October 18, 2018 Volume 99 Number 09 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Students Furry friends help students Women offered new relieve stress during midterms empower courses girls in club Kellen Stepler Liza Zulick staff writer staff writer Believe it or not, the time to start Kicking off the beginning of the registering for spring semester 2018-2019 school year, Duquesne classes is quickly approaching. As University’s chapter of Strong students scramble to sign up for Women Strong Girls (SWSG) start- courses and credits, Duquesne ed its mentoring program in 11 dif- University’s Center for Catholic ferent schools in the Pittsburgh area Faith and Culture’s (CCFC) this October. Catholicism and the Common Good Duquesne students volunteer grant has a solution for students every week and attend mentoring interested in an innovative, unique sessions with girls in grades third course offering. through fifth to teach them what it This spring, students will is like to grow up as a strong wom- have the chance to take a class an, and to be proud of the women titled United Pittsburgh, which they are becoming. is “an academic-community Founded in 2000 by Lindsay collaboration, offered by the Hyde, a student at Harvard Univer- Theology Department, that sity, SWSG has encouraged hun- provides an opportunity to dreds of young girls to become the develop authentic, mutually brave, independent girls they strive beneficial alliances with external to be. With guidance from their stakeholders, impart new insights mentors, they learn different skills into Catholic social teaching and to volunteer with their community promote civic awareness among and learn about historically strong students, faculty and staff,” women that have given women the according to Kimberly Saunders, rights they have today. CCFC Program Director. SWSG strives to give young girls Katia Faroun/Photo Editor United Pittsburgh hosts two the confidence and self-esteem they Buddy, a therapy dog from Animal Friends, sat like a good boy on the fourth floor of Gumberg Library in the Popular Reading see COURSE — page 3 Room. Animal Friends brought him and his friend, Victoria, on Friday, Oct. 12 to help students relax amid the stress of midterms. see GIRLS — page 2 Duquesne places money in offshore hedge fund accounts

Raymond Arke accounts based in the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. editor-in-chief The information comes from & the university’s Form 990, a set of Kailey Love documents from the IRS which is managing editor required to be publically available and provides financial information on This is the third article in the Duke nonprofit organizations. Duquesne’s Deep Dives series. currently available Form 990 is from The way in which private the fiscal year ending in June 2016. universities handle their finances is A request to Duquesne for the most often scrutinized, as students voice recent Form 990 was not able to be their opinions and finance scholars fulfilled by press time. examine university motivations. According to the June 2016 Duquesne is no exception. Form 990, six of the hedge funds Recently, studies have shown listed under the “Investments private colleges and universities Other Securities” section are often place significant money in incorporated overseas. Rimrock offshore hedge fund accounts to High Income Plus, Fir Tree avoid paying some federal taxes, as International Value Fund, HBK many non-profit organizations and Offshore Fund, MKP Opportunity corporations regularly do. Based on Offshore and Claren Road Credit public record financial information, Fund are all incorporated in Duquesne engages in this practice Carlee Evans/Staff Photographer the Cayman Islands, according as well, with offshore hedge fund The Old Main building houses administrative offices like the president’s office. Public record information has shown that Duquesne has been investing significant money in several hedge funds based in the Cayman and British Virgin Islands. see ACCOUNTS — page 3 opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... Kanye Bored this MBB Rocky Horror drama weekend? talks NBA screening The cult film’s famous The famous rapper’s Check out our lineup MBB players live showings impress controversy of great excited for this newcomer ... continues ... fall activities ... new season ...

