November 19, 2020 PAGE 9 Duquesne Basketball Preview Volume 103 p. 7 — Maceo Austin looks toward 2020-21 season Number 13 p. 8 — Duquesne MBB schedule full of challenges www.duqsm.com THE DUQUESNE DUKE PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Duq provides free Term in review: COVID-19 tests to students Students Allegheny reflect on County semester issues stay- like no other Zoe Stratos at-home staff writer The fall 2020 condensed se- advisory for mester amid the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to a close as Thanksgiving break and fi- residents nals week approach for college students across the nation. As Kellen Stepler Duquesne students gear up for their departure from campus on editor-in-chief Nov. 25, they’ve begun to reflect Allegheny County issued a stay- on this unprecedented time. at-home advisory Wednesday, Nov. Starting back in the spring 18; the same day that the county re- 2020 semester, students were sent home wondering how the corded 620 new coronavirus cases Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor — an all-time high. next semester would play out. On Nov. 16, Duquesne University began offering free COVID-19 take-home test kits to all students. The kits are provided by The university sent out a state- In a weekly coronavirus briefing Everlywell and give students the opportunity to administer a COVID-19 test to themselves before or after leaving campus. Wednesday with county leaders, ment on June 24 announcing it Allegheny County executive Rich would be reopening for fall 2020 Fitzgerald said that the county has Kellen Stepler The announcement notes that for free. The receptacle is locat- — with a few changes to the aver- seen “alarming numbers” in re- editor-in-chief if a student will be driving home ed in the Towers Multipurpose age school year. gards to COVID-19 cases and hos- with someone who picks them Room, during the same hours With the help of surveys sent Duquesne University is pro- pitalizations. up, the test should be taken in when the test is provided. out to faculty, staff, students and viding free COVID-19 testing kits While not quite the same level advance so that the student has “In addition to testing, the parents, the university came to to all students before returning of an order, Allegheny County enough time to get the results be- best way to minimize the risk of decide they would implement a home for the holiday break. Health Director Dr. Debra Bogen fore they leave. transmitting the virus to others hybrid/blended model to accomo- The tests arrived earlier than said that people should not have On the other hand, if a student is to wind down and limit contact date students wanting to return expected, and the university was guests in their homes and should is driving home themselves and with others for 14 days before to in-person classes and students able to begin distribution Mon- cancel their traditional Thanksgiv- they are able to self-quarantine you travel, and most especially wanting to take classes online. day. The university is covering ing gatherings involving people in until they get their test results, for the days after you take the Moreover, Living Learning Cen- the cost of the tests. other households. the test will be “more meaning- test,” the email said. ters were opened; however, they Distribution began Monday in The county’s previous high was ful” if the student takes it as soon Those who have been exposed were de-densified and operated set Sunday, with 527 new cases. the Towers Multipurpose Room. as they get home. to COVID-19 or have symptoms with new protocols that complied “For the past few weeks, I’ve Students will be provided with an “Remember that the test shows should not access testing through with CDC recommendations. asked people to follow the rules, Everlywell COVID-19 Test Home only whether or not the virus is this method — rather, they Along with this, on-campus curtail gatherings and parties, Collection Kit. Sign-up is not re- present at the moment it is ad- should call Duquesne Health clubs and organizations have been stay home except for essentials quired, as students may pick up ministered. If you are taking the Services for instruction. largely unable to meet in person and wear masks,” Bogen said tests at their convenience. The test prior to departure, take great “In the remaining days of the besides those given permission Wednesday. “I’m done asking. first 3,000 students will get a care to limit your contact with semester, with areas of the na- from the university to meet in Today, I’m telling you that these free T-shirt “celebrating a suc- others,” the email said. tion seeing spikes in positive a de-densified form. Similarly, are things we must all do to bring cessful semester at Duquesne,” The take-home tests are avail- cases, following safety measures many professors chose to run down the level of spread and keep according to an email sent to able from Thursday, Nov. 19 to is critical to a safe departure and classes completely online. our community safe.” all students on Nov. 12 from Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. return to homes and families. One of the most affected areas People should only leave their Duquesne administration. to 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23 and The best means of prevention is of study was Duquesne’s nursing homes for work, school and essen- “Our goal is to ensure that you, Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to to continue to meet the commit- program. In the nursing program, tial activities — like medical care or and your friends and family, re- 4 p.m. and Wednesday Nov. 25 ments of the Protect Duquesne students must register a certain grocery shopping. main safe and healthy through- from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. pledge. Answering Daily Screen- amount of clinical hours, allow- “We have really done a good job out the Thanksgiving holiday Students can administer the ing Questions, maintaining phys- ing them to adequately prepare at work and in school, and the of- and for the rest of the year. We test in their residence by follow- ical distance, wearing your mask themselves for a nursing job in ficial activities that we go to dur- therefore encourage all students ing the instructions in the kit. and washing your hands will the future. ing the daylight hours,” Fitzger- to pick up your free test and com- Duquesne will provide a recep- help improve the likelihood of “Ever since the initial out- ald said. “It’s after work and after plete it at a time that works best tacle where students can drop off protecting yourself, your family break, and now the resurgence of for your schedule,” according to their completed samples, and the and your friends and loved ones see COUNTY — page 3 the email. university will ship the samples when you return,” the email said. see TERM — page 2 2

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On Nov. 10, Duquesne from TERM — page 1 University dispatch was notified by a resident assistant in Brottier Hall that COVID, the nursing school has the university in these compli- an update on Oct. 2 revealed there was a possible missing been struggling to adequately cated times. Although it’s not only 34 tests returned positive student. Duquesne police substitute our clinical experi- perfect and ideal, the university out of 2,719 total students test- were dispatched to the area, ence during online periods,” said has kept the cases under control ed. This has later increased on and that student was found at junior nursing student Aidan for most of the semester.” Duquesne’s daily report to up to an off campus location. Shields. “Even in the HyFlex After this first round of ran- 272 confirmed cases, as well as model, our hospital rotations domized testing, 719 out of 719 many more sent into quarantine were halved. During our hard- tests were confirmed negative due to contact tracing. est semester, which focuses on on Sept. 18 — along with four in- The latest update comes as the the subspecialties of nursing, we conclusive results that were later semester winds down and stu- F were only allotted 16 in-person resolved. dents prepare to depart from the hours to our OB, pediatrics and But the COVID-19-free campus university. On Nov. 4, 11 and 12, Located in L psychiatric rotations.” did not last, as 13 confirmed cas- the university released informa- the Towers But with these cuts in their es in early October prompted the tion regarding move out, last-min- Multipurpose Room. regular clinical hours, nursing university to administer manda- ute testing and final examinations. U students were presented with a tory testing of all students living Students are advised to limit new opportunity once Duquesne on campus. This testing, assisted contact for 14 days before pick- decided to implement random- by the nursing students, spanned ing up a highly recommended ized surveillance testing of ap- a few weeks, ultimately resulting take-home COVID-19 test pro- proximately 800 employees, fac- in more confirmed cases. vided by Everlywell. Students liv- SHOTS ulty and students. Starting Sept. “I think Duquesne did the best ing on campus also must register 7, randomly selected individuals they could to keep everything or- for a move out date to prevent Last day is were able to pick a time slot for ganized and cautiously thought overflow of people on campus. 11/19 testing later that week. The test- out,” said junior nursing student As for the spring semester, the ing was conducted by University Cassidy Scassa. “Nobody truly university plans to reopen on 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. this Friday, Health Service and assisted by knew what the future would look Jan. 21; however, more details both volunteers from the School like, and I believe Duquesne han- are to come. Nov. 20 of Nursing and the Center for dled the situation well. Students “Personally, I think after the Pharmacy Care. need to educate themselves about holidays end, COVID cases will 11/20 “I volunteered to be a COVID the severity of COVID. They can spread,” Scassa said. “I have a Union 2nd swabber as a part of my popula- promise each other not to party feeling the spring semester will 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. tion health clinical,” Shields said. and go to large gatherings.” be entirely online for the safety Floor “It felt good to help give back to After this testing concluded, of students and their families.” 