Assumption Hall & H2:St. Ann Hall Des Places Hall & Towers, St. Martin H4:Brottier Hall H3:Hall & Vickroy Hall H2 2019 Housing Guide

Welcome to the housing guide ... As the end of the spring semester draws near, the student body is now reminded that it’s almost time to answer that fateful question: Where are you going to live next year? That is a daunting question, especially if this is the first time you’ve had to make this decision. However, whether it’s your first or fifth, The Duke understands that where you live is important and can greatly influence the outcome of your future semester. We want to take some of that pressure off and hand out the tools so that everyone knows exactly what they’re getting into.

In the 2019-2020 Housing Guide, we have laid out every Living Learning Center on campus, complete with photos, prices and testimonials from students currently living there. They are completely honest and we held nothing back in bringing you the truth — after all, you do have to live there, so you should know if the water pressure is subpar or if it’s the perfect spot to study.

Our capacities are based on estimations from the university, but those could change year-to-year based on how many incoming students there are and how the rooms are filled. In this special edition, we are listing the prices for every room style in the building ranging from singles to suites with nine people in them.

Go forth and learn about Duquesne’s Living Learning Centers from those who know them best, and may the odds be ever in your favor at the Housing Lottery.

-The Duke Staff Assumption Hall St. Ann Hall FAST FACTS: FAST FACTS: Year Built: 1963-64 Year Built: 1954 Price: triple - $2,887; Remodeled: 2017-2018 double - $3,597; single - $5,341 Price: triple - $2,887; Capacity: 520 residents double - $3,597; single - $5,341 Years Allowed: freshmen Capacity: about 250 residents Room Types: singles, doubles, Years Allowed: all years triples Room Types: singles, doubles and triples Laundry Facilities: on first floor of Laundry Facilities: on ground each wing floor and each floor Bathroom Facilities: communal, Bathroom facilities: in each wing communal on each floor and each wing, recently remodeled WHAT STUDENTS THINK: “Living in St. Ann’s was a rewarding experience. The community feeling tru- WHAT STUDENTS THINK: ly helped me adjust to my life as a college student. I am thankful for the girls “I love living in Assumption. There’s a really great sense of community be- I’ve met living in Ann’s and the support I’ve felt from the staff there, too.” cause there’s only one floor of guys, so we all know each other. The new — Emily Buchman, freshman bathrooms are also a huge plus. There are only a few things I don’t like about Assumption. There are a lot of noise complaints made. I think it’s because as an honors college dorm, many people are studying into the night and so the RAs make lots of visits.” — Zach Reed, freshman

“I do enjoy my time living in St. Ann’s for the most part. I like my living space, the girls on my floor and my RA. However, the bathroom and laundry room are not “I honestly think it’s the best freshman dorm. The bathrooms are remodeled ideal. They lack the cleanliness and facilities to accommodate all of the student so that’s really nice. The rooms are pretty good size too, plus you can control needs. Overall, I enjoy St. Ann’s.” — Kayleigh Peternel, freshman the temperature of your specific room.” — Soren De Niz, freshman

“What I most dislike about Ann’s has got to be the laun- “I wanted my senior year to be as stress-free as possible. I live in an inexpen- dry room. Where there is only sive, single dorm that is very close to a computer lab and Market. I can sleep in six washers and dryers for the until 10 minutes before class. I can walk outside as late as I want to and never guys side of the building and once think that I am unsafe. The building itself (lobby, dorms and newly reno- no matter what time of day it vated bathrooms) is clean and my room is way more spacious than I expected is, it’s always crowded. a single dorm to be. Personally, I think choosing to spend my senior year in Assumption Hall was one of the best decisions I made in college.” — Christian Abitz, freshman — Dana Demsko, senior

March 14, 2019 HOUSING March 14, 2019 Volume 100 Number 8 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 DU hosts Autism in the Media talk DU to change tuition payment method Hallie Lauer news editor On March 12, Duquesne’s Stu- dent Accounts sent out an email announcing the impending switch from the payment system QuikPAY to the system CASH- Net, a transfer scheduled to hap- pen in April. CASHNet is a subset of the financial management system Higher One. In 2016, Black- board bought Higher One for $5.15 a share, totaling $260 mil- lion in value. Once the switch has been made, all students must log in to set up their account an add any authorized users. Student Ac- counts will provide further infor- mation once students can log on and update their information. No information will be transferred from QuickPAY to CASHNet. Olivia Higgins / staff photographer If a student is expecting a re- fund of any sorts, they will need Katie Beldardi, assistant professor in speech-language pathology department, gave a presentation on March 12 at 8 p.m. about how Autism is portrayed in the media. The presentation was held in the Towers Multi-Purpose Room and was followed by a reception with food. see PAYMENT — page 3 Anti-Semitism discussion takes on first amendment Liza Zulick Bruce Ledewitz, Professor of Law too personal for the City of Pitts- in the United States to be one of staff writer at Duquesne University; Alana burgh,” DeFelice said. the less discussed areas of law, Bandos, Regional Education Di- The panelists are going to or at least less sensationalized,” DeFelice said. “Anti-Semitism In an effort to spark dialogue rector of the Anti-Defamation speak on a range of topics that has often been looked at as a on hate speech in the commu- League (ADL) and Stephanie include what anti-Semitism prejudice of the past, but it has nity, senior political science Reiss, Attorney and ACLU repre- is and the new forms it takes. in fact just morphed and taken major David DeFelice organized sentative, will speak on the topic They will also speak on whether on new faces in the 21st century the Symposium on Anti-Semi- of the intersection of hate speech anti-Israel rhetoric should be ... Following the October terror tism and the First Amendment, and the First Amendment’s Free included under the umbrella of attack on the Tree of Life Syna- scheduled for March 18. During Speech Clause. anti-Semitic speech or not, and gogue — I find it essential that the debate, panelists from the “I hope attendees walk away if legislation aimed at protecting we engage the community about Pittsburgh area who specialize in with more questions than an- Jews against prejudice is consti- anti-Semitism within a legal these studies will weigh in on the swers. This event should serve tutional or if it infringes on free- context.” discussion. as the impetus for engaged citi- dom of speech. Hoping to create an aware- Hosted by Duquesne Univer- zens to question the current law Panelists will also discuss the ness and better understanding sity and the Jewish Federation surrounding hate speech and the court precedent surrounding of the concept of hate speech in of Greater Pittsburgh, a panel Free Speech Clause in the U.S. hate speech statutes and regula- the Pittsburgh community, the discussion with Josh Sayles, Di- as well as deepen the audience's tions and debate why hate speech floor will then be opened for rector of the Community Rela- understanding of what anti-Sem- is considered to be constitution- questions from the audience af- tions Council for the Jewish Fed- itism is and how it has morphed ally protected. Katia Faroun/ Photo Editor eration of Greater Pittsburgh; in recent times. Something all “I find the topic of hate speech see PANEL — page 3 opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... Socialism Faces of MBB in Mac Miller evades definition homelessness Brooklyn honored Many have it wrong Newest chapter tells Basketball team Google Maps shows local man’s story begins tourney an unofficial rename Thursday of Blue Slide Park

