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’ s ment Kellen Stepler editor-in-chief Kellen Stepler editor-in-chief Responding to demands from Dannielle Brown, mother of Citing due process rights and Marquis Jaylen “JB” Brown who academic freedom, the American fell to his death out of a Brottier Association of University Pro- Hall window in October 2018, fessors (AAUP) wrote a letter to Duquesne University announced Duquesne President Ken Gorm- Friday that they had purchased ley Sunday asking for suspended body cameras for their police of- education professor Gary Shank ficers, which they expect to ar- to be reinstated at the university. Courtesy of WESA rive in three weeks. Duquesne agrees to provide body cameras to all Duquesne Police officers, as demanded by Dannielle Brown. Shank, a tenured education The announcement came three professor at Duquesne since days after Brown’s most recent recent steps towards acquiring incident that took her son’s life,” cannot tolerate non-compliance 1997, was suspended from the protest on campus. body cameras, Duquesne’s atti- the statement says. “Duquesne with our safety measures or dis- university Sept. 11 after using The advocacy group, #Justice- tude toward the #Justice4Jaylen- has only offered Ms. Brown access rupting our students’ academic the N-word during a lecture. 4JaylenBrown, released a state- Brown movement has been less to files from an internal investiga- pursuits,” according to the state- In a recorded video that gained ment Tuesday, Sept. 29 noting than ideal. Ms. Brown has time tion led by its own legal team.” ment by university officials. traction on social media, Shank the “recent victory” in the cam- and time again asked Duquesne The statement says that Brown #Justice4JaylenBrown’s state- tells his Educational Psychol- paign for justice for JB. for a seat at the table to help make is hopeful that Duquesne “will ment noted that Brown “prac- ogy class over Zoom that he is “It is clear that Duquesne Uni- Duquesne a safer environment make good on its recent an- tices strict measures to prevent giving them “permission” to versity officials decided to ac- for its students.” nouncement that it has ordered the spread of COVID-19 at her use the word in a “pedagogical quire body cameras as a direct The advocates’ statement notes body cameras, there has been events, including mandatory sense.” Duquesne has given him result of Ms. Brown's tireless that Duquesne’s announcement nothing but empty promises from mask wearing by all participants, an ultimatum — resign, or face advocacy, despite Duquesne's at- of ordering body cameras comes a Duquesne to date.” the use of hand sanitizer, and the dismissal. His attorney, Warner tempts to distance itself from her day after her attempted donation “Ms. Brown looks forward to sanitization of all equipment af- Mariani, said that Shank has no cause,” #Justice4JaylenBrown’s to assist in funding body cameras opportunities to foster dialogue ter each use.” intention to resign. statement said. was declined. with the school to translate its “Not a single COVID-19 case Following the lecture, Shank In a Sept. 25 statement, the Dannielle Brown, on day 89 words into meaningful action,” has been reported as a result of wrote an email to the class with university said it funded the of her hunger strike, has been it says. attending any of Ms. Brown’s the subject line, “my most sincere camera program and that the protesting Duquesne’s handling The statement provides an events, including her 24/7 stay apology.” School of Education first-year cost is $90,000; then of the death of her son, Marquis update to her third demand, for at Freedom Corner,” the state- dean Gretchen Generett sent a costing $43,000 annually there- Jaylen “JB” Brown, in October the university to train campus ment said. letter to students within moments after. Duquesne is working with 2018. She has issued three de- law enforcement officers in de- The advocacy group also re- of learning about the incident, the union that supports the pub- mands of Duquesne: for her to escalation and to respond appro- sponded to Duquesne’s concerns writing, “[T]o be clear, I believe lic safety officers to “complete be given access to the file on JB’s priately to mental health crises of disrupting students’ educa- that there is never a time, peda- the due diligence relative for death to conduct her own inves- among its students; and that “ap- tion, writing that, students call gogically or otherwise, for a pro- adopting the cameras for use.” tigation, that Duquesne requires propriately trained law enforce- Brown’s presence “inspiration- fessor to create a hostile learning “While city and Duquesne po- its officers with body cameras ment officers should have been al.” environment.” lice officers have interviewed mul- and increased crisis-intervention fully alert and prepared to inter- “Ms. Brown is sympathetic to AAUP’s letter, written by Gregory tiple witnesses who have shared training. vene to prevent a person acting the stresses and demands stu- Scholtz, director of AAUP’s depart- the same account relative to what The advocates’ statement erratically from posing danger to dents face while they study, which ment of academic freedom, tenure happened on that evening when says that Brown has been “clear himself or others.” is why she has voluntarily re- and governance, cites academic Marquis “Jaylen” Brown tragical- and consistent about her three Duquesne’s news release also duced her hours near campus and freedom statements from their or- ly died, and we believe without a simple demands.” They write addresses recent statements has conducted noise tests to en- ganization, along with policies from doubt that our officers acted in the that her first demand, releasing made by the university regard- sure the bullhorn she uses while Duquesne’s faculty handbook. most prudent manner possible, all information related to JB’s ing Brown violating COVID-19 protesting cannot be heard inside Scholtz quoted an AAUP state- we believe that body cameras are death allowing her to conduct conduct policies, after events on the university’s library or nearby ment in the letter, “An institution a public safety and community re- an independent investigation, Sept. 11 and Sept. 22. buildings. Duquesne's students of higher learning fails to fulfill lations best practice,” according to has not been met — contrary to “While Duquesne has worked continue to stand with Ms. Brown its mission if it asserts the power the news release. Duquesne’s claims. to respectfully accommodate Ms. and lead protests and actions to proscribe ideas — and racial The university noted that they “Her investigator has never Brown’s right to share her mes- alongside her, amplifying her de- or ethnic slurs, sexist epithets, had been looking into body cam- been given full access without sage, and very much wishes to see SLUR — page 2 eras before JB’s death. stipulation to all Duquesne Uni- reach closure for all concerned in see CAMS — page 2 “While Ms. Brown welcomes versity records relating to the this tragic matter, the university

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FOLLOW Brown's demand for body cams Here are the crimes reported from Monday, Sept. 14 to Monday, Sept. from CAMS — page 1 US 28. mands for action to Duquesne of- ficials,” the statement said. On Sept. 15, a resident student ON Duquesne officials have also reported that a non-affiliate male filed a motion asking the Al- who had made threats to her non- INSTAGRAM legheny County Common Pleas affiliate boyfriend was on- cam Court to require Brown to specify pus. The threats involved use of exactly what she intends to sue a firearm and physical violence. the university for. According to Duquesne Police located the male Allegheny County court records, subject and found him to be carry- Brown filed a praecipe for writ ing a BB gun replica of a Springfield of summons Feb. 15, 2019 — a XD 40-caliber handgun. The male was issued a defiant trespass warn- notice filled out by someone that Griffin Sendek/ multimedia Editor ing and removed from campus. A lets the other party know that All Duquesne Police officers will soon be equipped with body cameras. Dannielle they intend to sue. That was the Brown and her supporters hope this will increase police accountability. student was referred to the Office last filing from Brown. Duquesne said that by asking color — their parents, and par- of Student Conduct for possession On Sept. 17, Duquesne filed a the court to move the legal pro- ticularly in times of crisis.” of alcohol. notice requesting Brown to file cess forward, they hope that the Duquesne announced on Tues- a complaint. The administration traditional methods of obtaining day the first of a monthly Prayer On Sept. 18, a