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or what feels like forever now, there’s been no need to worry Hot tip: about putting makeup on the bottom half of the face. With the Apply a light layer of lipstick and blot with a tissue before administering a sec- increased rollout of vaccines and the glimmer of life returning ond thicker coat. This will help even out the color on the lips. To give your lips to normal, unfortunately, the days of half-done makeup are an extra pop, dust your cupid’s bow with a light layer of highlight. coming to an end. In case your hair and makeup skills have falteredF over the past year or you’re looking to freshen up your new look for the new season, follow these helpful tips. Eyes Contour & Highlight

A crucially important step to upping your makeup game for the spring is applying con- tour and highlight. It can be tricky to perfect, but if you’ve been putting off learning how to properly highlight and contour, what better time than now where a mask will hide any mishaps or improper blend- ing. When it comes to blending, the goal is to avoid any and all harsh lines. The contour needs to be seamless to create a natural look. Blush

When picking a blush, you want the shade that matches the undertones of your skin. It’s far more important to pick a blush that adequately compli- ments the tone and texture of your skin before seeking your favorite color. Dif- ferent shades of blush will all have dif- ferent subtle effects, so don’t be afraid to experiment. Combing your first layer of blush a slightly darker shade can help brighten the cheeks and better accentu- ate the rose glow of the first shade. The texture of the makeup itself is in- The sun is finally out and here to stay, so why not match its energy and credibly important — keep in mind how bring on the gold? Doing a gold or shimmery eyeshadow not only brings two products might mix on your skin. out the eyes, but is brilliantly brought to life the moment sunshine peeks through the clouds. For example, if a liquid foundation or If you’re doing winged eyeliner and they aren’t long enough to take tinted moisturizer is your go-to, try adopting a cream blush as opposed to powdered. Pow- flight, you’re doing it wrong. Once you start the wings commit, go big or dered blush over liquid foundation can be difficult to properly blend and can end up look- go home. ing patchy. However, if powdered is your only option, make sure to apply a base of setting Thick and voluminous lashes are wonderful, but aren’t always ideal for powder before adding the blush. every season. Light and feathery lashes are wonderful for the springtime. Apply with a brush to the apples of Go a little easy on the mascara and wing the outer corners for the lighter, the cheeks and blend together evenly wispy look. with the foundation, then contour and highlight all the way to the hair- Hair line by the ears to achieve a seamless natural flush. Avoid overapplying. The goal is The season of spring is all about transi- some natural rosiness, not to look in tion, as the snow begins to melt and a constant state of immense embar- sun once again peaks from behind the rassment. clouds. In the colder months, more time Lips is spent inside away from wind and motion where a more styled hairdo Spring is the time to bring out can be expected to remain for the the warm and light colors. When it most part intact. For the spring, comes to lipsticks and gloss, a deep think of ways to do your hair that red or darker mattes might be per- can stand up to a little bit of abuse fect for the dead of winter, but for and still look good as it begins to fall the calmer tenor of springtime, aim out. A half-up, half-down look is ex- for lighter shades to match — pinks, tremely simple to do, and can be styled peaches and neutral tones are per- with a scrunchy that complements the rest fect for the season and pair well with of the outfit and remains a low maintenance look. light makeup looks. When all else fails a ponytail is your best friend. Whether it’s a sleek high pony or low and messy, a ponytail will always work with any spring look. Models:

Olivia Babyok, Rachel Parshall, Sofia Robinson Photography by Griffin Sendek opinions features sports a & e ... March 25, 2021 #NotNCAAProperty It's Nifty to be Football team wins, Make Room for Thrifty moves to 3-0 Monologues Volume 104 Student Athletes PGH influencers Red Masquers Dukes top Number 10 push for change use social media perform hybrid Sharks, 35-17 in college sports to grow city's "The Pittsburgh www.duqsm.com for home W thrift scene Monologue Project" PAGE 5 PAGE 7 PAGE 8 PAGE 10 THE DUQUESNE DUKE Proudly Serving Our Campus Since 1925 Travel restrictions ease, students contemplate COVID Easter break Duq alum and Duke editorial- ist leads panel on race and religion Emily Ambery staff writer