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 11/21 COVID-19 Update: Over 200 stu- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. JOIN THE DUKE! dents quarantined at home If you’re interested, email thed- [email protected] or stop by our 11/22 Date Lab Suspected Currently Currently Currently Currently newsroom located in the basement Confirmed Cases Isolated Isolated Quarantined Quarantined NONE of College Hall (Room 113). Cases Today Today on at in at Campus Home Hotel Home Today Today Today Today T h e S t y o t i r i 11/17/2020 11/23 n e 4 1 11 71 31 216 u BLACK s 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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November 19, 2020 News 3 County stay-at-home Fall Festival sends off students advisory issued for Thanksgiving break from COUNTY — page 1 Capri Scarcelli school where we let our guard down counties — including Allegheny and where these numbers have re- County — are described as having a&e editor ally escalated to a dangerous level.” “substantial transmission.” The Carrying on tradition, Duquesne Bogen said that she hoped to positivity rate of tests in the state replicated its annual “Night of Lights” avoid turning the advisory into an increased to 9.6% this week, up Christmas celebration with SGA Fall order, like the county originally did from 6.8% last week. Festival: a sweet send-off for Thanks- on March 23. Allegheny County reported 355 giving (and winter) break, carefully “We can do this without an order hospitalizations for COVID-19 following CDC policies throughout if everybody cooperates and follows Wednesday. The county has seen a the event. those recommendations,” she said. seven-day average of 442 cases per Hosted by the Student Govern- “County residents are expected day and a seven-day total of 3,905 ment Association (SGA) and part- to follow the advisory, and if we cases — both new highs. nered with Residence Life, Parkhurst do, cases will start to drop,” Bogen On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Sec- Dining and Commuter Affairs, the said. “If we don’t, cases will con- retary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine event took place both virtually and tinue to increase. If the spread of announced four “mitigation ef- in Duquesne’s residence halls as op- COVID-19 in Allegheny County in- forts.” She said that travelers must posed to Academic Walk to ensure creases, I will have no choice but to receive a negative test 72 hours social distance protocols. Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor enact official health orders.” before entering Pennsylvania or SGA Student Committee Chair Ja- Residence halls offered students free, packaged Thanksgiving meals. Fitzgerald said that the county quarantine for 14 days if they don’t. mie Becker, a third-year in the physi- did not come out of Halloween very Additionally, masks must be worn cian assistant program and Vice Pres- deliver food proportionally.” in the event, so we also partnered well, with cases linked to parties at all times, even if people are six ident of Student Life Janelle Gans, a Additionally, Gans said SGA had with Commuter Affairs to offer meals and other get-togethers. Following feet apart. junior speech pathology major, were to “get creative” with organizing vir- to commuter students during lunch.” Bogen’s lead, he also asked people Levine also recommended that the main coordinators of this event. tual activities that would be enjoyable Sophomore music major Noelle to stay home during the Thanksgiv- colleges and universities should According to Becker, the two were for students, eventually deciding on Micklow said the Fall Festival meal ing weekend. implement a testing strategy to “responsible for planning and ex- Thanksgiving trivia and a coloring was “delicious … a 10/10.” “We have one of the most active prevent an outbreak before the hol- ecuting both food and activity com- contest that were held on Zoom at Historically, SGA has also hosted a social times of the year — the four idays and hospitals should move up ponents and communicating with 7:30 p.m. Prizes such as Starbucks “Fall into Finals” event during Read- days of Thanksgiving weekend,” elective procedures and prepare to other university staff/organizations gift cards were given to the winners of ing Day, which offered students a re- Fitzgerald said. “We really need suspend them. to make it all possible.” both contests. prieve from the stress of preparing for people this year to stay home.” The state's order takes effect Fri- “Originally, the Fall Festival was “With everything going on in the the end of the semester. According to Pennsylvania reported 6,339 day, Nov. 20. going to be a singular event held on world today we wanted to hold a fun, Crawford, this Fall Festival combines positive cases of COVID-19, 2,737 Despite the new surge in cases, A-Walk. We had to modify our plans yet safe event for students to par- the “Night of Lights” and “Fall into hospitalizations and 110 new Levine said that the Department of by moving this singular event to eight ticipate in prior to heading home for Finals” into one event, offering the deaths from the virus on Wednes- Health has no plans to return to the different locations … including the break,” Gans said. same transition into our now virtual day, according to data from the “red, yellow, green” model of miti- commuter affair lounge, so students Third-place trivia winner Kaitlin finals week, too. state. 59 out of Pennsylvania’s 67 gation like in the spring. would be able to stay socially dis- Dodd, an education major, said the “With all finals being adminis- tant,” Becker said. “We ensured that contest provided 29 questions for tered remotely this year, SGA has Parkhurst was able to individually- participants to answer, with an even once again pivoted to ensure that we wrap and pre-package all of the food mix of random Thanksgiving trivia, are supporting our students’ mental Second Prayer for … [so] individuals could take it to riddles and jokes. health by giving them a fun break over their rooms and eat it with their ‘pod’ “My favorite joke of all time hap- the finals season,” Crawford said. members … we also made our activi- pens to be ‘April showers bring May “I think it was nice that the SGA ties completely virtual.” flowers … What do Mayflowers held an event to close out the semes- Unity: 'Be kind' According to Campus Link, a free, bring? Pilgrims!” Dodd said. “I liked ter,” Dodd said. “They did a great job on-the-go meal was provided through how they put jokes in there because considering the circumstances [of the Kellen Stepler of encouragement for everyone: to Parkhurst starting at 5 p.m. to ring not everyone knows the history of pandemic], and I appreciate the effort editor-in-chief be kind. in the festivities; this included hot Thanksgiving, so it gave students a they’ve gone through this semester to “Be kind to one another,” Kane chocolate and apple cider, cranberry better chance.” create programs like this for us.” Duquesne students and staff said. “Be kind to those whom you glazed chicken, red roasted potatoes, SGA President Kallie Crawford, a “Anything that we can do for our gathered on Rooney Field for the may be departing from for a few steamed vegetables and pumpkin third-year law student, said that this students that provides them with second “Prayer for Unity” event on weeks. Be kind to the people in your cream cheese rolls. This was on a event was organized with a “stay-in” a moment of fun and a break from Monday night. life who you may feel have not neces- first-come, first-serve basis, as sup- approach. school is always a good event,” Craw- University chaplain Rev. Bill sarily supported you as much as you plies were limited. “Since Residence Life already had ford said. “Especially during [this Christy opened the session, offering need it, but most importantly, be “In order to plan the event, we first CDC COVID policies and procedures time], where many students are feel- to “have this time of prayer before kind to yourself.” had to communicate with Parkhurst in place at each of the residence halls, ing tired and run down from the mar- we go on Thanksgiving break.” He noted the unprecedented na- catering. David Fortunato from it was easy to tailor the event to hap- athon of this semester.” After a prayer, Christy read a pas- ture that 2020 has brought. Parkhurst was extremely helpful with pen simultaneously at each residence Over break, students can partici- sage of the Bible from St. Paul’s letter “We could not have prepared for assisting us to curate our own spe- hall to bring the fun to the students. pate in virtual yoga sessions, accord- to the Colossians, where Paul talks the challenges that this year has pre- cial Fall Festival menu; he and his Additionally, thanks to our partner- ing to Crawford. Approaching the about putting on humility, kindness sented to us,” Kane said. “So I ask chef came up with some great food ship with Parkhurst, they were able spring 2020 semester, she said that and perfection. He was also remind- you to be kind to yourself as you re- and drink options to fit our theme,” to ensure that all the meals provided SGA is working on more fun events ing people about their baptism, and flect on what challenges you’ve faced Becker said. “We also contacted the during the event also followed [these for students to look forward to. putting on their baptismal robes. this year. Be kind to yourself as you Office of Residence Life to figure out policies],” Crawford said. “SGA want- “I wanted to share my gratitude to “When we were called for this reflect to what oppositions you have how many students were living in ed to ensure that all students, not just all of the people who made Fall Festi- day of prayer, I thought: uniforms,” faced this year, but be kind to your- each building, so we could order and residence students, could participate val possible … especially considering Christy said. “We put on our uni- self as you celebrate all that you’ve this was the first event of its kind … forms, we put on our equipment, we overcome, and all that you’ll con- Although this wasn’t as elaborate a prepare ourselves. And what a per- tinue to overcome.” send-off as our usual ‘Night of Lights’ fect image for athletes in prayer. You The best thing about 2020, Kane event, I think that this was as big of prepare what you put on. And then said, is that it has taught everyone to an event that could be held given you perform.” be resilient. the circumstances, and it provided a As the community prepares for “It has taught us to overcome ad- bit of joy for students as they start to the celebration of Thanksgiving, versity in moments in which we did head home for Thanksgiving,” Becker Christy asked the attendees to put not know that we could,” he said. said. “I know that this is an extremely on a spirit of gratitude and a spirit “Share compassion with one anoth- stressful time, so I hope that we were of thanksgiving, just as athletes do er. Celebrate, and be excited in the able to create a more positive atmo- when they put on equipment and spaces in which you are present.” sphere for everyone.” uniforms. Pete Chase, who will take the role To stay in the loop, check out Anthony Kane, director of of campus minister of Crossroads Duquesne’s Office of Diversity and @duqsga on Instagram, Twitter Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor and Facebook for more upcoming Inclusion, had a simple message see PRAYER — page 11 Parkhurst's David Fortunato and junior finance major Zach Babbitt handed out food. campus events. 