Fall Fashion Issue 2018 A2 Women’s Fall 2018 Fashion

Kendra Kneisl corduroy, linen and cotton, pinafore dress- to throw on and can be found at almost any staff writer es can adapt well with the changing seasons. store for a low cost. Short sleeves are traditionally worn under- As the day progresses, tanks worn under- tarbucks just switched its menu, and you neath, but as the weather cools, swapping them neath provide the perfect respite. Ripped jeans, know what that means: fall is arriving. out for long sleeves is not only acceptable but which are here to stay, make a statement when With its advent comes fuzzy socks and reshapes the look. A striped black-and-white paired with combat boots. Since the bottom of S cotton long-sleeve shirt worn under a black the outfit is so neutral, it allows flexibility with cozy sweaters, but there’s much more than that to fall fashion. pinafore with black knee highs is aesthetically the top. Spruce it up with an oversized sweater Before Thanksgiving break, when many stu- a move away from summer attire but still airy or add a black or white flowy blouse. Limitless dents switch out their wardrobe, transitional enough to actually wear right now. combinations are possible. attire proves valuable. Ease is just as impor- Fall is prime time to add hues like army Weather is unpredictable, but here on the tant as style to the college student, and borg Bluff exists a whole different beast: wind, and pullovers are cozy, but more importantly, prac- lots of it. Tweed material pairs well with warm tical. A pullover is a singular piece of apparel colored or cashmere cardigans. Their snug and that you can slip on and walk out the door. narrow shape is flattering on many body types, When switching your fall wardrobe, incorpo- but most importantly, reduces one’s chance of rating darker colors like burgundy and browns a wind induced fashion mishap. Pencil skirts or warm materials like cashmere and borg can are business attire yet versatile enough to pull go a long way in transforming your look. off as everyday wear and offer that same pro- Accent pieces like hats and scarves are es- tection from the wind that a dress may not. pecially important when looking for easily Sadly, autumn isn’t all sunny days and modifiable outfits. Thankfully, a black or gray changing colors, so I suppose we must be re- summer tee can easily transform into an au- alistic about all the rain. It isn’t always easy to tumn staple with infinity scarves. Beanies in stay dry, let alone incorporate any semblance warm colors, like orange or brown, tie in nicely of style while wearing bulky raincoats and car- rying umbrellas. The solution: rainboots. Cute and functional. Rather than dodge puddles and break out old tennis shoes, or whatever shoes you choose to sacrifice to the rain, invest in a pair of rain- boots. Styles like booties and knee highs are common. The colorful boots are also available in pas- tels, off-the-wall patterns and classic yellow – a personal favorite – which provides a sharp contrast against dreary days and the equally Photo by Katia Faroun/Photo editor dreary clothes making an appearance on those A vest, like the one Alivia Montgomery is wearing is also help- days. ful in combating the Pittsbugh weather. It is just enough to Trending currently are fuzzy cropped tops keep you warm without the outfit feeling too bulky or heavy. with denim skirts. Block heel booties are also gaining popularity as they are extremely ver- green, mustard yellow and burgundy to the satile, matching with leggings, pants, dresses Photo by Hallie Lauer/Features editor collection. Some staples like sweaters will nev- and skirts. The chocolate brown color of Violet McMullen’s shirt is the er go out of style. In every color, shape and de- Onboard or not, retro puffa jackets are mak- perfect fall color. Paired with the jean jacket, this outfit makes sign imaginable, sweaters pair with leggings, ing a comeback from the ‘70s and the patterns layering look effortless and fun, especially with the addition skirts, jeans and even dress pants. There’s one remain the same. These Back to the Future- of buttons adding a bit of McMullen’s personality to the outfit. for every occasion. esque jackets are warm and make a bold state- Right now, cool mornings lend themselves to ment, yet they’re short enough as not to drown with crocheted sweaters. Add knee-high leath- unbearable afternoons that will soon have you the person in bulky wear. er boots and a rather minimalistic outfit turns sweating out of any sweater by 10 a.m., and so Whatever you decide to wear make it your into a timeless classic. layers are a crucial means of survival. Flannels, own. Fashion is individual, and these are more Pinafore dresses provide a great segue from which are tailored to a variety of preferences, guidelines rather than strictly defined rules. So summer to fall. Coming in materials like suede, from classic checkered to cute floral, are easy make whatever you wear, your own. Where to get outfit inspiration

Lili Reinhart @lilireinhart Lauren Burnham @laurenburnham Brianna Colling @bricolling Riverdale actress and H&M model has a Lauren, a verified Instagram influencer vintage style which is reflected on her In- Bri is a travel fashion blogger. Her style is travels all over the place and wears fan- very beachy and tropical that includes a lot stagram. Head over there for some great tastic outfits. Unlike other influencers, she throwback outfit ideas. She is also big on of vibrant colors. Her outfits are perfect wears things that are easy to recreate from when you want to get away from the dreary body positivity and never doctors her pic- things that are already in your closet. tures (bonus points in our book) weather here. Not only will you get great outfit ideas, but also skincare tips. September 20, 2018 FASHION September 20, 2018 Volume 99 Number 5 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 SGA to Duquesne hosts annual Africa implement Week to celebrate unique culture

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plan The Duquesne community was invited to the 4th annual Africa Josiah Martin Week, sponsored by the Center of a&e editor African Studies. Students, faculty and staff were invited to a three- During Duquesne University’s day event to learn more about Af- Student Government Association rican cultures and perspectives. meeting on Sept. 9, President Eric “Africa Week originated with Chatterjee introduced his 2018 the Center of African Studies to Strategic Plan. The presentation make the campus community detailed the specific ideas and more aware of the continent and causes that Chatterjee wishes the center’s programs,” said Tah to see pursued by SGA over the Ngijoi Yogo, a graduate assistant course of the coming school year. at Duquesne’s Center of African The plan, as presented via Studies. PowerPoint, is broken down into “It is a week of different events three distinct initiatives. The that showcase the diversity and first of which, referred to as the scope of African culture,” Yogo “bedrock initiative,” is to “expand said. “This is done by inviting the role of the SGA senate.” key speakers, musicians, vendors In the presentation, Chatterjee and students who demonstrate said that “the role of the Student the range of the continent.” Government Association is Featured speaker Dr. Téles- to represent the Duquesne phore Benoît Nguelefack, an student body,” but explains that associate professor from Cam- eroon, spoke on the topic of this statement alone does not Katia Faroun/Photo Editor see SGA — page 3 Vendors from as far as Ecuador came to share their goods with students on campus during the fourth annual Africa Week. see AFRICA — page 2 Items, such as handmade jewelry, instruments and accessories, were on display for passersby to peruse and purchase. Former DU basketball player honored in documentary Raymond Arke all the things his grandfather did.” editor-in-chief Humphrey, who got his start working for Anthony Bourdain’s production company Zero Point Zero, A new short documentary said that Tucker’s on-the-court feats celebrates the historic and — from helping integrate the NBA to groundbreaking accomplishments of recording the fastest triple-double in a former Duquesne Dukes basketball NBA history, a record that stood until player. The film,Let ‘Em Know You’re February 2018 — interested him. There, looks at the life of Jim Tucker, “[I was] really blown away by all he who played at Duquesne from 1951 to did,” Humphrey said. 1954, his NBA career and his current Beyond that, Humphrey wanted to life with Alzheimer’s disease. document Tucker and his wife, Jane, The film, a collaboration between in their current day-to-day life coping Readily Apparent Media, an Austin, with the effects of Alzheimer’s. Texas-based production company, “[His wife] shows him photos and the Onondaga Historical every day to help him remember and Association in New York, details keep his energy fresh,” Humphrey Tucker’s three seasons with the explained. “His perseverance is NBA’s Syracuse Nationals, now the unbelievable. He has such a positive Philadelphia 76ers. It is Readily attitude — courageous and funny.” Apparent Media’s first project. He also hoped viewers would take “For our first project, we wanted it something away from the movie to be something personal. I grew up about the disease. with Jim’s grandson, Bernie,” said Courtesy of Field Humphrey “I just learned a lot about Field Humphrey, the film’s director. Jim Tucker played for the Duquesne Dukes basketball team from 1951 to 1954 before continuing onto his career in “Growing up, he was telling me about the NBA. The newly released film focuses on Tucker’s life as an athlete and his current life living with Alzheimer’s. see TUCKER — page 2 opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... Nike’s motives Fall Fashion Coach, player Bojack Horse- unclear connection man is back Is the company’s “Wear” to get the Dambrot, Randall II Season 5 of this Kaepernick support best deals ready for Netflix original may be genuine? for the season... new season... its deepest yet...