As the country continues to grapple with its uncomfortable relationship with racism and the ongoing call for racial justice, the Consortium for Christian Muslim Dialogue and the Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor Duquesne Interfaith Student Or- As states across the country ease travel restrictions and ramp up vaccination distribution, the final days of the pandemic are seemingly on the horizon. This week, Duquesne administration noted Pennsylvania's change in travel restrictions and elaborated on how these chnages will effect student returning home for Easter. ganization deepened the dialogue with a discussion of religion’s role lowing the mitigation efforts we suggests that students avoid For those staying, it will be simi- in racial equity. The virtual panel, Zoe Stratos have in place. Mask-wearing, traveling for the holiday,” said lar to years past. The Incline and titled Racial Equity & Religions, staff writer social distancing and hand hy- vice president of marketing and Campus Market will be open for took place over Zoom on March 18. COVID-19 policies are chang- giene are making a difference communications Gabe Welsch. dining options, and Sunday will The event began with keynote ing over the Easter weekend, and need to continue even as we Welsch also encouraged stu- feature a holiday themed menu speaker George Yancy, a Samuel and with Gov. Tom Wolf’s recent see more and more people fully dents to utilize the free, on-cam- at The Incline. The Power Center Candler Dobbs professor of phi- loosening travel restrictions, vaccinated. We need to balance pus testing through SONA before will also be open, but closed only losophy from Emory University. Duquesne students are weighing protecting public health with returning home, if they are con- on Easter Sunday. Yancy, a Duquesne 2005 Ph.D. their options of going home for leading the state to a robust eco- cerned about bringing the virus Campus Ministry will hold recipient, garnered attention just the holiday. nomic recovery. We are lifting home. Mass on Holy Thursday at 7 p.m., a few short weeks ago when The On March 1, the Pennsylvania mitigation efforts only when we "Because the incubation period and Easter Sunday at 11 a.m. A Duke published his “Open Letter to issues revised COVID-19 travel believe it is safe to do so.” of the virus is about 4 to 5 days, prayer service will also be held Black Students at Duquesne Uni- and occupancy guidelines, with On March 15, state the govern- scheduling a test for 4-5 days af- at noon on Good Friday — all versity.” To initiate the discussion, the biggest being the elimination ment announced that some of the ter return is optimal. Until then, while honoring the campus safe- Yancy spoke about whiteness and of travel restrictions. This means targeted restrictions placed on students are reminded that vol- ty guidelines and capacity limits. its implication on religion and rac- that people who travel in and out restaurants and other businesses untary self-isolation is impor- One student staying in Pitts- ism in America. of Pennsylvania no longer need will be lifted effective April 4 — tant, minimizing contact with burgh for Easter break is junior “If Black lives really mattered to to quarantine, or provide a nega- Easter weekend. others and continuing to moni- Ailis Roose. white people, and especially reli- tive COVID-19 test result upon With both announcements tor daily symptom checker until Roose is staying for multiple gious white people, I desire to see their return to the state. With in mind, the university sent an tests confirm that they do not reasons extra hours at work be- see EQUITY— page 3 this, the state still advises cau- email to students on March 16 have COVID-19,” Welsch said. ing one of them. Roose works as tion and the continued wearing regarding their plans for Easter Upon return, Health Services a desk aid in St. Martin’s Resi- Duquesne adminstra- of face masks. weekend. Although the univer- will have times available start- dence Hall on campus. tion annouces tenta- “Pennsylvania is taking a sity has no control over students’ ing April 5 to schedule for a CO- “I guess it’s kind of hard for me measured approach to revising travel plans, they have put in VID-19 test. to justify having an Easter break tive plans for fall 2021 or lifting mitigation orders,” place policies for students to fol- As for students staying on semester Gov. Wolf said. “The reason we low when leaving and upon re- campus as the university recom- see BREAK— page 4 are seeing cases drop can be at- turning from their breaks. mends, a few places on campus see UPDATE— page 3 tributed, in part, to people fol- "First, the university strongly will remain open for student use. 3 George Yancy serves as keynote POLICE briefs Update: Here are the crimes reported speaker for Duq's virtual panel from March 15 to March 22. Fall 2021 On March 17, an employee in Religion & Racial Equity Mellon Hall received multiple voicemail messages from an un- Plans known caller. from EQUITY— page 2 Baylee Martin staff writer On March 18, an employee re- gious white people, I desire to see ported that money left in a folder white rage against itself, its own Duquesne has announced its official from Dec. 10, 2020, in the Litera- white power and privilege and its plan for full on-campus learning and ture Dept. is no longer there. complicity with white supremacy,” Yancy said. “I would like to see regular student life operations to re- turn in the fall 2021 semester. Also on March 18, students in their white rage overflow in the According to an email sent to all stu- St. Ann’s Hall possessed a small streets of this nation shouting, ‘My dents Monday, March 22, the safety amount of marijuana and liquor. whiteness is a lie.’” precautions put in place over the last Both students were referred to After Yancy’s address, each pan- year, and those that will be in effect the Office of Student Conduct. elist followed with a presentation on their own religion and its teach- over this coming summer semester at the university will be enough to bring On March 19, campus police ings on race and role in racism. students back to campus. responded to a call of a “suspi- The first panelist was Sangeeta “Due to the success of present safety cious male” sitting in on an exam Chakravorty. She presented her measures – including distancing, in a lecture hall. The male was perspective on racial equity as it Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor masking and hygiene practices – as stopped and identified as a -for relates to her religion, Hinduism. well as the steady increasing vaccina- mer student. A defiant trespass Chakravorty held a 30-second mo- In February, Duquesne Ph.D. recipient George Yancy published an "Open Letter to Black Students at Duquesne." This week, he led a virtual panel on the role tion rates and decline in infections warning was issued, and sum- ment of silence for those who have various religions play in the flight for racial equity and equality. Yancy and all the and hospitalizations, the University’s mary charges filed, for Christian died at the hands of injustice. respective panelists commented on the importance of religions calling for equity. health professionals and local health Ross of Pittsburgh. “Intolerance towards the so- called ‘Other’ is extremely pain- equity and race. Scheid discussed tal need of this time, and without authorities project that a safe return to in-person classes and activities is pos- Also on March 20, Duquesne ful, and does not conform to the the history of Christianity in Amer- it, the promises of all of our reli- sible,” the email said. Police received a call for a suspi- religious tenets Hinduism recom- ica and the Civil Rights Move- gions cannot be fulfilled,” Wash- HyFlex classroom technologies cious person in the School of Mu- mends,” Chakravorty said. ment. Scheid acknowledged the ington said. have been a successful implementa- sic. When officers arrived on the Next, Rona Kaufman Kitchen work Christianity has to continue The event concluded with ques- tion in Duquesne’s preparations for scene, they discovered a white gave a presentation on the rela- doing with regard to racial justice tions for the panelists from the remote and asynchronous instruction, male – Christian Ross of Pitts- tionship between Judaism and and commented on the progress audience. Some of the questions so some courses in the fall semester burgh – in a basement practice race. Kitchen presented four ways Christianity has made thus far in a touched on ways college students will still offer these options in variation room playing the piano. Ross is of looking at racial equity in Juda- movement that is anti-racist. specifically can raise awareness of for students. a former student, but he was not ism: Jewish teachings, Jewish his- Next, Will Adams gave a pre- solidarity and allyship in their own Duquesne Provost David Dausey authorized to be in the School tory, intra-community racial equity sentation on racial equity with the religious communities. said in the announcement that this is of Music. Ross was arrested, in the American Jewry and the role Buddhist perspective. Adams dis- “I am hopeful we are moving in an exciting time to bring back the old, charged with criminal trespass of Judaism in anti-Black racism in cussed the delusion of separation a direction that is important that while ringing in the new. and taken to the Allegheny Coun- America. of self versus other. Buddhism rec- we are able to see how differently “We learned a great deal and made ty Jail. Following Kitchen, Kamal Shlbei ognizes differences between people [minorities] are treated in America gave a presentation on how Islam but realizes that people are never and recognizing we have a respon- some innovations during the time when we had to be remote, and we Also on March 20, a student views and values equality, espe- separate from each other. sibility in America to be partners will keep some of what we learned in Towers was found intoxicated cially when it comes to race. Shlbei The last panelist, Jesse Washing- with other minorities who are ex- for future classes,” Dausey said. “We by Residence Life. The case was provided insight to Islamic teach- ton, represented the Bahá'í Faith. periencing really severe racism in won’t just be returning to business referred to the Office of Student ings on human dignity and its role Washington spoke on racial equal- the United States,” Kitchen said. as usual—we’ll be returning to some- Conduct. in promoting and advocating for ity and equity and their importance An audio recording is available racial equity. to the Bahá'í Faith. on the Consortium for Christian thing like a new-and-improved busi- ness as usual.” Also on March 20, a student Anna Floerke Scheid followed “The Bahá'í Faith recognizes Muslim Dialogue website for those Although academics are the univer- was reported to be intoxicated in with the Christian perspective on that racial equality is a fundamen- who missed the live event. sity’s main priority, aspects of student Assumption Hall. That student life and operations are just as impor- was referred to the Office of Stu- tant in returning to hopeful normalcy dent Conduct. in the fall. Athletics in the newly fin- T ished UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse will On March 21, two Duquesne hold events with in-person audiences resident students were caught FOLLOW at limited capacity, and outdoor din- with a small amount of mari- COVID-19 ing options will remain due to their juana and paraphernalia. A non- THE DUKE popularity among students. traffic citation was issued toa Jess Schmitz, a sophomore political student for a second offense. Six ON THE science major said she was "for it." remaining students were referred NUMBERS "All adults in the U.S. will be eligible to the Office of Student Conduct for the vaccine by May, so by the time for a Code of Conduct violation. WEB we come back to campus, the only The new COVID-19 dash- people who won't have it are the ones board features campus INSTAGRAM who don't want it," Schmitz said. COVID-19 data along with SCAN HERE FOR Sophomore philosophy major information from Allegheny COVID-19 DATA JOIN THE DUKE! @TheDuquesne Noah Madden said that the email was County. Duke like the light at the end of the tunnel. If you’re interested, email thed- "When I read the email that the uni- The campus data dashboard [email protected] or stop by our versity sent, it made me feel like that breaks down COVID-19 newsroom located in the basement there truly is a light at the end of the of College Hall (Room 113). FACEBOOK cases, tests, isolation and tunnelif they believe that we can re- quarantine spaces and vac- The Duquesne Duke turn to the normal student life. I am cination information. nervous to see how it turns out, but only time can tell what will happen," As of March 18-March 22, Madden said. TWITTER there were 10 positive tests Additional information will be pro- at Duquesne out of the 1,250 @TheDuquesne vided to students in the future. Duke tests conducted.