@theduquesneduke PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 9 2 THEDUQUESNEDUKE U.S. joins other countries, ground Boeing 737 POLICE briefs (AP) — As country after country on making data-driven decisions, enhance the initial data and make The company also said it had rec- grounded Boeing’s 737 Max jets af- had maintained there was nothing it more precise “to create a descrip- ommended the suspension of the ter a deadly crash Sunday in Ethio- to show the Boeing jets were unsafe, tion of the flight that made it similar Max fleet after consultations with There was only one crime in the pia, U.S. air safety regulators re- and flights continued. enough to Lion Air,” Elwell said. the government. last few days, however I don’t mained resolute in their refusal to An aviation expert says investiga- He wouldn’t detail the evidence In addition to those that have want to give y’all too much do so — until Wednesday. tors can expect to find multiple fac- found on the ground, saying the already been grounded, there are praise since I’m sure most of That’s when the Federal Aviation tors as they look for the cause of an FAA is a party to the ongoing inves- more than 4,600 Boeing 737 Max you were up to no good some- 8 planes on backlog that are not yet Administration issued an emergen- Ethiopian Airlines plane crash that tigation. where else for Spring Break. delivered to airlines. cy order keeping the planes on the killed 157. The plane was a Boeing The U.S. also grounded a larger And with St. Patrick’s Day this “There are delivery dates that tarmac. The agency said what made 737 Max 8, the latest version of the version of the plane, the Max 9. weekend I just don’t know ... aren’t being met, there’s usage of the difference was new, enhanced widely used jetliner. The Ethiopian plane’s flight data hopefully you prove me wrong! the aircraft that’s not being met, and satellite tracking data and physical But President Donald Trump, and voice recorders were to be sent all the supply chain things that Boe- evidence on the ground that linked who announced the grounding, was to France Wednesday night for ing so carefully crafted,” Cox said. On Sunday March 10, a student the Ethiopian jet’s movements to briefed Wednesday on new devel- analysis, Elwell said. Some aviation Even so, Boeing will recover, be- in Brottier Hall was found to be those of an Indonesian Lion Air opments by Elwell and Transpor- experts have warned that finding cause planes typically fly for up to in the possession of marijuana flight that plunged into the Java Sea tation Secretary Elaine Chao, and answers in that crash, which killed 40 years, and any needed fix will be and paraphernalia. They were in October and killed 189 people. they determined the planes should 157 people, could take months. made quickly, he said. referred to the Office of Stu- “That evidence aligns the Ethio- be grounded, the White House said. Airlines, mainly Southwest, In making the decision to ground dent Conduct along with a a pian flight closer to Lion Air, what Trump spoke afterward with Boeing American and United, should be The growing number of countries second student who was found we know happened to Lion Air,” CEO Dennis Muilenberg and Boe- able to swap out planes pretty quick- joining the ban put the FAA in a to be in violation of the code of said Daniel Elwell, acting FAA ad- ing signed on. ly, and passengers shouldn’t be ter- difficult position, said Peter Goelz, conduct. ministrator. “At the end of the day, it is a de- ribly inconvenienced, said Paul a former managing director of the Officials at Lion Air have said cision that has the full support of Hudson, president of flyersrights. NTSB who is now an aviation con- Everyone be safe this week- sensors on their plane produced the secretary, the president and the org, which represents passengers. sultant. He said the FAA, which cer- end and remember underage erroneous information on its last FAA as an agency,” Elwell said. Sharon Barnes, a passenger at Se- tified the 737 Max as airworthy and drinking is illegal and binge four flights, triggering an automatic While early satellite tracking data attle-Tacoma International Airport, has been the lead regulatory body drinking is dangerous! nose-down command that the pilots showed similarities between the said she agreed with grounding the for the airplane. were unable to overcome on its final Ethiopian jet’s flight path and Lion planes. “I think it was the right deci- Goelz said Trump likely was feel- ing pressure from Congress and the voyage. Air, Elwell said the FAA was skep- sion given that the rest of the world public to step in. “There’s probably The FAA was under intense pres- tical of the low-resolution images. is doing the same thing, and it’s a nobody in the administration who’s sure to ground the planes and resist- The data showed movements that prudent thing to be doing until we got more of a sensitive ear to cable JOKE CORNER! ed even after Canada on Wednesday weren’t consistent with how air- know more about what’s going on,” television,” he said. joined more than 40 countries, in- planes fly, Elwell said. she said. After Trump’s announcement, Q: What do you call cluding the European Union and On Wednesday, global air traffic Boeing issued a statement say- American Airlines said its “teams a fake Irish stone? China, in barring the Max from the surveillance company Aireon, Boe- ing it supported the FAA’s decision will make every effort to rebook cus- air, leaving the U.S. almost alone. ing and the U.S. National Trans- even though it “continues to have tomers as quickly as possible.” A: a shamrock! The agency, which prides itself portation Safety Board were able to full confidence” in the planes’ safety. icant operational impact.

Q: Why shouldn’t Nursing preview day attracts new students you iron a four-leaf clover? Duquesne had to offer when breathing,” Churchill said. “Preview Day was my first Luke Schrum compared to some of other pro- Prospective students had the chance to meet new friends at A: you might press staff writer grams I had been deciding be- opportunity to experience the Duquesne. I met some of my best your luck! tween. The professors I met and mannequins while visiting the friends who are in a lot of my Students joining the class of labs I had the chance to tour nursing school. classes today, which was really 2023 visited the Bluff on Feb. helped me realize this was the “We had the visiting students important to me,” Danis said. 23 when the School of Nursing listen to the mannequin’s chest place for me,” Danis said. Many of the opportunities to hosted its Preview Day. Preview with stethoscopes and they were Q: What’s Irish and Senior nursing major Em- interact with potential peers Day events are hosted by several surprised how clearly they could stays out all night? ily Churchill explained her role comes with current nursing stu- of Duquesne’s individual schools hear them,” Churchill said. in demonstrating the nursing dents. According to Morgan throughout the spring semester. simulation labs located in Liber- The symptoms exhibited by A: Paddy Gruender, senior nursing major, With many prospective students mann Hall. the mannequins are determined O’Furniture many of the informational ses- still trying to decide on future “I was in the nursing simula- by instructors and are unique to sions given to students on Pre- plans, the event emphasizes show- tion lab in Libermann. We have each interaction. ing the facilities and classrooms a main lab with different [simu- “The [mannequins] are con- view Day were orchestrated by where nursing classes are taught. trolled by instructors behind students in the nursing school. Q: Why do people lation mannequins] that stu- Previous Preview Days have glass so they can change as the “We have over 80 current nurs- wear shamrocks on dents practice on; I was in one proven helpful to students look- situation progresses and the in- ing students involved in Preview St. Patrick’s Day? of the two interactive simulation ing to learn about the programs rooms,” Churchill said. structors can talk as the man- Day since it is such a big event,” nequin through speakers,” offered by Duquesne. Kirsa Dan- The interactive simulation labs Gruender said. A: Real rocks are Churchill said. is, a freshman nursing major, are home to the mannequins Senior nursing major Shan- too heavy to wear! The importance of simulators explained how the 2018 event used by nursing students to prac- non Lawler had the chance to is emphasized by their relevance helped her in the decision process tice various situations they could talk with prospective students to the nursing field as they pro- last year. encounter on a daily basis. and parents in Hogan Dining vide patient interactions before “Preview Day really clarified “The mannequins have a heart Center. students have the opportunity to what the School of Nursing at rate, blood pressure and audible “The main role I had for Pre- interact with live patients during view Day was to talk to prospec- their clinical phase, which hap- tive families and to answer any pens their junior year. questions they had, either aca- EmailTips “It is the most realistic thing demic or about Duquesne as a anyone can practice on before whole” Lawler said. We want your input! seeing a real patient. It is a great The personal interactions were The Duke’s news section way to bridge the gap between important both for the prospec- would love to hear from you what we learn in class and what about stories that you want to we will do in the clinical setting,” tive families and for Lawler. see in print. Know a talented Churchill said. “I enjoyed when the students professor or accomplished The significance of demon- smiled when I asked what they student? See something on strating what students can expect thought about Duquesne. One campus that just doesn’t in the classroom during Preview moment that really resonated make sense? You can send Day is in addition to meeting with me was when a prospec- your tips and story ideas to potential peers at the event. The tive student thanked me because News Editor Hallie Lauer at experience of meeting friends at I was the first student from my [email protected]. the event is one shared by many high school to go to Duquesne” Duke Archives current freshmen. Lawler said.

March 14, 2019 News THEDUQUESNEDUKE 3 Symposium DU grad announces New payment system planned county exec campaign A Duquesne University graduate, of volunteer firefighters. Drozd also to begin in April PANEL — from page 1 Matthew J. Drozd, announced that wants to change how Allegheny Coun- he is running for Allegheny County ty does business. He plans to stream- ment plan can see the charges Executive on Thursday, March 7. line the county government and make PAYMENT — from page 1 ter the panelist discussion. that are being billed to the stu- To explain and discuss how Drozd, who graduated in 1974, the county more business-oriented. He also wants to create more jobs and dent account. the First Amendment allows hate earned bachelor’s and master’s de- to enroll in CASHNet’s eRefund cut taxes in Allegheny County. According to the email, stu- speech, Ledewitz, who teaches grees in business administration from system to receive that. dents will be able to see their constitutional law at Duquesne, Duquesne. Drozd will be running as He hopes to use his “solid educa- Access will still be relative- entire student account on one will speak on the panel about le- a Republican. If he is nominated by tion” from Duquesne to help win ly the same. Students will go screen. That includes seeing if gal remedies. Republicans in the May 21 primary the nomination. Drozd says that through the Self Service Banner they are enrolled in eRefund, if Ledewitz explains that it’s the election, he will run against current Duquesne implemented a strong of DORI, and now there will be a they have signed up for a pay- “decision as to if constitutional County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, work ethic, promoted ethical values tab for CASHNet. ment plan or if they have added values are worth it. Every genera- who is seeking his third term. and was a stable part of his life. As a Previously, if a student wanted any authorized users. tion has to decide if the costs and Drozd worked at the Pentagon dur- city campus, Drozd interacted with to enroll in a payment plan, they “This is a very user friendly values are worth it.” ing 9/11 and is also a retired Air Force all sorts of people, and said that the could do that through Quick- interface and we think you will This event will take place at lieutenant colonel. school had a “nice student body” and PAY. However, with this switch agree that navigation is intui- 6:30 p.m. in the Duquesne Uni- Key points to his campaign include “great faculty.” in payment systems CASHNet tive,” the email said. versity Ballroom and is open to stopping the increase in prison popu- — Kellen Stepler is now the provider for monthly Students cannot log on now to the public to attend. lations and increasing the number Staff Writer payment plans. The plans will be transfer their information, but based on charges for each term, student accounts will send an- not annually. With this method, other email when the system is students enrolled in the pay- up and running.

