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DEAN SPEAKS ON STUDENT DEATH AT SGB Madeline Gavatorta Staff Writer While it’s common at Student Government Board meetings to hear from students, Associate Dean of Students Steve Anderson took the opportunity to address the recent death of Pitt junior Alina Sheykhet at Tuesday night’s meeting. “I just wanted to obviously take a short minute here to acknowledge what happened this weekend, the tragic passing of Alina,” Anderson said. “If you see something, say something. Speak up. Don’t hesitate to reach out.” SGB did not make a statement at the meeting after consulting with the dean prior to the start of Tuesday’s meeting. “I just didn’t feel comfortable with an ongoing investigation to kind of bring it up,” SGB President Max Kneis said in an interview after the meeting. “[Anderson] and I agreed that he would be the best person in the room to speak upon it.” The board also announced an initiative where they will give students a slice of pizza if they call lawmakers to pressure them to pass a state budget and approve Pitt’s state funding. SGB President Max Kneis said Pitt was promised $150 million by the state government back in June. But the Pennsylvania House has yet to pass a revenue package, which the government must pass before funding Pitt. Kneis said a phone banking event will be held this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the WilSee SGB on page 3

Heather Marlowe performs an autobiographical, one-woman play about the story of her sexual assault at Frick Fine Arts auditorium for Pitt’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Isabelle Glatts STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

ex-boyfriend charged with homicide, still missing John Hamilton Managing Editor The attorney representing Matthew Darby — a 21-year-old for whom the police have charged with homicide in connection to the death of a Pitt student — called for his client to turn himself in during a press conference Tuesday. David Shrager spoke to his client through members of the media gathered in his office, reading a statement from Darby’s parents telling their son to cooperate with the

police. Shrager said Darby doesn’t have the resources or education to evade law enforcement and asked him to turn himself in “before something bad happens.” “Please turn yourself in before this escalates,” Shrager said. “Your family is behind you and will help you.” Darby’s ex-girlfriend, Pitt junior Alina Sheykhet, was found dead in what authorities called a homicide. Police charged Darby Tuesday with homicide, burglary, flight to avoid apprehension, and possession of instruments of crime and theft, according to

Allegheny County court records. Sheykhet had a protection from abuse order against Darby, filed after he was charged with breaking into her apartment Sept. 21. Shrager said there is an arrest warrant out for Darby for violating that restraining order. Shrager said neither he nor Darby’s parents know his whereabouts or what condition he is in. Shrager read a statement from Darby’s parents to open the 12-minute press conference. See Press Conference on page 3

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STUDENTS COPE WITH “invisible” ILLNESSES

