DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY February 20, 2020 '70s Throwback Issue Vol. 102, No. 07 The Duke's lookin' alive in '75 Gumberg Library ren- ovations Kellen Stepler features editor Picture this: You’re on Duquesne’s campus, sitting in one of eight new, glass-walled group study rooms with white boards, easy access to electrical outlets and comfortable and collaborative furniture. Where are you? Currently, nowhere. But in Au- gust 2020, you’ll be in the newly renovated fifth floor of the Gum- berg Library. Gumberg staff has already moved materials from the fifth floor to other storage areas on the first floor, and during spring break, library staff will remove shelving for bound journals and AV materials from the fifth floor. The first floor and the fifth floor will be closed during spring break. However, access to the fifth floor and the curriculum center will not be affected during the Spring 2020 semester. No major work will be done dur- ing midterms and finals, but the fifth floor will close for the summer Duke Archives directly after commencement to This photo of The Duke staff from 1975 shows how the times have changed. On the left, we see a staffer drinking an Iron City beer in the newsroom, as well as the writer in the back trying to make deadline on his typewriter. This photo was taken by then-photographer Bill Onderick. Another cultural point — no current Duke see GUMBERG — page 2 editors have a mustache, while three in this photograph do. Second African American Read-In celebrates Black History Month ulty, staff, students, alumni and coordinated the event. world. These events feature the As another way of increasing Jessica Lincoln guests came together to read, African American Read-Ins texts, talks and discussions by involvement, organizers placed staff writer perform and celebrate the works were first held in 1990, after the and about African American au- information stations around of African American artists. Black Caucus of the National thors and serve as a way to recog- campus with information about In celebration of Black History Some presenters also read their Council of Teachers of English nize and amplify their work,” the several prominent African Month, Duquesne’s second an- own original works. (NCTE) began sponsoring a na- NCTE said on its website. Americans. The grounds out- nual African American Read-In “Reading together is the per- tionwide read-in on the first Rizzo organized the first Read- side Fisher and Rockwell Halls, (AARI) event was held in the fect way to connect with friends, Sunday of February. The purpose In at Duquesne last year, and the College Hall lawn and other Union Ballroom on Wednesday colleagues and the Duquesne of the event was to make literacy she said one of the goals for this locations were decorated with night. The event was organized community as we pay tribute to and representation a significant event was to increase student in- photographs and quotes from by the Michael P. Weber Learn- the generations of African Amer- part of Black History Month. volvement. Last year, only one prominent figures, and each dis- ing Skills Center, Pennsylvania icans who have triumphed over “Every year, hundreds of cel- student participated; this year, play included information on the Acts program and Gussin Spiritan adversity,” said Josephine Rizzo, ebrations of the African Ameri- there were three, two of whom Read-In. Division of Academic Programs. the PA Acts student advisor at can Read-In take place across wrote their own poems for the “I hope that the participants At the event, Duquesne fac- the Learning Skills Center, who the country and around the purpose. see READ IN — page 3 ... opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... Childhood slips Rules of Women's Savage Lands away Residence Life basketball beats 14-year-old New URI Masquers talk An inside look at their newest York boy to be tried the life of an RA Strong second half as an adult leads to a Dukes production win @theduquesneduke PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 9 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE POLICE briefs Fifth floor of Gumberg to be remodeled this summer GUMBERG — from page 1 library. “The benefit to all users of the complete renovations. New floor- On Feb. 11, an employee report- library will be the existence of ing and furniture will be installed ed that his vehicle was damaged new and high-quality space in the during the summer of 2020 and while it was parked unattended center of campus for students and the fifth floor is scheduled to re- in the Forbes Garage. faculty to collaborate and study,” open in early August. Welsch said. “The fifth floor renovations will On Feb. 12, three students were Nearly 90% of the renovation create a space that better reflects found to be in the presence of cost came from a private alumni