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Mary Liz Flavin news editor

For the first time, The Mass of the Holy Spirit took place at Zoe Stratos | Opinions Editor the UPMC Cooper Field House Construction done by the Water and Sewer Authority continue tearing up 5th Avenue in order to replace the water main and the water line. on Sunday, August 22nd, where Duquesne staff and students alike celebrated the coming of the new school year. Construction continues from campus to city In previous years, the mass was Zoe Stratos were brought to all floors of the Another project managed Along with new furniture, the held in either the chapel, Palumbo opinions editor building, starting with a new by Fuhrman includes Mellon flooring, wiring and lighting of Center or the Convention Cen- HVAC and sprinkler system Hall’s super lab. the room was replaced to help ter. This year, students, families As the 2021 fall semester be- on the third floor. Work was Expected to be done early spruce up the atmosphere. Ac- and faculty members flooded the gins for Duquesne students, so also done on the sub-basement next week, the lab is being reno- cording to Fuhrman, feedback bleachers and the main floor of does construction. All through- floor, adding a better sprinkler vated into a more collaborative from students and staff has the new Field House as they took out the summer and going into system, new lighting and bath- model for health and science been positive. their seats. Above the jumbotron the first few weeks of school, rooms — which were not not majors to accommodate both On the negative side of all that showcased the podium where both the campus’ Facilities available before. lecturing and lab procedures. the construction, students are Bishop David Allen Zubik along Management Department and Managed by Fuhrman, floors When finished, the lab will al- not pleased with the road con- with other members of Duquesne the City of Pittsburgh have been one through ten received major low for working pods of four to struction and closures happen- campus ministry were standing, working to improve the sus- ventilation upgrades. six students instead of an as- ing while entering and exiting were students from the Mary Pap- tainability and quality of life “There was an air handling sembly line type of design. campus on Forbes and Fifth pert School of Music who played for students, city dwellers and unit up on the tenth floor that Most students can see the Avenue. various songs that accompanied commuters. furnishes outside air to that work from outside the building In advance of the Port Author- the mass. On campus, many projects whole section of the building, on the A-walk side, as work- ity’s Bus Rapid Transit project, The Rev. Bill Christy, head of are nearing completion, includ- and that was an old 1950’s vin- ers have been tearing down the a $14 million Pittsburgh Water campus ministry, notes how there ing Rockwell Hall’s ventilation, tage unit that was well beyond ceiling to rework plumbing for and Sewer Authority project to will be a few alterations necessary sprinkler and fire safety reno- its useful life. We replaced that the lab, and putting up a new replace two miles of water lines after the changes in the location of vations, as well as Mellon Hall’s with a new unit that is much reinforced ceiling. began May 3 — and the area the mass. improved “super lab.” more energy efficient,” said For those living in Towers, under construction currently “We are adjusting to the new Spearheaded by Facilities Fuhrman. some may have noticed a new disrupts commuter student space, this is the first time the mass Management project managers, The new unit has a more eq- computer lab renovated over and staff traffic throughout the was in the Cooper Field House. We Greg Fuhrman and Katrina Bar- uitable heat exchange: this the summer. school day. are probably going to make adjust- nett, the Rockwell projects are means that heating and cooling “CTS had a request to upgrade “With everyone starting ments as we are still growing with expected to wrap up by the end air exhausted from the building that room; they were concerned school and being in person the space,” said Christy. of the week, with minor disrup- will be exchanged for fresh air about the general dreariness of again, it’s causing more prob- In addition a large majority of tions to classes. from outside. it and also security because it’s lems. People are late to classes the students who attended were Due to equipment delays be- With concerns from Covid-19, a windowless room. They want- from the traffic. I have all 8 a.m. student athletes. All athletics cause of the pandemic, the proj- Facilities Management also in- ed to open it up a little by creat- classes so it isn’t too bad then, programs were invited to join the ects took longer than expected, stalled Ultra Violet lighting to ing a window between the com- but when I leave to go home in according to Fuhrman. locate and destroy pathogens puter lab and the lobby area,” the South Side, it has taken me In Rockwell Hall, renovations that get through filters. said Fuhrman. 45 minutes see MASS— page 2 see BUILD— page 2 2 Rough roads ahead for POLICE briefs commuter students Thursday, Aug. 19 - Two students report that an older black male walked across Assumption from BUILD—page 1 Commons to the front of St. Ann Hall and removed a bicy- to drive out of the parking ga- such as Duquesne Light and Peo- cle from the bike rack. The male rage and get to the Birmingham ples Gas have joined in to replace rode away in the direction of Ste- Bridge,” said Ryan Berger, a se- underground infrastructure. venson Street. nior nursing major. Looking into the future, water The work is being done in main construction on Forbes Av- Saturday Aug. 21 - A student re- preparation for the bus system’s enue from Diamond Street to ported that someone scratched $230 million project, which will Pride Street is nearly complete. the word die on the front door of create exclusive bus lanes be- Work will continue at the inter- her room inside an LLC. tween Oakland and Downtown. section on Stevenson Street for a For the PWSA, the project is little longer. No official timeline Sunday Aug. 22- DUPS dis- anticipated to be completed by was given. patched to St Ann Hall for an May 2022. So far, the water com- On Fifth Avenue, the PWSA Zoe Stratos | Opinions Editor odor of marijuana inside room pany has finished 60% of the wa- is installing the new water main Construction workers block off the area to make sure cars don't get in the way of their work area. 408 E. Four Duquesne Univer- ter main installation, with only from Washington Place to Sixth sity resident male students were approximately 10% of the service Avenue, which will then move Bridge on Wyandotte and Moult- inside the room and two vape line replaced. into connecting it to the system rie Streets, but the PWSA is pens with THC were confiscated “We want to remove and re- and replacing the lines. This pro- working with the city to accom- during an administrative search. place aging infrastructure ahead cess is expected to last another modate community events. All four students referred to the of their project as we do not several weeks. “We’ll restore any excavated Stay up to date areas, sidewalk or street, with Office of Student Conduct. want to disrupt the Port Author- For commuter students and on more cam- ity’s work in the future due to an staff, construction on Forbes temporary restoration that will Monday, Aug 23 - Duquesne emergency repair. This is also an Avenue from Chatham Square be smooth enough for pedes- pus construction University student was in posses- opportunity to find and replace to Birmingham Bridge will be in trians and cars. The final road sion of a false identification card. any lead service lines that are at- effect on weekdays from 6 a.m. restoration will be completed as alerts and road tached to the old water main and to 4 p.m. Work from Chatham part of the future Port Authority closures, check replace them with a non-lead Square to Diamond Street will project,” said McLaughlin. material,” said Mora McLaugh- occur at night on weekdays from But don’t get too comfortable out duqsm.com COVID-19 lin, the construction communica- 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. when the PWSA finishes their tions project manager for PWSA. All work on Fifth Avenue will construction next year, because NUMBERS Along with the PWSA’s efforts be done from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. the BRT project will begin soon to stop issues before the BRT Going into the weekend, work after. project, other utility companies will continue by the Birmingham

