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February 8, 2018 Volume 97 Number 21 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Duquesne Snow way of getting out of class New celebrates provost black welcomed history to campus MICHAEL MARAFINO staff writer RAYMOND ARKE news editor In February, Duquesne looks to honor an often overlooked part of As Duquesne forward to a new America’s past. The Office of Di- era laid out in its strategic plan, versity and Inclusion, along with the campus welcomed a new face multiple other groups, including to the role of provost and vice the Department of Psychology president of academic affairs. In a and the Black Student Union, will surprise ceremony on Feb. 1, Pres- be holding many events in order ident Ken Gormley announced to honor Black History Month. the end to a five-month search by Some of the events include Black introducing David Dausey to the Love Day on Feb. 22, an NAACP Duquesne community. Panel Discussion on Feb. 26, and Dausey, the provost and execu- the Chuck Cooper Classic Game on tive vice president at Mercyhurst Feb. 24. The full list of events can University and a national public be located in the Duquesne Uni- health expert, was introduced by versity Times. Gormley as a “consensus” pick The Chuck Cooper Classic basket- from the search committee. ball game, which is an annual event “[Dausey] is deeply committed at Duquesne, features the Duquesne to the Catholic Spiritan tradition, University men’s basketball team ... has a deep appreciation to di- playing Davidson College. versity ... [and] is a true scholar,” KATIA FAROUN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Students walk to class through snow and slush on Feb. 7. Duquesne operated normally through the poor winter weather. see FEB — page 2 see DAUSEY — page 3 Duquesne graduate makes history at small Oregon college LIZA ZULICK grounded in the liberal arts, staff writer which is what Linfield works and strives for, and someone who is One Duquesne graduate is blaz- looking to the future,” said Kerry ing a path through Linfield Col- Carmody, chair of the Presiden- lege’s history as he becomes their tial Search Committee. first black president. On July 1, Once the choices were narrowed 2018, Miles Davis will take the offi- down to two, the candidates were cial title of the president of Linfield given the opportunity to visit College in Oregon, the 20th in the each branch of Linfield College, institution’s 160 year history. the main campus in McMinnvile After beginning school at and the Linfield Good Samaritan Duquesne University in 1979, he School of Nursing in Portland, left one credit short of graduating and speak with students, faculty to join the Navy. It was not un- and board members. til 1991 when Davis received his “One of the things that I enjoyed bachelor’s degree in communica- doing was speaking to the stu- tions. He later returned to school dents,” said Davis. “Thinking back and achieved a doctorate in hu- to my time at Duquesne there were man and organizational sciences COURTESY OF YAMHILL VALLEY NEWS REGISTER great students. You always want from George Washington Univer- Miles Davis, a 1991 Duquesne graduate, has already made a mark as he’s set to become the first black president at Linfield. great people to hang out with. All sity and a master’s degree in hu- of the students were so inquisitive man resource development from where I am today,” Davis said. for the position. A search com- “We were looking to continue and that impressed me.” Bowie State University. Thomas L. Hellie, the current mittee made up of faculty mem- our history of stable leadership Davis will soon take his position “I have very fine memories of president of Linfield College, bers, employees and the student and find a candidate who would as president as soon as the 2017 Duquesne University. I am grate- is retiring after 12 years. Over body president had a vote in stay with Linfield for seven to ful for my education getting me to 100 applicants were considered who was chosen. 12 years, and someone who is see LINFIELD— page 12 opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... “Day of Love” Black Cultural Freshman ‘Man of is Inclusive ID Explained bowler perfect the Woods’ Valentine’s Day is How the Hill Farwell scores How the pop star not just for District influences perfect game amid tried country and romantic love ... art and literature ... first year ... became a disaster ... @theduquesneduke PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 9 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Groups organize Black History Month events POLICE briefs FEB— from page 1 This weather has got Grandpa Jeffery Mallory, director of PB sliping and sliding away like the Office of Diversity and