just be [in] broadcast as a TV producer, lot of staff around. but you also had to write for the web, there’s social media, see CARIE — page 11 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 WEEK’s Cultural district updates security rules EVENTS Zachary Landau staff writer Mac Sabbath Sept. 1, 7 p.m. The fast-food centered parody isitors to theaters in the Cultural District metal band will be performing at will start to see tighter security starting the Rex Theater on the South V Oct. 1. Even before then, revelers will be Side. Tickets start at $17. For meeting off-duty officers stationed in their ven- more information to this event, ue keeping watch. please visit These measures are being implemented in re- druskyentertainment.com. sponse to guests expressing concern over recent tragedies at public events across both the coun- MERAUDER try and internationally. The entertainment venues affected by these Sept. 2, 5 p.m. changes include the Benedum Center for the The metal band will be making Performing Arts, the Byham Theater, the Cab- their last ever tour appearance at eret at Theater Square and the August Wilson the Cattivo bar in Lawerenceville. Center for African American Culture. After this show, the band will be New policies include restrictions on every- breaking up. Tickets are $15. For thing from drugs to large bags. Prohibited more information to this event, items include illegal substances, weapons, al- please visit coholic beverages, food, selfie sticks, drones druskyentertainment.com. and beach balls. Kailey Love /Photo Editor “[The Cultural Trust] want[s] to make sure The Cultural District unveiled new security rules, which will begin on Oct. 1. Affected locations include the that our guests’ expectations of safety and se- Benedum Center, Byham Theater, the Caberet at Theater Square and the August Wilson Center. curity are always being met,” said Kevin Wilkes, the Cultural Trust’s new chief security officer. 90-minute safety course about how to handle in effect for a while but have been enforced upcoming Wilkes, who was hired in May after serving emergency situations, including severe weather, sporadically. The hope is for better enforce- as a Pittsburgh Police detective, is spearhead- fires and active gunmen. ment to be practiced in time for the busiest ing these new measures, which include more According to Wilkes, however, the most com- season of the year. releases instruction for staff and volunteers. As part of mon form of emergency is a medical one. “For the Love of Spock” see SECURITY — page 11 this training, ushers will be required to take a Many of these security measures have been Sept. 9 Directed by Adam Nimoy, this documentary examines the life and career of Leonard Nimoy, Can one rap album change the world? famous for playing Spock on the hit science-fiction show “Star an amazing juxtaposition between Leah Devorak Trek.” Zacahry Quinto narrates layout editor slow, soft piano and quick, raw rap. It served as a refreshing reprieve the feature, which saw a limited from the rest of the smooth, mellow release earlier in the year. The t all started on August 21 when album, making it quite memorable. film is also availble for pre- Kanye West put that Frank Another of my favorites was purchase on iTunes. I Ocean album on repeat. “Pretty Sweet,” featuring somewhat Then he returned to Twitter of a faster, more pop-like beat than “Axiom Verge” two days later to further expound the rest of the album. This paired Sept. 1 his feelings for “Blonde,” rap- nicely with “Solo (Reprise)” in or- This independent Metroidvania per Ocean’s newest album that der to fend off the lull that I previ- game is being re-relased for the dropped August 20. ously found myself serenaded into. In the tweets, West called every Don’t get me wrong, though: It Nintendo WiiU. Featuring more radio station in the nation to “come was a good lull, similar to the one than 60 power-ups and items, together” by playing their favorite kids feel as their mothers sing them “Axiom Verge” presents players Ocean song “at least ten times a to sleep – although Ocean’s album with a large, sprawling map to day,” claiming that doing so would definitely is not intended for chil- explore and retro-inspired graph- “make the world a better place.” dren. It simply relaxes people in a ics. The game is also available As with most things Kanye West, Courtesy of Boys Don’t Cry way not many things can do, quite on PlayStation 4 and for PC. It these tweets went viral. “Blonde,” stylized as blond, has become a huge success for musician Frank an accomplishment for the genre. will cost $19.99. I actually found out about them Ocean, making $1 million in profits after one