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Caribino assisted in the mass as dents ask themselves such as “As we forge forward with from MASS—page 1 an usher. His duties included will all my friends still be my patience, resilience, we remain handing out programs, interact- friends, will I be able to handle committed to the health, safety, Mass of the Holy Spirit. ing with mass participants and my studies, will I fit in, to the and well being of each member Emily O’Donnell, a sophomore directing them to receive com- questions people ask themselves of this duquesne committee. We lacrosse player, felt happy and munion. He found that Bishop about their faith. remain unfettered in our spiri- ready to start the year right at Zubik’s homily had a profound Zubik also mentioned the seal tan mission that Bishop Zubik Duquesne after attending the mass. impact on him. The content of of Duquesne and underneath is talked about just as we have “I thought the mass was a the homily dealt with various an inscription that says spiritus through nearly a century and a great experience and it was questions that students had est qui vivificat which translates half through wars, unrest, and great seeing most of the athletic coming into the fall semester. to it is the spirit who gives life. other earlier pandemic,” said teams together. It affected me “I was surprised by the Bish- The mass continued on with Gormley. by making me happy and feeling op’s homily because a lot of the the communion followed by ready to start the year here at questions he posed were ones more singing until the mass Duquesne with a spiritual out- that I had been reflecting on for slowly came to the end. Before EmailTips look which was refreshing,” said the weeks leading up to my move it came to a close, President Ken O’Donnell. back to campus,” said Caribino. Gormley gave a small speech FOLLOW Another student, Tony Carib- Bishop Zubik’s homily com- welcoming students into the We want your input! ino shared that same sentiment. pared the questions that stu- new school year. The Duke’s news section would THE DUKE love to hear from you about stories that you want to see in ON THE print. Know a talented professor or accomplished student? See something on campus that just WEB doesn’t make sense? You can send your tips and story ideas to News Editor Colleen Hammond INSTAGRAM at [email protected] @TheDuquesne Duke FACEBOOK The Duquesne Duke TWITTER Mary Liz Flavin| News Editor @TheDuquesne Students, families and staff get file into the UPMC Cooper Field House to begin the Mass of the Holy Spirit. Duke News 3 Information on Information Systems Mary Liz Flavin cess in hopes of making it easier news editor for those who want to learn more about the software and programs Duquesne The Association for Infor- that are utilized. mation Systems at Duquesne, AIS is made up of six officers, University’s (AIS), is all about connecting president Roberto Laporte, se- students with network oppor- nior vice president Megan Ash- Society of tunities through meetings, net- linman, treasurer Marc Pelkin- working events and fundraisers. ton, secretary Jake Reily, vice Professional Duquesne’s chapter is a part of a president of social events Rachel larger organization that provides O’Neill, and vice president of Journalism students from all over with infor- technology Akanksha Evatt. It is mation about the business world also made up of two faculty advi- is recruiting and how to get in contact with sors, Jacqueline Pike and Pinar new those who can help them with Ozturk, both of whom are Infor- their future careers. mation Systems and Technology members! Previously, AIS was known as professors in the School of Busi- the Duquesne Association for In- ness at Duquesne, and also stu- formation Technology, DAIT. In dent members. Andrew Cummings | multimedia editor 2013, the group was re-named The association is completely the Association for Information student-run and has month- The school of business promotes the Associationfor Information Systems Systems at Duquesne. Students ly meetings followed by one and the Information and Technology major gets an update.. took the initiative to both change big event each semester. Dur- the name and make it a chapter ing these big speed networking ment of organization income usage as well as an understand- of the international organization, events, alumni and their fellow and spending. ing in how to analyze the data The Association for Information co-workers come back to inter- The first meeting for AIS will that businesses have acquired. systems. act with students and help them be held on September 9th and It gives students a more in depth Roberto Laporte, President of learn what it takes to be success- the organization will have a table knowledge of the process. the Association for Information ful in the real world. at the upcoming student expo. According to Pike, informa- Systems, encourages all students “When I took over in 2013, my In addition, the Department tion systems and technology is to join the association not only to goal was to say that all of it was for Information Systems and business at its core. The major is gain benefits such as acquiring student run and I’m happy to say Technology located in the Palum- a blend of three things: people, an added skill set, the ability to that it is. It's what makes them so bo Donahue School of Business, business processes, and tech- provide insightful feedback, be- successful. I wanted to give them recently revised the information nology. Students are the bridge coming a highly valued employ- that opportunity for a learning systems management major. The between people that need tech- ee, and learning programs that experience,” Pike said. new name of the major is infor- nology to accomplish something will aid them in the future, but AIS won the Outstanding mation systems and technology and the people who understand it also helps in getting connected Fundraising and Fiscal Respon- and it includes two tracks; data the technology. to other students with the same sibility Award for the 2019- analytics and digital business Marketing major Abby Mele interest. 2020 school year. Part of the technology. Students who are in agrees that information systems “It is beneficial from a social organization’s responsibilities this major are encouraged to pick and technology is an important aspect but also a networking per- is that the students have to pub- one of the two tracks, in some component in the core curricu- FOLLOW spective, opening the doors to lish a report that includes their cases they choose both. lum as an understanding of tech- opportunity and connecting with professional business events, Information systems facili- nology as well as data analysis is industry relevant employers,” programs, and fundraising ac- tates the storage and retrieval essential to succeed. US Laporte said. tivities. It is something they of data to provide and enforce “I think basic ISM courses are A future goal for the organiza- prepare all year until the final- structure in order to convey con- necessary even for me because ON tion is to build onto it and have ized report is submitted in May. text in various relationships. in the business world it does not it become a part of the business They are evaluated not only It is recommended that stu- matter what you’re doing you school in hopes that students can on the meetings and events dents in the business school take cannot escape analyzing data,” INSTAGRAM take a deeper look at what it is all they hold and how the report is these courses regardless of their Mele said. about. According to Laporte, a lot presented, but also on their fis- major or minor because it gives of work has gone into this pro- cal responsibility and manage- them a background in technology

Port Authority now has mobile apps Zoe Stratos passengers rely on Transit to card and scan their device to val- ticketing technology represents opinions editor plan their next trip and track idate. The system is now avail- a big leap forward for Port Au- their ride in real time. Adding able on Port Authority's fleet of thority and another step in the There’s no need to frantically the ability to buy fares gives rid- more than 700 buses, and will right direction for our region,” dig through wallets and purses ers everything they need in one be available at the Mononga- said Port Authority CEO, Kath- when boarding a Port Authority app." hela and Duquesne inclines. For arine Kelleman, in a press re- bus anymore; two mobile apps @The Masabi has implemented mo- now, it will not be available for lease. are now available to pay bus fees bile ticketing programs in more light rail system users. Mobile ticket pricing will when traveling across the city. than 50 cities across the United From the Transit app comes match Port Authority’s current Duquesne On Aug. 16, the Port Author- States and Canada, including another option and partner fare structure and will be up- ity announced the launch of New York, Boston, Los Angeles, called the “Ready2Ride” app dated when the recently adopted the first phase of a new mobile Denver, Cincinnati, Las Vegas from the Port Authority. Mobile fare structure goes into effect in Duke ticketing system with the help of and Oakland. payments can be made using ei- early 2022. Another aspect will their international partner, Ma- According to the Port Author- ther app. allow customers without smart- sabi LLC. The Port Authority re- ity, more than one in three Pitts- "Convenient, expedient and phones or bank accounts to use ceived 11 proposals from mobile burgh riders use the app to plan low-touch ticketing is vital for cash to buy their fares at a wide ticketing vendors in November their trips. public transit," Brian Zanghi, variety of retail locations 2018. Although planning for a mo- CEO at Masabi. "Following a Until then, the apps are avail- Contracted in 2019, Masabi bile ticketing system began be- sucessful pilot in early 2021, we able for use across the city. Both brought their technology in the fore the onset of the pandemic, are delighted to begin the full are free and available in the App form of an app called “Transit.” touchless payment options be- rollout of the ready to ride app." Store and the Google Play Store. We work hard to make rid- came a necessity during a time The Port Authroity agrees They can also be downloaded at ing public transit as simple and when social distancing was a top with Masabi's mission. www.portauthority.org/gomo- stress-free as possible," chief priority for everyone. "Paying your transit fare bile. Instructions on how to use business officer at Transit, Da- The system allows riders to should be fast, easy, and conve- each app are also available on vid Block-Schachter, said in a pay the fare with a debit or credit nient. The adoption of mobile the website. news release. "Port Authority 4 SPORTS DU football set for early-season tests Jerry Schmitt’s Dukes are set to take on two FBS opponents, including a Power 5 clash with TCU, to kick off its 2021 campaign. The early-season schedule is set to prepare Duquesne for its NEC slate following a title-game loss to Sacred Heart during last spring’s truncated season.

