September 28, 2017 Volume 97 Number 07 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Admin To the windows, to the crawl Law grad announces chosen by new plan WH for for DU agency role

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The document is just five pag- A Duquesne Law School gradu- es long, with fewer than 1,800 ate has received attention from the words, but it was three years in White House. On Sept. 21, Dana the making. Baiocco, who graduated cum laude Duquesne University’s new in 1997, was nominated by the Strategic Plan, which is in its fi- Trump Administration to the posi- nal draft stage but has yet to be tion of commissioner on the Con- formally approved by the univer- sumer Product Safety Commission sity Board of Directors, will be the (CPSC) for a seven-year term. guiding document used to make The CPSC is the governmental decisions at Duquesne for the next agency that is concerned with “pro- five years, according to Duquesne tecting the public from unreason- President Ken Gormley. able risks of injury or death associ- “It takes this long to shrink it down ated with the use of the thousands to four-and-a-half pages,” Gormley of types of consumer products,” its explained with a laugh. “The goal website reads. The agency mostly was to get it down to a framework, functions as a regulatory force that more like a constitution.” creates new safety rules and inves- According to Gormley, key deci- tigates corporate neglect. sion makers at the university, as CPSC is currently composed of well as representatives of faculty, an acting chairman and four com- students and staff, worked together missioners. They work together to to distill their goals for the future of Kailey Love/Photo Editor enforce several federal safety laws Duquesne into five pillars, repro- Pittsburgh’s Cultural Trust hosted its Gallery Crawl in a number of downtown galleries on Sept. 22. Many DU students attended. see CPSC — page 3 duced here: 1. Duquesne will identify bold pathways to offer students the knowledge and skills they will need Science prof begins run for U.S. House seat for productive and fulfilling lives and careers in the 21st century. Kailey Love people … after [last] November, 2. Duquesne will become the re- photo editor it just seemed that it was time to gion’s flagship institution for commu- take it to a new level. As a scientist, nity engagement through mutually John Stolz, professor of envi- I bring a different perspective. We beneficial partnerships that advance ronmental microbiology and di- need policy that is science based, the city, the region and the world. rector of the Center for Environ- especially with things such as cli- 3. Duquesne’s academic programs mental Research and Education mate change,” he said. will transcend traditional boundaries, at Duquesne, is considering a ca- Addressing the unseasonably positioning it as a leader in interdisci- reer change. warm temperatures at the end of plinary and interprofessional programs. Unofficially declared back in September, as well as the Category 4. Duquesne will create a vibrant February, Stolz will be running Five hurricanes that have been bat- campus community that fosters the against incumbent Keith Rothfus tering the Gulf Coast and the Ca- achievements of its talented faculty, (R-PA) for Pennsylvania’s 12th ribbean for almost a month, Stolz students and staff. District House seat come Novem- places high priority on addressing 5. Duquesne will encourage an ber 2018. He officially began his the issue of climate change in his entrepreneurial spirit that will allow campaign at the end of July. campaign. An avid environmen- it to creatively steward University as- “It’s going, and it’s very excit- Courtesy of John Stolz’s Campaign Website talist, he participated in both the sets, adapt to changing environments ing,” Stolz said of the start of his John Stolz, environmental science prof, is challenging Keith Rothfus for Congress. March for Science and the People’s and enhance its financial vitality to campaign. Climate March in Washington D.C. fulfill its mission for a new era. Since he officially announced issues that impact his potential to protect people’s heart and earlier in the spring. One thing that might appear his intent to run for Congress, he constituents. home” and use his expertise in So far throughout his career, to be missing from these five pil- has been participating in commu- After a 27-year career at environmental issues to make a Stolz has researched topics span- lars is any mention of Duquesne’s nity events and meeting people Duquesne, Stolz hopes to “be a greater impact. ning from arsenic in the poultry across the district to garner sup- voice for the people and to bring “One of the things that I’ve done see PLAN — page 3 port and better understand the attention to the fact that we have in my career here is work with see STOLZ — page 3 opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... “Little Rocket Fall Records The Duke’s Man” Fashion Broken Music September is a month Why Trump’s use Tips and tricks that If it ain’t Baroque, to remember for tennis of social media is blend cozy with don’t fix it ... dangerous ... stylish ... star Isaacs ...

@theduquesneduke PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 9 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE bluff briefs Creation Conference addresses water issues

Device repair kiosk Gabriella DiPietro opens in Student Union staff writer The Office of Computing and Water is something that everything needs for life, Technology Services began a yet it’s a resource that is quickly shrinking. This im- partnership with StayMobile, a portant issue is one of the many aspects of the glob- national phone repair company. al water crisis that are further discussed at the third The StayMobile Repair Ki- annual Integrity of Creation conference hosted by osk is located on the second Duquesne University. floor of the Student Union, The conference is an academic event celebrat- next to the Starbucks. The ing the university’s Spiritan mission, originally stand is staffed by a technician commissioned by former President Charles J. who can assist students about Dougherty. The conference planning committee their repair options. selected the topic due to the urgency regarding The kiosk is open during most global flourishing. Union hours. The committee invited six of the leading schol- ars in the field of environmentalism, specifically in regard to water, to speak at the event. The speak- POLICE briefs ers’ presentations aim to stimulate a deeper under- Dejah Braggs/Staff Photographer standing about the crisis that the world is facing in The Monongahela River flows by. The DU Integrity of Creation conference this week focuses on water issues. Boy you kids have been at it regard to water through scientific, lawful, ethical the first presenter, Nancy G. Love, a professor at the subject, and to engage the scholars in a conversa- again. I am getting plain, old and religious viewpoints. University of Michigan, on Wednesday, and Rob- tion about them,” Amery stressed. “This confer- tuckered out trying to follow Gerard Magill, the chair of the conference ert Glennon, a professor of law at the University of ence helps in enhancing Duquesne University’s along with all your nonsense and committee and professor of healthcare ethics Arizona, on Thursday. Love’s presentation is titled, reputation as a place that pays attention to new criminal activity. It’s harder than at Duquesne, highlighted the importance of the “Water Infrastructure in Shrinking and Expand- research, as well as a place where new academic keeping up with those Kardashi- world’s water epidemic. ing Cities: The Impact on Water Quality and Public ideas are shared and debated.” ans or whoever! Back in my day, “The topic is a pivotal issue globally because the Health,” and Glennon’s is titled, “Moral Stewardship The event also features presentations on “Liv- the only thing us kids did were lack of clean water can threaten the human species of Our Most Precious Resource: Water.” ing the Preservation of Nature in the Amazon” chores and respecting our elders. and the planet’s environment,” Magill said. “Stu- Hussein Amery, the director of the division of from Spiritan Bishop Mário Clemente Neto, “Our On Sept. 22, a GPS was sto- dents will hear fascinating presentations by the most humanities, arts and social sciences at the Colorado Parched Earth: A Catholic Ecofeminist Response to len from inside a vehicle on prominent experts in this highly controversial topic.” School of Mines, gave a talk titled, “The Water, Food the Global Water Crisis” from Rachel Hart Winter, the Forbes surface parking lot. The conference takes place Wednesday, Sept. 27 and Energy Nexus in the Middle East: A Focus on the director of the Siena Center at Dominican Uni- Ever heard of a paper map? No- at 7 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 28 at 8 a.m. until late Saudi Arabia.” His presentation aims to explain the versity and “Sustainable Water Conservation Strat- body wants to take those. in the afternoon. The event is free and open to the interdependence between water, food and energy egies in a Living Building” from the executive direc- Goodness me, this crime is public, and there will be live streaming of the pre- and how this complex connection produces vulner- tor of Phipps Conservatory, Richard Piacentini. giving me flashbacks to before sentations worldwide. abilities that could affect national security. More information about the conference and its most of you were born, the President Ken Gormley kicked off both days of the “Conferences like this allow specialists and speakers, including the schedule, is available on the 1990s, with this crime. Also event with some welcoming remarks, followed by students to learn about the latest research on the conference website at www.duq.edu/ioc. on Sept. 22, a resident student stole a skateboard from anoth- er student who is a commuter. The case was referred to the Of- DU grad faces Senate approval for new job fice of Student Conduct. Keep an eye out, this crime CPSC — from page 1 fighting dream team might be better than the Avengers. such as the Consumer Product Duquesne Police helped Pitts- Safety Act, the Child Safety Protec- burgh Police with an arrest on tion Act and the Federal Hazardous Sept. 23. The suspect was a Substances Act. non-affiliate of the university, Baiocco joined the Pittsburgh but when searched was found branch of the national Jones Day to have three Duquesne tassel law firm in 1998 and became a caps with no sales receipt. partner in 2007. She helped to On Sunday, a female Duquesne found the Boston branch of Jones student was found intoxicated in Day in 2011, where she is a partner, Towers. She was taken to Mercy a White House press release said. Hospital by Pittsburgh medics. Baiocco, who had received her The offender was referred to the undergraduate degree in journal- Office of Student Conduct. ism from Ohio University in 1988 On Monday, the resident di- before going to Duquesne Law, rector placed a call to DUPO started her legal career as a clerk about drug paraphernalia found for a Western Pennsylvania District Courtesy of the CPSC website in a St. Martin room. Police Court Judge, according to her biog- The current members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, from left to right: Robert Adler, Elliot Kaye, Acting Chair- man Ann Marie Buerkle, Marietta Robinson and Joseph Mohorovic. DU alum, Baiocco, was nominated to fill Robinson’s seat. reported and confiscated the raphy on the Jones Day website. paraphernalia and the students The firm’s biography describes several mid-2000s lawsuits over Solicitor General of the United being “superstitious.” were sent to the always packed Baiocco as “known for strategic busi- their selling and recall of some States on Sept. 19. Jones Day She did say that Duquesne was Office of Student Conduct. ness advice and high-intensity tri- 14 million lead-painted toys. The also represents the Trump cam- “her favorite place in the world” Also on Monday, a St. Ann als involving mass torts, consumer CPSC, the commission Baiocco paign committee, the Republican and praised President Ken resident reported a theft. The and industrial products, and medical is now nominated to, hit Mattel National Committee, and several Gormley and Law School Dean case is still active. devices.” She was named a “leading with a $2.3 million fine. It was the Trump political action commit- Maureen Lally-Green. lawyer” on a number of issues such highest fine ever levied by the or- tees, according to an article on Colleen Derda, communica- as product liability and mass tort de- ganization for a product violation, Law.com. Reporting by the New tions director for the Duquesne EmailTips fense by The Legal 500 website. according to the Law360 website. York Times found that, as of June School of Law, said that Lally- We want your input! As a lawyer, Baiocco has primar- Jones Day has been a favorite 2017, the Trump campaign had Green does not comment on ily worked on behalf of corporations law firm for the Trump White paid Jones Day $545,000 for its pending nominations and would The Duke’s news section faced with civil lawsuits. House. The White House Coun- services representing the cam- wait until after the Senate confir- would love to hear from you “Dana counsels clients on minimiz- sel, Donald McGahn II, was a paign in election matters and for mation process. about stories. See something on ing risks, regulatory and reporting Jones Day lawyer. In January the firm’s advisement on legal David Petrou, global public campus that just doesn’t make obligations, warranties, and CPSC 2017, Jones Day announced in issues regarding the continuing communications manager for sense? You can send your tips product recalls,” her biography read. a statement that 14 other firm Russia investigations. Jones Day, did not reply to a re- and story ideas to News Edi- She was part of a Jones Day lawyers would serve in various Baiocco said she preferred to quest for comment. tor Raymond Arke at arker@ team that represented Mattel White House positions. One, Noel wait to comment further until after The White House Press Office did duq.edu. Inc., a toy company, through Francisco, was confirmed as the her nomination hearing due to her not reply to a request for comment.

