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The men’s and women’s soccer teams advance to national tournament Page 6-7
Hear what the Lorian thinks about the new movie “Thank you for your Service” Page 5
Sweet taste of music at Dessert Pops November 9, 2017 — Vol. 96, Issue 7
by KAYLA THOMPSON | news editor
On Saturday, Nov. 5, the ACC ballrooms looked a little different. Mini cupcakes, cheesecakes, punch and coffee sat in the center of decorated tables. A stage was set with the jazz band waiting off to the side. Friends and family sat at their tables, sampling the different desserts that give this concert its name. At 7:30 p.m., the concert began. Students from all years had the opportunity to perform songs from a variety of genres. This has been the main fundraiser for the music program for the last 11 years, and the 12th installation was no different. There was a total of 25 songs that the choir and band performed for the audience. By the end of the show, members of the audience were even up and dancing. This provided a fun atmosphere for everyone involved, not just on the stage but those watching their performance. Emcees Courtney Moeller and Kyle Schnee kept the show running photos by JONATHAN QUINN with jokes and banter while intro- Above Left: The Chamber Choir preforms one of their songs, “Texas Girl at the Funeral of her Father”, at the Dessert Pops concert on ducing the different acts. November 5. Above Right: Senior Kendal Kuboushek performs “Praying” by Kesha. “Having a microphone in my hand, let B l o o d ’ b e c a u s e I hawkappella, Con Brio and Cham- to share with the campus commualone speaking in front could really connect ber Choir were just a few of the acts nity.” I thought this was our best year yet. All of a crowd, are two with the song,” said of the evening. “I thought this was our best year things that are definitesophomore Sam AnThe music department staff en- yet,” Dr. Glenn Pohland said about of the acts were so very well prepared and ly out of my comfort derson. “This concert joys having this concert as a break the concert. “All of the acts were the choices of music were outstanding. zone,” Moeller said. is different than oth- within their busy year. It gives stu- well prepared, and the choices of Dr. Glenn Poland ers because it is based dents a chance to showcase their music were outstanding.” “Even though I was very professor of music around the music of nervous for several days talents, even if they are not in choir The jazz band will be performing leading up to the big today with today's or band. This encourages more par- at the College Night of Jazz which event, Kyle and I had a performers taking the ticipation and could lead to more will take place at 7 Hills Brewery lot of fun with it.” or ensembles. Several performstage. Most concerts students in the music department. located in the Millwork District on This concert gives students more ers brought up guitars and played here don't feature pop music or in“We do this concert every year Wednesday, Nov. 15. The annual freedom of choice when it comes to piano to accompany their songs. dividual performers.” because we know we have ex- Mysteries of Christmas Concert their performance. They auditioned During Dessert Pops, students can This was not just students per- tremely talented students at Lor- will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5, with their pieces to be a part of the perform songs that had personal forming their own material – sev- as,” Dr. Adam Kluck said. “We at 7:30 p.m. at Nativity Catholic concert and have been perfecting meaning to them and really enjoy eral on-campus music groups got hope to showcase more students Church on Alta Vista Street. Tickthem in weeks leading up to it. Stu- their performance. to perform as well. Jazz band with who might not be in a musical ets are available for purchase for dents could perform in solos, duets, “I decided to perform ‘In the guest accompanying singers, Du- ensemble but have musical talent $5 on E-Commerce.