March 25, 2021 News 4 Second Easter during the pandemic: nav- igating travel plans as restrictions ease THE DUQUESNE from BREAK— page 2 break still, but taking our spring DUKE break away. People are just mak- ing Easter break their spring break now and will be traveling anyway, so I wish we had a spring break because burnout is getting real for the students.” we are One student going home for Easter break is senior Callan Mullhan. hiring! “The email didn’t sway my decision since I’m already in the Pittsburgh area,” said Mull- han. “However, if I lived out of - Numerous editor state I would be more inclined positions & an adver- to quarantine before returning. Although there’s an added risk tising sales manager with travel, that risk can be less- ened by taking the proper steps. Actions such as getting tested, - Positions are paid wearing your mask over your & offer great profes- nose, and remaining at a safe dis- Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor tance can not only help yourself, While in-person religious services reman heavily regulated for capacity and safety measures, students reflect on how sional experience but other people.” they will spend their second Easter break in the pandemic. With travel restrictions easing slightly, just in time for the holiday, many students are still not convinced they will return home. Students like Mullhan are ex- cited for the reopening of the routine won’t be changing even ger of contracting COVID-19 and tions currently in place,” Welsch state but continue to proceed when I am home.” the pandemic remain. said. “Those rules and practices with caution. In addition to the guidelines set Still, it is clear things are will remain in place through the “I think that the restrictions by Wolf and the Pennsylvania De- looking up on The Bluff. In a re- end of the academic year, even being lifted next month is a good partment of Health, students will cent announcement by the uni- if regulations loosen elsewhere. plan. I have been happy to see also have to abide by the regula- versity, the Fall 2021 semester Our capacity limits, social dis- more people getting vaccinated tions of their home states, should will return to a full on-campus tancing expectations, mask- as well, including myself,” said they choose to go to an out-of- learning environment. But for ing rules, hygiene practices, Send your resume Mullhan. “As more people are state home over the course of the now, the University will not be and cleaning protocols will not & cover letter to: vaccinated, we can begin to re- five-day Easter Break. making any changes to their change as they have proven to be [email protected] open as needed. I’ll continue to Although many surrounding guidelines despite Gov. Wolf’s quite effective.” remain diligent in the Pittsburgh states, including Ohio, are in- announcement. community. I’m still not com- creasing vaccination capacities “The university campus com- fortable eating at restaurants and ramping up distribution to munity has been well served by for example, so that part of my wider swaths of people, the dan- the conduct and safety regula- Meet the creators of WaySlay, the Pittsburgh- based "UberEats of beauty supplies" Gillian Fitzgerald beauty supplies — which are also confusion. I personally delivered most mainstream beauty prod- cause James moved here, but staff writer things that are needed on a regu- it to her, and when I handed it to ucts that’s all that is offered,” also because of the demograph- lar basis — there’s no option for her, I could just see the emotion LaBarrie said. “And the hair care ics. Pittsburgh’s population is consumers to have beauty sup- in her face. She said, ‘You don’t for people of color is either very 23% African American — who Speaking for college students plies delivered directly to their know how much this means to small, or in Walmart up until re- the app is mainly geared towards without cars, it can be extremely doorstep.” me,’ and it’s things like that that cently, it would be locked up. It — and the city’s array of colleges frustrating running out of the es- WaySlay’s website and app make an impact on our custom- would be a whole thing to ask for and universities provide a large sentials — especially the beauty allow users to plug-in their ad- ers, and we want to be able to permission to get your hair care community that can benefit from and hair products they rely on. dress, and they connect them keep doing that.” needs — it’s honestly a dehuman- the company. Grant and James The good news for all of those with products from local small Even though an app requires izing situation. are even offering Duquesne stu- living in the Pittsburgh area? businesses. The supplies provid- little to no face-to-face interaction, “What I find unique about dents free delivery on their first There’s now an app that can de- ed are not only more natural, but the two founders prioritize their WaySlay is that they are not WaySlay order with the code liver those products to us in as they are also tailored for women consumers by calling each first-time only helping these brick and “DUKES” for students to try out little as 20 minutes: WaySlay. with any type of hair and skin customer to get feedback and learn mortar retailers get more people their service. Co-founders Ian Grant II and tone. As a Black-owned business, more about what they want to see in, they are providing dignity in The co-founders intend to ex- Michael James like to describe WaySlay wants every woman from WaySlay. The founders seek getting your hair care products pand to at least five major cities it as the “Uber Eats for beauty to leave the experience feeling to provide a wonderful experience and acknowledging that, in the over time, such as Atlanta, New supplies.” They came up with the beautiful and ready for the day and a service in the community beauty space, women of color idea when James’ girlfriend ran ahead of them. and want their consumers to walk are trendsetters and main con- see WAYSLAY— page 15 out of a product while getting One of the first deliveries that away with great beauty products sumers that are often left out of ready for an event. 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The women’s weight room was a rack of dumbbell weights and a couple yoga mats. The men’s weight room boasts numer- Courtesy of Unsplash ous, spread-out, lifting weight racks, bench- Since the commencement of March Madness, the NCAA has been under fire over its exploitation of student athletes. es and numerous other equipment. “Things work out best In her video, she says that when pictures of the two weight rooms got released, the for those who make #NotNCAAProperty: Student athletes NCAA came out with a statement saying that it wasn’t money, but rather space, that push for reform in college sports was the problem. the best of how things But Prince showed viewers the space of ince the emergence of leader — Isaiah Livers from is more important than ad- their practice court, the “weight room” and COVID-19, profession- the University of Michigan — dressing these matters?” all this extra space where equipment could work out.” Sal and college athletes recently brought the move- According to Livers, the be placed — thus, debunking the NCAA’s have used their platforms to ment to center stage by wear- group will indeed take short- bogus claim. She concludes the video by telling view- John Wooden address racism and inequal- ing a “#NotNCAAProperty” term action to respond to T ers that “If you aren’t upset about this prob- ity in the United States, while t-shirt during a March Mad- Emmert’s negligent actions, lem, then you’re a part of it.” also making their voices ness game last week. only further adding fuel Prince is exactly right. The NCAA’s trade- heard by demanding social Since Livers’ bold state- to the fire. These develop- marked and famous “March Madness” and political reform. ment on live television, the ments are exciting for college branding is kept only for the men’s tour- Beginning with the Black nament. The women’s “gift bag” from the president of the NCAA, Mark sports, but at the same time, You just read Now tweet NCAA had a bag, a hat and some water bot- Lives Matter protests during Emmert, publicly announced quite nerve racking as there tles; while the men received blankets, shirts, our thoughts. us yours. the last season of the NBA, that he will meet with players is no telling what direction toiletries, puzzles, a hat and so much more. these efforts are now trickling after the completion of the this conflict will follow. “While I appreciate the outrage, the @TheDuquesneDuke down to the college level as a tournament. In my opinion, after years fact that there’s a huge disparity between growing number of students men’s and women’s sports is hardly break- Although this is certainly of giving their blood, sweat are raising the alarm about the ing news,” former Notre Dame women’s a step in the right direction, and tears into sports only to unfair treatment they’ve been basketball coach Muffet McGraw posted many student athletes are participate for free, it is excit- on Twitter. subject to over the years. The editorial expressing disappointment ing to see players not only de- The women’s tournament brings in problem at hand is that they over Emmert’s decision to de- manding the change that they around $35 million a year compared to the are not seen as people, but men’s $800 million, but the differences so deserve, but also for the policy rather as a tangible asset that in revenue aren’t an excuse for the mas- future generations of college The Duquesne Duke is the student- provides monetary value to the sive difference in tournament experience. written, student-managed newspaper athletes to come. How can women’s basketball — and other of Duquesne University. It is published NCAA. Although considered an every Thursday during the academic The truth of the matter is women’s sports — expect to grow when asset, the players themselves the NCAA treats it like a Junior Varsity year except during semester breaks and that the #NotNCAAProperty holidays, and prior to final exams. The are unable to benefit from their sport? For a non-profit organization like movement still has a long way Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- image or likeness. the NCAA whose guise is to lift up every ions of the editors of The Duke and does to go, and many obstacles to not necessarily reflect the views of the Several college athletes student-athlete, these differences should be fixed immediately. students, faculty, administration, stu- have taken to social media overcome, before any long- dent government or the University pub- lasting transformation of the And in fact, they were. Practically over- lications board. Op-ed columns do not to speak up about the issue, night, numerous companies stepped in reflect the opinions of The Duke, but using the hashtag #NotN- existing system is actually ac- rather are the sole opinions of the col- and provided the women with a new and umnists themselves. CAAProperty to voice their complished. improved weight room — as they deserved. opinions. This movement was It is in the best interest It’s not just women’s basketball, either. Letters policy The NCAA decided that they will limit the Letters to the editor must be typed, originally started by a small of the players, as well as the teams participating in the women’s vol- double-spaced and include the writ- group some time ago, but it NCAA, to take into account er’s name, school/department and Noah Wilbur leyball tournament this year — despite the these concerns. If the NCAA phone number for verification. Letters has now exploded into main- opinions editor tournament all being held in one location, should be no longer than 300 words continues to ignore what is and should be delivered to The Duke stream media as an organized and the fact that the men’s basketball and office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed coalition focused on demand- lay the meeting another two right in front of them, then football championships didn’t cut back the to [email protected] by 5 p.m. ing immediate action for an weeks, arguing that he is fail- it will undoubtedly lead to number of teams. Tuesday. The editors reserve the right “Basketball didn’t cut back, why are we to edit any and all submitted copies. act of injustice that has been ing to take seriously genuine further conflict that might cutting back?” Nebraska volleyball coach All letters must be verified before being potentially change the face of published. overlooked for years. and legitimate concerns. John Cook asked reporters at a news con- Players believe this hashtag In fact, in an ensuing let- college sports as we know it. ference this week. “Football didn’t cut back, Corrections/clarifications Readers should report any story or accurately describes their pent ter to Emmert, Livers, Rut- I urge the NCAA to consider why are we cutting back?” photo error to The Duke. All legitimate up unrest, that is now boiling gers’ Geo Baker and Iowa’s and quickly act on the #NotN- The spotlight on inequities between errors will be corrected in print the fol- men’s and women’s collegiate sports have over, on account of the NCAA Jordan Bohannon went as far CAAProperty message, rather lowing edition. never been brighter. With the NCAA under neglecting their “rights” and as to ask, “Can you please ex- than disregarding it and con- Contact a lot of fire, now is the time for universities only viewing them as dollar plain what you will be doing tinuing to treat student ath- to step up and demand what’s right for all of email: [email protected] signs. The group’s current over the next two weeks that letes like walking $100 bills. their athletes. Opinions 6 The mid-size deserves more representation in the fashion industry Alyse Kaminski their skinniest models, with small looking high and low lately on all staff columnist waists and hardly an ounce of fat the popular brands’ websites for on their bodies. Of course, these a cute graduation outfit. Scrolling s much as I love Spring women deserve to have represen- down every page there is one skin- and Summer, it is hardly ny model after another, accompa- my favorite time of year tation, but so do others. Brands A are also finally learning to show off nied by the few and far between fashion-wise. Since high school, plus-sized woman. I’ve been self-conscious about my bigger girls, because they deserve For the longest time, I felt like body. I know that according to to be seen and feel represented my size was strange. Looking my BMI, I am categorized as over- too. However, a lot of popular back, I know that it is not. Many weight, but I wouldn’t really call stores don’t really show women women wear mid-size clothing myself plus-size. Even so, wear- who are a size 8 to 14 — girls who and that’s part of the reason why are in the middle. ing shorts and showing off my finding size mediums and larges American Eagle and Aerie, like legs makes me nervous. Trying on can be hard when shopping. Even always, probably do the best job at swimsuits is a nightmare each year. so, trends aren’t being modeled to showing off how their clothes will I am midsize and I am learning this group to show what new styles look on any body type. You’d really to be happy with that, but it’s been will look like on a girl who falls in think by now more brands would a journey to get there. the middle. Mid-size women get lost in the be following suit, but I just haven’t One thing that has really helped shuffle. Most brands show off seen that. For example, I’ve been me with realizing mid-size is per- fectly normal is TikTok. The algo- rithm has given me videos of girls with a similar figure as me show- Courtesy of Rosie Abigail Blog ing off new trends on their bodies. The fashion industry has battled issues of body image discrimination for years. I’m learning what looks good on one needs to be represented in the you try it or not. my type of figure, what doesn’t re- fashion industry. Not only this, Life’s too short to care what ally work, and most importantly, but the fashion industry could do a other people think. We liter- to wear whatever I want to wear. much better job of creating trends ally lost a year of the ability to go Fashion is unique to everyone. It that don’t just look good on one out and show off cute clothes to is part of what makes you who you specific body type. the world because of COVID-19. are. That is what is so fun about it. There is so much work to be Wear what you want and have I am sick of having to feel limited done on this, and frankly I don’t fun doing it. I know it’s easier said to wearing bulky sweatshirts and know enough about fashion to than done, but even just trying is leggings everyday strictly because say how to solve the problem. But a good step to take. I don’t feel comfortable going to when it comes down to it, I think Every body type is beautiful. the store to try on the latest jeans you should just wear what you Every figure is valid. The idea that or blouse trend. like. If you like a certain trend, someone is more attractive than Courtesy of Ecocult What we really need to embrace there is no need to let someone another person because of their Size-inclusive fashion is increasingly popular amid the body positivity movement. is all sorts of body types. Every- else’s standard of beauty dictate if weight is man-made. Fast fashion: A threat to the environment and basic human rights Sarah DuJordan ion are impossible to beat. landfills for ages, releasing un- staff columnist Cheap retailers such as Shein, wanted toxins into the air we Forever 21, H&M, Amazon and breathe. ast fashion is one of those even more expensive brands Also, the harmful effects topics climbing its way like Urban Outfitters are just a that fast fashion factories have to the forefront of ethical F few that produce fast fashion. on their workers and the area dilemmas Gen Z is attempting These stores listed have a spe- where it is mass produced can’t to solve. The issues with fast fashion are widely known, but cific demographic and targeted be ignored. highly ignored. The reason it is audiences of teenagers and There are many solutions so ignored? We are constantly young adults. Marketing-wise that attempt to combat fast surrounded by it. this is smart, as teenagers and fashion. The movement has I may be biased when assum- young adults can keep up with been so cleverly named “slow ing everyone is familiar with the latest trends without drain- fashion.” Small businesses and what fast fashion is. Fast fash- ing their bank account. large corporations like Target ion is defined as “inexpensive Fast fashion’s biggest nega- implement efforts for being clothing produced rapidly by tive impact is the environmental sustainable. Supporting small mass-market retailers in re- aspect. Many can agree that the businesses is something the sponse to the latest trends.” quality of clothing they are get- U.S. needs now more than ever. So yes, the majority of your ting from places like Forever 21 This allows you to know exactly favorite stores — if not all — and Shein are nothing special, who and where your items are participate in fast fashion. which ultimately leads to hav- coming from. Courtesy of Unsplash This topic became a universal ing to get rid of them. Another We must further acknowl- H&M, a pioneer of fast fashion, is now one of the industry’s largest polluters. reason for this occurrence is the edge that fast fashion can be concern within the past decade fashion brands (yes, I did just as a college student — and not with the rise in sustainability. transition from four fashions the only affordable option for buy a pair of jeans last week just for clothing purposes. Social media allowed for people seasons to now fifty-two, which lower-income people and areas. from Old Navy). I still try my We all hear the term sweat- to voice their beliefs about fast results in these brands having While some may consider best to be conscious of where shop and picture children fashion and the harm that ac- to mass produce new clothing that large corporations attempt- my clothing is coming from. working for prolonged hours companies it. every single week. Ultimately, ing to “stop” fast fashion is per- Thrift shopping is a low main- While I agree fast fashion is this leads to overproduction formative activism, I think it is a under terrible circumstances terrible for the environment and increased waste. step in the right direction. There tenance way to stop contributing — which makes us uncomfort- and the exploited workers, the Due to the amount of toxic are plenty of ways to find stores to fast fashion. Thrifting consists able to think we are condoning prices are what some people chemicals, dyes and synthetic within your budget that also of low prices, recycled cloth- it — but that is the reality of it. rely on. Fast fashion is not ig- fabrics being used, these ar- promote slow fashion efforts. ing and contributing to a better Trends go in and out of style ev- nored solely because it is so ticles of clothing are impossible Of course, no one is perfect. environment. Personally, that ery new season. Next time you present in our lives; the prices to break down. A majority of I will admit, I am still guilty of sounds like the way to go, and it click “add to cart,” think about compared to sustainable fash- these old materials will sit in putting my money toward fast has proven to be the best option where it may be coming from. Opinions March 25, 2021 7 FEATURES Local fashion influencers get thrifty on social media Elizabeth Sharp Thriftique is a shop that should be staff writer at the top of everyone’s list. “I almost always find exactly t comes as no shock that what I have in mind when I thrift the thrift shopping scene in there. They have an amazing se- Pittsburgh continues to grow lection of both designer and non- I designer clothing at affordable along with the city. As spring ap- proaches, updating closets with prices,” Lorena said. new pieces will again become a Thriftique is located in Law- priority for many. renceville and is presented in a Pittsburgh is not far behind large warehouse setting, which larger cities when it comes to the allows for an immense clothing thrift scene. Many neighborhoods selection. The store also offers now include a variety of thrift or a fairly large collection of home vintage stores for local customers decor items. to enjoy. Another shop both Gretz Thrift shopping is the perfect and Lorena recommended was way to spice up your closet with- Clothes Minded, located in out breaking the bank. It also al- Bloomfield. lows for finding one of a kind piec- This shop is more curated to- Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor es and unique vintage items for ward vintage clothing, which Pittsburgh influencers Julia Gretz and Esperanza Lorena use Instagram and TikTok to share thrifting tips and recommendations. the upcoming season. makes for some unique finds. The Julia Gretz, a local thrift influ- forms thrifting is gaining traction looking at reviews on TikTok, can tive impacts of fast fashion in shop also carries accessories and, encer, uploads content on TikTok on. The promotion of local thrift be helpful,” she said. the world. Not everyone can af- occasionally, designer pieces. related to the Pittsburgh thrift stores through social media apps She also mentioned that rou- ford to not shop fast fashion, Gretz also mentioned the ben- scene. She currently boasts over allows smaller and community- tinely checking thrift stores will and that's why thrifting is such a efits of Facebook Marketplace. 9,000 followers on the platform. run businesses to be recognized by often lead to the best results. great alternative. It's sustainable Even though it’s not considered a She got her start in thrifting local shoppers. Stores are constantly receiving do- and affordable — the best of both thrift store, it functions in a simi- when she was in high school and Gretz also highlighted the sus- nations, which leads to them put- worlds.” lar way. It still provides the benefit would thrift with her mom. tainability aspect associated with ting out new pieces for sale. In terms of fashion, Lorena of buying secondhand and sup- “It was something fun to do to- thrift shopping. Buying clothing Another Pittsburgh fashion in- explained that thrifting is great porting local sellers. gether, and it had very affordable secondhand allows the reduction fluencer, Esperanza Lorena, offered for finding pieces that are clas- Specific to college students, prices,” Gretz said. of energy wasting and resources some insight on how social media sic, neutral and easy to mix and Facebook Marketplace is a great Since then, she has immersed needed to make new items. impacts the thrift scene as well. match. Thrift shops tend to carry resource to use when trying to herself in the Pittsburgh thrift Gretz also offered some tips to “I think that social media has a variety of these types of items, find things like apartment furni- scene and shares ways her follow- avoid feeling overwhelmed at a been a great outlet and resource which makes shopping for them at ture and home decor, according ers can do the same. thrift store. for people to share their style, these stores that much easier. to Gretz. In terms of how social media “Go in with a plan of what items inspire others, and for fashion Both influencers offered their Gretz can be found on TikTok has directly impacted the thrift you may be looking for and focus inspiration,” she said. “Social own personalized lists of the best @juliagretz and Instagram @ju- scene, Gretz explained that TikTok on one section at a time. Also, do- media has also made people a thrift stores in town. liagretz. Lorena can be found on and Instagram are the largest plat- ing some research in advance, like lot more aware about the nega- Gretz and Lorena agreed that Instagram @theurbandarling. Nursing school ranks first in military friendly schools Harley Varavette staff writer

