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“Every great university has its critics.” That’s what Duquesne spokes- person Gabe Welsch said in regards to the Foundation for Individual Rights in Educa- tion’s (FIRE) recent placement of on their “Top 10 Worst Colleges for Free Speech” list last week. The list, made up of 10 schools Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor worldwide, argued Duquesne’s Students assembled in the Genesius Theater to begin the first days of COVID-19 testing. All students, faculty and staff who come to campus for in-person classes placement on the list for “prom- will have to undergo asymptomatic testing once every two weeks. Given the colder winter weather, testing has been moved indoors this semester. ising academic freedom and free speech but fired a professor when Zoe Stratos ing participants for a variety of dents will be provided with a link studies. it faced public pressure.” FIRE has been a staunch de- staff writer reasons — COVID-19 test sched- to log into the registration sys- After confirming personal in- fender of Gary Shank – the edu- uling and tracking now being one tem with DORI credentials. Once formation, a new acknowledge- cation professor who used the On Feb. 17, Duquesne released of them. logged in, students are met with ment page appears with infor- n-word in a class lecture in Sep- an update on campus wide test- On-campus students are the a page containing the student’s mation regarding the Health tember – arguing that Shank ing to begin the week of Feb. 22 first eligible group, with com- name, email address, birthday, Insurance Portability and Ac- using the racial epithet was at the Genesius Theater. Differ- muters and employees next on student ID number, phone num- countability Act and the student’s “pedagogically-relevant class ent from the fall semester, this the email list to schedule. ber and an option to receive email protected health information. discussion about why it’s inap- version of testing is required Upon receiving the email, stu- announcements about available Finally, after acknowledge- propriate to use the word.” every two weeks for all students ment, a third page appears al- The points FIRE makes to who come to campus in any ca- lowing students to view and sign place Duquesne on the list, Wel- pacity — whether it be to go to up for a testing time. The SONA sch said, are not true. the Power Center, classes or even software allows for hundreds of “The case FIRE makes for its the bookstore. appointments per day, and test- choice to include Duquesne on To ensure a smooth process ing is taking place in two multi- the list rests on the flawed rea- for both testing staff and testing hour sessions: morning and af- soning that Professor Shank’s students, the university part- ternoon. repeated use of a racist slur was nered with a platform called “Surveillance testing is re- pedagogically justified, and that SONA to facilitate scheduling quired for all students,” said Vice the university then restricted and results. President of Marketing and Com- his freedom of expression,” According to their website, munications Gabe Welsch. “The Welsch said. SONA is a cloud-based partici- SONA system will help to track Welsch said that Duquesne’s pant pool management system which students received a test Griffin Sendek/ Multimedia Editor created to aid administrators, and when. Students who don’t researchers and now universities The COVID-19 testing takes place at these numbered stations in the Genesius see FIRE— page 3 Theater. Students are separated by transparent dividers to prevent transmission. in launching studies and manag- see COVID— page 2 2 POLICE briefs Biweekly COVID-19 for all in-person Here are the crimes reported from Feb. 15 to Feb. 22. students, faculty and staff begins On Feb. 19, graffiti was discov- ered on the rear portion of the from COVID— page 1 Mary Tobin building on Fifth Ave. voluntarily get a test every other week will be contacted.” On Feb. 21, a student reported Non-compliance of students will that her coat was stolen from the result in being prohibited from Power Center. An investigation campus, including residences, found that another student stole with continuing non-compliance the jacket. The jacket was re- resulting in termination of ID card covered, and the student will be access to campus buildings. referred to the office of student Although testing is required conduct. for all students, there are some exceptions. “Only persons with no symp- toms on their daily health COVID-19 screen are eligible for testing,” said Welsch. “Students who NUMBERS are experiencing potential CO- VID-19 symptoms must contact Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor Duquesne’s Health Services at The new dashboard features Armed with a few plexiglass shields and full PPE, these pharmacy students are suited up and ready to begin the 412.396.2617 for instructions on asymptomatic COVID-19 testing. campus COVID-19 data appropriate next steps.” along with information from Also, students who have tested easy to use nasal swab — similar Allegheny County. positive for COVID are not eligi- to the Everlywell testing kits giv- ble to participate in testing until en to students upon their return The campus data dashboard they have surpassed the 90-day to campus from winter break. breaks down COVID-19 window from the date of their cases, tests, isolation and “I got my email on Feb. 18 and positive COVID-19 test result. quarantine spaces and vac- Students who have received one got tested today,” said freshman cination information. or both doses of the vaccine are nursing student Shaina Sweeney. As of Feb. 18, there were five positive tests at Duquesne, and 484 tests conducted.

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Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor Instructions are located on highly visible signs across the theater and inform those getting tested where to enter, exit and sign in for their appointment. with the software and turnaround Negative results will be sent by time, she is still slightly worried email, although positive results about self testing. are prioritized. “The software I used to sched- “I haven’t gotten any results Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor ule my test was pretty easy to use. back since I just took it today, Duquesne's pharmacy students assist in administering and organizing the new COVID-19 testing in the Genesius Theater. Personally, I don’t like doing the but signs said if it is positive tests myself. I would rather have a you’ll receive a call within the still required to participate, as well. “You had to first check in, and nurse do it because, to be honest, hour and if you’re negative you’ll For those who are scheduled the process was pretty easy and I don’t know if I’m doing it right receive an email within the next JOIN THE DUKE! for testing, the Genesius Theater there was barely a line. You did and how accurate that’ll make 24 hours,” said Sweeney. “I hon- If you’re interested, email thed- is fully equipped for a safe testing the test yourself by reading a sign the test. I didn’t realize you do it estly think they should use the [email protected] or stop by our process, even though students do in front of you, and the whole yourself until I got there.” same system as they used in the newsroom located in the basement the testing themselves. thing took about five minutes.” After testing, students must be fall when someone took your test of College Hall (Room 113). “We continue to follow all But with the nasal swab being a reachable by phone for at least for you. Otherwise the whole safety protocols and provide rapid form of testing and students an hour in the case of a positive process wasn’t too bad.” an environment following pre- doing it themselves, the universi- result; follow up testing and com- ventive guidelines for environ- ty is preparing for some difficul- munication will be provided after. EmailTips mental protection, using of PPE ties that come along with it. by the testing staff, wearing of “Because participants are ex- We want your input! masks by all volunteers and par- pected to be asymptomatic at The Duke’s news section would ticipants, following safe hygiene the time of testing, positive re- love to hear from you about practices and maintaining social sults may not be expected,” said stories that you want to see in distancing,” said Welsch. “The print. Know a talented professor COVID testing will be managed Welsch. “Students who do result or accomplished student? See by dedicated professional nurs- positive will require prompt fol- something on campus that just ing staff who will oversee trained low-up with Duquesne’s Health doesn’t make sense? You can students from the schools of Services for further evaluation send your tips and story ideas to nursing, pharmacy and health by a medical professional, ad- News Editor Colleen Hammond sciences.” ditional COVID testing, and will at [email protected] For a quick test turnaround, be under university protocol for the university is utilizing the Ab- isolation and contact tracing of bott BinaxNOWTM COVID-19 close contacts.” Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor rapid antigen card, a 15-minute, Although Sweeney is pleased Duquesne's pharmacy students are all smiles as the new testing procedures get underway. February 25, 2021 News 3 Shank controversy sparks campus-wide con- versation on the limits of academic freedom

