August 17, 2017 Volume 97 Number 1 THE DUQUESNE DUKE www.duqsm.com PROUDLY SERVING OUR CAMPUS SINCE 1925 Ice cream, you scream for Orientation Class of 2021 sets records

Raymond Arke news editor

Another year, another record- setting group of students. This year’s incoming freshman class is expected to be among Duquesne’s largest classes ever, according to the most recent estimates from the university’s Enrollment Man- agement Group (EMG). As of August 15, the Class of 2021 totals 1,569 students, beat- ing previously large years of 1,556 in 2016 and 1,547 in 2013 to possibly make it the largest in Duquesne history, according to the enrollment office. However, the statistics are still subject to change. “Final enrollment figures are still pending; information is based on preliminary enrollment statistics available in mid-Au- Kailey Love/Photo Editor gust,” Kelley Maloney, the direc- Freshmen gather in front of St. Martin’s Hall during the annual Orientation Week ice cream social. According to the most recent estimates, this freshman class is the largest tor of Marketing and Communi- in the history of Duquesne and among the most diverse. The Class of 2021 totals 1,569 students from 25 states outside Pennsylvania, two U.S. territories and 10 countries. cation for EMG, said. Paul-James Cukanna, Vice President for Enrollment Man- agement, said he is happy with Generett named new VP for Community Engagement the newest batch of students. “We are quite pleased with this Zach Landau local governments, and civic or- incoming freshman class. They a&e editor ganizations, strengthening the are an academically talented and University’s partnerships with diverse group of students who its neighbors.” Over the summer, Duquesne will be a great addition to the In an interview with The Duke, welcomed a new face to a brand University community,” Cukan- Gormley emphasized the impor- new position. na said in a statement. tance of these relationships and On July 31, President Ken Not only is this freshman class Generett’s ability to reach out to Gormley announced the appoint- possibly the largest, but it is also surrounding communities. ment of William Generett to the among the most diverse. An es- Generett further explained that position of vice president for timated 16 percent of students he will work out of a new depart- community engagement. identified as some sort of mi- ment and that he will “be report- In an interview with The Duke, nority on their application. This ing directly to the president.” Generett described part of the is slightly down from previous Gormley said that Generett role of the position as featuring years. The Class of 2020 con- will work closely with the Direc- the work the university has done tains 18 percent minorities, and tor of the Center for Community- in the Pittsburgh region. the Class of 2019 has 17.1 percent Engaged Teaching and Research “Too often, people don’t minority students. Photo courtesy of The Inspire Speakers Series website (CETR) to develop not only a know all of the great things that The diversity of the class also name for the department but Duquesne is doing in the com- William Generett, seen here, was recently named the new vice president for com- extends to the places students also its internal structure. munity,” Generett said. “And so munity engagement. The role will further connect DU to different nearby localities. call home, with some coming The current CETR director is part of this role is going to be from all across the country and In a job description given to the vice president will be to, “fa- only an interim, and Gormley is making sure that a lot of the ex- world. This is the largest group The Duke by the Office of the cilitate and develop relationships ternal stakeholders understand President, part of the duties of with community organizations, what Duquesne does.” see GENERETT — page 2 see CLASS — page 2 opinions features sports a & e Follow us on... After Doing the DU Soft MBB Gaming and Charlottesville Must-Do’s Slate Advocacy How games How Trump is What all students, Understanding are being enabling white freshmen or not, Dambrot must opened for everyone... nationalists... should do... start somewhere...