week, according to Forbes. “Blonde” did have its strange while listening to the radio. The two points, though, such as the auto- hosts of the show were mocking his So what to actually expect from The whole thing turned out to be a tuned screaming that closed out comments, pointing out that radio “Blonde,” I had no clue. fantastic mix of slow guitar, soul- “Ivy.” “Facebook Story” also felt stations have playlists and can’t Well, one scan through the al- ful singing and stylistic auto tune, bizarre, probably thanks to it just Micro just randomly pick a song, even if bum, and I was already intrigued – with the actual rapping being very being a French dude talking about West demands they do. mostly because it had 17 songs but minimal. Such was appropriate, his breakup. review They also questioned his extreme also because the song times varied though, for Ocean considers him- And to be entirely honest, even conclusion that “Blonde” could between one and 10 minutes. See- self to be a singer and songwriter though every song was superbly “Stranger Things” change the world – as did I. But ing the huge differences, I instantly as well as a rapper. composed, having 17 of them on the “If you haven’t watched this Netf- while the show hosts didn’t really wanted to press play. Nonetheless, from the lead vo- album was a bit much. It seemed lix exclusive yet, spend the Labor look much further into it, dismiss- The first song, “Nikes,” was cals to the mesmerizing harmonies, like all but four sounded exactly the Day weekend doing so. It’s the ing the comment as typical, dra- soft and slow, a nice intro to what every single song was absolutely same, so after the first 45 minutes, story of a 1980s town plagued matic Kanye, I actually wondered if would end up being a very whim- beautiful. The amount of time, pas- I got bored. by a supernatural monster that the album could, in fact, do what he sical, vibe-y album. And while it sion, love and effort that went into But overall, “Blonde” is solid. starts to kidnap residents. It’s got said. I mean, the guy is a little ridic- was slightly inappropriate at times, making them could truly be felt ev- Will it change the world if every a vibe that feels like a combina- ulous at times, but he’s still a music I honestly expected nothing less ery second, something quite rare radio station plays a song from it tion of ‘E.T.,’ ‘X-Files’ and ‘Pretty auter. Of all people, shouldn’t he at from it based on the few other rap for most music nowadays. 10 times a day? No. Sorry, Kanye. least know if an album will be leg- songs I’ve heard in my life. My favorite song on “Blonde” But will it probably win a couple of in Pink.’ If you love ‘80s nostalgia endary? Ocean’s album, however, is was definitely “Solo (Reprise).” awards this upcoming year? Yeah, and a captivating — although So I decided to give it a whirl. definitely not fully rap — you (Yes, Ocean’s album is long enough I can see that, especially since it’s slightly creepy — storyline, you Here’s the catch, though: I never know, the kind where the bass is to have its own reprise.) This re- already number one on Billboard. will love this.” listen to rap and thus know ab- bumpin’ and the rapper’s going so make of the fourth song on the al- “Blonde” can be purchased for solutely nothing about the genre. fast you can barely comprehend. bum is fast and intense, featuring $9.99 on iTunes. — Rebekah Devorak 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE ‘Don’t Breathe’ is good but overloaded with issues

Sean Ray the movie, when the action really gets under way. a&e editor The abilities of the blind man seem to vary greatly from scene to scene. In one moment, he is able to hear someone breathing in another room, while in another he can’t tell efore I begin this review, let me ultimately state that someone is right next to him. While the film tries to ex- I enjoyed “Don’t Breathe.” It was a fun, suspenseful plain this away as him “focusing” on finding his quarry, it B slasher-thriller that left me on the edge of my seat, does come off as a little inconsistent. and I recommend seeing it. Even his weaknesses aren’t portrayed the same way. To- Got that? Good, because I’m about to complain a lot. ward the end of the film, one of the characters manages to “Don’t Breathe” follows a trio of burglars trying to make activate the man’s house alarm, the blaring sirens harming ends meet in impoverished Detroit. There’s Rocky (Jane his sensitive ears. This might have made sense had he not Levy), the sympathetic girl in an abusive family just trying been shooting a gun the entire movie, something which is to get enough money to escape to California; Alex (Dylan certainly a lot louder