from FIRE-— page 1 administration initially banned types of responses to offensive, a student group from using the but protected, speech off the ta- placement on the list is “little term ‘gender-neutral’ and im- ble,” he said. “They can criticize more than a public relations ages reflecting gender-neutrality exercises of protected speech and stunt for an organization that at- in connection with the Gender explain why they believe that ex- tempts to create fear for restric- Neutral Fashion Show,” Stein- ercise to be offensive or unwise, tions that simply are not real baugh said. “Students and facul- and they can work to make sure dangers at colleges and universi- ty shouldn't have to fight to pro- that students have robust, mean- ties across the country.” tect freedom of expression when ingful ways of making their voic- “In this case, it is far more im- their university – like Duquesne es heard.” portant to worry about the uni- – already promises it to them.” Welsch said that the faculty versity’s commitment to treating Academic freedom is not un- handbook and university poli- its students with respect in the limited, Steinbaugh said, giving cies protect the free expression classroom than to worry about an example of a faculty member of ideas and give faculty a wide FIRE’s flawed logic,” he said. who targets a student for harass- berth for their judgment on best Courtesy of FIRE FIRE has communicated its support for Gary Shank from the very beginning, “We insist, through our poli- ment, or who repeatedly intro- ways to teach their courses. citing a need for academic freedom. cies and procedures, that faculty duces irrelevant subject matter “Academic freedom, however, members use sound pedagogical into class discussions – those is not a license to cause harm to municated to Duquesne about future, that faculty misconduct practices and treat all students would be actions not protected others, and free speech does not his plans. of this sort has serious conse- with respect in carrying out their by the principles of academic mean a person’s words have no “Gormley imposed a sanc- quences.” teaching duties. That did not freedom. consequences,” Welsch said. tion that made clear that such Welsch said that Gormley happen in this case.” “But that's not what Shank On Feb. 5, Duquesne Presi- conduct will not be tolerated at supports examining the Faculty FIRE spokesperson Adam did,” Steinbaugh said. dent set sanctions Duquesne,” Welsch said. “The Handbook for that purpose, and Steinbaugh said that Duquesne’s “[Duquesne] should have rec- and requirements Shank must Student Government Association intends to discuss this matter placement isn’t “just about Gary ognized that a commitment to complete in order to be rein- has provided useful suggestions with officers of the Faculty Sen- Shank.” academic freedom means that stated at the university. As of for revising the Faculty Hand- ate, to determine if he can assist “In the fall of 2019, Duquesne's administrators have to take some press time, Shank has not com- book to make explicit, in the in accomplishing that goal. New study spaces mean fewer books for Gumberg Elizabeth Sharp this project will not be thrown away. staff writer They will instead be sent to Better World Books, an online bookseller, Gumberg Library is starting a where they will be sold to other li- new chapter— one that includes braries, donated or recycled. significantly less books. Availability and use are contribut- Gumberg is currently under- ing factors to whether or not a print taking a collection review project source will be removed. If something that will condense the library’s is available in OCLC, a global library print collection by 40-50% to ac- cooperative, and it is not being used commodate the increasing need at Duquesne, this usually qualifies for socially distant study spac- the source as a good candidate for es during the winter pandemic removal. months. Though it may seem surprising Gumberg Library has been that the library is willing to give up opening more study spaces for so many print sources, this has actu- students during the spring se- ally been going on since 2006 when mester. Students have been en- they undertook the first print journal couraged to use study spaces collection review and has continued around campus, but this has in some capacity each year since. proven difficult due to COVID. Alex LaFontaine / Staff Photographer As of Feb. 5, the total number of The library’s goal is to continue Thirty percent of the Gumberg Library's print books are being removed from viewing and instead donated to Better World items reviewed comes to 272,411, to increase the number of study Books, an online bookseller that will sell, donate or recycle these volumes. which is 69% of the total capacity. spaces available while also main- The total number of items left to re- taining safe protocols. with a continuation of all Fall formed on those floors, includ- library is working to expand view is 119,566 which is 31% of the Scott Buchanan, communica- 2020 semester protocols. ing the shifting of books and and open the second floor to be total capacity. tion and engagement librarian at “Right now, we are outfit- shelving, and the addition of able to accommodate the bump The current percentage of items ac- Gumberg Library, explained the ted with one chair per-table to some compact shelving,” Bu- in the building that often occurs tually removed from the library is 30%. library’s plan when reopening for ensure social distancing in our chanan said. at time. The other 70% of items are planned to the fall 2020 semester. open study areas on floors 3-5,” This project consists of a re- The books and sources from be removed by October 2021. “Gumberg implemented pro- Buchanan said. “We also tem- view of each source that is being tocols last fall to help mitigate porarily transitioned most of considered for removal. As much the spread of COVID on campus, our group study rooms to single more information becomes avail- including: limiting our hours to study spaces, which are all avail- able online through databases allow for more cleaning/sanitiza- able to reserve online.” and other library resources, the tion by our facilities crew, limit- There are currently 27 reserv- need for a large print collection ing browsing and check-outs to able rooms in the facility that are decreases. online only with contactless pick- regularly cleaned and sanitized. Because of the removal of up, and de-densifying our study But with increasing numbers of these print sources, the library spaces,” Buchanan said. students wanting to utilize these is able to use this empty space In addition, Gumberg Library spaces, and there being a limit on to accommodate more students requires all students to socially the number of students allowed that need more places to study distance when using the library in each room, the library has because of de-densified spaces and wear masks at all times when come up with a way to quickly due to COVID-19. in the facility. make more study space available. This process is also being uti- Alex LaFontaine/ Staff Photographer Buchanan also detailed study “Floors 1 and 2 have been lized to ensure students have the Gumberg Library may look different in the coming months, but it continues its space plans open for students closed this semester due to col- necessary resources and spaces mission of providing a place for students to study and learn. during the spring semester with lections maintenance being per- to study in time for finals. The 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue , PA 15282 In memory of the 500,000 editorial staff Americans lost to the COVID-19 pandemic editor-in-chief Kellen Stepler All across the country, managing editor Colleen Hammond the American flag will be news editor Colleen Hammond flown at half-staff this week opinions editor Noah Wilbur to commemorate a harrow- features editor Katia Faroun ing COVID-19 milestone: a&e editor Capri Scarcelli sports editor Adam Lindner 500,000 recorded deaths. layout editor Kelsey Burtner After over a year of CO- multimedia editor Griffin Sendek VID-19 deaths in the U.S., it’s administrative staff easy to let yet another shocking adviser Paula Reed Ward milestone breeze by as we con- ad manager Carissa Haslam tinue to move forward. How- email us: [email protected] ever, in our pandemic frenzy, many of us have never stopped to process the magnitude of our individual and collective loss. At a White House memo- Courtesy of flickr rial on Monday, President “Magic is believing in Elon Musk and Tesla made headlines last week after purchasing $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin. Joe Biden urged all Ameri- cans: “We have to resist be- yourself. If you can coming numb to the sorrow.” Blockchain: The future or the latest fad? When the pandemic first be- n 2010, before cryptocur- and further fostered by record- As blockchain is incorporated gan, it was far easier to feel the make that happen, rency rose to fame as a prof- ing information across a net- into the industry, individual con- shock of each loss, but 500,000 Iitable alternative to tradi- work in a way that restricts any sumers and major corporations is an impossible number to tional investing, a Florida man modification of the data while will benefit from faster transac- fathom. It’s easier to numb you can make by the name of Laszlo Hanyecz providing real-time access to all tions and considerable reduc- ourselves to such a seemingly paid 10,000 bitcoins for two network participants. tions in transactional costs. abstract quantity of death. anything happen.” Papa John pizzas. Although at Put simply, blockchain en- Arising from blockchain’s However, the 500,000th death the time this payment seemed hances privacy and reduces transparent nature, the need is no less meaningful than the M equitable for both parties, we risk because information can for financial intermediaries and very first death that received Johann Wolfgang are all well-aware of just how only be added or viewed, rather third-party verification in the days of intense news coverage. Von Goethe unfair this exchange turned out than modified or removed. For transaction process is eliminat- As we remain steadfast in our to be down the