New dean chosen for ST. PATRICK'S DAY REMINDER ABOUT UNDERAGE DRINKING liberal arts school UNDERAGE DRINKING Olivia Donia digital age through these new tech- Purchase, consumption, possession staff writer nologies that mandate that citizens be not just functionally literate, but or transportation of liquor, malt or brewed The McAnulty College and Gradu- critically, rhetorically and ethically ate School of Liberal Arts has an- literate as well.” beverages by a minor nounced the appointment of Kris- This mindset relates to Dean tine Blair as the new dean beginning Swindal’s work in the the Liberal in July of this year. Arts department, which has, dur- SECTION 6308 OF THE PA CRIMES CODE: James Swindal, the current dean ing his tenure, focused increasingly “”A person commits a summary offense if he/she, being less than of the Liberal Arts school, is stepping on applying the liberal arts to post- 21 years of age, attempts to purchase, consume, possess or down after eight years in the role, graduation plans. and Blair, who is the current dean at “We're focused more on establish- knowingly and intentionally transports any liquor, malt or brewed the College of Liberal Arts and Social ing and promoting internships in or- beverages. Sciences at Youngstown State Uni- der to work within the new Univer- versity, will take his place. sity Strategic plan to develop career Prior to coming to Duquesne, formation,” Swindal said. st nd Subsequent Blair has not only served as the dean Blair recognizes that post-gradua- Penalty 1 2 at Youngstown State, but has also tion success is not a set formula, but Offense Offense Offenses chaired the English department at a combination of skills. Bowling Green State University. “While there is a presumed dis- Fine $0--300500 $0$0-1,000-500 $0$0-1,000-500 “As a faculty member, I under- tinction between practical skills and Jail 0-90 days 0-90 days 0-90 days stand the challenges other faculty what has been termed the ‘soft skills’ Driver’s license 90 days 1 Year 2 Years typically face in balancing teach- of the liberal arts, I prefer to view ing, scholarship and service, and such skills as not only necessary but suspension the need to develop and maintain essential to both academic and pro- Point D 37 32 — support structures that foster fac- fessional success,” Blair said. “Such ulty success in the classroom and be- Point E 93 35 43 — success in the workplace requires There may be additional penalties and sanctions through the University yond,” Blair said. “And as a former the ability to problem-solve, to en- department chair and a current col- gage in ethical and moral reason- lege dean, I strongly believe a major ing and decision-making … to listen part of academic administration is Penalty carefully and communicate clearly, the advocacy role we play for our de- There may be additional penalties & sanctions through and to conduct research and synthe- partments and programs.” size the vast amount of information the University For Blair, one of her main focal and knowledge we encounter daily.” points as a professor and admin- Blair will begin her tenure as dean istrator is focusing on keeping the liberal arts relevant in a modern job of the Liberal Arts school on July 1, market. In particular, although her and she is looking forward to it. primary background is in English “Duquesne University’s Spiritan mission, with its commitment to and journalism, Blair has written extensively about the impact of tech- excellence, emphasis on commu- nology on research and teaching of nity engagement, and respect for liberal arts. diversity and human dignity within “Writing and reading have always and across cultures, is aligned with been technological processes; it’s just the liberal arts in ways that make that those technologies have evolved the McAnulty College and Graduate YOUR CHOICES MATTER! throughout history, changing what it School of Liberal Arts a key partner means to be a literate citizen in the in promoting that mission on and A friendly reminder funded with a grant from the 21st century,” Blair said. “It’s not off campus ... I am honored to being PA Liquor Control Board & DU Cares that we’re not writing or not read- joining and leading a community of ing; it’s that those processes have outstanding scholar-teachers dedi- been migrated and transformed in a cated to these goals,” Blair said.