uquesne University’s School of Nurs- ing has frequently been designated as Da military friendly school. But now they’re No. 1. Earlier this month, the School of Nursing was ranked as the No. 1 military friendly school among 800 other institutions by Viqtory, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small busi- ness whose goal is to connect the military com- munity to employment, entrepreneurial and educational opportunities. Methodology to create the designation also came from input from the Military Friendly Advisor Council. The council is made up of ex- perts and leaders in the higher education and military communities. Over 1,200 other institutions took part in the 2020-2021 survey. Ratings among the schools were deter- mined by a combination of an institution’s Alex LaFontaine / Staff Photographer survey response set and government public Out of 800 other institutions, Duquesne's School of Nursing was ranked first by experts and leaders in higher education as the most military friendly school. data sources, within a logic-based scoring as- sessment. A school’s ability to meet thresh- the U.S. Army currently working towards his noted Duquesne’s mission statement of serv- while they serve. When a student needs to take olds for student retention, graduation, job Ph.D, said he chose Duquesne for its reputa- ing God through serving others, and that meet- a leave, they are given time to make up their placement and loan default rates for specifi- tion. His interest in anatomy and his drive for ing the needs for the university’s military stu- courses; however, students who take long-term cally student veterans was also measured in helping others encouraged him to earn his dents is simply “the right thing to do.” leaves must retake their courses as needed. the rankings. masters, along with serving his country. Neft “We understand the military is already a ma- While the COVID-19 pandemic has pre- With over 1,300 students in the nursing began his masters in May of 2016 and plans to jor commitment, so being ranked number one sented unique challenges to college students, program, the nursing school accommodates finish by 2023. is important to us as it shows we are doing our it has not hindered the ability for military per- active and retired military personnel to suc- “Nursing is a great profession with many best,” Glasgow said. sonnel to attend their classes, as graduates ceed with their studies via online and in-per- fields of study,” Neft said. “It is very diverse Between 2015 and 2016, the nursing school are online and undergrads can do the same as son labs. and available to everyone.” received a grant to accommodate military stu- well as commute, as most students do to their Michael Neft, a retired lieutenant colonel of School of Nursing Dean Mary Ellen Glasgow dents to ensure they receive a full education clinicals. 8