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Managing another victory at Nationals Sports Management program brings home 5th straight national title from academic case study competition by MATT GARRETT | for the Lorian
The team of junior Taylor Brooks and seniors Cruz Fedler, Trent Hanselman and Kate Moriarty won the Sport Marketing Association’s academic case study national championship for the fifth consecutive year on Friday, Nov. 3. The SMA social media sites will say four only because that reflects how many years The Aspire Group has been the title sponsor -- Loras also won the year before they joined. A second team of seniors Aaron Broege, Jay Campbell, Kyle Morawski, Zach Roberts and Brian Wulf also represented Loras in the finals, which included both Loras teams and Loras’ rival, Temple University. While there was not a second place award, it is safe to say both Loras teams were in the top-three. This year’s case was entitled “Driving Repeat Attendees for Collegiate Men’s Basketball.” Students were charged with creating a comprehensive marketing strategy to increase repeat attendees at the University of Massachusetts. Students were given the case on Tuesday afternoon and had to submit their PowerPoint on Wednesday afternoon. First rounds of presentations were Thursday morning with the finals happening this morning. Other teams in the field included Elon University, Endicott College, Indiana State
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The Sports Management team poses for a picture with their first place trophy. University, Kutztown University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Temple University, the University of Massachusetts, the University of Oregon and York College. Massachusetts, Temple and Oregon all have strong national reputations in sport management. Besides being Loras’ fifth consecutive SMA title, it is their sixth championship
this decade with the organization. They now have won 11 championships this decade when counting all of their tournaments. No other sport management program in the nation is close. Six seniors represent the sports management program at Loras, three of whom were rewarded by winning their first champion-
ship. The program also appreciates the support from alumni. Additionally, the program would like to say thank-you to the following: • Thank-you to the students who sacrificed their time and energy and put themselves on the line knowing full well the pressures associated with multiple consecutive championships. • Obviously, a big thank you to Anne. • Thank-you to Bill Hitchcock and Jim Naprstek who took time out of their schedules to attend and offer strong constructive criticism when the students did a practice presentation on the Fenway Classic earlier this month. • Thank you to Justin Heinzen, who let two of his players (Brooks and Moriarty) miss a few days of practice to attend – that is why D3 is so special. • Thank-you to Chris Budsiz, Jim Collins, Mike Doyle and all others who support the program through securing and administering the funds for student scholarships. These opportunities to offset the costs of the event was a huge relief to the students. • And, of course, a thank-you to those donors of the funds. The program would even write hand-written notes to them to show our appreciation. Thanks for all the support – hope no one was forgotten.
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Honors Projects series
Combating statistics for local vets Pair of Loras seniors dedicate project to give back to those who serve by AUDREY MILLER | staff writer
During their sophomore year in the honors program, seniors Lauren Stanich and Matt Sedlacek were assigned only one word for their honors project: veterans. As you can imagine, their research started with an incredibly broad scope. At first, they looked into issues on the national scale before moving towards the local level and veterans in Dubuque. Early on in their research, one statistic in particular stood out to the team. A recent study indicated that 22 veterans commit suicide each day. This was something that piqued their interest. “As we talked with members in the community at local organizations, including the Dubuque County Veterans Affairs and General Assistance Office and the Veteran’s Freedom Center (VFC), mental health and the importance of community were themes that repeatedly came up,” Stanich said. After narrowing the scope of their project to mental health, the group partnered with Jim Wagner, the founder of the VFC, and Dedra Tentis, a A recent veteran and retired professor. Together, study they began discussing ideas to address this prevalent issue in Dubuque’s veteran indicated community. that 22 Ultimately, they decided that establishveterans ing athletic programs at the VFC would be a great solution. Not only do athletics procommit vide a sense of community, but they also suicide bring about all the benefits of exercise: the each day. release of endorphins, improved blood This was circulation, improved sleep, and better health in general. This is exactly what something Dubuque’s veteran population needed. that piqued Stanich and Sedlacek are in their fitheir nal year of the project and have done a lot with their time in the program. This interest. semester, both Stanich and Sedlacek participate in yoga classes with the veterans on Tuesdays and continue to spend time outside of their weekly yoga sessions getting to know the men and women who served our country. However, both already had a pretty good understanding of the veteran experience prior to signing up for this project. “Besides having family in the military, the relationship between veterans and the community has always interested me,” Stanich said. “Regardless of political beliefs, all civilians have a responsibility in recognizing the sacrifices made by men and women who have served and doing our best to make reintegration back into society an easier process.” “My brother serves in the military,” Sedlacek said, sharing his
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personal connection to the project. “My psychology major piqued my interest in studying ways to improve the psychological and physical well-being of veterans. The project was also an amazing opportunity to interact with the community.” Moving forward, the team is planning on creating a Humansof-New-York type oral history of the veterans in our community. Their goal is to humanize the veterans and share their stories in a relatable manner. Their focus is on veterans from Vietnam in order to explore both positive and negative experiences during and after their service. The project will hopefully be completed before graduation in the spring. Sedlacek and Stanich are hoping to pass their project onto another honors group who can maintain their partnership with the VFC.
Meet the new Loras employee
What made you decide on Loras? I was looking for a place where I can really get to know the students. Also this is so close to home; it’s really the perfect job for me.
What do you love most about the subject you teach? I teach Public Relations. Every day there is something happening in the world that I can apply to my classes.
What advice do you have for students taking your class? Don’t be afraid to come talk to me. Get to know me as a person. Let me get to know you as a person. That way I can better help you as your teacher.
What is your favorite part of Dubuque? I’m still a bit of a Dubuque novice. I have been to Eagle Point Park and Mines of Spain and enjoyed those places.
Joshua Bolton SPECIALTY: Instructor of public relations
What are you most looking forward to this year?
