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sports a & e opinions features ... September 2, 2021 Men's Basketball Crafting up a festi- Eviction morato- A stroll and a drops non-confer- val: an art walk in rium song Volume 105 ence schedule shadyside The Supreme "Sound Walk" Number 3 Early-season Festival offers Court ended experience adds slate includes various artifacts the moratorium music to campus www.duqsm.com seven home that are locally nationwide games made PAGE 5 PAGE 7 PAGE 9 PAGE 10 THE DUQUESNE DUKE Proudly Serving Our Campus Since 1925 Flash floods Student warnings reports cause for concern stranger Zoe Stratos opinions editor assault Pittsburgh loves the rain, but our roads and rivers couldn’t Kellen Stepler handle the remnants of Hurri- features editor cane Ida as showers poured down Wednesday morning. Ida won’t A female student reported that rain on our parade much longer, she was a victim of indecent as- as things are looking brighter as sault Tuesday afternoon, accord- we move into the weekend — but Andrew Cummings | Multimedia Editor ing to Duquesne University Pub- drivers should use caution near The large amounts of rain have caused water to puddle over campus. Rain clouds pass overhead by MCcloskey Field. lic Safety (DUPS.) our city’s waterways. On Aug. 31 at 4:30 p.m., the The National Weather Service closing roads Downtown and agencies: departments of En- Union Ballroom. student reported that she was in Pittsburgh issued a flash flood around the city all day long. vironmental Protection, Gen- "To meet with some of our walking on Fifth Ave. at Chatham warning until 12:15 p.m. Wednes- Gov. Tom Wolf was joined by eral Services, Health, Military 250 student organization and St. when an actor “physically day for much of the region, in- the Pennsylvania Emergency and Veterans Affairs, Human university departments, log- grabbed her buttocks,” commit- cluding all of Allegheny County. Management Agency (PEMA), Services and Transportation; in to DORI and visit Campus ting the crime of indecent assault. “We’re still seeing some Department of Transportation Office of the Attorney General; Link," DUActivities said in an The victim then fled the area and streams and rivers rise as all that (PennDOT) and the Pennsyl- Pennsylvania State Police; Fish email to students. "Once on the called DUPS to report the crime, runoff moves in. Be sure if you’re vania State Police (PSP) on and Boat Commission; Public Campus Link homepage, you according to the crime alert sent out and about driving to heed to Wednesday afternoon to pro- Utility Commission; Turnpike should see an alert box with a Zoe Stratos to all students Wednesday after- any road closures, don’t drive vide an update on state agency Commission; American Red link to the virtual EXPO." staff writer noon. through any water that’s over the response to remnants of Ida, Cross and Civil Air Patrol. But as the sun moves in on The report says that a “thor- road and turn around if you do warning drivers to steer clear The crews cleared debris Thursday, the EXPO and Volun- ough check of the area was con- see water flowing over the road,” of water covered roads. and kept each other updated teer Fair will be back on A-walk ducted by DUPS, but the actor said Jared Rackley, a meteorolo- The Commonwealth Re- throughout the day on the status for the last time this semester had fled the area.” A subsequent gist with the NWS, said. sponse Coordination Center of different parts of the state. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. investigation of the crime re- Combined with another front, (CRCC) began 24-hour opera- The Pennsylvania Depart- In addition, some classes vealed a video of the actor, who the aftermath of Ida continued tions at 8 a.m. Wednesday with ment of Transportation said were moved to a virtual set- DUPS described as an African- into the evening on Wednesday, staffing from the following at least five state roads in the ting for the day due to the rain, American male, 40-50 years of region were closed Wednesday including graduate assistant age, approximately 5’10-6’0 in due to the storm’s effects, in- Anna Lampe’s Introduction to height, dark complexion, short cluding Route 51, Saw Mill Run Psychology course. hair and a short full beard. DUPS Boulevard, in the city. “I’ve decided to move class to also said that the man “has an un- On Wednesday, three state Zoom today due to the flash flood usual gait while walking, appear- roads in Shaler Township were warnings and the severe weather, ing to hunch forward or possibly flooded and closed. as I know many of us are com- limp with left leg.” Rainfall in the Downtown re- muters, and it would be safest