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Duquesne recognized GENERETT — from page 1 Quit, in top college guides Over the summer, Duquesne was seeking to fill the position soon. Councils once again featured in a top college Generett is set to begin Sep- ranking journal and a list for best tember 1. colleges for your money. Prior to his appointment, Ge- The Princeton Review included Dissolved nerett was the president and Duquesne in their annual The Best CEO of Urban Innovation21, a 382 Colleges guide, which was AP - With corporate chieftains flee- nonprofit that was co-founded composed of a national survey of ing, President Donald Trump abrupt- in 2007 by Duquesne alongside 137,000 students at 383 colleges ly abolished their White House busi- the Hill House Economic Devel- and universities across the county. ness councils on Wednesday — the opment Corporation and UPMC The students were to rate their latest fallout from his combative com- Health Plan. schools based off several criteria. Duke Archive Photo ments on racially charged violence in Generett, who headed the The guide’s description of A photo of the Uptown neighborhood surronding DU’s campus. As VP for Com- Charlottesville, Virginia. group since its inception, ex- munity Engagement, Generett will work with partners in Uptown and elsewhere. Duquesne notes that the students In a face-saving effort, he tweeted plained that its work focused on described themselves as “thought- from Trump Tower in New York: fostering the region’s economy ful, dedicated to success, morally “Rather than putting pressure on the by helping tech companies to sion of service and its commit- area are not displaced because of and spiritually driven, diverse and businesspeople of the Manufacturing grow and connect disparate com- ment to the city of Pittsburgh, this development. not only interested in serving the Council & Strategy & Policy Forum, I munities in order to make sure Western Pennsylvania and the This sentiment echoes Urban community within the Pittsburgh am ending both. Thank you all!” they are a part of these expand- surrounding region.” Innovation21’s mission to see region, but strive to make a differ- A growing number of business ing industries. In the same release, Gormley that any economic development ence in areas around the globe.” leaders have been resigning from the “I grew up [in Pittsburgh],” touted Generett’s, “expertise, in the region does not displace The university was also named advisory panels, openly expressing Generett said. “I remember when community connections and those who live here. by The Princeton Review to their their displeasure with Trump’s com- steel mills and manufacturing passion for improving our re- When asked to clarify, Generett list of 2018 Best Colleges: Region ments, including his insistence that were our main economic driv- gion” as qualities that will help said that part of Urban Innova- by Region for the Northeast. “both sides” were to blame for week- ers, and I saw the decline of steel Duquesne realize its “vision for tion21’s and the university’s plan is Duquesne also was featured in end violence that left one woman and manufacturing and the cor- expanding and enhancing the to work to allow all residents to ben- the guide’s list of green colleges dead and led to a helicopter crash that responding job loss. But I’ve also University’s community engage- efit from the city’s economic boom and received the highest fire safety killed two state troopers. seen the rebirth of our economy, ment efforts.” and, “definitely [make] sure that ranking possible, a 99 out of 99. On Wednesday, Denise Morrison, and that’s really exciting… We Gormley stressed in the interview residents are included in a posi- Additionally, Money Magazine chief executive of Campbell Soup, just have to make sure that we that the Uptown and surrounding tive way in our region’s economic ranked Duquesne as 365 out of 711 declared she was leaving Trump’s are pulling as many people up as area are of particular interest to the transformation,” he said. colleges on their annual Best Col- manufacturing council, saying, “The possible.” city of Pittsburgh and Mayor Bill Generett said he is “excited” to leges for Your Money list. president should have been — and still According to a press release on Peduto for development. work more closely with the Duquesne The magazine ranked Duquesne needs to be — unambiguous” in de- the University’s website, “Gener- He expressed his desire to al- community and to “help enhance based on factors in three categories: nouncing the white supremacists who ett ... will provide leadership in low Duquesne to have a role in what is already what I think is a won- quality of education, affordability organized the Charlottesville rally. support of the University’s mis- making sure residents in this derful experience.” and alumni success CEOs began tendering their res- ignations from White House coun- cils after Trump’s first comments on DU welcomes largest class ever Saturday after the violence. The first to step down, Kenneth Frazier of JOIN THE DUKE! Merck, drew a Twitter tongue-lashing CLASS — from page 1 from the president. Then, barely 24 hours before disbanding the councils, Writing for The Duke is a Trump called those who were leaving great way to get involved with of freshman to come from outside “grandstanders” and insisted many everything going down on Pennsylvania, with 32 percent others were eager to take their places. campus. Whether you like to representing 26 other states, and A few fellow Republican leaders are write, draw, take photos, play including the territories of Puerto going after Trump, too. video games, listen to music or Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Gra- are just looking for a new way This is larger than the last two ham said Wednesday the president to make friends, The Duke is a years’ classes, which consisted of “took a step backward by again sug- great place to start! 