@theduquesneduke PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 9 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE POLICE briefs DU students celebrate African culture for week PB&J here! This week was filled AFRICA — from page 1 with delicious details and, as prom- ised, I’m here to serve them to you on “Chronic Pain: Global Responses a silver platter. with Specific Responses to Af- On Sept. 11, a student reported that rica.” Organized in the Africa his bike was stolen from the bicycle Room, the discussion took place stand at Duquesne Square. The case is on Tuesday, Sept. 18. still active. Nguelefack, an associate On Sept. 13, an instant replay cam- professor at the University of era went missing from Rooney Field. Dschang in Cameroon, explained The case is still active. the ins-and-outs of acute and Also on Sept. 13, a commuter stu- chronic pain. dent reported that her vehicle was “Chronic pain is one of the damaged while parked unattended on most underestimated health care Seitz St. problems in the world,” Nguele- Also on Sept. 13, a student was fack said. found with a marijuana smoking pipe. Freshman Shayaan Myers at- The student will be referred to the Of- tended the lecture because her fice of Student Conduct. family is from Cameroon. On Sept. 14, a DU police officer wit- “As a pharmacy major, I was nessed three students smoking mari- interested because it was cultur- juana on city steps during his routine ally appropriate for me, and it patrol. The students were detained, related to stuff I will learn in the Katia Faroun/Photo Editor identified and referred to the Office of future,” Myers said. The week’s festivities included performances that students could enjoy as they walked to class, such as African drums. Student Conduct. On Wednesday, Sept. 19, A- Also on Sept. 14, an unattended ve- Walk featured a plethora of Af- is always a plus.” hicle was damaged in Locust Garage. rican-themed goods, vendors, Although the incoming fresh- Also on Sept.14, Res Life found an and live music. Later in the day, man class is one of Duquesne’s underage resident of St. Martin’s in- members of the Duquesne com- most diverse, Africa Week is still toxicated on the fifth floor of the build- munity were encouraged to head an integral part of life on campus. ing. The female student was trans- to the Africa Room for a presen- “It is important because it al- ported to UPMC Mercy Hospital by tation of “Maymester Memories,” lows a community that may not medics. The case was referred to the in which students and faculty know much about Africa to have Office of Student Conduct. shared their Maymester experi- a taste of the continent within Also on Sept. 14, a fight occurred ences in Tanzania. their local space,” Yogo said. in front of St. Ann’s. Prior to officers’ The final planned event, which Additionally, Duquesne’s rich arrival, parties dispersed. Students is to take place on Thursday, history has numerous ties to involved were referred to the Office of Sept. 20, is entitled “Showcase the continent of Africa. As the Student Conduct. Afrique.” It capped off a week of U.S.’s only Spiritan university, On Sept. 16, an underage student African culture and traditions. Duquesne strives to resemble was found intoxicated in Towers, and In the Africa Room, guests were the Spiritan identity. Spiritans was referred to the Office of Student engrossed in a surplus of African serve others by working to pro- Conduct. cultural performances, food and mote justice and interreligious Katia Faroun/Photo Editor Also on Sept. 16, a homeless male fashion. understanding in all places, in- Different events were offered all week for students to attend. Admission tothese was found on Locust St. arguing with “My favorite event is the Afri- cluding Africa. Duquesne’s em- events were free, encouraging students to come and learn more about African culture. people attending the open house. A can Showcase because of the dif- phasis on Africa began in 2008 “Students interested in ex- ic programs regarding the Center defiant trespass warning was issued. ferent artist and presenters who and is even included as a goal panding their horizons and delv- of African Studies and by joining On Sept. 17, graffiti was found on an show their particular talents,” in the University’s 2018-2023 ing more into the African culture the Union of African Students,” exterior wall of Fisher Hall. Yogo said. “Also, the African food Strategic Plan. are invited to register in academ- Yogo said. JOIN THE DUKE! Writing for The Duke is a Former athlete featured great way to get involved with archival material about Tucker and TUCKER — from page 1 everything going down on the Nationals, including “crazy 16 campus. Whether you like to Alzheimer’s ... I want to connect millimeter footage. NBA footage that write, draw, take photos, play communities with the resources people probably haven’t seen in half a video games, listen to music or available,” he said. “People have century,” Humphrey said. are just looking for a new way come up to us to tell us how they’ve Tripoli said that the Syracuse to make friends, The Duke is a been impacted [by the disease].” great place to start! Nationals were a groundbreaking Being on the staff of The Being the first production for the squad in their day, noting how Duke looks great on a resume, company, Humphrey said the film the squad was at a “confluence of was a lot of work for his “skeleton history.” no matter what your major Courtesy of Field Humphrey is, and it involves a lot of crew,” which consisted of himself “[The team] was an early diversifier Jim Tucker (middle right) posed for a photo with Field Humphrey, the film’s director (left); Bernie free pizza. and his two business partners, Ben as far as race. Two of the first four Snow, Tucker’s grandson (middle left) and Patrick Newman, the documentary’s producer (right). If you’re interested, email Altenberg and Patrick Newman. African American players played Editor-in-Chief Raymond Arke “We drove from Austin to for Syracuse, the first two African digit amount in any of the three the flames, saving her life. at [email protected] or stop Jacksonville for our first shoot. It American players on a championship categories: points, total rebounds, Now, many of his accomplishments by our newsroom located in was 16 to 18 hours straight through,” team,” he said. steals, assists and blocks. Tucker are fading away from his memory. the basement of College Hall he said. “We’ve been all over, really The Nationals were also the team scored 12 points, 12 assists and 10 “The documentary goes beyond (Room 113). grinded to make it all happen.” that developed the 24 second shot steals in 17 minutes back in 1955, typical sports fare. It’s about Humphrey and his team partnered clock, which is still used in basketball according to syracuse.com. what’s important in life, what you with the Onondaga Historical today. Before its invention, the game Tripoli said that the documentary remember,” Tripoli said. “He’s at the EmailTips Association to make the film. The was a “slug fest,” according to Tripoli. follows a “tremendous human point where he doesn’t remember We want your input! association is located in Onondaga “Jim was essentially a bench interest story.” He explained that after winning the championship. He The Duke’s news section would County, New York, home of Syracuse. player, too fast for the game. The winning the NBA Championship, doesn’t remember the ring ceremony. love to hear from you about This made them “kind of the go- game was slow. The shot clock sped Tucker went back to his apartment He doesn’t remember the triple- stories that you want to see in to for local history,” Gregg Tripoli, up the game considerably, up to his with his winner’s check and placed it double. But, he remembers saving print. Know a talented professor executive director, said. level,” he said. on a dresser. The apartment building the little girl.” or accomplished student? See Tripoli said the association The invention of the shot clock caught on fire, and when Tucker The documentary had its broadcast something on campus that just initially started as a fiscal partner, also contributed to Tucker’s realized he left his check behind, he television premiere on WQED, doesn’t make sense? You can but the relationship grew into recently-broken record of the fastest ran back in to get it. On his way back Pittsburgh’s PBS station, on Sept. 12. send your tips and story ideas to something more. The documentary triple-double. A triple-double is out, he came across a toddler left In October, it will appear on stations News Editor Gabriella DiPietro crew had access to a variety of when a player achieves a double behind and carried the child out of in Syracuse and Denver. at [email protected]. September 20, 2018 News THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 SGA president Chatterjee presents campus agenda February. kosher,” Chatterjee writes. “It is not that students lack “Core to [the People’s Party’s] To improve these situations, school spirit — it is that our platform is expanding access to the plan lists imperatives such students express school spirit in mental health treatment [and] as having the SGA’s food service an unconventional way,” writes sexual assault prevention and ad-hoc committee work in Chatterjee. “A Duquesne student awareness,” Chatterjee said in a conjunction with the wellbeing might express school spirit Duquesne Student Television video committee to explore healthy by volunteering or going on a released on Feb. 8. dining options, continuing SGA’s mission trip, thereby showing Now president, Chatterjee communication with Pittsburgh Duquesne pride by living out the intends to not only found a transportation group — which university mission.” wellbeing committee within the oversees the loop bus — and using Chatterjee hopes for the SGA SGA, but also work with existing student feedback to prepare a to reach large groups of students campus organizations and offices formal proposal on transportation via the offices of “Veteran Affairs, on issues such as addiction and to university officials. Diversity and Inclusion, Greek Life, food insecurity. Chatterjee also One of the SGA’s major goals Athletics and Disability Services.” seeks to “strengthen community discussed at length on the Sept. He also aims to make the rest of partnerships with organizations 9 meeting was the creation of the the city of Pittsburgh more easily such as Pittsburgh Action Against Curriculum Review Task Force, accessible to Duquesne students Rape (PAAR).” led by Vice President of Academic for service opportunities. The wellbeing initiative also Affairs Alexander Christensen. Chatterjee closes the strategic includes a plan to make sure As part of the strategic plan’s plan by articulating his desire for the Duke Archive Photo students are informed of and given “curriculum initiative,” the task SGA to “collaborate with members Eric Chatterjee, Duquesne SGA president, released his new strategic plan. an opportunity to participate in force will “be in charge of gathering of the Duquesne student press, denote specific facets of the SGA’s the “notice and comment” process student testimonies and conducting especially the Duquesne Duke, SGA — from page 1 intended actions. In brief, he plans regarding federal Title IX policy. surveys on both university core and to strengthen a sense of identity to “lessen the learning curve for This process gives individuals a school-specific curriculum.” These among Duquesne students.” sufficiently detail the specific incoming representatives,” “make chance to weigh in on proposed findings will then be presented to Using the Third Alternative, a priorities of the organization. committee functioning more changes to nationwide Title IX the university. 