EDUCATION: B.A., University of Wisconsin; M.A. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. In progress: Ph.D., University of Missouri.
Getting to know the students and becoming part of the Loras community.
HOMETOWN: Janesville, WI
Provide input on Dubuque’s dollars and sense by RACHEL KILBURG | staff writer
Every year, the Dubuque City Council is required by law to adopt an annual budget prepared by the City Manager and City staff. City staff is currently conducting public input sessions in the year-long budget cycle. City departments have recently submitted budget requests and capital improvement project proposals to the City Manager. The community is now invited to review issues and priorities for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan and Operating Budget. A public budget input session was held on Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building (350 W 6th St). Input may also be submitted online at http:// cityofdubuque.org/FormCenter/Budget-15/Submit-Your-Budget-Ideas-79. “We are hoping to reach a variety of age groups this year with budget engagement, and the City is willing to present on the budget and gather input from students who are interested in the City budget,” said City Budget Director Jenny Larson, encouraging students to participate in the session. Two distinct components comprise the majority of the City budget: the Operating Budget and the Capital Budget. The Operating Budget consists of personnel costs and facility operating costs. This is funded primarily through City revenue sources such as local taxes, licenses and franchise fees, service charges, and fines. The Capital Budget funds more visible community developments such as infrastructure and City facility improvements. The Capital Budget is based on the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plan, which is the City’s annually-reviewed document outlining investments in City facilities and infrastructure over the next five years. Capital Budget funding varies, but it often includes different forms of bonds and grant awards. Department administrators are responsible for presenting the City Manager with both CIP recommendations and budget requests. Each year, the City Council, City Manager, Finance Department, and the managers and/or supervisors of City departments and divisions share responsibility for adopting a CIP and operating budget. As the summer months drew to a close, the City Manager kicked off the year-long process by working closely with department managers and other staff members to review previous fiscal year accomplishments and discuss future initiatives. Additionally, the City Council conducted goal-setting sessions to define a mission and vision, and establish a policy agenda. Based on these proceedings, department administration and other staff members conducted internal goal-setting and agenda prioritizing to develop the department’s budget request and capital improvement project information. Preparations included evaluating service levels, the previous fiscal year’s budget request, and actual revenue and expenditures. Department managers and division supervisors organize capital improvement project recommendations and the budget request for the upcoming fiscal year and submit for review to the City Manager. Following the current public input period, the City Manager and Finance Department will review and balance CIP and Operating Budget requests to develop a final budget recommendation. The recommendation moves to the City Council in February, and the public will be invited to address the City Council in several budget public input sessions involving budget presentations from each department. A final public hearing will be held by the City Council and a final budget must be adopted and certified by March 15, according to state law. To follow the budget process throughout the year, the City of Dubuque provides several online resources. The City’s “Open Budget” tool is aimed at providing information on current property taxes, City budget, utility rates and fees, and the City’s debt reduction plan. For more information on the City budget process or to explore the FY18 budget, revenues, and expenditures, visit www.cityofdubuque. org/budget.
Opinion
It all boils down to respect W
hen I was areas where all Duhawks, including myself, so-and-so is lazy.” younger, my could take some time to show a little more Unless you’ve been a board member mom bought respect around here. I hear too many for any club or organization on campus, me a book called comments from students that are seriously don’t say that an organization isn’t “A Girl’s Guide to lacking in respect, and I’d like to address a important, shouldn’t exist or doesn’t do Manners.” It was one few of those. enough to reach out of those American Girl Unless you’re waking up for to students. Respect books that every girl practice before the sun comes up, Let’s be honest. means always We’re all trying to has in her collection going to the gym multiple times a when she’s little. While week and training to be the best do our best during being polite I can’t exactly pinpoint team player and athlete you can be, our time on Earth. and kind, why my mom bought don’t say that any sports team on We all work hard because that book for me (I campus “isn’t working hard enough” at our jobs and on to win games or meets. Ashley Pudil thought I had decent being kind to homework and spend manners, at least), If you’ve never spent an evening to be the best people is non hours executive one section of it has working the dinner shift, have tried at the things we’re editor negotiable. resonated with me to feed over half the student body passionate about, no throughout the years. in a matter of hours or have cleaned matter what that is. Respect Towards the beginning of that book, up a messy dining room cluttered However, we can’t means there’s a section that summarizes the with napkins, trash and spilled food, be at our best when treating first few chapters. The section starts with don’t say that Campus Dining sucks other people dismiss a simple phrase: “It all boils or isn’t doing their job. what we do without a others the down to respect.” If you’ve never taken thought. Everything way you want second The emphasis placed on classes that require Respect means you do, to be treated. always being polite respect in that book, and in life, you to analyze and everything could not be more important critique hundreds (yes, and kind, because to realize. Everything you being kind to you say boils hundreds) of pages do, everything you say boils of literature in one night, people is non negotiable. Respect down to down to that seven letter word write at least three papers a means treating others the way you that seven