Luke Henne Dukes to get familiar with top-tier higher-level program signs a contract chian State will always exist. sports editor competition. In 2018, Duquesne also with a smaller-level program, guaran- In all likelihood, Duquesne will start played two road games against FBS teeing to pay them a certain amount of the season with two consecutive losses. opponents: Massachusetts and Ha- money to play the game. The amount That’s just the nature of the beast. After finishing in the top three of the waii. The Dukes lost by scores of 63- is expected to cover the costs for ho- At the end of the day, however, the standings every 15 and 42-21, respectively, but won tels, food and travel during the trip. games still need to be played. The year since 2015, the Duquesne football the NEC regular-season title and ad- Combine that monetary gain with possibility of catching either TCU or team might have a subtle edge over vanced to the second round of the FCS the opportunity to grow the recogni- conference foes this season. Why? Playoffs. tion of one’s players and program, and many athletic directors agree to sched- ule guarantee games for their school. Jerry Kutz of The Osceola, a website dedicated to covering Florida State athletics, examined the logic behind Duquesne and Florida State agreeing to play each other during the 2022 season in a Feb. 2021 article. Kutz notes that Florida State will pay $400,000 to host the Dukes. While that might not seem like much when one considers the costs necessary to accommodate hotel rooms, food and travel costs for an entire football ros- ter, playing multiple games of similar fashion annually over a multiple-year period should provide Duquesne with a financial boost. Additionally, while guarantee games are typically guaranteed to be a win for the team paying a large sum of money, this isn’t always the case. Perhaps the most notable example of Courtesy Of Duquesne Athletics Courtesy Of Duquesne Athletics this came in 2007, when fifth-ranked Joe Mischler is set to be under center for the DU is set to face two FBS opponents on the road — TCU and Ohio — to kick off its 2021 campaign. Michigan paid $400,000 to host Ap- Dukes after a breakout campaign in the spring. palachian State, the top-ranked FCS For the Dukes, the season starts While Duquesne would certainly school in the country. Ohio, if not both, on a bad day will with back-to-back matchups with not be expected to win, under most Appalachian State stunned Michigan still exist. The opportunities sit right Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) op- circumstances, against an FBS oppo- in a 34-32 victory, and this win had a di- in front of the Dukes. ponents. Duquesne will travel to Fort nent, playing such quality opponents rect effect on the growth of the school’s Regardless of the final scores, Worth, Texas, to meet TCU on Sept. 4 might be the key ingredient that puts national recognition. The school transi- Duquesne will come out on top finan- before heading to Athens, Ohio, for a them over the rest of the NEC at sea- tioned to the FBS level in 2014. cially, in addition to having multiple date with Ohio on Sept. 11. son’s end. While these games often have a chances to grow their program and Should anyone expect Duquesne to It is worth noting that the Dukes similar outcome, cases like Appala- player exposure on a larger scale. win either of these games? Probably not. are not alone in this type of schedul- Per ESPN’s Football Power Index, ing. Central Connecticut, who won the the Dukes have just a 4.8% chance 2019 NEC regular-season title, will get to knock off the Bobcats in their sec- a similar opportunity when they head ond game. In their opening game, south to battle Atlantic Coast Confer- Duquesne is given just a 0.5% chance ence member Miami (Fl.) on Sept. 25. to knock off the Big 12 Conference This isn’t something Duquesne is stalwart. planning on doing for just this sea- So, what can a smaller, FCS-level son. Between 2022 and 2026, the program like Duquesne gain from team is currently scheduled to take on games like these? six more FBS opponents: Air Force, For starters, it provides a great op- Coastal Carolina, Florida State, Ha- portunity for rostered players to get waii, Toledo and West Virginia. noticed and get more exposure than All of these games, as expected, are they typically would. scheduled to take place away from The games will be streamed on Rooney Field. Why would Duquesne both ESPN+ and ESPN3. The popular want to frequently travel great dis- streaming services, coupled with larg- tances to play road games, games er viewing audiences, serve as portals in which they are almost always the that will allow Duquesne players to be overwhelming underdog? recognized more easily if they were to Duquesne is participating in what Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics have a notable game. are commonly referred to as “guaran- In its last matchup with an FBS opponent, Duquesne was defeated by Hawaii, 42-21, on Sept. It also provides a chance for the tee games.” This is a game in which a 22, 2018. Duquesne jumped out to a 14-0 lead behind two early Daniel Parr touchdown passes.