student had her car said the court has ordered Brown evidence and testimony “will al- for Unity service taking place damaged when another student ac- to do so. low all of the evidence to be ob- this Sunday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. on cidentally backed into her. A note In the statement, Duquesne tained by Ms. Brown through a Rooney Field. Check-in will begin with contact information for the @The officials note that the “univer- fair, open, and comprehensive at 6:30 p.m., and all attendees driver of the other vehicle was left sity is eager to make all available process, thus allowing her to find must show a Duquesne ID and on her windshield. A report was relevant information through a the answers she seeks so she and have their temperature checked filed with Duquesne University Po- Duquesne transparent and proper process.” the university can reach closure before entering the event. The lice. They said that Brown’s lack of le- in this tragic matter.” service, led by Duquesne chap- gal counsel has “made it impos- Brown said in the release, lain Fr. Bill Christy, will last 10- On Sept. 19, students in Towers Duke sible for Duquesne’s counsel to “What started as a quest to get 15 minutes. were found to have a bong in their provide, through the proper legal answers in my son’s death has Following the service, there possession along with two empty channels and following the cor- evolved into a national campaign will be a remembrance for JB bottles of alcohol. They are being rect procedures, documents and to change the way institutions of who died on the same day in referred to the Office of Student information that Ms. Brown con- higher education interact with 2018. Brown has been invited to Conduct. tinues to demand.” students — especially students of attend. Also on Sept. 19, a student re- LISTEN ported an unknown person(s) en- LIVE 24/7 tered his vehicle parked on Locust Battle for academic freedom and Street. DUQSM.COM/ WDSR/ On Sept. 22, a St. Ann resident Shank's reinstatement rages on student was found to be in posses- sion of alcohol and marijuana in- are we aware that administrative for Individual Rights in Educa- from SLUR — page 1 side the dormitory. The student is officers consulted a duly consti- tion (FIRE,) also demanding that being referred to the Office of Stu- or homophobic insults almost al- tuted faculty body prior to im- Shank be reinstated by the uni- JOIN THE DUKE! dent Conduct. ways express ideas, however re- posing the suspension,” the let- versity, and that Duquesne’s move If you’re interested, email thed- pugnant. Indeed, by proscribing ter says. threatens academic freedom. Also on Sept. 22, a Duquesne Po- [email protected] or stop by our any ideas, a university sets an ex- Gabriel Welsch, vice president FIRE said that Shank's pedagog- lice officer on patrol reported a -ve newsroom located in the basement ample that profoundly disserves of marketing and communications ical use of the racial slur was not hicle found to have had its left rear of College Hall (Room 113). its academic mission.” at Duquesne, said that Duquesne directed at any student, so it does door window broken out. Various The letter notes that while a appreciates that the situation with not meet any legal definition of papers and other items had been professor’s freedom of classroom Shank has “engendered strong feel- harassment, writing, "Duquesne's thrown about the front seat area. 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Courtesy of AAUP “If the administration insists or accomplished student? See something on campus that just The American Association of University Professors calls for Professor Gary on seeking his dismissal, we urge Shank to be reinstated after he used a racial slur in a lecture on Sept. 11. doesn’t make sense? You can that Professor Shank be afforded send your tips and story ideas to a faculty hearing that incorpo- News Editor Colleen Hammond dence that Professor Shank’s ates that it is important that all rates the two above-cited proce- bluff briefs at [email protected] continuing in the role he has parties respect the process and dural standards to ensure that filled for 23 years suddenly con- the time it takes to complete.” the university fulfills its stated stitutes a threat of immediate AAUP’s letter came 13 days after commitment to academic free- harm to himself or others. Nor a letter written by the Foundation dom,” the letter says. News October 1, 2020 3 Duquesne Technology Lab explores blockchain and AI Colleen Hammond simply, is a decentralized, virtual could change the way a large sec- news editor ledger system that allows two tion of industries operate. parties to complete transactions “The technology and secured As the world continues to or transfers of data in a safe, se- platforms will be unitized in in- change at a lightning pace, one cure way. dustries like healthcare, busi- Duquesne student organization “Personally, not having a fi- ness, music/arts, and many more is trying to prepare campus and nance or tech background, block- as people begin to become more young professionals for the future. chain is a more secured system aware,” Mueller said. The Duquesne Technology that is utilized to gather and According to Adebimpe, in Lab, a student group aimed at store data,” Mueller said. “This the world of healthcare, block- researching and studying emerg- platform creates a network as it chain technology could help give ing technologies, has taken up is generally private information patients greater access to their residence on campus. The group, that is utilized by professionals medical data and allow for doc- started by computer science solely within the network.” tors to securely share patient in- courtesy of the Founder Institute and accounting student Daniel While the subject of blockchain formation across a much larger The Duquesne Technology Lab encourages members to engage with industry Adebimpe, is one of the first of and its associated cryptocurren- network of practitioners. professionals to gain experience and knowledge of new technologies. its kind in the country. cies are highly complex and not Adebimpe also believes block- Adebimpe hopes this group will road is very exciting,” Mueller said. “Through the faculty support, easily understood, Adebimpe and chain technology could change prepare students and Duquesne As members of the group, stu- I found this student organization his vice president Hunter Muel- the way Americans vote in the for the ever changing and in- dents have the opportunity to and was ecstatic to make history ler hope their group will bridge coming years. creasingly problematic future. research and study cutting edge at Duquesne,” Duquesne Tech- the informational divide between “Eventually, we will be able to Adebimpe was inspired while technologies through the group’s vote digitally on these immutable working an internship with a industry partners. The Duquesne ledgers so there’s full transpar- financial technology company. Technology Lab has currently ency and quick election results,” He soon developed a passion for paired with multiple blockchain Adebimpe said. emerging technologies with a va- and advanced technology com- These changes, Adebimpe not- riety of applications and decided panies based in California such ed, will only be accelerated due to start a student organization to as Block Venture, Definity, and to the pandemic. This technology study and discuss them. Chaintouch. could become more mainstream “I really see blockchain as a Adebimpe said he is hoping his as Americans move to a cashless technology that could change the work on blockchain and with the society to avoid the transmis- world,” Adebimpe said. group will help develop a “more sion of COVID-19 through paper As the group progressed in inclusive financial landscape.” money. This technology has also size and interests over the sum- “We need to enter the new par- been used to help hospitals com- mer, Adebimpe decided that the adigm of synthesis over analy- Courtesy of TrentonSystem.com municate with each other and in- group should expand their fo- sis,” Adebimpe said. The Duquesne Technology Lab allows students to explore and innovate with stitute contact tracing protocols, cus to include other “disruptive” Adebimpe and Mueller are emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence. according to Adebimpe. technologies. The group was then seeking to increase interest and “Our world has gotten so com- renamed and rebranded as the membership in the club within nology Lab vice president Hunter ordinary students and those in plex,” Adebimpe said. “Govern- Duquesne Technology Lab. Their the next year, as well as further Mueller said. the financial technology sector. ment and big institutions can’t focus now includes research and develop their relationships with Back in February, Adebimpe “It’s just a system that can give fix the problems we face today.” ethical discussions of artificial emerging industry partners. founded the Duquesne Block- two people trust,” Adebimpe said. Adebimpe thinks the decen- intelligence, 3D printing, nano- “I am most excited to re- chain Group, a student organi- Although blockchain is current- tralized, unregulated aspects of technology and cryptocurrencies search the platforms already zation that seeks to engage and ly primarily used in the financial blockchain could help remedy in addition to blockchain. out on the market at other busi- familiarize students from a wide sector to complete cryptocur- some of the global problems that “Having the ability to develop nesses and schools and make it variety of majors with revolu- rency transactions, Adebimpe are “too big” for large, estab- a system at Duquesne that could our own at Duquesne and more tionary blockchain technology. and Mueller say the technology lished financial institutions and then be integrated at corporations effective to build a greater net- Blockchain, to put it extremely has many other applications that even major world governments. in the Pittsburgh area down the work,” Mueller said. 