31 and 28.4 percent out of state gesting there is moral equivalency” Being on the staff of The students respectively, accord- between the marching white suprem- Duke looks great on a resume, ing to previous reporting by The acists and the people who had been no matter what your major Duke. demonstrating against them. is, and it involves a lot of So far, the enrollment office Former GOP presidential candi- free pizza. estimated that over 10 countries date Mitt Romney tweeted a similar If you’re interested, email will be represented in the new slap shortly after the president’s ex- Editor-in-Chief Leah Devorak class from places such as Brazil, plosive press conference on Tuesday: at [email protected] or China, Canada and many oth- “No, not the same. One side is racist, stop by our newsroom located ers. The number of nations rep- bigoted, Nazi. The other opposes rac- in the basement of College Hall resented is expected to grow as ism and bigotry. Morally different (Room 113). more international students ar- universes.” Kailey Love/ Photo Editor rive, Maloney said. After his latest tweets, Trump left The Class of 2021 began moving in to Duquesne on August 15. The move-in for Additionally, a large majority New York for his New Jersey golf club, the university’s biggest class snarled traffic on campus and around downtown of the Class of 2021 had been set EmailTips Pittsburgh throughout the day. The freshmen orientation week runs until August where he was scheduled to remain. out on coming to Duquesne. Ninety- 20. The rest of the students move in that weekend, and classes begin on Monday. of public view for the rest of the day. We want your input! four percent of freshmen listed Duquesne as either their first or The mean score, having been con- has also increased from previous For Rent The Duke’s news section second school choice. The rea- verted to fit the redesigned test, years. The enrollment office re- would love to hear from you sons they picked Duquesne var- was a 1206 out of 1600. ported that 24 percent of fresh- LUXURY 2,3,4 BRS AVAIL about stories that you want to ied, with the primary ones being Along with the high test scores, men had a family member who NOW see in print. Know a talented its urban location, programs of this class was among the most se- graduated from the university. professor or accomplished stu- study, distance from home, ‘the lective. The acceptance rate for fall This is up from 22 percent last 2BR 1511 BINGHAM $1045 dent? 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If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, the viewpoint not hisI equals. Trump’s passivity enables white supremacists J.K. Rowling On Saturday, a rally by the an “egregious display of ha- Nazi site The Daily Stormer, alt-right by saying they were name of “Unite the Right” tred, bigotry and violence on said on the site, “He didn’t at- “innocently protesting very You just read Now tweet was held by hundreds of white many sides.” tack us. (He) implied that there quietly the taking down of the our thoughts. us yours. nationalists and neo-Nazis in To put the blame on any was hate ... on both sides. So statue of Robert E. Lee,” which Charlottesville, Virginia. By side other than these alt-right, he implied the antifa are haters. makes sense if your definition @TheDuquesneDuke that evening, one protester and torch-wielding extremists is There was virtually no counter- of “innocent protesting” is two police officers had died, dangerous and absurd. signaling of us all.” delivering Nazi salutes and and 20 others were bad- There’s a reason After outrage from the pub- shouting Nazi slogans. ly injured after a car these hundreds of lic – meaning anyone with While not all of Trump’s editorial driven by a white white nation- compassion and a brain – for supporters are white national- supremacist delib- alists are no his silence, Trump finally mus- ists or alt-righters, those who policy erately ran into a longer hiding tered up a bleak statement con- did vote for him need to take crowd of coun- behind com- demning the hate groups: a hard look at how clearly this The Duquesne Duke is the student- written, student-managed newspaper ter-protesters. puter screens “Racism is evil. And those hate has grown and become of Duquesne University. It is published I can honestly or white who cause violence in its more visible since he took of- every Thursday during the academic year except during semester breaks and say that in my hoods. It’s name are criminals and thugs, fice. That is something no one holidays, and prior to final exams. The lifetime, I never because they including KKK, Neo-Nazis, can deny. Staff Editorial is based upon the opin- ions of the editors of The Duke and does thought I’d have feel protected White Supremacists, and oth- The tragedy in Charlottes- not necessarily reflect the views of the to see something under Trump’s er hate groups are repugnant ville is a harsh reality check students, faculty, administration, stu- like this occur. regime. He has to everything we hold dear as for us all. Trump’s pathetic ex- dent government or the University pub- lications board. Op-ed columns do not But the reality is created an en- Americans.” cuse for a passionate statement reflect the opinions of The Duke, but that it’s 2017, and vironment where To be honest, the statement against racism was completely rather are the sole opinions of the col- umnists themselves. we still have to