Athleisure By Griffin Sendek

sure is most often as simple as adding a single item of clothing thleisure is all about and a few accessories. low maintenance com- Toss on a zip-up fort but that doesn’t hoodie: oversized, mean it can’t also be cropped or form-fit- stylish. ting, they all match the There’s only one rule you absolutely need look and can help keep Ato follow when it comes to athleisure: Don’t you a little bit warm in waste your time putting together the per- the occasionally chilly fect fit. first few weeks of spring. You can style Don’t take the leisure out of the hoodie loose but I recommend zipping athleisure. it only part way, turn- ing it into an off-the- Hemming and hawing about perfect shoulder top. matches and color coordinations and trying This next step is on 13 different outfits in the mirror before crucial for making the going back to the very first one is reserved look just a little bit for other areas of fashion. more fashionable. Add some jewelry but no Let me break it down for gaudy or big statement pieces. Throw on a simple necklace (or two) you: preferably gold. This look is complete as is, but as all fashion goes, there’s always a little Almost all athleisure outfits start with the something more to add to take it to the next same basic framework: level. Bring it out some more: Add a simple bracelet or anklet, a pair of earrings (again gold is in style) Step 1. Pick your base and a few rings if you got them. Step 2. Choose your coverup Add a “light” makeup look, Step 3. Accessorize! (foundation, mascara, blush, light contour, lipgloss) and before you know it, this gym wear and a • Top: sports bra, tank or hoodie combo is transformed to a casual yet crop top. fashionable fit. Repeat the following step but replace the • Bottoms: leggings, ath- hoodie for a crew neck or cropped sweater letic shorts, joggers or for similar results. biker shorts. Athleisure isn’t usually associated with going out, but one quick change and you’re • Sneakers (white if you ready to hit the bars with friends. Take a got them) dress shirt, or any button-up for that mat- ter, put it on but don’t button it up, tie it into a knot and roll up the sleeves. It doesn’t Now with this base you’re ready for the need to perfectly fit either, oversized works gym — but we’re not going to the gym — for this look. Grab a clutch or small purse and you’re ready to have some fun while also being the most comfortable one in the room. There’s no need to sacrifice comfort for style, use these tips and mix and match with your wardrobe to make some trendy and fashionable fits.

we’re lounging around the house, having Models: some casual company or maybe meeting our Sydney Moran, friends for a quick bite to eat. Sofia Robinson The transition from gym wear to athlei- Photography by Griffin Sendek 9 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Dukes down Long Island, earn spot in conference title game