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Date Lab Suspected Currently Currently Currently Currently Confirmed Cases Isolated Isolated Quarantined Quarantined Cases Today Today on at in at Campus Home Hotel Home Today today Today Today 9/29/2020 1 0 3 3 1 18 4 Opinions THEDUQUESNEDUKE staff 113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 America needs younger politicians running the country editorial staff President Trump is 74 years old. Former Vice President Joe Biden is 77 years old. House editor-in-chief Kellen Stepler managing editor Colleen Hammond Speaker Nancy Pelosi is 80 years old. Senate news editor Colleen Hammond majority leader Mitch McConnell is 78 years opinions editor Noah Wilbur old. For years now, the American people have features editor Katia Faroun let our grandparents run the country. a&e editor Capri Scarcelli Despite the average American being just 37 sports editor Adam Lindner years old, according to the 2010 census (2020 layout editor Kelsey Burtner data is not in yet), the median age of a U.S. multimedia editor Griffin Sendek congressperson is 58 years old, and the medi- administrative staff an age of a U.S. Senator is nearly 62 years old. adviser Paula Reed Ward ad manager Carissa Haslam The typical American retires somewhere in social media manager Erin Carbone their mid-60s, yet we continue to ask people email us: [email protected] over 65 to make the most important and im- pactful decisions for this country. While there is nothing wrong with having older members in the legislative branch, a sig- nificant lack of young leadership is highly de- structive to American democracy. Comic By Kelsey Burtner It is extremely common to discuss greater representation for women, minorities and “All our dreams can people of color, yet young people seem to be Meditation goes mainstream as a growing excluded from our conversations. However, it is clear that values rapidly shift genera- come true, if we have tion to generation. Given the extremely low number of Americans practice mindfulness representation of people under 40 in posi- the courage to pursue n the age of 24-hour Of the unconventional classes and instructors, a tions of power in federal and local govern- ment, an older generation is by-and-large connectivity, sky-high therapies growing in popu- steep learning curve and running the show. them.” I expectations and a larity, meditation in par- fear of the unknown are a This poses an additional threat to the coun- craving for instant grati- ticular has received broad few of the turnoffs that kept try in the coming years. As we were so pain- fication, the reality is that recognition with millions prospective practitioners fully reminded this month with the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, no government Walt Disney today’s world continues to unplugging from today’s from fully committing for inflict a heavy toll on our hectic society by combin- many years. It simply took official lives forever. Although upsetting and A everyday lives. too much effort and time to unsettling, voters need to acknowledge that ing the ancient technique of their favorite political dynasty cannot prove You just read Now tweet The relentless desire for attempt this new skill in an our thoughts. us yours. eternal. And as officials like Speaker Pelosi, achievement and greater already hectic lifestyle. President Trump, Sen. McConnell and former wealth at the expense of Nevertheless, start-ups Vice President Biden continue to age, their re- @TheDuquesneDuke our well-being is a deeply such as Calm and Head- maining life expectancy only proceeds to drop. rooted tendency in Western space removed this stigma Many sections of American politics are at culture that is the culprit of by mainstreaming medita- a loss as to who the next great champion of our society’s mental health tion through user-friendly women’s rights and foremost legal expert of equality will be in the absence of Justice Gins- problems. mobile platforms that pro- burg. Political figures like RBG should not be editorial With anxiety and stress vide a simple and engaging once-in-a-generation superstars. There needs related diagnoses disturb- curriculum, guiding users to be a constant flow of new talent and ideas policy ingly becoming the norm along their journey of mas- into the democratic process to keep our society in the U.S., the evidence tering mindfulness. from becoming stagnant. The Duquesne Duke is the student- is continuing to build that Hailed by many as the Our democracy is like a shark: if it stops written, student-managed newspaper moving, it will die. The introduction of young- of Duquesne University. It is published our fast-paced, intercon- “fastest growing wellness er political figures is one of the surest ways to every Thursday during the academic nected society has inflicted activity in the US,” mobile year except during semester breaks and Noah Wilbur keep our democracy swimming. holidays, and prior to final exams. The severe psychological dam- opinions editor devices provide immediate However, getting new people to throw their Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- age across the population, access to meditation right ions of the editors of The Duke and does hats in the political ring has become more dif- not necessarily reflect the views of the young and old. mindfulness with 21st cen- in the palm of our hands. ficult over the past 10 years. The deep division students, faculty, administration, stu- As a result, within the tury technology. As a college student, my of partisanship has excluded a whole gen- dent government or the University pub- lications board. Op-ed columns do not past decade, Americans are A recent study from the experience is that medita- eration of newcomers to the political scene on both sides of the aisle. reflect the opinions of The Duke, but increasingly on the search Centers for Disease Con- tion allows me to decom- rather are the sole opinions of the col- In the past decade, the fissure along party for balance in life: the equi- trol and Prevention (CDC) press after a busy day of umnists themselves. lines has become increasingly deep. Both librium between absolute discovered that 14.2% of checking items off a nev- Letters policy parties feel an immense pressure to win, and Letters to the editor must be typed, peace and rock-bottom; American adults now medi- er-ending-to-do-list while therefore, put forward an older, more expe- double-spaced and include the writ- a moment where you can tate; a threefold increase managing the constant pres- rienced, sure winner rather than a young er’s name, school/department and phone number for verification. Letters reach a period of calmness. since 2012. Not to mention, sure of conceiving an appro- newcomer that is more of a gamble. Both should be no longer than 300 words In search of this “equilib- kids are joining the trend priate post-graduation plan. parties would rather take an easy victory and should be delivered to The Duke than risk bringing in some younger blood. office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed rium,” people are turning to too with 5.4% of adolescents In a world consumed by We need to find a way to work past the to [email protected] by 5 p.m. holistic wellness practices practicing meditation. a cacophony of distractions Tuesday. The editors reserve the right notion that securing seats is the end goal of to edit any and all submitted copies. as a means to naturally