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113 College Hall editorial 600 Forbes Avenue Good programs exist Pittsburgh, PA 15282 beyond the Ivy Leagues editorial staff Entering the “real world” and try- ing to find worthwhile, stable employ- editor-in-chief Kailey Love ment is a feat that every college stu- news editor Hallie Lauer dent will have to grapple with at the opinions editor Ollie Gratzinger end of their academic journey. This features editor Griffin Sendek a&e editor Josiah Martin is especially anxiety inducing in the sports editor Adam Lindner competitive field of journalism, where layout editor Madison Pastrick jobs are scarce as it is, let alone intern- photo editor Katia Faroun ship opportunities. administrative staff It becomes all the more stressful when you realize you may not even be adviser Paula Reed Ward ad manager Madison Pastrick considered for an opportunity based email us: [email protected] on where you go to school (which, at times, is out of one’s control entirely). Last week, the New York Times di- rector of Newsroom Fellowships and Internships, Theodore Kim, tweeted out a list of universities that he be- lieves yield the best candidates. At the "If you’re outset, this doesn’t sound like a big deal, until you get to the schools he always trying to lists — nearly all hyper elite, extreme- be normal, you Cartoon by Jordan Callahan ly expensive or Ivy League institu- in focus... tions, some of which don’t even have will never know undergraduate journalism programs. Tucker Carlson drama demonstrates Fox News' true colors once more “I talk to many students entering how amazing Ollie Gratzinger In 2008, after saying women were seems clear now, though, that such journalism. Here is one person's su- per unscientific opinion on which opinions editor “like dogs” in that they could smell an interconnectedness cannot exist you can be." weakness, Carlson said, “I mean, I as long as people like Carlson are U.S. schools churn out the most con- love women, but they're extremely given a platform. sistently productive candidates. Note s time goes on, it gets harder I primitive, they're basic, they're not I didn’t expect better of Fox. They that there are many great schools/ — Maya Angelou and harder to find any re- that hard to understand.” don’t want to censor Carlson, be- deeming qualities in the cess- students beyond these. But these A Years of calling into the Love cause in doing so, they might alien- jump out to me…” Kim said in the pool that is Fox News. From accusa- Sponge’s vulgar talk show have yield- ate a large chunk of their audience tions of editorializing news stories tweet before listing Columbia, North- You just read Now tweet who might agree with some of the with a right-wing twist to alleged sex- ed a slew of horrid comments target- western, UC Berkeley and Yale as the our thoughts. us yours. virulence coming out of his mouth. ual harassment, the network’s bigwigs ing almost every marginalized com- best, with schools like Harvard, Duke Fox is the president’s favorite net- face a list of controversies that munity one can think of. Women, work, and it’s barely a hop, skip or and Stanford listed as “first-tier hon- @TheDuquesneDuke could span a country mile. LGBTQ+ folks and people of jump away from a full-blown right- orable mentions.” Now, conservative com- color were frequent tar- wing propaganda station, keen on This public ranking system imme- mentator Tucker Carl- gets of Carlson’s ani- spreading misinformation. But it’s diately set journalism Twitter ablaze son is adding even mosity, or the butt also the most-watched network on with criticism from journalism pro- more vitriol to the of humorless jokes. editorial cable, three years running. mess; Media Mat- The flippancy and fessors and students at schools that This might be able to be chalked ters for America, utter disregard is were not listed, or from professional up to the fact that mostly older a non-profit me- alarming to say the journalists aiming to assure j-school policy people watch television while the dia watchdog, has least. What’s more students that this wasn’t (or shouldn’t younger generation gets their news The Duquesne Duke is the student- unearthed record- alarming is Carl- be) how the real world of professional elsewhere, and older folks tend to written, student-managed newspaper ings of Carlson son’s staunch un- of Duquesne University. It is published be more conservative, but that’s al- journalism works. making crude, rac- willingness to admit every Thursday during the academic most beside the point. No one ought Jackie Kucinich, the Washington year except during semester breaks and ist and misogynistic that he was wrong. to give time or credence to a so- Bureau Chief for the Daily Beast, holidays, and prior to final exams. The comments time and Had he expressed Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- called “news” network that throws quoted the tweet and commented, time again, from 2006 regret, one might be ions of the editors of The Duke and does its full weight behind supporting “Dear future journalists - ignore this to 2011. able to begin to under- not necessarily reflect the views of the a man who thinks diversity initia- students, faculty, administration, stu- Media Matters reports nonsense. If you are relentless, a stand an argument in his tives are worse than Jim Crow. At dent government or the University pub- that he’d called into a “shock jock good listener, curious and work hard lications board. Op-ed columns do not defense. People can change in a that point, the difference between radio program” by the name of the no one will care where you went to reflect the opinions of The Duke, but decade. It wouldn’t excuse any of Fox and its more left-leaning coun- rather are the sole opinions of the col- Bubba the Love Sponge Show, dur- school. I mean, really.” the awful, beyond distasteful things terparts is not political. It’s moral. umnists themselves. ing which he’d banter with the host Though Kim later apologized for he’d said, but one could at least be Supporting unconditional equal about a wide array of offensive top- Letters policy inclined to believe that he’d experi- rights shouldn’t be a partisan issue. his initial tweet, saying that it was ics. Carlson cited “that feminist crap” Letters to the editor must be typed, enced some sort of moral growth in It shouldn’t be “liberal” to believe that not his intention to sound “elitist and double-spaced and include the writ- as a reason he disliked Democrats, the past 10 years. But if anything, he it was disgusting for Carlson to call narrow,” his rankings reflect a wide- er’s name, school/department and called Iraq “a crappy place filled with phone number for verification. Letters decided to play the part of a victim women “primitive” and “like dogs.” spread set of beliefs throughout the a bunch of ... semiliterate primitive should be no longer than 300 words — which he surely is not. He went Regardless of political affiliation, journalism world that in order to be monkeys,” referred to Canadians as and should be delivered to The Duke so far as to claim victimhood at the anyone with a thinking head on their office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed Americans’ “r------d cousins” and successful in the field, your degree hands of some sort of implicitly shoulders and a feeling heart in their to [email protected] by 5 p.m. said he didn’t like Michelle Obama should be Ivy. Students from lesser Tuesday. The editors reserve the right liberal mob aiming to destroy Fox. chest should know that it’s wrong to because she could “turn into a sister.” known journalism schools already to edit any and all submitted copies. And, of course, the network sided berate Iraqis as “semiliterate primi- All letters must be verified before being feel as if getting an internship with There was also a recording of him with Carlson. tive monkeys.” published. the New York Times (a dream oppor- and Bubba the Love Sponge using It’s 2019. I say that a lot, and I al- The Daily Stormer, a white su- Corrections/clarifications the homophobic f-slur. Bubba says, ways follow it with reasons why so- premacist site, called Carlson their tunity for anyone who wants to be a Readers should report any story or “I like you. I mean I'm not trying to print reporter) is nearly impossible; a photo error to The Duke. All legitimate cial conservatism ought to be a thing “biggest ally,” and former KKK errors will be corrected in print the fol- f-g out on you or nothing, but I like of the past. But in doing so, I’ve been Grand Wizard David Duke has public ranking system from their top lowing edition. you. I like you.” Carlson responds, assuming that morality strengthens praised him on Twitter. If that recruiter just makes it all the more “Well I like you too, and I mean that. Contact and empathy grows as time ticks on; doesn’t alarm you, if you aren’t con- discouraging and out of reach. You always say, 'I mean that in a non- I’ve assumed a linear interconnect- cerned that Fox News is supporting email [email protected] fag way,' but I actually mean it in a edness between civil progress and the same guy as a KKK leader, you’re see STAFF ED— page 11 completely f----t way.” the passage of months into years. It probably part of a bigger problem. Opinions 5 Socialism not a dirty word, many misunderstand its meaning Timothy Rush matically following 2016. At the beginning and the tyranny that lay just beyond the Iron staff columnist of June 2016, the DSA had an estimated Curtain in the Eastern Bloc. Even today, we membership of 6,500. By the end of 2016, grow up hearing stories of the horrid policies ocialism, love it or hate it, it is some- it jumped to about 15,000. Currently, it’s es- of China, Cuba and Venezuela. It’s a word thing that almost everyone has heard timated the DSA has a membership of over that still evokes feelings of fear and anger in Sabout. Depending on who you are, this 60,000. Among the biggest groups in the many people. word can evoke thoughts and images so var- DSA are the Social Democrats, those who But with each passing day, more and ied it almost seems meaningless. To some, support incorporating economic and so- more things change. Socialism is becoming the word evokes images of the oppressive cial protections in a capitalist society, and more and more favorable among young peo- Soviet Union or that of the economic desta- Democratic Socialists, who support public ple as the years go on. Even the Republican bilization we see in Venezuela. To others, ownership of the means of production with rating in the Gallup poll is an increase from socialism is the future of progress that will a high emphasis on democracy and liberty. previous years. Socialism is on the rise in the bring about increased equality and econom- The rise of “Democratic Socialism” in the U.S., and we need to stop treating it as the ic security, akin to the Nordic countries. Democratic party is also worthy of note. ominous phantom that it isn’t. Courtesy of CBS News Bernie Sanders, a self-proclaimed socialist, is Championed by Bernie Sanders in 2016, Socialism, especially in the U.S., is ex- Despite this, American politicians often running for president in 2020. His platform in- employ the word “socialism” as a political there has been a surge of candidates who tremely varied and very far from that of Ven- cludes socialist ideas such as Medicare for all, slur. In modern America, the spectre of so- identify as socialist in the Democratic party. ezuela and Cuba. Many want to see us adopt a higher minimum wage and free public college. cialism is still one that evokes fear and con- Sometimes referred to colloquially as “Ber- the models of the Nordic countries, some of demnation from many in the upper echelons niecrats,” the Democratic party has expe- the happiest and most equal nations in the or corporations. Many firmly believe that of power and privilege. But times are chang- rienced a massive push to the left since the world. Some just want us to move toward the a healthy, beautiful world is a right for our ing, and as much as it may come as a shock to Vermont Senator’s grassroots movement in more social democratic model of the U.K., children and should not be a waning dream some, socialism is not a dirty word anymore. 2016. Though there is some disagreement with amenities like universal healthcare. You in the face of climate change. And that peo- In a Gallup poll published in August of on whether the “democratic socialism” sup- have liberal socialists, libertarian socialists, ple should have an equal chance to make a 2018, 57 percent of Democrats now view so- ported by Berniecrats is socialism or really anarchists, religious socialists and so many life for themselves and their families. cialism favorably. Capitalism is not favored just social democracy, an ideology that in- more. Most of them do not want the oppres- We should not fear socialism or the ris- as much, with only 47 percent. Republicans corporates economic and social protections sive state of the USSR or the Eastern Bloc, or ing tide of it in the U.S. Sure, have disagree- were naturally not at all positive toward so- within a capitalist society, we can definitely the authoritarianism of China or Cuba. Their ments and have those discussions, but do cialism, with only 16 percent viewing it in a say that it is certainly outside of many Amer- ideas and policies are all different, but they all not be afraid. Do not try to dismiss your positive way. Young Americans, aged 18 to ican’s comfort zone. support socialism and want something very fellow Americans because they’re socialists; 29 in the Gallup poll, view socialism favor- So why do politicians still use “socialist” simple: to do what is best for everyone. engage with them and learn more about ably as well (51 percent) while they view as a slur? They do this because many people These are people who believe that being what socialism means for them. Treat so- capitalism less so (45 percent). are still stuck in the capitalism versus social- able to get healthcare is a human right, that cialists with respect and engage with their The Democratic Socialists of America ism mindset of the Cold War. Many people higher education should be a pathway avail- ideology with the recognition it deserves. (DSA), an organization representing social- still remember growing up in that era, hear- able to all, that our democracy should be one Socialism is not a dirty word, and we should ist groups, increased in membership dra- ing stories of the oppressive Soviet Union of the people and not by the wealthy elites not treat it as such Green New Deal a good start, but lacks funding, alienates moderates Alexander Wolfe guage you might expect from a piece Democratic party contains no fund- is limited, and rarely granted. experts and fellow Congresspeople. staff columnist of landmark congressional legislation. ing. No reallocation, no new taxes, The resolution does address this, However, frequently (and especially It reads like a Democratic Socialist’s no discernable investment, nothing. implicitly calling for a loosening of the in the area of climate change) elect- he resolution introduced fever dream, finishing with a sub- Climate change is no joke; it’s re- flow of credit and capital toward those ed representatives display a woefully by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- clause asserting the federal govern- sponsible for an increasing number who would engage in clean infrastruc- inadequate knowledge of science in T Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Ed ment’s need to provide all people of of deaths every year, and it requires ture refurbishment, but this aspect of general and the impact of climate Markey (D-MA) has been the subject the U.S. with high-quality healthcare, strong action, not just strong words. the momentous Green New Deal is change specifically. of national media curiosity for some housing, education, economic secu- The positive part of this document is poorly represented in the resolution’s The language of the Green New time since its introduction on Feb. rity, clean water, air, food and access its focus and attention devoted to the language beneath a tidal wave of as- Deal resolution may be best imag- 7. Fancying my own ability to sift to nature without allocating a single secondary impacts of climate change. sertions of the necessity of an equita- ined as a directive to D.C.’s think through complex economic and po- dollar to fulfill this duty. Low-income housing is more dif- ble execution of the Green New Deal. tanks, proclaiming guidelines for any litical language, I took the time to read Take that in for one moment. Leg- ficult to build when it must be pre- However, the silver lining of this institute’s proposal and outlining the the 15-page document to discover that islation representing a nationwide pared to stand in gale-force winds, proclamation is that it may be know- goals any policy recommendation it contains none of the convoluted lan- campaign promise on behalf of the freezing temperatures and torrential ingly playing into the hands of Wash- should seek to accomplish. Other rains. The challenge of these im- ington’s endless population of policy countries are steadily executing their mense correlations is the true be- experts and think tanks. Federally own green energy initiatives, and it’s hemoth which confronts the Green elected officials are traditionally great become abundantly clear that the New Deal, and while effectively public speakers, adept at navigating frontier of scientific and economic identifying the beast’s existence, local politics, and understand the de- progress surrounds the quandary of there exists no method for its defeat. sires of their constituents. One char- climate change solutions. The key challenges are the corre- acteristic many do not possess is a The Democrats’ suggestion is not a lations between health and income dynamic knowledge of deeper policy bad start, though its language is likely inequality, geography and housing debates. Some buck this trend, like to alienate both moderate Democrats prices and culture and cost of living freshman Representatives Abigail and liberal Republicans in Congress, — are all correctly identified in some Spanberger (D-VA), Dan Crenshaw specifically language calling for the form by the Green New Deal. (R-TX) and Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), federal government to provide eco- Unfortunately, all these challenges but most of our legislative representa- nomic security to all Americans harken back to the persistent problem tives lack necessary knowledge to un- (newsflash: That’s impossible). of funding. The human race has pos- derstand the nuances of some more Hopefully the so-called intellectu- sessed the technology to refurbish pol- murky areas of national policy — for- als, myself included, will put their luting buildings for some time, but for eign policy, transportation policy and heads together to create a solution those ambitious few who would seek healthcare all come to mind. that must affect every policy and to begin the massive infrastructural Of course, our representatives are person of our country. The film2012 updates according to the specifica- meant to have gaps in their knowl- was great, but I’m not inclined to live Courtesy of Time Magazine tions of the Green New Deal, funding edge filled in by their staff, testifying through it myself. Opinions March 14, 2019 6 FEATURES Faces of Homelessness: Generosity amidst hardship Katia Faroun & His outlook on life was notably cynical. Griffin Sendek He spoke a length about world politics and views of the current administration, the duquesne duke touching on topics such as nuclear war and homosexuality. Writers from The Duke went into the “With Trump and all, I don’t know how city to gather the stories and opinions many years America has left,” he said. of people without homes. Duquesne Uni- We asked whether or not he had plans versity is located between Uptown and to find more a permanent living situation Downtown, where there’s a significant or if he was saving up to get an apartment, population of homeless individuals. This and he said no. week, Robert spent some time talking to Robert also spends a majority of his us about his experiences being homeless earnings on medication. in Pittsburgh and his views of the world. “Sometimes I want to take a large dose