road. example, a traditional database ed whether it be between major commitment to mask-wearing, As of Wednesday evening, allows users to read, write, edit corporations or everyday people we must also remain steadfast in at a price of $49,359 per coin, and delete data. On the other like you and me. In turn, by de- our commitment to grieving our You just read Now tweet 10,000 bitcoins would now be hand, in a blockchain, users can creasing the number of inter- losses and feeling the sorrow. our thoughts. us yours. worth nearly $500 million — let only read and write while ex- mediaries, the transaction pro- We have all lost something. that sink in for a moment. The isting information is restricted cess is simplified with the other Perhaps not something as sig- @TheDuquesneDuke price has risen more than 65% from modification and removal. fees and costs associated with nificant as a loved one, but in 2021 alone as it continues to Without overcomplicating a third-party — such as a com- we have all endured months accelerate after surpassing a $1 mercial bank — also removed. without the embrace of our trillion market cap earlier this As a result, peer-to-peer fi- friends and the joy of being to- year. With Elon Musk, Jack nancial transactions between gether; we have lost our sense Dorsey and other business lead- consumers as well as payments of control and safety; we have editorial ers beginning to take an interest between both large and small missed out on momentous life in cryptocurrency, the future of firms are facilitated quicker and celebrations. We have each Bitcoin and other tokens is un- processed in significantly less faced death and loss in some policy deniably bright. time. Not only are payments ex- capacity. It is one of the few The recent surge in the prices ecuted at a faster pace, but these things we all share in common. The Duquesne Duke is the student- of Bitcoin, Ethereum and Lite- dealings are also facilitated at As the slow but steady dis- written, student-managed newspaper tribution of the vaccine of- of Duquesne University. It is published coin has once again brought a lower cost. In fact, French every Thursday during the academic into the public spotlight the no- consulting agency Capgemini fers growing hope for a re- year except during semester breaks and tion of blockchain technology recently discovered that con- turn to pre-COVD life, we holidays, and prior to final exams. The mustn’t rush through the col- and whether it will serve a role sumers could save around $16 Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- lective grief of this season. ions of the editors of The Duke and does in our globalized society some- billion annually in banking and Americans are notoriously not necessarily reflect the views of the day in the near future. insurance related fees. students, faculty, administration, stu- bad at grief. While various According to Luke Conway Noah Wilbur With the number of applica- dent government or the University pub- other cultures encourage pub- lications board. Op-ed columns do not from Investopedia, blockchain opinions editor tions growing every passing day, lic displays of sorrow and prac- reflect the opinions of The Duke, but is a distributed, decentralized this real-life case is an excellent tice lengthy mourning rituals, rather are the sole opinions of the col- and immutable ledger that at- things, what’s most important indicator of blockchain’s future umnists themselves. most Americans shudder at the taches “blocks” of information to understand is that as a decen- relevance in an increasingly mod- thought of crying in public and Letters policy into a “chain” — a public data- ern world. Everyday consumers, tralized and permanent public often attempt to squeeze funer- Letters to the editor must be typed, base. Although this might be ledger, blockchain enables data businesses and even govern- double-spaced and include the writ- als in during a half-day of work. er’s name, school/department and the book definition, I am of the to be stored in a secure manner ments will reap the benefits of However, grief is an inescapable phone number for verification. Letters opinion that it does little to shed across a network where autho- shortened transaction times and part of the human experience, should be no longer than 300 words light on the true value block- rized individuals from all over decreased execution costs. and should be delivered to The Duke and ignoring it doesn’t make office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed chain offers humanity by im- the world can access the infor- Ultimately, as the preced- us stronger or more evolved. to [email protected] by 5 p.m. proving the inefficiencies that mation at any time. ing evidence certainly suggests, Each of the 500,000 Ameri- Tuesday. The editors reserve the right plague our world. From finance and healthcare, blockchain has emerged as a cans who lost their lives to to edit any and all submitted copies. To gain a clearer picture, we to international elections and leading technology wielding the All letters must be verified before being COVID deserve our grief published. must ask: What distinguishes cybersecurity, this technology power to actualize necessary and and likewise, we deserve to blockchain from other forms can be applied to almost every valuable change. By streamlin- give ourselves the permis- Corrections/clarifications of emerging technology? Un- aspect of our society with the ing processes, minimizing un- Readers should report any story or sion to grieve all we’ve lost. photo error to The Duke. All legitimate like traditional databases, potential to disrupt day-to-day necessary costs, and creating a We all know the COVID-19 errors will be corrected in print the fol- blockchain promotes security life in the best way possible. To secure environment for data, I trifecta: wash your hands, lowing edition. and builds trust among users illustrate its future relevancy, foresee this technology continu- wear a mask, social distance; Contact through a shared system where here is an example of block- ing to disrupt long-lasting tradi- but we’d like to suggest one information is “tamper-free.” chain’s impact on the banking tions and elevating humanity to additional directive: Don’t for- email: [email protected] This transparency is achieved and finance industry. a higher standard of living. get to grieve. Opinions 5 How the heck are we even supposed to recycle? Troy Smajda might throw away and sorts it tangible change in what my fam- staff columnist for me. She even sorts single- ily sends to a landfill. Posting use plastics from fast-food on your Instagram story about love recycling. It is one of restaurants among an array of climate change and doing your the few things that I do dur- other things. own part to recycle is important ing my day that makes me I Her devotion has been so and needed, but for the earth’s feel like I’m helping my future, inspiring to me, and the reper- sake, actually talk to real people the planet’s future and everyone cussions have been more than you know about it and create else’s future who is stuck on this tangible. tangible change. rock. I believe it is one of the I save all my plastic bags, Now, that may help answer most honest and effective ways plastic wraps, plastic packag- your question, “How can I re- to create tangible change in the ing, any type of plastic that can cycle?” However, this article is world around us. be taken at a grocery store bag more about, “How the heck can Take my mother for example: recycling and combine it with we recycle?” I admit that it is so born in the ‘60s and not very what she has saved for me, and unnecessarily confusing and es- well-versed in recycling. That is I show up to Giant Eagle with oteric to be able to effectively re- until the last few years when I an entire carload full of plastic cycle, and that needs to change. saw the horrifying effects of cli- — all of which would’ve been I mean, there are only two mate change and devoted myself thrown into a landfill or drifted types of plastic that you can ac- to trying to keep the earth clean Courtesy of Unsplash into the ocean. tually recycle from your house Amid growing confusion and skepticism, it has never been more difficult to recycle. for me and everyone around me. Now, sure I get some funny (types 1 and 2, very creative tem needs to be revamped. nobody would be confused. My mom saw the extensive looks from the employees, but jobs by the recycling people), Why are there so many I realize that is an ultra-sim- efforts I was making to sort ev- if it means keeping piles of non- and the other types — such as erything we throw away and biodegradable plastic from end- cardboard — you usually have types of plastics? Probably plification, but maybe that’s make sure everything that was ing somewhere it shouldn’t, it to take to a recycling center. because vastly different plas- what the solution to our coun- recyclable got recycled. She was helps me sleep at night. And who the heck wants to do tics are needed for different try’s garbage and recycling so inspired by me and my con- My point is that I have tak- that? How do you even find the things, but for consumers who problem needs to be: simple. It stant reminders that I’m not just en my devotion to helping the right recycling center? Who is have no information on what would make it a lot easier for doing it for me, but for my kids earth and multiplied it by two, in charge of all this? Last but to do with these plastics, can me, my mother, anyone con- who will be her grandkids and and even three now by getting not least, why is this all so con- we maybe stick to one type cerned about the earth and their kids and all the kids that my brother involved (we’re still fusing? I wish I knew. of plastic that is universal- those who are just plain old con- come after all of