and a lot closer to his ears than the Minette), who is the obvious love interest for Rocky; and alarms. finally, there is Money (Daniel Zovatto), the crude, tough- The film’s biggest misstep comes towards the climax. As talking and crime enjoying-member who is obviously go- it turns out, the blind man has a dark secret he wishes to ing to die first. keep—well, a secret and this is the primary reason he is These three companions decide to make one last score: trying to kill the gang rather than just incapacitate them robbing the $300,000 a local blind Iraq veteran (Stephen or call the cops. While I won’t elaborate, the movie makes Lang) got as a settlement from a car crash that killed his a somewhat silly concession to the bad thing the man did, daughter—which he has not spent any of, for some reason. which turns his action from scary to kind of laughably stu- However, this former soldier isn’t as helpless as the gang pid, killing the suspense. thought he would be, and what was supposed to be an easy It’s hard to explain, but once you see it, you’ll know job turns into a fight for their lives. what I’m talking about. Imagine someone utterly destroy- “Don’t Breathe” makes an interesting stylistic choice ing your car, but then telling you that it’s ok, because they by revealing pretty much everything that will happen in didn’t slash your tires. the first few minutes of its run time. As the group initially Seemingly in tune with the film’s opening sequence, breaks into the house, the camera lingers on various ob- “Don’t Breathe” holds few surprises for the viewer. This jects that will play an important role in the coming plot, might just be the horror movie fan in me talking, but I pre- whether it’s some shards of glass or a hammer hanging on Courtesy of Ghost House Pictures dicted most of the entire plot from the get-go and foresaw the wall. This opening was incredibly enjoyable and a very “Don’t Breathe” is directed by Fede Alvarez, who also directed the every jump scare coming. nice long-take that is so rarely seen in modern horror. 2013 remake of “Evil Dead.” Sam Raimi produced both films. However, while it may not be revolutionary, the film Unfortunately, as the plot goes on, “Don’t Breathe” falls works well with what it does have. There are plenty of good into a lot of the traps and pitfalls so many horror films few of these scares come out of nowhere, they are frequent horror moments to be had, they’ve just been done before make these days. An over-emphasis is placed on jump enough to be annoying. That’s not to say there aren’t better but not with the same level of polish. Sometimes, formulas scares rather than real suspense or terror. While only a terrifying moments, but they do not come until later on in just work. ‘Kubo’ delivers epic story in flawless stop-motion

Nicole Prieto last of her magic just to get him out of dan- staff writer ger. These are not incompetent villains prone to delivering long-winded monologues. They cclaimed stop-motion studio Laika are powerful threats who hold nothing back delivers another fantastic adventure in their confrontations with Kubo and his A with “Kubo and the Two Strings,” a companions, making his journey to find his modern-day epic set in ancient Japan whose father’s armor all the more desperate. narrative complexity underlies a story about But the film’s beauty and world-building a child’s search for his family. cannot hide its Achilles heel: its convoluted The film opens with Kubo’s mother travers- narrative’s poor staying power. To be blunt, ing a vast, stormy sea — carrying her infant there is a lot going on in too short of a time. son and slicing apart waves by channeling Unlike the simple messages of acceptance her magic through her shamisen, a Japanese and forgiveness portrayed in Laika’s “Para- three-stringed lute. Kubo’s father has just Norman,” “Kubo” leans on long, elaborate been lost to them, and they seek refuge from expositions by its characters to immerse the the wrath of his grandfather and aunts, who, audience in the story. for reasons truly unknown to Kubo, want to The audience is not given much breath- steal away his one remaining eye. ing room to take everything in. After a while, Years later, Kubo (Art Parkinson) takes you only start to notice how long characters care of his ailing parent as her magic weak- speak and how much of the narrative you ens and she grows more forgetful with each are not being shown. A montage of Monkey Courtesy of Laika passing day. Each night, she gives her son “Kubo and the Two Strings” is the fourth movie by Laika. The production company has specialized in and Beetle’s interactions, for instance, would one mandate: Never be out after