al- Not long ago, a social from social media and hec- politics. It is about ensuring the people in All letters must be verified before being leviate symptoms of stress stigma surrounded the art tic career paths, I recom- published. our communities are properly represented and improve focus and men- of meditation with practi- mend that more people take and listened to. Corrections/clarifications tal stability. Research indi- tioners often viewed as hip- advantage of the widespread Although seniority is no guarantee of wis- Readers should report any story or photo error to The Duke. All legitimate cates that a growing num- pies and free souls strolling availability of meditation to dom and youth is no guarantee of innova- tion, the American people need to seek out errors will be corrected in print the fol- ber of folks are joining yoga onto a grassy field to enter navigate stress, add much- lowing edition. a happy medium between age and experi- studios, visiting the chiro- an alternate universe for a needed balance to life and Contact ence, and new ideas and growth to ensure practor and “floating” at the few hours. focus on moment-by-mo- the survival of our democracy for genera- email [email protected] nearest salt tanks. Lack of accessibility to ment experiences. tions to come. Opinions 5 Third-party votes are wasteful in 2020’s highly contested election Alyse Kaminski party decides.” our government’s bipartisan sys- staff columnist I beg you, if you are on the tem, this is not the election to merica is less than 50 fence, vote for Joe Biden. Vot- spearhead a third- party move- days away from the elec- ing for Kanye West or Jo Jor- ment. There is so much on the tion, which is terrifying. gensen, for example, is a waste line for so many people. Trans- A of a vote. It is that simple. You gender rights, fair housing, the It has obviously been an inter- esting four years to put it lightly, might as well either not vote climate and so much more are is- and I am personally ready to live at all, or vote for Trump if you sues that need to be addressed in in an America where Donald are going to vote for anyone the next four years, and Trump Trump is no longer president. who is not Biden. cannot be the leader addressing If you think anything like me, You may be thinking, “but I these issues. you’re probably disappointed want to vote my conscience.” He’s had four years to prove that Joe Biden is the Democratic I totally understand. I respect himself worthy of being the nominee. what it means to have the right President of the United States. So many young people wanted to vote how you please. Instead, we received a pandemic a more progressive candidate, However, our country has with no end in sight and a cul- ture where being politically in- Courtesy of NBC News like Sen. Bernie Sanders, to go been so polarized by President With Nov. 3rd quickly approaching, some voters are choosing third-party candidates. up against President Trump; but Trump, that you either need to correct is in vogue. of Trump in the Oval Office will same way Police Chief Walter alas, as I read and learned in Dr. vote one way or the other. There I am personally seeing a lot of do to our strong culture of being E. Headley meant it during the Coopie’s Political Parties and is no middle-ground right now. this uncertainty of who to vote scared of powerful women. race riots of 1967. Interest Groups course, “The While we are being failed by for from straight, white males. If you fall into this category, And that’s not even the worst This election will be written please read this carefully — you of it. I acknowledge my privi- about in history books. Our fu- are only unsure because Trump lege as a white woman. I know ture children and grandchildren has never attacked an aspect of that if I were of a different race, will ask us about this one and say, your identity. ethnicity, sexual orientation or “Which side were you on?” Do As a woman, I am fearful for socioeconomic status, I would you really want to say that you the next four years because we be much more nervous about cast a vote that in the long-run, live in a country run by a man this election. did not matter? who said he would date his Please let Trump’s response If you vote for a third-party daughter and grab women with- to the recent Black Lives Mat- candidate, you are actively allow- out their consent. ter protests remind you of ing Trump to continue being the I am worried that Planned his thoughts and feelings on president. If you don’t like Trump, Parenthood will be defunded, Black people. He literally said, you need to settle for Biden — es- as Trump has recently writ- “When the looting starts, the pecially if you claim to care about Courtesy of North Texas Daily ten about doing. I am worried shooting starts,” and don’t try the minority groups and environ- Voters struggle to decide if a third-party vote will have any impact on the 2020 election. about what another four years to twist this. He meant it the ment around you. Danish TV show, Ultra Strips Down, promotes body positivity among children Colleen Hammond cise and their bodies because one with malicious intentions news editor of their early exposure to un- is near the children. n an age of Instagram realistic body standards. In addition, the children who beauty moguls and end- However, a Danish TV show compose the live studio audi- lessly filtered images, the is doing their part to combat ence spend weeks in school I body dysmorphia and insecu- discussing the show both be- notion of body positivity is al- most an unattainable goal. rity in children’s appearances. fore and after. They are well Internet users across the The show Ultra Strips prepared for the event and are western world have felt an in- Down, takes an unconvention- frequently asked throughout creasing pressure to have the al approach to educating chil- the filming process if they are “perfect body” in recent years dren about their bodies. comfortable and if they would as images of stick-thin models The show, which is available like to leave. through Ultra, the on-demand Children are also encour- and wildly muscular influencers children’s channel of the Dan- aged to participate by the host have taken over social media. ish national broadcaster, fea- who frequently reminds the It seems that every second tures a host speaking to a room children, “Remember, you spent on social media is yet Courtesy of Irish Times full of children ages 11-13 can’t do anything wrong,” and Danish TV show encourages body positivity by featuring naked adults in front of kids. another reminder of how the when five adults come into the “There are no bad questions.” average person will never look, American education does not ied” Instagram models is a rec- room and disrobe in front of Audience participation helps sound or be as attractive as the include even the most basic ipe for disaster. We are placing the children. The children are guide the dialogue and encour- internet facade. of anatomy lessons for mid- our children at a great disad- then allowed to ask any ques- age children to feel comfort- According to the National dle school children. Ameri- vantage by avoiding discussion tions they have about the bod- able in their own bodies. The Association of Anorexia and can culture has so hyper- of normal bodily functions. ies they see in front of them. show uses “everyday” models Associated Eating Disorders, sexualized nudity that even The American education This removes some of the with a variety of body types. nudity in anatomy textbooks is system needs to adopt a sys- 9% of the U.S. population taboo and awkwardness from Although Danish children often heavily censored to avoid tem to educate young people will develop an eating disor- discussing puberty. It also ex- are culturally more comfortable showing genitalia. on their bodies in a stress-free der within their lifetime. This pands children’s perception of with nudity than American chil- While there is nothing wrong nonjudgmental space. Ameri- equates to rough 28.8 mil- what a “normal” body should dren due to the practice of nude with waiting until children can culture needs to stop in- lion Americans suffering from look like. beaches in Denmark, “Ultra mature to their pre-teen years trinsically associating nudity these conditions. While the average American Strips Down” aims to eliminate Since the advent of social is probably scandalized and ap- the taboo of nudity and place it to have these discussions, the with sexuality and encourage media, eating disorder experts palled by this idea, the show in an educational context. complete avoidance of the top- all young people to be comfort- have noted that the perpetual has been a huge success in Den- Unfortunately, the Ameri- ic altogether is proving detri- able in their own skin. bombardment of filtered im- mark, even winning an award can market is not ready for mental to young people. Although a TV show of adult ages and “perfect bodies” has for best children’s program at such a radical step like “Ultra Without this education and nudity may seem drastic, it is greatly contributed to a rise in the Danish TV Festival. Strips Down.” However, the judgment-free discussion, just one example of how west- eating disorders in the U.S. To help ensure the safety of existence of the show should young Americans are taught ern countries need to bridge Children, mainly girls, as the children throughout the open our eyes to how we edu- that their bodies are some- the divide between youth and young as 11 have been reported filming and production of the cate American children on thing to be ashamed of. This adulthood by permitting cu- to struggle with their relation- show, the “models” are care- body image. shame mixed with the false riosity and discussion around ship with food, dieting, exer- fully vetted to make sure no For some reason, standard iconography of “perfect-bod- the human body. 6 FEATURES Kane you feel the love tonight: A Duquesne love story