whether you know it or not. week and provide feedback want to be treated. Respect means Unfortunately, the amount of for other essays, memoirs understanding and considering other letter word respect shown these days is and thesis drafts, don’t say people’s circumstances. Respect means whether hard to come by. that English majors have the recognizing other people’s dignity as you know Now, I know you’re probably easiest major in the world. In a human being. Everything, literally thinking, “But I show respect to fact, if you haven’t taken more everything, comes down to respect. And it or not. my family and friends, Ashley.” than two classes in a major in order to get respect you must give it, I’m sure you do. I don’t doubt outside of advanced gen eds, plentifully. that. But that’s not what I’m don’t say their major is easy, I’m not saying I’m a perfect person talking about. I’m talking about the respect either. all the time. In fact, I’m far from it. But that’s seen on this campus: respect towards If you don’t plan lessons every week, I encourage you to take a lesson from other students, towards professors, within spend time in office hours in addition to that American Girl book that was on my organizations and in every other aspect of your scheduled classes or work to modify shelf: be respectful and be gracious to collegiate life you encounter. It’s in these class material, don’t say that “Professor other people, no matter who they are.
PUDIL’S POINTS
No such thing as a benevolent capitalist
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Enough is enough by DALTON OBERFOELL | staff writer
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n Nov. 1, 2017, a man opened fire at random inside a Walmart in Thornton, CO, killing three people. This one hit home for me. This city is next to my hometown. I’ve been to this exact Walmart before. I’ve spent so much of my life in that city, and I have so many friends there. Three people died that night. Three innocent people buying groceries were murdered. At what point does it end? When are we going to be fed up enough with people dying that we finally decide to make a change? It’s easy to just tune things out and forget that they are happening when it doesn’t affect you. These people died at a Walmart. They were killed doing something that everyone does, yet people still act like it’s not a problem. We sit on our hands and do nothing. These people, and hundreds of others who have been murdered for no reason, died in vain. Their deaths won’t ever manage to wake America up. We won’t suddenly realize that this is a problem. Which shooting is going When to be enough? The next one? tragedies Or maybe the happen, we one after that? need to let Or maybe the one after that. people do These shootings their jobs. are going to keep We need to happening. What death toll are get as much you OK with? of the story How many more as possible times are we going to have to before we a family that start casting tell someone they blame. love was killed for no reason? How many times are you OK with this happening? America, take note of Colorado. We need to be better. We need to put the gun-control debate aside and look at ourselves. Before those bodies were even moved — before the families of the victims were even told they lost someone — we took to the social media sphere and cast blame. Blame was cast on political parties. It was called terrorism. It was said to be an organized attack or conspiracy, that the Russians were involved. Every time this happens we are quick to spread lies and opinions about what it might be. We need to stop doing this. When tragedies happen, we need to let people do their jobs. We need to get as much of the story as possible before we start casting blame. It’s sad to see these tragedies happen. And it’s sad to see our response.
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Alcohol Awareness
Don’t mix booze and books by KATIE TOOZE | staff writer
It is common knowledge that alcohol is a frequently used substance on college campuses all over the country. Some consider it an integral part of the college experience. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism about 60 percent of college aged students drank alcohol in the past month. While not each instance of consuming alcohol causes negative impacts on those drinking, several studies have shown that the overconsumption of alcohol can have negative effects on academic performances. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) reports that the overconsumption of alcohol plays a role in 51.6 percent of letter grades D or lower. But why is this the case? Most students are not doing homework on Saturday nights after consuming alcohol so how is it possible that alcohol has a role in lowered academic performance? It all comes down to one, not so simple thing, the brain. Alcohol is a depressant of the central nervous system (CNS). This means that it slows down the activity of nerve cells. This may surprise some people because alcohol is often associated with activities such as dancing and talkativity. This is because alcohol first inhibits activity in the prefrontal cortex (right behind your forehead). Two things that this area of the brain does are regulate impulsive behaviors According and help produce to a study memory. by Walid So, when El Ansari, this part of the brain is the alcohol consumption inhibited by alcohol, of two a person is more likely participants to engage in showed behaviors negative that they ordinarily associations would not between do, such as motivation dancing. and achieved And if enough academic alcohol performance. has been consumed, they will not be able to create new memories. Blackouts occur when the brain is no longer capable of making new memories because alcohol has inhibited the function of the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus. According to a study by Walid El Ansari, the alcohol consumption of two participants showed negative associations between motivation and achieved academic performance. They, and other researchers have found that on average, the more alcohol a student regularly consumes, the lower their average GPA. Part of the reason is that alcohol also affects sleep patterns, and if a student is not able to get good sleep, they will not be able to retain information that they study. Alcohol also causes dehydration which can lead to a lack of focus and motivation when trying to study. In short it is important to remember that alcohol has prominent effects on the brain. It can inhibit important processes that are needed to achieve the best levels of academic performance. Be aware of how alcohol is affecting you. When handled with care alcohol does not have to affect your academics.