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 America requires a second lockdown to contain COVID-19 editorial staff There are moments from this last sum- mer of quarantine that no one wants to editor-in-chief Kellen Stepler managing editor Colleen Hammond repeat. The world had its fill of sourdough news editor Colleen Hammond starters, Zoom happy hours, toilet paper opinions editor Noah Wilbur shortages and horrible celebrity renditions features editor Katia Faroun of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” However, a&e editor Capri Scarcelli when it comes to a deadly virus that al- sports editor Adam Lindner ready killed 250,000 Americans and con- layout editor Kelsey Burtner tinues to rip its way through the country, multimedia editor Griffin Sendek doing what’s easy and comfortable isn’t administrative staff always an option. adviser Paula Reed Ward ad manager Carissa Haslam The U.S. needs to enter another wide- social media manager Erin Carbone spread lockdown. email us: [email protected] There are many arguments against lockdown-like restrictions, but it’s the one thing that could effectively slow the virus’ spread, keep hospitals from being over- whelmed and help save thousands of lives. Another lockdown is by far not an easy decision. 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Courtesy of Unsplash first wave of stay-at-home orders caused — Recent vaccine developments bring hope that the end of the coronavirus pandemic is near. widespread loss of employment, immense “If they don’t give you a financial insecurity, introduce more stress to family and relationship dynamics and There is a light at the end of the tunnel push the ongoing mental health crisis clos- seat at the table, bring n early January, the first heading to the closest pub to certainly far away from being er to a breaking point. reports emerged of a new enjoy a chilled ale. out of the woods. It’s less than ideal — but in this unprec- a folding chair.” Ivirus originating from a In view of the preceding In the weeks ahead, Pfizer edented year, what has been? seafood wholesale market in evidence, you may feel that and Moderna both must over- When COVID-19 daily cases are shatter- Wuhan – the capital of Chi- ing record after record, it’s proof that what Shirley Chisholm mandatory mask wearing and come logistical nightmares as na’s Hubei province. constant hand sanitizer use they search for the most effi- the country is doing isn’t enough, and the virus is winning. Initially classified as a clus- is looking – more than ever cient method to produce and, A large scale lockdown will have nega- ter of pneumonia cases, it was – like reality for the foresee- most importantly, distribute tive consequences, but it’s a sacrifice that unknown at the time that this able future. millions of vaccines in a way may be necessary in order to subdue the I virus would cause an upheav- Although the notion of any- that ensures the most vulner- outbreak in the U.S. just enough to get the You just read Now tweet al of our everyday routines able receive support first. thing positive sounds rather spread under control. our thoughts. us yours. while having an everlasting Pfizer faces the greatest foreign at this moment, I can The news released about the promising impact on life as we know it. assure you there is light at the challenge stemming from COVID-19 vaccine results are an incredible 55.6 million cases, 1.34 mil- @TheDuquesneDuke the fact that their vaccine re- glimmer of hope that we might one day lion deaths and more than $9 quires a storage temperature see an end to this situation that’s funda- trillion in economic stimulus of minus 94 degrees Fahren- mentally changed every part of our lives. globally, the evidence clearly heit, raising further concerns Though nice to hear, it doesn’t do anything indicates that our intercon- on large-scale distribution as to stop the spread. This virus is still on the editorial nected society was ill-pre- the vaccination would need to path to take the lives of thousands more. pared for a pandemic of this be stored in supercooled con- Hopeful first initial test results are a magnitude – even one many tainers during shipment. long way from approval and widespread policy consider to be not as deadly Nevertheless, with the as- distribution. If we’re lucky, and everything as what could’ve been. sistance of Operation Warp goes perfectly, a vaccine could be available The Duquesne Duke is the student- From stay-at-home or- Speed, early estimates from by the spring of 2021, at the earliest. This written, student-managed newspaper ders and unprecedented un- the medical community sug- country still has to make it through both of Duquesne University. It is published every Thursday during the academic employment, to widespread gest there is a glimmer of hope the fall and winter. year except during semester breaks and school closings and mask a vaccine could be available in All around the country, coronavirus holidays, and prior to final exams. The mandates, COVID-19 is shift- limited use even before the cases are continuing to rise as the cold Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- ing traditional human atti- weather sets in and the holiday season ions of the editors of The Duke and does Noah Wilbur end of December. not necessarily reflect the views of the tudes on personal sanitation The majority of medical approaches. students, faculty, administration, stu- as we all pay closer attention opinions editor and supply chain experts The virus spreads most easily indoors dent government or the University pub- and as the cold weather sets in, the number lications board. Op-ed columns do not to individual health. end of the tunnel. believe a vaccine – whether reflect the opinions of The Duke, but A year later and it still ap- Two American pharmaceu- from Pfizer or Moderna – is of outdoor gatherings will quickly lessen. rather are the sole opinions of the col- pears that no end is in sight tical companies made head- likely to be widely available Paired with holiday celebrations that have umnists themselves. the potential to become super spreader while coronavirus cases and lines in the past two weeks in the U.S. around the third events infecting entire families, this may Letters policy hospitalizations continue to by announcing the success of quarter of 2021. Letters to the editor must be typed, be a very deadly winter. climb at a record-breaking their COVID-19 vaccines in I would like to publicly double-spaced and include the writ- Another huge spike in the number of er’s name, school/department and pace around the globe. Stage 3 of human trials. thank and congratulate Pfizer coronavirus cases around the country is phone number for verification. Letters In the U.S. alone, new daily Pfizer and Moderna re- and Moderna for taking ini- should be no longer than 300 words very likely to come in the next few months. cases are shattering records ported their vaccines to be and should be delivered to The Duke tiative in response to the most There’s one huge advantage a second office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed seemingly every other day 90% and 95% effective, re- severe public health crisis in wave of lockdown restrictions will have to [email protected] by 5 p.m. with an all-time high of more spectively, for preventing the human history and develop- Tuesday. The editors reserve the right over the first, and that’s experience. Back in to edit any and all submitted copies. than 170,000 taking place infection of the coronavirus ing the first viable vaccine to March, the world was tossed into a dizzy- All letters must be verified before being last Friday, Nov. 13 – do you in individuals who’ve yet to SARS-CoV-2. ing scramble to try and adapt society to new published. feel the irony? be infected. The hard work and dedica- never-before-seen rules, and it was messy. Corrections/clarifications This meteoric rise is not only These accomplishments tion of the scientists, doctors, By now, the reality of the situation has Readers should report any story or occurring in America. Coun- represent a globalized effort administrators and every- set in and whether people take it seriously photo error to The Duke. All legitimate errors will be corrected in print the fol- tries in Europe are also strug- to achieve inoculation on a one involved is an excellent or not, everyone — for the most part — has lowing edition. gling to contain the spread of planet where the coronavirus testimony that when we join adapted to this new way of life. While strict Contact the virus, thanks to a growing has already taken the lives together for a common pur- stay-at-home restrictions won’t be popular number of citizens ignoring of nearly 1.5 million people pose, we can absolutely over- among many, the country went through it email [email protected] social restrictions and instead worldwide. Although, we are come any obstacle. once — it can do it again. Opinions 5 The future of the Republican party in a world without Donald Trump Simon Jaronski logical successors to the MAGA can appeal to that substantial por- staff columnist empire, but we would be remiss if tion of the red-blooded electorate we did not first attend to the most in the same manner as Trump is ith the 2020 election obvious one: Trump himself. hard to tell. It’s difficult to imag- in the rearview mirror, It is not entirely implausible ine this demographic voting for a few key lessons have W that Trump will run again in anyone else, but turnout level will become apparent for both parties. 