sports SPORTS 5 Polanco remains with Pirates after brief waiver stint

Brentaro Yamane They were unsuccessful in facilitating had just 65 hits across 326 at-bats in 2021. move on from him. Newer players and staff writer such a move, as no team felt it necessary to By comparison, he’s struck out 101 times. prospects are becoming ready to fill the take a chance on a 29-year-old outfielder Several ex-Pirates, including Gerrit Cole, void ‘El Coffee’ is leaving behind after Shortly after Gregory Polanco went 1-for- with a .199 batting average and a well-doc- Starling Marte and Tyler Glasnow, have re- nearly a decade’s worth of inconsistency. 3 in Sunday’s road loss against the St. Louis umented injury history. cently enjoyed successful campaigns in other With outfield prospects like Hoy Park, Cardinals, the Pittsburgh Pirates wasted no In just the past four years, Polanco has teams’ uniforms; it’s not a regular occurrence Matthew Fraizer, Travis Swaggerty and time in putting him on outright waivers. suffered from setbacks such a dislocated for a Pirate to spend their entire career with Hudson Head on the way, Polanco’s op- Despite the quick swing of events on shoulder, a left hamstring strain and even a the franchise. Polanco is the only player that portunities are dwindling by the day. Sunday, Polanco had not yet been claimed positive Covid test during the 2020 season. remains on the roster from the 2015 team, the With a little over a month of games yet by first pitch on Monday, so he remained Regardless of these ailments, in addition to last team to make it to the postseason. to be played, the Pirates can use the re- in the team’s starting lineup for a home his struggle to produce at a consistent pace, In just six years, the franchise has had mainder of the schedule to test out players contest with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Polanco has always managed to come back that much roster overhaul. In all likeli- — like Polanco — to see if they have any Polanco went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and have an upbeat attitude, showcasing hood, Polanco may be one of the next value for the franchise moving forward as in the Pirates’ 6-5 victory. his authentic love for the game. moves in the aforementioned overhaul the team prepares to enter its next era of Come Tuesday, Polanco had officially There was lots of hype surrounding that is still ongoing. contention. cleared waivers and remained on the team’s Polanco when he made his MLB debut in While anything is possible, placing Po- Alas, it seems as if Polanco’s chance to active roster. All 29 other teams had a 2014. He recorded a hit in his first game lanco on waivers is a crystal-clear signal prove himself in Pittsburgh will be nearing chance to claim Polanco, but none did. and produced a five-hit game (including a that the Pirates are just about ready to its inevitable end within the coming weeks. He did not start in Tuesday’s 4-2 victory, go-ahead, extra-inning home run) in just but came off the bench as a pinch hitter. his first week in the big leagues. He registered a single in his only plate ap- Struggles became apparent within his first pearance. few months, however, and he was optioned At season’s end, the ball is in the court to the minor leagues to straighten things out. of general manager Ben Cherington, who He played well enough to make it back to the has the opportunity to exercise or decline major league roster by season’s end, but was Polanco’s team option for the 2022 season, not the starter in right field when the Pirates thus determining whether Polanco will re- were defeated by the San Francisco Giants in main with the franchise where he’s spent all the 2014 NL Wild Card Game. eight years of his big-league career. Since then, Polanco has failed to simul- This was a floater move by the Pirates. taneously stay healthy and be a constant They reportedly wanted to give Polanco offensive threat. His best season came in the opportunity to be claimed by a post- 2018, when he hit 23 home runs and re- season contender prior to the Aug. 31 ros- corded 81 RBIs. However, on Sept. 7, Po- ter deadline. After Aug. 31, players can be lanco dove into second base and dislocated acquired by teams via the waiver wire, but his shoulder, forcing him to miss the re- are ineligible to be added to the team’s mainder of that season and a good chunk postseason roster come October. of the 2019 campaign. Simultaneously, the Pirates were trying Things have never truly been the same. to shed the remainder of Polanco’s owed In just 157 at-bats across a truncated salary (about $2.1 million) for this season 2020 season, Polanco struck out 65 times, Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons by allowing a team who would claim him to while registering just 13 extra-base hits. Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco has had another tough season, hitting under .200 entering take on that salary. Entering play on Wednesday, Polanco play on Wednesday. He went unclaimed after being placed on outright waivers on Sunday.

DU women’s soccer starts season with two-goal victory

Luke Henne last long, however. SFU’s Lauren Pyle committed a foul in the sports editor 63rd minute, leading to a penalty kick and After a spring 2021 campaign that saw the what would turn out to be the game’s final goal Duquesne women’s soccer team win just one from Duquesne’s Ashley Rodriguez. of its first seven games, it was essential to start Despite the scorching heat, five of the the fall season on the right note. Dukes’ 10 starters locked in and played all The Dukes did just that, besting Saint Fran- 90 minutes. cis (Pa.) by a 3-1 score in a non-conference Goalkeeper Megan Virgin, who ranked meeting at Rooney Field on Sunday afternoon. third in the with 5.10 The win marked Duquesne’s first in a sea- saves per game last season, made three saves son-opening game since 2015, when they de- in the win. feated crosstown rival Robert Morris. Emma Bundy, who scored once during last season’s freshman campaign, got the scoring Did You Know? started for Duquesne in the 21st minute. Kar- ley Steinher added to the Dukes’ lead with a Sunday’s clash with Saint Francis 39th-minute tally, scoring the eventual game- (Pa.) marked the 10th all-time meet- winning goal in her first contest at the colle- ing between the two programs at giate level. Rooney Field. Duquesne boasts a 9-1 Hannah Nguyen, who was held off the record in those matchups. scoresheet despite playing in all nine games With the victory, Duquesne snapped Courtesy of Duquesne Athletics last season, assisted on both first-half goals. Members of the DU women’s soccer team celebrate following a goal during its season-opening victory Coming off of an 8-0 loss at Clemson on Aug. its streak of five straight season- over Saint Francis on Sunday. The 3-1 win marked the first in a season opener for the Dukes since 2015. 19, Saint Francis was able to keep Sunday’s con- opening losses, while also extending test close despite trailing by two at the break. its winning streak over Saint Francis Duquesne outshot Saint Francis by a 19-6 same way they ended last season: by winning Less than a minute into the second frame, to six games. mark (12-4 in shots on goal). Jaimi Araujo led two consecutive games. They’ll get the chance Danielle Goedhart scored to cut Duquesne’s the Dukes with seven shots (five on goal). to achieve that feat when they host Valparaiso lead in half. The swing of momentum did not The Dukes will seek to start this season the at Rooney Field Friday evening. sports 6 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT "Picklesburgh" traditional festival celebrates food, fun week’s Emma Polen events layout editor giant Heinz pickle balloon DPC DUNite: floats proudly over the pick- Make Your Own Milkshake A le celebration, an apparent Aug. 26 @ 9 p.m. symbol of the event’s beginnings. This past week, Aug. 20-22, the Join DPC in the NItespot for a Andy Warhol Bridge hosted one milkshake bar! While supplies of Pittsburgh’s most iconic city last. events: Picklesburgh. Picklesburgh began in 2015, but the Pittsburgh community Play in a Day has been serving the world pick- Aug. 27-28 les for much longer. H.J. Heinz began his business in canned Interested in writing, acting, goods in the 1860s. Since then, directing or stage crew? Heinz’ products have expanded. Join Duquesne's drama club Emma Polen | Layout Editor Red Masquers for a 24-hour However, Pittsburghers never Filled with vendors and various food options, the Andy Warhol Bridge on the North Shore offered an array of options for a city-centric experience. play written, rehearsed and forgot where it all started. The attended Picklesburgh for the cacies, but also a variety of other ple could purchase a bright green three-day-long pickle celebra- performed all in one day, run first time this year. This event can cultural foods from city vendors. cream soda for only a few dollars. by