stand these people no lon- was two days too late, and his futile. We deserve better, but up against white ger feel the need to previous silence had already inspiration and hope is some- Letters policy nationalists and Shivani Gosai hide their beliefs given the alt-right groups a thing we will seldom receive Letters to the editor must be typed, opinions editor double-spaced and include the writ- their racist ideals. but instead believe rhetorical victory. Trump can’t from someone with such heart- er’s name, school/department and In the midst of all it’s their right to bring himself to condemn mur- less character. phone number for verification. Letters should be no longer than 300 words the chaos, we as a country need spew hatred. der or use the words “domestic This terrorist attack was and should be delivered to The Duke leaders we can look up to. We What other side was there to terrorism” because doing so not at the hands of Muslims, office at 113 College Hall or e-mailed need people who can show us blame? The side that was fight- would scare away his support- the one group Trump con- to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Tuesday. The editors reserve the right that they are willing to fight ing for the protection of people ers – the exact ones who com- stantly berates at any chance, to edit any and all submitted copies. against bigotry and hate along- of all colors and orientations? mitted it. but instead was committed by All letters must be verified before being published. side us. Or the side that was chanting Whatever condemnation a group right under his nose. The fact is, President Don- the Nazi phrase “blood and Trump had given to the hate This hate has always existed in Corrections/clarifications Readers should report any story or ald Trump took two days to soil” while carrying Nazi para- groups is utterly useless and America; it has just been wait- photo error to The Duke. All legitimate condemn the blatant racism. phernalia? hollow, as he has walked back ing for the right opportunity to errors will be corrected in print the fol- lowing edition. He was given what was prob- White nationalists them- on it by, once again, putting the emerge. ably the easiest opportunity to selves took Trump’s silence as blame on the Nazi-protesters Shivani Gosai is a senior journalism Contact denounce white supremacists, a form of encouragement. An- during a press conference on major and can be reached at gosais@ email [email protected] only to describe the matter as drew Anglin, the creator of the Tuesday. Trump defended the duq.edu. 4 FEATURES Duquesne musts: Campus’ best ways to get involved

Leah Devorak Not only are they free for students to at- editor-in-chief tend, but they can also be extremely fun, exciting ways to both hang out with your friends and support Duquesne – no matter tarting college is a daunting task. what the score ends up being. Some sports Moving into a dorm and leaving your currently in season are football, soccer family behind is bad enough, but it and volleyball, and game schedules can be S found on the Duquesne Athletics website, only gets tougher from there. With loaded goduquesne.com. schedules, difficult classes and so much reading and studying, it’s hard to even find Red Masquers Plays time to breathe. OK, so that’s a huge exaggeration. For those interested in the arts, seeing Lucky for you, freshman year is by far the productions put on by the Red Masquers is a easiest one in college, and you’re going to have a lot of time to do whatever it is must. This campus theater organization per- your little heart desires. But it’s tough for forms multiple shows every semester in the a freshman to know just what there is to Genesius Theater, and with tickets offered at do on campus, so The Duke has put to- only $5 for students at the gate, it’s the perfect gether a list of some of the best things place to see some classic performances with- Duquesne has to offer in order to help out having to travel far or break the bank. you occupy your time. Duquesne EXPO NiteSpot The Duquesne EXPO is by far the biggest event on campus for getting involved. Host- From popular movies to ice cream par- Kailey Love/Photo Editor ed on Academic Walk at the beginning of ties to special events hosted by campus A group of students mingles outside during orientation. Various events and clubs on campus offer clubs, the NiteSpot offers probably the every September, this day-long tabling ex- similar oppertunities for students to make friends and pass the time throughout the year. widest array of activities on campus to travaganza lets students of any year find in- keep you occupied during the year. Week- formation about almost every club available for years to come. What’s great about Pittsburgh ly emails inform students of everything on campus. This is the main way that stu- Duquesne is that there are hundreds of that will be going on in this Student Union dents end up getting involved at Duquesne, clubs for almost every taste out there. Are Last but certainly not least, don’t forget nighttime hangout, so keep your eyes and it’s perfect for incoming freshmen who you a self-proclaimed environmentalist? to explore the beautiful city that you’re peeled for them. may not be familiar with everything the Then go check out Evergreen. Do you have now living in. The Strip District on the school has to offer. a love and passion for writing? Try signing other side of Downtown is a great area for Sports up for the :Lexicon or The Duke. Do your groceries, whereas Oakland and the South Clubs hobbies involve something else? Then hit Side are the perfect spots for cute cafes, It’s no secret that Duquesne doesn’t have up CampusLink, a website for Duquesne’s restaurants, boutiques and other stores. the same explosive games as larger univer- As mentioned above, campus clubs clubs that can be accessed through DORI, The city also has dozens of museums and sities, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth and organizations are a huge way to keep and find every other organization avail- theaters in various locations, all only a going to the sporting events on campus. yourself occupied during the year – and able on campus. short walk or bus ride from campus. Farmers markets show perks of sustainability, local business