Amanda Finney

had something to contribute to my education, and that I was this outcast that Most people wouldn’t say couldn’t participate in what walking with a cane is glameveryone else was particiorous. But to Pitt grad student pating in, because I would Jessica Benham, “it’s a fashion be kicked out of class.” statement.” Benham said people Sporting her bedazzled cane with different needs are — black with sparkly rhinenot extra or “special,” and stones — Benham shows she is everyone should be supnot ashamed of her connective ported in school. tissue disorder. But she is quick “Everyone has support to point out that not all disabilneeds when they learn, and ities are treated equally. the University should be “When I’m using a cane, invested in supporting all people are quick to offer me a of its students, ” Benham seat at the front of the bus, or said. they apologize if there isn’t a For those with disabiliramp to where I need to go,” ties, Pitt’s Disability ReBenham said. “When it comes sources and Services has to anxiety and autism, people numerous accommodatend to be less understanding. tions available to students They don’t realize that offering — including extended time the support I need because of on exams, text-to-speech those experiences is similar to Jessica Benham has multiple disabilities — autism, panic disorder and a connective tissue disorder. software, a Disability ShutBethany Krupicka STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER providing a ramp.” tle and single rooms in resiLiving with illness and disfeeling perfectly fi ne on the inside, ” Cooksey said. dence halls. ability can be especially chalCooksey also faces another kind of misunderstanding Benham said her department at Pitt is supportive and lenging when it is “invisible.” And because illnesses are not with his type 1 diabetes, which is not a preventable condiunderstanding, but Cooksey said many other people are not. always perceived by onlookers, they are often undermined tion and is commonly diagnosed in childhood. “I have encountered people who have been cruel to me and misunderstood. “When people fi nd out I have type 1 diabetes, one of the even aft er I have tried to explain both of my conditions to Benham, a doctoral student and graduate teaching felmost negative reactions I get is ‘oh, you must have ate too them, ” Cooksey said. low at Pitt, and an organizer at the Pittsburgh Center for Fostering an inclusive environment, Cooksey said, helps Autistic Advocacy, has multiple disabilities — autism, panic much sugar when you were younger,’” Cooksey said, referring to a common misconception of the disease. people with “invisible” disabilities feel more comfortable disorder and a connective tissue disorder. Benham said she But misunderstandings can cause more than temporary and be better understood. sometimes experiences a disconnect with others in daily infrustration — they can have long-lasting consequences on “I think it is unreasonable to expect someone with a disteractions because of her disabilities. those aff ected. ability — invisible or not — to always be comfortable or “As an autistic person, I don’t tend to make eye contact in Isaiah Noreiga — a Point Park University doctoral psywilling to educate others when they are often already strugthe ways people expect, so sometimes people think I’m bechology student studying clinical community psychology gling as is, ” Cooksey said. ing disrespectful or not listening, when I am actually paying and a steering committee member of PCAA — also has firstWhen constantly faced with misunderstanding, Benham attention,” Benham said. hand experience with “invisible” illnesses. Noriega — who said it is important to remember self-worth. Brett Cooksey — a Pitt graduate student in the master has bipolar disorder and depression — said growing up, he “How I negotiate that [misunderstanding] in a world of social work program — said he sometimes faces a similar was perceived as a problem child and said this perception that’s not always friendly to me is to remember that the reacdisconnect even with people who know he has autism. had a signifi cant impact on his relationship to education. tions of the people to me do not define my value — that my “They do not see me at home spinning in circles or re“Looking back, it traumatized me in the way that I didn’t value is in that I’m human, just like everybody else,” Benham peating phrases over and over, and I feel like because they do appreciate education, ” Noriega said. “I didn’t think that I said. not see me as visibly disabled they will just assume that I am Staff Writer

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Press Conference, pg. 1 SGB, pg. 1 “Matthew, son, we have always handled things as family,” Shrager read from the statement. “We are pleading with you to contact your attorney.” Darby’s parents’ statement also expressed condolences to Sheykhet’s family. Shrager said Darby’s parents have not been contacted by police but are willing to cooperate. Shrager offered few details on the case that lead to the restraining order or another case involving rape charges. By the time Shrager held the press conference his client had not yet been charged in the homicide. “I need facts like everybody else,” Shrager said. “I haven’t been given facts.” The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports police said Darby may be driving a black Chevrolet Cruze with Pennsylvania license plate HBT1677. Police said he is potentially armed and dangerous, according to the PostGazette. Shrager pleaded with his client to turn himself over to his attorney before he is captured by law enforcement. “If he is apprehended by the police we never know how things can go,” he said. “We’ve all seen these things turn bad.”

liam Pitt Union to pressure lawmakers. Three landline phones will be set up for students to call their representatives and encourage them to approve the state budget. Kneis said students will be given a script, and calls should take about 30 seconds each. Participants will receive one slice of pizza for each call they make. “Our goal is to generate a significant volume of calls and make sure students voices are heard,” Kneis said. Continuing SGB’s pressure on lawmakers, Executive Vice President Zuri Kent-Smith announced a new project he is overseeing, which intends to show support for recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals — an Obama-era executive order that allows young immigrants brought to the country illegally by their parents to stay in the country and receive an education. President Donald Trump said he plans to rescind the order. Kent-Smith’s project will involve sending student-signed letters in support of DACA recipients to politicians. Kent-Smith is unsure when or where this “DACA drive” will take place, but it should be decided in the next few weeks. When the event is established, students should be able to walk up to a table and sign pre-written letters asking that DACA not be rescinded. These letters will