2024; in fact, he is rumored to be ultimately be the key factor. For Democrats, there was a considering it already. Whether or His even keel demeanor might major letdown: Their previously not this second bid will be a major swing back independent-leaning attractive electoral prospects publicity stunt meant to maintain Republicans and suburban- were quickly perforated, and relevance, or a legitimate attempt ites who have been alienated by progressive hopes for at least to reclaim the throne, will have to Trump, which will be a crucial the next two years were dashed be revealed in time. task for Republicans moving for- along with them. In Trump’s mind, the wound of ward. Keep an eye out for a Ka- Despite Donald Trump’s oust- a Biden victory is still smarting, but mala Harris and Mike Pence re- ing from the White House, the four years’ worth of contemplation match in 2024. party massively underperformed at Mar-a-Lago could beget a change If the Trump heir apparent down-ballot. Visions of a Demo- in mindset. In that case, perhaps he is not directly connected to the cratic-led senate and an expan- would be ready to pass the torch to bloodline, then several other vi- Courtesy of Needpix.com sive House majority quickly dis- someone in his inner circle. able candidates would still be The GOP’s future is uncertain after Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. sipated as the GOP held onto a Within the actual Trump fam- available. What about Ted Cruz, ing to run again. To reiterate, it slipped through the cracks (e.g. number of vulnerable seats, and ily, the most likely person to the current junior Senator from remains to be seen if the same Marjorie Taylor Greene in Geor- even strengthened their minority throw their hat in the ring would Texas, and Trump’s one-time de- voters will be attracted to this gia), and more will soon follow. in the House. be Donald Trump Jr. In keep- bate sparring partner turned ar- diluted Trumpism, which is ul- So, what are the big takeaways On the Republican side, one ing with the dynastic undercur- dent supporter? timately what this specific group here? Trumpism is unlikely to dis- thing is now clearer than ever: rent that has emerged during the Cruz adds a level of ivy-league of candidates will attempt to cre- appear anytime soon, and a scle- the Trumpian brand of politics Trump family’s political ascent, elitism to the traditional Trumpi- ate. In other words, they will seek rotic Republican majority (depen- is here to stay. Despite a signifi- it would make sense that Don Jr. an crudity, and would surely have “Trumpism sans Trump.” dent on the Georgia runoffs) in the cant loss in the popular vote, 73 gets the nod. immense popularity with the con- For the sake of brevity, it will be Senate will most likely attempt to million Americans still voted for He will inherit the playbook his servative base given his devotion impossible to cover every possible stymie the Biden administration’s Donald Trump. Now, the ques- father practically invented: aggra- to right-wing orthodoxy. A tough contender. Moderate GOP Gover- progressive agenda. tion is, what does this trend say vating liberals on Twitter, decry- stance on abortion, a hawkish nor Larry Hogan of Maryland is Perhaps the dynamics of about the state of the GOP and ing the “Lamestream Media” and foreign policy toward China and rumored to be mulling over a pos- Trump’s base and media appara- our country as a whole? displaying a lack of regard for po- a famed 21-hour filibuster involv- sible bid for the White House, as tus will have changed by the time Long gone are the days of John litical etiquette. ing Dr. Seuss are all highlights on are Florida Governor Ron DeSan- the next presidential election rolls McCain, Mitt Romney and Jeb However, his appeal to swing a long list of accolades. tis and former UN Ambassador Bush. The terrain of the GOP’s re- voters and independents might In the same mold as Cruz, we Nikki Haley. The field could be around, but the existence of 73 liable electorate has been altered be lacking. Regardless, Ivanka have Senators Josh Hawley (R- as numerous and diverse as 2016, million Trump voters will have immutably as a result of Trump- and Eric probably do not have Mo.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ar.), with some interesting intra-party not. Both parties need to adjust ism, and will demand candidates what it takes to steer the SS both young, ambitious legislators dynamics likely to play out. their strategies going forward: in the same vein. Joe Biden’s Trump, so be on the lookout for who have stood out as respectable For down-ballot races, expect The GOP needs to determine margins of victory in 2020 are a potential Don Jr. ticket. purveyors of Trump populism in to see a bevy of MAGA-espous- whether or not it values a contin- not enough to indicate a clear re- The second obvious choice an era marked otherwise by a lack ing right-wing fringe candidates uation of Trumpism, a modifica- pudiation of Donald Trump. would be Vice President Mike of civility and bi-partisanship. seeking to make primary elec- tion of it or a total cleansing, and So, who are the likely frontrun- Pence. His popularity with Evan- Marco Rubio (R-Fl.) already tions a living hell for the last the Democrats need to decipher ners for the Republican nomi- gelical Christian voters cannot be had a respectable showing in bastion of the old-world GOP. what went wrong, and how they nation in 2024? There are a few denied, but whether his persona the 2016 primaries and is itch- Q-Anon believers have already can win back disaffected voters. Amidst COVID-19, the opioid epidemic continues to ravage across the US Mohammad Sajjad proximately 3,000. In addition, cal treatment has been hindered staff columnist the American Medical Associa- since the start of the pandemic. tion (AMA) has reported that at Not only are clinics overwhelmed he COVID-19 pandemic least 30 states have seen an in- with a rising number of COVID-19 has occupied much of our crease in opioid fatalities since cases, but people who are battling mind in 2020. Not only T the start of the pandemic. addiction may be apprehensive to has the pandemic changed the Many individuals have lost visit a clinic out of fear of catch- way we operate on a daily basis, their jobs due to the virus. As a re- ing the virus. After all, they may but it also served as a focal point sult, those battling addiction may be more susceptible to the virus in this year’s election. turn towards opioid use to man- given that opioid use is linked to Many of us reminisce about age their stress. Not only does respiratory disorders. what life was like before CO- this affect them, but it also affects All is not lost, however. Public VID-19. Masks were uncommon their families. and private organizations have and social distancing was a for- Prior to COVID-19, many indi- been working hard to ensure that eign concept. For those who deal viduals battling opioid addiction people battling opioid use disorder with opioid use disorder, life be- relied on social support as part are receiving the care they need. fore the pandemic was difficult to Courtesy of Unsplash of their treatment and recovery. For example, state and federal Opioid-related deaths continue to trend upward in the age of COVID-19. begin with. And the pandemic did Family and friends play a crucial agencies have eased regulations Insurance companies have also increased access to health care for not make it any better. role in the lives of those strug- that limit the distribution of con- played their part. According to those with addiction. Volunteer In this time of crisis, we must gling with opioid use disorder. trolled substances that treat ad- James Carroll, Director of the US not forget about the opioid epi- But with widespread social dis- diction. Patients can receive more for an organization working to Office of National Drug Control demic. It is a national emergency tancing and quarantining in ef- medications at a time to reduce support those affected. Policy, insurance organizations that has been looming since long fect, the social support that many their trips to the pharmacy. At the very least, if you know have been reimbursing addiction before COVID-19 arrived and po- of these individuals rely on has In addition, the use of telehealth someone who is struggling, try treatment services throughout tentially exacerbated by conse- quickly diminished. has been increasing across the to be there for them. Visit them quences of the virus. the pandemic, cutting costs for Furthermore, isolation has United States and may be increas- or give them a call every once in According to the Centers for made it difficult for those who ing access to care. People battling the patient and the health care a while to see how they’re doing. Disease Control and Prevention overdose to receive life-saving opioid addiction are able to receive system as a whole. (CDC), the number of drug over- treatment. If someone is isolated therapy and the behavioral treat- The work does not end here. While these actions may seem dose deaths from the first quar- from others, how are they expect- ment they deserve without having All of us can play a part in help- small, we can’t forget about ter of 2019 compared to the first ed to be saved if no one is nearby? to worry about how they will get to ing those with an addiction dur- those suffering from opioid use quarter of 2020 increased by ap- In addition, in-person clini- their appointment. ing the pandemic. Advocate for disorder during the pandemic. 6 FEATURES Despite changes, prospective students 'more energetic' than before

Gillian Fitzgerald can during the COVID-19 pan- to schools closer to home due to staff writer demic. the pandemic. Furthermore, 32% “Most schools aren’t doing in- say COVID-19 has made them ach college student has the person tours, so it’s hard to tell less likely to go to college, and not-so-long ago memo- what a college is actually like 70% of them say higher educa- E ries of senior year of high when it’s all virtual, because they tion is not worth the costs to stu- school when they were ready to just show all the good parts,” dents anymore. start their new lives in a world of Mitchell said. Junior Duquesne tour guide freedom and opportunities (and, Attending high school that is Aly Huth has been showing stu- of course, parties). still doing in-person classes five dents around for almost two And then there was the other days a week, she hopes to be years, and she’s been able to see side of things where those stu- physically at school for college, first hand the challenges poten- dents actually had to work to get as well, rather than all online — tial students face as they look to there. As a high school senior, a setting many universities have commit to college during a pan- the most pressing thing on one’s opted toward this year. demic, along with how things mind is usually college — and ap- The COVID-19 pandemic has have changed in her job. parently, a pandemic. brought new challenges to those “It’s definitely different … it’s Choosing a college is an impor- applying to schools, as CDC usually very visual but those vi- tant decision in a teenager’s life. guidelines discourage gather- sual cues are no longer there be- Griffin Sendek / Multimedia Editor It can impact their career, long- ings, including for SAT and ACT cause we can’t bring them inside The university's Office of Admissions is located in Old Main, where campus tours start. time friends, where they live and, testing. Although test scores for buildings,” Huth said. more importantly, where they go schools have been more lenient Normally, students are able to was beforehand,” Huth said. “So, leges everywhere, that also after college. because of this, Mitchell ex- see classrooms, the Power Cen- you kind of have to give them a means it threatens high school Put all that pressure on top of plained that schools now rely on ter, dining halls and the Student taste of what campus is like in seniors who are hoping to be the a pandemic — no wonder they’re a student’s GPA to gauge what Union. But during the pandemic, both settings.” next-up freshmen. stressed out. kind of student they are, which tours are done almost completely Despite this change, Huth says As Huth tells those incom- Many colleges in the area, un- creates more competition. outdoors — the only place they prospective students are more ing students, what’s important like Duquesne, don’t have in- While Mitchell still plans on are allowed to see inside is the energetic and enthusiastic than is that they remember that they person tours anymore due to