*** to help me sleep. I have trouble sleeping.” Robert frequents this corner of Market Square and is always willing to have a con- Sitting on an upside-down orange milk versation. crate on the corner outside of Chipotle Homelessness is habitually viewed with Mexican Grill in Market Square was an a negative connotation. Speaking to Rob- aged man with a blanket strewn across his ert gave us a further glimpse into a world lap and a 7-Eleven Big Gulp cup of coins at that is so often shied away from. These are his feet. He had a large graying beard and real people with real lives, and Robert’s wore a jacket with multiple rips hastily story supports this truth. patched over, a thick beanie and an over- Katia Faroun / photo editor Robert often sits on the corner outside the Chipotle. He requested for his photo not to be published. sized pair of pants. We asked him if he’d be willing to share He spends the majority of his days making a living in Pittsburgh hasn’t al- *** his story with us, and he began talking be- earning money on street corners. Most of ways been very easy for Robert. fore the sentence was even finished. the cash he receives from generous pass- He stated that during his time on the His name is Robert. He lived in Gibso- ersby goes into paying for bus fare and streets, he has received multiple false This story is part of the Duquesne Duke nia before coming to Pittsburgh, where he cigarettes. accusations of crimes, and has been ha- series titled “Faces of Homelessness,” now spends most of his time. He stays the “You always need money for some- rassed by business owners. He described where Duke writers go into the commu- night at a personal care home with eight thing,” Robert said. to us a story where a man reported him for nity and ask people without homes about their stories. We aim to focus specifically other people in Wilkinsburg, a half-hour Robert mentioned his gratitude for the harassment by communication for hang- on their opinions and perspectives on bus ride from Downtown. Robert tries to people of Pittsburgh. During the span of ing around an area for three days, and social and political issues, locally and be there by 9 p.m., when he’s supposed our 15-minute conversation, two individu- another of a local restaurant owner who nationally. We believe that every opin- to, but he tends not to make it back un- als walked up to him, handed him some allegedly threatened him for remaining ion matters, and that theirs should be til 11 p.m. When he doesn’t make it to the cash and gave him their blessing. Another outside of his restaurant. Robert also stat- told. We hope this series will impact the home, he finds a place to sleep Downtown. came over and handed him a meatball ed that he was arrested for possession of Duquesne and Pittsburgh communities Robert never knew his biological fa- hoagie from DiBella’s, which is a favorite marijuana at one point, and claimed that positively, offering those without a home ther, and the moment his mother died was of Robert’s. while in jail, the guards stole some of his the chance to have their voices heard. when “everything went downhill.” Despite the generosity of its people, only possessions. Hopefully, we all will listen.

Horoscopes

Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini (February 19-March 20) (March 21-April 19) (April 20-May 20) (May 21-June 20) Welcome to the housing I don’t know what a horo- People only like your lottery! Today is the day We all know you stole the scope is and at this point tweets because they feel you find who your real ring statue, give it back. I’m afraid to ask. bad. friends are.

Leo Libra Cancer Virgo (September 23 - October 22) (June 21-July 22) (July 23-August 22) (August 23-September 22)

Congratulations on your There is a reason you are We here at Duquesne op- You watched Netflix dur- 100th job application, and in the “friendzone” bud. perate like the town from ing the lecture today. I’m still no job! Footloose. gonna tell.

Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius (November 23-December 22) (October 23-November 22) (December 23-January 19) (January 20-February 18) Your roomate will find Yes, please tell me more Duquesne doesn’t want Beware! Mercury is in the love of their life, about how your March you to know about the sicko mode. you won’t. Madness brackett is go- dungeon. ing to be perfect. SPORTS 7

Bracket courtesy of www.atlantic10.com.

Final 2018-19 MBB A-10 Standings Final 2018-19 WBB A-10 Standings

Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak Next (A-10 Champ.) Rank Team Conf. Overall Streak A-10 Champ. Results

1. VCU 16-2 25-6 W12 3/15 vs. Rhody/La Salle 1. VCU 13-3 23-9 L1 3/10 Loss vs. Fordham 2. Davidson 14-4 23-8 W3 3/15 vs. DUQ/Saint Joe’s 2. Fordham 13-3 25-8 W12 CHAMPION 3. Dayton 13-5 21-10 W2 3/15 vs. SLU/Richmond 3. Duquesne 11-5 19-13 L1 3/9 Loss vs. Fordham 4. St. Bonaventure 12-6 16-15 W1 3/15 vs. Mason/GW 4. Dayton 10-6 17-13 L1 3/9 Loss vs. VCU 5. George Mason 11-7 17-14 W1 3/14 vs. No. 12 GW 5. Davidson 10-6 17-14 L1 3/8 Loss vs. Dayton 6. Saint Louis 10-8 19-12 L1 3/14 vs. No. 11 Richmond 6. Saint Louis 9-7 15-16 L1 3/8 Loss vs. Duquesne 7. Duquesne 10-8 19-12 L2 3/14 vs. No. 10 Saint Joe’s 7. George Mason 8-8 16-14 L2 3/5 Loss vs. UMass 8. Rhode Island 9-9 16-14 W4 3/14 vs. No. 9 La Salle 8. Saint Joseph’s 7-9 12-19 L1 3/8 Loss vs. VCU

9. La Salle 8-10 10-20 W1 3/14 vs. No. 8 Rhody 9. G. Washington 7-9 10-20 L3 3/5 Loss vs. Saint Joe’s

10. Saint Joseph’s 6-12 13-18 L2 3/14 vs. No. 7 Duquesne 10. Massachusetts 7-9 16-16 L1 3/8 Loss vs. Fordham

11. Richmond 6-12 13-19 W1 3/14 vs. No. 6 Saint Louis 11. Richmond 6-10 9-21 L1 3/5 Loss vs. Saint Louis 12. G. Washington 4-14 9-23 W1 3/14 vs. No. 5 Mason 12. St. Bonaventure 5-11 8-22 L4 3/5 Loss vs. Davidson 13. Massachusetts 4-14 11-21 L2 Eliminated; lost vs. GW 13. La Salle 3-13 6-25 L1 3/5 Loss vs. Dayton 14. Fordham 3-15 12-20 L2 Eliminated; lost vs. Rich. 14. Rhode Island 3-13 8-21 L2 3/5 Loss vs. Duquesne 8 THEDUQUESNEDUKE Men’s basketball team set for Brooklyn, A-10 tourney