then be delivered to the students’ respective state representatives with help from the Office of Community and Governmental relations. “I think it’s important not to punish [DACA recipients] for setting up a life in a country that they were brought to,” Kent-Smith said. “They had no say whether they were going to come or not.” SGB also announced that its partnership with Pitt’s Rainbow Alliance for a fundraiser to counteract the Westboro protests Friday — which aimed to raise $20 for each minute the WBC protesters spent on Pitt’s campus — raised twice its initial goal of $600. The $1,200 will go to Proud Haven to support homeless LGBTQ+ youth. “We want to thank everyone who donated and gave messages of support,” Kneis said. “We’re proud Pitt responded in such a positive and impactful way.” Board Member Maddie Guido also announced that the Panther Program of the Month — an adaptation of Panther of the Month highlighting a Pitt organization’s event or activity — had decided its prize will be a $50 credit to Sodexo and advertising through the Student Affairs office. Board Members Ami Fall and Alex Spenceley were absent this meeting since they were attending “The Haze” — a one-woman play about sexual violence by playwright Heather Marlowe. The event was sponsored by SGB,

Title IX and the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Education as part of Mental Health Awareness month. SGB will not meet Oct. 24 because the board will be in Washington, D.C., for the American College of Cardiology Advocacy Days. Allocations: Mock Trial Organization requested $1,743.59 for competition expenses. The board approved in full. University of Pittsburgh Television requested $2,765.88 for a conference request. The board approved $1,996.44 and denied $769.44. Panther Team Handball Club requested $1,016.12 for competition expenses. The board approved $966.12 and denied $50. National Society of Leadership and Success requested $476.63 for a conference request. The board approved in full. The Songburghs requested $250 for competition expenses. The board approved in full. Hindu Student Council requested $6,136 for a program expense. The board approved in full. Pitt Racquetball Club requested $800 for a competition request. The board approved in full. Project Potter requested $145 for general travel. The board approved in full.

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Trump’s contradictory contraceptive rollback Touting the decision as a defense of religious liberty, President Donald Trump rolled back an Obama-era federal mandate Friday that required employers to provide contraception in their health care coverage. The decision might appease his voting base, but it is both a morally and constitutionally repugnant threat to the more than 55 million American women who could lose affordable access to contraception — and if that happens, their ways of life could be changed forever. Defenders of the decision, like Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., explained why many Conservatives view it as a victory. “This is a landmark day for religious liberty,” he said in an Oct. 6 statement. “Under the Obama administration, this constitutional right was seriously eroded.” But overturning the federal contraceptive mandate as a defense of religious liberty is hypocritical and fails to recognize the nuanced reasons why women nationwide seek contraception. In addition to requiring that the government not prevent the free exercise of religion, the First Amendment also prohibits the government from making laws that respect any religious establishment. The broad argument is a constitutional one — that the decision to end the federal contraceptive coverage mandate far too clearly respects pro-life religions, namely Chris-

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tianity. Beside the obvious constitutional arguments, the move seems to assume that women always use contraceptives for contraception — but this couldn’t be further from the truth. A study from the Guttmacher Institute in 2014 found 14 percent of women in America take birth control for purely noncontraceptive purposes and 48 percent of women take it only for contraceptive purposes. Including the more than 700,000 women who have never had sex but still take birth control, a majority of women take the pill to treat polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, migraines and acne, among other medical uses. Overturning the contraceptive coverage mandate on the basis of religious liberty is then an argument favoring Christianity in the guise of religious freedom. Consider any one of the more than 700,000 women who is abstinent and takes birth control to regulate her PCOS or debilitating migraines — now, her employer’s religious belief could lead her to pay up to $600 per year for this basic care. But in the end, contraception shouldn’t demand abstinence. Women should have the utmost right to decide what to do with their bodies and it should not be an issue of politics to say who is worthy of coverage — the latest effort to change that, however, goes beyond the immoral to the truly unconstitutional.