Brentaro Yamane could to help his team win. after, Regan threw a 12-yard touchdown 21 of 27 passes on the afternoon, throw- “It was a great team performance,” pass to wide receiver Derick Eugene in ing for three touchdowns and a career- staff writer Holder said postgame. “I’m just proud of the right corner of the end zone to trim high 385 yards. my guys.” the deficit to 21-14. “In the end, you got to play 60 minutes Collegiate sports teams around the Duquesne coach Jerry Schmitt has With Long Island inching closer, of football, and I applaud them for doing country have suffered from the COVID-19 been impressed by Holder’s efforts dur- Duquesne running back Garrett Owens that,” Schmitt said. “There were a lot of pandemic, whether it be from athletes ing practice and wasn’t surprised by his helped to put the game out of reach, things that we weren’t doing great, but we contracting the virus and/or having performance in the victory. rushing for two second-half touchdowns. turned around and made plays. It wasn’t games postponed and canceled. “We watched him in practice for five to Owens added 104 rushing yards on 23 a pretty one, but we got it done.” On Sunday, though, Duquesne wide six weeks. We knew he could have a big carries on the day. Duquesne will look to complete a receiver Cyrus Holder made Long Island game at some point in time,” Schmitt said. The Sharks put up an efficient offensive perfect regular season when they travel University catch a case of a new type of “He does a lot of really good things for us.” performance, racking up 368 total yards to Bryant University for a meeting with virus: The ‘Cyrus Virus.’ Long Island kicker Justin Hertlein and 24 first downs, slightly better than the Bulldogs on March 28. With a win Behind seven receptions for 211 yards missed a 29-yard field goal on the team’s Duquesne’s 21 first downs. over Bryant or a Sacred Heart victory and two touchdowns, Holder helped lead opening drive, but the Sharks responded However, 509 total yards and a 70% over Wagner, the Dukes would earn the the Dukes (3-0, 3-0) to a 35-17 Northeast on their second drive with quarterback third-down conversion rate helped the right to host the conference title game at Conference victory over Long Island (1-2, Conor Regan’s 2-yard rushing touch- Dukes earn the win. Mischler completed Rooney Field on April 11. 1-2) at Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field on down. The score, which came on fourth- Sunday afternoon. and-goal, gave Long Island a 7-0 lead Despite Holder’s stellar individual per- near the end of the first quarter. formance — which helped Duquesne earn It initially appeared as if the Dukes a spot in the NEC championship game — were going to struggle against the Sharks’ his primary focus was doing whatever he defense, going three-and-out on their first two possessions. After Regan’s touchdown, however, Duquesne an- swered with a three-play scoring drive that ended with quarterback Joe Mis- chler’s 75-yard strike to Holder to tie the score at seven apiece. With 9:14 left in the second quarter, Long Island defensive back Tariq Snead intercepted a Mischler pass. On the ensuing drive, the Sharks went for it on fourth-and-6 from Duquesne’s 31-yard line, failing to convert after a 2-yard rush by Regan. Four plays after the Sharks turned it over on downs, Mischler connected with Holder for a 60-yard score, giv- ing the Dukes a 14-7 lead. Near the end of the first half, Mischler extended the Duquesne lead to 14 when he threw a scoring pass to wide receiver Abdul Janneh. The pass — intended for fellow receiver Davie Henderson — was tipped up by Sharks’ linebacker Ricco Aaron Jr. Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics Duquesne wide receiver Cyrus Holder evades a and subsequently caught by Janneh for Long Island defender during the Dukes’ victory on the score. Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics Sunday. Holder led the team in receiving yards Jonathan DeBique — who rushed for Garrett Owens, pictured above, runs the ball during Duquesne’s 35-17 win over Long Island on and touchdowns against LIU, recording 211 yards 123 yards on 20 carries — gave Long Sunday. Owens, Duquesne’s leading rusher this season, transferred to the Bluff after enjoying three and two scores respectively. Holder’s 296 receiv- Island a spark by rushing for 36 yards on successful seasons at the Division II level with Mercyhurst. Owens’ contributions have been vital for ing yards and three TDs lead the team this season. the second half’s opening drive. Shortly a Duquesne program that is in its first season since former star back A.J. Hines’ graduation. Beloved Duquesne PA announcer, Dom Errico, dies at age 42

Adam Lindner Weiss met Errico in 2012 at an arena foot- charmed every kid that went by.” No. 1,” Weiss said. “It’s been difficult for a lot of ball game. The two became fast friends, min- Asti said that Errico’s love for his sons re- people trying to process how one of the nicest sports editor gling first at Pittsburgh Power games, then at minded him of his own father. people you’ll ever meet is no longer physically Duquesne events. “Seeing his face light up when he saw his kids with us, but he will always be with us.” Known as the voice of Duquesne athletics, “Dom was somebody that, no matter what he — personally, it reminded me of how my dad Errico was deeply invested in Duquesne’s Dom Errico spent his offseason doing what he was doing, he put 100% into it because he loved looked at me. My dad passed away when I was athletic success, often sharing his thoughts does best: helping others. what he did. He loved helping. He just loved 14, so [I was] only four years older than Dom’s about the school’s various teams via his Twitter “He was a courier at Giant Eagle, assisting life,” Weiss said. “Dom had one of the best, big- oldest son right now. I kind of understand what page. He was especially interested in the men’s individuals that [were] high-risk during the gest, brightest hearts that I’ve ever known.” his sons are going through right now, and just basketball program and was eagerly awaiting pandemic with delivering their groceries,” said Mike Asti, an area journalist, met Errico at having that remind me of my dad looking at the opportunity to call a game at the newly- Zac Weiss, a friend of Errico’s and a Pittsburgh TribLive Radio in 2016; at the time, Asti was me — that’s the same look Dom had for his kids renovated UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, which sports journalist. “He was one of the first that an assistant station manager, while Errico had and his wife, too. now will never happen. was willing to throw himself out there because been hired for voiceover help. “We always would talk about our careers and But Errico’s memory will remain — not only it made someone else’s day easier. That’s who He, too, remembered Errico’s affable nature. the business,” Asti continued, “but Dom would for those who loved him, but for those that en- Dom was.” Asti recalled a Halloween event the Trib always find a way to brag about his kids, brag joyed his presence at gamedays, too. Errico, Duquesne athletics’ public address hosted a few years ago. Event organizers were about his family. As much as he loved his craft “Uptown, in that Hill District area, was announcer, died last week following a months- in search of a selfless volunteer, but to no avail. and using his voice — which, there was nobody Dom’s territory. Dom became ‘the voice’ for long battle with COVID-19. “It included having TribLive Radio clappers with a better voice that I’ve heard — his family that area. For arena football for a time, before He was 42. and passing out candy and toys. And, honestly, was definitely his top priority.” the [Power] ceased operations. And, obviously, Errico, who had been hospitalized since Jan. nobody wanted to do that,” Asti laughed. Errico and Weiss often bonded over their with Duquesne, where so many people became 25, is survived by his wife, Libbie, and their two Then, Dom stepped up. shared passions of sports, media and Duquesne familiar with Dom’s voice,” Weiss said. “A sons, Nicholas, 10, and Anthony, 5. “Dom got really into it. He actually did this athletics. But Weiss remembered Errico, above booming, yet warm and comforting voice at the The ever-jovial Errico, best-known for his funny dance with the clappers and threw his all else, as a doting family man. same time.” work at Duquesne basketball games, became leg in the air,” Asti recalled. “He stood there “Dom was a family man that loved his kids — Asti agreed. a staple at Duquesne sporting events following for hours and didn’t ask for anyone else to both of his sons — absolutely to death. As loyal “I think God might have been jealous and his hiring at the school in 2014. switch with him, never complained at all, and as he was to everything, that was always his needed to borrow the voice.”