September 28, 2017 News THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 Strategic plan outlines the future Grove City, DU strike PLAN — from page 1 nursing degree deal Catholic Spiritan heritage — but Gormley pointed out that the Michael Marafino Grove City and Duquesne pro- document’s preamble begins with staff writer vides an excellent return on the the story of Duquesne’s founding investment for students, the Of- by Spiritan priests more than 100 Duquesne Nursing has anoth- fice of Marketing and Communi- years ago. er new partner. As of Sept. 21, cations at Duquesne said. “[The Catholic Spiritan heart of Duquesne University announced Members of the faculties of Duquesne] is supposed to be running its agreement with Grove City both schools have expressed their throughout the plan,” Gormley said. College, a small, Christian liberal excitement for the agreement. “It is really meant to just infuse itself arts and sciences college about “We are excited to partner with into every aspect of this University’s 50 miles north of Pittsburgh. Duquesne University School of life, which, frankly, it does.” The agreement allows a maxi- Nursing to provide our graduates Gormley said this is one area that mum of four high-achieving with another path to a rewarding everyone involved in drafting the graduates of Grove City College and impactful career where they plan agreed on. to earn a Bachelor of Science de- can demonstrate their leadership Megan Klinefelter /Staff Photographer “The understanding that the fact gree in Nursing (BSN). and serve the common good,” Dr. Duquesne released details of its strategic plan for the upcoming several years. that we’re a Catholic, Spiritan univer- The agreement will begin in the Robert Graham, provost and vice sity and really the only one of its kind dent-centered decision-making was in the planning process. Accord- fall of 2018, and it involves classes president for Academic Affairs at in the world — people understood the choice to replace the faculty-only ing to Daher, he met with his com- that are included in Duquesne’s Grove City College, said. and agreed that that is one of the key dining hall on the 6th floor of the mittee of about five people several BSN program. It requires candi- Dr. Mary Ellen Glasgow, dean things that makes us distinct, even Student Union with Career Services, times over the last year to discuss dates to have completed the prop- of the Duquesne’s School of Nurs- though we may look similar to other which is currently in the basement of the first pillar. One suggestion he er prerequisite credits, obtained ing, also displayed her enthusi- institutions on paper,” Gormley said. Rockwell Hall. made was for Duquesne to place a a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences asm for the partnership. He also explained that it’s no “The faculty dining hall was regu- stronger emphasis on career devel- at Grove City College and main- “We are very excited to wel- accident that the first pillar of larly losing money, which meant opment for all students, regardless tained at least a 3.0 GPA. come ambitious, intelligent, mis- the plan is about “student-cen- that, in essence, the students, of school or major. Grove City College has a no- sion-driven nursing majors from teredness.” through their tuition dollars, were “Career Services does a good job table reputation as a hub for Grove City College to Duquesne “[This pillar] used to be in the subsidizing the faculty dining hall,” with certain majors — it’s easy to get an innovation, along with its repu- University, Glasgow said. “This middle of the plan somewhere, and Gormley explained. internship in the business school and tation of striving for academic partnership is an ideal way to I physically moved it to number one Former Student Government some of the healthcare professions are excellence and faith-building. It further the academic aspirations on purpose,” Gormley said. “I want Association President and senior the same way — but there are a lot of oth- is ranked in the top 382 Best Col- of future nursing majors.” the students to be the polestar of all economics major James Daher was er students at this school,” Daher said. leges according to The Princeton Duquesne University School decision-making.” chosen to be the representative for For the full text of the plan, visit Review college rankings. The of Nursing is widely reputable in Gormley said one example of stu- the undergraduate student body www.duq.edu/strategicplan. combined reputations of both see NURSING — page 11 Enviromental prof PGH named in Brookings report

Alex Wolfe seeks to staff writer It seems like Pittsburgh is be- unseat incumbent coming more and more of a popu- lar place to work, according to a report published by the Brookings STOLZ — from page 1 that Sanders “has done a lot to Institute. Brookings named Pitts- reawaken this idea of getting back burgh as a ‘Global Innovation City’ impacting consumers and farm- to people,” which is something he and includes many suggestions. ers to exploring how the shale- also hopes to achieve if he takes The 75-page report comes with a gas industry affects people. He office. He also looks up to Fran- detailed list of recommendations has been active in promoting a ken because, “he came from a for what Pittsburgh needs to do new technology called biodiges- different perspective, but he’s an in order to maintain its status as a tion, which converts waste (both incredibly smart individual and rising hub of innovation. agricultural and municipal) into makes a lot of sense.” The Pittsburgh region already natural gas for transportation While concerning himself with en- spends 2.5 times the national Kailey Love/Photo Editor and electricity. He also uses solar vironmental issues, Stolz also places average on university research Pittsburgh was honored for being an innovation and technological business hub. panels for his own home. importance on addressing mounting and development, but that will “Most importantly, there are so- student loan debt, with four percent have to increase further to keep Brookings Institute takes notice. into these innovation hubs in a lutions. They exist,” he said. guaranteed loans as part of his cam- up with other cities in the global This distinction is not lost on Bill Ge- big way. In addition to academic research, paign platform. economy, according to Cato In- nerett, Vice President for Commu- “Every freshman business stu- Stolz has also been active in the com- “Coming from an academic career, stitute, a renowned public policy nity Engagement at Duquesne, who dent has to take a class called munity prior to running for office. education is the key to the future. I research group. says the report excites him. ‘First Year Innovation Experi- He has worked with the city’s resil- would hope that the students that Brookings recommends what it “Pittsburgh has the potential to ence,’’ Smajda explained, “And the ience office as part of their climate are registered to vote in the district ... calls “innovation clusters” in “ad- create a new and different model program is mostly focused on the action plan, and also collaborated are able to support the campaign and vanced manufacturing, life scienc- for one - [a model] that has wide development of innovation hubs.” with numerous communities across vote for me, because I will represent es and autonomous systems,” and and far-reaching positive benefits Not only has the business school the state on issues related to natural students as well. They are the future.” while other Pittsburgh strengths for all people that live in our com- required the class, but it is also gas development. As someone who has worked with include corporate development munity,” he explained. built around a larger competition One of four Democrats challeng- students throughout his career, Stolz and financial technology, the re- The administration has been to develop a successful plan for the ing Rothfus so far, Stolz said that pledges to be a voice for students at port describes these three areas of hard at work, with President creation of a Pittsburgh innova- he believes he is the strongest con- Duquesne and across the district that innovation are Pittsburgh’s most Gormley spearheading a new tion hub in Uptown, with the win- tender “because of my background, he hopes to represent. dynamic fields of investment. plan for university involvement ner being awarded a scholarship. my established record of my ser- “Let’s make this happen, because However, these innovation clus- in a new “innovation and entre- The business school also runs vice to the community, [and] the the thing that gets me excited is ters need to be managed, and for preneurship ecosystem,” which, the Small Business Development fact that I’ve worked with city and walking into the classroom, [seeing] that, the Brookings report pre- Generett explained, was one of Center (SBDC) which provides county government to bring proj- my Environmental Biology class for scribes the launch of a partnership the reasons he was hired. support services to a variety of ects to success.” the first time and seeing all these stu- known as ‘InnovationPGH.’ At Duquesne, students may businesses throughout the region, Stolz cites Senator Bernie Sand- dents, and knowing the reason why While some of these developments not be aware of the city’s devel- and was was deeply involved in ers (D-VT) and Senator Al Fran- they’re in that class is because they are well-established, the progress opments, but according to fresh- the founding of Urban Innova- ken (D-MN) as sources of inspira- care about the environment and they bears a second look now that major man marketing major Troy Sma- tion21, another urban develop- tion that he admires. He believes care about the future,” he said. international think tanks like The jda, the business school is getting ment group, headed by Generett. 