Ana Altchek For The Pitt News Several years ago, my next door neighbor was diagnosed with stage four cancer — within six months she tragically

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passed away. p y expeNot only was this an agonizing exp rience for her, but it was painful for h her devoted husband, children and grandchilgrandch dren. While she was too sick to consid consider any options, there are hundreds of tho thousands of people who are faced with enough enou time and stability for unapproved drugs dru and medical tools to become a viable opo tion. The “Right to Try” bill — versions of which are currently enacted in 37 sta states — allows terminally ill patients to do just j that. While in most cases the experimental experimen treatments are ineffective in reversing diseases, it gives hope to the patients and their families famil and allows for the next person pers diagnosed with that illnes illness a better chance at a cure. State Rep. Robert Go Godshall, R-Pa., introduc introduced the bill in Pennsylvania’s Pennsylvan legislature. When diagdi nosed with a seemingly seemin incurable form of bone bo marrow cancer, he hoped hop that through “Right to Try” he would be able a to access an expe experimental treatment of an called unapproved drug cal Revlimid that still remains rema unavailable in Pennsylvan Pennsylvania. prognoHis progn prompted sis prompt him to eengage in a nationwide nationwi trend of reprerep sentatives See Altchek on page 5

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implications yet a wildly different outcome. Once a staunch pro-life politician, Murphy’s career was destroyed when his mistress alleged he encouraged her to seek an abortion during a pregnancy scare. Suddenly, when his political slant and his personal agenda were in conflict, he morally abandoned constituents that voted for him for his stance against abortion. Murphy may not have legislated in his own best interest — if he had, he wouldn’t have faced this moral dilemma. But that shouldn’t matter — Murphy still acted in his best interest. When he encouraged his mistress to seek an abortion, he affirmed the pro-choice platform and revealed how he truly feels about the issue. Godshall and Murphy are not the only politicians to be motivated by self-interest, and self-interest doesn’t always benefit constituents — these two simply reveal a much larger pattern within this nation. Godshall’s situation is overlooked because it is seen as a positive step forward for the state, but it displays the same personal agenda in policymaking. The “Right to Try”’ law offers a new sense of hope to the individuals and families of those who are suffering from ill-

ness, although it definitely raises questions about the government’s motives in enacting it. I think back to my neighbor who passed because of her illness, and wonder how her family would have felt if her life potential was hindered by a law that prevented her from trying drugs which could have helped her. I wonder how they would have felt if a few years later, the law was changed simply because someone wealthier and more powerful became ill and decided to act in their own self-interest.

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advancing legislation for personal gain rather than constituent interest. From a political standpoint, this legislation is a major step forward for the state of Pennsylvania — which leans conservative — especially since it was proposed by a Republican lawmaker. The bill seems to deceive the public into believing that the state of Pennsylvania is moving toward progressivism. With an overwhelmingly successful vote of 49-0, this bill could have been initiated at any time, and passed easily. However, it seemed to only recently come to the table of discussion because of the direct effect it had on a particular legislative member. The reality is that Pennsylvania is not changing its angle on the political spectrum — it is simply passing a bill which concerns the personal benefit of a representative. “You shouldn’t have to be in the legislature to try and save your life,” Godshall said in an interview with Fox News in April. “There are people out there terminal everyday. They should have a chance, if

there is something they can find.” Before Godshall was diagnosed with a terminal illness, he did not push to pass any version of the “Right to Try” bill in his last 37 years in office, despite the thousands of ill patients in Pennsylvania. Yet after his diagnosis, this became his priority. This raises a question about how many injustices politicians may have power to change but, because they involve no personal motive, remain unsolved. This is not exclusive to terminal illnesses — it includes issues such as poverty, lack of access to healthcare and inequality in education. Sociologist Martin Gilens conducted a study on theories of American elites, interest groups and average citizens. In an article in the political journal Perspectives on Politics, he recounts years of research and concludes that there was practically zero correlation to the average citizens’ policy preferences and what was actually passed throughout the country. “Not only do ordinary citizens not have uniquely substantial power over policy decisions, they have little or no independent influence on policy at all,” Gilens said. Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa., was in the news last week for a scandal with similar

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men’s soccer Alex PITT EDGES Kessman named ACC OUT PSU IN specialist of OVERTIME, 3-2 the week Trent Leonard