25 people in the chapel for a wedding, and Kellen Stepler the people attending are to wear masks. editor-in-chief However, the ability to have the wedding ells are a common occurrence on the livestreamed was “super accommodating,” Bluff. Church bells, the 6:15 bell — Ashley said. even wedding bells. “Whenever we weren't so sure what was B going to happen with the numbers and the On average, Duquesne’s Chapel hosts about 50 to 60 weddings per year, accord- capacities of everything, we always knew ing to Debbie Kostosky, campus minister that we at least had [the livestream] if it just and liturgy coordinator at Duquesne. This had to be the two of us and our priest,” Ash- year, thanks to the coronavirus, there have ley said. only been nine weddings in the chapel. “With the streaming capabilities we had, Kostosky said that all weddings scheduled people [had] watch parties and [were] during the months of March through June watching all over the country,” Anthony had to be postponed due to COVID-19 re- said. “That’s what makes a Duquesne wed- strictions. ding special, because they’re bringing ev- To get married in the Chapel, either the eryone together, regardless of what their bride or groom must be a current student, faith background is, or their personal back- employee or alumni of the university, and ground or their life background.” either must be Roman Catholic. The sug- Captured on the livestream was one of the gested donation for the Chapel is $200, “most surreal” moments of Anthony’s life: and couples must provide a priest or dea- Ashley walking down the aisle. Hands on con for the ceremony. his head and overcome with raw emotion, Courtesy of The Kanes. Photo by Eric Buckman Because Duquesne is not a parish, the he said that he doesn’t think he could try to Ashley and Anthony Kane got married in the Chapel on Duquesne's campus, where they first met. couple must write a brief letter to the Di- react that way again. ocese of Pittsburgh marriage office stat- Ashley came to Duquesne in 2016 and An- them to continue their educational ca- “It was just my natural reaction,” Anthony ing why they have chosen the Duquesne thony started working in 2013. They never reers. Anthony earned his doctorate in said. “I tried to hold it back and fight it, but Chapel for their wedding rather than their directly worked together, but Ashley re- 2019 in Educational Leadership, and Ash- there was no use at that point. I was like, you home parish. calls when she began working at Duquesne, ley earned her master's in higher educa- know what, I’m just going to let it all out.” “Couples write how special their connec- she was welcomed into a friendship group tion administration. Ashley said that it was awesome to get tion is to the campus and the chapel itself,” with everybody that worked in residence “Some of our biggest supporters and married at a place that held so many memo- Kostosky said. life. Their relationship began to flourish people who were a part of our day were af- ries of them. For Ashley Geese — now Kane — coor- from there. filiated with the university,” Anthony said. “Even though we didn’t start our lives dinator for student involvement and dis- “He actually was the first person to be Ashley noted that she and Anthony actu- academically here, it’s safe to say we’re ability services at Duquesne, and Anthony my backup, so if I needed anything; I had ally both got baptized and confirmed in the finishing them here, and just being able to Kane, director of the office of diversity and him, so it was a cool, like, ‘first type’ to see Chapel. Anthony grew up a couple blocks see how much one place could do for us inclusion, it was only fitting to get married how supportive he was. But at that point down the road on Forbes Avenue, while as a couple,” Ashley said. “It just so hap- at the place where they met. The couple got we were still just friends,” Ashley said. Ashley is from the Forest Hills area. pened to me to be work, and just flour- married in the chapel Sept. 19, 2020. But Duquesne wasn’t just a place for Kostosky said that with COVID-19 re- ishing into marriage, and hopefully a big They met working in residence life — them to work — it was also a place for strictions, couples are permitted to have family one day.” Pittsburgh music fans ride in style to drive-in concert

Katia Faroun The band released its second al- Joy walked on stage — but it didn’t features editor bum, “Rearrange Us,” in early June dampen the crowd’s spirits. Audi- and had scheduled a tour for the ence members danced in front of ttending a concert during 2020-2021 season. As COVID-19 their cars and in the beds of their a pandemic sounds the op- concerns grew back in March, the trucks as the band opened the night A posite of safe, but Pittsburgh group had postponed the final with the first track of their debut al- music lovers have found a way to shows of its tour with folk band The bum, “I’m a Wreck.” Live recordings make it work. Lumineers, and postponed the start were streamed on the big screens, Masked up and in the safety of of its own tour. After hosting a few providing those parked in the last their cars, Butler County alt-rock virtual concerts at the end of the row with close ups of the band. fans braced the rain and arrived summer, Mt. Joy launched its drive- Lead singer Matt Quinn’s relaxed at the Starlight Drive-In Tuesday in tour with a show in Philadelphia presence reflected the carefree at- night for a different type of show: a on Aug. 26, and continues to rear- mosphere of the crowd. Comment- concert. range (pun intended) its shows to ing on difficult and nonideal circum- With style and creativity that be COVID-friendly. stances regarding the pandemic, he only the pandemic can inspire, al- Cars and trucks started filling the thanked the attendees for continuing ternative rock band Mt. Joy suc- outdoor lot near Evans City as soon to support artists in this time and for cessfully entertained the crowd, as the “doors” opened. Attendees adapting to the situation. He filled Katia Faroun / Features Editor earning responses of applause, dressed in Coachella-style concert gaps in between songs with anec- Despite the dreary weather, attendees sang and danced along to Mt. Joy's songs. cheers and car horns. attire gathered in small groups in dotes of growing up in Pennsylvania the crowd of the importance of vot- heard shouting along. their trunks, on blankets and lawn and the fact that he only brought one ing, especially with the upcoming With the continuation of the pan- chairs, armed with buckets of fries sweatshirt with him on tour. election and on the night of the first demic and no sure sight of normalcy and classic concession stand food. Heavy synth and guitar solos char- Presidential Debate. on the horizon, Mt. Joy continues Despite the fall weather, the at- acterized the smooth transitions be- As the night came to a close, the to release revised tour schedules in mosphere was that of a warm sum- tween each song. Long builds creat- sound of steady rainfall filled the order to safely accommodate fans mer night. Pittsburgh-based Kahone ed explosive entrances into their hits brief silence after each song. The during their shows. But despite the Concept took the stage as the sun be- “Astrovan” and “Dirty Love,” with band ended their set with a mash- difficulties that are thematic of quar- gan to set and warmed up the crowd keyboardist Jackie Miclau and gui- up of their song “Julia” along with antine and isolation, the artists vo- with a few singles, ending with one of tarist Sam Cooper earning the spot- “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Clint calized their stronger appreciation their recent and most popular songs, light. Newer songs like “Let Loose” Eastwood.” for music and the delight that comes “Maybe.” Lead guitarist and vocal- and “Strangers” pulled attendees Mt. Joy left the stage to cheers with enjoying music as a community. ist Ben Orrvick successfully drew in from the shelter of their trunks and and honking from the crowd, before The pandemic can put a halt to the the crowd with his space buns and umbrellas to dance in the rain and, returning to play their hit single majority of activities, but leave it to memories of a 7th grade date in But- well, let loose. “Silver Lining” during the encore. music lovers to find loopholes within Katia Faroun / Features Editor ler County. Before moving into the first-al- Even over the sound of the music social distancing and sanitization in The Starlight Drive-In hosted the concert. The rain began to fall just as Mt. bum track “Sheep,” Quinn reminded and the rain, the crowd could be order to put on a good show. SPORTS 7