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff editorial 113 College Hall Pens accept invite to White 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 House, disappoint fans On Sept. 24, the Pittsburgh Pen- editorial staff guins officially announced that they will be joining President Donald editor-in-chief Leah Devorak Trump for a ceremony at the White news editor Raymond Arke House in honor of the team’s fifth opinions editor Shivani Gosai features editor Ollie Gratzinger Stanley Cup Championship, which it a&e editor Zach Landau won back in June. sports editor Adam Lindner The acceptance of the invitation photo editor Kailey Love came immediately after National Foot- asst. photo editor Bryanna McDermott ball League players were criticized by layout editor Hallie Lauer Trump for taking a knee during the national anthem in order to protest administrative staff police brutality. Elaborating on his dis- adviser Bobby Kerlik ad manager Madison Pastrick taste for the so-called disrespectors of the United States flag, Trump said he email us: [email protected] wished owners would see a protesting player and yell, “Get that son of a b***h off the field!” In light of this disturbing remark further showcasing the president’s ha- tred of certain groups, the Penguins’ An awake decision to accept Trump’s invitation is incredibly irresponsible and shows nothing but complacency to immoral- heart is like a ity on the part of the organization. Granted, the fact that the team didn’t sky that pours say no is somewhat – albeit very mini- mally – understandable. Most of the light. players are foreign white men whose Cartoon by Jordan Callahan lives have never revolved around much other than hockey, a sport of privilege that takes a lot of money to play due to Hafiz the viewpoint travel expenses, ice time and high equip- ment costs. These players’ backgrounds India should not be turning away the Rohingya in time of need don’t let them fully understand the im- T pact of the Trump administration, so You just read Now tweet The international community Home Minister Rajnath Singh, the and (ironically) Nobel Peace Prize making political statements is far from our thoughts. us yours. and media have identified the Ro- Rohingya are “illegal immigrants.” Laureate. Tibetan Buddhist leader, their biggest concerns. hingya as the most persecuted mi- Some people are debating that this is the Dalai Lama, urged her to speak But that is no excuse. With this @TheDuquesneDuke nority in the world. The Rohingya unjustifiable due to the fact that In- out in a recent letter, ”I appeal to invitation, the Penguins had the op- are a stateless minority with a long dia is legally bound by the UN prin- you and your fellow leaders to portunity to make a strong statement history of persecution in Myanmar, ciple of “non-refoulement”, which reach out to all sections of society to both their fans and the president, a mainly Buddhist country, and forbids a country to try to force asy- to try to restore friendly relations a statement saying that bigotry and are in need of a safe place to live. lum seekers to return to a country in throughout the population in a the mistreatment of others will not They began to flee the country on which they would be in dan- spirit of peace and reconciliation.” be tolerated. As public figures and August 25 after the killings of ger of life-threatening “As a fellow Buddhist and No- role models for people of all different editorial nine border police in Oc- persecution. bel Laureate, I am appealing to backgrounds, these men ought to be tober 2016. Myanmar “Any nation has a you and your colleagues once standing up against the hatred that troops began attempts to right, and indeed more to find a lasting and hu- Trump constantly tries to instill in the policy drive them out, such as a responsibil- mane solution to this festering American people. The Duquesne Duke is the student- burning their villages ity, to consider problem,” he said Sure, the decision could have been written, student-managed newspaper and attacking civil- security risks, Varun Gandhi, a member of the executive, barring the players from ex- of Duquesne University. It is published ians. Currently, over but that can- Indian parliament, is asking the pressing their opinions until it comes every Thursday during the academic year except during semester breaks and 480,000 people are not be confused government to keep in mind “the time to say who will actually attend, be- holidays, and prior to final exams. The without homes. as an excuse to rich Indian tradition” of helping cause players do, in fact, have the choice Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- The Rohingya have knowingly force refugees. India has taken in over to personally skip out on the trip if they ions of the editors of The Duke and does fled to neighboring coun- an entire group 200,000 refugees, stateless peo- wish. But even so, simply accepting the not necessarily reflect the views of the students, faculty, administration, stu- tries in Southeast Asia, of people back ple and asylum seekers, accord- invitation has made both the organiza- dent government or the University pub- one of those being India. It’s to a place where ing to the UN Refugee Agency. tion and the sport of hockey look ter- lications board. Op-ed columns do not estimated that 40,000 people they will face certain After living in Myanmar for rible in these detrimental times. reflect the opinions of The Duke, but rather are the sole opinions of the col- are taking refuge from the vio- persecution and a high generations and countlessly being Traditionally, it’s important for a umnists themselves. lence in India, and now the likelihood of severe denied citizenship, the Rohingya sports team to do its jobs and keep Shivani Gosai Indian government is calling human rights abuses are deserving of safety and rec- winning games for its city, but right Letters policy for them to be deported. opinions editor and death,” Daniel ognition. The treatment of these now, nothing about this country is tra- Letters to the editor must be typed, double-spaced and include the writ- It is wrong to try to return Sullivan of Refugees refugees is what the UN is calling, ditional – especially its president. This er’s name, school/department and people to a place of abuse, especially International told BBC News. “textbook ethnic cleansing”. These means that it’s time to forget about the phone number for verification. Letters considering that they have nowhere Technically yes, the Rohingya are people are deserving of a shel- ways of old and actually start combat- should be no longer than 300 words else to go. This is incredibly disap- illegal migrants. But migrants are ter, food and medical aid, and it’s ing the current moral crisis that has and should be delivered to The Duke office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed pointing news to hear since Hindu- divided into two different groups: against Hindu values to turn away been brought about by Trump. to [email protected] by 5 p.m. ism is considered a religion of peace, economic and refugee. Economic someone in dire circumstances Even though many of the players Tuesday. The editors reserve the right with an emphasis on non-violence migrants that are simply there for like these. As a Hindu myself, I’m aren’t from America, they are still living to edit any and all submitted copies. All letters must be verified before being against all creatures. If the Rohing- job purposes may be deported, but ashamed of India’s decision to turn and working here, representing one of published. ya return to Myanmar, they will be refugees are protected under the a blind eye to the apparent geno- its most important cities on an interna- killed, and their blood will be on the Indian constitution (Article 14- cide of these helpless people. If tional scale. They’re also serving as role Corrections/clarifications hands of the Indian government. Right to Life, Article 21- Personal India will not save them, it’s up to models for people of all racial, ethnic Readers should report any story or photo error to The Duke. All legitimate The government is calling for the Liberty). other countries to stop this crime and socioeconomic backgrounds. Be- errors will be corrected in print the fol- deportation of the refugees, claim- Many leaders have come out to against humanity and provide ref- cause of this, players must start sticking lowing edition. ing that they have ties to the Islamic express their concern for the Ro- up for what is good rather than simply State and Pakistan’s Intelligence hingya, except for Aung San Suu Shivani Gosai is a senior journal- succumbing to the wills of those who Contact ism major and can be reached at Network ISI. According to India’s Kyi, Myanmar’s state counselor sign their paychecks. email [email protected] [email protected]. Opinions 5 How to start a war in 140 characters or less networking process, and it’s an enough ban on transgender folks hurricane that left Puerto Rico excellent way to spread informa- serving in the military, which he in a state of utter devastation, he tion to an innumerable amount of tweeted about instead of holding couldn’t help but bring up banks people all at once. The issue here an official press conference like a and debts and other things that has nothing to do with the fact rational adult, this feels like an- you’d think he’d prioritize below that Trump tweets (Barack Obama other prime example of his fault- the loss of actual human life. tweeted, too), but the concern in- ridden inconsistency and awkward Social media serves to connect stead resides within how he utilizes indiscretion. the world by a series of invisible social media. His Twitter rhetoric promotes strings. We have limitless access It’s irresponsible. the specific breed of American di- to foreign language, world news, It’s sloppy. visiveness that’s been spreading cultural education and political It’s even contradictory: In 2013, like the Black Death Plague. Trump happenings in a way that’s never he tweeted on the topic of the and his cronies preach a narrative before been possible. We hold in Washington Redskins regarding that calls out the opposition as eas- our hands a tool that could an- Obama’s proposition to change ily-offended “snowflakes,” while swer almost every question one their name to be less culturally they, in the very next breath, burn could think to ask, and yet our insensitive, writing, “President their $100 sports jerseys and rush president uses it to call Rosie should not be telling the Wash- into name-calling on social media O’Donnell fat. Courtesy of Salon ington Redskins to change their the very moment someone dares The role of Commander-in- Twitter announced they will not be deleting Trump’s “Little Rocket Man” tweet be- name-our country has far bigger to exercise their First-Amendment Chief demands a certain level of cause they believe it keeps people “informed about what’s happening in the world.” problems! FOCUS on them, not right to peaceful protest. responsibility that Trump has [sic] nonsense.” We should demand more out of proved himself incapable of dem- Ollie Gratzinger and crippling debt, but the nation’s Conveniently, Trump has changed our president. We should demand onstrating time and time again. features editor commander-in-chief has been using his tone now that he’s the president a level of professionalism from the His duty is to the American people Twitter as a platform to promote the that does, in theory, have bigger is- man tasked with leading our na- – all of them, whether they stand Did Donald Trump just start a questionable principles upon which sues to worry about than football. tion, and we should refuse petty- or kneel or protest or comply. war via Twitter? he’s built his ideological empire. For example, the looming threat of for-petty’s-sake mentality that’s For a country that prides itself According to Ri Yong-ho, North From his recent post calling for the nuclear war. Or the fact that his sup- making America the laughing- on its freedom, Trump seems to Korea’s foreign minister, the answer prompt firing of anyone who takes