students! Email redmas- tion takes place just down the be intense for some newcomers, Merkle’s favorite food at the Goodlander Cocktail Brewery [email protected] ASAP to street from the old Heinz factory- but Nucitelli said, “If that is what festival was Polish vendor Gosia's served up dill pickle hard lem- get involved. turned-museum. the Pittsburgh vibe is then I am Pierogies. Each order had the onade, raspberry shrub, and one Kylie Nucitelli, a second-year absolutely in love with it.” option to mix and match among cocktail that boasted an array of DPC DUNite: Physicians’ Assistant student, Nucitelli is not originally from a variety of flavors, including rainbow pickles. Wigle Whiskey Welcome Back Picnic! the Pittsburgh area. Picklesburgh sauerkraut and bacon potato. In also made an appearance with Aug. 27 @ 12 p.m. was truly her first impression of addition to pierogies, festival- fan-favorite Eau de Pickle spirit. the Pittsburgh community since goers could also head to a candy Xzavier Sciaretta, a freshman Are you a commuter student? her freshman year was restricted booth, two fudge booths and cul- pharmacy student, was actually Join DPC in the NItespot for by Covid-19. Really, nothing says tural food booths that smelled disappointed he could not par- picnic foods, ice cream and “Pittsburgh community” like a delicious (and not pickle-y). ticipate more in the taste-testing more for a warm welcome to pickle festival. After trying the food, visitors and booth-hopping involved in Duquesne's campus! “I love how it was a unique way could head to one of the pickle Picklesburgh: “I couldn’t do a lot to bring the community togeth- merchandise booths where they of it since I’m not 21.” DPC DUNite: er over something as random as may purchase pickle earrings, While there are plenty of Creating Stress Balls pickles,” Nucitelli said. socks, stickers, magnets or their booths to visit for the young- Aug. 30 @ 9 p.m. As random as pickles may be, very own pickle balloon. Live er Picklesburgh-goers, pickle- the creativity of Picklesburgh has music performed by local bands based alcoholic beverages are twice earned it the title of “#1 provided additional entertain- definitely a main attraction for Join DPC with a DIY craft Specialty Food Festival in the ment. Every Picklesburgh cel- older visitors. night for a nice de-stresser. Country” by USA Today readers ebration also features free Heinz With the giant pickle flying high in its six-year past. pickle pins, which serve as over the Andy Warhol Bridge, it Some Pittsburghers, like perfect mini mementos of this was hard to ignore Pittsburgh’s Duquesne secondary education strangely rewarding day in the history last weekend. With a com- sophomore Nina Merkle, attend high heat of August. munity rooted strongly in their Pickleburgh without a passion- Another popular part of unique and subjectively delicious Emma Polen | Layout Editor ate devotion for pickles. Another Picklesburgh is their selection tradition, Pittsburgh shares its Sophomore Allison Covert poses with her perk of this food festival is that it of pickle-themed beverages. At pickle pride with newcomers and pickle balloon on Southside's 10th street does not only serve pickled deli- Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, peo- native city-dwellers alike. bridge. New Benedum vaccination policy marks start of season non-vaccinated audiences, that plus Rio Scarcelli masks makes me feel I have enough of capri's staff writer a safety net to be comfortable going,” kind words his summer began Pittsburgh’s Hill said. cultural reawakening as per- While the corporation and consumers First week jitters forming arts centers hosted do their part in keeping Pittsburgh safe, T the Benedum has been modified in its outdoor shows and events following Helllo hello! I am so proud of you own way to provide a healthy environ- CDC guidelines. Pittsburgh Cultural for making it through your first week ment. It has implemented contactless Trusts’ new plan is to take the enter- back on campus! ticketing, new HVAC air systems and is tainment back onto the stage for the even the first performing arts center in For those of you who have not expe- 2021-22 season. Pennsylvania to receive Global Biorisk rienced a full semester here, there “I felt like not having that same Advisory Council (GBAC) Star Facility is truly such a warm, welcoming cultural experience when coming to Accreditation for intensive cleaning. environment here at Duquesne. Pittsburgh was a detriment,” said soph- All of these measures have been put Emma Polen | Layout Editor I cannot express the pure joy I felt omore music education major Abby in place to bring back a normalcy to the The Benedum makes up for lost time with new policies to ensure the safety of their audience. being able to see the liveliness of this Hill. “Part of looking at schools was the culture of performance. excitement of the area around me to Sept. 17 through at least Nov. 30, the hours before. campus return to its natural state, not Up next for the Benedum is the tour to mention every face I passed being Benedum will be requiring proof of the For quality assurance, guests above be able to see shows and other perfor- of Broadway’s The Band’s Visit start- a friendly and eager one. mances, so I felt like I missed out during Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson the age of 18 must provide a valid photo ing Oct. 28. that time.” full vaccine coverage for show-goers ID with individuals below 18 using “I am so happy to hear that this vac- Professors are ready to start anew, Many people, including Hill, found above the age of 12. school or government issued photo IDs. cination policy has rolled out so soon, faculty is excited to lend a hand and alternatives to seeing a typical show Exceptions to this rule are limited All of this documentation is required to especially given that some theatres your peers are more than ready to such as concerts in the park or limited- to those under 12-years-old, those have access to the Benedum alone. are not having indoor seasons or even share these experiences with you. performer acts. with medical conditions or religious/ Masks are entirely dependent on a season at all,” Hill stated. “All of Take a deep breath; great things Venues within the Pittsburgh philosophical beliefs contradictory to Allegheny County’s transmission rate. If these precautions make me feel safe begin now. receiving vaccination. Instead, these Cultural District are taking the charge the area is considered to be in a “substan- and excited to experience the culture - Capri Scarcelli to protect their cast, crew and audience members must show either a negative tial” or “high” transmission rate masks Pittsburgh has to offer.” through their new vaccination policy. Covid-19 antigen test 24 hours before a are to be worn by all audience members. According to their website, occurring performance or a Covid-19 PCR test 72 “With the catch 72-hour testing for 7

Lorde's "Solar Power" shines light on self-growth capri scarcelli as a young artist and how that turned a&e editor out for her. “I used to love the party, now I’m not alright,” she sings about h my Lorde: Lorde is back and her rise in stardom and the challenges better than ever. faced with that. This re-evaluation is a O For the first time in four part of life, and she accepts that by the years, Lorde gave herself the “green end of the song. light” for producing new music since “Leader of a New Regime,” on the her 2017 studio release, Melodrama. other hand, seems to bring everything Away from media and Earth’s dark back to that summer narrative that corners, the New Zealand pop singer she began with. This seems to bring tucked herself away in her home town the narrative back to present time and to find solace in self-love, in peace and beyond reflection. I think harmonically in song. this is quite unique, with a tiny piano Thus came three sunshine-y singles trill that playfully toys with the guitar to hold us over for the August 20 strumming. (Which, by the way, is a release of Solar Power — a compila- perfect transition not only in the song tion of pure happiness we have never itself, but collectively in the album to seen before from her typically raw, show the passing of time and the need emotional storytelling. to move on from past tribulations). Since Lorde is always taking her fans The next song, “Mood Ring,” was through a road of social commentary another single released before the and dotes of adversity, it only makes album dropped -- and it is one of my sense to lighten the tone and show her favorites. It reminds me of that point growth over the years. in your life when you realize “so what That means the best way to do this is now?” This song sort of dabbles in dif- to go track-by-track. ferent modalities of self-care and spiri- The first song, “The Path,” actually tuality that Lorde has experimented sets the scene for the entirety of the with in the past