Anna Walnoha how they got there and started out. Julie Fritz-Doyle from Beatnik staff writer A local dairy vendor from Sweet Eats has her own cute pink Family Farms Creamers says food truck that pumps out delec- that they help local dairy farm- table treats. Summers before, she f you live in or around the Pitts- ers sell their produce at farmer’s would usually set up a table and burgh area and find yourself in markets and other local areas. tent at the market, but after getting Ineed of something to do, you’ll They sell for six to eight differ- her leg amputated 16 months ago, find that there is no shortage of ac- ent farmers. They go to seven she said getting the truck this year tivities to fill the time. Pittsburgh markets a week, and summer is was a big help. is a lively city with exciting attrac- their main source of income for The truck has helped her bring tions for every age, but sometimes the year. They go to two winter in more income, as well. She does it’s nice to just have a laid back day markets, but they mostly rely on summer through October at farm- with yourself or family. Besides, if their summer crowd as a primary er’s markets, then after October, you’re trying to watch you’re spend- source of income. she starts to go to food truck stops. ing, it’s hard to find free events – or Holly Herbold, from Her Bold “You can make a living doing this at the very least, events that aren’t Farm, is one of eight generations if you do so many markets a day,” quite so expensive. that has worked at her farm. Her said Fritz-Doyle. “And I just have One thing that every person son, who was at the market with to drive up to them.” can enjoy is a farmers market. her and her husband, is the eighth Not only is her spirit admirable, During the summer and early generation. but her chocolate chip cookies are autumn, farmers markets have She said that she and her hus- to die for. They’re thick, with choc- something for everyone to enjoy. Anna Walnoha/Staff Writer band are the main ones that work olate chunks all the way through, You may think that they are just Fritz-Doyle poses in her sweet-filled truck at the Mt. Lebanon Farmers Market. at their family farm. They have five and they were only $2. All of a place where you buy fruits and employees and a few interns that her other baked goods are just vegetables, but they also offer so like in your house, they can keep sweet treats for everyone to en- are staying at the farm to help out as reasonably priced, as well, in much more. an eye out for the different vendors joy. Unhealthy eating can be fun, with the duties that come with run- case you’d like to try any of her When you go to a market, es- and what they are selling while too, after all. ning it. She sells all organic pro- other treats. pecially if it’s local, it gives you a showing them produce that they One great market is the Mt. Leb- duce and flowers during the sum- Overall, there were so many chance to see your city or town from might know. It makes them more anon Farmers Market. Running mer, and fresh eggs all year round. things to look at in one packed, lit- a fresh, organic point of view. If you conscientious of local produce and every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. Just like the dairy vendor, summer tle parking lot, that you could come bring your family, and if you have more aware of the fact that food to 7:00 p.m., it is small but busy, is the family’s main source of in- back every week to try something kids, you can show them a healthy comes from other places than just with 15 different vendors selling come, as well. new. So if you have time before the way of shopping and eating. a grocery store. Most of all, it can everything from flowers to pro- Going to farmers markets is a days start to get cold and short, take You can make a day out of it, and show them that eating healthy duce to fudge. good way to shop for healthy, farm- a few dollars and head to this – or it won’t break the bank. can be fun. Each vendor you come across is to-table produce, but while walking any – farmers market. Not only will If you give your kids a shopping And at the end of the trip, you not only selling their product, but around, you might want a sweet you be having fun, but you’ll also be list of different foods you would can probably find a vendor selling they each have their own story of treat to munch on. supporting local business. sportS 5 Understanding Duquesne MBB’s weak non-conference slate Adam Lindner and returning forward Kellon Taylor splits roster that returns six scholarship players sports editor time between the school’s football and bas- and only 47.7 percent of its scoring. ketball teams. Having the opportunity to develop tal- Duquesne’s last win versus an AP-ranked Though the Atlantic 10 is not projected ent and inaugurate a fresh, new mindset is team came on Feb. 27, 2014, at no. 10 Saint to be as strong as it’s been in years prior, imperative in Dambrot’s first year with the Louis, yet the Dukes will almost positively the Dukes will still face quality competition Dukes, and a lighter non-conference sched- not dethrone a top-25