us. chipping away at my dad). And It is hard to raise awareness and ly recyclable? Why does my fused about recycling to actually Now she uses eco-friendly everyone can do that! It wasn’t get people to commit to a cause if Chick-fil-A order involve ev- be able to recycle. I believe it is sponges, buys plant-based meat hard, I just talked to people the cause confuses people, and I ery type of plastic from type crucial for our sake, and for our substitutes and (God bless her) openly and understandingly totally see that side of the argu- 1-5? Maybe, and hear me out, kids’ sake, that we all figure out she takes every plastic thing we about it and now I can see real, ment. That is why the whole sys- there could just be one. Then, how the heck to recycle. Why Facebook’s clash with Australia is worth monitoring Alexander Wolfe would make tech companies com- compensation. staff columnist pensate news outlets for hosting While Google avoided con- or sharing content. troversy entirely by negotiat- ow that we’re beyond Whereas Facebook might ing private deals with individual the initial 2021 spiral of news and it seems we’re have responded by privately publishers to dodge the more N pressuring lawmakers through stringent penalties, Facebook’s in more normal times, outrageous current events are less obvious, lobbying or dark money contri- heavy-handed approach is rather but still easily found. Facebook butions, in this case, the social ominous. The concept of a mas- became the first company in re- media giant elected to launch a sive transnational corporation cent memory to attempt to use the pressure campaign designed to threatening a sovereign state isn’t power of its own brand to influ- force Australian politicians to new: Philip Morris International ence legislation. dismiss the proposal. — the largest tobacco conglom- While the idea of Facebook’s Key to the proposal was the erate — sued Australia in 2011 brand having the power to en- power held by the Australian after the passing of a law requir- courage positive action is laugh- government in binding arbitra- ing plain packaging for cigarettes. able, 40% of Australians used tion to determine compensa- While Australia won easily, Philip Facebook as their primary news tion for content usage. In this Morris had successfully negoti- Courtesy of Unsplash source between 2018 and 2020, way, the government could force ated settlements with Uruguay There are far-reaching implications of Facebook’s recent clash with Australia. according to a Reuters Institute Facebook to account for the posi- and Togo after threatening simi- systemic consolidation has em- nal hearings to address technol- tive benefits gained from its po- lar lawsuits. report. powered the largest corporations ogy conglomerates. sition as both a platform to view Despite the dominating An Australian regulatory com- to begin adopting state-like be- Furthermore, the world will and share news media. strength of elected governments mission launched an inquiry into haviors. Particularly at a moment now bear witness to an initial Facebook has been fighting — of whatever sort — in the world the impact of Google and Face- when government is unpopular, attempt at curbing the power of book on competition in media the law for months before resort- today, our lives are still greatly legislators and regulators are fac- said conglomerates, and doing and advertising, and found that ing to disabling the news sharing impacted by the products, ser- ing corporations that are more so in a way that preserves the these companies collect A$81 feature, negotiating with both vices and platforms provided by emboldened than at any point in rapidly changing media industry. (Australian Dollars) of every Australian politicians and Rupert private corporations. the past century. An industry free from the mercy A$100 spent on digital advertis- Murdoch, whose company News A national government can ill- The good news behind the of changes in Facebook’s feed ing in Australian media. Corp. maintains a sizable share of afford to adopt a conciliatory pos- Given this extreme level of traditional media in Australia. ture, but in profit-driven econo- Australian negotiations lies in algorithm may rebound, provid- sway, Facebook having control in An 11th hour deal was reached mies where government is devised both the outcome and the regula- ing a model for other nations to the market is unsurprising, but on Tuesday, with the proposal as a hindrance of profit, corpora- tory proposal itself. The outcome regulate social media and digital how the company has elected to scheduled for a vote by the end tions are incentivized to become shows that Facebook could not advertising platforms as well. use its influence is worth noting. of this week. Facebook will still large enough to negotiate with completely stifle regulation, and Facebook and Google aren’t go- Facebook disabled news sharing be required to compensate media governments on equal footing. the fact that Google simply chose ing anywhere, but spreading the for Australian users on Feb. 18, af- outlets whose content is shared International courts have tra- to accept the new transaction cost wealth to more useful places may ter a proposed law was introduced on the platform, but Facebook ditionally allowed corporations to belies a hope that perhaps there be an effective stop-gap measure to the Australian legislature that will retain the right to determine challenge foreign countries, but are more ways than congressio- for the time being. Opinions February 25, 2021 T h e S t y o t r i i n e

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’ s Sisters grow food and flowers for Pittsburgh residents Katia Faroun Through Soil Sisters, they’re able to fuse features editor their knowledge and share it with the community they’re so fond of. hen TaRay and Raynise Kelly were “We knew we wanted to have it in the city. kids, organic and locally-sourced We knew we wanted to have it in Beltzhoover Wproduce was easily accessible. — where we’re from — to give back to the com- They’d be able to find fresh fruits and vegeta- munity. That was just the number one thing,” bles in shops on the corners, no matter the day. TaRay said. Today, corner shops instead have shelves As Black women, Raynise and TaRay recog- lined with processed snacks and junk food, nize they’re involved in a field that doesn’t con- rather than the nutritious produce the sis- sist of many people of their same race. And as ters grew up eating. And they saw the need small business owners, they know that having for change. connections might be the most helpful part in “There was a lot of older people that remem- obtaining funding and grants. bered Beltzhoover as having fresh produce “Sometimes it’s not what you know, it’s who and good grocery stores, and so I felt like their you know,” TaRay said. grandkids deserve the same thing and their Because of Raynise’s involvement with great-grandkids deserve the same thing,” Ta- various Pittsburgh organizations through her Ray said. “... It needs to come back full circle.” positions on different farming coalitions, the Courtesy of Soil Sisters Plant Nursery In 2020, Raynise and TaRay founded Soil sisters were able to form connections with the Sisters Plant Nursery, an organization with Urban Redevelopment Authority and Circles Until they construct a physical nursery, TaRay and Raynise have been growing seedlings at home. a mission to get seedlings and plants into the in Pittsburgh, who mentored them through the the pandemic and their virtual business by more people are being intentional about sup- hands of Pittsburgh residents. Their hope is to startup of their business. attending events at coffee shops and having porting Black business owners. grant food accessibility to those who lack the Soil Sisters had been in the works for a couple pop-ups on the land where they plan to build “People really have taken a liking to be in- resources by growing sprouts, hosting educa- years before launching in 2020 — right as the their nursery: the site of their grandparents’ terested in Black businesses right now,” Ta- tional workshops and eventually selling fresh pandemic started. Since they didn’t yet have old Beltzhoover home, which burned down in Ray said. “That’s not something that we were produce to those in the city. the funding to start a physical nursery, and be- 2010. Until they have enough funding to create expecting.” The sisters have always been surrounded cause of the logistical challenges brought on by a physical nursery, they’re using money out-of- TaRay feels optimistic about Soil Sisters’ by greenery. Though they grew up just south the pandemic, Raynise and TaRay started up pocket to grow seedlings for flowers and veg- success and the future of their business; she of the Monongahela River, the Kelly’s have their business online, focusing on their social etables and sell some succulents and air plants. and Raynise plan on launching their second roots further south, and aspects of rural living media presence. “We’re talking about seedlings? We’re a little season on Earth Day and hope to have a physi- were inherited by their family — specifically While most business owners feel the pan- sprout,” TaRay said with a laugh. cal location for their nursery by the end of the through the gardens of their grandparents. demic brought them more challenges than re- While minority business owners often find year. And TaRay aspires to make giving back to Raynise and TaRay both got the green thumb wards, TaRay claims it has actually given their themselves to be disadvantaged due to their the community — along with a green thumb — gene and pursued careers related to botany: business the boost it needed. race or ethnicity, TaRay believes she and her part of the Kelly family’s DNA. Raynise now works with Grow Pittsburgh as “People were looking for that; people wanted