porters are rallying with torches and stock of the United Nations. do all in his power to ensure that is yes. And, of course, calling the lead- a knee during the national anthem, armbands, painting a picture eerily Instead of turning to Twitter America is only the land of the er of a so-called “rogue nation” with to publicaly announcing – and tak- reminiscent of one of the darkest to call terrorists “losers,” Trump free for those who agree, all while nuclear capabilities “Rocket Man” ing pride in – his pardoning of anti- chapters in modern history. should pay attention to the very cyberbullying his opposition and in a formal speech before the UN immigration bad-cop Joe Arpaio, To add to his inconsistency, he real, dangerous people and ide- tactlessly tweeting from his golf probably didn’t do much to help the Trump’s tweets read like those of a tweeted a message of thanks to the ologies that are making Ameri- course while the world falls apart. United States’ international image, middle-school cyberbully with noth- LGBT community in June of 2016, ca – and the world – that much We know that Donald Trump but this isn’t the first time Trump’s ing better to do with his time. It’s not promising to “continue to fight” for less worse. It took him two days can start a war in 140 characters or tweets have stirred controversy. Un- like he has a country to run or any- them while Hillary Clinton “brings to rebuke the heinous showing less. But how many characters will fortunately, I doubt it will be the last. thing, right? in more people that will threaten of white nationalism in Charlot- it take for him to assume responsi- Social media is as fundamental Granted, social media can be an [their] freedoms and beliefs.” tesville weeks ago, and when he bility and be the kind of leader the to our generation as avocado toast irreplaceable and vital tool in the In light of his not-controversial- finally made a post about the United States needs and deserves? Puerto Rico deserves more attention from government Hallie Lauer worsened by the storm. layout editor So why isn’t the United States doing any- thing to help? In 1998, the United States When Ivan hit, the government re- came to the aid of Puerto Rico when it sponded. When Katrina hit, the govern- was struck by a Category 3 hurricane. The ment responded. When Matthew, Harvey United States Army Corps of Engineers and Irma hit, the government sent their donated one million pounds of ice and resources to help those in trouble. When water to the island and provided teams to Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and the help clear the debris. For Hurricane Ma- U.S. Virgin Islands, the executive branch ria, House Speaker Paul Ryan said that was abnormally quiet in a time when it Congress is working with the presidential would have been appropriate to use its so- administration to “ensure necessary re- cial media platform. sources get to the U.S. territory,” but the Puerto Rico, which is an American ter- earliest date that has been mentioned for ritory, has been largely without power for those resources to be put together is the almost a week. The category 4 hurricane first or second week of October. The U.S. knocked out all the power lines around Navy has also said that they will deploy a the island, power lines which the island’s medical facility, but it is not set to deploy government doesn’t have the money to re- for another 5 to 9 days. Courtesy of NBC News place. The communication in Puerto Rico is That is too late. Almost 97 percent of the island’s 3.4 million residents have been without power for one week, and cut off. With the risk of a dam crumbling, People are going to die, not from the half the residents do not have running water, according to CNN. Puerto Rican officials had to walk from storm, but from starvation, dwindling medi- house-to-house to warn nearby citizens to cal supplies and a lack of clean drinking These are American citizens and when this tually able to make a difference. If we want evacuate. According to a report done by water. This is not a political discussion, it happened in Florida and Texas, the gov- to continue to call ourselves the greatest CNN, hospitals are running on generators is a humanitarian one. While the President ernment was quick to send resources to nation in the world, we need to do better. and have no idea how long they are going of the United States is busy tweeting about help those people get back on their feet. If you want to do better, you can donate to last; none have any running water and what professional football players are doing, But for some reason, that same desire to money to help Puerto Rico to the follow- are running low on other supplies – putting people are fighting to rebuild even a fraction help people in need is gone.This shouldn’t ing links: even more lives in danger. of what they once had. even be a question of whether or not they http://unidosporpuertorico.com/en/ Aside from the lack of power, all of Puer- That is unacceptable. These are people are American citizens. We should be will- https://hispanicfederation.org/donate to Rico’s agriculture has been wiped out, in need. They don’t need a visit from Presi- ing to offer our help to any country in The Duquesne Psychology Clinic will also meaning many people may also face star- dent Trump (which he has said he will do, need. So maybe instead of tweeting to NFL have a meeting on Thursday Sept. 28 at vation. The New York Times reported that but with no date set) they need water, blan- and NBA players, the president could call 5:30 p.m in English and October 4 at 5:30 the island has lost $780 million in agricul- kets and help. upon reservists or stop deploying troops to p.m in Spanish for anyone who is experi- tural revenue. The island was already in an Puerto Rico is getting minimal aide, and Afghanistan for a bit, and send them to a encing grief or distress at these events. Both extended economic crisis that is only being it is not coming from the United States. place where they will be welcomed and ac- sessions will be held in Rockwell Hall 227.

Opinions September 28, 2017 6 FEATURES Women’s fall fashion 2017 ket and head off to class. Now, The beginning of fall is one Jamie crow & we can! Well, sort of. of the most confusing times of Madeline Bartos Glorified blankets have come the year, and trying to pick out staff writers into style, being marketed as an outfit when it’s 50 degrees kimonos, ponchos and shawls, in the morning and 80 in the all is here, and while the and while they might look like afternoon is a huge challenge. weather might not be on a piece of high fashion, in real- That’s where layering comes in, track with our excitement ity, they’re just a piece of fabric and one of the most versatile F usually with some fringe at- options for layering is the clas- for everything apple and pump- kin flavored, it’s time to start tached. They come in a variety sic cardigan. thinking about fall fashion. This of patterns, from plaid to floral Cardigans have come a long year, we’ve compiled a list of to basic color blocks, and they way since their creation. Sup- some of the best pieces to style can be styled a number of ways. posedly, cardigans are mod- for layering and comfort, with The best part about wear- eled after waistcoats that were an emphasis on comfort. Now ing glorified blankets is that worn by the British during the you can roll out of bed and into they allow you to stylishly lay- Crimean War. Their popular- an equally cozy outfit. er while remaining comfort- ity steadily increased until Mr. able. Slip one of them on over Rogers made them his staple on Blankets your shoulders, style it with a his TV show. Arguably, it was Ollie Gratzinger/Features Editor basic top, leggings and a pair Mr. Rogers who brought cardi- For those cold mornings that become hot days, layer up! Shorts or skirts with gans to the forefront of fall fash- a sweater is as fashionable as it is comfortable. Add a scarf for emphasis, too. Nothing embodies the idea of boots, and you’re ready to go. Of course, the option still ion, and when he asked us all to of comfort more than a blan- snuggled up in a fleece blan- pants over jeans, too. Thanks stands to just take your blanket be his neighbor, we slipped on ket, L.L. Bean is the perfect ket. We’ve all gotten to that to the rise of athleisure, it’s from your bed and wear it to cardigans, as well. place to look. According to now trendy to walk out in pub- point in the semester where we class. Go ahead, we won’t judge. While the classic style of car- their website, their fleece flan- lic wearing sweats. Rolling out wish we could just roll out of digan has buttons on it and a nels are “meticulously crafted of bed and heading to class in bed, wrap ourselves in a blan- Cardigans v-neck style, cardigans have be- with premium Portuguese your pajamas is suddenly a flannel for extra softness and come more versatile and their little less embarrassing. styles more wide-ranging. From long-lasting warmth.” The sweatpants from your chunky cable knits with pockets Of course, premium Por- to more lightweight and flowy tuguese flannel isn’t cheap. high school sports days may options, the cardigan has had If a high price tag for “extra be comfy, but now brands some major transformations. softness” and “long-lasting like Nike and Athleta are cre- warmth” makes you think One thing is for sure, though: ating sweats, or joggers, with twice, a trip to Goodwill could a little more shape. While This fall staple is here to stay. get you 10 flannels instead of one, and you may even be able they may be more fitted than Flannels to snag a hand-me-down L.L. average baggy sweatpants, Bean shirt while you’re at it. some joggers are lined with When it’s Frozen inside, but You’ll have to act fast though, fleece to combine comfort Moana outside, plaid flannels as there are several other col- with warmth. are your friends. You don’t have lege students out prepping for Add a structured jacket, like a long Pittsburgh winter. much to pick from in the pat- leather moto or denim, and the tern department, but layered un- Sweatpants look goes from slightly sloppy to der a vest or sweater, over a tee super stylish. Better yet, shoot or around your waist, flannels for the comfort trifecta with It turns out that the Jenners make good layering pieces you sweats, an oversized sweater and Ollie Gratzinger/Features Editor and Hadids of the world aren’t Opinions Editor Shivani Gosai models the classic cardigan over a button- can throw on when the weather some sneakers. If the Jenners down shirt. It’s a cozy, casual look with a formal flair. inside is colder than out. much different than Duquesne can rock that in Malibu, you can If you want to feel like you’re students; they favor sweat- rock it on the Bluff, too. Ranking the softness of Duquesne bookstore sweatshirts If you’ve ever had the desire to go to the bookstore and feel every sweatshirt to see how soft they are, but you just never got around to it, don’t worry. We did it for you.