1970s initiative by Duquesne students Chatterjee explains that efficient,” “expand initiatives for regulations. As part of the overall initiative’s to raise funds that saved Duquesne achieving the overall purpose of SGA representatives to connect The strategic plan’s third goal to ensure a student body University from the brink of closure, the organization “is challenging with the student body” and “expand initiative revolves around “auxiliary role in curriculum reform under as an example, Chatterjee illustrates in the seemingly unrelated duties the presence of SGA senators on services,” namely transportation new provost David Dausey, the the importance of the students’ role SGA representatives are called to university committees.” and food service concerns, which SGA also intends to maintain in the university’s operations. uphold. This leads to confusion In the second part of his plan, the Chatterjee admits are common relationships with school deans Chatterjee closes, “In light of our among representatives and “wellbeing initiative,” Chatterjee complaints to the SGA. and “advocate for a more fair institution’s rapid ascension, this ultimately the student body.” makes clear his goal to increase “Students often have to pay out grade-challenge process.” strategic plan has articulated one Chatterjee then details his accessibility to mental health, of pocket for transportation that Chatterjee’s final initiative is his of the most ambitious visions in plan to address this blurring of addiction, sexual assault and food is necessitated by their academic school spirit initiative, in which he SGA history.” goals within the SGA through insecurity assistance on campus. programs. Healthy food options aims to foster student unity and SGA meetings are held on four “imperatives,” a term used This echoes promises made by are limited on campus, as well community involvement among Sundays at 7 p.m. in lecture hall throughout the strategic plan to Chatterjee on the campaign trail in as options for students who keep Duquesne’s campus population. 203 of the law building. Hurricane Florence death toll increases as flooding continues AP — The death toll from is far from over and will get worse Hurricane Florence climbed to at in places. least 37, including two women who “I know for many people this drowned when a sheriff’s van taking feels like a nightmare that just won’t them to a mental health facility was end,” he said. swept away by floodwaters, and Addressing roughly 10,000 North Carolina’s governor pleaded people who remain in shelters and with thousands of evacuees not to “countless more” staying elsewhere, return home just yet. Cooper urged them to stay put for President Donald Trump, now, particularly those from the meanwhile, arrived in storm- hardest-hit coastal counties that ravaged North Carolina on include Wilmington, near where Wednesday and helped volunteers Florence blew ashore on Friday. at a church in the hard-hit coastal Roads remain treacherous, he town of New Bern. said, and some are still being closed “How’s the house?” Trump for the first time as rivers swelled by was heard asking one person as torrential rains inland drain toward distributed plastic foam containers the Atlantic. of food, including hot dogs, chips At least 27 of the deaths happened and fruit. “You take care of yourself.” in North Carolina. Wilmington, population In South Carolina, two women 120,000, was still mostly an island died on Tuesday evening when AP Photo/David Goldman surrounded by floodwaters, and floodwaters from the Little Pee Flooding in Lillington, North Carolina, continued after Hurrican Florence hit, forcing many to abandon their vehicles. people waited for hours Tuesday Dee River engulfed the van taking for handouts of food, water and them to a mental health facility, In Wilmington on Tuesday, with supplies. helicopters, tarps. Thousands of others around authorities said. workers began handing out supplies Brandon Echavarrieta struggled At Fayetteville, about 100 miles the state waited in shelters for the The risk of environmental using a system resembling a giant to stay composed as he described (160 kilometers) inland, near the all-clear. damage mounted, as human and fast-food drive-thru: Drivers pulled life post-Florence: no power for Army’s sprawling Fort Bragg, “I know it was hard to leave animal waste was washed into the up to a line of pallets, placed an days, rotted meat in the freezer, flooding from Cape Fear River got home, and it is even harder to wait swirling floodwaters. order and left without having to get no water or food and just one bath so bad that authorities closed a and wonder whether you even have More than 5 million gallons (18 out. A woman blew a whistle each in a week. vehicle bridge after the water began a home to go back to,” Gov. Roy million liters) of partially treated time drivers had to pull forward. “It’s been pretty bad,” said touching girders supporting the Cooper said. sewage spilled into the Cape Fear Todd Tremain needed tarps to Echavarrieta, 34, his voice breaking. span’s top deck. After submerging North Carolina River after power went out at a cover up spots where Florence’s About 3,500 vehicles came Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin with nearly 3 feet (1 meter) of rain, treatment plant, officials said, and winds ripped shingles off his roof. through for supplies on the first day said it was unclear if the bridge was the storm dumped more than 6.5 the earthen dam of a pond holding Others got a case of bottled water they were available, county officials threatened. inches (16.5 centimeters) of rain hog waste was breached, spilling or military MREs, or field rations. said in a Facebook post. “We’ve never had it at those levels in the Northeast, where it caused its contents. The flooding killed an An olive-drab military forklift Supplies have been brought into before, so we don’t really know what flash flooding. estimated 3.4 million chickens and moved around huge pallets loaded the city by big military trucks and the impact will be just yet,” he said. Cooper warned that the flooding 5,500 hogs on farms. 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Accountability knows editorial staff no age limit editor-in-chief Raymond Arke In the wake of the #MeToo move- managing editor Kailey Love ment, the reckoning of long neglect- news editor Gabriella DiPietro opinions editor Ollie Gratzinger ed sexual assault accusations at all features editor Hallie Lauer societal levels continues to grab the a&e editor Josiah Martin headlines and hold offenders ac- sports editor Adam Lindner countable. However, nearly a year layout editor Madison Pastrick after the birth of #MeToo, compla- photo editor Katia Faroun cency is a threat to its momentum. administrative staff With recent developments, it’s im- adviser Paula Reed Ward portant to remember that such ac- ad manager Madison Pastrick tions at any age have consequences. email us: [email protected] Brett Kavanaugh, the current nominee for a lifetime appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court, has been accused of sexual assault during his teenage years. As the public battle rages over whether or not he should “I know that there are be confirmed, the dialogue around the accusations is pertinent to all col- Cartoon by Robert Gwiazda lege students. people that do not The reaction to these accusations in focus... shocked us, because apparently there love their fellow man, are a large number of people out there who believe that teenage actions Trump’s tweets once again spark controversy shouldn’t have major consequences and I hate people like — as if we learned nothing from the sources. The only thing that seems and radicalizing his base against Ollie Gratzinger lessons of #MeToo. In serious cases opinions editor to have been inflated is the ego of immigrants, journalists, liberals that.” our Commander-in-Chief. and Muslims, this fits into a larger like this, anyone who believes that 17-year-olds aren’t cognizant of what s mainland America pre- Much of Puerto Rico had no elec- narrative whose image grows more Tom Lehrer they’re doing clearly hasn’t met a pares for restoration efforts tricity or clean water for weeks after sinister by the day. Trump’s ram- I Hurricane Maria, and even now, pant nationalism and fervent mili- teenager or college student. following Hurricane Flor- You just read Now tweet A almost a full year after the storm tary support, when coupled with Other examples, like the 2012 rape ence’s landfall, President Trump our thoughts. us yours. took to Twitter once again with what made landfall, some of the island’s the ongoing family separation cri- in Steubenville, Ohio, come to mind might just be his worst and most dis- residents in more rural areas are sis at the border the perpetuation as an instance where swaths of the @TheDuquesneDuke turbing take yet: The roughly 3,000 still without power. For those fami- of the Sinclair propaganda script public were ready to write off credible deaths in Puerto Rico following lies, simple tasks like preparing earlier this year, paints a portrait accusations because the boys “didn’t food, keeping medications that darkly resembles ages past; the devastating Hurricane know what they were doing” or that cool and rebuilding lost It wasn’t long ago that Rob Rogers Maria were fabricated the victim made it up for attention. by the left in an at- homes are made all the was fired from his position as the more difficult. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s cartoon- Even after two Steubenville boys tempt to make him were found guilty, a CNN anchor look bad. Now, Trump de- ist — a position he’d held for more editorial mourned that it was “incredibly dif- On the morn- mands to be glori- than two decades — because he’d ficult ... to watch what happened as ing of Sept. 13, fied for what he criticized Trump. policy the president called “underap- For the president to deny the these two young men that had such tweeted out, preciated” work death of 2,975 human beings, all promising futures, star football play- The Duquesne Duke is the student- “3000 people did in the restoration of whom were American citizens, ers, very good students, literally written, student-managed newspaper of Puerto Rico. is bad enough. For Trump to use of Duquesne University. It is published not die in the two watched as they believed their lives every Thursday during the academic hurricanes that One can’t help but that denial as a tool aimed at di- fell apart.” year except during semester breaks and wonder if this “un- viding a people already estranged hit Puerto Rico.” Quotes like this seek to absolve holidays, and prior to final exams. The derappreciated” from one another, to craft an ir- Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- In a follow-up, he abusers and rapists because of their work includes his reparable schism between a na- ions of the editors of The Duke and does continued, “This was age, but at what point does that stop? not necessarily reflect the views of the done by the Democrats initial comments, spo- tion and its free press and to rally a students, faculty, administration, stu- Do people magically realize assault- in order to make me look ken two weeks after the mighty, united base against a set of dent government or the University pub- ing someone is wrong at a certain lications board. Op-ed columns do not as bad as possible … Bad poli- disastrous storm, which dis- common enemies is another thing age? Unequivocally, no. The im- reflect the opinions of The Duke, but tics. I love Puerto Rico!” missed Hurricane Maria as