sister have received more support because of “This is a generational thing,” TaRay said. “I a learning garden educator and TaRay works food,” TaRay said. “They wanted to grow. They their identities as Black women. Sparked by don’t want this to just stop with me and my sis- in the grounds department at University of wanted to garden.” the protests following George Floyd’s death ter — I want the Soil Sisters to be Soil Brothers, Pittsburgh. So far, TaRay and Raynise have navigated over the summer, the sisters have found that and then nephews and sons and cousins.” DU discusses Catholic universities, LGBTQ+ community Kellen Stepler Following Martin’s lecture, a Q+A editor-in-chief panel of student leaders had the op- portunity to respond and share their ow can Catholic univer- opinions on the topic. sities welcome LGBTQ+ The panel was composed of Emma students? Shirey, a senior English major and H president of the Gender Forum; On Feb. 24, Duquesne’s Faculty Senate, Office of Diversity and In- Mike Murphy, a theater arts and clusion and the Gumberg Library women and gender studies (WGS) held an event on Zoom with keynote major and special advisor to LAMB- speaker the Rev. James Martin ti- DA; Rosie Fassette, a law student tled, “Catholic Universities Welcom- and president of Law LGBTIA + EIID ing LGBTQIA+ Students.” and Faith Barrett, an English profes- Martin is the editor-at-large for sor and the director of the Center for the Jesuit Review magazine America Kellen Stepler / Editor-in-Chief Women’s and Gender Studies. and a consultor to the Dicastery for Pictured from top left, clockwise: the Rev. James Martin, Faith Barrett, Emma Shirey, Rosie Fassette and Mike Murphy. “Events like this … are not the Communication of Vatican News. He in the academy and in the church.” like the “God-given dignity of the are almost five times as likely to have goal, they are the stepping stone,” shared practices to help Catholic col- Cura personalis — Latin for “care human person” and calling people attempted suicide. Shirey said. leges sustain an environment where for the entire person” — is at the by the names and pronouns they Martin encouraged Catholic insti- Murphy echoed similar state- LGBTQ+ students feel welcomed heart of this topic, Martin said. The choose to show respect. tutions to be clear and creative with ments to Shirey, saying that events while honoring a commitment to di- primary question for Catholic higher “They should be cared for, not be- programs that welcome LGBTQ+ in- similar to the panel are the kind versity, equity and inclusion. education isn’t a legal one, a financial cause they are Catholic or not Catho- dividuals, to stand with them and to of bridge that needs to be built at “Duquesne is already doing such one or even an academic one. lic but because we are Catholic, and make the whole school a place where Duquesne. wonderful work. Even by having a “It's a spiritual one — how to best this is a Catholic school,” Martin LGBTQ+ individuals can feel safe “To be loved is to be welcomed,” conversation like this shows that care for people who have probably said. “Catholic schools should be and supported. Murphy said. they are open and welcoming,” Mar- doubted that they are loved by God, known for their acceptance of LGBT “It's important for gay students to Fassette said that if people want tin said. “But we can all improve; ev- fear that their parents will reject people as a visible sign of how much know that they are not alone, that to become allies, it begins with edu- erybody can sort of do better.” them, question whether they could we value their God-given dignity.” there are others like them on cam- cation, and people should look at Martin said that he contacted nu- find a place in the world, and, if they He also wanted people to remem- pus and for them to form a support,” LGBTQ+ individuals as people who merous Catholic college presidents, are a Catholic, have certainly doubt- ber how much LGBTQ+ individuals Martin said. have been “left for dead” — because administration, faculty, staff, stu- ed or despaired about their place in have suffered, and cited U.S. Depart- Being open to learning new things, they have been. dents, alumni and trustees to ask the church,” Martin said. ment of Health statistics that lesbi- asking questions when you don’t un- “We are not afraid to answer ques- for their insights, and presented the He provided 10 best practices for an, gay and bisexual youth contem- derstand and educating yourself and tions as long as they come from the “shared wisdom of dozens of people Catholic universities to help support plate suicide at almost three times the school can also make an environ- heart,” Fassette said. “Make it not affected by this issue, who work both and care for LGBTQ+ individuals, the rate of straight youth, and they ment feel more inclusive. just a safe place, but a brave place.” SPORTS 7 Things looking up for Pens following rocky start to campaign

Jacob Hebda Malkin. Both players are critical to any hopes staff writer of a Pittsburgh Stanley Cup run, but neither has performed up to expectations thus far. The opening stage of the Penguins’ 2021 sea- Tuesday night, however, was Jarry’s third- son could best be categorized as concerning. straight game allowing two goals or less. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin got off to Malkin netted a power-play goal, and now slow starts. For his first nine games, Tristan has four points in his last three contests. Jarry was a 6-foot-2 sieve in goalie pads. As each player continues to work out of Former General Manager Jim Rutherford his respective slump, the remaining roster is abruptly resigned in late January, raising also showing signs of promise. questions about the state of the organization. Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust are provid- Fortunately for Pittsburgh, better days are ing vital offensive support. Teddy Blueger, afoot in PPG Paints Arena. Zach Aston-Reese and Brandon Tanev offer The Penguins have won three games in a a much-needed spark from the bottom six row. Crosby reached a tremendous milestone forward group. Feb. 20 — 1,000 NHL games. And while Head The defense suffered an early spate of inju- Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Coach Mike Sullivan’s team would never admit ries, but the unit is steadily regaining health. Pittsburgh star center Sidney Crosby skates during a game at Washington’s Capital One Arena to scoreboard watching, fans will appreciate Also significant is Pittsburgh’s initial success during the 2018-19 NHL regular season. Crosby, who played in his 1,000th career game on that the intrastate rival Flyers dropped four of against the Capitals and New York Islanders. Saturday night, has 15 points through 17 games so far this season — tying Jake Guentzel and five games prior to their triumph over the New Pittsburgh currently holds a 7-2 record Bryan Rust for the team lead. The 16-year NHL veteran, set to turn 34 years old in August, is in York Rangers on Wednesday evening. against the pair of likely postseason contend- search of his fourth Stanley Cup title, with previous victories coming in 2009, 2016 and 2017. Most importantly, after a rocky start to the ers. If that trend continues, it could have ma- Winger Jason Zucker left in the third pe- appear to be on the upswing. That could season, the Penguins are 10-6-1. In a difficult jor implications for the playoff race. riod against Washington on Tuesday night change, but it is undeniably an improvement East Division, they now sit in third place. There are four spots available for the di- after a collision near the boards. While his from how the season began. An overtime victory in Washington Feb. vision. At the moment, Boston is the clear status remains uncertain, it appeared to be a 23 gave Pittsburgh its third consecutive win. leader. After the Bruins, there is a four-team painful lower-body injury. Kasperi Kapanen’s game-winning goal ulti- pile-up between the Capitals, Flyers, Island- The Penguins’ forward depth is already mately decided what was yet another tight ers and Penguins. A winning record against questionable, so an extended absence from affair between the two rivals. these opponents could loom large. Zucker could spell trouble. The victory featured legitimate reasons for Of course, there is still cause for apprehen- Malkin’s goal was a refreshing sight, but optimism, specifically regarding Jarry and sion in Pittsburgh. it will not quell the ongoing worries sur- rounding him. There is growing concern that the 34-year-old’s days as an elite player are behind him. He has struggled to fill the scoresheet and his occasional defensive laps- es have proven costly at times. Now, it is imperative to remember that a mere third of the season has been completed. Thirty-nine games remain. Recent history contains examples of how much can change before the playoffs. At this approximate point in the 2019-20 season, Pittsburgh was firmly in playoff posi- tion, only to stumble down the stretch. The team lost eight of 11 before the pandemic- induced pause. It eventually fell to underdog Montreal in the Qualifying Round. On the other hand, around this time dur- ing the 2015-16 season, coach Mike John- ston was fired. Despite a lackluster start, that campaign concluded with a Stanley Cup. One-third of a season can be equal parts Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons insightful and misleading. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Pittsburgh Head Coach Mike Sullivan surveys the ice during a recent Penguins contest. The Boston So, how this year unfolds remains to be Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry during a native, who was named the team’s coach during the 2015-16 season, is 224-121-41 with the Pens. seen, but this much is true: The Penguins 2018 home contest at PPG Paints Arena.