@theduquesneduke PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 9 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE DU fraternity helps Strong Women Strong clean up South Side Girls start new program POLICE briefs Luke Schrum is helping to achieve the goals of the staff writer fraternity on a national level. “Sigma Alpha Epsilon strives to The cold weather is here to For shopping, restaurants, off- advance the highest standards of stay, and so are the campus campus housing and nightlife, the leadership, scholarship and service mishaps. PB&J is here to keep short distance from the Bluff to Pitts- for members throughout life,” Sao you up to date. burgh’s South Side neighborhood said. “Headquarters will always sup- On Oct. 10, a victim’s vehicle makes it a popular location for stu- port the philanthropic efforts of our was hit by an unknown vehicle dents. Being a late-night destination, undergraduate chapters, especially while parked in the Locust Ga- however, can contribute to litter and when they exemplify our beliefs and rage on the ninth level. The pollution in the area. serve as leaders on campus and in case is still active. A Duquesne fraternity, Sigma Al- their communities.” On Oct. 11, a DU employee pha Epsilon (SAE), is striving to com- Mickler noted SAE’s initiative to reported damage to a DU ve- bat the issue of pollution in the South align with the efforts of all Greek Life hicle. The case is still active. Side through a cleanup initiative. organizations on Duquesne’s campus. Also on Oct. 11, there was a According to Spencer Garner, phi- “Community service plays an in- suspicious package in the Mel- lanthropy chair of the Duquesne’s tegral role in every fraternity and so- lon Hall receiving area. chapter of SAE, the cleanups are bi- rority here at Duquesne University,” Megan Klinefelter/Staff Photographer On Oct. 12, Residence Life weekly, starting at 11 a.m. on Sun- Mickler said. “Through volunteer DU’s Strong Women Strong Girls aim to empower young girls in Pittsburgh. found a small amount of mari- days. During these cleanups, broth- work such as clean-ups to fundraising tors, said. “In previous years, we juana and related parapherna- ers of SAE walk around the blocks efforts, fraternity and sorority mem- GIRLS — from page 1 showed our mentees how to em- lia in a student’s dorm room neighboring their houses and pick up bers bring added enthusiasm and need to lift themselves and their brace the real world and tackle real in Assumption Hall. The stu- any trash or litter. exuberance needed by these organi- peers to their highest potential. world situations. Now, we are show- dent was referred to the Office Garner believes the South Side zations to fulfill their missions and “Through this program we strive ing them what their future could be of Student Conduct. What a is an important part of the campus efforts.” to encourage our young girls to like and the various possibilities.” smelly situation. community and a good candidate for With support of the South Side become the best versions of them- SWSG coordinates many events On Oct. 14, a library atten- community service, so he looked to Chamber of Commerce, specifically selves and achieve all of their each semester for the girls and dant in the law school reported start a clean-up program that would Executive Director Candice Gonzalez, dreams,” said Rachael Reiner, one mentors to participate in outside that a suspicious male was in help to improve the relationship be- SAE is provided with bags and gloves. of Duquesne’s SWSG chapter di- of the classroom. The biggest event the lounge area. tween non-student South Side resi- Gonzalez stressed the importance rectors. “We share stories of our is planned for the spring semester, On Oct. 15, a Duquesne dents and Duquesne students. of community service and the many lives, talk about strong women in where the young girls involved in student was assaulted in her “I wanted to show Duquesne that activities Duquesne staff and stu- history and current society and dis- the program take a field trip for the apartment on Sarah Street in Greek Life does a lot more good dents participate in. cuss strong ways to handle various day to Duquesne and see how their South Side. The case was re- than bad,” Garner said. “This is just “Whenever possible, the DU staff situations.” mentors live at college. Fun activi- ferred to the Office of Student a small step in recovering the rela- and student groups are gracious Duquesne’s chapter has grown ties are arranged for them for the Conduct. tionships between college students, and willing to help us keep the His- from five members, also called entire day. Duquesne and regular families [on toric East Carson business district, mentors, to 113 members. Mentors “I think it is important to men- the South Side].” residential streets, bicycle trials and are assigned to a new elementary tor these young girls because some Implementing programs and ac- public stairs clean and welcoming,” school every semester, which gives of them do not have role models at tivities to improve one of the com- Gonzalez said. JOIN THE DUKE! them and the young girls the op- home,” said McKenna Then, junior munities near the Bluff has become Garner noted that the success of portunity to meet and work with as biochemistry major and SWSG Writing for The Duke is a key part of Duquesne’s chapter of the cleanup effort would not be pos- many strong girls as possible. mentor. “Some had never heard a great way to get involved SAE, according to Garner. sible without the help of his fellow The organization strives to make of college until we came and talk- with everything going down “I wanted to create an event that fraternity brothers. sure all girls know their worth, and ed about it. We provide a source on campus. Whether you like would be easy to run and would keep “Of course every single brother believes it is important to start at a of support and encouragement to write, draw, take photos, the South Side clean,” Garner said. of SAE is essential to the success of young age to assure they will always for these strong girls to grow into play video games, listen to Director of Greek Life Rebecca these clean-ups,” Garner said. know they are strong and powerful. strong women.” music or are just looking for a Mickler echoed these sentiments. Gonzalez extended thanks to the In fact, they say a chant at every meet- On Oct. 22, SWSG will host a new way to make friends, The “International Greek organiza- many Duquesne University organiza- ing, “I am strong, I am proud and I’m Chipotle Night in Market Square Duke is a great place to start! tions have recognized that to be tions that are involved in the South not afraid to shout it out loud!” from 5 to 9 p.m., where profits Being on the staff of The effective and valued members of Side throughout the year and specifi- “We have recently changed our benefit Duquesne’s chapter of Duke looks great on a re- the campus community, they must cally SAE. weekly mentoring session to focus SWSG. Participating customers sume, no matter what your work in partnership with the insti- “We are deeply grateful for our not only on strong women in his- must share the flyer at check out to major is, and it involves a lot tution and its surrounding com- community service work together tory, but the world of STEAM,” support the non-profit organiza- of free pizza. munity,” Mickler said. with the Duquesne University Samantha Border, another one of tion of helping young girls around If you’re interested, email Beyond Duquesne’s campus, John- staff and students,” Gonzalez Duquesne’s SWSG chapter direc- the Pittsburgh area. Editor-in-Chief Raymond ny Sao, director of communications said. “We are happy to have many Arke at [email protected] or of Sigma Alpha Epsilon headquar- DU students as our resident stop by our newsroom locat- ters, noted that Duquesne’s chapter neighbors.” ed in the basement of College Students support local Hall (Room 113). veterans at competition Olivia Donia Duquesne, who was killed in Afghani- staff writer stan in 2009. The group’s most prom- EmailTips inent event is Run for Ryan, now in its We want your input! Saturday, Oct. 13, was windy but tenth year, takes place on campus ev- not unpleasant as a group of 20 to ery spring. But Saturday’s event was The Duke’s news section 30 students dressed in neon green the newer Combat Fitness Challenge, would love to hear from you T-shirts labeled “staff” arranged an a competition started by the Platoon about stories that you want to array of orange cones on McCloskey last year. see in print. Know a talented Field outside Des Places. The premise of the Combat Fit- professor or accomplished The Sgt. Ryan Lane Platoon held ness Challenge was simple: students student? See something on the Combat Fitness Challenge on formed teams of four or five and campus that just doesn’t make Saturday that tested students in an competed in an abridged version of sense? You can send your abridged Marine Combat Fitness test the Marine Combat Fitness Test. The tips and story ideas to News to raise money and awareness for the challenge included an 800 meter run Editor Gabriella DiPietro at group’s student veteran scholarship. around the track, 200 ammo can [email protected]. The Sgt. Ryan Lane Platoon is an presses and a relay of sorts comprised Courtesy of SAE organization on campus created in of sprints, a maneuver under fire and Duquesne’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon started a cleanup initiative in honor of Sgt. Ryan Lane, a Pittsburgh a sandbag carry. The challenge was neighborhoods of the South Side, occurring bi-weekly on Sunday mornings. native and U.S. Marine with ties to see COMBAT — page 3 THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 Duquesne launches new spring courses for students COURSES — from page 1 classes, one undergraduate level and “The goal of United Pittsburgh one graduate level. is to bring together local leaders, The three-credit undergraduate students, faculty, staff and citizens course, named United Pittsburgh: of Pittsburgh to grapple with the Racial Ethics and Social Geography, challenges Pittsburgh confronts features live TED talks from and to envision ways to forge a Pittsburgh leaders. The course will future that is beneficial to all,” introduce students to social ethics by Weaver said. exploring issues such as race, health Prospective students may also be disparities, economic inequality intrigued by the uniqueness of the and violence. Completion of the program and its innovative nature. course will satisfy the social justice “Students enrolled in the United theme area for students’ university Pittsburgh courses will enjoy a core requirement. The course is co- once-in-a-lifetime opportunity taught by Elisabeth Vasko and Terri to learn from and with social Baltimore. entrepreneurs, government officials, The graduate course, worth three philanthropists and faith leaders,” credits, is titled United Pittsburgh: Weaver said. “The classes will be Virtue, Christianity and the Two unlike any they’ve had before.” Kingdoms. This team-taught course The program also ties into explores questions in ethics while Duquesne’s mission. relating to social justice issues in “As a Catholic and Spiritan Kaitlyn Holtz/Staff Photographer Pittsburgh’s local context. Instructors university, Duquesne prepares Duquesne’s theology department is offering new courses, which students can register to take in the spring semester. of the course are Elizabeth Cochran students who will promote the the root causes of challenges The program spans for 10 weeks p.m., to then return to their class to and Rev. Paul Abernathy. common good through lives of facing the Pittsburgh region and will be held on consecutive discuss the topic. Darlene Weaver, CCFC director ethical behavior, professional and introduce them to concrete Monday evenings from Feb. 4 to Interested students can visit www. and director of the core curriculum, leadership and civic engagement,” steps that will promote a future April 15. Students will meet with duq.edu/united-pgh and can talk is leading the program for the Weaver said. “The initiative will of equity and inclusion for the their class at 6 p.m., then join the to their academic advisors for more university. help participants understand Pittsburgh region.” public for a lecture to start at 6:30 information. DU invests in Cayman hedge funds Students challenged ACCOUNTS — from page 1 reported in a Nov. 2017 article that regulations.” to combat fitness test to Securities and Exchange universities have started moving Though it isn’t illegal, this practice COMBAT — from page 2 Commission filings. money into less traditional and has remained unpopular amongst service and is awarded to a different The Form 990 lists that Duquesne more lucrative hedge fund accounts legislators. In a letter to George not only to see if teams could complete student every year. had $12,636,062 invested in that would open the potential Washington University in 2016, the course, but to compete against While this may not have been the Rimrock, $8,008,926 invested earnings up to federal taxes. Chairman of the Senate Committee teams of the event staff, almost all of main event the Sgt. Ryan Lane Pla- with Fir Tree, $6,661,042 invested “When schools earn income on Finance, Sen. Orrin Hatch whom were involved in either the Re- toon runs, it was clear that both the in HBK, $5,521,411 with MKP and from enterprises unrelated to (R-UT), Chairman of the House serve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) staff and participants shared a com- $2,470,454 in Claren Road. their core educational missions, Committee on Ways and Means or the military in some way. mon sense of dedication and commit- A sixth offshore account listed they can be required to pay a Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and former The real goal of the day was not to ment. A winning team was named, was Graham Global Investment tax that was intended to prevent Chairman of the House Ways and win, but to support the organization but it was clear that winning wasn’t Fund, which according to S&P nonprofits from competing Means Oversight Subcommittee and the cause for which they work. really the goal here; the event was Global Market Intelligence is unfairly with for-profit Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) asked According to Jonathan Miller, more of a test of skill, and, most im- incorporated in the British Virgin businesses,” the NYT reported. thirteen questions pertaining to their president of the Sgt. Ryan Lane Pla- portantly, a way to support the cause. Islands. According to the Form “Establishing another corporate use of offshore accounts, as well as toon, the goal of the event was to Even after the challenge ended, par- 990, Duquesne had $4,414,525 layer between private equity funds criticized the practice. raise money and awareness for both ticipants and staff alike remained, invested in Graham. and endowments effectively blocks “The National Association of the Run for Ryan on April 7 and the tossing around a football or a frisbee. Duquesne also has several million any taxable income from flowing to College and University Business scholarship the group manages. The The event was, ultimately, a success- dollars invested in domestically- the endowments, the reason they Officers reports that 56 private scholarship, Miller said, supports ful way for the group to raise money incorporated hedge funds. are called blocker corporations. universities and colleges have student veterans from all branches of for their student veteran scholarship. This practice is often referred to The tax is instead owed by the endowments of more than $1 as using “blocker corporations.” corporations, which are established billion. This study showed These efforts are defined by in no-tax or low-tax jurisdictions endowments had an average NASDAQ as the phenomenon that like the Cayman Islands or the return on investment of 15.5 occurs when corporations “invest British Virgin Islands.” percent and an average payout in private equity or hedge funds Walters explained that use rate of 4.4 percent during the in order to avoid U.S. trade or of the loophole is not unusual 2014 fiscal year,” they wrote. business income taxes,” and are and noted that there are several “Despite these large and growing technically not illegal, but rather federal regulations which govern endowments, many colleges and function as a loophole. these types of accounts with universities have raised tuition “The University [sic] invests in which “Duquesne University must far in excess of inflation.” offshore accounts as a tax-savings comply.” Other universities with Since 2013, Duquesne has strategy where the account is offshore accounts, highlighted increased tuition for liberal typically treated as a corporation in the NYT article, include the arts, education and nursing by for U.S. tax purposes,” Ken University of Pittsburgh, Duke approximately $8,276 and health Walters, Duquesne media University, Colgate University sciences and pre-professional relations manager, said. “This, and many Ivy League schools, pharmacy by $9,246. in effect, creates a protective among others. Duquesne joins universities layer between the investor “Working with its investment across the U.S. in the widespread (the University [sic]), and an advisor, the University employs raise of tuition costs year by year. investment fund’s underlying multiple investing strategies in According to the National Center assets. The corporation then order to maximize its return. for Education Statistics, “between bears certain tax obligations This includes asset allocation 2005–06 and 2015–16, prices for instead of the investor, which and manager selection decisions undergraduate tuition, fees, room limits the investor’s tax burden.” as well as managing fees, taxes and board at public institutions University and college and other administrative costs,” rose 34 percent, and prices at endowment earnings are Walters said. “It is common for private nonprofit institutions Megan Klinefelter/Staff Photographer commonly tax-exempt. However, universities to use this investment rose 26 percent, after adjustment The Sgt. Ryan Lane Platoon hosted the Combat Fitness Challenge on Saturday, the New York Times (NYT) strategy and there are numerous for inflation.” Oct. 13, on McCloskey Field, where students tested their strength and stamina. 