dark. stop-motion features, with such past films as “Coraline,” “ParaNorman” and “The Boxtrolls.” have better illustrated their evolving rela- To support himself and his mother, Kubo tionship — rather than their campfire con- leads a simple life as a beloved storyteller. ery, innovation and camera work. Where ited Away” or “Porco Rosso,” “Kubo” does fessions about their concerns, on top of some With his own origami magic and shamisen, stop-motion and CGI begin and end are not dwell on explaining why characters have awkward flirting. he weaves together elaborate tales to the en- impossible lines to see. Kubo’s enchanted magical abilities or why many normal people It is an ironic weakness for a studio that tertainment of villagers. But all that changes origami unfolds before the audience in seem unfazed by impossible things happen- spares no detail in visual presentation. when Kubo fails to return home before night- elaborate patterns and gravity-defying dis- ing around them. Thankfully, it is not a fatal one. We are still fall one day — and his evil aunts find him at plays. Painstaking attention to everything One of Laika’s specialties is treading the given effective plot devices, such as the last. Joined by Monkey (Charlize Theron), an from background villagers to individual hair line of small-child-appropriate and night- “play-within-a-play” motif creatively imple- enchanted charm brought to life, and Beetle strands make it easy to forget that the film is mare-inducing, with “Kubo” being no ex- mented with Kubo’s origami magic, which (Matthew McConaughey), a man cursed into a stop-motion production. Audiences are left ception. Kubo’s villainous aunts are entities keep us connected to the characters’ primary the form of a bug, Kubo sets off on a journey as enraptured by the story itself as they are straight out of your childhood fears. They motives. With all the danger around him, we to find his father’s magic armor to protect by a nagging curiosity of how everything is don white masks displaying perpetual, sinis- never forget that Kubo really only has one him from his relatives. put together. ter grins. In their introduction, they emerge goal: to be with his family. There is no doubt that “Kubo” is an artistic The plot is as ambitious as its visuals, from the shadows and relentlessly pursue While its visuals rank a 10 and its story accomplishment worthy of accolades for its and world-building takes off from the first him into the village. They are only stopped attention to detail, character designs, scen- scene. Much like Studio Ghibli films “Spir- by his mother’s intervention, and it takes the see KUBO — page 12

September 1, 2016 arts & entertainment SPORTS 7 DU volleyball looks to return to former dominance gram back into a powerhouse. that time. A big reason Opperman and his making some unforced errors in set three “It’s about taking that next step to really players believe that this year could be spe- that we normally don’t make,” Opperman Andrew Holman wanting to crush your opponents,” Opper- cial is because of their depth. Along with said. “It was nice that our players stayed sports editor man said. “I think it’s about the mental as- their returnees, Opperman brought in a aggressive to finish the match.” pect and getting everyone to buy in.” talented freshman class. He expects setter Afterward, Opperman praised the ef- From 2010 through the 2013, the When the A-10 preseason polls were Dani Suiter and middle hitter Liz Wayne forts of Bazelak as well as junior middle Duquesne women’s volleyball program released, Duquesne was spotted at No. 5. to make instant impacts as they begin hitter Abbey Trzeciak and sophomore set- recorded at least 19 wins in each of those However, he expressed that they “don’t their collegiate careers. ter Sydney McGinn. four seasons. really care” about their preseason rank, So far, the team is off to a 2-2 start after McGinn and Suiter give the Dukes some That four-year stretch also included the saying it is solely based on last year’s per- going 1-2 in the IUPUI Hampton Inn In- depth at the setter position and they will best year in the history of the program, formance and the players each team lost. vitational and recording a 3-2 win (25-22, be the ones faced with filling the vacancy 2013, when the Dukes won both the At- For Duquesne, their biggest loss was 25-21, 24-26, 23-25, 16-14) at Youngstown left by Henry. lantic 10 regular season and tournament graduating four-year starting setter Mary State on Tuesday night. Beginning Friday Duquesne and Rob- championships. In the two years since, the Henry. Henry held the top spot in the Opperman was happy overall with his ert Morris University are