not a entirely. To do so defines within rather are the sole opinions of the col- “real catastrophe like Katrina,” or society an in-group and an out- portance of consent is found in the The study, conducted by George umnists themselves. his dismissiveness of the then-16 group. Scarily, that’s something Washington University Milken well-established lessons of right and reported deaths. we’ve seen before, too. It leaves us Letters policy Institute School of Public Health, wrong taught by parents, schools and Letters to the editor must be typed, “Sixteen people, versus in the left to ponder the very future of our included those who died of other practically all of society throughout double-spaced and include the writ- thousands,” Trump said during a democracy as we know it. er’s name, school/department and storm-related causes including sti- all stages of life. Excuses for being 2017 briefing on recovery efforts. When NBC News asked Jason phone number for verification. Letters fling heat in its tally, which wasn’t “too young to understand” just don’t should be no longer than 300 words “You can be very proud. Sixteen ver- Stanley, Yale professor and child of included in the original death make sense. Credible accusations and and should be delivered to The Duke sus literally thousands of people.” Holocaust survivors, if he believed office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed count of 64, according to CNN. Now, with the death toll alleg- America had indeed become fascist, convictions for sexual assault crimes to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Other studies conducted by Har- should be taken seriously, no matter Tuesday. The editors reserve the right edly in the “literal thousands,” one his answer, in short, was not yet. to edit any and all submitted copies. vard, Penn State and the New York might think the president ought “In other words,” the NBC arti- the age of the accuser at the time of All letters must be verified before being Times have also found the true to acknowledge what was by all cle read, “By the time the people in the assault. published. death toll to be in the thousands. means an epic failure on part of power have instituted fascism, it’s This is not a “whoopsie” like un- Corrections/clarifications All major news outlets report the American government. But in- too late to call it that.” The article derage drinking, marijuana use or Readers should report any story or that there is no evidence to sup- stead, he has elected to reawaken goes on to state that a government other comparatively minor offenses. photo error to The Duke. All legitimate port Trump’s claim that the num- errors will be corrected in print the fol- a dangerous beast and shift the doesn’t need to be fascist to imple- Sexual assaults are life-altering events bers reveal any sort of liberal lowing edition. blame from himself to his biggest ment the dangerous fascist tactics that often do irreparable harm to the conspiracy. The death toll, resting enemy: the liberals. of division and hate, and while Contact victim(s). #MeToo is not a passing at 2,975, has not been inflated or Coming after nearly two years see TRUMP— page 12 fad, and we should not allow it to be. email [email protected] falsified, according to all credible of Trump discrediting the media Opinions 5 Nike, Kaepernick, Twitter and corporate America Alyse Kaminski der to pursue your dreams. staff columnist The ad also features other famous athletes, such as LeBron James and Serena Williams. rowsing Twitter last week, it quickly Nike could have easily chosen either of these became common to see Nike socks and figures to narrate the ad and be the face of the Bshoes being burned. I was missing piec- campaign. Williams, who recently found her- es of the puzzle until I kept scrolling and saw self in a controversy over game-time clothing, a photo of Colin Kaepernick with the words, would have been another, perhaps safer, op- “Believe in something. Even if it means sacri- tion. People would still have had various opin- ficing everything,” and the Nike slogan under- ions about the ad and it would have spiked neath. From there, it all began to make sense: sales in some way. However, Nike still chose Nike picked Kaepernick to be the new face of Kaepernick for a reason. the brand and the self-proclaimed patriots of No matter what, Nike chose Kaepernick for America were not about to be caught dead in profit. Whether or not he was chosen in support their Nike Elites anymore. of what Nike believes is definitely more vague, All I want to say about that aspect of the but I think Nike, to an extent, does sympathize Nike controversy is this: Burning basic things with taking a knee for the anthem. If not that, it that some people cannot even afford seems Courtesy of Nike at least agrees with Kaepernick’s stance on the like a pretty unpatriotic way to protest. Kaepernick originally took a knee in 2016 to protest police brutality against black citizens. oppression of African Americans today. The whole Nike conflict is interesting. There’s I won’t complain about the Kaepernick ad- Not only that, but CNBC reports that since Will Nike explicitly say that it is okay to take been a lot of debate, even within my own fam- vertisement. I like the vibe of the commercial. the ad’s release, Nike has gained 170,000 new a knee for the anthem? Probably not. Even ily, about the reasons Nike took this approach. It is inarguably inspiring to see people over- followers on Instagram. though this ad did cause an increase in sales, When I told my mom I was writing about it, coming the odds. I also had a great time play- However, the more I think about this, the let’s not forget the aforementioned burning she immediately went on a tangent about Nike ing with the Snapchat filter sponsored by Nike. more I think the company agrees with Kaepe- of merchandise. I think Donald Trump alone wanting profit. She, along with many others, Like the photo of Kaepernick, it was in black speculated that Nike does not care about Kae- rnick. Maybe I just like to play the optimist, but would emotionally explode if any Nike spokes- and white and had a similar phrase to the Kae- pernick’s cause. The company just wants the Nike has a history of going after tough issues. person uttered the phrase, “Take a knee.” pernick one across the middle. money it will make from using his face. An article from Business Insider reminds us Plus, the ad is not only about Kaepernick’s To quote a President Trump tweet from I understand this point of view and there that it has done ads on sexism, racism, ageism kneeling. The commercial, which is very well Sept. 7: “What was Nike thinking?” are facts to back it up. Nike is a huge com- and HIV/AIDS in the past. Just in 2017, it re- done, features people whose bravery and We know they were thinking about money, pany that knows how risk works, and it looks leased the “What Will They Say About You?” strength goes unmatched — a young wrestler but maybe Nike also wanted to aggravate the like the risk it took is generating profit. After campaign, which featured Middle Eastern without legs, a brain tumor survivor who lost president. It looks like if that was its goal, the the ad aired, sales increased by 31 percent, women going against the standard of their so- over 100 pounds, the list goes on. The ad is about company succeeded. according to an article from TIME Magazine. ciety and religion. making emotional and physical sacrifices in or- I always knew I liked Nike. Strange NRA cartoon provokes outcry; discussion Nayia Faxio-Douglas staff columnist McCue made note of the evolution of modern education in relation to the motivation for the changes on the show. Be- ith all the issues and controversies contributing cause of this it was important to incorporate the new char- to this day and age, it can become difficult to dis- acters and values that the company wanted to depict to the W tinguish between freedom of speech and an inap- youth being that ‘Thomas and Friends’ is a well watched chil- propriate delivery of a specific message. If the National Rifle dren’s show. Association (NRA) represents the right to firearms, then why McCue told a CBS This Morning host that he did this in is spokeswoman Dana Loesch relating modern education on hopes to “bring this show into the 21st century and make it a children’s program to race? relatable to the young audience.” The NRA has issued an image of the long-beloved chil- Mattel entered a two-year alliance with the United Na- dren’s cartoon Thomas & Friends depicted wearing KKK tions, in which Mattel states that, “This is the first collabo- hoods and riding along flaming tracks. This extreme act ration between a preschool brand and multiple UN entities is a result of the NRA’s unhappiness with the fact that the to promote the sustainable development goals via content to Mattel organization decided to diversify the cast of the ani- inspire the next generation of global citizens.” mated series. From this alliance, there are 13 new trains introduced to Loesch introduced the extreme image saying, “[Mattel’s the series ranging from China to Mexico. This includes a decision] is horrible, am I to understand this entire time that train named Nia who is from Africa and teaches Thomas the Courtesy of CNN The absurd cartoon has puzzled many viewers and readers. Thomas and his trains were white? Because they all have value of friendship. Nia also sparked a great topic of discus- gray faces. How do you bring ethnic diversity? I mean, they sion on NRA’s television show Relentless when Loesch tar- with these values? had to paint what I guess they thought was some sort of Afri- geted this specific train stating, “I mean, they had to paint While supporters of the NRA have yet to address the situ- can pattern on the side of Nia’s engine.” what I guess they thought was some sort of African pattern ation, many who have seen the advertisement have con- Loesch argues that because Mattel and the producers of on the side of Nia’s engine.” cluded that from this example race is a component of the the animation have depicted trains of different backgrounds, Loesch’s assumption seems to conclude that these trains values of the NRA. that must automatically mean we must assume that Thomas were created to identify as a specific race.. Mattel responded Fans of the series took to twitter making statements such and all of the other characters prior to the change were white. to Loesch’s accusation stating, “We are not associated with as, “I am not sure why I am surprised, but this just doesn’t What Loesch and the NRA fail to realize is that, while it is images that promote hate and denounce any images of our make much sense. The NRA is catering to white suprema- stated that these trains are from multiple origins, they still brands that are being used to convey a message not in line cists by claiming the show “Thomas & Friends” cast is too all maintain the staple grey face that Loesch has labeled as with the values of the company.” diverse. And they thought a good way to protest the show white. This is based solely on Thomas and the trains on the People are now confused by this statement in the media, was to [put] the characters of the show in KKK hoods.” original cover of the series. as the NRA has stated that they are an organization created The public is disturbed and issues like this arise often, The producer of the series, Ian McCue, spoke with CBS to support gun rights and gun users. So where does Loesch’s see THOMAS— page 12 This Morning to address the changes within the show. comment of race within a children’s cartoon come into play Opinions September 20, 2018 6 FEATURES Where to get the best deals for Fall Fashion