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Inclusion of O’Keefe is a editorial staff mistake This upcoming weekend is the editor-in-chief Raymond Arke first National Conference on the First managing editor Kailey Love news editor Gabriella DiPietro Amendment, an event that Duquesne opinions editor Ollie Gratzinger is co hosting with The Pittsburgh features editor Hallie Lauer Foundation. While the list of lumi- a&e editor Josiah Martin naries participating is extensive and sports editor Adam Lindner impressive, there’s one name on the layout editor Madison Pastrick photo editor Katia Faroun list that troubles us as students and administrative staff journalists — James O’Keefe. O’Keefe is recently known for his adviser Paula Reed Ward laughably terrible attempts to “ex- ad manager Madison Pastrick pose” the Washington Post by plant- email us: [email protected] ing a fake story about then-U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore impreg- nating a teenager. The Washington Post didn’t fall for the poor bait, in- stead recording the encounters with O’Keefe’s Project Veritas employee “One’s real life and wrote a story on O’Keefe and his company’s duplicitous methods. is so often the O’Keefe had previously gained no- toriety for his other sting job attempts Cartoon by Robert Gwiazda life that one to target NPR, CNN correspondent in focus... Abbie Boudreau and others. His big- gest story to date was in 2009, when does not lead.” he and other Project Veritas members Possible Toys R Us comeback sparks controversy, outrage maliciously edited videos of their in- teractions with employees that led to Ollie Gratzinger Wall Street Journal, has only $20 to remember that there really is no the federal defunding and closure of O million set aside in a fund reserved such thing. Like any other company, Oscar Wilde opinions editor the Association of Community Orga- for this purpose, and most employ- Toys R Us and its investors are con- nizations for Reform Now (ACORN), ees report that they haven’t seen a cerned only with making money by ver the summer, childrens’ a low-income advocacy group. penny yet despite being promised any means necessary, and no matter You just read Now tweet retail giant Toys R Us an- What O’Keefe has gained fame for two weeks of severance for their first how much you spend, you can’t buy our thoughts. us yours. nounced that it would be O year on the job and one week of pay back memories. is not even remotely close to jour- permanently closing the doors of for every two years after that. By injecting itself back into the nalism; it is essentially lies and pro- about 735 U.S. locations as a result @TheDuquesneDuke While many workers would be headlines, Toys R Us makes it hard- paganda which push his right-wing of bankruptcy claims dating back to open to returning to their jobs, er for consumers to forget about it agenda. Look at some of the other the previous September. We should Toys R Us be brought in the era of online shopping and conference speakers: Dean Baquet packed up our childhood back from the edge of its Amazon Prime. Especially with the memories, watched as of the New York Times, Martin corporate death, they holidays coming up — a time during storefronts became Baron of the Washington Post, Tom fear that the owners which retailers make up to 30 per- vacant lots and bid Ridge, Gen. Michael Hayden, Ruth editorial will overlook sea- cent of their annual sales, according farewell to Geoffrey Bader Ginsburg and Nancy Gibbs. soned employees to the National Retail Foundation — the Giraffe. But These are standout citizens whose and search instead this could, in theory, make its own- now, the brand voices on First Amendment issues policy for low-wage la- ers a whole lot of cash. For them, may be making bor. After all, the that’s what it’s all about. most definitely deserve to be heard. The Duquesne Duke is the student- a comeback, and written, student-managed newspaper sole purpose of a Even if that isn’t the case, and Yet, they share a billing with a figure the employees of Duquesne University. It is published hedge fund is to even if the company doesn’t make who Newsweek described in a 2018 every Thursday during the academic who’d lost their increase profit, and its comeback in time for the Christ- headline as “the man who makes the year except during semester breaks and jobs — and have holidays, and prior to final exams. The severance pay isn’t mas rush, it doesn’t seem fair that fake news.” yet to receive prom- Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- always protected investors can just decide to start ised severance pay — Journalism is already facing ions of the editors of The Duke and does when a company goes over while so many people were left not necessarily reflect the views of the are far from thrilled. enough attacks. In Turkey, Saudi Ara- bankrupt. without work for so long. students, faculty, administration, stu- According to the Wash- bia may just get away without punish- dent government or the University pub- Perhaps by eliminating NPR covered a protest in New York ington Post, the hedge funds ment for murdering Jamal Khashoggi lications board. Op-ed columns do not the cost of paying workers what comprised of about 30 ex-employees reflect the opinions of The Duke, but that own the branding for the com- of the Washington Post, who had long they’re owed, the brand expects to of the company, many of whom rather are the sole opinions of the col- pany have decided against selling all lived in America. Over the summer, umnists themselves. afford its very public comeback and made declarations such as “You left of its assets, opting instead to hold revival, and the promises made to 33,000 people without jobs,” and the newsroom of The Capital Gazette Letters policy onto brand names, web domains once-loyal employees are pushed to “Whose Toys R Us? Our Toys R Us,” in Maryland was attacked and shot up Letters to the editor must be typed, and Geoffrey the Giraffe himself. the back burner once again. Coming while touting their own mascot — a by a disgruntled reader. It’s a serious double-spaced and include the writ- Further, an Oct. 6 tweet seems to er’s name, school/department and at a time during which large retail- vulture. task, one that is demeaned if O’Keefe foreshadow the return of the com- phone number for verification. Letters ers — Amazon, for example — have One employee posted on Twitter, is included in the same discussion. As should be no longer than 300 words pany with the hashtag “#Geoffreyis- been under harsh scrutiny for mis- “Do I get severance pay for losing and should be delivered to The Duke back,” going on to urge customers to Marty Kaplan, director of USC’s An- office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed treatment of employees, the Toys my job now that y’all [sic] have the “share some of your favorite memo- nenberg School for Communication to [email protected] by 5 p.m. R Us fiasco highlights yet another money to stay open? Or do I get my Tuesday. The editors reserve the right ries and get ready to make a whole and Journalism, said, “There is no absence of ethics under capitalism. job back?” to edit any and all submitted copies. lot of new ones.” responsible definition of journalism All letters must be verified before being It almost feels as though the whole As of now, no one knows for sure. All memories aside, more than that includes what he does or how he published. thing was one big PR stunt, done to On Oct. 16, Sen. Elizabeth War- 30,000 people — many of whom does it.” reawaken a deeply-buried sense of ren (D-MA) lashed out at the major Corrections/clarifications had been with the company for nostalgia and fondness in the heart firms that played a role in the com- Lies are not journalism. Baited Readers should report any story or years — were laid off, and worker photo error to The Duke. All legitimate of consumers. Because of the pathos pany’s initial liquidation this past questions and edited videos aren’t errors will be corrected in print the fol- advocacy group Rise Up Retail es- associated with sweet childhood summer, urging them to contribute journalism. What O’Keefe does is lowing edition. timates those employees are owed memories of the store, it’s easy to to a fund which would pay laid-off dirty, plain and simple. While he is somewhere around $75 million in Contact see Toys R Us as a benign and gentle severance pay. see TOYS— page 12 see STAFF ED— page 12 corporation. But it’s also important email [email protected] The company, according to the Opinions 5 Kanye West’s political antics distract from real problems Zoe Stratos During the 2016 elections, Trump was ac- be cut out for TV appropriateness. staff columnist cused of being racist throughout his life as a This is where the second exploitation ploy businessman and reality TV star, even being comes in. Kanye may very well also be doing n Thursday Oct. 11, President Trump sued by the Department of Justice for racial interviews and posting about the president invited popular rap artist Kanye West discrimination in the 1970s. The claims of to attract attention from the media, fans, and to the Oval Office to discuss impor- racism stem all the way up to the present with haters — just like Trump. Publicly involving O him calling for bans on Muslim immigration, oneself in current events calls for attention; tant topics like sentencing reform. However, they talked about anything but the suppos- as well as stating that the U.S. should accept it’s no coincidence Kanye also released his new edly planned subjects. more people from countries like Norway — chart topping album Ye in June of this year. Surrounded by the press’ flashing cameras predominantly Caucasian countries. According to Billboard.com, Ye is Kanye’s and microphones capturing every word, peo- To combat said instances, Trump invited eighth number one album on the Billboard ple from all over the country witnessed what Kanye to ultimately show his friendship with top 200 chart, ties the record for most num- could only be described as a freak show: an a popular and influential African American ber ones in a row, is the fifth biggest week of incoherent, loud and boisterous performance man and to discuss things Kanye knows little the year, and is the seventh largest streaming put on by the rapper while the president sat to nothing about, and it showed. debut week ever. idly across from him smiling and nodding. Upon arriving, Kanye modeled his red Later on in the meeting, they opened up for Nothing like good entertainment to distract “Make America Great Again” hat, claiming it questioning from the press. Courtesy of Cosmopolitan Trump, himself, and the world, from Hurri- makes him feel like Superman and that the “What would you like to ask President cane Michael relief and the looming murder I’m With Her campaign just didn’t give him Trump to do for Chicago?” a Chicago Sun Kanye supports Trump, sporting the MAGA hat. that feeling as a male. That act alone broad- Times reporter asked. “You’re here to talk of a U.S. citizen and journalist within the for the publicity they don’t receive in their re- casted across the nation can influence fans of about crime in Chicago.” Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. spective fan bases. A Caucasian politician and the super star to support who he supports: a Rather than simply answering her ques- Like most others watching the spectacle an African American rapper sitting equally clear goal Trump wants to emphasize. on TV, I laughed at the nonsense Kanye was tion with another question for the president, across a table speaking about policy and con- “People expect that if you’re black you have to spewing throughout the meeting with Trump; Kanye, after saying people wanted him to sequently having lunch isn’t something the be Democrat,” Kanye said during the meeting. however, unlike some others, I happened to ask about stopping frisking, again resorted world sees everyday. Also during their conversation, Kanye went notice the manipulation behind bringing a top to ranting about his accomplishments and The truth of the matter is, though, their selling African American rapper to the White on a ten-minute rant referencing his own insisting the installation of Yeezy — his own publicity has skyrocketed. Segments about House for a meeting. It was a way for the pres- brand, the Unabomber, abolishing the 13th shoe brand — factories within his hometown the meeting have already appeared on Sat- ident to increase popularity among not only Amendment, his own discovery of sleep de- of Chicago will lower prison rates. He later urday Night Live, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy the youth, but African Americans -- a group privation and a hydrogen powered plane. He even talked about rebranding the MAGA slo- Fallon and just about every news channel largely opposed to the Trump administration. then went on to explain how all of these ideas, gan to only read “Make America Great,” as he in the country. Even people on social media You could even go as far to say it was a way plus insourcing the manufacturing of his shoe already manufactured hats donning the “im- have joined the conversation either prais- for him to disingenuously show his attention brand called Yeezy’s in Chicago factories, can proved” slogan. ing or condemning the two men. Some are to the prison system and its mistreatment of bring jobs and lower prison rates in the US — It can definitely be assumed that both drug crimes committed by African Americans. all the while spewing profanities that had to Kanye and Trump are only using each other see KANYE— page 12 Wuerl and Francis guilty of inaction; should be held accountable Timothy Rush Pittsburgh Diocese and that he is now able staff columnist to retire seemingly with no consequences for his actions,” going so far as to say, “We can’t n Oct. 12, as part of the tremors left rely on the Church to fix itself.” in the wake of the revelations of Wuerl needs to be held responsible for his Osexual abuse in the Roman Catholic action; not be called “noble” and left in his Church in Pennsylvania over the course of position for an undetermined time while a re- several decades, Pope Francis accepted the placement is found, and he certainly shouldn’t resignation of Cardinal Wuerl. Wuerl, now be left in the extremely influential position of former archbishop of Washington, D.C., being part of choosing future church leaders. served as the eleventh bishop of Pittsburgh. If Pope Francis and the Catholic Church want Installed on March 25, 1988, he moved to to fight sexual abuse, they first need to take become archbishop of Washington. His time the stance of holding people responsible for as bishop was originally characterized as a both action and inaction. While action cre- time of merging parishes and engaging with Courtesy of CNN ates the problem, inaction perpetuates it. Catholics through various avenues such as Cardinal Wuerl resigned after outrage following the Grand Jury report which mentioned him by name. By Wuerl’s silence, these cases were allowed television and newspaper. to continue, and by the Pope’s lax response, my three decades as a bishop and each time was certainly not responsible for all of it, only This legacy is thoroughly overshadowed by the Catholic Church will continue to not take get it right.” presiding as bishop for 30 years in a 70 year the Pennsylvania grand jury report that re- these issues seriously. In return for this candor, Pope Francis long period, he still needs to be held respon- vealed a decades long activity of covering up In the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Ger- accepted his resignation warmly, but went sible for not treating it seriously during his sexual abuse, as Wuerl was named in the re- man preacher and anti-Nazi activist during further than simply recognizing the honesty time as bishop. port among the Church leaders that did cover the rise of Nazism in Germany, “Silence in on Wuerl’s part. The Pope described Wuerl’s No, Pope Francis, choosing not to defend up sexual abuse during his time as bishop of the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold actions of not defending his own actions as his own indefensible inaction as bishop is Pittsburgh. While he doesn’t appear to be on us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to bishop as “noble,” and Wuerl will not only not noble, it just means that he at least has the same level as others, such as disgraced act is to act.” remain in his position until a replacement is Cardinal Theodore McCarrick who actively some decency in the wake of these revela- If God will not hold us guiltless, neither found, but he will remain on the Congrega- engaged in sexual abuse, the report notes that tions. Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania attorney should we ourselves. Wuerl is guilty of both tion of Bishops, responsible for choosing fu- he was immersed in an ecclesiastic culture of general who oversaw the grand jury report, action and inaction, in participating in cover- ture church leaders. not treating sexual assault as a matter worth was astonished by the lack of action taken ing up sexual abuse and not actively fighting the notice of his parishioners. And that is the problem. Sexual abuse is a by the church. Following the acceptance of against it. The Pope is guilty of inaction, by In his resignation, Wuerl did accept re- serious matter, one that the Catholic Church the resignation by the Pope, Shapiro stated, not treating this matter with the severity it sponsibility for the actions detailed in the should treat with zero tolerance. That same “It is unacceptable that then-Bishop Wuerl deserves. And if we do not hold both of these grand jury report, stating, “I wish that I grand jury report found that there were over ... oversaw and participated in the system- men responsible for these matters, we our- could redo some decisions I have made in 1,000 identifiable victims, and while Wuerl atic cover-up that he did when leading the selves are guilty of inaction. Opinions October 18, 2018 6 FEATURES Fun fall activities to beat that midterm slump Fall has finally graced us with its presence in the form of cold weather. At least for now, fingers crossed. Allison Lento This can only mean one of two things: go into our hermit hole of blankets, sweatshirts and hot bever- staff writer ages OR do all the wonderful fall and spooky activities the season brings. Let’s go with the latter!