year or so, and her album, starting with a low hum and Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons quiet harmonies that meld into a big- Past the coming-of-age narrative, pop sensation Lorde brings a new uplifting drive to her music. journey with that along the way. She jokes to herself “don’t you think the ger picture, like light creeping through and account for your well-being, even that many teenagers grew up with and around for the answers to the questions early 2000s were so far away?” rem- a window. Crooning “teen millionaire if it seems like the world is calling your moved on from. This song is a way of she asked herself as a young girl. This iniscing on a time where life didn’t having nightmares from the camera name. (Plus it has an awesome beat telling her past self that she is okay song is very cute and inspiring; it defi- require so much intentional time set flash” to “now if you’re looking for a drop, so what more could you want?) exactly where she is, and that there is nitely exemplifies growth. aside for wellness and well-being. It’s savior, well that’s not me,” Lorde high- The third track, “California,” gives nothing to be afraid of. Transitioning to more of a fun, experimental and really seems like lights her past as a kind of pain she listeners more background on what “Fallen Fruit” is very similar-sound- ballad,“The Man with the Axe” is a piece that speaks to current day with couldn’t always push away. Though fame looks like on-screen and how that ing, starting off the bat with a lovely more somber than the other ones on an older-generational sound. partway through, she ushers in the translated for Lorde in real life. The first harmony line powering through with this album, but according to Spotify phrase “let’s hope the sun will show us line “Once upon a time in Hollywood only a simple strumming to back it. Storyline, Lorde said that it’s “one of Last, we have “Oceanic Feeling,” the path,” as a way of reconciling with when Carole called my name/I stood Kicking in with the instrumentals about [her] favorites.” This song gives a fai- which is a 6:31 piece in contrast with her past and pushing forward in a new up, the room exploded/and I knew halfway through, it reminded me of rytale feel to some of the misconcep- her staple of short-timed songs. This breath and a new light. that’s it, I’ll never be the same,” was an something off of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely tions we have about love when we are song felt like a lullaby, approaching a With that, the singer transitions into allusion to her first Grammy award in Hearts Club Band: very psychedelic- young, and how badly it hurts when new chapter and a new sense of calm her second track — the album’s name- 2014 presented by Carole King — a sur- sounding with an ethereal feel. Lorde it is taken away for the first time. It’s for the life ahead. It seems to stand in sake and corresponding first single, real moment for the artist. From that sticks to her theme of using nature as a simplistic, but haunting like an old solidarity with her past and our experi- “Solar Power.” This song took to social point forth, however, Hollywood didn’t crutch for this album, while also tying ghost story kept in the family. ences as well, moving forward slowly media kindly, becoming a quaint sum- appear as shiny as it once seemed. the biblical allusion to the temptation “Dominoes” seems to bring the but surely. It’s a final breath, a journey mer anthem for many as well as a trend The steady backbeat and breathy vocals of fame and fortune for a young, aspir- album out of the shadows again. Very coming to an end, but not completely on TikTok. This beachy, free-loving, carry the story to the end quite rhyth- ing artist. light-hearted, Lorde sings of an ex- as she turns to the future and wonders hippie-dippie piece seemed to illumi- mically until it fades out to “It’s all just The sixth track, “Secrets from a Girl boyfriend who once treated her poorly, what her own daughter may be like. nate a care-free world that Lorde has a dream… I wanna wake up.” (Who’s Seen it All),” seems like a song but is now doing better elsewhere for You can feel some of that old tension welcomed us too, dipping our toes to “Stoned at the Nail Salon” is another that will eventually end up on the radio. his new lover. Accepting her past, she slip away in this song with that comfort- bathing in sunlight. Whereas in the first single released over the summer that It’s very laid-back with a steady per- sings “must feel good to be Mr. Start ing reassurance: “I know you’re scared, track she alludes to her stage name not had fans pleasantly surprised with cussion, catering to a matured audi- Again,” keeping the narrative short and well so was I.” It’s a great song to meaning the Christian Lord, she owns a more mellow tone. This song goes ence who has been through the teenage sweet to move on to brighter things. It put the windows down and drive away it in this song, singing “I’m kind of through a series of existential crises nightmare and has lived to tell the tale. feels like an “oh okay whatever” kind with; a song where we can move with like a prettier Jesus.” She even nods to revolving around the coming-of-age The song has a very hopeful tone, end- of acceptance rather than wallowing in the tides together.” her disappearance from the spotlight, troubles such as love and loss, aging ing with a monologue of advice to her pity as her younger artistry has shown. Lorde’s story resonates with me more saying “and I throw my cellular device beauty and, of course, change. The song younger self and her fans. According to This song in itself shows how much than I could imagine; we all carry our in the water/Can you reach me? No, feels like a modern lament in waltz an interview with Spotify, this song was she has grown over the years more humanity differently, after all. you can’t.” This attitude and change of time, as she cries “‘cause all of the inspired by one of her earlier works, than anything. You can stream Lorde’s Solar Power perspective shows her audience that it’s songs you loved at sixteen you grow out “Ribs,” where she then took those “Big Star” is also a shorter piece, on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and okay to take a step back from reality of,” drawing to her hit single, “Royals,” two power chords and switched them singing of the promises she was given other corresponding services. Horoscopes Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Go ahead, buy that Old Navy skel- Well isn't that just the cherry on She is beauty, she is grace, Don't sit in the bathroom eton onesie for the Phoebe concert. top? she is a sagittarius (that's it). stall for too long on break... You're totally stable. Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Tree hugger? More like car hugger. Existentialism is your everyday No seriously why is he hugging my I know what you're thinking, but Yes, they did remember when thing, huh? car at a red light. DON'T SPOIL IT! you walked into the wrong class Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Want to... share a grilled chicken You are the plant mom. I can see it. Driving with the windows down in Manifest it. No wait not that. snack wrap with me? downtown construction is self-care. 8 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE 113 College Hall “Big Brother” 23: the Cookout doesn’t deserve the hate 600 Forbes Avenue here’s been a lot of buzz During a twist, houseguest, other houseguest claimed, “the tions. The same goes for the Black Pittsburgh, PA 15282 in the reality TV world and winner of season 21, Jack- proof is in the pudding,” while HOH’s, which also account for surrounding season 23 son Michie, nominated three another houseguest added, “the three evictions. editorial staff T of “Big Brother” as an all Black — rather than the usual two rice pudding,” — followed by As of Aug. 25, the fourth non- alliance, dubbed the Cookout, is — houseguests for eviction. laughter from those involved. Black HOH is also targeting a editor-in-chief Colleen Hammond controlling the game for the first news editor Mary Liz Flavin All three were racial minori- Chen brought these instances non-Black houseguest, which opinions editor Zoe Stratos time in the show’s history. ties, and all three were evicted up during the live finale where means that the Cookout spear- features editor Kellen Stepler Twenty-one years ago, CBS within the next few episodes. she questioned whether the win- headed just under half of the a&e editor Capri Scarcelli launched the summer hit reality After the Black Lives Matter ner’s, and other houseguests, non-Black evictions thus far. sports editor Luke Henne TV show where 16 houseguests movement came to the forefront actions were based on the other One of the most interesting layout editor Emma Polen are put into a house and cut off of media attention in 2020, CBS houseguest’s minority status. pieces in this puzzle