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Upcoming DU Dambrot, Randall II finally team up at DU Sports Events

After years of recruiting efforts on Dambrot’s part and a timely transfer from the The following events are all of Duquesne’s varsity athletic University of Memphis, player and coach will finally see the floor together in 2018 events for the next 10 days.

— Sept. 20, 4 p.m. Adam Lindner Tech job one year later. Tubby family had a preexisting relation- Women’s soccer @ Smith replaced Pastner for Ran- ship with Dukes assistant coach sports editor dall’s sophomore year at Memphis, Rick McFadden, who’s from near- Massachusetts a season in which the second-year by Struthers, Ohio, and director After spending his first three guard averaged 18.1 minutes per of operations Steve McNees, who — Sept. 21 collegiate seasons at UNC Greens- game and 5.2 points on 34.9 per- used to play AAU ball with Leon- Men’s tennis (Carnegie Mellon boro from 2009-12, Youngstown, cent field goal shooting. ard’s oldest brother, Lance. Invite) Ohio, native Kyle Randall trans- A playmaking guard, Randall “I’ve known him since I was, ferred to Central Michigan for his was asked to perform as a spot- like, seven or six,” Leonard said of senior season in 2013, where he up shooter under Smith, but only McNees. “It was more, like, family — Sept. 21, 7 p.m. averaged 18.7 points per game for managed to hit 28.8 percent of coming into here. ... It just felt right. Women’s volleyball @ the Chippewas. his attempts from deep. “My recruiting process wasn’t Davidson Keith Dambrot, then coaching Ready for a change in scenery, long,” Randall continued, speak- at Akron, recruited Randall to his Randall left Memphis after just ing on his collegiate free agency Zips team, but to no avail. MAC one season under Smith, at the period following his release from — Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m. CT schools Central Michigan and Ak- time becoming the fourth player Memphis. “I mean, I definitely had Women’s swimming & diving ron would meet only once during to depart from the Tigers pro- other schools call. But, it made it (CSCAA Open Water the 2012-13 men’s basketball sea- gram since the end of the 2016 very easy — I came on my visit [to Championship) son, a 68-56 Akron win on Feb. 5. season in the process. Duquesne] the week after [Dam- Courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal Fast forward a few years, and The 6-foot-4 guard says he har- brot] got the job, which was two Keith Dambrot, pictured with LeBron Dambrot was after a different bors no ill will toward either of his weeks after I decided to announce — Sept. 22, 7 p.m. James, shares a laugh with his former Men’s soccer @ Oakland (MI) Randall — this time, Kyle’s little former coaches, and left Memphis that I was leaving. And then I had St. Vincent-St. Mary’s protege. brother, Leonard. as a better individual than he was all intentions on committing. A Youngstown resident until when he arrived. “I could have told him I was does. He’s been in a lot of big games — Sept. 22, 6 p.m. HT his senior year, Leonard said that For one, Randall said he left committing on the first day of my — obviously, you know, Memphis Football @ Hawaii Dambrot recruited him as early as Memphis as much tougher than he visit; it wouldn’t have made a dif- is a high-level program, so that’s ference. I was going to play for him probably the biggest thing, is just regardless. ... Wherever he was go- teaching these guys [by example] — Sept. 23, 1 p.m. ing, I more than likely would have about how to get in the gym.” Women’s volleyball @ VCU went. Guaranteed.” Asked about the thing he’s most So now, a relationship that excited to be able to get back out — Sept. 23, 1 p.m. blossomed in northeast Ohio con- on the court and do, Randall said, Women’s soccer vs. Dayton tinues to grow two hours away in he misses scoring, but for the most Pittsburgh, where both Dambrot part, “I miss more, like, the atmo- and Randall will take the next sphere of the game. The feeling of — Sept. 25, 7 p.m. steps in their respective basket- the game is probably what I miss Men’s soccer @ Wright State ball careers. more than anything. Even, — I’m Already having played two years one of those guys, that if my team- — Sept. 26 of college ball and sitting out an- mate scores, I’ll probably yell just other, Randall now suddenly finds as much as I would yell if I were Women’s rowing vs. Pitt himself as one of Duquesne’s more to score.” (scrimmage) experienced players on its roster. Randall will have to continue to Randall said he’s been trying to wait until at least Nov. 10, when — Sept. 27, 7 p.m. lead the Dukes’ younger guys by Duquesne finally returns to action, example thus far — something Women’s soccer vs. La Salle Courtesy of Memphis Daily News against William & Mary. Dambrot echoed. It should be noted that until re- Leonard Randall II, pictured during his time at the University of Memphis, is eligible “Coach talks about it a lot. I’m — Sept. 28 to play for Duquesne this season after sitting out last year. cently, Randall went by ‘Craig,’ but the oldest guy on the team, so is now opting to be recognized by Men’s & women’s cross some things — I should get guys his given birth name, Leonard. country (Notre Dame his freshman year in high school, was prior to showing up. to do certain stuff, and lead by ex- “Yeah, it’s kinda fun, too,” Ran- Invitational) but once Randall’s father accepted “Memphis is a rough area. ample. So I try my best to do that” dall said in regard to the preferen- a job in the Phoenix area, Akron When I got there, I had to grow Randall said. tial name change. “I’m just having was pretty much out of the picture up a lot — I had never been on my Dambrot seconded what Ran- fun with it. ... We’ll see what comes — Sept. 28 for Leonard. own before,” he said. “It was dif- dall said about his role so far out of being called ‘Leonard.’” Men’s tennis at (Toledo) “From where I’m from, it’s only ferent. I definitely just appreciate during the young season, saying, Going forward, Randall prefers Rockets Invite 45 minutes away from Akron. But stuff more, too; like, the little stuff. “He’s a talented guy. He just has to to be referred to as ‘Leonard,’ but … where I’m from, it’s not always Especially home-cooked meals.” relax and not put pressure on him- also has no problem with still being a good scenario to be close to Now, almost two years since self, do the right things, and he’ll referred to as ‘Craig’ sometimes in — Sept. 28, 7 p.m. home,” Randall said. “My family Randall began his sophomore sea- be a good player. conversation. Women’s volleyball at really didn’t want me to go home.” son with the Tigers, he finds him- “He’s a gym rat,” Dambrot con- Leonard, Craig, Kyle, Lance, Fordham Randall would eventually com- self in Pittsburgh, accompanied by tinued. “He gets in the gym on a what have you — I’d bet Dambrot’s mit to Josh Pastner at Memphis, a few familiar faces. consistent basis, and I think that’s just glad to finally have a Randall — Sept. 29, 7 p.m. who would leave for the Georgia On top of Dambrot, Randall’s probably the best thing that he on his team. Women’s volleyball at Rhode Island NCAA Football AP Top 10 — Week 4 FCS NEC Standings — Week 4 — Sept. 29, 7 p.m. Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next Men’s soccer vs. Saint 1. Alabama (58) 1-0 3-0 W3 9/22 vs. 22 TEXAS A&M Rank Team NEC Overall Streak Next Joseph’s 2. Georgia 1-0 3-0 W3 9/22 @ MIZZOU 1. Sacred Heart 0-0 2-0 W2 9/22 @ WAGNER On This Day in 3. Clemson (3) 0-0 3-0 W3 9/22 @ GEORGIA TECH 2. Duquesne 0-0 3-1 W3 9/22 @ HAWAII 4. Ohio State 1-0 3-0 W3 9/22 vs. TULANE Sports History ... 3. Bryant 0-0 2-1 W1 9/22 vs. ROBERT MORRIS 5. Oklahoma 1-0 3-0 W3 9/22 vs. ARMY 4. C. Conn. St. 0-0 1-2 L1 9/22 @ FORDHAM — On Sept. 20, 1987, 6. LSU 1-0 3-0 W3 9/22 vs. LOUISIANA T. 5. Robert Morris 0-0 1-2 L1 9/22 @ BRYANT Chicago Bear running back 7. Stanford 1-0 3-0 W3 9/22 @ 20 OREGON Walter Payton broke Jim 6. Saint Francis 0-0 1-2 L1 9/22 @ ALBANY 8. Notre Dame N/A 3-0 W3 9/22 @ WAKE FOREST Brown’s NFL record with 7. Wagner 0-0 1-2 L2 9/22 vs. SACRED HEART 9. Auburn 0-1 2-1 L1 9/22 vs. ARKANSAS his 107th career rushing

10. Penn State 0-0 3-0 W3 9/21 @ ILLINOIS touchdown. 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Dukes football team set to face FBS Hawaii Sept. 22

Adam Lindner Rainbow Warriors overconfident, either. look to play to the highest of their collec- 19, a full four days before its game kicks sports editor “For me,” Schmitt said, regarding his tive capabilities on offense against Hawaii, off on Saturday. Coach Schmitt empha- confidence level, “I’m still trying to drive the Duquesne defense is tasked with a dif- sized the importance of arriving for such them to play better every play, more con- ferent directive: ‘contain and rally to the a game with an adequate amount of time On Aug. 25, the Duquesne football sistently, across the board. ball’ against a high-octane Hawaii attack. to prepare. team traveled about 500 miles northeast “I’ve seen an improvement in that, but At least, that’s been the mantra for the “We get there, and our clock will be off. of the Bluff to Amherst, Massachusetts, I’m not going to be satisfied until I get 60 unit thus far this week. So, we’re going to go right to the stadium where it faced the Massachusetts Min- full minutes.” “Offenses like that, you’re not going to and practice, and then come back, grab a utemen. The game, a 63-15 DU loss, was The team’s confidence level at the current stop entirely,” Schmitt said. “Hope they pizza, and then probably go to bed, to try Duquesne’s second-ever contest against junction, though? That’s another story. make a few mistakes, force a few mistakes, to get acclimated on their time,” Schmitt a FBS opponent, with the first coming “Their confidence, I believe, is much and contain and rally to the ball.” said Tuesday. in 2014 at Buffalo. The Minutemen, led better,” Schmitt grinned. “Obviously, win- Indeed, Hawaii does average a whop- The next day, Schmitt said that the offensively by the talented quarterback ning helps … I also think they’re buying in ping 41.5 points per game through four team would do a walk-through near the tandem of Andrew Ford and Ross Comis, a little more. When you do those kind of contests, and in the Rainbow Warriors’ hotel, then go on an island tour in the af- racked up 572 yards of total offense and things, like the last two weeks, you can win first lost of the season on Sept. 15 against ternoon and finally have team meetings 24 first downs on the night, despite only close games at the end.” Army, the team still managed to post 362 on Thursday night. 26:40 of possession time. While a confident Parr, Crawford & Co. yards of total offense — an impressive On Friday, the team will have a full prac- Meanwhile, Dukes transfer junior quar- amount for a season low. Plus, through tice at the stadium before touring Pearl terback, Daniel Parr, struggled in his first- four weeks, Hawaii junior quarterback Harbor, which Schmitt said is only min- ever game with his new team, completing Cole McDonald paces the country in pass- utes away from Aloha Stadium. Following 16 of 29 throws for 123 yards, one touch- ing yards (1,486) and passing touchdowns dinner Friday night, the team will have its down and three interceptions. (15), while redshirt freshman wide receiv- normal Friday night meetings, and then Fast forward four weeks, and the er John Ursua leads the nation in receiv- have a routine Saturday in preparation for Dukes are 3-1 following three consecu- ing yards (546), receiving touchdowns (7) a 6 p.m. local kickoff time. tive non-league wins at Rooney Field. and total touchdowns (8). Parr leads Head Coach Jerry Schmitt’s So, while the Dukes may not be able to Game is Duquesne’s second versus a FBS team with 765 passing yards since the completely halt Hawaii’s attack on Sat- opponent within one month: Dukes’ game at UMass, and has dis- urday evening, at least they can focus on “It’s a great opportunity for our kids,” played impressive chemistry with senior containing opposing playmakers and rally- Schmitt said Tuesday, speaking on what standout wide receiver Nehari Crawford, ing around the ball carrier. If Duquesne’s the Hawaii game represents for his pro- whose Sept. 15 effort against Dayton (11 defensive corps can manage to do so ef- gram. “To experience a trip like this, to receptions for 223 yards, two touch- fectively, keeping Hawaii off the field, it play in a game like this, and to go to a place downs) earned him NEC Co-Offensive may give its offense some room to work, that they may not have an opportunity to Player of the Week honors. in return. go to again, … It’s a great opportunity for Up next for the Dukes is FBS opponent They’re certainly self-confident enough. our fans, our alums, parents, families, ev- Hawaii — located just 4,656 miles west of erybody associated with Duquesne foot- Duquesne — on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. HST. Dukes have big plans for Hawaii stay: ball, to go travel and watch. So, while Schmitt said that he’s obvi- Courtesy of Michael Dwyer/AP In order to adjust to the six-hour time “And it’s a great opportunity to play an ously encouraged by the strides his offense Duquesne quarterback Daniel Parr, a trans- difference between Eastern Standard Time FBS program and continue the develop- fer from Florida Atlantic, runs for a touchdown has made over the past several weeks, he and Hawaii Standard Time, the team left ment of our program, and try to stretch against UMass on Aug. 25. doesn’t want to go into the game versus the for Honolulu early on Wednesday, Sept. our program as high as we can.” Penguins poised to rebound after long summer