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

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

1. St. Bonaventure 10-3 12-3 W2 2/26 at GW 1. Dayton 11-1 12-2 L1 2/28 at Davidson 2. VCU 10-3 17-5 W1 2/27 at Davidson 2. Fordham 8-2 11-3 W5 TBD 3. Richmond 6-3 13-5 W2 2/26 at Saint Louis 3. Saint Louis 8-3 10-3 W6 2/26 at Davidson 4. UMass 6-3 7-5 L1 3/1 at Saint Louis 4. Richmond 9-4 12-6 W2 2/26 at Rhode Island 5. Davidson 6-4 11-7 L2 2/27 vs. VCU 5. Rhode Island 9-4 9-7 W1 2/26 vs. Richmond 6. George Mason 7-6 11-8 W3 2/27 vs. La Salle 6. VCU 9-4 11-9 W2 2/26 at UMass 7. Dayton 8-7 12-8 L1 2/28 at St. Bonaventure 7. UMass 6-4 10-5 L3 2/26 vs. VCU 8. Saint Louis 4-4 11-5 L2 2/26 vs. Richmond 8. La Salle 6-9 10-12 L2 2/26 vs. Duquesne

9. Duquesne 6-7 7-8 L2 2/27 vs. Rhode Island 9. Davidson 5-8 8-11 W1 2/26 vs. Saint Louis

10. Rhode Island 7-9 10-13 L1 2/27 at Duquesne 10. St. Bonaventure 5-10 6-12 W1 2/26 at Saint Joseph’s 11. GW 3-4 4-10 L1 2/26 vs. St. Bonaventure 11. Duquesne 3-6 4-9 L1 2/26 at La Salle 12. La Salle 6-10 9-14 W1 2/27 at George Mason 12. GW 4-9 7-12 W3 2/28 vs. George Mason 13. Saint Joseph’s 2-9 3-14 W2 3/1 at Richmond 13. Saint Joseph’s 3-9 5-9 L8 2/26 vs. St. Bonaventure 14. Fordham 2-11 2-11 L2 TBD 14. George Mason 0-13 3-17 L13 2/28 at GW 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Men’s hoops team drops key game at La Salle

Duquesne suffered a deflating setback in Philadelphia on Wednesday night, losing to lowly La Salle by way of a whopping 20-point margin. The loss dropped Duquesne to ninth in the Atlantic 10 standings ahead of its Saturday regular-season finale against Rhode Island. A win against the Rams would put the Dukes at .500 heading into the A-10 tournament; a loss would cast the team even further down the league’s rung.

Luke Henne For Duquesne, there is no time to waste asst. sports editor in regrouping. The Dukes will host Rhode Island at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on Sloppy and careless play — headlined by Saturday night — their final regular-sea- a season-high-tying 17 turnovers and a Mi- son contest — prior to heading to Rich- chael Hughes second-half ejection — were mond, Va., for next week’s A-10 Confer- detrimental to Duquesne in an 85-65 loss ence Tournament. to La Salle at Tom Gola Arena in Philadel- Duquesne defeated the Rams on Jan. phia on Wednesday night. 20 at La Roche University’s Kerr Fitness One would imagine it would take a lot Center by a 71-69 score. Due to scheduling to frustrate Duquesne Head Coach Keith adjustments recently made by the confer- Dambrot, who is currently coaching in his ence, Rhode Island will come to Pittsburgh 19th season at the Division I level. Dam- for the second time in just over a month. brot, however, certainly did not hold back “Each game is a mutually-exclusive event following the loss. and so is each practice,” Dambrot said. “May- “We were just no good. It’s probably as be a good old-fashioned ass-kicking might be poorly as I’ve ever had a team play. We can’t good for them. Or maybe it won’t be. make any excuses. It’s probably one of the “We’re gonna find out how much fight worst games we’ve ever played,” Dambrot they really have.” said in his postgame press conference. The loss — Duquesne’s sixth-consecu- tive road defeat at La Salle — may serve Duquesne Basketball as a wake-up call for the Dukes (7-8, 6-7 Crossword Challenge Atlantic 10), who were brought together for a postgame teaching moment by their Courtesy of Megan Lee (from Feb. 18 issue) — head coach. Duquesne senior forward Marcus Weathers (No. 5) looks to move the ball during the Dukes’ Answer Key “We talked about trust, loyalty and com- Feb. 20 contest at Richmond. A Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Second Team selection, Weathers has led the Dukes’ offensive attack this year, averaging a career-high 15.3 points per game mitment. We defined those terms. Because on 48.8% shooting. The Overland Park, Kan., native was one of the team’s few bright spots when things go poorly, you find out who’s in its 85-65 defeat at La Salle on Wednesday evening, scoring 23 of the team’s 65 tallies. Down: Across: really committed. We just have to be more mature. We weren’t very mature tonight,” second technical foul of the evening, which hurts us. I love Mike Hughes, but we just 1. West Liberty 3. Pittsburgh Dambrot said. subsequently resulted in his ejection. have to quit talking,” Dambrot explained. Perhaps the immaturity Dambrot was Dambrot knew that Hughes’ departure, From there, the Explorers (9-14, 6-10) 2. Chuck Cooper 8. Oregon referencing was best displayed just under which came when the Dukes trailed 46-38 never faltered, outscoring the Dukes 39-27 4. Houston 9. Dayton six minutes into the second half, when and were still within striking distance of the down the stretch. La Salle, led by Beatty’s 5. Cinicola 10. Hlede Hughes swatted a ball out-of-bounds and Explorers, was particularly consequential. 22 points, shot 47.8% from 3-point range 6. Pirates 12. Adidas proceeded to taunt La Salle’s David Beat- “Emotionally, you can’t get technical and connected on an impressive 81.5% of 7. Baseball ty, prompting the refs to issue Hughes his fouls and get kicked out of the game. That its shots from the charity stripe. 13. McConnell Dambrot took responsibility for his team’s 11. Bazelak performance, being careful to not make ex- cuses, but also clarifying that “it’s hard to judge anything” based off one outing and that “nothing surprises [him] this year.” The loss, which was Duquesne’s second- consecutive defeat following an 18-day, COVID-induced layoff, was certainly lit- tered with poor individual performances, but to Dambrot, it is just another quirk in an unprecedented season. “It’s just a weird year. You can’t judge what layoffs do to different teams. We played decent against Richmond, and we were no good tonight. Once we lost Mike [Hughes], we went in the toilet,” Dambrot said. Marcus Weathers led the Dukes with 23 points — one shy of his season-high — while also adding a team-high-tying four rebounds. With 11 points each, Toby Okani and Andre Harris were the only other Duquesne players to score in double figures. “He [Weathers] tries every night. We had some guys try pretty hard. We just ran in mud and then we played really dumb, Courtesy of Megan Lee too. Fast and dumb and inconsistent. We Courtesy of Megan Lee Duquesne Head Coach Keith Dambrot, pictured during the Dukes’ loss at Richmond Feb. 20, expressed just played like it was the first game we’d Duquesne center Michael Hughes, pictured disappointment in his team’s effort during Wednesday’s setback at La Salle. The Dukes fell, 85-65. ever played together,” Dambrot remarked. above, was ejected from Wednesday’s contest.