March 25, 2021 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 10 Duquesne's Red Masquers return to live theatre week’s Capri Scarcelli took that last push to be like ‘yes, events a&e editor now is the time to do it,’” Sines said. “We finally dove right in, so ive theatre is back, and I asked [Isenburg and Keller] for Duquesne Comedy Club: Duquesne’s Red Masquers their top 10 favorite monologues Bluff After Hours L couldn’t be more excited. they’ve written over the years, so Thursday, March 25 @ 9 p.m. From March 18-20 at 8 p.m., it was the best of The Pittsburgh the theatre group performed The Monologue Project.” Go to Campus Link for the link Pittsburgh Monologue Project To maintain social-distancing, to the DSTV YouTube page — a show inspired by true “traffic patterns” were put in events, told by select residents place to safely maneuver actors for a student-run episode of of Pittsburgh. This show was a on and off the stage in between jokes, special guests and more long-lasting tradition when tech- monologues, while also spread- laughs to come! nical director Justin Sines was in ing out in areas backstage and in his undergrad from 2007-2011, the main lobby to keep that dis- DPC DUNite: Rita's Ice occurring once a semester. tance. According to Sines, actors Friday, March 26 @ 9 p.m. According to Sines, this pro- were also provided clear, plastic duction was written by Duquesne masks that functionally rested on Go to the Union NiteSpot for theatre arts professor Robert their chins. courtesy of Olivia Donia free Italian ice! With a heavy Pittsburgh accent, actor Jarrett Klunk portrays a hopeful Pirates fan. Supplies limited. for alumni, friends and family own and come to rehearsal ready to enjoy Red Masquers’ perfor- to ask questions. I was impressed mances from afar. with them,” Umbel said. “In the theatre, we’ve had to There is still much to look for- adapt in ways we are not used ward to from the Red Masquers to,” Umbel said. “We may prefer this semester. Coming up are the not doing shows over Zoom, and Premier performances: the lon- we might prefer being in the gest running, student-produced, upcoming theatre, but I think the biggest one-act festivals in Eastern U.S. thing we can take away from this “Every year, we have had stu- experience is how many people dents write, direct, stage and releases we really reach doing shows with act in these student-run shows,” a virtual aspect. I hope that they Sines said. “I come in just to go My Savior continue to stream shows in the ‘this looks great,’ and to make Carrie Underwood future because it’s really incred- sure the audience has everything Friday, March 26 ible that [people who can’t make they need.” it] can open up the computer and Sophomore political science Her eighth studio album, Carrie be there with us.” major Riley Moore, an actor Underwood is trying her hand at Rehearsals fluctuated between from The Pittsburgh Monologue gospel, released through Capital online and in-person, but were Project, said that this is “just the Records Nashville. still three days a week, with each beginning” for the Red Masquers’ courtesy of Olivia donia Godzilla vs. Kong New actor Michael Kirk's monologue gave an emotional spin to the finale. Friday, March 26

The two iconic mythical creatures Isenburg and Brad Keller, who With only one or two actors come face-to-face in the battle of sought to delve into the city’s on the stage at a time, Sines said a lifetime. unique culture by interviewing that the production process was Pittsburgh locals at random, jot- an adjustment for the performers ting down what they liked to put who were not having the typical together a story piece by piece. comradery of a rehearsal — they The show is broken up into didn’t come together as a cast individual monologues, rotating until a week before the show. through each seamlessly. In the “Theatre is a collaborative midst of a pandemic, Sines said art,” Sines said. “The process is this was the best way to “get a little different when you’re not theatre back out into the world.” working with your fellow actors capri's “We’ve wanted to do [the show but still trying to make a cohe- again] for so many years, so it sive production.” complaints Junior education major and actor Jarrett Klunk agreed with this, saying that despite the Fall 2021: But What's Going On? struggle of adapting to this new An email sent by Duquesne University way of theatre, “we can still cre- Official Communication announced a ate a sense of community.” hopeful return for Fall 2021: but what “There isn’t as much interac- exactly are we hoping for? tion [on stage], so it’s more of a courtesy of Olivia donia The email promised "a full on-campus personal development while put- Actor Dori Shearer emulates the annoying catch-up call with your "Ma." ting thought into the character,” learning environment and regular stu- Klunk said. “The masks did make dent life operations" for the upcoming actor rehearsing their mono- return to a new normalcy. semester, but what exactly does that it harder to convey emotion.” logue once a week for 20 min- “As long as theatre is still entail? Will we be masked? Will hybrid The performance allowed utes at a time, giving them three around, so are we,” Moore said. classes still be prominent? limited in-person seating, with times to rehearse before dress The Premier shows will occur chairs strategically spaced Strategically, the email was vague rehearsals and tech week. Not to from April 28 - May 1. Those inter- throughout the auditorium; oth- enough to stall; it gives students an mention, COVID testing was still ested in submitting a script can do erwise, the full production was update just in time for us to put more taking place in Genesius Theater, so at duqredmasquers.com. recorded and streamed through money in their pockets. though the testing administra- the Red Masquers Facebook tors were “very understanding,” Editors Note: The Duquesne Duke Man- I am overjoyed at the idea of returning page, according to Sines. Sines said. aging Editor Colleen Hammond directed to a semblance of normalcy, but I'd at Red Masquers president “[The actors] did it, they man- the Pittsburgh Monologue Project. least like an idea of what that might be. Heather Umbel, a senior theatre aged to memorize [the show] and arts major, said that this vir- courtesy of Olivia donia make all those changes on their —Capri Scarcelli Actor Susan Bettan gives the crowd a tual option allowed a new way laugh for her two monologues. 11 THEDUQUESNEDUKE 'Snyder's Cut' surprises audiences with new release

griffin sendek was called in to finish the job. Audi- munity was toxic, there were many scribed as decadent. Everything is so multimedia editor ences’ general displeasure with Man that saw it as an attempt to inspire dark, gritty and dramatic. Slow mo- of Steel and a huge negative outcry Snyder to come back and make the tion shots, a staple of Snyder’s work, never thought the day would from Batman v. Superman lead to movie he originally wanted. are so abundant it almost becomes a come that I would actually some hope with the shift away from The Snyder Cut for years was parody of itself, but never dips into I watch The Snyder Cut of Jus- Snyder’s direction. nothing but conspiracy theories — the realm of monotony. tice League. The myth presiding in Under Weadon’s control, Justice until it wasn’t. Last year, Warner Did we really need to see Lois Lane the minds of frantic DC comic mov- League underwent extensive re- Brothers announced the Snyder Cut exit the coffee shop in slow-motion? ie fanboys was brought to life and shoots and a large tonal shift from was a reality and was to be released Certainly not, but that’s what “Zach’s premiered on HBO Max on March Snyder’s original vision for the film. exclusively on HBO Max. Recutting creative vision” called for and that’s 18, 2021. Justice League arrived at the- footage was shot back in 2016, bring- exactly what we got. Even more shocking than the aters on Nov. 15, 2017 and resulted ing the cast back for reshoots and The biggest shock of this movie is mere existence of The Snyder Cut is in a meddling, unfunny, boring and $70 million later — the Snyder cut truly just how well it all fits together. the fact that it’s actually good — and confusing mess of a film. This isn’t a was released to the world. For as dark and moody as the movie when placed against the litany of su- review of the original Justice League, This whole ordeal appeared to be presents itself, it has so much more perhero movies, it might be one of but it’s important to note where this an overly expensive attempt to pol- heart and soul than the original cut the best. all started. ish a turd. It seemed impossible this of Justice League ever did. For how- Some background for those who The film had its defenders and film would turn out well. When it ever much Joss Weadon attempted are a little confused of what “a Sny- there were a few moments that was revealed the cut was to be four, to make the film more lighthearted der cut” is: Film director Zach Sny- worked — but the general consen- yes four, freaking hours long, I was and joke-y, the jokes never seemed der — famous for 300, Watchmen, sus was that Justice League was bad expecting nothing but a trainwreck to land; the Snyder cut, miraculous- courtesy of wikipedia fair use Suckerpunch as well as the director overall. This was a huge disappoint- shot in super slow motion. ly, is a lot more funny of a film. The Justice League returns with vigor. of DC properties Man of Steel and ment and for the aforementioned I went in expecting mostly the Zach Snyder’s Justice League is a it’s the characters movements that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Jus- crazed DC fanboys, they were con- same movie with a bunch of bonus good example of the key difference are true takeaways. tice — was in the process of shoot- vinced that Joss Weadon had ruined deleted scenes thrown in, but I was between plot and story. Where the There’s a lot of movies one can ing Justice League (2017), when the project and a secret, perfect cut wrong. This cut felt entirely like a dif- plot of the film mostly follows the squeeze into four hours. So much the tragic suicide of his daughter of Zach Snyder’s Justice League. De- ferent movie and a much better one same beats and structure of the origi- is jam-packed into Zach Snyder’s Autumn forced Snyder to drop the spite that cut having never existed at that. nal, the story feels entirely different. Justice League that I can’t possibly project. at that point, the hashtag #Releas- Sure, the movie is veer on being a The character of Cyborg (Ray Fish- touch on it all. Joss Weadon, well-known for di- eTheSnyderCut blew up. While a complete overindulgent monstros- er) relegated a little more than an This movie certainly isn’t for ev- recting the first two Avengers films, vocal minority of this hashtag’s com- ity, but it is so very refreshing to see empty macguffin in the original cut, eryone. As a first viewing with no a movie that knows exactly what it but soon became the emotional soul prior context, for what the film used is and what it wants to be. Before of the story, whose character has the to be, perhaps it isn’t too special and the movie even starts, it’s about to chance to live and breathe within the for those who aren’t into superhe- be a deep dive into Snyder’s cre- runtime and complete a satisfying roes watching Zach Snyder’s Justice ative mind. arc. The main villain, Steppenwolf, League might be their own version “This film is presented in a 4:3 for- one of the absolute worst comic book of hell. mat to preserve the integrity of Zach villains ever put on screen, is actually For all the praise I’ve given the Snyder’s creative vision,” the open- given something to do and has sud- film, it’s far from flawless; butgo- ing text reads. A strange decision at denly become a lot more compelling ing in predicting an utter mess and first but one that quickly grew on me. as the big bad. coming out four hours later, ex- The film is no masterpiece — but The Justice League is meant to be pectations far exceeded will always it’s a director getting the opportunity a unified team, not disparate pieces. make for a wonderful movie watch- to make a movie exactly the way they This cut places the focus far more on ing experience. wanted, which these days so rarely the team as a whole, which fits the courtesy of slash film happens. story far better thematically. There is The DC world takes a unique turn with Zach Snyder's unapologetic film. The Snyder cut can best be de- some excellent action on display, but Horoscopes Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius

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over 21 trillion gallons of water whose factories are often based ducers, along with brick-and-mor- place, governments, corpora- each year. A single pair of denim in Asian countries like China, the tar stores like Forever21 or on- tions and consumers have begun jeans bought at a store such as Philippines and Bangladesh, use line markets like ASOS, Zara and to enact change. China’s Minis- H&M can use well over 2,000 their weak environmental laws as Shein. While the clothing bought try for Environmental Protection ashion has greatly gallons of water, according to a an excuse to pour this water into at these stores comes at a low cost cracked down in 2017 on com- Fevolved over the last century, and United Nations report. nearby waterways and rivers. to consumers, the toll its produc- panies flouting environmental even more so in the last 50 years, While these stats alone show Expand the scope of the prob- tion takes on the areas where it is laws and imposed taxes on higher thanks to industrialization and the an excessive amount of water us- lem to the entire fashion indus- produced is horrifying. Reports polluting companies. Bangladesh introduction of new textile materi- age, what’s more egregious is how try’s excessive water use, and you of black rivers in Bangladesh, has begun implementing laws as als. One newer aspect of fashion, companies producing these ar- can see the alarming problem gastrointestinal issues and multi- well in an attempt to lower the known as fast fashion, is defined ticles of fast fashion clothing dis- being raised around the world. pronged health rates are soaring rates of water discharge into lo- by the Oxford English Dictionary pose of their spent water. Take that While the fashion industry con- in people who worked in Chinese cal drinking and crop supplies. as “inexpensive clothing produced pair of denim jeans from H&M for sumes and pollutes trillions of chemical factories dyeing clothes; Private companies, like H&M and rapidly by mass-market retailers example: Once the denim is con- gallons of water, there are still to name a few, they have been Levi’s, are enacting changes in- in response to the latest trends.” structed into the pair of jeans, it is millions that go without access to coming to light in recent years. house to their production meth- While fast fashion can be easily continually dipped into synthetic clean drinking water — and that These large corporations, rather ods, and are acting to root out any made and marketed for consum- indigo dyes to achieve the desired number is growing. than individuals, are to blame for suppliers that go around environ- ers, the impact it has on the indus- color for the style of jeans. Once Once water is discharged from the environmental impacts of fast mental policies. try and the environment will long the dyeing is complete, finishing a factory, that water seeps into fashion, according to Rebecca Fashion is a great thing — it outlast the clothing’s shelf-life, — the process where chemicals the groundwater, contaminating Ulinski, a freshman at Duquesne. can inspire design and change. and likely ourselves. are laid over to achieve the desired whole drinking supplies. It also “Basically fast fashion is a prob- However, it can also be a detri- One thing that was here long texture — uses even more water contaminates irrigation channels, lem because it’s so easily accessi- ment to the society and world before us and will be after — an with added chemicals to complete and food products have now been ble and so poorly manufactured,” that it affects. Until companies invaluable resource that we all the piece. found to have parts of synthetic Ulinski said. “But you really can’t and governments enact laws that need — is water. Water accounts There are thousands of gallons chemicals in them, introducing place the blame for destruction on force companies to change, it is for everything we do: food, trans- of used water that companies wish plastics into the very food we eat. individual people, but on the big up to consumers to shop ethi- port, and yes, clothing. According to not use again, but what can H&M, a company known for companies that keep those busi- cally to determine whether this to the Ellen MacArthur Founda- they do with it? The most likely its low-cost, easy-care clothes, is a nesses in place.” month’s newest fad belongs in tion, the fashion industry uses result is that these companies, large market for fast fashion pro- Now that studies have taken their closet or not.

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York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles and Chicago. But as their business continues to grow in Pitts- burgh and Miami, Grant and James plan to con- centrate on these markets for the next few months to better understand the needs of their customers and show the community a reason to invest in this Black-owned business. “It’s very important to invest in the Black com- munity. Looking at WaySlay itself, the fact that something like this didn’t exist before we created it … It’s things like this where you get to invest in the community. That’s something we’re trying to help fulfill, but also working with small businesses, we’re trying to build them up and keep the playing field level,” James said. “Everyone has different unique needs when it comes to beauty,” Grant added. “Which is why these beauty supply stores remain relevant and so being able to build something for a large group of people who are being ignored or looked over. Black people account for 1/5 sales but we only represent 13% of the overall population. And when you look at that data, you’re greatly surprised why this hasn’t been created a while ago, and that’s the beauty of what Courtesy of WaySlay we’re doing.” WaySlay, dubbed as the “Uber Eats of beauty supplies,” partners with local businesses to deliver beauty products through its app and website. of an immigrant myself — my dad coming from Ja- a mom who can’t bring her kids to the store, their “Women of color are maica who also started his own business — for us purpose remains the same: confidence for their to be able to support them to make sure that they consumers and support for small businesses. trendsetters and main remain the center and source of where beauty sup- consumers that are often plies are coming from.” Small beauty supply stores face the challenge “Whatever it is that they left out of the conversa- of competing against large retail stores, especially need to do, they’re gonna during the pandemic, so WaySlay supports them, tion,” LaBarrie said. keeps them relevant and allows them to grow their look good — they’re gonna reach. Their goal is to also have other software Besides being the only app that can fulfill those products available to provide stores with resources, feel good,” James said. needs and deliver products in a short time, WaySlay such as easy access to trends and ways to improve is unique for its partnerships with retailers in the inventory management. Helping retailers embrace “We want our customers to feel good. So, we are area who, too, get overlooked. Rather than compet- technological improvements through an easy-to- bringing them the beauty products that are going ing with them, they help them grow by providing use app and direct training creates a positive expe- to help them have confidence throughout their technological assistance and a wider audience of rience with WaySlay. day, throughout their tasks, throughout their job,” customers. Currently, WaySlay is partnered with Yerimahs James said. “Whatever it is that they need to do, “They tend to be entrepreneurs that often are of Sisters Beauty Supply Store in Downtown and Hair they’re gonna look good — they’re gonna feel good.” City in Monroeville to bring these products to their consumers through instant delivery. The two co- founders hope to partner with more suppliers in the city and see the growth of their local connections as well. “Everyone has different unique needs when it comes to beauty,” Grant said.

And with the technological boom that occurred from COVID, retailers and consumers of a variety of ages are embracing delivery, a positive impact the pandemic had on WaySlay. The timing of their company was helpful for their growing success, and color, and/or they have migrated to the U.S. from Grant and James are excited to see what WaySlay another country, and this is them taking their fu- will accomplish for both customers and retail part- ture in their own hands and having their own busi- ners throughout the future. ness,” Grant said. “That, to me, is so great as a son Whether WaySlay delivers to a college student or