New York Rangers Henne: Where do Pirates go from here? cut long-time goalie Lundqvist Luke Henne bats saw their production drop off the team was tasked with over- became the team’s closer follow- staff writer from the previous campaign. hauling the roster and building ing the September 2019 arrest of The “King” of Madison Square Bryan Reynolds, who batted for the future. Felipe Vazquez, pitched in just two Garden has been deposed. .314 (good for seventh-best in the This process began in January, innings this season while dealing The New York Rangers bought As another autumn descends National League) with just 121 when the team dealt longtime cen- with both the coronavirus and right upon Pittsburgh’s North Shore, strikeouts during his full rookie ter fielder Starling Marte to the Ari- forearm tightness. Kela, who is out the contract of star goal- fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates are season in 2019, saw his average zona Diamondbacks before signing now a free agent, has likely pitched tender Henrik Lundqvist on left wondering what they watched plummet to .189 while striking out his replacement in Jarrod Dyson; his last game for the Pirates. Wednesday, parting ways with this past summer and where the in over 30% of his at-bats. Kevin Dyson hit just .157 with the Pirates In short, a thinned out pitching one of their greatest players in Newman, another stellar rookie before being dealt to the Chicago team is headed from here. franchise history after 15 mostly Following an 8-6 loss to the in 2019, saw his average fall from White Sox at the trade deadline. Cleveland Indians on Sunday, the .308 to .224, while his extra-base Derek Holland, a veteran pitch- spectacular seasons. Pirates closed the abbreviated hits fell from 38 to just six. er, was brought in to eat innings “Few players have been as im- 2020 campaign with an MLB-worst Josh Bell, a participant in the for the pitching staff. He did that portant to the Rangers franchise 19-41 record (.317 winning percent- 2019 MLB Home Run Derby and by pitching 40.2 innings, but he as Henrik Lundqvist, and we are the team’s main source of power, managed a miserable 6.86 earned age), securing a sub-.500 record incredibly grateful for all he has for the fourth time in the past five was nowhere to be found this year. run average in the process. seasons and a top-10 draft pick for Following a career year in which One promising acquisition was done for our organization,” said the second consecutive year. Bell hit .277 with 37 home runs third baseman Phillip Evans, who James L. Dolan, executive chair- The empty seats at PNC Park did and 116 runs batted in, Bell hit just hit .359 with nine runs batted in man and CEO of MSG Sports. not miss much, as a season littered eight home runs and drove in 22 before a broken jaw and concus- “Over his 15-year tenure, he not runs while seeing his slugging per- sion ended his season just two with losing streaks, inconsistency, only established himself as one of injuries and inexperience all con- centage slide from .569 to .364. All weeks after it started. tributed to the dismal campaign. three of these bats were expected Although the talent brought in the best goaltenders to ever play So, what went wrong (and right) to be key contributors, but all was not intended to be awe-inspir- the game, he has also been one of for the Pirates in 2020, and where three miserably failed to live up to ing, the team simply did not get hockey’s fiercest competitors and do they go from here? expectations. enough production from the sign- most effective ambassadors. He ings it made this past winter. will always be a part of the Rang- Lack of Superstar Production: Limited Production from Offseason Acquisitions: Abundance of Injuries to ers family.” Perhaps the biggest contributor Key Pitchers: In buying out the final year to the Pirates’ season was their in- Following the hiring of new of the 38-year old’s contact, the AP Photo ability to depend on reliable talent. general manager Ben Cherington The Pirates were already thin Rangers will save $3.7 million in and new manager Derek Shelton, on talent and depth to begin with Pittsburgh pitcher Joe Musgrove Arguably the lineup’s five biggest cap space for next season. Lun- entering the 2020 season, but in- throws a pitch during a September juries simply derailed the pitching game against the Cleveland Indians. dqvist is now a free agent. Musgrove finished the abbreviated staff. Jameson Taillon and Chris The Rangers traded veteran de- season with a 3.86 ERA, and struck Archer, arguably the team’s two out 55 batters through 39.2 innings. fenseman Marc Staal and a second- best starting pitchers, missed the round draft choice to Detroit in the entire season while recovering staff did not get any help in terms last week in another cap move. from respective surgeries. of staying healthy this season. The bullpen was dealt devastat- Despite all of the adversity Since joining the team in 2005- ing blows, as well. Kyle Crick, who from the 41-loss campaign, how- 06, Lundqvist has won the Vezina posted a spectacular 2.39 earned ever, there were many bright Trophy (2011-12), led the Rangers run average with 65 strikeouts in spots and building blocks to to the Stanley Cup Final (2014) 60.1 innings pitched two seasons move forward with. and been selected to the All-Star ago, pitched in just 5.2 innings this season while dealing with a Unexpected Bright Spots: Game five times. He also helped shoulder strain. Sweden win gold at the 2006 Tu- Michael Feliz, who posted a Many atypical superstars pro- rin Olympics. career-best 3.99 ERA in 2019, did duced at a high level for the Pi- Lundqvist tweeted a thank-you not have the chance to replicate rates this season. after the move and many friends his past success, as he pitched just Erik Gonzalez, who missed AP Photo 1.2 innings before right forearm much of the 2019 season due to a congratulated him, including ten- Pittsburgh third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes — who made his Major League debut on discomfort ended his season. collarbone injury, recorded a ca- nis great Roger Federer. Sept. 1 — finished the 2020 season with a .376 batting average through 24 games, Keone Kela, who registered a “15 years ago, I played my first giving the Pirates a much-needed bright spot as the team enters the offseason. see PIRATES — page 11 spectacular 2.12 ERA in 2019 and game for @NYRangers I came here with high hopes and big dreams but in my wildest imagi- nation, I could never have pic- NCAA Football AP Top 25 — Week 5 tured the amazing ride that lay ahead..,” he wrote. Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak This Week Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak This Week Lundqvist played in 887 games, posting a 459-310-96 record with 1. Clemson (55) 1-0 2-0 W2 vs. Virginia 11. UCF 1-0 2-0 W2 vs. Tulsa a 2.43 goals-against average. 2. Alabama (3) 1-0 1-0 W1 vs. 13 Texas A&M 12. North Carolina 1-0 1-0 W1 at Boston College 3. Florida 1-0 1-0 W1 vs. South Carolina 13. Texas A&M 1-0 1-0 W1 at 2 Alabama Full story at www.apnews.com. 4. Georgia 1-0 1-0 W1 vs. 7 Auburn 14. Oregon 0-0 0-0 n/a Pac-12 play begins Nov. 6 5. Notre Dame 1-0 2-0 W2 Bye 15. Cincinnati 0-0 2-0 W2 vs. South Florida 6. Ohio State (4) 0-0 0-0 n/a Big Ten play begins Oct. 24 16. Mississippi State 1-0 1-0 W1 vs. Arkansas On This Day in 7. Auburn 1-0 1-0 W1 at 4 Georgia 17. Oklahoma State 1-0 2-0 W2 at Kansas 8. Miami 2-0 3-0 W3 Bye 18. Oklahoma 0-1 1-1 L1 at Iowa State Sports History: 9. Texas 1-0 2-0 W2 vs. TCU 19. Wisconsin 0-0 0-0 n/a Big Ten play begins Oct. 24 On Oct. 1, 1975, Muhammad 10. Penn State 0-0 0-0 n/a Big Ten play begins Oct. 24 20. LSU 0-1 0-1 L1 at Vanderbilt Ali defeated Joe Frazier in the “Thrilla in Manila.” The box- Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak This Week ing match was the third and 21. Tennessee 1-0 1-0 W1 vs. Missouri final meeting between Ali and 22. BYU n/a 2-0 W2 vs. Louisiana Tech Frazier in the ring; Ali won by 23. Michigan 0-0 0-0 n/a Big Ten play begins Oct. 24 TKO. The fight is widely re- garded as one of boxing’s most 24. Pittsburgh 2-0 3-0 W3 vs. NC State prolific matches of all-time. 25. Memphis 0-0 1-0 W1 at SMU 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Hebda: NBA Finals will be fun, but expect Lakers to prevail