February 25, 2021 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Virtual jazz session offers tribute to late Chick Corea week’s Emma polen “truly dedicated his life to the mastery staff writer of the music and toward helping oth- ers achieve that mastery.” events eb. 9 was a sad day for the jazz “Chick’s attitude and generosity community with the death of have had a large impact on me and Grab ‘N Go Series: Chicken Chick Corea, 79, a phenom- my playing,” McCormick said. F Tenders. enal jazz pianist and composer of the Freshman music student Emiliano Thursday Feb. 25 @ 9 p.m. modern age. Siegert-Wilkinson mentions that as a On Feb. 19, Duquesne music bass player, he appreciates the world- school professor Thomas Wendt class bassists that Corea played along- Join the Center for Student hosted a jazz listening session cen- side including Stanley Clarke, John Involvement for our grab 'n go tered around Corea’s early career. Pattuci and Christiand McBride. special! Visit the NiteSpot for Wendt honored Corea by playing “As a composer, his music, melo- free chicken tenders (5) and several records that encapsulated dies and willingness to use whatever house chips! the different techniques Corea used instrument to get the timbre [that] throughout his career. fits the song best, are forever inspir- BSU Cinema presents: Soul Two tunes really stood out from ing,” Siegert-Wilkinson said. Night! the Zoom listening session. The first Both McCormick and Siegert- Friday Feb. 26 @6 p.m. was “Ritmo Bobo” from “Stitt Goes Wilkinson remember “Spain” Latin." It featured some amazing being one of the first Corea songs Grab some popcorn and join latin auxiliary percussion parts as they heard that got them hooked the Black Student Union in a well as Corea’s early piano solos. The on his music. courtesy of wikimediacommons viewing of the new Disney+ tune was recorded in 1963, before Jazz artist Chick Corea's extensive career impacted music for as long as he lived. “The excitement and energy that movie, Soul! Corea had records under his own he conveyed through that recording the very day he died. uniquely situated at a turning point name, proving that Corea was a tal- and many other recordings motivat- Corea’s father was a musician; in keyboard history. In the many ented musician. ed me to learn more about him and he was introduced to music at a years of being a pianist, he played a The second tune was recorded incorporate that same energy into my very early age. He started out taking role in developing the modern elec- under Corea’s name, titled “Trio with own playing,” McCormick said. classical lessons on piano, and soon tric keyboard. Flute, Bassoon, and Piano.” While the Anyone who has not heard the no one could deny he had talent. Rather than staying solely depen- name might sound unmemorable, song should definitely give it a listen. upcoming Corea’s early successes came as a dent on traditional methods as other the piece has a very unique sound. It is another popular hit by Chick that large part of his motivation to prac- jazz pianists chose to do, Corea Corea has influence from both clas- showcases the musician’s ability to tice on his own. changed with the times and proved releases sical and jazz roots, and both were engage many different musical audi- For his college education, to be a master of all eras of jazz. evident in this short work recorded in ences, which Wendt said he recog- Corea studied music at Columbia Even over the 2020 quarantine, he 1969. “Trio” sounded like something nized as well. Tom and Jerry University and then transferred to actively performed, composed and that would play behind an animated “Chick’s career is long and musi- Friday, Feb. 26 Julliard. However, neither school taught. Emiliano Siegert Wilkinson, a short film. The melody alone tells cally varied. There’s something for Adaptation of the classic satisfied Corea and he gave up on freshman music student at Duquesne, a story, even with just three instru- almost everyone. If you hear some Hanna-Barbera property, the college experience. recalls that Corea was “sharing amaz- ments. Someone else must have had of his music and you don’t really like which reveals how Tom and Instead, starting in the 60s he ing lessons in writing and improvis- the same idea, because the piece it, be sure to check out more of it, as Jerry first meet and form their toured in New York City with talent- ing on his Youtube and social media, appears in the short film “A Picasso you’ll probably find something that ed players who apprenticed young and I think that says a lot about the rivalry. on the Beach,” a 1988 animated short resonated with you,” Wendt said. Corea and influenced the incred- amazing, loving man he was.” film by Greg Neri. Corea will always be remembered ible musician he became. Some of Wendt is not the only one here at Things Don’t Stay Fixed “Ritmo Bobo” and “Trio” are differ- as a unique and powerful force in the the great names he played alongside Duquesne who is a fan of the musi- Friday Feb. 26 ent in so many ways, but they are both world of jazz, and for an exception- included Willie Bobo, Miles Davis cian. Corea’s accomplishments con- When a worldly photojournal- great examples of how Corea’s work is ally long time, too. From his first and Stan Getz. tinue to inspire young musicians in ist returns to the Deep South both timeless and versatile. Most great recording in 1966 until early 2021, Corea was unique for his abil- the Duquesne music program. to try to stop his daughter's musicians lose their telltale “edge” by it is evident that Corea fully invested ity to remain flexible among differ- Jake McCormick, a senior music wedding and save her future, the end of their lives, but Corea had a himself in both his piano-playing and ent genres of music. He was also education major, admires how Corea highly successful career almost until compositions. he discovers that it is he who has been stuck in the past. Funky Fly brings new sound to Duquesne jacob yanosick “We don’t want to have any genre staff writer labels on us, we are just musicians,” Dowdell said. carissa & unky Fly, a jazz-inspired funk The music comes to them natu- group, performed at The rally; playing by ear, the band mem- katia's FDuke's musician showcase on bers work together to create their own Feb. 20, offering their genre-mix- unique sound. complaints ing musical talent and sharing their “We usually start with a simple many influences. groove, and then add to it over time The four-member group consists of to shape it into what we want,” Brottier Disappoints: Laundry Situation two Duquesne students, a 10th grader Terry said. and a 22-year-old. The group has been influenced This week, residents received an email With Eric Dowdell Jr. on bass, the griffin sendek / multimedia editor notifying them of a new laundry policy that by many different genres and styles With a jazz-funk influence, Funky Fly shows off their unique sound while recording. requires them to swipe in to the laundry four-member band is composed of of music, which are incorporated room during their pre-registered time slot. can see Funky Fly being a full-time gig. “I would change many things about Winston Bell on saxophone, Henry into the music they create. Schultz Failure to swipe at the correct time will “It would be possible one day, but labels and label decisions,” Bell said. Schultz on keys and Brandon Terry said that he’d love to open a show result in a fine. it wouldn’t be easy. Definitely possible “I think they should give everyone a on drums. Bell and Schultz are also for Damon Albarn, the co-founder though,” Bell said. chance to get heard and signed. I also Expectedly, everyone signed up to do students at the Duquesne University of the group Gorillaz — a British The band mates spoke about the think independent artists should be their laundry, leaving no open slots except Mary Pappert School of Music. In electronic dance band. Bell’s dream between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. Not exactly paths they may have taken if music paid more royalties, so they can make their creative process, Dowdell and would be to open for Terrace Martin prime laundry-doing time. wasn't in their lives, though they all a living off their music.” Terry usually focus on the groove and or Lalah Hathaway, and Dowdell agreed they are thankful for the oppor- The members of Funky Fly are rhythm, while Bell and Schultz focus also shared interests in opening for Further, if any resident who is signed up tunities that music granted them. hopeful for the future, especially once forgets about their laundry, the whole on harmony and melody. hip-hop artists. Such opportunities include the live shows are safe to attend. Their system gets screwed up, forcing students The refusal to only stick to one While Jazz used to be an extremely to use the incorrect washer — starting a shows they got to perform before the plans include working on a third genre was apparent during their per- popular genre almost a century ago, it never-ending (spin) cycle. pandemic: They had played around , and also going on another formance. They performed the title is not as prevalent nowadays. Funky 80 shows within a year, with many tour. They would like to perform fur- tracks from both of their Fly is hoping to help revitalize the style For 20 floors of residents, there's only locations in the upper East Coast and ther down the East Coast, as well as a a single laundry room with less than 15 – Sunday Afternoon and Déjà Vu. with a new modern twist. even a performance in Chicago. show in New York City. washers. While the policy intends to ease These songs show how the group has "The music helps tell the story," the innate laundry stress, it has actually As they dive deeper into the realm Funky Fly has a bright future in fur- effortlessly blended different styles Bell said. created a larger laundry predicament. of performance, Funky Fly expects ther expanding their already unique and genres together, taking influ- With this, Funky Fly is committed challenges along the way. sound, overall impacting audiences ence from jazz and contemporary to making it in the music industry. -Carissa Haslam & Katia Faroun According to Bell, the music industry with their music. funk music. Bell said he believes that one day he has a lot of room for improvement. 