1. Haunted Museum After Dark: Year of the 2. Hometown Homegrown Food Expo Zombie (Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Oakland, PA) (Heinz History Center)

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is known for being one of largest museums in the country. What might not be as well No one can think about fall without thinking about food, known, however, is the events it holds after the sun goes down. Bear and this event is perfect for all the fall cravings. This expo in mind, this is a 21+ event because alcohol is served, so it won’t be takes place at the Heinz History Center, which will be host- accessible to all. However, it is a good event to keep on the radar for ing over 40 food vendors for guests to try all sorts of delicious the future. The party theme for this Halloween season is zombies! samples. Better yet, Pittsburgh chefs will be doing live cook- Guests are strongly encouraged to come dressed as zombies and to trick-or-treat around the museum for prizes, while being able to see ing demonstrations including cake decorating and French the “real zombies” from the natural history part of the museum. The toast recipies that will get any foodie excited. Be sure to party does not stop here, because visitors will also be able to see check Goodtastepittsburgh.com for the times of the demon- Night of the Living Dead on the museum’s big screen to celebrate strations that spark your interest. Along with the demonstra- its 50th anniversary, as well as be able to join a dance party to live tions, there will be pumpkin carving, live music and games to music provided by a DJ! General admission price for this event is $15 and $13.50 for members. This event is one night only on Oct. 26 enjoy, as well as all sorts of food items and cookbooks up for starting at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. purchase. Students with a school ID can get in for $9, and it is free for Heinz History Center members. This event is tak- ing place on Oct. 20 and goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. so be sure to go hungry and ready to try all sorts of delicious treats! 3. Trax Farm (Finleyville PA)