Adam Lindner While Williams may be the Dukes’ most Dunn-Martin becomes the second Duke three blocks) and Marcus Weathers (15 sports editor talented player, the team now boasts a in as many years to win the award, as points, seven rebounds) led the Dukes’ plethora of other options for opponents to guard Tarin Smith won the title last year. team effort against Phil Martelli’s Saint Months after being selected to finish worry about, too. Alongside Williams, Carry and Dunn- Joe’s team. eleventh in the 14-member Atlantic 10, the Freshman guard Sincere Carry, named Martin, Dambrot has assembled a well- The winner of the Duquesne-Saint Joe’s Duquesne men’s basketball team heads to to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team on rounded team boasting youth. game will face No. 2 Davidson on Friday. Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for the A-10 Tuesday, tops that list. The Dukes don’t have an upperclassman Championship seeded No. 7. A late addition to Dambrot’s 2018 re- on scholarship following Lewis’s mid-year That’s thanks to a three-game improve- cruiting class, Carry quickly established transfer. Kellon Taylor, a junior walk-on ment in the A-10, as well as the emergence himself as an integral part of the team with who’s on a football scholarship, relin- of several key contributors. The Dukes strong individual performances against quished his role on the basketball team went 10-8 this season following a 7-11 William & Mary Nov. 10 and UIC Nov. 12. earlier this year to focus on football, but showing in 2017-18 — Coach Keith Dam- Despite persistent knee issues, Carry has since returned due to a lack of depth brot’s first season on the Bluff. went on to lead the Dukes in assists (5.8), in the frontcount for DU. Mike Lewis II led that ‘17-18 Duquesne steals (2.5) and minutes (33.4) per game. The Dukes will open tournament play team in scoring at 14.4 points per game, When Carry was sidelined for multiple today at 6 p.m. versus the No. 10 Saint Jo- but has since departed for Nevada via a games following arthroscopic knee sur- seph’s Hawks. Duquesne met Saint Joe’s mid-season transfer this December. gery, sophomore Tavian Dunn-Martin once this year, escaping with a narrow 85- Such has been life for Duquesne over slotted in admirably as the team’s primary 84 victory on Jan. 12. the past few years, a team that’s seen ball-handler. Dambrot had six players score in dou- enormous roster turnover since Dam- Dunn-Martin posted 22 points at George ble-figures versus the Hawks, which brot’s hiring. Mason and 30 points versus UMass in helped to neutralize SJU’s Charlie Brown. Eric Williams Jr. leads DU’s current Carry’s absence, and contributed steadily Brown posted 28 points against Duquesne Courtesy of PSN/David Hague outfit in scoring (13.7) and rebounding off the bench all season long. on 11-of-18 shooting in a full 40 minutes Sophomore guard Tavian Dunn-Martin, pictured (7.5), but the sophomore swingman is The Akron transfer was rewarded in the of game action. March 2 versus UMass, was named Atlantic 10 hardly the Dukes’ savior. form of the A-10’s Sixth Man of the Year award. Mike Hughes (17 points, eight rebounds, Sixth Man of the Year on Tuesday. Celebrities, coaches charged in college bribery scheme

BOSTON (AP) — Fifty people, includ- of the colleges involved made no mention of Lelling said the investigation is continu- ACT or SAT by themselves and get extra ing Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and taking any action against the students. ing and authorities believe other parents time. That made it easier to pull off the Lori Loughlin, were charged Tuesday in a The scandal is certain to inflame long- were involved. The IRS is also investigat- tampering, prosecutors said. scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly standing complaints that children of the ing, since some parents allegedly disguised Among the parents charged was Gor- bribed college coaches and other insiders wealthy and well-connected have the inside the bribes as charitable donations. The don Caplan of Greenwich, Connecticut, to get their children into some of the na- track in college admissions — sometimes colleges themselves are not targets, the co-chairman of the international law firm tion’s most selective schools. through big, timely donations from their prosecutor said. Willkie Farr & Gallagher, based in New Federal authorities called it the biggest parents — and that privilege begets privilege. The investigation began when authorities York. He and other parents did not imme- college admissions scam ever prosecuted College consultants were not exactly received a tip about the scheme from some- diately return telephone or email messages by the U.S. Justice Department, with the shocked by the allegations. one they were interviewing in a separate for comment. parents accused of paying an estimated “This story is the proof that there will al- case, Lelling said. He did not elaborate. Caplan was accused of paying $75,000 to $25 million in bribes. ways be a market for parents who have the Authorities said coaches in such sports get a test supervisor to correct the answers At least nine athletic coaches and 33 resources and are desperate to get their as soccer, sailing, tennis, water polo and on his daughter’s ACT exam after she took parents, many of them prominent in law, kid one more success,” said Mark Sklarow, volleyball took payoffs to put students it. In a conversation last June with a coop- finance, fashion, the food and beverage CEO of the Independent Educational Con- on lists of recruited athletes, regardless erating witness, he was told his daughter industry and other fields, were charged. sultants Association. “This was shopping of their ability or experience. Once they needed to “be stupid” when a psychologist Dozens, including Huffman, the Emmy- for name-brand product and being willing were accepted, many of these students evaluated her for learning disabilities that winning star of ABC’s “Desperate House- to spend whatever it took.” didn’t play the sports in which they sup- would entitle her to more time to take the wives,” were arrested by midday. The central figure in the scheme was posedly excelled. test, according to court papers. “These parents are a catalog of wealth identified as admissions consultant Wil- The applicants’ athletic credentials were The witness described the scheme as and privilege,” U.S. Attorney Andrew Le- liam “Rick” Singer, founder of the Edge falsified with the help of staged photo- “the home run of home runs.” lling said in announcing the results of a College & Career Network of Newport graphs of them playing sports, or doctored “And it works?” Caplan asked. fraud and conspiracy investigation code- Beach, California. He pleaded guilty, as photos in which their faces were pasted “Every time,” the witness responded, named Operation Varsity Blues. did Stanford’s John Vandemoer. onto the bodies of genuine athletes, au- prompting laughter from both. The coaches worked at such schools as Singer’s lawyer, Donald Heller, said his thorities said. A number of colleges moved quickly to Yale, Stanford, Georgetown, Wake Forest, client intends to cooperate fully with pros- Prosecutors said parents were also in- fire or suspend the coaches and distance the University of Texas, the University of ecutors and is “remorseful and contrite structed to claim their children had learn- themselves from the scandal, portraying Southern California and the University of and wants to move on with his life.” ing disabilities so that they could take the themselves as victims. Stanford fired the California at Los Angeles. A former Yale Prosecutors said that parents paid sailing coach, and USC dropped its water soccer coach pleaded guilty and helped Singer big money from 2011 through last polo coach and an athletic administrator. build the case against others. month to bribe coaches and administra- UCLA suspended its soccer coach, and Two more of those charged — Stan- tors to falsely make their children look like Wake Forest did the same with its volley- ford’s sailing coach and the college-ad- star athletes to boost their chances of get- ball coach. missions consultant at the very center ting accepted. The consultant also hired Loughlin, who was charged along with of the scheme — pleaded guilty Tuesday ringers to take college entrance exams for her husband, fashion designer Mossimo in Boston. Others appeared in court and students, and paid off insiders at testing Giannulli, appeared in the ABC sitcom were released on bail. centers to correct students’ answers. “Full House” in the 1980s and ’90s. Huff- Huffman, 56, appeared in a Los Angeles Some parents spent hundreds of thou- man was nominated for an Oscar for play- courthouse and was released after posting sands of dollars and some as much as $6.5 ing a transgender woman in the 2005 a $250,000 bond. million to guarantee their children’s ad- movie “Transamerica.” She also starred in Her attorney cited her community ties in mission, officials said. the TV show “Sports Night” and appeared asking that the actress be released on her “For every student admitted through in such films as “Reversal of Fortune,” own recognizance, which the judge denied. fraud, an honest and genuinely talented ″Magnolia” and “The Spanish Prisoner.” Huffman is scheduled to appear in court student was rejected,” Lelling said. Giannulli, whose Mossimo clothing had March 29 in Boston. Several defendants, including Huff- AP Photo long been a Target brand until recently, No students were charged, with authori- man, were charged with conspiracy to Hollywood stars Lori Loughlin (left) and Felicity was released on a $1 million bond. He ties saying that in many cases the teenagers commit fraud, punishable by up to 20 Huffman are two of the 50 people charged Tues- see SCANDAL — page 11 were unaware of what was going on. Several years in prison. day in a wide-ranging college admissions scandal.