The man has not yet been iden- gion reached approximately 4 to stay home right now,” Lampe tified. Students are advised to call inches from Tuesday to Wednes- wrote in an email to students. DUPS at 412-396-2677 with any day, and areas like Mt. Lebanon No need to keep those um- information regarding the crime, reached as much as 5 inches. brellas and waterproof jackets or if they see the individual. Stu- Flooding rivers in the region are at the ready, the sun will come dents should not approach the ac- expected to crest starting Thurs- out soon for Pittsburgh. tor, according to DUPS. day afternoon and will be back to “Looking at the radar right “Duquesne Public Safety is fol- normal going into the weekend. now, we have a few really light lowing up on some leads provided On campus, students trekked showers that are moving across by members of the University through puddles in front of the area, basically just light community and is working with College Hall and across Brot- rain or drizzle. Once that scat- the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police tier, umbrellas in hand, to get tered drizzle moves out of here, to obtain additional evidence to to classes despite the storms. looking at the rest of the week identify the actor involved in the Due to the inclement weath- we’ve got sun in the forecast incident,” Duquesne Media and er, the Student EXPO went vir- and cooler temperatures. That’s Communications Manager Rose tual for the day, and the Vol- something to look forward to,” Ravasio said. Wesnesday, the Student EXPO got moved to online, but weather permitting it unteer Fair was moved to the Rackley said. will resume again outside on Thursday, September 2. 2 POLICE briefs Campus transportation guidelines take Saturday, Aug. 28 - A the "spin" out of new electric scooters student consumed alcohol in conjunction with prescription medication. The student was transported to Mercy ER for eval- uation and safety reasons. The student was referred to the Office of Student Conduct. Monday, Aug. 30- Duquesne Police were informed of a student reporting that she parked on the sixth floor of the Locust Garage and another vehi- cle tried to park in the space next to her and struck her vehicle. The operator then backed up and left the area, causing minor damage to her vehicle. COVID-19 NUMBERS SCAN HERE FOR Zoe Stratos | Opinions Editor COVID-19 DATA Electric scooter guideline prohibts electric scooters from Duquesne's campus due to heavy pedestrain traffic and other safety reasons. Duquesne works with city to create no ride zone Giavanna Altmeyer staff writer exploring the city more exciting,” Duquesne Parking Regulations page “I’ve seen the scooters around Lubrani said. “I think they’re su- Duquesne has not yet announced town, and they seem like something Clear the sidewalks and check the per beneficial in helping people run the punishment for the unattended I’d be interested in. I’ve also seen a bike lane: the electric scooter craze around, but I am interested to learn scooters, but a warning by Spin ac- few alongside the sidewalks here on has descended upon Pittsburgh. about their rules here on campus knowledges that any mistakes in campus too, but no, I was not aware As motorists cruise across the city, concerning our safety." parking will result in an additional that they were prohibited here,” scooter use on campus has come to a Many Duquesne students are un- fine or temporary ban. Straffon said. grinding halt. aware of the "Spin ban," a recent Electric scooters were recently in- Duquesne has announced they According to the parking guide- influx of scooters left on campus. troduced to the Pittsburgh area as are working alongside the city to JOIN THE DUKE! lines located on Duquesne’s web- Duquesne’s vehicle policy, that also a means of an easy, fun, and acces- create a safe zone. site, “Duquesne has for several applies to motorcycles, states that the sible means of transportation. These Posted on their website, it is years expressly prohibited scooters presence of motor vehicles on cam- scooters can be seen nationwide and indicated that there is a pursuit If you’re interested, email thed- from campus.” [email protected] or stop by our pus must be registered with the park- throughout Europe. The company to officially mark campus as a No The scooters, distributed by the ing office and stored in the garage. was founded in October of 2018. Ride Zone, which would be pro- newsroom located in the basement company Spin, present a hazard as of College Hall (Room 113). When left unattended, the vehicle is On Spin’s website, they tout their grammed in the scooters. This there are many hills and crowded to be towed away.