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Britney Spears documentary sheds light on legal battle rio scarcelli vember of that year, an entire crowd to “Britney-Gram” claiming to be staff writer witnessed her for the last time a former-paralegal for Britney’s before she disappeared for a five- team. He said that Britney’s ad- he year 2019 virally resur- month period. mittance to a mental-facility was faced pop-singer Britney It was soon revealed that Britney forced, and violated the terms of TSpears into the public eye had admitted herself into a mental- the conservatorship. with a movement called #FreeBrit- health facility and was to remain This message gained so much ney. Fans explained it as a call to there as she focused on her father’s traction that Wallet immediately action in legally removing Spears illness and personal-affairs. Past stepped down from the dual-con- from her now 13-year conservator- this point, Spears had not been seen servatorship, leaving Jamie solely ship, which is typically put in place in the public nor had any of her so- responsible. This practically proved for those deemed unfit to process cial media been updated. that Jamie was manipulating his their finances without supervision. With fans concerned about where daughter’s situation. While her father, Jamie Spears, she had gone, podcasts such as With #FreeBritney becoming and his attorney, Andrew Wallet, “Britney-Gram” and Instagram ac- more popular, one of Jamie’s attor- have maintained guardianship over counts began frequently covering neys issued a statement saying that Spears for above a decade, the ideas the disappearance of Britney. This the anonymous caller presented surrounding #FreeBritney have trend also continued when Britney baseless claims and that members now transcended in the general made her return to social media, but of the movement had no informa- public with the recent release of The seemed to be under various restric- tion to properly concern themselves New York Times Presents: “Fram- tions, according to fans. Many be- with the legal case. ing Britney Spears.” lieve she is not in charge of her own Lynne Spears, Britney’s mother, Airing on Hulu and FX on Feb. social media. and Britney had spoken with the 19, the hour-long documentary Thus, spotlight on the conservator- #FreeBritney movement, saying showcased different celebrities, ship had returned for the first time that they appreciated the support with Britney the spotlight of one since 2009 with #FreeBritney be- and awareness that the cause was of six current episodes written; the coming a trending search yet again. spreading. After this, Lynne had show is produced and directed by On April 23, 2019, Britney finally expressed full-interest in becoming members of the Times staff. spoke out against her father on her part of the conservatorship as it was “Framing Britney Spears” focuses social media saying she would be now clear that Britney and Jamie on Britney’s infamous 2007 melt- courtesy of wikimediacommons taking an indefinite leave from work were no longer on good-terms. After years in the shadows, Britney Spears inches closer to justice. down, the establishment of her du- until her father stepped down from As of Feb. 11, 2021, Spears had al-conservatorship in 2008 and the for Jamie Spears and his attorney reer and life. He was an alcoholic the conservatorship. Around this actively approached the courts current movements against it. to obtain temporary conservator- in her teenage years who was com- same time, Wallet requested a raise asking for the removal of Jamie For many years, the media took ship over Britney, her estate and mitted to rehab multiple times. To from the courts for the conserva- within the conservatorship to in- Britney’s divorce, separation from her finances. see the juxtaposition from having torship, comparing the affairs to “a stead be placed in the hands of her children and the shaving of her As years passed, Britney contin- no significance in Britney’s brand mock-business model.” Lynne and Jodi Montgomery, her head as a form of cruel entertain- ued to create music, obtain brand to having full control was eventually Because the affairs were to be for childhood caretaker. While her ment. This was listed as a mental deals and tour as she normally shocking to some fans. the family’s benefit to keep Britney request was denied to remove Ja- breakdown with no questions as to would. People felt that the on- Most details about the conser- out of trouble, the multiple com- mie, a split-conservatorship was why it occurred. As more paparazzi slaught of the 2007 breakdown was vatorship were not questioned for parisons to a lucrative-business set in place with private company began to exploit areas of her per- over and that the pop-sensation had over a decade; after all, she had re- scheme in the court report made Bessemer Trust over her estate, fi- sonal life, the breakdowns became returned the same as she ever was. leased three studio albums within the conservatorship feel much nances and self. worse until members of her family This time, however, she was under this timespan. more beneficial to Jamie rather This was seen by fans as a partial had admitted her to a mental-care the management team of her father Things became much more wide- than to Britney herself. win for Britney: the Spears family facility against her consent. and his legal team. spread as Britney publicly walked After the announcement and agreed the fight with the court is Months after her admittance, Jamie Spears had never made an out on the announcement of her continuation of Britney’s leave, an not over. the courts had announced plans effort to be involved in Britney’s ca- Domination tour in 2018. In No- anonymous caller sent in a report calls it quits, ending music career Griffin sendek that — Daft Punk was no more. plished. The simplicity that Daft multimedia editor Daft Punk’s longtime publicist Punk tracks functioned within was Kathryn Fraizer confirmed to mul- astounding, their ability to take here will never again be “One tiple outlets the group’s split but circular and repetitive electronic More Time” for Daft Punk. revealed no details or reasons be- melodies and stay far and away T The legendary Parisian hind the breakup. from any form of tedium was com- electronic pop duo announced the and Guy- pletely unmatched. end of their astounding 28-year run Manuel de Homem-Christo The robot personas were never on Monday morning with an eight- formed Daft Punk in 1993 and a gimmick, vying for attention, it minute video titled “epilogue.” released their first studio album was a staple of the band and be- The sendoff used scenes near Homework in 1997 with stand- came who Daft Punk truly was. the end of their 2006 experimen- out hits “” and “Around Never made official public ap- tal science fiction film Electroma the world” plunging them into pearances without the helmets. as one robot makes the other ac- the limelight. The debut of their Part of the band’s immense appeal tively self-destruct, one blows into sophomore album Discovery was the magic of their mystique, a million pieces as the other walks (2001) would further cement the they didn’t play the PR game, the away, alone into the sunset. style and electronic-pop sound of rockstar lifestyle was never for As the loney android walks on the band. Discovery would also be Daft Punk and they stuck to that the final refrain from “Touch” the debut of the robot costumes until the bitter end. plays, a beautifully melodic repeti- that would soon be the insepa- Daft Punk presided within this courtesy of flickr tion of the lyric, “Hold on, if love is rable trademark of the duo. Daft perfect Goldilocks zone, talented A staple of the 21st century, Daft Punk has changed dance music forever. the answer you’re home.” Punk’s unique sound would only enough to create top-charting and minds of people all around answer to that question, as Ban- This moment from Electroma continue to develop through their singles and Grammy-winning al- the world. galter and de Homem-Christo had always been somber, but subsequent albums Human After bums all the while maintaining After the Random Access have always been very reserved, its use as Daft Punk’s break up All (2005), Alive (2007). The re- their stranglehold on the under- Memories in 2013, Daft Punk for rarely giving interviews. announcement completely re- lease of ground and hipster scenes. the most part went dark. Apart Daft Punk coming to the end of contextualizes the scene. It will (2013) would place Daft Punk at The comment section under- from the stray producing credit its 28-year run is a reminder that forever be remembered as the the top of the charts and garner neath the breakup announce- or artist collaboration, Daft Punk underneath the shiny chrome hel- very last moments for the band. three Grammy wins introducing ment was filled with comments hasn’t released any new music mets Thomas Bangalter and Guy- Alongside the epilogue Daft Punk the band to an entirely new gen- in a multitude of languages prov- in eight years. Coming out of an Manuel de Homem-Christo were released an extended version of eration of fans. ing that these Parisian androids eight-year hiatus only to end it not just mindless machines ca- their soundtrack from the film Lesser bands could never pull created art that transcended all begs the question, why now? pable of pumping out beats for all Tron Legacy (2010). And with off half of what Daft Punk accom- language and touched the hearts There very likely will never be an eternity, but truly .

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