co-hosting an Red & Blue have made the A-10 postsea- Duquesne record books as the school’s all- team’s performance versus the Penguins invitational tournament in which the son in both years but have failed to win a time leader in assists — a mark she set just of YSU, but added that they need to avoid Dukes will play four games beginning single tournament match. a season ago. letting their opponents get on big runs. on Friday with a match against Coppin “Throughout spring season and summer On the flip side in 2016, the Dukes now “I felt we had a good tempo with our of- State, as they look to build on their cur- workouts, our team put in a ton of hard bring a lot of experience poised to pro- fense in the first two sets and then starting rent 2-2 start. work,” junior outside hitter Molly Davet pel Duquesne back to an elite member in said. “Since we weren’t very successful last the conference. The Red & Blue have four season, all of us knew that something had starters returning, and 11 of the 15 play- to change. Lifts became a lot more diffi- ers on the Duquesne roster are returnees cult, and our mentality in the gym became from the 2015-16 season. much more competitive.” Opperman expects sophomore Maddie The Dukes are looking to bounce back Bazelak to really grab people’s attention this from a disappointing 14-16 season, which year with her abilities as an outside hitter. concluded with a 3-2 loss to Rhode Island Currently, Bazelak is doing just that, in the A-10 quarterfinals. Talking to Da- with 62 kills, 22 more than her closest vet, it seems evident the team has a new teammate. He is also looking at his vet- identity this season and is focused on in- erans Lacey Levers, Molly Davet, Maddie tensity. Burnham and Sammy Kline to keep the “The team this year is much more com- team focused on their goals. petitive and willing to do anything to Those goals include winning the A-10 win,” Davet said. “Also, our bench is much and clinching a berth in the NCAA tour- deeper this year, which allows practices to nament, but right now Opperman is more be very intense. A lot of new faces in the focused on just getting better with every gym helped us to achieve a new and deter- match and not looking too far ahead of mined mindset.” schedule. Head coach Steve Opperman shared a The team has qualified for six straight courtesy of duquesne athletics similar thought process on how to stop Atlantic 10 Championship tournaments Sammy Kline, Molly Davet, Lacey Levers and Abbey Trzeciak lead their teammates onto the court for a this trend of mediocrity and turn the pro- but has managed only one A-10 title in match. The Dukes will host Coppin State in their first home match of 2016 on Friday at 11 a.m. Buechel placed on FCS Player of the Year watch list Andrew holman proud about being here, playing for questioned about Buechel is his leader- sports editor Duquesne,” Buechel said. “When I got ship. This 2016 campaign marks his third here, that was the whole team goal, you season as a team captain and the unques- know, win the NEC Conference and get in tionable chief of the offense. When the College Football Performance the playoffs. And to be the first team that “I try to be a calming influence, try to Awards (CFPA) FCS National Player of the actually experienced that feeling, it was a always be under control, kind of be the Year Trophy watch list came out, there was cool thing.” halfway midpoint between the coaching a familiar name on that list. On that afternoon, Buechel threw for staff and the team,” Buechel said. “Because It was the name Dillon Buechel. The 423 yards and tied a school record with you’re kind of in a coaching role playing redshirt senior was the first quarterback six touchdown passes. Although the Dukes quarterback, but also guys look to you for to lead the Duquesne Dukes football came up short against the William and leadership and to make plays.” program to an outright NEC conference Mary Tribe, falling by a final score of 52- Combine that leadership, his arm strength championship and the first quarterback 49, it has inspired them to get back in 2016. and his decision-making and it’s a real possi- to guide the Red & Blue to an appearance “Everybody has come back after working bility that Buechel could be named FCS Play- in the FCS Playoffs. hard in the offseason,” Buechel said. “If we er of the Year at season’s end. But it’s going “It was definitely a cool experience to are fortunate enough to get another chance to take a special senior season from him if he see your name up there with some of the to play in the playoffs, everybody is hungry hopes to bring home the hardware. other best players in the FCS,” Buechel to try to make some