Zach Grace ate future of the organization. Plus, for- Sullivan took over as head coach in late world, Sidney Crosby, figures to compete. staff writer mer Columbus blueliner Jack Johnson was 2015, boasts a fast, skillful team, featuring One could refute the case that Crosby is brought in by the Penguins to help solidify several young stars. Jake Guentzel, Rust the best in the world, but before making After back-to-back Stanley Cup winning the defense, and not to mention the return and Dominik Simon are just a few of Pitts- any premature judgments about no. 87, just seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ reign of beloved veteran center Matt Cullen. burgh’s most skilled young talent. Get this: consider the following list of accolades: as champions came to an end. The Alex Pittsburgh, as it has been ever since Mike At the ripe age of 23, Guentzel already has Since entering the NHL in the 2005-2006 Ovechkin-led Washington Capitals finally 42 points in 39 career playoff games. season, Crosby has won: the Mark Messier managed to beat the Pens in a six-game sec- The Pens also have a great farm team in Leadership Award in 2009-2010; the Art ond round series, en route to their first ever the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins. Wil- Ross Trophy (given to the league’s leading Stanley Cup win. kes-Barre has provided immense talent to scorer) in 2006-2007 and in 2013-2014; the It was evident last season that the Pen- its parent program in recent years, churn- Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy (given to guins were exhausted from having played ing out other key contributors such as goal- the league’s leading goal scorer) in 2009- in consecutive Stanley Cups, and certain keeper Matt Murray, winger Zach Aston- 2010 and in 2016-2017; the Ted Lindsay players competed more on top of that in Reese and winger Daniel Sprong. Award (given to the league’s most outstand- tournaments such as the World Cup of Sprong has had a couple of brief stints ing player) in 2006-2007, 2012-2013 and in Hockey (2016) and the IIHF World Cham- in the NHL, but has never played an en- 2013-2014; the Hart Memorial Trophy (giv- pionships (played annually). This season, tire season. Last season, he was able to en to the player most valuable to his team) the Penguins will look to rebound from a tally three points in the eight games that he in 2006-2007 and in 2013-2014; the Conn heartbreaking Game 6 overtime loss to the played at the NHL level. This year, howev- Smythe Trophy (given to the most valuable Washington Capitals. er, many are expecting Sprong to finally be- player in the league during the Stanley Cup During the offseason, the Penguins gin the new season in Pittsburgh. At least, Playoffs) in 2015-2016 and in 2016-2017; parted ways with Conor Sheary, a scoring general manager Jim Rutherford implied as and finally, three Stanley Cup victories. winger who slumped last season, and un- much at the conclusion of last season, say- Outside of his NHL career, Crosby has derperforming defenseman Matt Hunwick, ing, “He’s a very talented player that’ll score won the World Cup of Hockey (2016), two trading both players to Buffalo. Carter a lot of goals in this league. He’ll be a regu- Olympic gold medals (2010 and 2014), as Rowney and Tom Kuhnhackl departed this lar on our team next year.” well as a gold medal in the World Junior summer too, signing deals in free agency With yet another infusion of young talent Championships and the 2015 IIHF Ice with Anaheim and the New York Islanders, meeting a star-studded cast in Pittsburgh, Hockey Championship. Courtesy of Tom Mihalek/AP respectively. how could the Penguins not be favorites in As long as no. 87 is on the ice in a black Penguins captain Sidney Crosby laces up his The re-signings of top-six winger Bryan the Eastern Conference as the 2018 season and gold uniform, the Pittsburgh Penguins skates prior to Game 3 of an opening-round Rust, valuable depth center Riley Sheahan series against Philadelphia on April 15, 2018. gets set to begin? Any team with All Stars should always be a significant team within and reliable defenseman Jamie Oleksiak Pittsburgh won the series in six games over Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Phil Kessel and the National Hockey League. leave fans optimistic about the immedi- its Keystone State rival. arguably the greatest hockey player in the Don’t expect this year to be any different.