TIPS with TRISH The Lorian features a column by Tricia Borelli, Director of Counseling Services. Here, she will answer student questions concerning anything that relates to keeping it together while doing this crazy thing called college. Send questions or comments to Ms. Borelli, Loras Box 100, or to the e-mail address tricia. borelli@loras.edu. All names of those sending questions will be kept confidential.
Dear Trish, I feel like I have adjusted to college and moving away from home pretty well. My parents, however, are a different story. They check in with me ALL of the time. At first it was nice but now it is getting kind of annoying. I sometimes get as many as seven calls or texts in one day! How can I tell them to ease up a bit without hurting their feelings or making them feel like I don’t care?
Signed, Trying to Cut the Cord Dear Trying to Cut the Cord, First of all, kudos to you for adjusting to moving out of your home and into college life without too much difficulty. It takes many students a few months to really adjust to the change without feelings of homesickness or instability. You are doing something right and most likely, so did your parents. Suggestions regarding setting some limits with your parents, first and foremost must involve communication. Try to talk to them honestly. Yes, I said “talk.” Although we are in the era of text messaging and Snapchat, verbal communication is still more effective when it comes to sensitive subjects. (This goes for everything, by the way.) If you can’t connect with your parents in person, call them. Tell them that you appreciate that they are checking in, but let them know that you are giving the independent thing a real try and talking to them throughout the day makes that hard. Approach the conversation calmly and maturely.
They will likely feed off of you. If you are frustrated and defensive, they will be too. If you are short and limited in your communication, they will just keep pressing on. If you state your concern honestly and give them a possible solution, they may be more apt to comply. Suggest that you set aside a time to talk weekly or bi-weekly or whatever is comfortable for you and then be true to that time. Find a time that works best for both of you. If you are good on your commitment, maybe you will both learn to look forward to that time. Sure, there will be instances in which things come up unexpectedly. Be sensitive to messages of urgency. Be clear about how much time you have to give them when these things come up. Regarding text messaging, welcome texts but let them know that you will likely not respond to them throughout the day. Not responding to every message will likely lead to a decrease in messages. Keep in mind, however, the next time you need something from your parent, you may not get the quickest response to your text message if they catch on to the new tread you are setting. Nobody likes double standards. Overall, being an adult and on your own means having to set clear boundaries. You have the right to set limits. Just remember to be considerate. Thanking your parents for all they have done for you certainly helps when you are expressing a grievance. They may be a little put off at first but will likely come around to see that you are just growing up.
Signed, Trish
The health benefits of coconuts by AUDREY MILLER | staff writer
If you asked the average person on Loras’ campus to classify a coconut into some food group, they probably wouldn’t know what category it falls under. Is it a nut? A fruit? A produce product that kills 150 people annually as it falls from the top of its tree? (Disclaimer: This is only the rumored statistic—no one really knows the true answer. The only verifiable fact is that more people die each year from falling coconuts than shark attacks.) Despite all these good guesses, a coconut is actually a “one-seeded drupe,” a very specific classification of a fruit with an outer skin, a pulpy middle layer, and a hard pit or seed in the center. Recently, there has been a lot of hype regarding coconuts and their supposed health benefits. This had led to a trend of replacing cow’s milk with coconut milk in Starbucks lattes, and using coconut oil in place of butter or olive oil when cooking. The New York Times posted a pretty nasty article discounting coconut milk in Starbucks lattes, since it has more calories and fat content than cow’s milk. They pointed to the fact that coconut is calorie-dense, and isn’t really a nutritious replacement for other milk products. I’ve done the research, and chain saturated fatty acids (abbreviated I don’t think coconut is the nutritional as MCFAs). MCFAs are special fats that villain that the NYT makes it out to be. are metabolized in the liver to be used As with all produce grown from the as energy, and unlike other unsaturated earth, coconut is highly nutritious. It fats, they are utilized by the body quickly contains fiber, iron, selenium, sodium, and are less likely to be calcium, magnesium, stored as fat … if consumed phosphorus, and As with all produce in moderation. This vitamins C, E, B1, moderation is key: coconut grown from the B3, B5 and B6. still contains high amounts Additionally, coconut earth, coconut is of fat, meaning you will be contains a pretty highly nutritious. nutritionally and calorically significant amount of It contains fiber, satisfied after small fat. The interesting amounts of it. However, it’s iron, selenium, thing about coconut still a much healthier fat fat, though, is that sodium, calcium, to consume than butter or it has a different magnesium, saturated vegetable oils. chemical structure phosphorus, and At the end of the than many of the fats vitamins C, E, B1, day, coconut is a great we are accustomed to replacement in many eating. Coconut fat is B3, B5 and B6. recipes. The only place composed of medium
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Coconut is still a much healthier fat to consume than butter or saturated vegetable oils. you wouldn’t want to use coconut oil is in stir frying, as its low boiling point makes it dangerous to use in the frying pan. However, it’s a great mix-in for coffee. If you’ve never added coconut oil to your black coffee in the morning with a little bit of cocoa powder and sweetener, your life will be changed. That’s only if you’re a fan of coffee, though. Otherwise, coconut flakes and coconut milk are just as nutritious in other food items and recipes as well, such as granola bars, smoothies, soups or other baked goods.