damage this year. We As they enter their fifth season together, said. “It makes you feel like all the hard want to see how far we can take it.” Buechel and head coach Jerry Schmitt have work, all the dedication that you put in, This game capped off a brilliant junior sea- developed a significant player-coach bond just to get recognized like that — it’s a real son for Buechel in which he completed 228 that is evident every game day. Schmitt cool thing.” passes for 2,871 yards and 24 touchdowns. trusts Buechel to make the right throws in Buechel was named to the All-NEC Sec- All three of those statistics marked career the proper moments to lead his team to vic- ond Team a season ago, propelling the highs for Buechel. His previous career high tory — most times Buechel doesn’t let him Dukes to an 8-4 record, which included in touchdown passes was 14, which shows down. a perfect 5-0 record at Arthur J. Rooney the significant strides that Buechel has made Schmitt has a tremendous amount of faith Field and a 5-1 mark within conference in his three years under center. in No. 5 and knows how important he is in play. Additionally, Buechel was selected to The signal caller has a chance to put fulfilling the team’s aspirations in 2016. the preseason NEC All-Conference team. himself in elite company in 2016. Enter- “It’s awesome to have a four-year starter, On the biggest stage of his life, Buech- ing his final season, Buechel sits second in a veteran, a leader, a team captain. In gen- el had a game to remember. His perfor- the Duquesne record books in completions eral it’s just awesome to have that,” Schmitt mance in the FCS Playoffs alone last sea- (593), completion percentage (.583) and said. “But to have a young man like Dillon courtesy of duquesne athletics son was likely enough to solidify himself passing yards (7,465). He also currently who is so competitive, studies the game, as one of the 40 players to watch in the Redshirt senior quarterback Dillon Buechel will ranks fourth in touchdown passes at 52. you know, and is a good old-fashioned foot- look to help the Dukes repeat as NEC Conference FCS this season. Through the highs and lows of his col- ball player and who loves the game — it’s champions with a solid performance in 2016. “That’s probably the thing I am most legiate career, one thing that cannot be just icing on the cake for us.” 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Kaepernick Dukes, Schmitt prepare to defend title takes a stand ship after trailing 14-0 early on in last No- vember’s contest. The win notched Duquesne’s third NEC title Andrew Holman in just five years, with the team also victori- sports editor ous in 2011 and 2013. However, it was the first time that the Dukes won the conference out- right and therefore qualified Duquesne for its “O say, does that star-spangled first-ever FCS playoff game, in which they fell banner yet wave. O’er the land to William & Mary 52-49. of the free and the home of the Junior defensive lineman James Cole- brave?” man also acknowledged his appreciation When Colin Kaepernick sat for Schmitt. through the national anthem it “He always brings a winning mentality and seemed, to me at least, he was actu- a can-do attitude in everything we take on as ally being more American than un- a team,” Coleman said. “With him always be- American. This is the land of the ing a steadfast leader, it creates a culture of free, correct? Doesn’t he have the winning.” right to protest? Coaches around the NEC showed respect His refusal to stand during the to Duquesne in preseason voting as six of the anthem was a sign of bravery. It league’s seven first place votes were given to was proof that we still have people the Dukes, which makes them the conference’s in this country who are willing to Courtesy of Jordan McNally top team heading into 2016. stand up against hatred and wrong- Sideline view of the Dukes’ practice on Arthur J. Rooney Field in preparation for the 2016 season and for their doing. It showed there are still season opener versus the Youngstown State Penguins on Sept. 1. The home opener is on Sept. 10. The upcoming season will consist of six home games and five contests on the road, people fighting for the equality that Americans brag about. bryanna mcdermott which could serve the team well in 2016 if they ference champions. However, the media spent hours asst. photo editor can secure a perfect record at Arthur J. Rooney Junior linebacker and captain Nate Stone, Field as they did in 2015. berating Kaepernick for his ac- along with his teammates are quite happy The Red and Blue will be led by seniors tions and suggesting that he was One day before the start of the 2016 season, with