attending college, she has been model dorm room. ever before. Because such few make that decision based on COVID-19. This presents unique specifically looking at places This poses a challenge for Huth’s schools allow visits, being able to where they feel they fit best, es- challenges to potential students, closer to home, as many rising job in getting students to see what have an in-person tour is a dif- pecially with the effects of a glob- who must make decisions about college freshmen have been. it’s like to live at Duquesne with- ferent perspective for prospec- al pandemic. which school they see being their According to a poll done by out being able to fully experience tive students. “They’re the ones who are go- home for four years or more. Third Way and New America, that while touring. For high school students, a ing to be spending the four years Sara Mitchell, a prospec- the pandemic has tremendously “I have to get people to under- memorable part of the college there,” Huth says. “So I always tive Duquesne student and high impacted the way high school stand what it’s like to be on cam- application process is getting tell them, as much as I would school senior from Washington, seniors think about college and pus during COVID and before a glimpse into university life like them to choose Duquesne PA, has been subject to this and decisions on enrolling. Of the COVID because, obviously, that’s through tours and meeting with because this is where I found my is trying to go about the college 221 high schoolers polled, 41% of what we’re working towards, is current students. But when a home, it’s more important for application process as best she students said they are applying getting campus back to the way it global pandemic threatens col- them to find their home.” Panel discusses importance of mental health for athletes

Emily Ambery Hilinski, who told the story of his they feel comfortable opening up staff writer son, Tyler. Tyler committed sui- and reaching out for help with men- cide on Jan. 16, 2018. The second tal health wellness off the field. n collegiate sports, open com- of Mark and Kym’s three sons, Ty- H3H works with mental health ed- munication about mental health ler was a talented and dedicated ucation curriculums such as Behind is not widely practiced. In an ef- student athlete and a kind, genuine Happy Faces and Step Up to bring I young man. He described how Tyler mental health into the conversation fort to change this, Duquesne hosted a panel on breaking down the stigma gave no indication he was contem- in collegiate sports. H3H is using edu- of mental health and wellness. plating suicide and usually kept his cation tools like these to raise aware- On Monday, Nov. 16, Duquesne feelings to himself. ness to stop the stigma and normalize Athletics and Counseling Services Mark explained that football is taking care of mental health. held a panel on Hilinski’s Hope only one place to start destigma- “The stigma played a part in me Foundation (H3H), an organiza- tizing conversations about mental not knowing,” Kym said. “The stig- tion that promotes awareness and health. While the presentation’s ma played a part in [Tyler] not being education of mental health and main focus was football, it did not able to reach out and ask for help.” wellness for student athletes. The exclude other sports and activities. Tyler’s collegiate number at foundation’s mission is to educate, But football is what the Hilinski Washington State University was advocate and eliminate the stigma family knows and loves. 3. Kym Hilinski also offered a chal- associated with mental illness, “If you're struggling and don’t lenge to the attendees of the panel: while funding programs that pro- know how to reach out for help, “Reach out to three people. Tell use Tyler's story to break the vide student-athletes with the tools Courtesy of Hilinski's Hope Foundation them how much they matter and ice about what you are going how much you care.” and resources that support their Hilinski's Hope Foundation promotes awareness of mental health for student athletes. mental health and wellness. through,” Kym said. Students can contact the univer- Kym and Mark Hilinski, founders Services provides group sessions for wards said. “Don't be afraid to start Kym continued the discussion sity’s Counseling Services by calling of Hilinski’s Hope, gave a presen- students who may be struggling emo- a conversation about mental health; with a presentation on H3H and its 412-396-6204 or visiting their web- tation on their story and the foun- tionally due to the COVID-19 pan- consider this a place where you mission. site at www.duq.edu/counseling. dation's mission. The panel was demic or the events surrounding the were meant to be.” Kym explained the importance of Those experiencing a mental health moderated by Associate Athletic Di- death of George Floyd. Counseling Edwards emphasized that the treating mental health in sports the crisis, who know someone who may rector John Henderson, Associate Services also holds stress manage- Hilinski’s Hope presentation will be same way as a cold, a sprained ankle be experiencing a mental health Head Athletic Trainer Jessica Johns ment, grief and anxiety workshops. an experience through which every- or a torn ACL. crisis or who want more informa- and Ian Edwards, assistant vice Duquesne’s Student Wellbeing Club one learns and grows. He issued a The Hilinski’s Hope Foundation tion on mental health can call the president for Student Wellbeing. promotes a culture of support to en- challenge for the audience, encour- is fighting to eradicate the “just National Alliance on Mental Illness To begin the panel, Edwards courage conversations about mental aging them to “allow this experience play, don’t talk” culture apparent in at 1-800-950-NAMI or text “NAMI” shared the resources available for health and wellness. to transform you, and text or call many collegiate sports teams. While to 741741. More information on Duquesne students regarding men- “The [Hilinski’s Hope] presen- someone you know and tell them this culture may give way to success Hilinski’s Hope Foundation can be tal health and wellbeing. In addition tation will transform the way you about this presentation.” on the field, it often fails to foster found on their website at www.hil- to individual services, Counseling think about mental health,” Ed- The conversation turned to Mark an environment for athletes where inskishope.org. 2020-21 Duquesne Basketball Preview

Maceo Austin an integral piece in Duquesne’s future

Jacob Hebda ment qualification as his top priority. staff writer Enter Maceo Austin, one of Duquesne’s most prized recruits ever. The 6-foot-5 Prior to Keith Dambrot’s arrival, Duquesne sophomore won four Pennsylvania In- was deemed a dead program. However, the terscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) former Akron coach quickly provided reason championships in high school with Kennedy for optimism. In his first two years, the re- Catholic, then chose Duquesne over other fi- sults were surprisingly strong. nalists VCU, Penn State and Northwestern. He inherited a team coming off a 10- Who better than Austin to help Duquesne 22 season. Dambrot lost some of the best take that next step? His winning pedigree players from that roster, but still im- has no doubt been a boon for the program. proved, coaching the Dukes to a 16-16 re- In his first season, Austin proved to be a cord. In his second year, Duquesne took key contributor, averaging about seven another leap, finishing 19-13 and sixth in points and four rebounds a game. the Atlantic 10. As Duquesne got off to a 10-0 start, the Despite that early success, Dambrot freshman played particularly well. He av- made it clear he wanted to take the program eraged 9.4 points per game in his first 15 to the next level, claiming NCAA Tourna- outings. However, it proved to be a challenging year both on and off the court. As the year progressed, Austin’s per- formance slowed. His points per game dropped to 4.4 over his final 14 before the Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics Duquesne guard Maceo Austin drives past a VMI defender during a 2019 contest at La Roche. season abruptly concluded. Notably, tragedy struck Austin and his has as good a shot as any in recent memory. is,” he said. family in January as he suffered the loss However, with COVID-19 surging As of now, the Dukes are slated to kick of his sister. throughout the country, much remains to off their season on Nov. 30. They’ll be trav- Now in his sophomore season, Austin, be seen. We can only hope teams are able eling to Louisville to partake in the Wade much like his team, will be trying to go to stay safe and play. Houston Tipoff Classic. from good to great. Despite the difficult circumstances, Austin Their first opponent will be the Arkan- According to him, it boils down to “making says he and his teammates have persevered. sas-Little Rock Trojans. They’ll round out more open shots” and “physical strength.” “It’s not what we want, but it is what it the event with games against UNC Greens- “It’s just a matter of knocking down boro and Winthrop. shots and getting stronger,” Austin said. Austin says the Dukes are ready to take If anyone believes in Austin’s ability, to the court again. it’s Dambrot. Count the Duquesne coach “Since they cancelled the season last among his biggest supporters. year, we’ve been wanting to get back out In January, he told reporters, “When there and play,” Austin said. we go bad, he’s the one to rally them. He’s The players aren’t the only group excit- never in a bad mood. He’s like an old soul. ed for the season. Fans are eager too, as He’s one of my favorite guys that I’ve had.” Duquesne was recently selected to finish That’s high praise considering the pleth- fifth in the Atlantic 10. It’s their highest ora of players Dambrot has coached in his preseason conference ranking since 2010. three decades of college experience. Impressive as it may be, Austin thinks According to Austin, the feeling is mutual. the Dukes can achieve even more. “He just tells you what you need to hear, He expressed confidence in his team, not what you want to hear. … That’s one of saying, “We feel like we can win the A-10.” Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics the most important things.” Fans hope Austin’s optimism rings true Maceo Austin flies through the air during a 2019 The Dukes hope the relationship will game against Radford in Akron, Ohio. Austin, the come March, but there is still plenty of help push the program to heights not seen gem of Coach Keith Dambrot’s 2019 recruiting Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics basketball to be played. class, finished with seven points, five rebounds since the 1970s. The goal remains breaking Austin attempts a lay-up against La Salle during But one thing’s for sure: If they achieve that and five assists against the Highlanders. a 43-year tourney drought, and this roster a 2020 contest. The Dukes narrowly won, 71-69. feat, Maceo Austin will be a big reason why.