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Movie Review: ‘Thank You for Your Service’ by SAMANTHA SWIFT | staff writer
“Thank You for Your Service” follows a series of true events of a group of U.S. soldiers after returning home from Iraq. The movie, directed and written by Jason Hall, shows the struggle these soldiers face while trying to go back to civilian life, all while living with the memory and guilt of war. Although they may have survived the war, it’s clear they are struggling to survive a life that isn’t war. The movie casts Miles Teller as Adam Schumann. Typically, Teller is known for less serious acting jobs such as “That Awkward Moment” and more recently “War Dogs.” However, Teller depicts real-life Adam Schumann in a raw and frankly heartbreaking way. Beulah Koale depicts the suffering of Schumann’s comrade, Solo. The anxieties of both these soldiers show the desperation many soldiers have to blow out their memories of the war. This was an excellent film that was able to expose the psychological scars of our soldiers. Throughout the entire movie you see the pain soldiers like Adam Schumann face everyday. The movie doesn’t sugar coat any of the sadness, anger, fear, PTSD, stress, depression, suicidal thoughts, or loneliness – which is the main reason it is rated R. Hall didn’t make this movie for a young audience. He showcases the general ignorance that can be present in Americans when it comes to helping and honoring our veterans. A particularly impactful moment in the movie for me was Hall’s depiction of the emotions the soldiers endure and the impact on their families. Haley Bennett plays Saskia Schumann, the wife of Adam Schumann. Bennett’s performance gives some in the audience the goose bumps and many in complete tears. “Thank You for Your Service” spends some time showing families who realize that their loved ones are struggling to adjust after returning from war. They address sadness and fear felt in finding a new life. A life these soldiers were not expecting to have. “Thank You for Your Service” is a hard movie to digest. There is a calling to do more for veterans, many say it, some preach it, but there isn’t much that has actually been done. This movie calls us out in a harsh, real, and heartbreaking way. Many thanks to all who were involved in the production of this movie to raise awareness of this widespread situation, and a special thank you to the men and families that allowed Hollywood to depict their struggles for the world to see.