Inclu- snow-body’s business. But that sion, was asked about the signifi- doesn’t seem to stop yinz kids cance of Black History Month to from being abominable snow- Duquesne. men and committing crimes. With Valentine’s Day coming up, “Celebrating African-American Grandpa PB hopes you stop lov- history is very significant to us,” ing the bad life and get a grip. Mallory said. “As with any other On Feb. 1, there was a car acci- ethnicity, race, the preserva- dent at Shingiss Street and Forbes tion and uplifting of events and Avenue. Charges were filed. activities that directly discuss On Feb. 4, a highly intoxicated their history is nothing short of student in front of Towers was special. Safeguarding such mo- taken to UPMC Mercy for treat- ments is critical to us as an office ment. She was referred to the Of- and university community.” fice of Student Life. Mallory also said that the Also on Feb. 4, a 19-year-old events are intended to include a male St. Martin resident was wide variety of activities to serve found intoxicated. He was taken as learning moments for people to UPMC Mercy and referred to of all interests and thoughts. the Office of Student Conduct. Racial issues are certainly still Talk about spilling your guts: of significant concern through- one student took that phrase out the country. In an August OLIVIA HIGGINS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER literally. On Feb. 4, a student A whiteboard outside the Black Student Union’s office advertises upcoming events in February that celebrate black heritage. was seen bent over and vomit- 2017 Gallup poll, 58 percent of ing on Seitz Street. The student Americans see racism as a “big was intoxicated and under 21. problem.” Several movements, dential candidate to do, approxi- costs” said Mallory. “As members “As an office, we are honored They were referred to the Office such as Black Lives Matter, be- mately 81 percent of 31 Duquesne of society at large, we each have the to promote diversity through a of Student Conduct, hopefully lieve that racism is still a signifi- freshmen questioned believe that unique ability to promote diversity variety of programs and initia- cleaned up. cant issue in the United States. it is important for their candidate in the societies we work and live tives,” Mallory said. “Perhaps There must have been a sly jag- According to a recent poll done to address race issues. in. At our core and inclusive of our most importantly, we take great off sneaking around the Power on campus, racism is a concern Mallory said that it is of utmost past history, we are a highly diverse pride in promoting diversity Center a few days ago. On Feb. among the campus community in importance to display diversity society in so many ways.” through simply treating our uni- 4, a student reported that their regards to how political candidates in the current political climate. Mallory related diversity to the versity members with the high- backpack had been stolen from act. When asked if addressing ra- “Promoting diversity in our so- inclusive community at Duquesne est amount of dignity and re- an unsecured locker. Campus cial issues is important for a presi- ciety should be safeguarded at all University. spect possible.” Police successfully recovered the bag. The case is active. Also on Feb. 4, a commuter stu- dent reported that his wallet was stolen while he was on the 4th Senate reaches deal, but shutdown still looms Floor of the Power Center. The case is active. AP — Senate leaders brokered Another person was struck a long-elusive budget agreement by a thief on Feb. 4. A student Wednesday that would shower reported that someone had re- the Pentagon and domestic pro- moved his wallet from a secured grams with an extra $300 billion locker in the 2nd Floor locker over the next two years. But both room. The wallet was discovered Democratic liberals and GOP tea and the lock was damaged. The party forces swung against the case is active. plan, raising questions about its On Feb. 5, several Duquesne chances just a day before the latest students were found to be in pos- government shutdown deadline. session of fake IDs. A non-traffic The measure was a win for Re- citation was issued to each. They publican allies of the Pentagon and were also referred to the Office of for Democrats seeking more for in- Student Conduct. On Feb. 5, a bike was stolen frastructure projects and combatting opioid abuse. But it represented a from the bike rack in front of AP PHOTO Vickroy. bitter defeat for many liberal Demo- crats who sought to use the party’s A TV in a Capitol press briefing room shows Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), House Minority Leader, in the process of an eight-hour filibuster advocating for a Republican promise on immigration legislation.