NCAA Men’s Basketball AP Top 25 — Preseason On This Day in Sports History ... Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak First Game Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak First Game On Nov. 20, 2016, the 11. Creighton 13-5 24-7 W2 11/25 vs. S. Dakota State 1. Gonzaga (28) 15-1 31-2 W4 11/26 vs. 6 Kansas Duquesne men’s basketball 2. Baylor (24) 15-3 26-4 L1 11/25 vs. 18 Arizona St. 12. Tennessee 9-9 17-14 L1 11/25 vs. Charlotte team fell to No. 2 Kentucky 3. Villanova (11) 13-5 24-7 W2 11/25 vs. Boston College 13. Michigan State 14-6 22-9 W5 11/25 vs. East. Michigan at Rupp Arena in Lexington, 4. Virginia (1) 15-5 23-7 W8 11/25 vs. Maine 14. Texas Tech 9-9 18-13 L4 11/25 vs. N’Western St. Ky. The Dukes, then led by 5. Iowa 11-9 20-11 L2 11/25 vs. NC Central 15. West Virginia 9-9 21-10 W2 12/2 vs. Youngstown St. Head Coach Jim Ferry, fell to 6. Kansas 17-1 28-3 W16 11/26 vs. 1 Gonzaga 16. North Carolina 6-14 14-19 L1 11/25 vs. Charleston the Wildcats, 93-59. 7. Wisconsin 14-6 21-10 W8 11/25 vs. Eastern Illinois 17. Houston 13-5 23-8 W1 11/25 vs. Lamar Kentucky was led by future 8. Illinois 13-7 21-10 W1 11/25 vs. NC A&T 18. Arizona State 11-7 20-11 W1 11/25 vs. 2 Baylor NBA stars De’Aaron Fox and Bam Adebayo, while 9. Duke 15-5 25-6 W2 11/25 vs. Gardner-Webb 19. Texas 9-9 19-12 L1 11/25 vs. UTRGV Duquesne’s roster boasted 10. Kentucky 15-3 25-6 W1 11/25 vs. Morehead State 20. Oregon 13-5 24-7 W4 11/25 vs. E. Washington the likes of Emile Black- man and Tarin Smith, plus Note: Each conference Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak First Game freshmen Mike Lewis II and record, overall record 21. Florida State 16-4 26-5 W2 11/27 vs. Gardner-Webb Isiaha Mike. and record streak listed 22. UCLA 12-6 19-12 L1 11/25 at San Diego State The contest against the No. reflects each team’s 2 Wildcats was the last time position at the end of last 23. Ohio State 11-9 21-10 L1 11/25 vs. Illinois State Duquesne faced a ranked season. 24. Rutgers 11-9 20-11 W2 11/25 vs. Sacred Heart non-conference opponent. 25. Michigan 10-10 19-12 L1 11/25 vs. Bowling Green 2020-21 Duquesne Basketball Preview

Dukes’ 2020-21 tentative schedule full of challenges

Luke Henne with a date with the Little Rock Trojans on Pittsburgh for back-to-back home games round out conference action with four con- staff writer Nov. 30. In their first year under the guid- against the Davidson Wildcats (Jan. 5) and secutive home games against Massachu- ance of former NBA first-round pick Darrell Fordham Rams (Jan. 9). setts (Feb. 20), George Washington (Feb. In a year plagued by uniqueness and Walker, the 2019-20 Trojans won 21 games Perhaps the toughest stretch Duquesne 24), La Salle (Feb. 27) and St. Bonaventure uncertainty, one thing is inevitable for and were the Sun Belt Conference’s regular- will face throughout all of conference play (March 3) prior to tipoff at the Atlantic 10 Keith Dambrot and the 2020-21 Duquesne season champions. comes in the form of three consecutive Tournament in Brooklyn on March 10. Dukes: the schedule — despite being fluid Little Rock is no stranger to the NCAA games against some of the conference’s However, the schedule left a road match- and subject to adjustment — will be loaded Tournament. In 2015-16, the Trojans most successful programs. up with the Richmond Spiders — the pre- with marquee opponents and many chances earned the conference’s automatic bid, even On Jan. 13, the Dukes will travel to Day- season favorite to win the conference — to to build a solid postseason resume. pulling off a first-round upset of the fifth- ton for a meeting with the Flyers, who fin- be scheduled at a later date. It was a 73-62 In 2019-20, Duquesne’s 10-2 non-confer- seeded Purdue Boilermakers. ished last season with a remarkable 29-2 loss to the Spiders this past March that ence record — punctuated by losses to UAB After an off-day to regroup, the Dukes and Marshall following a 10-0 start — was will be back at it on Dec. 2 when they appealing to the eye. However, only two of face the UNC Greensboro Spartans, who the 10 teams the Dukes defeated (Radford, are seeking to win 20-plus games for the Austin Peay) would go on to win 20-plus fifth consecutive season. A member of the games. Two of those 10 opponents (VMI, Southern Conference, the Spartans earned Columbia) both finished the abrupted cam- the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament in 2018 and came within five points of defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Last season, the Spartans went 23-9 with a 13-5 mark in SoCon play. Before departing from Louisville, the Dukes will battle the Winthrop Eagles on Dec. 4. The Eagles are fresh off the heels of a season which saw them go 24-10 and earn the Big South Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, their second bid in the past four years (2017). They return redshirt sophomore forward D.J. Burns Jr — who averaged 12.5 points per game and earned Big South Conference Freshman of Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics the Year honors in 2019-20 — to an already Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics Duquesne’s Amari Kelly defends a Pitt lay-up try experienced bunch. Duquesne center Mike Hughes dives for a loose ball during a Dec. 14 win over Radford. in a 2018 contest. Pitt topped the Dukes, 74-53. After what is sure to be a packed slate in Lou- Hughes was the only Atlantic 10 player to lead his team in both blocks and steals last season. isville, the remainder of the Dukes’ non-confer- paign with less than 10 victories. ence schedule remains very fluid and subject to record and a perfect 18-0 mark in confer- ended up being the Dukes’ final game prior Duquesne — who finished last season modification, as will likely be the case with the ence play. This game is followed by a Jan. to the cancelation of the season due to the with a 21-9 record and a sixth-place con- majority of the season as the ongoing coronavi- 16 clash with rival St. Bonaventure in Ole- virus’ outbreak. ference finish prior to the coronavirus pan- rus pandemic continues to evolve. an, New York. Due to a construction delay, Duquesne demic halting all postseason competition Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports had previ- After two battle-testing road games, the will still have to wait to play home games — will likely benefit from more challenging ously reported that Duquesne was set to Dukes will host the Rhode Island Rams at the renovated UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. competition that this year’s schedule lays participate in a four-team event in India- on Jan. 20. It was the Rams who ended Last season, the Dukes split their 13 home out for them. napolis, joining the Cincinnati Bearcats and Duquesne’s 5-0 start in Atlantic 10 play games between PPG Paints Arena, Kerr Fit- After accepting an invitation to the Uni- Loyola-Chicago Ramblers while searching last season with a 22-point dismantling of ness Center (La Roche University’s arena) versity of Louisville’s Wade Houston Tipoff for a fourth participant. However, Roth- the Dukes. and UPMC Events Center (Robert Morris Classic, the Dukes are set to begin the sea- stein recently reported that Loyola-Chicago A trip to the Bronx for a meeting with University’s gym), winning nine of the con- son by participating in a multi-team event — best remembered for their miracle run to Fordham (Jan. 27) and a home tilt with the tests despite the unique circumstances. at Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center, along with the Final Four in 2018 — withdrew from the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (Jan. 30) will set the As the situation surrounding Duquesne’s a handful of other strong mid-majors and event due to a COVID-19 outbreak within stage for a rematch with Dayton, this time schedule evolves, don’t expect to have any college basketball bluebloods. its locker room, leaving the event’s overall in Pittsburgh, on Feb. 2. The game will be game be set in stone. The circumstances While Duquesne will not get the chance status in jeopardy. televised nationally on ESPN, marking a created by the pandemic are certain to to compete against top-tier competition Cincinnati — a member of the Ameri- testament to the growth the program has wreak havoc on college basketball sched- in host Louisville or the Big East’s Seton can Athletic Conference — has been one made in just under a handful of seasons un- ules across the country, and Duquesne’s is Hall Pirates, their three-game trip in Lou- of the country’s most consistent programs der Dambrot. certainly no exception. isville is still littered with games against over the past decade, having not missed an A home meeting with the VCU Rams on However, games will still be played, strong talent. NCAA Tournament since 2010. This suc- Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 7) precedes a two- and a season will still be fielded. Despite Following some schedule shuffling, cess was highlighted by a 2017-18 campaign game road trip that will see the Dukes get a a schedule that is guaranteed to be loaded Duquesne will tentatively begin its season which saw the Bearcats go 31-5 — all while five-day break before road contests with the with formidable and talented opponents, playing at Northern Kentucky University’s George Mason Patriots (Feb. 13) and David- Duquesne will certainly have the experi- BB&T Arena — as their home, Fifth Third son Wildcats (Feb. 17). ence and mentality required to win when Arena, underwent renovations. In 2019-20, The Dukes are tentatively scheduled to it matters most — March. under the direction of first-year head coach John Brannen — the former head man at Northern Kentucky — the Bearcats went For more Duquesne 20-10 and were likely on their way to earn- ing a tenth consecutive ticket to the NCAA Tournament. basketball-focused When Atlantic 10 play rolls around at the end of December, the Dukes will be well- prepared for the ensuing competition, but content, please visit that won’t make the journey any easier. Conference action begins with two road The Duke online at Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics matchups against the Saint Louis Billik- Duquesne guard Tavian Dunn-Martin guards ens (Dec. 30) and George Washington Co- Rhode Island’s Fatts Russell during a 2019 game. lonials (Jan. 2). The Dukes will return to www.duqsm.com.