Vinny Vanucchi’s | by XAVIER SANCHEZ staff writer
I chose to stick with the Italian cuisine this week as I headed over to Vinny Vanucchi’s on Main Street to see what they had to offer. The restaurant’s original location was across the Mississippi and can be found in Galena, IL. Now, there is a location in Dubuque on Main. Deb Coulter, co-owner of the restaurant, grew up on Taylor Street in Chicago’s Little Italy and spent years living above her grandmother, “Nana Lu” Lucille. Deb speaks on having memories of “aromas” throughout Nana Lu’s Place which Deb incorporates into her business now. Deb recounts there hardly being a time when there wasn’t basil growing or red sauce simmering in a pot on the stove. These memories included Nana Lu talking about always using the freshest ingredients and never serving frozen food to their guests. Deb and her husband, Jack Coulter, began their restaurant using her grandmother’s recipes and lessons and has since brought them to Dubuque. Vinny’s has three menus: a lunch menu, a dinner menu, and a Gluten Free menu. All menus include a variety of Italian classics made in a way Deb remembers Nana Lu’s liking. This week I would encourage you to try a little of everything such as: the Bruschetta off Vinny’s Things, Cousin Sal’s pizza off Vinny’s Thin Crust Pizza, Italian Meatball off Vinny’s Neighborhood Sandwiches, and Rocky’s Raviolis off Vinny’s Pasta and Plates. The bruschetta comes with several warm, toasted pieces of bread topped with a thick slice of tomato, some fresh mozzarella cheese, and some basil with balsamic drizzled over it. Next on the itinerary is Cousin Sal’s pizza. I picked this one because I love pepperoni. Don’t like pepperoni? No worries, there are seven other pizzas on the menu. The meatball sandwich is a force to be reckoned with. Two to three large homemade meatballs are served on fresh baked bread, smothered in spaghetti sauce, and topped with sweet peppers. Like all of Vinny’s Sandwiches, this is served with your choice of french fries, side of penne or side salad. My fourth and final featured item is Rocky’s Raviolis. They describe them as a “pasta pillow” which can be filled with cheese or meat and then topped off with your choice of marinara or alfredo sauce. As an added bonus, all of Vinny’s entrees are served with Vinny’s Family style salad and of course, hot garlic bread. Make sure you eat the garlic bread. Who cares about all the carbs you already consumed, the garlic bread is SO WORTH IT. “While dining at Vinny Vanucchi’s you are guaranteed a delicious “Taste of the Old Neighborhood,’” is definitely a by SAMANTHA SWIFT | staff writer promise kept by the owners. Vinny Vanucchi’s is open all week long so you can get your Italian craving satisfied any day of the week. They are open A legacy: on Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can find them Something that changes the at 180 Main Street in Dubuque, IA. World People Community School Life. by BRODERICK HOOKER | staff writer Your words, your lectures, 1620: Pilgrims spot land at Cape Cod: The group of people who settled in New England, known as the Pilgrims, were Your laughter, your passion. English Calvinists who wished to be separated from the English State Church. They settled in Holland, but not wanting to lose a sense It was a legacy. of the Englishness, left to establish a colony in New England. They first spotted land on this day at Cape Cod, but did not establish a 25 years of a heart full of passion for everyone and anyone.
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Art was created, art was shared. Dreams were born and lived. Minds were tested and educated. Lives were young and matured. You were an Inspiration Light Mentor Father Friend Teacher The light you shed for over 25 years Is a light no one can ever compare to Your knowledge and passion Will forever shape the lives of past, present and future students. You: A person who changed the World People Community School Life. Your legacy may be at its end But your legacy will carry on strong. RIP Professor Patrick Pisarik
permanent settlement there. They signed the “Mayflower Compact,” an early written constitution, while aboard the ship, and would finally land at Plymouth Rock in December. They made contact with the Native People, including the famous Squanto, who knew English. Squanto was part of a group that had been kidnapped years earlier, by Englishmen who attempted to sell them as slaves. The following year, the pilgrims held what we know as the first Thanksgiving, a celebration after their first harvest, though accounts of it are largely mythical. 1906: Teddy Roosevelt takes first official presidential trip to another country: International travel is now standard procedure for a president, but this was not always the case. For one, travel was expensive, and administrations were much smaller than they are now. Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to make an official international trip, and it was to inspect progress on the Panama Canal. In 1903, the United States established a treaty with Colombia (which Panama was then part of) to establish and operate the Panama Canal for an annual fee. But later that year, Panama declared independence, and so the United States established a relationship with Panama to build the canal. Roosevelt visited the canal on this day in 1906. 1923: Beer Hall Putsch is crushed in Germany: The National Socialists, or Nazis, who controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945, tried to take over Germany for the first time in 1923, an attempt that ended in utter failure. Inspired by Mussolini’s March on Rome, two thousand Nazis marched from the Bürgerbräukeller Beer Hall in Munich to the center of town, where they clashed with German Police. Sixteen Nazis and two police were killed, and Adolf Hitler was arrested days later. While in prison, Hitler wrote “Mein Kampf,” which solidified Nazi racial ideology, and the failure of the Putsch was overshadowed ten years later when Hitler was appointed Chancellor. 1989: Fall of Berlin Wall: In the aftermath of World War II, Germany was divided into two countries, the Federal Republic of Germany or West Germany, aligned with NATO and the United States, and the German Democratic Republic, or East Germany aligned with the Soviet Union. The capital of West Germany was unofficially Bonn, but the legal capital was Berlin, deep within East Germany. Berlin, as such, was divided in two, with the western half belonging to West Germany and the Eastern Half by East Germany. East Germany began constructing a wall in 1961 to keep its citizens from defecting. With the fall of communism in the Eastern Bloc, the Wall was demolished starting today on 1989. 2016: Donald Trump defeats Hillary Clinton for presidency: Billionaire Donald Trump is the most unlikely president in U.S. History. During the primaries, his candidacy was not originally taken seriously, but eventually won out against a large field of Republicans. By the time of the general election, Clinton had won most polls, and so the Democratic Party assumed an easy win. In a narrow, and unexpected turn, Trump won the election, which saw major protests by his opponents. It has now been a year since the election, and Trump’s presidency is fraught with scandal and controversy, with accusations still flying about collusion with Russia.