marijuana. The students were the study habits of Duquesne donation. The donor is deceased, referred to the Office of Student undergraduate students,” said so the gift funding the renovation Conduct. university librarian Sara Baron. was provided through a bequest, “The floor has long been the go-to which is a charitable gift stipu- On Feb. 13, four male students space in the library for collabora- lated in a will. were discovered by the resi- tive and group study, and we hope “The estate of Isobel McKenna, dence director in St. Ann’s to to enhance the study experience daughter of Florence McKenna be smoking marijuana in the and environment.” DU ’52, was designated ‘for the use fourth floor men’s bathroom. The project will slightly in- and benefit of [Duquesne’s] librar- crease the number of seating op- ies, preferably in the undergradu- They were also referred to the Griffin Sendek / Photo Editor Office of Student Conduct. tions on the fifth floor. Additional- ate schools,’” the obituary read. ly, the floor will have soft seating, The fifth floor of the library, which is currently group study, will be remodeled Overall, the project will cost this summer. On Feb. 15, a student was found an electric fireplace and air purifi- approximately $400,000, and to be under the influence of al- cation, according to Baron. the remaining funding will come terprise (WBE) certification. The search article on the study habits cohol. The student had to be “We are adding flexible, task- from the university to update the painting will be done by Krista- of undergraduate students, we transported to UPMC Mercy oriented furniture that students flooring. kis Decorating of Pittsburgh, and have been paying close attention.” for treatment. They were issued can mix and match to suit their The bound journal collections Roth Carpet of Monroeville will Baron said that the primary a non-traffic citation for Con- diverse needs,” Baron said. “We and audio and video collections complete the flooring. goal of the renovated fifth floor – sumption of Alcohol and were are also creating a warmer and will be reduced by removing re- Baron said that university li- and Gumberg Library in general referred to the Office of Student more welcoming space for stu- sources that are available digitally brarians have been listening – is to provide a safe, welcoming Conduct. dents who oftentimes spend many or had little to no use. The print to suggestions they’ve received and inclusive environment for the hours of the day at the library.” music collection and equipment about the library over the years. Duquesne community. Also on Feb. 15, the on-call as- Gabriel Welsch, vice president will remain on the fifth floor. “As librarians, we are natu- “We hope the new space will sistant residence director locat- of marketing and communica- T Construction and Consult- ral data gatherers,” Baron said. bring people, ideas, and conversa- ed a small amount of marijuana tions at Duquesne, said that the ing Services of Oakdale is doing “Whether it’s a compliment or tions together in an environment and drug paraphernalia inside a design and renovation are driven the construction work. The firm complaint about the current that truly inspires learning and room in Assumption Hall. The by student requests and needs for is 100% woman-owned and oper- space, a tweet asking the library enhances the educational experi- student was referred to the Of- more flexible spaces within the ated with a Women Business En- to invest in a microwave or a re- ence of our students,” Baron said. fice of Student Conduct. Day of Giving returns to Duquesne JOKE CORNER! FOLLOW Hannah Boucher “This is a way that they can ac- Allen Fry, a third year music per- Q: Does February like staff writer knowledge that [Duquesne] played formance and business major, has March? a big role in their success, and they been very active in the Duquesne THE DUKE After a year of preparation, the team want to give back to that. They also Day of Giving for the past two years, A: No, but April May. behind the annual Duquesne Day want to help play a role so that to- raising money for the Duquesne of Giving returns on Feb. 20 for its day’s students have a similar expe- pep band. The money donated ON THE Q: Why is spring a great fifth year — ready to raise money. rience,” Jakielo said. from the previous years helped the season to start a garden- The Duquesne Day of Giving is There is a Duquesne Day of Giv- band purchase new equipment and WEB ing business? an annual event that encourages ing website, which includes all of start a drumline. students, staff, alumni, faculty and the event information, a count- “I have seen it open up opportu- A: Because it’s the sea- community members to raise mon- down clock and links to the social nities for students that they would son when you can really ey that goes right back to Duquesne media pages.