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Jordan Mondell Assistant Sports Editor After setting a record-breaking field goal kick at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse last weekend, Pitt redshirt freshman placekicker Alex Kessman has been named ACC Specialist of the Week. Though the team narrowly lost to the Orange, Kessman did his part by nailing field goals at 42, 49 and 56 yards — the highest recorded field goal length at the venue to date. Kessman’s kick has also tied him for longest in Pitt program history, a record previously set by Chris Blewitt in 2015 in a game versus Georgia Tech. Additionally, Kessman served as a key player in toning down Syracuse’s offense, recording five touchbacks on six kickoffs. This season, Kessman has become progressively more reliable. He missed two relatively short kicks in the season opener but has become a dependable kicker — culminating in his standout game Saturday. He has scored 34 points overall, going 6-for-10 on field goal attempts and 16-for16 on extra points. Head coach Pat Narduzzi didn’t think Saturday’s standout performance was anything out of the usual. “He actually hasn’t gotten any better, he’s been the same guy,” Narduzzi said in a press conference Monday. “The uprights just move every once in awhile and they go through.” Kessman will be back in action this Saturday at Heinz Field, as the Panthers take on no. 24 NC State in a noon homecoming special. He and his squad are still seeking their first ACC win.

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Marcony Pimentel scored a goal in Pitt men’s soccer’s win over Penn State in overtime Tuesday night. Betty Shen STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Coming off of a tough loss against No. 16 Duke last Friday, Pitt men’s soccer was looking for a revival. In a tense matchup against in-state rival Penn State Tuesday at Ambrose Urbanic Field, they found just that. Pitt (7-6-0, 1-4 ACC) edged out Penn State (2-8-2, 0-5 Big 10) in a heart-pounding overtime thriller, 3-2. Pitt controlled the game on offense, but PSU held their ground and capitalized on the few opportunities they had to score, sending the game into overtime. Entering the contest, the teams had faced off 32 times, with Penn State leading the all-time series 23-6-3. The Panthers dominated the possession battle in the first half, firing 11 shots to the Nittany Lion’s two. They also had more shots on goal, sitting at five to two over their opponent. First-year forward Colin Brezniak was responsible for six of the Panthers’ first-half shots, although none found the back of the net. But despite creating more offensive opportunities than their opponent, the Panthers managed to convert on just one of them, when Brazilian first-year midfielder Marcony Pimentel found himself all alone in the left side of the box following a deflection. He rocketed a shot that bounced off the Penn State goalkeeper’s hands and into the top of

the net, giving Pitt a 1-0 lead in the 29th minute. Penn State’s defense held firm despite the flurry of attacks from the Panther offense. Firstyear goalkeeper Josh Levine led the effort with four first-half saves. After a physical battle for the ball, a small scuffle broke out in the 34th minute. During a stoppage in play, PSU freshman Callum Pritchatt shoved senior Pitt defenseman Bryce Cregan to the ground. The referees handed the Nittany Lion a yellow card for the incident. Shortly after the foul, PSU responded — Pritchatt netted a goal minutes later to tie the game 1-1 in the 37th minute. Tensions reached a peak in the 44th minute when Pitt junior midfielder Javi Perez received an elbow to the face from the Nittany Lions’ Travis Keil. Refs gave Keil a red card, setting the Panthers with a one-man advantage throughout the remainder of the contest. For the first 30 minutes of the second half, the depleted Nittany Lion defense continued to withstand Pitt’s offensive assault. After eight shots and three more Levine saves, the Panthers took a 2-1 lead in the 75th minute when freshman forward Alexander Dexter cashed in on a cross from junior defender Tom Moxham. With a one-point lead and one-player ad-

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vantage over its opponent, Pitt appeared to be on a path to victory. But Levine continued his standout performance, saving four more shots throughout the remainder of the half. His efforts paid off, as Penn State first-year midfielder Ethan Beckford tied the game up at two apiece with one minute left in regulation. “We’ve been talking about resiliency all week,” Cregan said after the game. “We made a mistake, that happens. You just have to come together as a group.” As the game went into overtime, the Panthers and Nittany Lions exchanged unsuccessful shots, three of which came from Perez. On his fourth shot, he sent the game-winning goal into the net past Levine for his second goal of the season. Overall, Pitt finished the game majorly outshooting Penn State, 30 to six, with 13 shots on goal. Head coach Jay Vidovich was happy with the win, but was disappointed that his team let up a tying goal in the last minute of the match. “It isn’t what we wanted, but maybe it’s what this group needed,” Vidovich said. “I’m happy with the way they were able to respond.” The Panthers look to make it two straight as they take on No. 7 Notre Dame Friday evening in South Bend, Indiana.

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