Trax Farms is located in the South Hills and is about a 30 minute drive from downtown Pittsburgh. Celebrating its 49th Annual Fall Festival this year, Trax is the perfect place to have 4. Soergel Orchards (Wexford, PA) a nice fall day over the weekend. A special activity that takes place at Trax during this time of the year is the hayride that goes Pumpkin picking is always on everyone’s minds for fall, but apple pick- up to the pumpkin patch for a prime pumpkin picking experi- ing is another fun fall staple, and Soergel Orchards is just the place to ence. Additionally, the hayride goes to a huge corn maze that do it! Soergel's Fall Festival weekends are here and filled will all sorts is incredibly fun to get lost in. Trax will also host food trucks of activities. They have hayrides and tractor rides, the aforementioned and live music as a part of their festival that switch with each apple and pumpkin picking, games, music, face painting, and some amish visit. Be sure to check Traxfarms.com in order to see what will made donuts and BBQ from the food barn to tie it all together. This or- be available on the day you decide to go! The farm also is home chard is located 18 minutes out of downtown in Wexford, PA, and is open to an extensive, beyond popular market which sells all of the both this coming weekend, Oct. 20 to 21 and the following weekend, Oct. seasonal goodies you are hoping for: fresh apple cider, all things 27 and 28, starting at 11 a.m. and going until 5 p.m. both days. And the cinnamon and phenomenal baked goods. The festival happens on the weekends and runs until Oct. 28. The price for adults is best part is of all? It is FREE! Be sure to call ahead or go to Soergels.com $10, but be sure to bring a little extra cash to buy your pumpkin. to see what apples are available to pick yourself and which ones are avail- able for purchase!

5. Hundred Acres Manor (Bethel Park, PA)

Fall means it is time to get spooky, and Hundred Acres Manor is an excellent place to go to start off the Halloween season. As mentioned by Hauntworld magazine, Hundred Acres Manor is the “flat out best haunted house in Pittsburgh PA” and has also been mentioned to be one of the best 6. Monster Pumpkin Festival (North Shore, PA) in America by other publications such as Forbes and USA Today. This at- traction leads each willing participant through a series of different rooms There are so many activities wrapped into this event it is hard to even that are decked out in wonderfully terrifying decor and themes. The actors know where to begin! The Monster Pumpkin Festival takes place right in are, of course, ready to scare any person when they least expect it. The Pittsburgh on the North Shore, and the best part about this one is it is FREE haunted house brings some new activities to the table this season, such to attend. At the Monster Pumpkin Festival, attendees will be able to see as their escape rooms and buried alive simulator. Hundred Acres Manor, people race in gigantic, hollowed out pumpkins down the Allegheny River. a 25 minute drive from downtown Pittsburgh, is definitely the activity to Anyone interested can like and repost a photo on the Monster Pumpkin Fes- bring a group of friends tp on a Friday or Saturday night (and have them go tival Facebook page in order to have a chance to actually participate in the first). The general admission price is $20 for the house, $25 for the escape room and $7 for the burial simulator. So head on down, get in line and be race! Other activities at this festival include looking at huge pumpkin carv- prepared to start getting scared as soon as you get there! ings, the pumpkin drop, as well as a pumpkin pie eating contest on Sunday. The pumpkin drop, which drops a 2,000 pound pumpkin from a crane, is 7. The Manor Theater Midnight Horror Movie Fest actually an event for charity and also comes with the chance of winning some (Squirrel Hill, PA) prizes! The festival takes place on Oct. 20 and 21, and some of the events vary depending on the day, so be sure to check out Monsterpumpkin.com Who doesn’t love a good movie night? Especially when it is Halloween sea- for timing details. Both days, however, include vendors with food, drinks son, and there are so many to choose from. Located 13 minutes from downtown and crafts as well as a free pumpkin giveaway which is perfect for any fall Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill’s Manor Theater is hosting midnight horror movie lover. Keep in mind that the pumpkin race itself will only be happening on showings every Saturday night in October! Coming up on Oct. 20, it will be Saturday, but the boats that will be in the race will be decorated and painted showing The Shining starting at 11:59 p.m. and the following Saturday on Oct. on display for those who attend the festival on Sunday. All these events and 27, the theater will be rightfully showing Halloween just in time for the wonder- more will be taking place along the North Side Riverwalk and, as mentioned ful holiday falling on the following Wednesday. Tickets are $9.75 for adults. Put earlier, are completely free to attend! on some cozy clothes and get spooked by some classics! SPORTS 7

Upcoming DU DU MBB players dish on NBA allegiances Sports Events

Following months without NBA action, the Association finally returns this The following events are all of Duquesne’s varsity athletic week. Some of DU’s biggest NBA fans — men’s basketball players — talked events for the next week.