September 20, 2018 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 BoJack Horseman debuts sincerest season yet WEEK’s Adam Lindner his life happily regardless. BoJack begins the new season EVENTS sports editor “The universe is a cruel, uncaring on a strong note, as it seems he’s void,” Peanutbutter tells Diane during committed to making the lives of one of the series’ earlier episodes. those around him genuinely better. Racial Themes in Frankenstein mong those unfamiliar “The key to being happy isn’t a search However, as the result of a back injury Friday, Sept. 21 @ 1 p.m. with the Netflix comedy for meaning. It’s to just keep yourself suffered on the set of Philbert — a show BoJack Horseman, the A busy with unimportant nonsense, orchestrated by Princess Carolyn and Elizabeth Young, author of Black show is seemingly known more for its and eventually, you’ll be dead.” Diane, starring both BoJack and co- Frankenstein: The Making of an depressing and existentially-nihilistic Keeping the show’s other star Gina Cazador — BoJack soon American Metaphor, will appear side than it is for its humor. After all, characters somewhere in between becomes overly dependant upon no animated series in recent memory in the Power Center Ballroom to BoJack (apathy) and Todd (blissful painkillers, ultimately foiling the discuss the racial themes in Mary has successfully managed to portray oblivion) seems to work well for show show’s future and BoJack’s career. such weighty themes so poignantly. Shelley’s novel. creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, with The end of Season 5 produced Nevertheless, the show assuredly Diane acting as the show’s form of a perhaps the most tender, authentic wouldn’t survive without its animal Courtesy of Netflix Learn to 3-D Print! moral compass. moment of the show’s entirety: as Monday, Sept. 24 @ 2 p.m. puns, lovable supporting cast or Overall, however, the show’s Diane drives BoJack to rehab at no different. Now, those rooting for impressively careful attention to titular character is exponentially the end of the season’s last episode, BoJack’s sobriety are equally wary detail that the show’s writers exhibit Hosted by the office of more complex than most would BoJack is unsure of why his ex-best of his tendency to relapse, which Residence life, and located in from season to season. like for one of their favorite TV friend is being so nice to him. is something that nobody can be Mr. Peanutbutter, one of the show’s the BME Prototype Room of characters to be. From the show’s Diane explains that in high school, certain of until Season 6 inevitably Libermann Hall, this program mainstays, is a yellow Labrador onset in 2014, BoJack is shown to be she had a good friend named Abby. materializes. Retriever, freshly divorced from his will teach students the history both compulsive and fickle, at times The two were close until Abby was There is no shortlist of things that and process of 3-D printing, third (human) wife, Diane Nguyen. valuing pleasure in the present accepted by the school’s popular makes BoJack Horseman all that Amusingly, Mr. Peanutbutter’s as well as discuss Duquesne’s tense over those closest to him. girls, and soon thereafter, Abby it eventually amounts to be. A truly contributions to the field. attitude and demeanor resemble Halfway through Season 3, BoJack mocked what was once a meaningful complex show, viewers may come for what one would expect from a has sex with his roommate Todd’s friendship. Diane was immensely animal puns, existential thoughts or sociable, happy-go-lucky retriever ex-girlfriend Emily, only for the hurt until that summer, when Abby’s because they’re curious about a show with the ability to speak. Especially three to awkwardly encounter each mother became extremely ill, and where humans and anthropomorphic when crossed by the ever-pessimistic other in BoJack’s mansion days later. none of her popular friends were animals coexist. upcoming humanoid BoJack, jovial Mr. Eventually, Todd — who the audience around to comfort her. So, Diane But eventually, the viewer will Peanutbutter provides comic relief now knows to be asexual — confronts showed up for her, “because it was begin to empathize with BoJack’s that’s well received by the audience. BoJack, telling him, “You can’t keep Abby,” and she needed help. plight, never mind all of the things releases Characters of a less austere doing this. You can’t keep doing Similarly, BoJack — once loved and that he does to inhibit himself and demeanor aren’t lost when it comes shitty things, and then feel bad about adored, but now publicly shunned, those around him. The House with the to philosophical thought, however. yourself, like that makes it OK. You had nobody to lean on during his time Five seasons in, BoJack Horseman Clock in its Walls Existential nihilism, the belief that need to be better.” of need, only for Diane to take him to has cornered the market in what it Friday, Sept. 21 life has no intrinsic meaning or value, BoJack briefly attempts to justify where he needed to be. does well, and the show will only has a central presence within the his actions before Todd interjects As BoJack leaves Diane’s car for mature from this point forward. Based on the 1973 children’s show’s philosophical framework. Mr. again, saying, “No. BoJack, just the rehab center, he turns and tells If the first five seasons of BH are novel of the same name, this Peanutbutter — the same character stop. You are all the things that are her, “I need help,” something that any any indication, however, don’t hold that kicked off a campaign for public wrong with you.” BoJack fan has assuredly never heard your breath on BoJack keeping his family-oriented film from Eli office by challenging California’s Todd’s evisceration of BoJack the character admit before. act together. Roth features Jack Black, Cate incumbent governor to a ski race at highlights a steadfast theme — Each prior season of BoJack Chances are more existential Blanchett, and Kyle MacLachlan the beginning of Season 4 — seems self-awareness vs. tangible action Horseman ended with the show’s dread, bourbon and self-pity are as fantastical characters helping to have accepted that life has no — that finally comes to a head main star facing some sort of in the forecast for “that horse from a young boy face an evil warlock. apparent meaning, but chooses to live during Season 5. uncertain future, and Season 5 is Horsin’ Around.” Frontrunner Frontperson Horoscopes Friday, Sept. 21 Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius This indie side-project from The New Pornographers’ Kathryn (August 23- (September 23- (October 23- (November 23- Calder and Woodpigeon’s Mark September 22) October 22) November 22) December 22) Andrew Hamilton was led by the gentle, but driving single “Tick- You will finally try a That feeling in your Sorry, horoscope Tock (Frontrunner).” Go back two spaces. mud facial, though gut isn’t your con- machine broke. Roll again. unintentionally. science. It’s oil. Micro Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries review (December 22- (January 20- (February 19- (March 21-April 19) January 19) February 18) March 20) “Mariners Apartment Complex” You will change your You’ll discover a whole by Lana Del Rey name to “Leopold But- The call of the open sea The floor is much too new meaning to “hitting terscotch” this week! haunts you. Follow it. wet! Much! the books.” This new single sounds like another classic from the moody, California crooner. Haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo her speciality, fill the piece. The (July 23-August 22) chorus fittingly references the (April 20-May 20) (May 21-June 20) (June 21-July 22) ocean as the whole song hits like a wave. I look forward to the rest of her upcoming album. You darkest fears are You’ll win a one way trip Cancel your plans, the — Raymond Arke realized. “Dynamite” by Skip breakfast. Face the to Rome! (Rome, Ohio.) rats are coming. Taio Cruz is on the radio. consequences. 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Insurgency: Sandstorm release pushed back for bug fixes

Griffin Sendek which I had hoped. I logged out after playing staff writer a single match. I did not play the game again until Sept. 6, but having been gone only a week, I came ew World Interactive’s upcoming back to find there had been three signifi- multiplayer first-person shooter cantly-sized fixes and improvements. These Ngame, Insurgency: Sandstorm has patches were not only performance fixes but been delayed from the original Sept. 19 re- updates to the graphics, animations, char- lease date, to Dec. 12. acter models, map and gun balancing, ad- New World Interactive (NWI) might be a justments to weapon sights, changes to the relatively small indie game studio, but Insur- user interface and even more options added gency: Sandstorm is not its first foray into to the settings menus. It felt like coming video game development. back to a brand new game. NWI began as a team of modders, its Being able to play the game with a more Courtesy of Focus Home Interactive first project being a total conversion mod consistent and higher frame rate was like Insurgency: Sandstorm utilizes the impressive graphic capabilities of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine. of Valve’s Half-Life 2. NWI released mod night and day. I got more enjoyment out of Insurgency: Modern Infantry Combat in the game engine from Valve’s Source engine, The very next day, a hotfix was released a single night of playing with good perfor- 2007. Seven years later, NWI released the the engine that powered all NWI’s previous addressing some of the issues, and while it mance than I did out of the entire first beta. standalone sequel to the mod titled Insur- games, to Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4. did not suddenly make the game run butter Insurgency: Sandstorm has some of the gency, expanding upon the realistic and Insurgency: Sandstorm pre-order beta smooth, it gave a slight but noticeable per- tightest shooter gameplay that I have ever tactical first-person shooter gameplay of went live on Aug. 9, 2018 and ran to Aug. formance boost. experienced, and is well on its way to being the previous game. In 2017, NWI came out 13, 2018. This was the first chance for the My consensus, as well as what I gath- one of the best shooters of the year. Unfor- with Day of Infamy, which took the style and majority of players, including myself, to get ered from online discussions, was this: tunately, it is not there yet; while NWI could framework of Insurgency and placed it into a their hands on the game. Unfortunately, the gameplay was solid; the shooting, for have potentially kept its original Sept.19 re- World War II backdrop. the responses were relatively mixed. The the most part, felt great; and the sound lease date and would have done alright, the This new game was a testing grounds of game launched into open beta with a myr- design, apart from the occasional sound game would not lived up to its full potential sorts for several features that would be added iad of performance issues and a number of glitch, was amazing. All of the framework and would have scored more poorly. The de- to the then unannounced sequel, Insurgency: glitches. Imperfect performance and a mul- of a great game was there, the game is just velopers clearly would not be happy deliver- Sandstorm. Day of Infamy added the abil- titude of glitches are what is to be expected held back by poor performance. While I ing a flawed product. ity for players to call in air support, such as from online betas, but even those who had did believe that the developers would fix “This was one of the hardest decisions bombing runs, smoke barrages and resupply souped-up PCs with all the latest and great- the problem, I knew that if they were not our team has ever had to make and not drops. The game also included greater class est hardware were still experiencing perfor- able to iron out the issues and improve the one taken lightly.” said New World Inter- diversity, larger asymmetry between factions mance problems and frame rate drops across frame rate it would be a death sentence for active on the delayed release. “However, and some basic character customization, all of the board. Insurgency: Sandstorm. we feel it is in the best interest of the game which have been implemented and expanded Personally, I had to turn every graphics After the first beta session ended, the de- and our community to spend more time upon in Insurgency: Sandstorm. setting as low as possible to achieve a play- velopers had a little over two weeks to do as working to ensure we deliver the best pos- After NWI’s success with its previous titles, able frame rate. Insurgency:Sandstorm was much work as they could on the game before sible experience.” the publishing studio, Focus Home Interac- a game I had been waiting to play for over a the second beta opened for players. This beta The reality is you only have one release, tive signed on to publish the next game in the year, so I will admit it was upsetting to see it was set to run from Aug. 30 all the way up and no number of patches and fixes after the Insurgency series. NWI was no longer work- in such a state. Although slightly upset, I also to release. After downloading the big patch, I fact can ever make up for a subpar launch. I ing with an indie budget and had the ability had faith that the developers at NWI would excitedly logged back into the game, and was agree with NWI’s decision to push the game to expand the game further than before. The be working around the clock to get the game disappointed to find that the performance, back: I would much rather wait for a better first biggest change made was the switch of properly optimized before release. while slightly better, was not in the place in game, than have a worse game sooner. AHS: Apocalypse off to tense start with familar faces