Taylor Swift’s This incredibly 2012 song soft quarter zip ‘Red’ has took first place. nothing on this Unfortunately, super plush though, the ted- red sweatshirt, dy bear and hat which earned aren’t included. second place on our list.

While this Got the fall If you want all quarter zip’s time blues? the comforts of softness doesn’t Not anymore the grey quar- match up to our in this hoodie ter zip but with winning pick, that will keep the benefits of it’s still super you warm both a hood, this is cozy and will in and out of your pick. keep you warm the classroom. all winter long. SPORTS 7 NFL protests are warranted, should continue Upcoming Schedule Women’s Soccer (5-3-2, them “sons of b****es” and de- Bryanna McDermott 1-1) vs. VCU (5-2-2, 1-0-1) at mands for them to be fired, but asst. photo editor when white supremacists march Rooney Field When former San Francisco through streets wielding Nazi Thu. Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. 49ers quarterback Colin Kaeper- flags and swastikas, the president nick first knelt during the play- fails to condemn their actions. Men’s Tennis: Rocket In- ing of the national anthem prior These comments alone validate vite (Toledo) to a preseason game on Aug. 14, why players not only have every Fri. Sept. 29 - Sun. Oct. 1 2016, he went largely unnoticed right to kneel, but need to do so. by the mainstream media. Many of the teams and players Volleyball (7-9, 2-0) vs. Day- It took three games for the were met with jeers and shouts on (9-6, 1-0) at Palumbo Center quarterback’s silent protest for of criticism upon taking the field, Courtesy of Getty Images Sat. Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. Colin Kaepernick throws a pass at Oakland during his tenure with the 49ers. racial equality to garner me- while online commenters gave dia attention, infusing ripples their colorful opinions on every whatsoever.” However, Bud Light when looking at nearly 56,000 M/W Cross Country: of controversy throughout the available platform. — which paid $1.4 billion to be applications for over 26,000 George Mason Invitational league as the worlds of sports The consensus among these considered the official beer of the job openings between 1990 and and politics collided. disgruntled fans was that these Sat. Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. NFL — often uses the American 2015, white applicants received Over a year later, the ripples Kae- acts disrespected the flag and flag to advertise its beverages, 36 percent more callbacks than pernick created have turned into a that players were obligated to Men’s Soccer (2-6-1) vs. La but that’s not deemed disrespect- black applicants. tidal wave, as NFL players across stand for the anthem or face los- Salle (7-3-1, 2-0-0) at Rooney ful by the general public. Despite black males making up the league knelt, linked arms with ing their jobs. Field Instead of focusing on the only 6 percent of the U.S. popu- another and remained off of the But, last time I checked, there’s Sat. Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. kneeling, focus on the reason lation, roughly 70 percent of NFL field during the playing of the na- no rule in the NFL handbook that behind it. Despite what angry players are black. tional anthem during Week 3. says players have to stand. In Facebook statuses say, it’s not When these players signed their Football (2-1) vs. West Vir- While Kaepernick may no lon- fact, the word ‘anthem’ can’t be because they hate America. It’s contracts, they not only were giv- ginia Wesleyan (2-2; DII) at ger be listed on an NFL roster, found anywhere in the text, and actually the exact opposite. en a spot on an NFL team, they Rooney Field he is the true winner of this past ‘flag’ is used only once in refer- The players choosing to kneel or were given a voice. Many of these Sat. Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. week’s games as the movement ence to a coaching challenge. protest are doing so because they men came from poverty, saw that he began is now more wide- The national anthem didn’t be- love this country so much and want some of the worst of what Ameri- spread than ever before. come a popular pre-game tradi- Volleyball at Saint Louis to see it change for the better. ca has to offer, and now they have As the movement progressively tion in professional sports until (3-11, 0-1) People of color have been the ability to bring attention to it gained more traction, it also be- the 1940s when it was initiated to Sun. Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. for those without a platform. gan to garner national headlines strengthen national pride during served great injustices since even The First Amendment protects after President Donald Trump World War II, and NFL players before the beginning of this na- Women’s Soccer at Ford- both freedom of speech and the commented on the protests at an remained in the locker room for tion. The American flag is sup- ham (5-3-3, 2-0-0) right to a peaceful protest. Aren’t Alabama rally on Friday, saying, the anthem playing until 2009. posed to represent equality for these players being as American as Sun. Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. “Wouldn’t you love to see one of If you’re worried about disre- all, but that’s not what we’re see- it gets by exercising these rights? these NFL owners, when some- specting the flag, take another ing in this country. Is the Constitution not what the DU’s Past Week body disrespects our flag, to say, look at the U.S. Flag Code. In According to data gathered by U.S. military vows to protect? ‘Get that son of a b***h off the Section 176 of “Respect for Flag” the Washington Post, African Thank you, Colin Kaepernick, field right now, out, he’s fired. it states: “The flag should never Americans accounted for just 13 for starting this dialogue about Women’s Soccer: 3-0 LOSS He’s fired!’” be carried flat or horizontally, percent of the U.S. population in modern racism in America. And, at La Salle (6-3-1, 1-0) Following Trump’s comments, but always aloft and free.” The 2016 but made up 24 percent of don’t worry; Rosa Parks wasn’t on Sept. 21 the #TakeTheKnee initiative was spreading of the American flag people fatally shot by police offi- always endeared by all, either. born, with supporters of the move- horizontally over the field or cers. This makes African Ameri- Men’s Tennis: Carnegie ment effectively dominating much among fans is also a tradition at cans 2.5 times more likely to be Mellon Invitational of social media for the weekend. many sporting events, but that’s shot and killed by police than a Bryanna McDermott is a senior Fri. Sept. 22 & Sat. Sept. 23 It’s sickening when African- not considered disrespectful. white American. multiplatform journalism ma- American football players peace- The code also says, “The flag A 2016 meta-analysis by North- jor. She can be reached at mc- fully protest what they deem to should never be used for adver- western University examining M/W Cross Country: be injustice, the president calls tising purposes in any manner hiring bias in the U.S. found that [email protected]. Competed at Saint Vincent Invi- tational on Sept. 23

Volleyball: 3-1 WIN vs. Senior Kylie Isaacs shatters DU tennis records George Mason (4-10, 0-1) on Sept. 23 David Borne last year during an interview with but she complimented how well has yet to achieve in her time on The Duke. She admitted that the Steiner and her staff prepare the the Bluff, and believes this year staff writer thought of the record was hang- team mentally, as well. could be the year that she finally Men’s Soccer: 1-1 tie at The month of September has ing over her head a little bit, but “Coach also ensures we receive crosses it off her bucket list. Robert Morris (0-7-2) on Sept. 24 been one to remember for Ky- made an effort to make sure that mental toughness training here “Short-term, [my goal] is to lie Isaacs. The senior etched her the lingering thought didn’t af- at the school. On the court, we do win the Atlantic 10 Conference Women’s Soccer: 2-1 WIN name at the top of the Duquesne fect her play. high-intensity drilling and com- this year, and we have the skill vs. Saint Louis (9-1-1, 1-1) on women’s tennis record books “It was on my mind a little petitive match play to prepare on our team to do it if we stay Sept. 24 over the course of consecutive bit, to be honest,” Isaacs said. “I for our fall and spring seasons. It healthy,” Isaacs said. weekends this month. don’t think it impacted me at all is great to have a coaching staff While this may be her final Volleyball: 3-1 WIN vs. She is now the program’s all- on the court, but it was a relief to who all work together to help us season at Duquesne, but the se- George Washington (5-11, 1-1) on time leader in overall wins (148) get it over with.” grow as athletes on the court, in nior doesn’t plan on giving up the Sept. 24 and wins in singles play (78). Isaacs credits a large part of her the gym, and as people,” Isaacs game at the end of the season. Isaacs has seen plenty of success success to head coach Vanessa remarked. “Long-term, [my goal] is to at every level of competition, but Steiner and the rest of the coach- Although Isaacs has already train after graduation and qual- Men’s Soccer: 1-0 2OT the feeling that she got when she ing staff. Their rigorous condi- captured numerous titles, she ify for the U.S. Open in doubles LOSS at Bowling Green (6-4-0) broke the record for overall wins tioning program has kept Isaacs knows there is still work to be with my awesome friend, room- on Sept. 27 was unlike any she had experi- in top form, and has brought her done. There’s one goal that she mate and doubles partner, Juli- enced on the court before. game to a whole new level. anne Herman,” she added. National Headlines “Lots of hugs and high fives “Coach [Steiner] has had a sig- The tandem of Isaacs and Her- On Sept. 25, Carmelo An- and calls and texts and emails nificant impact on my growth as man finished the 2017 campaign from both current and prior a player. Foremost, I am so much with 25 doubles wins, and they thony’s tenure in New York teammates and coaches. It was stronger, faster, and in overall have already racked up six wins officially ended, as he was really nice,” Isaacs said. better physical condition than this season. traded to Oklahoma City “I was shaking for several min- when I started here as a fresh- With just about a month left for Enes Kanter, Doug Mc- utes after the match from all of man. The strength and condi- in the fall season, Isaacs and her Dermott and a 2018 sec- the excitement and emotion. My tioning program is excellent and squad still have plenty of time to brother, Jared, who is on the has elevated my game. Coach prepare for conference play in ond-round draft pick. men’s team, was on the court Steiner also has us do speed and the spring. On Sept. 26, the FBI an- with me right after the match, agility work, yoga, swimming, Their next match comes the nounced that 10 were ar- which was really special.” and other cross training.” weekend of Friday, October 6, as rested in connection to Isaacs was actually unaware Not only does Isaacs’ appre- they will head up to Buffalo, New fraud, bribery and corrup- that she was close to breaking the ciate the physical training that York, to participate in the Uni- Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics tion charges related to col- record until she was informed she has to endure with her team, Isaacs (right) high-fives Herman (left). versity of Buffalo Invitational. legiate basketball. 