about what they’re most excited to see during the new season — Oct. 18—21 Women’s Tennis @ Adam Lindner & have a Pau. I was there for the during the new NBA season. Chief tough times.” among them is The King in his Martha Thorn Invitational David Borne Freshman guard Brandon Wade, new home in L.A. (Morgantown, W.Va.) the duquesne duke hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, “Definitely looking forward to echoed the same sentiments as seeing LeBron with the Lakers, — Oct. 18—22 As of Tuesday evening, the NBA Randall regarding the Lakers. and I’m looking forward to see- season is underway, with fans in “I’ve been a Lakers fan since ing how the rookie class is going Men’s Tennis @ ITA store for another season full of ‘09. Been a big Kobe fan ever since to play out this year. I feel like Championship entertainment both on and off I was young. It was the Mamba that whole rookie class is abso- (Blacksburg, VA) the court. Following an offsea- Mentality, bro,” Wade said. “It’s lutely loaded,” Swingle said. “I’d son loaded with transactions that just different. He’s a winner, and like to see how Michael Porter — Oct. 18, 5 p.m. moved a number of the league’s I always base my game off of him, Jr. does; I was a big fan of him in top dogs to new homes, the league and my mentality off of him, too.” high school.” Women’s Swimming & Diving has quite a different look to it this Wade went on to say that his Mike Hughes, eligible this sea- @ James Madison time around. favorite Kobe moment is the son after transferring from Akron Believe it or not, some of 81-point performance he had and sitting out last year, said he’s — Oct. 18, 7 p.m. Duquesne’s biggest NBA fans hap- against Toronto. also a fan of the game and league Women’s Soccer @ St. pen to know how to handle the “Scoring 81 points against the overall, and not necessarily any Bonaventure rock a little bit themselves, and Raptors was just absolutely insane.” certain entity in particular. Courtesy of AP we’re not talking about NBA 2K However, other players felt the “I don’t have a favorite team No. 5 overall pick Trae Young (left, No. — we’re talking about Duquesne opposite way about the NBA — in- because my city doesn’t have a 11) attempts to drive past Pelicans — Oct. 18, 5 p.m. men’s basketball players. stead of following one team in par- team. I just like good basketball guard Jarrett Jack during the 2018 NBA Women’s Swimming & Diving So, regardless of how excited you ticular, some prefer to follow cer- as of right now,” the Kansas City preseason. @ James Madison may be for college basketball sea- tain players, or simply the league resident said. “I can’t be a regu- son, take it from the guys that actu- at large. lar, cliche kind of person and say him to be the biggest ... He should LeBron James or Steph (Curry) get most improved player in the — Oct. 19—20 is my favorite player, so I’ve got league this year, without a doubt,” Women’s Swimming & Diving to say KD (Kevin Durant). He’s a Randall said. @ Richmond Duals pure scorer. Nobody scores like Gavin Bizeau, a freshman for- (Richmond, VA) he does, and he does it in differ- ward from Plainfield, Indiana, ent ways.” said he’s definitely going to pull As for what he hopes to specifi- for the Pacers again this year, but — Oct. 19, 7 p.m. cally see this year, Hughes said, that his favorite player all-time is Women’s Volleyball vs. George “I’m hoping the East gets shaken Mavericks veteran big man Dirk Mason (Palumbo Center) up a little bit this year. Then, Nowitzki. obviously the West is going to A 6-foot-11 forward with a pe- be the West, with the Warriors, rimeter game, Bizeau didn’t sound — Oct. 20, 12 p.m. but I feel like there’s going to be like he was lying when he said, Football at Saint Francis more competition for them in the “I’m always watching old Dirk (Loretto, PA) West this year.” highlights trying to replicate his Freshman forward and Nor- game.” Otherwise, though, Bi- — Oct. 20, 7 p.m. cross, Georgia resident Amari zeau’s ready for the Pacers this Kelly, says he’s basically a LeBron season, and he’s excited for what Men’s Soccer vs. Rhode Island bandwagoner, but has some other Victor Oladipo’s got in store. (Rooney Field) Courtesy of SI sorts of things he’s looking for- “I’m excited to see how Vic Ola- Debatably the NBA’s top player, LeBron James (No. 23) flexes during the 2018 ward to seeing this season, too. dipo does this year,” Bizeau said. — Oct. 21, 1 p.m. preseason, alongside ex-adversary and new teammate Lance Stephenson. Having played former Georgia “My trainer back home was his Women’s Volleyball vs. George Tech player Josh Okogie in high teammate at IU — he was a walk- ally play — they can’t wait, either. Freshman forward Dylan Swing- school, Kelly said he’s excited to see on — so, like, sometimes, I’ll be Washington (Palumbo Leonard Randall II, for exam- le, a Chillicothe, Ohio native, said how the ex-Yellow Jacket does with able to get in the gym with him. Center) ple, says he’s just ready to see the that he’s basically just happy to the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves. So, we’re kinda cool, and I’m just world’s best player finally suit up watch LeBron — no matter what “I played against him a few excited to see how he does.” — Oct. 21, 1 p.m. for his favorite team. uniform he’s sporting. times in high school. I’m kind of So, while some Dukes watch the Women’s Soccer vs. Fordham “I’m a LeBron fan now because “I’m a Cavaliers fan, but I’m excited to see how he does.” NBA for specific reasons — LeB- my favorite team is the Lakers. more of a LeBron fan. So wher- Randall said the same of Lak- ron, Kobe, the Lakers, etc., — oth- (Rooney Field) I’ve always been a Lakers fan, my ever he goes, I’ll root for LeBron,” ers forward Brandon Ingram, and ers watch for other things. Besides, parents were Lakers fans, it’s just Swingle said. “But deep down, I’m added that he thinks the rangy no two fans are ever the same. — my household,” Randall, who always a Cavs fan. I doubt [Cleve- shooter will enjoy an enhanced For the time being, however, it On This Day in grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, land] will make the playoffs, but role within Los Angeles’ offense seems like everyone’s in agreeance said. “I was there for the down I’d like to see it.” this season alongside James. regarding at least one NBA-related Sports History ... times for the Lakers, when it was As a whole, Swingle said he’s “I played against him a lot in topic: each respondent picked the Kwame Brown, and [Kobe] didn’t ready to see a plethora of things high school. He’s tough. I expect Warriors to win the Finals again. — On October 18, 1953, Willie Thrower became the first African-American NCAA Football AP Top 10 — Week 8 FCS NEC Standings — Week 8 quarterback to play in the NFL, when he replaced fu- Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next ture Pro Football Hall of 1. Alabama (60) 4-0 7-0 W7 10/20 @ Tennessee Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next Famer George Blanda in a 2. Ohio State (1) 4-0 7-0 W7 10/20 @ Purdue game for the Chicago Bears. 1. Cen. Conn. St. 2-0 4-3 W2 10/20 vs. Sacred Heart 3. Clemson 3-0 6-0 W6 10/20 vs. 16 NC State Thrower, a New Kensing- 2. Sacred Heart 1-0 3-3 L3 10/20 @ Cen. Conn. St. 4. Notre Dame N/A 7-0 W7 10/27 vs. Navy ton, PA native, completed 3. Bryant 2-1 4-2 L1 10/20 @ Fordham three of eight passes for 27 5. LSU 3-1 6-1 W1 10/20 vs. 22 Miss. St. 4. Duquesne 1-1 4-3 W1 10/20 @ Saint Francis yards, and one intercep- 6. Michigan 4-0 6-1 W6 10/20 @ 24 Mich. St. 5. Wagner 1-1 2-5 W1 10/27 @ Cen. Conn. St. tion. Prior to his NFL de- 7. Texas 4-0 6-1 W6 10/27 @ Oklahoma St. 6. Saint Francis 0-1 2-4 L1 10/20 vs. Duquesne but, Thrower also became 8. Georgia 4-1 6-1 L1 10/27 vs. 11 Florida 7. Robert Morris 0-3 1-5 L4 10/20 vs. Central State the first African-American 9. Oklahoma 2-1 5-1 L1 10/20 @ TCU quarterback to play in the 10. Central Florida 3-0 6-0 W6 10/20 @ East Carolina Big Ten. 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE 2018 NBA rookie class oozing with potential stars