November 19, 2020 basketball ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT 9 Johnny Depp faces repercussions after losing libel case Week’s rio scarcelli Events staff writer life in the spotlight does Cocoa and Cookies with not come without contro- DUASL Club A versy: this is no exception Nov. 19, @ 9 p.m. for high-profile celebrity Johnny Depp. After a five-month long Stop by the Union NiteSpot with libel trial, the actor lost his case Duquesne's ASL club for sweet against ex-wife Amber Heard –– treats, sign language and Bingo! all because of a 2018 newspaper Email [email protected] to sign up: article. Under a ruling of 14 alle- 25 slots are available. gations of physical assault against Depp, the courts found the arti- Socially Distanced Ballroom cle’s usage of the term ‘wife beat- Lesson er’ to be substantially true. Nov. 19 @ 8 p.m. Libel trials refer to the defa- mation of an individual through Go to Rockwell Hall for a les- public slandering. In this case, son in rhytmic dance! Email Depp used a 2018 article post- [email protected] for details. ed by The Sun titled “GONE POTTY: How can JK Rowling be ‘genuinely happy’ casting wife beater Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts film?” The use courtesy of flickr of the term ‘wife beater’ was held Renowned actor Johnny Depp faces defamation in terms of abuse allegations, posing as a detriment to his career. viable in the courts to be tried in London. This saw Depp and film took fans by surprise. ships than men, and since Heard it,” Schmitz said. “Regardless, I Heard's first meeting since their Inspired by the #MeToo move- had been the initial person to think the [#MeToo movement] upcoming divorce in May 2016. ment, a feminist action against cite abuse in the relationship, it and its values will eventually and The trial required both Depp unspoken male abuse, many did not seem all that outland- should be working in his favor. releases and Heard to appear in court for cases regarding physical assault ish,” said junior political science Abuse is abuse, and all victims 16 days as they examined the evi- have been brought to the public major Jess Schmitz. “At that deserve justice.” Plastic Hearts dence of the assault allegations. eye causing large corporations to time when stories about Harvey With many phone calls and Miley Cyrus Judge Justice Nicol released a take action immediately. Weinstein and Charlie Rose were interviews coming out that have Friday, Nov. 30th 585-paragraph ruling on Nov. 2, Sydney Spears, a freshman starting to make headlines, it Heard admitting to physically Cyrus' seventh studio album 2020 in The Sun’s favor. This forensic science major, said, “The made sense that those allegations assaulting Depp, a large turn- way viewers perceive [physical were made against Depp.” around is surfacing not only for rocks on with both covers was not the only loss that Depp from Metallica and original received as, days later, Warner assault cases] and their want to Many fans took to looking into the the case, but also the movement works inspired by the era. Bros. released a statement on speak out against them can go as Depp and Heard case after the ver- itself. As most of the allegations the matter. “We thank Johnny far as people not supporting the dict, and this resurfaced evidence of of assault are against men, this The Croods: A New Age for his work on the films to date. company that supports an alleged phone calls between the two from case is becoming popular enough Wednesday, Nov. 25th ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ is current- abuser. Scandals like Depp’s would their divorce in 2016. According to to broaden the perspective that ly in production, and the role take a while for a company’s repu- the leaked evidence, Heard admit- stands behind abuse." The Croods are back, but this of Gellert Grindelwald will be tation to go back to normal.” ted to throwing a vodka bottle at “This case is changing around time with competition: The recast.” Regardless of Depp’s resigna- him unprompted, which sliced off the way that people, more often Bettermans come to prove As a prominent actor from tion to the role, he still obtained the tip of his finger, landing him in than not, view men as abusers,” that they are "better" and the past three decades, Depp $10 million per his contract. the hospital to contract MRSA as a Spears said. “While people know "more evolved." result. Upon Depp asking if Heard that women can be indicted for believes that she is an abuser her- this too, it truly opens eyes as self, her response was that she was people get to see that come into “a 115-pound woman.” fruition with this case.” After stating that no one would In lieu of the public’s reac- believe Depp because he was a tion, fans have been petitioning man, Heard said, “No one is going to have Heard removed from the Capri's to believe that I am in a fight club cast of “Aquaman 2”, which is or that I used makeup and hair filming in 2021. Regardless of complaints to create fake bruising.” Because the support gathered to get her Depp never brought these claims resignation, Warner Bros. stated Wear Your Masks to the public himself, many fans it would be against her contract MASKS ARE SO COOL. felt it was implied that Heard’s to do so. You can match them to your outfits, statements of defense were pre- Schmitz said she feels as though keep your face warm in the winter, conceived notions set to corrobo- the same treatment should be given hide acne, cover your mouth when rate Depp. to Heard if she had abuse allega- you yawn - you could start a whole The Nov. 2 ruling was not the tions against her. collection of them! end of the case, however, as Depp “I highly encourage people to stay made plans to appeal the case and not support her career, just as In order for us to return for the Spring within U.S. courts in the near was done to Kevin Spacey, Harvey Semester, we must cherish these future. Reactions to the verdict Weinstein and other abusers in little things to protect ourselves and of the case only asserted this. the industry,” Schmitz said. those around us to ensure a smooth Whereas the 2016 court case was With more interviews being transition back home for the holidays met with criticism against him, conducted on the daily for the and back to campus upon our alleged the revival of their phone call upcoming appeal, the final ver- return. courtesy of flickr garnered enough publicity to do dict of the case is still unknown. the opposite. Until then, fans and the pub- Amber Heard has become a large controversy in media regarding Depp's verdict. Do your part. Schmitz said she believes that lic alike are taking note from It's up to us. Although there was no monetary the phone calls could play a great Depp and Heard in how alle- made himself known for roles in Think: is the risk really worth another loss, his reputation was lost to role in Depp’s appeal as they gations can damage someone’s movies spanning from “Edward lockdown? the libel case. This was some- were not used in the libel case to career. The demand for thor- Scissorhands” to “Pirates of Be smart and be safe on this much- thing, Depp implied, that would begin with. ough assessments of allegations the Caribbean.” His name is no needed break. stranger to the film industry, so last him far longer than a loss of “It is going to be hard to may be enough of a push to give millions ever would. turn that tide back in his favor, Depp justice. the news that Depp would lose -Capri Scarcelli his role in the next Harry Potter “Women on average are more especially since there isn’t near- likely to be abused in relation- ly as much media coverage on 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE A Q&A with Carrie Teresa on Black Celebrity journalism pion of the world. at the Stars,” in 2019.