is the lack multimedia editor Andrew Cummings from the outside world. There of regard for past alliances — in social media & ads Erin Carbone announced in November 2020 Michie offered an apology, while are no TVs, , radio, administrative staff that shows, “Survivor,” “Love still denying the allegations. any modern reality TV show — Internet or phones. Other than adviser Paula Reed Ward Island” and “Big Brother” will The Cookout, on the other built on race, or even sex. conversations with the show’s include at least 50% people of hand, is propagating a season In the 22 seasons of the show, email us: [email protected] host, Julie Chen, and interviews color, including both cast and that truly represents the original there have been 21 all white alli- with production in the diary production, starting in 2021. purpose of reality TV: let’s put ances that have not only steam- room, the houseguests only in- And “Big Brother” delivered on these people with different back- rolled the competition, but teract with each other. that forefront for season 23. grounds in a house together and typically targeted the usual one “If you haven’t the Here’s the catch: they are Immediately, the six Black see how they interact. or two POC houseguests first. recorded visually and audibly houseguests realized the posi- Naturally, they migrated to- Hence Michie’s three nomina- strength to impose the entire time for the world to tions week one. watch. But the premise is simple. The Cookout is only the Each week, someone be- second explicit Black alli- your own terms comes Head of Household ance, the previous consisted (HOH) and nominates two of Da’Vonne Rogers and Bay- upon life, then you houseguests to be evicted. The leigh Dayton in season 22 remaining houseguests vote on called Black Girl Magic. eviction, though competitions On the other side of the coin, must accept the allow houseguests to survive supporters of the Cookout are their potential evictions and confused at this sudden callout terms it offers you.” receive rewards. of racism when all white alli- I Over the years, the show ances have done it for years. has become a staple in the re- Some are looking to all men T.S. Eliot ality TV genre, but is also fa- and all women alliances as mous for a lack of diversity in well, with the lack of callouts casting — and going as far as for sexism in those cases. You just read Now tweet casting racist individuals. “Isn’t it funny how no one our thoughts. us yours. Finally, in season 23, we’re see- says that all women’s alliances ing an unprecedented six Black are sexist? They make fun of @TheDuquesneDuke houseguests, and one of Asian women’s alliances for being his- and one of Hispanic descent. torically weak at this game but Half of the cast are people they don’t come out with the of color this season. same vitriol that some of these In the show’s 22 completed [fans] are giving to the Cook- seasons, the winners of “Big out,” a Reddit user said. editorial Brother” are most often white Seeing that the Cookout isn’t Zoe Stratos men, winning 14 times. The tion they were in and ward each other in a exactly steamrolling the rest of policy second-most winning group formed the Cookout opinions editor trust and protection the houseguests, it’s really their are white women, at five wins. alliance, saying they were doing sense, though they still cultivat- gameplay that should be re- The Duquesne Duke is the student- An Asian woman has won twice warded, with the mission always written, student-managed it for “the culture.” ed close friendships with white of . It is published and a Latino man once. They all voiced that this situ- and other POC houseguests, in the back of their minds. every Thursday during the academic Due to the 24/7 live surveil- ation may never happen again which resulted in one of the most They’ve allowed the non- year except during semester breaks and lance on the house, many acts black houseguests to come for holidays, and prior to final exams. The on the show, and they have to likable and friendly casts we’ve Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- of bigotry and racism have been take advantage of finally crown- seen in a while. one another, while only hinting ions of the editors of The Duke and does caught on camera by these win- ing a Black winner. The fan re- Additionally, the feed watch- at protecting fellow members not necessarily reflect the views of the ners and other houseguests, during nominations for evic- students, faculty, administration, stu- action was a mixed bag. ers haven’t tweeted or posted dent government or the University pub- but never brought to the ed- Unhappy fans immediately one instance of racially charged tion. They’ve won under half of lications board. Op-ed columns do not ited shows, nor commented on the HOH competitions, yet still reflect the opinions of The Duke, but took to social media to call out insults coming from the Black rather are the sole opinions of the col- in the live finale. This leaves a the alliance, which consists of houseguests. have all survived the chopping umnists themselves. large chunk of viewers out of Xavier Prather, Tiffany Mitch- The Cookout doesn’t active- block to this point. the loop on what’s really hap- Overall, this season is a Letters policy ell, Kyland Young, Azah Awa- ly hate the white houseguests, Letters to the editor must be typed, pening in the house, if they sum, Derek Frazier and Han- they’re performing a mission that refreshing change for “Big double-spaced and include the writ- don’t watch the live feeds. nah Chaddha, accusing them they say is “bigger than them- Brother,” not only because of er’s name, school/department and That being said, “Big Brother” its range of cast diversity, but phone number for verification. Letters of being racist for targeting selves.” They formed their alli- should be no longer than 300 words was hit with its first major accu- the white houseguests. ance based on trust, not hate. the way they all get along, re- and should be delivered to The Duke sation of racism during season But the problem these fans Due to those close bonds gardless of race. Having this office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed moment for the Black commu- to [email protected] by 5 p.m. 21, when fans heard houseguests are ignoring is that in the show’s they’ve made with houseguests Tuesday. The editors reserve the right using racial slurs on the live 22 seasons, white alliances have not in the alliance, they’ve re- nity is important and calling it to edit any and all submitted copies. feeds — which, of course, didn’t racist is only exposing the ig- All letters must be verified before being done the same to the minority ceived their trust and have published. make it onto the show. Usually groups, while also making micro- been able to control the game norance of past seasons. the comments slide by, but the aggressions toward them. from behind the scenes without Right now, it’s looking like Corrections/clarifications severity and consistency of these we’re going to see our first Black Readers should report any story or Bangladeshi-American house- ever giving a hint to their mis- photo error to The Duke. All legitimate acts called for action to be taken guest, Ovi Kabir, was described sion or the alliance itself. winner of “Big Brother,” so why errors will be corrected in print the fol- by production. wouldn’t they take advantage of lowing edition. as a “brown flame.” Chinese- So far, all non-Black HOH’s The problems commenced American houseguest, Isabella have targeted other non-Black something that may not happen Contact in the first episode, even be- Wang, became paranoid, so an- houseguests, with three evic- again in future seasons? fore comments were made. email: [email protected] Opinions 9 From the Editor-in-Chief: Write like you’re not afraid Colleen Hammond crafted of her own vivid imagi- editor-in-chief nation. And being the generous he unforgettable shriek woman she was, she obliged of metal on metal as my Tmother set up the mattress the demands of a rather forth- right four-year-old. in the pullout couch. The set of My grandmother told the most faded beige and green patterned fantastic stories — all original sheets being pulled out of the concoctions — complete with linen closet in the hallway. My plot twists, character voices and silky Disney princess nightgown. even the occasional limerick. She These were the hallmarks of the transported me to faraway king- introduction to my love for tell- doms and lulled me to sleep in ing stories. the same breath. Growing up, bedtime dur- Among my family, we’ve come ing visits to my grandmother’s to the general consensus that house was one of the most Nanny was the first person to special times of the year. She nurture my love for stories. would tuck my sister and me As I grew older, Nanny’s be- into bed on the squeaky couch loved bedtime stories turned mattress that had clearly seen into frequent phone