Adam Lindner Markelle Fultz disappointed in his injury- Deandre Ayton, C, Phoenix Suns sports editor riddled first season in Philadelphia, but that didn’t stop another Sixer from taking The top pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, home Rookie of the Year honors — Philly Ayton remains in the Grand Canyon state The 2017-18 NBA season will be remem- point guard Simmons narrowly beat out following a sole season at the University bered for many things. Philadelphia, led by Utah standout Donovan Mitchell and Bos- of Arizona under Sean Miller in 2017. Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, made the ton scorer Jayson Tatum for the award. Now with the NBA’s Suns, Ayton is a postseason for the first time since 2012, Big Baller Brand made its grand en- bright spot for a franchise that has a lot of while Victor Oladipo was an All-Star for the trance into the NBA, too, in the form of them in its possession. Playing alongside first time in his career thanks to a breakout Lonzo Ball, who the Lakers selected No. star scorer Devin Booker and intrigu- season with the Pacers. James Harden and 2 overall behind Fultz. No. 27 overall pick ing prospects in Josh Jackson, Mikal the Rockets pushed reigning champion Kyle Kuzma ended up being the one really Bridges, T.J. Warren and Elie Okobo, as Golden State to the brink of elimination in turning heads in Hollywood last season, well as veterans Trevor Ariza and Jamal the Western Conference Finals, just as an though, making it all the way to a spot on Crawford, Ayton has a prime opportunity undermanned Celtics squad managed to the 2018 NBA All-Rookie First Team. to impress early on in his career in the take LeBron & Co. to seven games in the This year, excitement abounds again as a desert this season. East Finals. new NBA season is underway. Free agency In retrospect, we now know the ‘17-18 moves and other transactions dominated Luka Doncic, G/F, Dallas Mavericks season to be the last of LeBron’s second headlines leading up to the season’s start- stint in Cleveland. It saw Golden State win ing point, but there seems to be a good 19-year-old Slovenian Luka Doncic Courtesy of AP its third NBA title in four seasons, with amount of talented rookies entering the comes to America this season as one of Dallas rookie Luka Doncic (right) figures to be Kevin Durant winning his second straight league this season, as well. the most storied European prospects in in conversation for the NBA’s Rookie of the NBA Finals MVP Award, too. Who will manage to steal the spotlight recent history, and joins none other than Year Award all season long. Taken No. 3 over- What the 2017-18 NBA season really during their first season on the game’s big- Dirk Nowitzki, one of the greatest Euro- all by Atlanta and immediately traded to Dal- might be remembered for, however, is the gest stage? Here are several newcomers to pean basketball players ever, in Dallas. las in a draft night deal, Doncic enters the NBA rich amount of talent that broke into the keep your eyes out for on the hardwood as While the Mavs shouldn’t even be close as one of the most prized European imports in league during its tenure. Top overall pick the new season commences. to pushing for a postseason spot this year, some time. Doncic should have plenty of time to shine for the Mavericks, alongside Dennis Miles Bridges, F, Charlotte Hornets Smith Jr. and DeAndre Jordan. If those who revered him so much overseas are Several other players were taken be- even somewhat correct, watch for Doncic fore Bridges in this summer’s draft, and to run away with this award. it’s quite possible that half of them put together better rookie seasons than the Trae Young, G, Atlanta Hawks Michigan State product does. However, not many players possess such a strong One of the most electrifying college opportunity to contribute right away with basketball players ever, Young enters the their new teams quite like Bridges does, NBA with outlandish expectations, and who should receive quality minutes in the it’s unlikely he’ll be able to come close Queen City this season. to meeting them in his first season in A strong defender and superb dunker, Atlanta. While Young does have solid big Bridges provides the Hornets with some man John Collins and 3-and-D special- of the versatility that they so desperately ist Taurean Prince with him, the Hawks’ needed over the course of the past few cupboard is basically bare, and it’s mostly seasons. Now, time will tell how new Courtesy of NBAE/Getty Images up to Young in deciding how far Atlanta Charlotte Head Coach James Borrego Pictured during the NBA’s opening night on Oct. 16, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum drives past Philadel- will go this season. deploys Bridges on the court. phia center Joel Embiid at TD Garden in Boston. Tatum was among the league’s best rookies last year. DU thumps area rival RMU to move to 1-1 in NEC Adam Lindner attempts. Coach Jerry Schmitt’s team has ies at running back throughout the season, team’s running back, eventually scoring sports editor been plagued by a shortage of healthy bod- and has had to count upon athletes at other from 23 yards out on his fourth carry at- spots for depth at the position. tempt of the night. The Duquesne football team snapped Earlier this season, ex-high school tail- Worley ended up breaking off a 52- a two-game skid on Oct. 13 and ran to its back and current DU freshman Lucas yard scoring run later on the game’s sec- first Northeast Conference victory of the D’Orazio fully transitioned from linebacker ond half, well en route to a demanding 2018 season in the process, when it beat the to running back to aid in the team’s defi- Duquesne victory. visiting Robert Morris Colonials, 48-24, at ciency at the spot. Parr completed 17 of his 23 pass at- Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field. Following a Daniel Parr fumble on the tempts for 192 yards and a touchdown. Junior tailback A.J. Hines and senior de- first possession of the game, the Dukes He also ran for 43 yards on nine carries. fensive back Daquan Worley combined for found themselves in trouble. Colonials Star senior receiver Nehari Crawford 278 rushing yards and five touchdowns on quarterback Jimmy Walker connected on recorded four receptions for 61 yards and the evening, and the Duquesne defense man- a four-yard score with tight end Matthew a touchdown, and freshman Aidan Cain aged to force three Robert Morris turnovers. Gonzalez on the ensuing possession. reeled in four passes for 44 yards. Hines tied a career-high with three rush- However, once Duquesne regained pos- Defensively, defensive back Spencer ing scores, going for a season-best 182 rush- session, it wouldn’t relinquish the lead, DeMedal recorded a career-high 11 tack- ing yards on 27 carries. The Wilson, North going on to score 24 unanswered points. les (10 solo) and a fumble recovery. Team- Carolina product also caught two passes Back-to-back Robert Morris turnovers mate Brandon Stanback had eight tackles for 36 yards, amassing a grand total of 218 largely aided in swinging the game in the (seven solo) as well as a forced fumble. yards from scrimmage. He was named NEC Dukes’ favor. Jonathant Istache had four tackles, one Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Monday Following another RMU score, as the interception and three pass breakups. for his efforts, alongside Central Connecticut game neared halftime, Duquesne man- Up next for the Dukes is another NEC State running back Drew Jean-Guillaume. Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics aged to move the ball 69 yards in just 35 opponent in Saint Francis on Oct. 20. The Worley, a defensive back, played his first- Duquesne quarterback Daniel Parr (No. 13) seconds before a 10-yard Hines touch- game will kick off at 12 p.m. in Loretto, ever collegiate snaps on the offensive side watches as senior teammate Daquan Worley down run capped off the drive. The Dukes Pennsylvania. sprints toward a gap at the line of scrimmage took a 31-14 lead into the halftime break. Last, the Red Flash (2-4, 0-1 NEC) fell to of the ball against the Colonials, rushing on Saturday against Robert Morris. for 96 yards and two touchdowns on seven Worley began the second half as the Wagner, 23-22. October 18, 2018 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Rocky Horror screening delights newcomers Week’s Events Kailey Love Three out of the show’s eight managing editor rules are very explicit about the JCCP’s expectations for the TributeFest 9 audience: “This show is about fun. Oct.19 - 20 @ 7:30 p.m. he Halloween season brings If you are not having fun, you are about some of the most doing something wrong!” Club Cafe will host the final Tbeloved holiday traditions; The live cast viewing is also two nights of Tribute Fest, pumpkin picking, trick-or-treating, interactive and encourages where local musicians dress monster mashing, what have you. audiences to participate with as their favorite artists and But, most importantly, the change props. Prop bags are sold at perform covers of their hits. in the weather indicates that one of the Hollywood Theater for $3 a A 21+ event, tickets are $10: the paramount spooky activities is piece, containing everything you clubcafe.com upon us once more — it’s time to do need to join in the fun; examples the time warp again. being a piece of toast, thrown Special Announcement (This is not to say that you can’t when Frank-N-Furter makes a Tuesday, Oct. 23 @ 11 a.m. do the time warp year round, of toast during the dinner scene and course!) Kailey Love / Managing Editor a newspaper, for the audience to Duquesne University President For those who are not familiar Accompanying the screening is a “shadowcast” who lip-sync along to the film hold over their heads as Janet in costume, a tradition dating back to some of the film’s earliest screenings. Ken Gormley and Director of with this age-old practice, it is does when caught in the storm. Athletics Dave Harper will be at derived from the cult-classic Hollywood Theater in Dormont but you also get to enjoy actors And, obviously, the audience the Palumbo Center to deliver a Rocky Horror Picture Show, a to see the film, as well as enjoying lip-syncing along and acting out is expected to participate in the still-unknown announcement. science-fiction horror-comedy the live cast that accompanies the the scenes on stage, while other “Time Warp” (I’m sure you know musical, released in 1975. The original movie on stage. off-stage actors ad-lib comments how it goes — “It’s just a jump to basic plot follows the plight of Celebrating its 40th anniversary and jokes from the wings. the left, and then a step to the the young, unsuspecting Brad of the Rocky Horror shadowcast The Junior Chamber of right…”) Majors (Barry Bostwick) and earlier this year, the Hollywood Commerce Players (JCCP), Fair warning: If you have never upcoming Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon), Theater’s midnight showings are Pittsburgh’s official Rocky Horror seen the show and plan to go, who end up in the castle of Dr. a must for any Pittsburgh bucket Picture Show stage cast, is you will be marked immediately releases Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry) after list. Popularized by the 2012 film featured at the Hollywood Theater upon arrival with a red letter “V” their car breaks down. Originally Perks of Being a Wallflower, in and other Pittsburgh theaters (to signify that you are a Rocky Halloween in search of a telephone to call for which the Hollywood Theater was year round. Originally dubbed Horror shadowcast virgin) which Friday, Oct. 19 help, the couple gets much more featured in Perks’ own depiction of “The Cast with No Name” that requires a bit of extra audience than they bargained for — a mad the Rocky Horror shadowcast, the performed at Oakland’s Kings participation on your part before This newest entry to the long- scientist alien transvestite, a lab traditionally cult-classic activity Court Theater, the group has been the show begins. running Halloween horror fran- grown muscle man and several has captured the attention of a around since the late 1970s/early Overall, this is an incredibly lively dance numbers. wider audience and become a 1980s. After the closing of Oakland fun experience that you should chise disregards the continuity Of course, I don’t want to staple Halloween activity amongst theater in 1989, the group moved immediately add to your Halloween of all but the first film. Jamie Lee spoil it for anyone, as you should Pittsburgh college and high school to the Hollywood theater in 1990 activities roster. The Hollywood Curtis returns as Laurie Strode, experience this “late night, students. and officially dubbed themselves Theater will have two more shows her character from the first film, double feature, picture show” for Experiencing the film with a the JCCP (after a line said by this month on Oct. 26 and 27 at who has trained over the years to yourself. And here in Pittsburgh, shadowcast is a two for one deal Janet in Rocky Horror in which midnight, just in time to get you in kill Michael upon his return. there is no better way to enjoy — not only do you watch the she exlaims, “This isn’t the Junior the spooky spirit and up on your this film than heading to the original Rocky Horror on screen, Chamber of Commerce, Brad!”) feet doing the time warp. Nuthin’ 2 Prove Lil Yachty Friday, Oct. 19