Jacob Hebda appeared to be trapped in basketball pur- Spoelstra’s team may not have the best ing though, at least not in four different gatory with the Pelicans, could very well players on the court, but their depth al- games. LeBron is yet to falter when it truly staff writer be the Finals MVP. lows for some flexibility. The Lakers need matters, and you cannot neglect him un- After bouncing around from Chicago to their stars to perform, but Miami can less he is sidelined with an injury. There was a time when watching Los Minneapolis to Philadelphia, Jimmy But- adapt if someone has a bad night. As fun as these playoffs have been, I do Angeles Lakers or Miami Heat in the NBA ler is thriving at his new home in South Miami must capitalize if and when not expect much in the way of drama on Finals would not come as a shock. Florida. Perhaps the warm climate and one of the Laker stars struggle. By his the court. The storylines are interesting, That time is long gone. sandy beaches have something to do with standards, LeBron did not play well for and the matchup is historic, but Los Ange- For the first time ever, two teams who his revival. most of the Conference Finals. Davis has les should handle Miami deftly. did not even make the playoffs the previ- Tyler Herro is still not of legal drinking been phenomenal, but this is new terri- ous year will be meeting for the title. age, yet his rising stardom has propelled tory for him. Finals Predictions: The Lakers are among the league’s most the Heat to the cusp of greatness. For the Heat to stay competitive, they Hebda — LAL def. MIA, 4-1 storied franchises, but they have not qual- I could keep going. There is a rare mix will need to be opportunistic in these situ- Sports Editor Adam Lindner — LAL def. ified for the playoffs since 2013. of drama and feel-good stories in this edi- ations. As we saw against Denver, even at MIA, 4-2 Despite all the buzz surrounding their tion of the NBA championship. age 35, LeBron can turn it on at any mo- crosstown rivals, the Clippers, it is LeBron With that being said, there is not much ment. On the rare occasion that he falters, Finals MVP Predictions: James & Co. representing the West. doubt as to who the favorite is. With James Miami must be ready to pounce. Hebda — LeBron James The Heat are a far more unlikely oppo- and Davis dominating, the Lakers have yet I wouldn’t count on that happen- Lindner — LeBron James nent. They defeated the Bucks and Celt- to go past five games in a series. ics, two popular picks for the Finals, to The Heat have put forth an admirable get here. team performance, but most expect the Miami found itself in the postseason as talent of Los Angeles to win out. LeBron is recently as two years ago, but they haven’t averaging a near triple-double, while Da- been relevant in the championship picture vis leads the team with nearly 30 points since James’ 2014 departure from the ros- per game. ter, when he left the Heat in free agency to There really isn’t much question as to rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers. what the formula is. Depend on James and Now, the Heat and Lakers square off to Davis to continue their output and hope cap an already unforgettable postseason. for the occasional good game from a role Every Finals provides intrigue and sus- player. That plan has worked well thus far, pense, but this one feels different. The sto- so there’s no reason to change course now. rylines alone will get your heart rate up. Then again, Miami has been an under- James is facing the franchise he won dog in every series, at least on paper. Nev- two titles with, and this will be his ninth ertheless, they keep finding ways to win. Finals appearance of the last decade. If Their success is largely thanks to incred- you want to win it all, you still need to get ible team play. There is no definitive star past LeBron. on this team. Erik Spoelstra, his former coach, has To put it in perspective, the Heat have worked absolute magic under the super- six players averaging at least 10 points per vision of the legendary Pat Riley. Many game. The Lakers have three. figured he would flounder without James, Butler is the soul of this team, but Go- but he finds himself back on the big stage ran Dragic is averaging the most points. AP Photo for the fifth time. Rising star Bam Adebayo is the rebound Miami sharpshooter Tyler Herro, pictured during the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Anthony Davis, who just 18 months ago and assist leader. Celtics, has been an incredible revelation as a rookie for the Heat — especially this postseason.

COVID-19 outbreak pushes Titans-Steelers game back

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennes- see won 31-30. Vrabel is not identifying the five other per- meetings with their position coaches — all see Titans have at least one more day to see On Tuesday, the Titans placed three play- sonnel who tested positive, saying only that through video conference calls. if the team’s coronavirus outbreak is under ers on the reserve/COVID-19 list, including he was not among that group. The Titans With only a practice and a walk-through control before their game with the Steelers is key players defensive captain and lineman coach said some of those who tested positive possible before kickoff, the Titans will be pre- rescheduled for Monday or Tuesday. DaQuan Jones and long snapper Beau Brin- are experiencing “flu-like symptoms” and he paring virtually for the Steelers to make sure Only one new positive test result came kley. Outside linebacker Kamalei Correa be- expects they will feel better shortly. they’re all on the same page. Pittsburgh has a back Wednesday, a day after the Titans had came the fourth on that list Wednesday. The league’s infectious disease experts league-high 15 sacks, so paying attention and three players and five team personnel test have been helping the Titans and the Vikings talking on those Zoom calls will be crucial. positive for COVID-19. More daily test re- track down anyone in contact with those who Players with injuries still can receive treat- sults are upcoming. tested positive. The Vikings had no positive ment at the Titans’ facility, with visits to the The league announced the postponement test results Wednesday and were preparing training room staggered. Other Titans are from Sunday afternoon on Wednesday. to reopen their building Thursday, with a home hoping no more positive results turn The Titans hope to be allowed back inside game Sunday at Houston. up and that they themselves don’t test posi- their facility Saturday, though coach Mike The Titans also have evaluated all of the tive even as they attempt to keep their family Vrabel said that could happen before then protocols and how they’ve handled meet- members safe. or later. The Titans are preparing to play as ings and social distancing. Vrabel said he and Safety Kevin Byard said more positives early as Monday. Vrabel said he’s confident general manager Jon Robinson already had remain a possibility, with the virus some- the NFL will allow them some time to prac- taken steps Monday to severely limit who had times showing up days after exposure. In the tice before the game. access to the team’s headquarters this week meantime, it’s up to individual players being “We’ve worked on short weeks before,” before the NFL decision to close the building. professionals and finding a way to make up Vrabel said. “We’ve played three games in “We want to make sure that we’re doing ev- for missed practices. 13 days. I’m sure the other teams that we erything we can to make the players safe and “If it’s getting on a Peloton bike, just going played before had a few extra days of prac- that this doesn’t happen again,” Vrabel said. around your neighborhood, jogging around tice. And so it’ll be important that the time Now the Titans must prepare virtually un- to making sure that you continue to try to that we do get to spend practicing, we take til they can hit the practice field for a game get your blood going, get your blood flow- advantage of it.” against the Steelers pitting two of the NFL’s ing, do a little bit conditioning on your own, Outside linebackers coach Shane Bowen seven undefeated teams. to make sure that when you actually get out was the first to test positive, with the Titans AP Photo Vrabel said they held a team meeting vir- there your muscles aren’t just super tight,” learning Saturday of his results. He didn’t A cyclist passes the Tennessee Titans’ Nis- tually Wednesday morning and he showed make the trip to Minnesota, where Tennes- san Stadium in Nashville on Sept. 29. the Titans video of Pittsburgh. Players had see NFL — page 11