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE NHL Preview: Installment 1 of 2 While the NHL welcomes Vegas in its inaugural season, all eyes will be on the Penguins’ play this year as they look to three-peat Adam Lindner Fleury’s last in a Penguins uniform. sports editor Even having 23-year-old Matt Murray, who started the majority of the Penguins’ For the first time since 2000, the NHL games these past few seasons, under contract will welcome a new club into the league this didn’t make it any easier for Penguins fans season as the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Ve- that’ve grown accustomed to seeing Flower in gas’ first major professional sports franchise, net for the Penguins. make its debut. “You know, it’s really tough because I’ve The Golden Knights will join the league grown up here, watching Fleury as a Penguin, looking to compete in its inaugural season, and it’ll be sad to him in another uniform,” as General Manager George McPhee equally said Upper St. Clair native and sophomore crafted his team with talent and youth, tal- political science major Joseph Callahan. ent that will enable Vegas to put forth a re- “It sucks he’s leaving, and he was such a big spectable on-ice product in its first year, but part of this franchise for so many years,” said a plethora of young assets that will help to Eric Tignanelli, Penguins enthusiast and se- spawn future success. nior digital media arts major. While McPhee’s efforts certainly provide “I do hope he’s very successful in Vegas, the new franchise with plenty of positive and I think he’s one of the best people in momentum, history tells us that hockey fans hockey, aside from being a very good goalie. should slightly temper their expectations for I think [Pittsburgh] will take a big hit [due to the Knights in their first year of competition. the lack of his presence,]” Tignanelli said. The best season that an expansion NHL While Fleury’s departure does leave a siz- franchise has ever had in its first season came able void in net, in the locker room and in the in 1993, when the Florida Panthers finished hearts of Penguins fans, Pittsburgh must con- with 83 points, one point out of a playoff spot, Bryanna McDermott/Asst. Photo Editor tinue to direct its focus to the upcoming sea- PPG Paints Arena, home to the five-time Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins, figures to be and a 33-34-17 record. Although the 1993 son, where the team will attempt to become rocking on Oct. 4 when the Penguins begin their season versus the St. Louis Blues at 8 p.m. Panthers are the cream of the crop when it the first to win three consecutive Stanley Cups comes to expansion NHL teams in its first since the New York Islanders won four consec- ington a run for its money in the opening offseason to supplement a methodical game year of competition, those Panthers and the utive championships from 1980 to 1983. round of the playoffs, pushing the Capitals to played under Guy Boucher, but failed to do 2017 Knights share a key similarity. Pittsburgh lost several key contributors six games. The addition of 19-year vet Patrick so. Expect for Bobby Ryan to struggle to re- Former Vezina-winning goalie John Van- from last season’s team in addition to Fleu- Marleau should help Toronto’s younger crop peat his herculean efforts that he exhibited biesbrouck led that Florida team, posting a ry, including forwards Nick Bonino, Chris of players as they navigate their first season this past postseason as the Senators struggle stellar .924 save percentage and a 2.53 goals- Kunitz, Matt Cullen and defensemen Trevor in the league’s limelight. Led by 20-year-old to score this year. against average. Daley, Ron Hainsey and Mark Streit. Auston Matthews, Toronto will have much 6. Buffalo Sabres — The Sabres need Similarly, Vegas selected 13-year NHL veter- General Manager Jim Rutherford man- higher expectations this season than they a near-complete season out of Jack Eichel if an goalie Marc-Andre Fleury in this summer’s aged to add sure-handed defenseman Matt have in years past, but coach Mike Babcock is they’re to take a step in the Atlantic Division Expansion Draft, effectively making Fleury the Hunwick, enforcer Ryan Reaves and a solid well-equipped to guide this young group back this season, but after a house clearing in Buf- centerpiece of their team for years to come. backup goalie in Antti Niemi this offseason into the playoffs this season, and then some. falo’s front house, the Sabres can count on The 32-year-old Fleury spent the entirety to shore up the holes left by the Penguins’ 2. Tampa Bay Lightning — The return of a refreshed outlook this season to motivate of his previous time in the NHL with the numerous losses, but days removed from the Steven Stamkos and Ryan Callahan to Tampa them. Sabres fans will certainly be pleased Pittsburgh Penguins, compiling a .912 save team’s regular season opener against the St. Bay’s lineup should reinvigorate a Lightning with the addition of veteran and Sabre-great percentage, a 2.58 goals-against average and Louis Blues, the Penguins are still left without team that nearly made the playoffs last season, Jason Pominville, who should be able to help earning three Stanley Cup victories over the a bona fide third-line centerman. thanks to an 85-point effort by Nikita Kucherov. guide a younger Buffalo locker room. Sam course of his career. The general belief surrounding the Pen- GM Steve Yzerman added solid vets in the off- Reinhart should provide increased produc- Fleury figures to provide coveted experi- guins is that Greg McKegg, who signed a one- season in Chris Kunitz and Dan Girardi, and tion this year. ence in goal for the Golden Knights, where he year, $650,000 contract over the summer, while Tampa’s biggest question mark lies in 7. Florida Panthers — The loss of Jona- is still capable of playing like a quality start- may begin the year centering Pittsburgh’s net, expect the Bolts to light the lamp enough to than Marchessault’s 30 goals to the expansion ing netminder. Beloved in Pittsburgh, there third forward line. Quick, solid in the faceoff support Andrei Vasilevskiy in his first full sea- Knights really hurts the Panthers, who are in was writing on the wall for the majority of last circle and willing to kill penalties, McKegg fits son as a No. 1 goalie in the NHL. a rebuilding stage two seasons after finishing season that the 2016-17 campaign would be the bill for the prototypical third-line center- 3. Montreal Canadiens — Boasting ar- with 103 points just two seasons ago. Young man, and it seems as though he will begin guably the game’s best goalie in Carey Price, Panthers Jonathan Huberdeau, Aleksander there this season for the Penguins as Ruther- Canadiens fans should be optimistic heading Barkov and Vincent Trocheck will continue ford has yet to deal for another center. into this season, especially after the addition to improve, but Florida has a long way to go If Pittsburgh can remain healthy through- of forward Jonathan Drouin in the offseason. to get back to the top of the Atlantic Division. out this season (we’re looking at you, Kris Le- Acquired from Tampa Bay for elite defensive While the season’s outlook is mostly dim, tang), it has a good chance of earning another prospect Mikhail Sergachev, the Habs should things could go somewhat decently if Aaron top playoff spot and going on to challenge have a bolstered offensive attack this season. Ekblad can play a full 82. for its third consecutive Cup, despite play- They needed more scoring last season, and 8. Detroit Red Wings — In the painful ing more games over the past two years (213) now figure to put the puck in the back of the stage between contending and rebuilding, than any other team. net more frequently with Drouin in their line- Detroit inaugurates a brand new Little Cae- How will the NHL’s other teams fare this sea- up. Karl Alzner is another key addition, while sars Arena in Downtown Detroit this season son, coming off of an offseason that saw expo- Alexander Radulov departed for Dallas. that will be shared with the Detroit Pistons. nential player movement, remains to be seen. 4. Boston Bruins — Having recently re- But little excitement surrounds the franchise Read on for The Duke’s 2017-18 NHL At- signed sniper David Pastrnak to a six-term other than the opening of new arena. Trevor lantic Division Preview, with teams ranked in deal, the Bruins retained one of their bright- Daley, a member of both of the Penguins’ last order of their predicted divisional finish. est players, but did little else to improve their two Stanley Cup-winning teams, joins a Red The second and final part ofThe Duke’s NHL roster. The only two new faces in Boston’s Wings team in flux at the moment. It remains Preview can be found in next week’s issue. camp this season are AHL MVP Kenny Agos- to be seen what happens with Andreas Atha- tino and former Jets D-man Paul Postma. nasiou’s contract dispute, and Riley Sheahan. Atlantic Division — Considering Toronto’s youthful cast and the return of several Lightning stars, expect Bos- MetropolitanCup Predictions: Division 1. Toronto Maple Leafs — The Leafs ton to fall a bit in the Atlantic this year. Adam Lindner: EDM 4 - TBL 2 Courtesy of the Las Vegas Review-Journal Bry McDermott: ANA 4 - WSH 2 seemed as if they were on the verge of becom- 5. Ottawa Senators — Led by the 1. Columbus Blue Jackets -- The addition of Familiar Faces, Different Places: Former Penguins a Raymondproven scorer Arke: like MIN Artemi 4 - CBJ Panarin 3 is huge Marc-Andre Fleury, left, and Deryk Engelland, ing an NHL contender ahead of schedule last game’s best defenseman in Erik Karlsson, the Leah Devorak: CBJ 4 - EDM 1 right, now reside in Las Vegas, Nevada. season when they gave Cup-favorite Wash- Senators needed to add offensive punch this for Columbus, a team that improved a lot last