Natalie Schroeder have yet to meet. staff writer The first episode of this new season ofAmeri - can Horror Story was given an 89 percent by viewers and critics. Cinematically, the premiere he eighth season of American Horror of this new season is dark, visually and con- Story premiered Wednesday, Sept. textually. There is very little light in the under- T12 with the episode titled “The End,” ground base and Mrs. Venable and Mrs. Mead starting the show off with worldwide chaos. The (Kathy Bates) are presented as two of the most season will have ten episodes and a long list of malicious characters this season. returning cast members including Sarah Paul- As the season moves forward, its viewers will son, Kathy Bates, Evan Peters, Emma Roberts, discover the connections between characters Leslie Grossman and Taissa Farmiga. While as well as “Murder House” and “Coven.” While rumored to have components from seasons one this season showcases many familiar faces, Sar- and three, this season has yet to include reprises ah Paulson is returning as Billie Dean Howard from those past years explicitly. Courtesy of FX Sarah Paulson plays a triple role in the new season, as Mrs. Venable, Cordelia and Bille Dean. (“Murder House”), Cordelia Foxx (“Coven”) and For those of you who missed the premiere last finally this season’s Mrs. Venable. After the first week, this episode started off with sudden air- watching this: Daddy loves you very much.” cludes strict rules and severe punishments. episode, viewers may be skeptical of the connec- raid alarms and chaos. This realistically shows the fortunes and misfor- After the bomb, the scenes become increas- tion and create their own conspiracy theories, as This episode shows the plausible reactions tunes of the general public. ingly darker with a few moments of false hope. they have done since the first season of Ameri- to the end of the world as we know it. There As the episode continues, viewers find out Food becomes more and more scarce, or so it can Horror Story. are people who don’t hesitate to run for safety, that people can be protected from the end of seems. Later, a character is killed and possibly As a show that consistently pushes the limit, people who accept their fate and others who the world, but only if they have enough money fed to the rest of the people living at the outpost. this season looks promising as it dives deeper choose to end their life before the missiles can. to purchase a ticket or are selected by a group As the characters figure out the origin of their into past seasons and displays the connections It showed that some are heartless while others called “The Cooperative” based on their DNA. rarely warm meal and refuse to eat, a perimeter between characters in season one and the witch- are transparent in their vulnerability. This information leads us to two more main breach alarm blares within the halls of the base. es in season three. The premise of the season One of the main characters, Coco St. Pierre characters, Timothy and Emily. The two are Just when things are getting worse, the An- hits home as we’ve had many theories of how Vanderbilt (Leslie Grossman), quickly mourns captured and transported to Outpost 3, an un- tichrist that was identified as Michael Langdon and when the world will end for years. More- her family and makes it to a plane that is sup- derground base headed by Mrs. Venable (Sarah (Cody Fern) in season one reappears much old- over, allowing a higher organization to choose posed to take her to safety, while another char- Paulson). The two are given their respective er and teases what is to come in the next nine who survives beyond the rich people who can acter, a news anchor, addresses the public and, rooms and are reunited with other survivors. episodes. After a character is introduced and afford a ticket is terrifying in its realistic nature. realizing that the world is ending, says: “I’m not The characters that have found sanctuary from killed in the first episode, anything is possible For new episodes, tune in to FX Wednesday going to make it home. So if my children are the bomb soon find out that life at Outpost 3 in- for the remaining characters and those who we nights at 10 p.m. September 20, 2018 arts & entertainment THE LAST WORD 11

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Distressed Jeans Bomber and Varsity Jackets These wrecked jeans are back, making an- These are perfect for those crisp fall days other appearance after their first debut in the before it gets too cold and ‘80s. While they haven’t more layers are needed. For really fallen out of style those early fall days though, for women, they’ve come these add the perfect pop to and gone in men’s fash- your outfit without taking ion. These can be worn away from the rest of the out- with virtually any top you want - a long sleeve shirt fit. The shape, while differ- for a casual look or a but- ent from your average jacket, ton down for that ‘it’s Fri- also adds another dynamic to day at the office’ vibe. You the outfit, and could even be can also go the Italian way used as an accessory rather and give them a little cuff than for warmth. However, at the ankle. they are lightweight enough to wear inside and outside.

Timberlands Black and White No, you don’t have to be working in the woods to wear Colors are usually a big hit for the fall, but these, and they will still protect this year it’s a lack of color that’s mak- your feet from the unpredictable ing statement. An all black outfit or black Pittsburgh weather. These boots pants, black jacket and a white shirt are come in many different colors perfect examples of how to rock this look. and styles that there is sure to The black and white combo gives the outfit be a type that matches your vibe. a sleek and modern look. If this look feels These can be worn with anything too boring for you, break it up with a state- from jeans to sweatpants. ment belt, or some brightly colored shoes.

Cardigans Who doesn’t love a good cardigan? They’re warm and cozy, and when you’re stuck in the library cramming for midterms, they can also double as a blanket. They also require very little thought. A cardigan pulls even a simple outfit like jeans and a white t-shirt together.

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@ohjetset Stylish S Men @stylishmen This account exists purely for outfit inspira- This account is neat because it features no ASOS Men’s @asos_mens tion. The style is mostly relaxed but some- actual models, but instead it lays out outfits This account features more statement piec- times dabbles in higher end dress. Again, in what’s called flat-lay. This makes the out- es than everyday outfits.They show how to most outfits here are easy to reproduce and fit easier to mimic. It is also easy to match add more outlandish pieces to your ward- can be imitated even on a college budget. the items in the photo with things you may robe that you wouldn’t normally wear. have in your closet that are similar.

September 20, 2018 FASHION A4 How to update your wardrobe

Anna Walnoha spice up your outfit, but also keep your ankles staff writer dry when the snow starts to fall. Pair them with fashion fast facts jeans and a flannel or a long-sleeved dress. Ei- Just last week, New York Fashion Week came ther way you’ll stay warm and look cute doing it. to an end, but with the end came 2018’s trends Animal prints also graced the runway this The average American owns seven for this fall. Models strode the runway sporting August. It can be whimsical, but animal prints pairs of jeans. the latest, or perhaps retro, wear. can also make your outfit look fierce. Pair the Designers such as Louis Vuitton, Saint print with some statement earrings and a pair It wasn’t acceptable for women to wear Laurent and Marc Jacobs brought back neon of your favorite platform boots and you will shorts in public until World War II. prints and ’80s wear. Often people don’t think have an outfit that is ready for the runway. Buy of wearing neon during the fall, they think of an animal print that is also made with color, a cheetah print that is pink or leopard that is The first fashion magazine was plaid and warm neutral colors, but not this published in Germany in 1586. year. yellow. On the other end of the spectrum, Western If neon or being a walking ‘lite-brite’ is not The price of clothing has decreased your thing, there are still many ways to keep wear, or cowboy chic, was also a hot topic of your fall wardrobe up-to-date and in style. by 8.5 percent since 1992, even when A theme on the runway this year was warmth; adjusted for inflation blanket coats and blanket scarves.They were wrapped around the men and women showing Men’s shirts button on the right and the different designer’s lines that are getting women’s on the left. the public ready for the cold weather to come. We have seen blanket scarves in past years, but now they are being layered with other bulky Children dressed identically to adults clothing for a bundled up look. until the mid-1800s, when the concept of There isn’t one style of blanket coats though, it could be a wrap, raincoat, parka, etc. If it children’s clothing took off. This lasted can double as a puffy comforter, then it can be until the early 1900’s. called a blanket coat. This season, cozy is key. Also back from the ’80s are rainbow tights, but they are returning with a Boho twist, being More than 2 billion t-shirts are sold each year.

In Rome, purple clothing was exclusively reserved for emperors and magistrates. Photo Courtesy anna Walnoha Here is an example of Anna wearing what designers are call- ing Cowboy Chic. The denim shirt and loose blouse are great In the Victorian Age, widows were ways to change up your style and try Calvin Klein’s new style. supposed to wear black mourning clothes conversation on the runway. When design- for two years after their husbands’ deaths. ers Dries Van Noten and Calvin Klein showed how denim and cowhide can be very fashion Each year the fashion industry generates forward, crowds were amazed. An example is wearing a denim long-sleeve button up with a revenue of $20 billion. a pair of denim jeans and booties, or a floral dress paired with a cowhide vest. The second oldest piece of clothing is the Leather jackets and coats with fringe and Bolo ties will also be great additives to a closet skirt. The oldest is the loincloth. this fall. If color is not your thing and you do not want to show your style through color, this Barbie’s first outfit was a black and white trend is a way to stay neutral but in style. 2018 is going to go out with a bang. This will striped, one-piece bathing suit. be the most vibrant fall we have seen in years. You do not have to stop at only one style or The first miniskirt came out in 1965, and one accessory, you can wear colorful leggings it ended four inches about the knee. one day and be cowboy chic the next. Be vivid and show your dynamic style, and if you do not Photo by Katia Faroun/Photo Editor relate to any of these tips or styles, there will Men didn’t wear underwear until the 17th While most people wouldn’t wear black and brown together, always be 2019 spring trends to wait for. cenury. Alivia Montegomery makes it work with this turtleneck dress. Also in the fashion world for a while now, Perfect for a fall evening out on the town, cute but still warm. but back with a vengeance this year, is mix- worn with floral prints, Bohemian prints, and ing patterns. Try wearing stripes with cheetah; Bill Nye the Science Guy owns a patent other fun patterns. mixing patterns can be a fun way to spruce up for ballet pointe shoes. Colors like burnt orange, teal and pink were the otherwise dreary fall. being worn with short and mid- length dresses Back for another year is also suede. Suede and skirts. You may go for a Rainbow Bright button up skirts made their debut last year The world’s longest wedding dress had a look, or you can pair this colorful accessory and have caught on here at Duquesne. These train of 1.85 miles. with neutral pieces you may already have in are perfect for class or dinner with your par- your wardrobe. Color is going to be a major player this fall, there will be no hiding behind ents. Pair them with an off the shoulder top black and other dark colors. for those warmer days, or a bulky sweater and Before Queen Victoria’s wedding, white On the topic of color, sunglasses with colored tights when things take a turn colder. These was a color normally associated with lenses are also going to be popular this fall. Cat are great when you want to take something mourning. eye, square, round, sport, and retro square are that is already in your wardrobe and change it only a handful of the possible frames you could as the seasons do. wear with a colored lense. Pink seemed to be Fashion is ever changing, and you can make The first pair of Levi’s was sold around a popular color on the catwalk, but also seen your own rules for your own style. If you do 1853 for $6 worth of gold dust. were light green, blue, and orange. These are not like a certain aspect about an outfit, change easy and small accessories that anyone can get it the way you want to and make it your own. their hands on. Adding sunglasses can boost That is what fashion is about, creating some- In the 18th century, even children wore any outfit and can raise many compliments thing new and inventive to show your person- high heels. Another accessory that is a fall staple are ality. There is not one way to do or wear fash- knee-high boots. Perfect for when you want to ion, so make your mark.

September 20, 2018 FASHION