October 1, 2020 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Socially distant comedy show gives Pittsburgh a fresh breath Week’s colleen hammond In addition to the gut-busting managing editor content, Arcade at the Oasis also Events fter a year like this, everyone features a variety of music and Acould use a good laugh. improv acts designed to keep DPC Epic Bingo Luckily, thanks to the efforts audiences constantly coming Oct. 2, @ 9p.m. of Arcade Comedy Theater, back for more. The week of Oct. Grab your personal Bingo Pittsburgh can experience the 4, Arcade at the Oasis will feature fun and joy of stand-up comedy card at the Information Desk a “Level-Up Stand-Up” evening in the Union building and join in a safe, socially distant envi- and “Knights of the Arcade,” a this year's virtual bingo via ronment once again. Dungeons and Dragons inspired Zoom while supplies last! As a result of the changes to improv show. 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His nearly seven industry, Mariah Carey abided by all predetermined minute bit on his sister’s eccen- celebrates new music with her fans. guidelines. tric funeral in West Virginia left Sunday night featured head- the audience keeling over with US + THEM line comedian Erik Escobar laughter. Roger Waters whose darker, edgier style per- While the subject of his sister’s Friday, Oct. 2 fectly juxtaposed his very notice- death a few short months ago able school girl giggle between may seem anything but funny, Pink Floyd's co-vocalist and lyricst Roger Waters releases each of his jokes. His biting Stephenson expertly acknowl- Live album of his 2017-2018 statements about his Mexican edged the hardships and loss colleen hammond/ managing editor tour, now available on Apple and Filipino upbringing brought associated with 2020, while TV, DVD and Blu-Ray. 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Presley’s 1976 The Sun Sessions and According to Consequence of On Sept. 22, The Rolling Stone Frank Ocean’s 2016 Blond side-by- Sound, the Rolling Stone’s original revamped their beloved “500 side truly shows the advancements top 500 list only included twelve Greatest Albums of All Time” music music has made throughout time, artists of color and three women in list, modernizing it for cultural/ and how developmental each genre its top 50 segment. gender inclusivity with a broader has become in order to continuous- Now, with better representa- scope of genres. ly put out new content for listeners; tion, listeners can celebrate Joni First published in 2003 with most importantly, however, is that Mitchell’s Blue at slot number slight revisions in 2012, The generations from now, music is three along with Prince’s Purple Rolling Stone has now added 154 courtesy of the rolling stone properly acknowledged for its clas- Rain, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the new albums, 86 of which were New and improved, The Rolling Stone incorporates various new works to the list. sic roots. Key of Life and Lauryn Hill’s The released within the 21st century. segments, showcasing the albums enon Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going Rock, though dominated pri- Miseducation of of Lauryn Hill all “The classics are still the classics, counting down to no. 1 in subcat- On was bumped up from 6th to 1st marily by aging white men, has in the top 10 of the list. but the canon keeps getting bigger egories of 500-451 all the way to for its heavy political undertones historically built the foundation of With times changing, so does the and bigger,” The Rolling Stones 50-1. and darker themes surrounding the what music is today. Thus, it is music. The Rolling Stone’s “500 said. Each album is presented with the death of duet partner Tami Terrell important to honor timeless works Greatest Albums of All Time” gives Over 300 artists, songwriters artist, title of the album, picture of and the horrors of his brother like the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds hope for the growth of music today, and producers were chosen for the the album cover, and a detailed being stationed in Vietnam. This and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the tomorrow and forever. judging panel, which included con- description of the album’s produc- album, according to Rolling Stone temporary artists such as Beyoncé, tion and impact on its respective critics, is especially prevalent in its Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and musical era. time with the current sociopolitical H.E.R., as well as classic rockers At first glance, readers could sphere surrounding racial injustice like Stevie Nicks, Gene Simmons, recognize that The Beatles’ 1967 and the yearning for peace. Adam Clayton, and members from The Kinks and The Velvet album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Since music is far more acces- Underground, all of whom were Club Band, lost its reign of slot sible in this era with streaming included on the list. number one–– the alleged greatest services such as Apple Music and According to The Rolling Stone, album of all time. Through decades Spotify, various up-and-coming each judge individually submitted of influence being considered the artists have made their way to the a top 50 album list, wherein they most experimental album of clas- top 100 of the list, illuminating a were placed together as a general sic/psychedelic rock history, the rise in soft pop, hip hop, rap and consensus amongst the panel to album is now considered 24 on independent artistry. choose the best of the best. the list. This executive decision to mod- courtesy of the rolling stone The article is broken up into 10 In its place, Motown phenom- ernize the list allowed for a melt- At no. 1, Marvin Gaye makes history as first Black artist to rank top album. Machine Gun Kelly on track for first no. 1 album Clevland, Ohio–– Machine Gun BFF Pete Davidson’s “The King of Staten Too” featuring pop star Halsey, which was Kelly’s first rock album could put him Island” and Netflix’s Project Power along- trending on Apple Music over the week- where rap hasn’t so far. His latest effort, side Jamie Foxx. end. The song is also one of two tracks “Tickets to My Downfall,” released Friday, Earlier this month, Machine Gun Kelly from the album (“My Ex’s Best Friend”) is on pace to debut at No.1 on the Billboard performed during the MTV Video Music in Spotify’s top-20. 200 chart. Awards pre-show. Later in the night, he As of Monday morning, MGK was No.2 MGK’s first pop-punk album is on track won Best Alternative Video for “Bloody on the iTunes album chart, just behind to move 80,000 to 90,000 equivalent Valentine.” Carrie Underwood’s holiday album “My album units, according to Hits Daily Such buzz earned MGK features in The Gift.” But MGK’s biggest competition Double. That puts it ahead of new releases New York Times, Variety and the cover of could be New York rapper Pop Smoke, from SuperM, Joji and Deftones, among Kerrang! Kellz also made appearances on who was murdered in February. Pop others, as well as holdover releases from Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show and “The Smoke’s posthumous album “Shoot for Pop Smoke and Taylor Swift. Kelly Clarkson Show.” the Stars, Aim for the Moon” has been a “Tickets to My Downfall” has seen an courtesy of pitchfork First-week sales numbers have been MGK's new album feel holds potential to climb the charts. unprecedented promotional push for MGK. known to shift. So, expect updates streaming juggernaut for several weeks. Follow-up singles “Concert for Aliens” Much of that has to do with his relationship throughout the week. Machine Gun Kelly’s previous high-chart- and “My Ex’s Best Friend” have per- with Megan Fox, which became public as the However, further boosting potential ing position for an album is No.4, which he album’s lead single “Bloody Valentine,” for formed well on the charts. MGK also “Tickets to My Downfall’s” chances is the accomplished with his first two albums “Lace which Fox appeared in the video, arrived. appeared in two films this year, including popularity of the album track “Forget Me Up” and “General Admission,” respectively.

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