September 28, 2017 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 WEEK’s New group replicates DU’s music history EVENTS Josiah Martin staff writer Thrival Music Festival 2017 September 29-30 Spend the weekend at a live, out- new musical ensemble has sprung up door, two-day music event featuring on campus — one dedicated to cel- Logic, Wiz Khalifa and Two Door ebrating Duquesne University’s his- A Cinema Club. The event is also tory by playing music that would have been familiar to Marquis Michelange Duquesne de educational, featuring “immersive, Menneville, the university’s namesake. innovation-focused programming” The Duke’s Music, as the group is known, offers designed to serve up-and-coming a chance to “get into [baroque] music through the entrepreneurs. Tickets start around guy that we named the school after,” according to $80 and can be purchased at founder and music theorist Paul Miller, who plays thrivalfestival.com. baroque violin for the group. Pixies @ Stage AE To best exemplify the differing musical styles Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. of the 18th century, Miller and The Duke’s Music From the hit song “Where is my have chosen a variety of pieces from both Italy and Mind?,” Pixies will be making France for the group’s inaugural performance on a tour stop in Pittsburgh with Sept. 30. The two countries had vastly different ap- opening act Sunflower Beam. proaches to musical composition, a distinction that The Alternative Rock band will be Josiah Martin/Staff Writer Miller says may be lost on modern listeners at first. Paul Miller is a Mary Pappert School professor of music theory and a performer specializing in 17th performing as a part of Stage AE’s “What few people grasp is that there’s a very big and 18th century music. He earned his Ph.D. at Eastman School of Music. outdoor concert series. Tickets difference in the 17th and 18th century between start at $39.50 and can be found French and Italian music,” Miller said. “It was kind “Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre [was] an amaz- resemblance and fills a similar role to that of a cello on ticketmaster.com. of like the difference between country and rap. It ing female composer. Not many of them in the 18th but features six strings and movable frets. was a significant difference.” century,” Miller said. “I really wanted to have her on “The gamba was very well liked in France, and The upcoming performance will feature pieces by there because I love her music, and it is a great way quite popular in Italy, too,” Miller said. “Patty [Hal- upcoming Italian composers, including Dario Castello and Bi- of just saying ‘Hey, there’s more to it than just dead verson] studied at Stanford and then in Holland agio Marini, and French composers, such as Jean- white men.’” and learned all this great stuff about how to play Joseph de Mondonville and Élisabeth Jacquet de The Duke’s Music intends not only to play the Baroque Music.” releases La Guerre. Jacquet de La Guerre has the distinction music of Marquis Duquesne’s era, but also play it Justin Wallace, Ohio-native composer as well of being the only female composer on the list. Miller on period-accurate instruments. Patricia Halver- as an organist for Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Flatliners considers her to be among the best of her time, and son, who also plays in Pittsburgh’s Chatham Ba- will play the harpsichord in The Duke’s Music. September 29 one of the few female composers of the era to be roque ensemble, will be playing the viola da gamba Medical students begin to recognized as such. in The Duke’s Music, an instrument that bears a see MUSIC — page 12 explore the realm of near death experiences in order to gather information on what lies beyond. ‘Five Foot Two’ shows highs, lows in Gaga’s life As the experiences continue to intensify, the group begins to show signs of physical harm as listen to the titular track she had written for Nicolas Jozefczyk a result of their visions but must staff writer her album named after her aunt. While the song is playing, the film cuts to some of the continue deeper into the death hen it comes to Lady Gaga, it’s a Joanne’s artwork, pictures of her and reac- experience to find a cure. no-brainer that whatever she puts tions of Gaga’s father and grandmother. After W her mind to becomes a work of art, the song finishes, Gaga’s grandmother con- Younger Now and Gaga: Five Foot Two is no exception. fesses, “That’s a beautiful piece,” as Gaga is Sept. 29 Strong, raw and down-to-earth, this docu- crying, kneeling next to her. Miley Cyrus’ sixth studio album, mentary portrays some of Gaga’s struggles On the opposite side of the spectrum, the Younger Now, is her third and highlights some of her greatest achieve- most exciting part of the documentary was Gaga collaboration with Oren Yoel ments from when she put together her album, getting ready for and talking about her Halftime and shows a different side to Joanne, all the way up to her Super Bowl LI Show performance. This event was the biggest the artist as she abandons her Halftime Show performance. moment in her career, leading her to state, “The infamous twerking and wrecking The opening scene of the documentary al- truth is that there really isn’t anything bigger ball stage for a raw and sincere ludes to a sense of eeriness that can be slightly than this, so I better enjoy it today, because it’s sound that takes listeners back confusing and uncomfortable. For a brief couple not going to happen again.” to her country beginnings. of seconds, Gaga stays suspended, motionless in Thankfully for Gaga, the event was huge and a harness, as if fame has hanged her. sparked an outpour of love from her fans. That Following the creepy start, the viewer gets support alone brought “Million Reasons” off of a look at Gaga’s overly-lavish lifestyle as a Joanne to number one that night and added to pop star waking up to eat, have her in-house Gaga’s exuberance. This created the perfect end- massage and go to the recording studio to ing of seeing Gaga purely joyous and her mark- Micro work on her music. While seemingly self- ing another number one single and a Halftime indulgent, this beginning actually lays bare Show performance as milestones in her career. review the struggles in Gaga’s life. Right upfront is Five Foot Two is a very well put together HARD her and her ex-fiance’s relationship plight, as documentary that makes it easy to follow Gaga’s After releasing the highly ac- well as the lasting consequences of a hip in- Courtesy of Netflix life. There was never a point while watching this claimed Wiped Out! in 2015, The jury that causes muscle tightness and spasms Neflix describes Gaga’s documentary as, “shot in film, aside from the very beginning, that I was Neighbourhood’s radio silence — an almost career-ending disability for the the style of cinema verité,” offering a more candid, confused about what was happening or con- no-filter access to behind the scenes of Gaga’s more was finally broken with the release entertainment business. fused about the current time frame, which is a recent career, including the production of Joanne. of HARD. This five-song EP is These foundational prefaces in Five Foot huge positive for this documentary. reminiscent of I’m Sorry…, the Two set a tone that mimics the age-old tru- ing about Gaga crying and murmuring that she Being a fan of Lady Gaga, I thought I knew a lot band’s first EP released in May ism of “life is a roller coaster.” No matter how is alone. This part of the documentary is capped about her, but this work had me learning unique 2012. Fans of a more upbeat good something in Gaga’s life gets, there al- by the singer mournfully confessing, “I go from things about her and her personality. Between her sound shouldn’t be afraid of ways seems to be an antithesis acting to bring everyone touching me all day and talking at me personal familial struggles and those caused by HARD’s moody and refined tone; her back down. all day to total silence.” her chronic pain, Gaga: Five Foot Two really shed the band tends to sound more For example, the documentary shows a mo- The emotional strain of the documenta- a light on how strong and passionate the singer is pop-like in its albums than it may ment when Gaga surprises a fan of hers and ry continues in a scene in which Gaga visits about her fans, music and career. Set some time in other forms of releases. “Sad- cries tears of joy, saying, “It really is so sweet her grandmother, and a conversation about aside, make a snack, grab some tissues and en- derdaze” in particular is a HARD that you went outside for me.” This touching Joanne, Gaga’s aunt who passed away at the gross yourself in this documentary, because Five highlight. and heartfelt moment is followed by press talk- age of 19, ensues. Gaga has her grandmother Foot Two is truly worth the watch. — Adam Lindner 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE ‘Gold’ and ‘Silver’ still top 20-year-old franchise