the decision to give Schmitt a contract Christian Kuntz and Dillon Buechel. Last not honoring the flag or the men the Duquesne football team extended head extension. season Kuntz led the nation in tackles for and women who have served in the coach Jerry Schmitt’s contract, which will keep “Coach Schmitt is a great guy, he always a loss, while Buechel enters 2016 second armed forces. him on the Bluff through the 2020 season. looks out for the team,” Stone said. “He brings in Duquesne history in career completions But then, veterans took to Twit- Athletic Director Dave Harper and Schmitt a lot to the team physically and mentally.” (593), completion percentage (.583) and ter and spoke for themselves in- agreed to terms on Wednesday as the Dukes Last season Schmitt led the Dukes to a passing yards (7,465). stead of having the media speak on get set for their Sept. 1 season opener on the record of 8-4, going undefeated at home. In his 12th season, Schmitt will return 14 their behalf. What was their mes- road against the Youngstown State Penguins, Duquesne rallied to defeat St. Francis Uni- sage? #VeteransforKaepernick. and will do so as the defending Northeast Con- versity 30-20 and claim the NEC Champion- see SCHMITT — page 12 A Twitter user named Cindy Henderson with the bio tagline “Proud Retired U.S. Army Sol- dier” tweeted out on her personal Sophomore in the Spotlight: Casey Aunkst account, “I didn’t serve this coun- try for my son to be afraid to walk Natalie Fiorilli down the street at night. #Veter- asst. sports editor ansForKaepernick.” A person identifying themselves Every minute on the field, even in 90-de- as a current soldier, who goes by @ gree heat, is another opportunity to improve, JoeOnDemand on Twitter, tweet- at least in the mind of Casey Aunkst of the ed, “I serve for his right to protest.. Duquesne women’s soccer team. [sic] I don’t serve for Police Brutal- The sophomore center back played through ity..[sic] #VeteransforKaepernick.” all 110 sweltering minutes in Duquesne’s dou- His tweet received over 20,400 ble overtime 1-1 draw against Youngstown retweets and 30,400 likes, so clear- State Sunday afternoon, tallying the lone goal ly thousands of Americans hold a for her team. similar sentiment. Head Coach Al Alvine was especially impressed Scroll through the tweets per- with Aunkst’s performance against Youngstown taining to this hashtag and you State, taking the weather into consideration. will find an endless number of “She is a warrior,” Alvine said. “She really tweets sharing this same message. has the ability to push the boundaries of her- Men and women, white and black, self physically and mentally. It’s really tough who have served or are serving all to play 110 minutes in that heat, but to be able came together in support of Kae- to stay focused and to play on the level she’s courtesy of duquesne athletics pernick and the message he want- playing at, that’s really special.” Sophomore center back Casey Aunkst heads the ball away in the Dukes’ home opener against the Central Mich- ed to convey. Aunkst has played each game in its entirety igan Chippewas. The Dukes lost the match 2-0. Aunkst has recorded one goal and one assist so far in 2016. Here in America, we all need to for the Dukes so far this season, accounting for wake up. We may very well live 290 minutes total. “I do the best I can to keep the other team on Aunkst to back her up in goal. in one of the best countries in the Leading the Red & Blue early on this season off the scoreboard as a defender,” Aunkst said. “Having Casey back there with me is great,” world, but that doesn’t mean our with one goal and one assist, Aunkst looks to “When I get my chance to contribute offensive- Murphy said. “She works hard until the final country is perfect. In fact, our continue to improve her game. ly, whether it be a free kick, corner kick or my whistle blows. She’s a great defender, but with one country is far from perfect. “Although playing large amounts of minutes coach trusting me to take a penalty shot, I try ball can give us the offensive boost that we need.” Kaepernick started a conver- can take a toll on my body, it also helps in the ex- to take advantage of it to my full ability.” The Dukes, who graduated six seniors last sation that needed to be started. perience department,” Aunkst said. “Each rep or On a team with 15 juniors and seniors, season and will graduate nine more at the end Whether or not sitting through the kick is another chance to perfect it and become Aunkst finds herself to be a young leader in the of 2016, will need student-athletes like Aunkst national anthem was the right time more and more consistent, so every minute I’m