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I wanted to throw that idea and the conversation below, is an of Johnson in his time, because he out all together because the under- insightful and informative look was such a ubiquitous celebrity. lying assumption of that is racist. at the Black press dating back to Because he was such a con- It's a racist ideology. It's the idea times of segregation without the troversial character, I thought that the only thing that has value efforts of the Black press. that was just a really interesting is what white America assigns it to The conversation with Teresa cultural question. I realized how have value. has been edited for brevity and much I enjoyed going through I wanted my work to be as far clarity. the archives and reading Black away from that as possible. So I Carrie Teresa: I had never press newspapers. I'm a student made the conscious decision to not learned about Black press journal- of popular culture, everyday cul- look at any mainstream press cov- Courtesy of library of congress ism, so I had no idea that news- ture. I'm a celebrity gossip kind erage at all, and to focus only on Johnson's celebrity presence reached beyond his career, making a cultural impact. papers like the Pittsburgh Courier of follower - just in my private the Black press with the proposi- included in the main picture. activist is, where they come from existed. I knew a little bit about the life. So the prospect of following tion that the most important Black Teresa: I never liked that idea, and what cultural function they abolitionist press pre-Civil War, other celebrities, essentially in celebrities of the time were the and I was never comfortable with serve for their readers and for but I didn't know that these news- the gossip pages of these news- Black celebrities of the Black press that idea. their fans. papers extended beyond the end of papers, seemed like this really covered and that they celebrated Especially back in the early There's less maybe of a question the Civil War to have these kinds of kind of novel topic to cover for and provided as exemplary models 1900s — which is my time period than there would be of, “why is this readerships that they had. I was so my dissertation. for the Black communities during — there was absolutely no diversity person talking? They don't know enamored with the editorial style And so that's what I did. I that period. in mainstream news outlets. We're what they're talking about. They and the approach to reporting and expanded my approach in look- Those are the Black celebrities operating under the Jim Crow don't belong in this conversation.” the investigative work that these ing at the framing of Johnson we should be talking about today regime of segregation and dis- There was that Fox News pundit newspapers did. That semester, as and Black press newspapers to in 2020. Those are the people who crimination. We didn't start to see who told LeBron James should I was studying the Black press and include an inductive reading of should have statues and public newsrooms diversify until the civil just dribble, or some mundane trying to figure out exactly what I Black person newspapers for a commemorations of them. Those rights movement. Even today, if offensive comment. James is obvi- wanted to do with it, my husband, 40 year period, 1900 to 1940. are the folks that are truly impor- you look at the numbers from like ously a really outspoken activist, who is a huge sports fan, con- So what other celebrities were tant. Some of those people overlap the Pew Research Center, news- and this amazing cultural force, vinced me that we should watch famous during that period and with the mainstream pioneers of rooms are not nearly as diverse as well as the most dominant bas- the six-hour documentary on Jack to figure out how they were cov- Jack Johnson, Hattie McDaniel, as they need to be to reflect their ketball player on the court. So the Johnson. ered if they were celebrated by Bert Williams, Jesse Owens and readership and America's popula- idea that LeBron James, with all of Unforgivable Blackness is a Ken Black journalists and fans, if Joe Lewis. Those people are tion — they’re still predominantly his influence, all of his resources, Burns PBS documentary that I had they were criticized, um, you incredibly important, they just white and male. So there's no way all of his experience navigating his absolutely no interest in watch- know, what were the repetitive happened to get mainstream that those newsrooms, populated career and his life wouldn't have a ing, because I am not interested in the way that they are, can tell the say in American culture and poli- sports. On a rainy Saturday night, story properly of new subjects who tics is just outlandish. he finally kind of convinced me don't look like them and share Q: How can the early days, all that we should sit down and watch their experience. the way from the Jim Crow era it, because he knew I was interest- Q: What kind of impact do you of celebrity Black journalism, ed and had always been interested feel that the representation of Black translate to today's social media in African-American culture, and celebrities has on the history of age of journalism? the cause for civil rights. That was celebrity journalism as a whole? Teresa: I can tell you, it still something I had always carried Teresa: Because of Black thinks that the mainstream press with me, and was probably why I press coverage of Black celeb- has a long way to go largely fell so in love with the Black press. rities, celebrity journalism as because of that newsroom We sat down and watched the doc- a whole has some social con- diversity issue. From what my umentary, and I fully expected to sciousness. What that means is students have reported, and fall asleep. And I did not. I was that when celebrity journalists from what I see them share on completely riveted by Johnson's cover their subjects, they have Facebook and Instagram, I know story. I was riveted by the idea that some frame of understanding of that the Internet has opened up he was as popular as a mass market why they might have an obliga- spaces for diverse voices to share celebrity, as he was in a time when tion, or a passion for social jus- viewpoints and to share experi- we really didn't have mass market Courtesy of library of congress tice causes. Because we have this ences that otherwise wouldn't entertainment mechanisms. Johnson led head-first with the beginning of Black representation in American boxing. frame of entertainer activists be available through the main- We had newspapers, we had from the Black press, we have stream press gatekeepers. some film — not much — we didn't frames that kept coming up over attention. It doesn't mean that some way to understand and to I think that that's a really posi- have TV, we didn't have radio. We and over again? And how could they are more important than cover with folks like Beyonce, tive thing. I see students retweet didn't have all the mechanisms of those frames help us to under- the folks who never did. So I who are not only incredibly tal- stuff and share stuff from things celebrity that makes celebrities so stand how Black celebrity cul- never looked at mainstream ented artists, but who are very like the shade room and other ubiquitous now in 2020, but yet ture works today? So once my newspapers as a result. active philanthropists and cul- sources that seems to be this Johnson was essentially being a dissertation was done in 2014, Q: There definitely is an opin- tural critics and activists. That kind of collection of exclusively household name and being this I got a book contract with the ion of where there's mainstream, Springsteen is is the lasting legacy of that cov- online sources that are grass- sort of larger-than-life character. University of Nebraska press. I and then Black media, where it erage from the Black press, is roots in nature, that people grav- He was a pioneer in sport. He was spent two years editing the proj- all really should just be one and that we actually have a frame to itate towards for this coverage. I the first Black heavyweight cham- ect, and it came out as “Looking not have prerequisites for you to be understand what an entertainer think that's a marvelous thing. November 19, 2020 arts & entertainment THE LAST WORD 11 Prayer for Unity Follow Visit from PRAYER- page 3 us on Christian Fellowship in the spring, told a tice of gratitude increases happiness, less- story of himself in 2006, outside Vickroy ens the chances of depression and alters the our Hall during his sophomore year, where he way an individual’s brain processes data. Twitter felt overwhelmed and angry — reflective of “Literally, your body was made to practice the cold, dark weather outside. thankfulness. Like the muscles of your body website “The year had been pretty hard already,” are made to be trained to perform in the Chase said. “I really felt like I had no direc- world through exercise and become stron- tion. I didn’t know why I was in the major ger and accomplish great feats,” he said. at I was in. I had a pretty significant relation- “Thankfulness is a muscle made to perform ship that was obviously approaching an and be exercised, and by using it, the world endpoint, and on top of that, I had finals accomplishes great feats.” next week.” Chase encouraged everyone to practice an He said that an older and wiser man out- attitude of gratitude, “as silly as the rhyme side of Vickroy Hall gave him advice “that is.” he won’t ever forget.” The Prayer for Unity service is a series “The older and wiser man said to me, of monthly prayers for unity sponsored by duqsm ‘Peter, you have to cultivate an attitude of Duquesne’s athletic department. Chris- gratitude,’” Chase said. ty hopes that December’s service will be @theduquesneduke 2020 has been that kind of a year, Chase broadcast on YouTube. .com said, and asked the attendees if they were experiencing peace. “Thankfulness, as it turns out, is the key to peace,” Chase said. “Thankfulness is actu- ally … one of the few things designed to get you through those challenges.” He cited clinical trials out of University of California Berkeley that suggest the prac- 12 THEDUQUESNEDUKE

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