Grant Stoner staff writer

n Friday, Nintendo rereleased the original Poké- mon: Gold Version and Pokémon: Silver Version Oon the 3DS’ Virtual Console. Upon being asked to review the second generation of my favorite franchise, I im- mediately said yes. After all, it’s not like I needed an excuse to beat these titles for the 38th time. Developed by Game Freak and originally released in 1999, Gold and Silver served as direct sequels to the original Red and Blue games. With the addition of a new map, 100 mon- sters and a plethora of features that permanently changed the core mechanics of the Pokémon series, I can confidently say that these games are my favorite in a franchise that com- prises of seven generations. Beginning with the Johto region, trainers traverse across the traditional thematic areas of a core Pokémon game: Dark caves, sprawling cities and even an aquatic highway encompass the landscape, making this region always exciting to explore. Yet what appeals to me isn’t the aesthetics, but rather the overall pace of the game. Each major city, with their sepa- rate events and transitional pathways, are filled with excit- ing Pokémon encounters and trainer battles. Despite beat- ing this game so many times, I still find myself becoming excited when I find an Onix in Union Cave or battle Pryce in Courtesy of Nintendo Despite not having the same notoriety as the original Red and Blue, Gold and Silver were critical in creating the precedent for the Mahogany Town Gym. Pokémon sequels for the next 15 years. As of 2010, a decade after their release, these games have netted $23 million in sales. As is traditional with every Pokémon game, powerful creatures can be found inhabiting the land. In addition to the new mon- reers revolve around breeding the best team. Breeding allows scheduled entire days around Silver, devoting blocks of hours to sters, two new Types were added to diversify the roster: Dark and trainers to pass on specific attributes and moves to create a acquire items or catch powerful new Pokémon. Steel. Their addition completely changed the meta-game of Poké- creature you can’t find in the wild. It also helped players to It’s a shame that I only have 750 words to tell you about my mon and are now staples within its competitive scene. essentially copy rare Pokémon to trade, making completing favorite game. And there’s so much more that I wish I could add, The second generation also introduced Pokémon gen- the Pokédex a much easier task. like how Pokémon gained the ability to hold items, which could ders, as well as the capability to breed your monsters (which Finally, Gold and Silver revolutionized the series by adding an significantly boost their stats. Or how happiness became a core doesn’t make sense, and the series has never exactly ex- in-game clock. Events related to specific days, Pokémon that only mechanic, influencing evolutions and even the strength of moves plained how this works). While many can pass this mechanic appear during particular times and even time-based evolutions up, there are many players whose entire Pokémon gaming ca- have completely changed the dynamics of the entire series. I’ve see GOLD — page 11 Red Masquers set to impress with ‘Orphie’ Sean Armstrong some vulgar things. Also, this is the first major role I’ve had in a staff writer musical so far, in the past having had more ensemble parts. Fi- nally, Hades as a character is very cartoonish and over-the-top. It’s been a big change for me, as I have often been cast in seri- hen asked about the Red Masquers’ upcom- ous, dramatic roles. So I’ve had to make my acting a lot bigger. ing semester, “phantasmagorical” is one of the What is it like to be casted in this show? W first words that rushes to President Nathaniel Sam Espiritu: When I would do shows in high school, we Yost’s mind as he attempts to describe the season the would rehearse for about 2-2.5 months. But for Orphie and group has planned. the Book of Heroes, we have only rehearsed for about five and The Red Masquers is a student-run organization hosted by a half weeks. So the time crunch was definitely something that the Theater Arts program in The McAnulty College and Grad- added pressure for me. But in light of that, I believe that, as a uate School of Liberal Arts. This year, the group plans to per- cast, we were able to form bonds much quicker, which is some- form six plays and host one community-based event. thing that I find very valuable. The five productions planned are Orphie and the Book of He- Jones: Being part of the cast in this show is interesting roes, The Busy Body, One Acts for Charity, The Second Shep- because you have so many things you need to worry about herds’ Play, Macbeth and Equus. The community-based event at once: lines, lyrics, music, choreography, blocking, etc. is called Premiere’s XLI and allows students and staff to submit It’s a very complicated and fast-paced show, so we’ve had a one-act play to be performed on stage. to put a lot together in a short amount of time. At first I The Red Masquers’ season opens with the musical Orphie was nervous about how much this show involved. It was and the Book of Heroes. The show runs from Sept. 28 to Oct. a rather daunting task. But as I’ve seen rehearsals move 15, Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. along, I feel like we’re up to it. According to the Duquesne University website, the show is a, Why should people come see the show? “family-friendly musical … which tells the story of Orphie, a Espiritu: People should come to the show because Greek young girl in Ancient Greece who sets out to save storyteller mythology is always an interesting topic, and, given that this Homer and his Book of Heroes.” is such a cute and fun family show, there will be something for The Duke caught up with three of the cast members everyone, no matter how old you are. Everyone in the cast and from Orphie and the Book of Heroes: Sam Espiritu, who crew has worked so tremendously hard, and I cannot wait to plays Orphie, Max Beglar, who plays Homer and Grant have it all come together for the public. Jones, who plays Hades. Begler: The show has a great, close-knit cast. We all be- came close very fast, which is pretty great for energy. As far as How is Orphie and the Book of Heroes unique? shows go, this is going to be a fun family one. If you once loved Max Beglar: This is the first musical in college that I have Greek mythology, as I myself once obsessed over, you’ll prob- had solo songs in. The stage is very close to the audience so it Courtesy of The Red Masquers ably enjoy this cute little myth. makes for a lot of direct eye contact while trying to stay con- When asked about what a typical show looks like for Orphie and the fident about singing. Thankfully I have sunglasses the entire Book of Heroes, Red Masquers President Nathaniel Yost comment- For drama connoisseurs or just casual fans of the arts, the Red show, so I can almost hide in a sense. ed, “A typical rehearsal day for a musical... involves a dance call, Masquers offers a unique opportunity for a family-friendly music call and then the run-through of the show. It is very important Grant Jones: One, it is supposed to be a family show that to have each individual aspect of the show on point. Any bit of un- experience. However, if family-friendly doesn’t sound like is acceptable for children. A lot of the other shows I’ve been in certainty is very prevalent on stage. So we must be at our best.” something interesting to you, the Red Masquers offers more are aimed purely at adult audiences, and I’ve had to say and do typical shows like Macbeth later on in the school year.

September 28, 2017 arts & entertainment THE LAST WORD 11 Nursing deal made Gen II still with Grove City Duquesne best after 17 NURSING — from page 3 “Working with Dr. Don Rum- news at baugh, a physician on staff at years Duquesne University School the College, we approached your GOLD — from page 10 of Nursing is widely reputable in Duquesne University’s School nursing education, having cre- of Nursing because of its high- like Return. The ability to catch shiny ated Pennsylvania’s first BSN quality BSN program, its acces- fingertips Pokémon was also introduced, giving program in 1937 and the United sible location in Pittsburgh and trainers an opportunity to collect ul- States’ first online nursing PhD its faith-based mission and val- tra-rare color variants of their favorite program in 1997. ues,” he said. Follow The Duke monsters. “Over the years, many students Graham also described how on social media: In a sense, writing this review is have been drawn to Grove City this program is beneficial for stu- almost like a punishment. How can College’s unique identity, Chris- dents after their graduation. I convince you to enter my favorite tian values, strong academic rep- “This agreement allows our stu- Twitter virtual world with such a restrictive utation and close-knit campus dents to earn a bachelor’s degree @TheDuquesneDuke Instagram word limit? How can I show you how community, but they ultimately from Grove City and a bachelor’s @TDD_Sports @TheDuquesneDuke much this game means to me? Unfor- enrolled elsewhere to pursue an degree in nursing from Duquesne tunately, 750 words doesn’t give Gold undergraduate degree in nurs- in 5 years. We are delighted to and Silver justice. They will never be ing,” Graham said. partner with Duquesne to prepare able to justify the hundreds of hours Graham explained how Grove competent and compassionate Facebook Online at I’ve spent in Johto. Now if you’ll ex- City decided to pursue a partner- professionals to serve in the field cuse me, I’m going to begin planning ship with Duquesne. of nursing,” Graham said. The Duquesne Duke www.duqsm.com my 39th playthrough. Like taking photos?

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