March 14, 2019 sports ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Brie Larson shines in Captain Marvel Week’s Natalie Schroeder that offers comedic relief; Nick Events staff writer Fury (Jackson) and a cat named Goose made the audience laugh through most of the movie. In Shamrock Shakes & Sandwiches fter the grim ending to many scenes, the interactions be- March 17 @ 12 a.m. Marvel’s Avengers: Infin- tween Fury and Goose stole the A ity War, an origin story show. These breaks between the At midnight on Saint Patrick’s Day, full of action, humor and hap- action packed scenes allows an the RAs from Towers will be mak- pier endings hit the big screen audience to see Danvers as more ing grilled cheese and milkshakes this past weekend. Brie Larson, than just a warrior. in the building’s lobby, each for $2. Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law, While there were many nega- Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Houn- tive comments spreading na- A Symposium on Anti-Semitism sou, Lee Pace and Lashana Lynch tionwide about the choice of Brie and the First Amendment starred in Captain Marvel. Cap- Larson portraying Danvers, Lar- March 18 @ 6:30 p.m. tain Marvel earned a Certified son did not disappoint. For any Fresh status from Rotten Toma- movie, there is always a cluster of Located in the Union Ballroom, toes and still holds the first place people that don’t like the acting, this symposium will discuss in the box office. The movie fol- the dialogue or the scenery. Cap- issues of anti-Semitism which lows Carol Danvers (Larson) as tain Marvel has stellar acting have recently dominated she discovers her true self and from a stacked cast, funny and Courtesy of Marvel Studios headlines. Panelists will include fights those who have deceived sarcastic dialogue and stunning Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) wearing the traditional Kree soldier uniform. figures from the Anti-Defama- her. Following an Air Force visuals. tion League, ACLU, Jewish crash, Danvers absorbs the ex- Throughout the movie the out the movie, Danvers is deter- comfortable in a world she used Federation and Duquesne’s plosion and is taken by the Kree Kree, Danvers and Fury are deal- mined to succeed, but there are to know very well. While she pos- own School of Law. to their home planet Hala. She is ing with Skrulls, shapeshifters also times where she showcases sesses gifts beyond a normal hu- given the name “Vers” and her that can take on the physical her sassy personality. man, much like the people who true past is forgotten. attributes of any living person. From the beginning of the mov- deceived her, she changes her suit The movie takes place in the Since these beings also acquire ie, Danvers is taught that emo- to something more personal. ‘90s, which brings older fash- the memory of that person, Fury tions are a warriors enemy but Larson gave a stellar perfor- ion trends and technology to the and Danvers exchange abstract has difficulty believing that. As mance giving depth to a char- screen and characters we know memories a Skrull could never she learns more about her past, acter and making her audience upcoming today, like Fury and Coulson, know. Larson and Jackson have she learns to harness her emo- believe that Danvers was a Kree are younger. Danvers, or “Vers” excellent chemistry, and when tions rather than fight without that didn’t remember her past releases in the first half of the movie, they are on screen together, it them all together, which gives her and later being a deceived hu- struggles with the slower, less is easy to believe that the rela- something to fight for and makes man from Earth. Because of advanced technology on Earth. tionship between Danvers and her even more powerful. Larson’s portrayal, Danvers is a Queer Eye She also crash lands into a Block- Fury would become more than a The world that Danvers finds likeable character and a neces- Season 3 Friday, March 15 buster, which warranted chuck- chance encounter. herself in is stunning and visually sary hero moving forward in the les from the audience. After the first promotion for moving, but the Kree on Hala are Marvel universe. The Fab Five are returning to The movie showcased more the movie, there was backlash taught to fight without emotion. The movie overall was enjoy- Netflix with a new season of the humor than was expected, show- towards Brie Larson as Danvers, It is not until she goes to Earth able, funny and interesting from popular rebooted Queer Eye. ing the audience that Danvers stating that she never smiles, but and figures out she once had a life start to finish. It certainly de- This season, they’ve moved is sassy and sarcastic, even in this criticism is unjustified since there that she uses her emotions serves the praise that many crit- from Atlanta, Georgia to Kansas the most intense scenes. Being every other superhero in the to her benefit. In order for viewers ics offered and its place in the City, Missouri, and are featuring a superhero that has fun dis- Marvel universe is presented as to understand her uncertainty of top box office. Captain Marvel men and women equally as the covering her powers while suc- stoic and full of determination. the life she used to have on Earth, created a compelling, fascinating subjects for their fashion and cessfully fighting her enemies In the movie, however, Danvers the movie shows Danvers gradu- character just in time to take on lifestyle guidance. makes it easy to like the charac- seems to smile more than any ally moving from being comfort- Thanos in Avengers: Endgame ter. Danvers is not the only one other stand-alone hero. Through- able in her Kree suit to later being and save the world yet again. Blue Slide Park Mac Miller name change unofficial Micro Josiah Martin Miller’s Blue Slide Park” and Google Maps as review a&e editor “Mac Miller’s Blue Slide Playground” earlier this week. The change has been reversed on these services, but as of press time, Miller’s lue Slide Park, the section of Frick name is still retained on Bing Maps. Cloud Macchiato Park made famous by Mac Miller’s The name change was not official, and was from Starbucks studio debut album of the same name, not announced as such by the Pittsburgh Parks B Yes, I know this is Ariana had briefly appeared on Apple Maps as “Mac Conservancy or any other city office. Despite this, the name change as it appeared in the Grande’s favorite drink, but navigational apps was picked up by national my feelings about this stupid news outlets such as Uproxx and Complex. Starbucks concoction can be The Pittsburgh Commission on Naming summed up using the title of Public Properties maintains a rule stating her last album: “thank u, next.” that “naming or renaming a public prop- This drink is all foam and no erty or facility for an individual person can flavor, and replaced my absolute only be recommended and approved if that favorite seasonal drink — the person has been deceased for at least three regular Cinnamon Almond Milk (3) years.” This would bar any official name Macchiato. Just another reason Courtesy of Google change of the park until Sept. 2021. for me to be angry at Howard The name appears as normal on Google maps. Schultz (I’m aware that it is Miller passed away on Sept. 7, 2018 from technically not his fault: I am still an apparent drug overdose. He was born “English Lane,” “Party on Fifth Ave.” and blaming him anyway). Malcolm James McCormick on Jan. 19, 1992. “Frick Park Market.” Miller had grown up in Pittsburgh and at- A vigil was held on Sept. 11 for Miller at the -Kailey Love tended Taylor Allderdice High School. The playground, whose namesake slide received a album Blue Slide Park was a tribute to the fresh coat of its signature blue paint that day. Courtesy of Microsoft playground, and several tracks served as Fans placed candles and artwork for the late The name change remains on Bing Maps. tributes to Pittsburgh landmarks, namely rapper near the landmark as a tribute. 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE A.P. Bio changes key themes for season premiere longer Jack’s top priority. However, with Josiah Martin this central theme pulled out from under a&e editor the show’s feet, I’m not sure what is sup- posed to keep the audience interested in nding a season by wrapping up new episodes. your central story arc is a risky “Happiness” is a funny episode, largely E move. NBC’s A.P. Bio did exactly thanks to the strength of A.P. Bio’s cast. that with its finale in May, and it’s not yet Patton Oswalt and Paula Pell are a clas- clear whether the second season will sur- sic misfit duo, and the cast of young ac- vive without it. tors that portray the students is as funny “Happiness,” the first episode of A.P. as ever with their deadpan delivery and Bio’s new season, features protagonist an- exhaustion with their situation. ti-hero Jack Griffin (Glenn Howerton) re- The show continues to struggle finding cruiting his biology class to do research for a purpose for teachers Stef (Lyric Lewis), a new book on how the people of Toledo, Mary (Mary Sohn) and Michelle (Jean Ohio, find happiness in their simple lives. Villepique). Their consistent positions as Nearly every episode of the series’ first semi-likable B-plot-only characters are season centered on some convoluted re- helped only by the fact that they are hilari- venge plot, either against Jack’s nemesis ously handled by their respective actors. Courtesy of NBCUniversal Miles Leonard or the staff and students Without spoiling this episode, it seems Jack Griffin (Glenn Howerton), center, becomes more comfortable in Toledo in the newestA.P. Bio. of Whitlock High School. It was a solid as if the driving force of season two will formula — Jack’s unwillingness to get in- be Jack growing accustomed to his sur- more on his sleeve, will he still be able to don this relationship would be extremely volved with students’ personal lives would roundings and warming up to Toledo. play the lovable jerk role central to A.P. ill-advised. swiftly turn to dark excitement when the Jack’s well-hidden likability and empathy Bio’s success? Maybe it’s too soon to tell, A.P. Bio has received criticism since its opportunity to cleverly destroy their en- for those around him are what make him but it doesn’t look good. This episode fea- premiere, with many critics not actually emies arose. such a great character — deeper and more tured less conflict between Jack and the finding the show very funny. I have per- The show has departed from this formu- relatable than Howerton’s other famous students and virtually no interaction be- sonally always found it hilarious, includ- la with “Happiness.” Maybe it was time to role, Dennis Reynolds on It’s Always Sun- tween Jack and Principal Durbin (Oswalt). ing this episode. However, with the show’s do so. After all, the Miles Leonard arc has ny in Philadelphia. For a show that focuses so much on the recipe for success so radically changed, I come to a satisfying conclusion with the However, if Jack is going to begin to culture clash between its protagonist and doubt I will continue to, unless upcoming end of the first season, and revenge is no wear his affection for those around him its supporting cast, continuing to aban- episodes signal a return to form.