group, but nonetheless is in a position that re- to step up this year as the team looks to defend to start this conversation is up to out there playing is another chance to get better.” quires play-making. its title as Atlantic 10 Conference Champion. personal interpretation. Either way, Even as a freshman, the defender started and Having a defender like Aunkst who is able to For Alvine, having a defender with the abili- Kaepernick used his platform of be- played in 22 of the 23 games last year. Already support the team both offensively and defen- ty to score like Aunkst is just a bonus when you ing a professional athlete for good. surpassing her point total of 2015, Aunkst has sively is a vital asset, according to sophomore look at her leadership qualities on the field. Kaepernick exercised his Ameri- shown continued growth in the beginning of goalkeeper Kyra Murphy. The two have been “I’m expecting her to hold our defense to- can right by sitting down during her sophomore campaign. teammates since their sophomore year of high gether, to be a leader, and I’m expecting her to the anthem. And I’ll sit with him, Despite her role as a central defender, school where they competed for the Beadling be one of the best, if not the best defenders in as well, until racism and police bru- Aunkst hopes to continue lighting up the board Soccer Club in Pittsburgh. the A-10 this year,” Alvine said. “She has abso- tality are no longer realities in this for the Dukes this year. Murphy explained that she can always count lutely the ability to do all of those things.” country. September 1, 2016 sports THE LAST WORD 11 Cultural District security changes SECURITY— from page 9 Arts Festival, bringing in 2 million may occasionally elect to hire visitors every year. an outside security company to Part of the reason as to why the Wilkes elaborated on the Oct. search bags coming into the ven- Cultural District might want to im- 1 start date, explaining that “[w]e ue. Wilkes assured that this will prove security may have to do with wanted six weeks to educate people not become standard practice and the crowds it draws. According to before the rush of the Christmas will only be implemented if “there the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, the season,” as the Pittsburgh Post- is a heightened credible threat … Cultural District hosts more than Gazette reports. or unless it’s a specific request that 2000 events, including First Night In addition to new rules of per- is associated with that production Pittsburgh and the Three Rivers missible items, the Cultural Trust or performance.”

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Schmitt receives extension SCHMITT — from page 8 forward to and a goal to aim for down the road,” Stone said. “Our starters from the defending North- coaches and captains emphasize east Conference Championship taking it one game at a time.” squad, including seven on offense, Duquesne also had a league- six on defense and his starting high six players named to the place kicker and punter. preseason All-NEC Team includ- “It brings a certain level of ex- ing Stone,Buechel, Kuntz, senior perience on both sides of the ball,” wideout Wayne Capers, junior Stone said. “In recent years we’ve lineman Ben Huss, senior defen- had to play some younger guys sive lineman Jake Radziukinas. sooner than we wanted to. With Right now, the team is fo- the experienced guys we have cusing on its matchup against back, we feel more comfortable Youngstown State, and the play- Cunningham Enjoy writing? Photography? on the field and have a sense of ers feel they are ready for any- what it’s like playing with the guy thing the season may throw their Video production? Graphic Design? next to you.” way. While becoming NEC cham- joins Having fun? For Stone, going into the season pions for a second year might be as the defending champions is a the overall goal, the players aren’t motivator. looking that far ahead quite yet. journalism “It’s definitely a good feeling. It “Dukes adapt to any situation,” gives the guys something to look Coleman said. faculty Work for CARIE — from page 6 The Duke! to journalism, is that I do a lot of cognitive science studies. So a lot of times I’ll take newspaper websites, Come to our OPEN HOUSE and see or I’ll take a newscast and have people watch it with an eye track- how you can join! er. And that’s my research, seeing where people focus. Because then I really can answer that motion ques- Thursday, September 1 tion: Why do we have the moving 7:30 p.m. graphics in the background, and is that really driving attention to one 113 College Hall area versus another?

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