Horoscopes Quality Control rapper Lil Yachty’s third full-length album Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius will feature Offset from Migos and Cardi B on the track “Who (October 23- (January 20- (November 23- (December 22- Want the Smoke?” February 18) November 22) December 22) January 19) This is the dawning of Are you picking up An epiphany reveals Today’s the day to show the age of Aquarius/The Micro what I’m putting that Snow Miser is the your inner ham. age of Aquarius/ Aquar- down? (A dog.) Judeo-Christian God. ius/Aquarius/Aquarius/ Aquarius. review “Light On” Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Maggie Rogers (February 19- (March 21-April 19) (April 20-May 20) (May 21-June 20) I like to tout myself as one of March 20) Roger’s earliest fans and her first Drive home today in Dried fruit is about to EP, Now That the Light Is Fading, Boxers or briefs? Choose your brand-new Little You have been timid and is still one of my favorite current play a life-changing role sandpaper this weekend. Tikes Cozy Coupe! For self-conscious. Chew indie productions. “Light On” is a in your familial relation- the low, low price of louder to assert yourself. new single preceding her upcom- ships. nine. ing album. Sadly, I’m not a huge fan. While it’s lyrically strong, musically it feels rote. While her Leo Virgo Libra past songs feel new and lush with Cancer sound, “Light On” sounds like a (July 23-August 22) (August 23- (September 23- (June 21-July 22) typical indie pop bubbly beat. I September 22) October 22) hope the rest of the album is more imaginative. Your fear of the dark You dangerously mis- Sticks and stones may Put some “snap” in — Raymond Arke will be conquered when hear the phrase “Pad break your bones. Stay your life! Eat a fire- it becomes all you see. Thai, please.” home! cracker. 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE James Gunn writing Suicide Squad 2 after Disney ousting

Griffin Sendek Gunn’s sudden dismissal came as a shock staff writer and was received with an outcry from fans and cast members alike. A petition to Mar- he Wrap first reported on Oct. 9, vel on change.org to re-hire Gunn has re- 2018 that James Gunn was in the ceived upward of 421,000 signatures. As Ttalks to write and possibly direct well a personal letter from the main cast of Suicide Squad 2 for the DC franchise. Guardians of the Galaxy, showed their sup- Disney parted ways with Gunn back port for Gunn, and their views of his removal in July, immediately removing him from being unjust. Cast member David Bautista Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Gunn was has been particularly vocal about the matter, fired following the resurfacing of nearly showcasing his specific distaste at the nature 10-year-old tweets by far-right Twitter user of Gunn’s firing. Bautista went as far to say Mike Cernovich, who has been known to that he will quit the franchise if Gunn’s script share offensive content from prominent left- is not used for the third Guardians film. De- Courtesy of Invision / AP / Shutterstock leaning creatives’ pasts. Gunn often voiced spite this and an apology from Gunn himself, James Gunn, well-known for his work within Marvel films, now takes his talents to DC’s properties. his personal political beliefs and objections Disney has zero plans of reinstating Gunn’s to the current administration on social me- position at Marvel. and DC, Marvel’s immediate rival in the su- or two more bad films away from crumbling. dia, which made him a target for Cernovich Since severing ties, Gunn has been ap- perhero movie genre. Whether this decision Meanwhile, Marvel seems to soar higher with and other conservative voices. The tweets in proached by multiple producers and studio was merely business or a method of Gunn’s each consecutive release. question were of Gunn making several rape executives to work on their movies. Gunn ul- to get back at Disney is up for speculation. Five movies in, with Wonder Woman be- and pedophilia jokes. timately chose to partner with Warner Bros Gunn is making the shift from leading a ing the only one to receive widespread criti- ragtag team of superheroes, to a ragtag group cal and commercial acclaim, it is evident the of super villains. Him being the powering DCEU is in need of a change. Bringing James force behind Suicide Squad 2 could be pre- Gunn on board for Suicide Squad 2 could be cisely what the series needs. Even more so a big step in the right direction. it would benefit the DC Extended Universe Gunn is reportedly taking the sequel in a (DCEU) as a whole. new direction; there is no word yet on pre- The original Suicide Squad had all the cisely what that means and how Gunn’s take potential and promise to be a terrific movie will differ from David Ayer, director of Sui- with a solid concept, a talented cast and good cide Squad. If Gunn’s previous work is any source material to draw from. Unfortunately, evidence to go by though, Suicide Squad 2 the film was plagued studio meddling with could very well be one of the best blockbust- extensive re-shoots, numerous cut scenes ers of its year. With Guardians of the Gal- and complete re-editing which held it back at axy, Gunn took relatively unknown charac- every turn. ters and broke them into the mainstream. Suicide Squad has been included amongst Guardians was a risk for Marvel, but at the Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of time they trusted Gunn to make it work, Justice and Justice League, other DCEU films and it ended up being a smashing success. If of which all had promise but either failed in ex- Wander Bros. and DC believe in Gunn and ecution or did not live up to the hype, causing let him do his job with limited studio inter- Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pitcures many to draw their conclusions that DC’s take ference, Suicide Squad 2 has all the poten- Suicide Squad was met with criticism as Warner Bros. struggled to compete critically with Marvel’s films. on a cinematic universe is failing, and only one tial to be excellent. Riverdale’s third season branches out, but retains flaws

Salena Moran & Evan Penrod dale. The four main characters use their staff writers sleuthing skills to uncover their town’s hid- den secrets and expose the wrongdoings of those in positions of authority. n the modern TV spin-off of the Archie Season 3 appears to move in various di- Comics, Riverdale is back for a third rections — not uncommon for this series. Iseason following an epic cliffhanger. Riverdale cannot simply be classified by one Riverdale follows high school students Ar- genre, as the show encompasses several in- chie Andrews (KJ Apa), Jughead Jones (Cole cluding crime drama, thriller, mystery and Sprouse), Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart), Ve- comedy. Moreover, this year’s theme ap- ronica Lodge (Camila Mendes) and other pears to be adding influences of horror and strong supporting cast members as they the supernatural as evidenced in the first epi- come of age in the mysterious town of River- sode. In several interviews, many cast mem- bers have pointed out the varied directions Courtesy of Jack Rowand / The CW the show will be taking this year, providing L to R: Mary Andrews (Molly Ringwald), Archie Andrews (KJ Apa) and Sierra McCoy (Robin Givens) a fresh perspective for viewers who were not fans of the first two seasons. the series continues to address more difficult fate following a confrontation with Hiram “The season will be split in two; We deal topics such as sexual orientation, depression, Lodge, shows Betty’s mom and sister partici- more with the cult in the latter half of the drug issues, PTSD and other mental health pating in supernatural events and introduces season, the first half is more of a different issues to name a few. a new “beastly” villain. mystery. But, it’s still there,” Reinhart said at Unfortunately, some aspects of the show The future of the season has the potential the New York Comic Con. have not changed for the better. There re- to take any direction for worse or for better Series creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa mains a suspension of disbelief, as the show in subsequent episodes. However, too many said, “The first half will have Jughead and continues to delve into a number of crimes issues and story lines can be a problem, es- Betty trying to solve a mystery that seems and suspicious occurrences that seem un- pecially for Riverdale. Hopefully, the direc- to plague Riverdale. For the first chunk of reasonable for such a small town in a short tors refrain from tackling too many stories episodes they’re either going to be solving a amount of time. The show also continues to at once and continue to push the envelope in murder - they don’t know if it’s a murder or have some of its cringe-worthy “teenagey” terms of mystery and suspense. a suicide.” moments that really pull away from the in- Riverdale airs on the CW on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m, and episodes are available Courtesy of The CW With regard to the first episode of season tegrity of the underlying mystery. 3, some surprise and change is in store for Without revealing too much information the next day on the CW’s website: Riverdale re-imagines several Archie characters. the four main characters. As with season 2, for future viewers, season 3 explores Archie’s cwtv.com

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