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March 14, 2019 arts & entertainment THE LAST WORD 11 Parents cheat Journalism should not This week’s to get kids’ be elitist field weather into college STAFF ED — from page 4 SCANDAL — from page 11 Thursday Journalism school has always been and tweet, journalism students across the coun- left without answering reporters’ questions. He should always be about showing what you try feel the same way about their universi- An afternoon and Huffman both surrendered their passports. know, rather than where you go. Where your ties and professors too. Widening the pool of 71 ° shower Prosecutors in the case said they have agreed to transcripts come from should not matter if students does not degrade the prestige of the let Loughlin travel to Vancouver for work, but you have demonstrated the passion and talent publication, rather offers a larger amount of her whereabouts were not clear. for breaking news and seeking the truth. Con- perspectives and experiences that potential Friday Loughlin and her husband allegedly gave tinuing to make the argument that Ivy League interns or new hires bring to the table. $500,000 to have their two daughters la- schools churn out better journalists is untrue In an age where the media environment beled as recruits to the USC crew team, even Some sun; and unfair, not only to the students left out by is constantly evolving, it is time to retire 61 ° though neither participated in the sport. breezy Their 19-year-old daughter Olivia Jade Gi- this list, but to the professors that teach them. the elitist dimension that places even more annulli, a social media star with a popular As many of us are journalism students obstacles in front of budding reporters. We YouTube channel, is now at USC. here at Duquesne ourselves, we all feel pre- need to start operating on a level playing Court documents said Huffman paid $15,000 pared by and are thankful for the professors field. The only choice we should be judged Saturday that she disguised as a charitable donation so we have had the privilege to learn from in the on when being considered for an internship Mostly that her daughter could take part in the en- Media Department, and based on the many is what we decided to do with our education, 41 ° cloudy, snow trance-exam cheating scam. angry Twitter rants in the replies to Kim’s not where we received it. flurries Court papers said a cooperating witness met with Huffman and her husband, actor Wil- liam H. Macy, at their Los Angeles home and Sunday explained to them that he “controlled” a test- ing center and could have somebody secretly Considerable change her daughter’s answers. The person told 44° investigators the couple agreed to the plan. cloudiness Macy was not charged; authorities did not say why. The couple’s daughter, Sofia, is an as- piring actress who attends Los Angeles Monday High School of the Arts. Sunshine and A spokeswoman for Loughlin had no 42 ° comment. patchy clouds In another case, a young woman got into Yale in exchange for $1.2 million from the family, prosecutors said. A false athletic profile created for the student said she had been on China’s ju- Tuesday nior national development soccer team. Sunshine and Prosecutors said Yale coach Rudolph Mer- 44 ° edith received $400,000, even though he knew some clouds the student did not play competitive soccer. He did not return messages seeking comment. Sklarow, the independent education consul- tant unconnected to the case, said the scandal Wednesday “certainly speaks to the fact that the admissions process is broken.” 49 ° Snow possible “It’s so fraught with anxiety, especially at the in the morning elite schools,” he said, “that I think it can’t be surprising that millionaires who have probably never said no to their kids are trying to play the system in order to get their child accepted.” Courtesy of AccuWeather

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WHAT STUDENTS THINK: “Living in Towers is great because it is extremely convenient between hav- ing the main dining hall located on the second floor and a printing lab in the WHAT STUDENTS THINK: lobby. My least favorite part is how separated Towers is due to all the wings “The computer lab in the lobby in su- and the swipe access. I think that the separation especially harms the fresh- per convenient and is nice if I need man in making friends that live in their building.” to print something out late at night... — Kat Holtz, sophomore The shower stalls are small and kind “The thing I hate the most about Towers of gross. Also sometimes the water would easily be the fact that right now we doesn’t get very hot so you gotta be ok with lukewarm showers some days.” cannot control the temperature of at all. — Travis Barkefelt, freshman We have no control how hot or how cold our room’s get, so if it breaks and goes up “Martins has been an adventure to say the least. Sometimes it’s loud and some- to 80 we’re stuck with that until the feel times the washer breaks, but it’s home and every girl has become like family to like fixing it.” me. We decorate the common room together and we always are there for each — Matthew Fijalkowski, sophomore other, no matter what. I couldn’t see myself living anywhere else.” — Katie Ryan, freshman “It is definitely the most convenient place to live, seeing as where it is on campus especially when walking to classes. I “The best thing about St. Martins has to be the clean showers. My biggest gripe hate that our door beeps everytime I go to get water though, has to be the unreliability of the washing machines.” [but] that’s honestly it.” — Jason Roberts, sophomore — Aidan Shields, freshman Vickroy Hall FAST FACTS: Year Built: 1997 Price: triple - $3,043; double - $3,775; single - $5,601 Capacity: 283 residents Years Allowed: sophomores, juniors, seniors, grad and law Room Types: two-room suite-style Laundry Facilities: on each floor Bathroom Facilities: one per suite What’s New: All furniture and carpeting replaced in 2015 and new bathroom flooring

WHAT STUDENTS THINK: “I think Vickroy is a great dorm, especially for upperclassmen. It has a lot less energy than Towers, but that makes it a bit quieter and less rowdy at night. It’s more spacious than most of the dorms I’ve been in and the kitchen is a huge plus. The lighting is really poor, honestly. I feel like I have to put my own lights on. Also, the heating only goes between super hot and not on at all.” — Shawn Robinson, junior

March 14, 2019 HOUSING H4 2019 Housing Guide

FAST FACTS: Year Built: 2012 Price: Three-bedroom suite, 3 per room - $3,043; Three-bedroom suite, 2 per room - $3,675 Two Bedroom Suite, 3 per room - $3,345 Two Bedroom Suite , 2 per bedroom - $4,030 One Bedroom Suite, 3 students - $3,666 One Bedroom Suite, 2 students - $4,417 Capacity: 425 residents Years Allowed: sophomores, juniors, seniors, grad WHAT STUDENTS THINK: and law “Having your own bathroom is a big step up from freshman com- munal living, and being in a suite makes you feel so much closer Room Types: one-, two- and three-room suite-style to your roommates.” Laundry Facilities: on each floor — Hannah Hildebrand, sophomore Bathroom Facilities: one bathroom in the one or two bedroom, two in the three bedrooms “I’m very confident that Des Places is the best Learning Living Center at Duquesne. There’s a lot of natural light, it’s all very clean and new, and the lounges are super nice and great for doing home- work or hanging with pals.” — Carissa Haslam, sophomore

“The study lounges are huge, much bigger than when I used to live in Vickroy. The suite style rooms are awesome regarding sinks and bathrooms.The huge ceilings in the bedrooms are also a plus. As for cons, if you have a rooms facing Mercy or St. Ann’s, the beeping at the Mercy gate is on all the time and is quite annoying at first, but you learn to tune it out.” — Leah Pigeon, sophomore

Brottier Hall FAST FACTS: Year Built: 1969 Price: Studio- single - $14,404(standard) $14,692 (renovated) Studio-double - $7,202 (standard) $7,346 (renovated) 1 bedroom - two students - $8,985 (standard) $9,185 (renovated) 1 bedroom triple - $5,991 (standard) N/A 2 bedroom - four students - $6,271 (standard) $6,397 (renovated) Capacity: 660 residents Years Allowed: juniors, seniors, grad and law Room Types: studio, one- and two-room apartments Laundry Facilities: on G-level Bathroom Facilities: private in each unit What’s New: Nothing yet, but major renovations are set to take place summer of 2019

WHAT STUDENTS THINK: “The location is super convenient for a student that doesn’t have a car, you can’t beat the apartment feeling with the convenience of campus. Management is a bit dysfunctional though, and it takes longer to re- spond to student problems than it should.” — Dan Smolsky, junior

“Suites get dishwashers and the other rooms [singles] don’t, I have to do my dishes by hand and I’m sad. I like being on campus, all my class- es are in Rockwell so I can get up like 10 minutes before class and still make it.” — Caleb McConnell, junior

“I live in one of the bigger studio apartments in Brottier and I find it to be the perfect size for my roommate and I. However we’ve had several water problems within our apartment that maintenance was particu- larly slow with handling each time. Also, whenever it’s windy outside (which it often is in Pittsburgh) the building infrastructure is so old that it creaks loud enough for it to wake me up and for the person I Face- Time to hear it.” — Victoria Wilson, junior