calls and better days. My sister would letters — often sent to me while fall asleep almost instantly. I was away at summer camp — And as my grandmother — Courtesy of Colleen Hammond detailing her many late-age ad- “Nanny” as we called her — ventures. Back in 2017, I visited the master storyteller herself, the late Patricia Hughes (right). This was on my way home from my first visit to Duquesne, and I spent most of the afternoon showing her pictures of campus. would pull the covers up un- She told me all about the had ended. As many of us have me these stories as a form of der my chin, I would pose my chipmunks who lived under the voiceless before, I want The learned over the past year and entertainment, but in actual- most important request of the patio that she left red grapes Duke to continue its tradition ity, she was preparing me for evening: out for so she could watch a half, death can be an unex- of giving those in our commu- the life she saw ahead of me. “Nanny, can you tell me a story?” them puff up their cheeks; how pected period at the end of a nity who feel unseen and un- For her, it was always about In the earliest years, she the tree I used to climb in her sentence we thought was just heard the platform they need. more than the stories: it was about would look to an assortment of front yard was blooming; and beginning. It is in telling our stories, the connection she made with me books and toys my mother had (my personal favorite) how her While it’s been over three honestly and truthfully, that and the bond it forged between us. expertly packed for the trip as and her best friend Bernice ac- years since her death, I still we preserve our connection In telling me her stories, a remedy. But I was insistent. cidentally ordered 80 chicken find myself looking for a card with humanity. she taught me storytelling is “Nanny, tell me stories from nuggets in the McDonald’s in her scrawled cursive hand- I realize that most of us feel more than a simple relaying your mouth,” I begged in my ex- drive-thru. writing in the mail on my we don’t have any stories to of events. It is about listening cited bedtime whisper. When my grandmother birthday every year. tell from our time in the pan- and being present for those Very quickly, she learned the passed away just weeks before But that’s the power of a great demic. We sat at home. We who have something they rules of engagement. I wanted I started college, I had a very storyteller. attended Zoom meetings. We need to say. her to tell me a story she had child-like fear that the story For years, I thought she told worked. We struggled. We And I’d like to think it’s why slept. And we did it all again I’m here now, pursuing a ca- the next day. We lived in some reer in journalism. variation of a hellish Ground- As a reporter, it’s my job hog’s Day time loop. — above all else — to listen. Now, as we enter the next I once heard that Mother phase of the pandemic time Theresa of Calcutta used to warp, we have a rare opportu- describe herself as a “pen- nity to use our collective sto- cil in the hands of God.” I’m ries as a way to heal each other far from a Mother Theresa figure, but I think I’m a set from the hardships we have of ears for the people in this collectively endured since the community. I am one person, world shut down. and I am far too small to fix The best advice I’ve ever all the daunting problems we heard about storytelling came face today in the world. from the great playwright, di- But I can listen. rector, screenwriter and ac- This campus is filled to the tress Phoebe Waller-Bridge. brim with stories that reveal the “Write like you’re not afraid,” intricate complexities of our com- Waller-Bridge said at the end munity. And I am honored that I of her book Fleabag: The Scrip- get to be the one to hear and tell tures. And I intend to do so. those stories. So this year, please, tell Courtesy of Colleen Hammond As someone who has felt me a story. On my eighth birthday, my grandmother drove up from Ohio to my parents’ home in Michigan to celebrate. Image featur- ing my missing two front teeth. Opinions Aug. 26, 2021 10 FEATURES

CHESS KNIGHTS

Club uses chess to bridge cultural and generational divides

Emily Ambery who are re-entering society. The Think Tank includes Hubay started getting together with friends informal- staff writer returning citizens, students and faculty from various ly to play chess with returned citizens, and they brought disciplines and universities, activists, artists, politi- the idea for official chess nights to the Think Tank. She cal leaders, police as well as prison and justice system received support to create an event for all to learn and n chess, a knight moves two spaces in one direction employees and continues to meet weekly on campus at play chess. and one space in another — creating a pattern that Duquesne. “Chess is a fun way to bring people of all backgrounds no other piece can replicate. I “Chess is a beautiful game where individuals can meet together for a common and neutral cause,” Hubay said. At Duquesne University, a new chess club called over the board regardless of age or socio-economic back- “It opens the door for discussion and allows seemingly "Chess Nights" partners chess players of all ages and ground and engage in competition on a level playing unrelated groups of people to find common ground.” abilities to create memories and stories — that no one field,” said Peter Booth, another organizer in the com- Looking forward, Hubay and the Think Tank wish to else can replicate. mittee for Chess Nights at Duquesne. “It is important for launch additional initiatives that address problems and Chess Nights will start on Tuesday, Sept. 7th from us as students to be aware of our impact on the larger issues with reentry after incarceration. 7 - 9 p.m. in room 119 of the Student Union and will community that we inhabit and make sure that we can “In the future, we hope to launch more initiatives continue every first and third Tuesday of each month take part in some positive engagement in that space.” such as community cooking and different community- thereafter. This community building effort is sponsored When Hubay began working with the EBTT and re- based actions that will address the key problems and by the House of Life, the Elsinore-Bennu Think Tank for turned citizens, she met 70-year-old Charlie Lewis. challenges with reentry after incarceration,” Hubay Restorative Justice (EBTT), the Pittsburgh Police De- While working together, Lewis, of Carrick, taught her said. “Chess Nights are targeted at helping returned cit- partment and Duquesne’s Sociology Club. how to play chess. Lewis was unjustly sentenced to 30- izens find acceptance and friendship in the community, “The goal of our community Chess Nights is to bridge 71 years in prison for a non-violent first major offense. whereas other initiatives can address other needs, such cultural and generational divides by using chess as a After 18 years, his sentencing was overturned after he as learning to cook.” dialogue,” said Dee Hubay, organizer and member of proved a constitutional violation and was released from Chess Nights are part of a larger "Building Bridges" Chess Nights. “It brings together those from various prison in 2004. initiative to create intergenerational communication backgrounds and ages for one common activity.” “Charlie later overturned his sentencing via a hand- and social and community connectedness. Building The House of Life is a non-profit organization owned written motion he had written 17 years prior, spending a Bridges aims to facilitate the process of reentry, transi- and operated by citizens returning from incarceration to total of 18 years incarcerated before proving a constitu- tion and self sufficiency for returned citizens. help with re-entry adjustments and challenges. In this tional violation and being released,” Hubay said. “We believe that it is imperative to recognize that context, returned citizens refers to individuals who are It was in prison that Lewis learned how to play chess. Duquesne University, being a campus in the middle of returning or reentering society after incarceration. “Then we started getting together a couple times each a diverse and dynamic city, is only a small part in our The EBTT is a part of the House of Life which uses month to play and I invited a couple other friends to greater conurbation and we hope to connect with the the success stories of its members to understand why learn, and eventually realized this is something every- people around us in a meaningful and positive way,” they succeeded and how their journey can assist others one might love,” Hubay said. Booth said.

Members of Chess Nights take a break from the board game and Two members of the club, Chess Nights, ponder their next move. Scan the above code to register for more information regarding enjoy pizza. Chess Nights.

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