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Women’s soccer team headed to NCAA Div. III Championships Duhawks earn Iowa Conference championship and an automatic bid to national tournament for the 13th time in program history by AARON BROEGE| sports writer
The women’s soccer continues their reign over the IIAC, sitting at 14-1-3, claimed the IIAC Tournament Championship last week with victories over Wartburg and Luther. With the win, the women have secured their place to the NCAA tournament and will look to begin a run towards the national title. The IIAC tournament began well for the women, as the No. 19 Duhawks stifled the Wartburg Knights with a 3-1 victory on Wednesday, Nov. 1. With Loras posting 28 shots compared to Wartburg’s five, the Duhawks had the dominant hand throughout the course of the entire game. Seniors Gretchen Schutz and Lauren Bolnius, as well as junior Elizabeth Mills, each knocked in a goal for the Duhawks, spreading the wealth. The win moved Loras into the IIAC final against Luther for an automatic NCAA tournament bid and IIAC supremacy. On Saturday, Nov. 4, the women converted on their opportunity in the IIAC final, handily defeating Luther with a score of 4-1. Loras recorded 25 shots to Luther’s two, and this is the 13th time in program history that they are headed to the NCAA Tournament. The entire conference tournament was rather quiet for goalie Kaylee Coble, who only needed to make one save against Wartburg and none against Luther. The Loras defense was air-tight, and greatly contributed to the women’s success. Mills saw continued success in the final, as she notched two goals for the Duhawks. “I felt good, and the assists were coming,” Mills said. “I was happy that a couple of those shots landed.” The seniors came out to play in the final round of the IIAC tournament against the Norse. Senior Maura Walsh notched a goal for herself, and senior Molly Stanfa
scored on of her own early in the match. Schutz banked in assists, making the Duhawks a well-oiled machine. The win notched the first IIAC tournament victory for the Duhawks since 2013. “I’m extremely proud of my team,” said Head Coach Matt Pucci. “We’re playing together, making shots and getting wins. We’re hot going into the tournament.” From here, Loras is headed to the NCAA tournament on Friday, Nov. 10. The selection show on Monday announced that the Duhawk women will face Webster in the first round in the Rock Bowl. The Gorlocks sit at 19-1-0 for the season. Play is set for 5 p.m.
Above: Junior forward Elizabeth Millz dribbles around a Wartburg College defender. Below: Senior forward Gretchen Schutz battles off a defender in their 3-1 victory.
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Ticket punched for NCAA Div. III Championships Men’s soccer team carries 10-game winning streak into postseason play by JONATHAN QUINN| assistant sports editor
The Loras College men’s soccer team has earned their ticket to play in the NCAA Division III Championship after their performances this past week, claiming victory over Simpson on Nov. 1 3-0 and Luther on Saturday, Nov. 4 in a 3-1 shootout. The team carried an extensive amount of momentum through the IIAC Tournament, resulting in a total of 10 consecutive wins. “This is where we expect to be every year, and I would be lying if I didn’t say that,” said head men’s soccer coach Dan Rothert. “We expect to be playing in big games; this is why guys come to Loras to play soccer.” The Duhawks plowed through their semifinal opponent Simpson College, winning 3-0. First-year midfielder Manny Lopez applied pressure against the Storm early in the match, forcing a scramble and miscommunication in the box. The confusion resulted in the Duhawks first goal of the match. Sophomore midfielder Mark Broderick aided the team in getting insurance by scoping a corner of the net from the 20 yard-line in the 20th minute. Broderick was unassisted in this goal. The two teams went back and forth through halftime for about 40 minutes. Then in the 78th minute, sophomore midfielder Mark Histed was able to penetrate the goal with a diving header. Histed was assisted by first-year midfielder Danny Chavarria to raise the bar that much farther for a Simpson comeback. “We just said we got to give ourselves a chance and put it in the mix. It’s a wet slippery day; the first goal was kind of that way,” said Rothert. After the victory at home, the team hit the road once again to Luther College in Decorah, IA. The Norse was the No. 1 seed in the conference, challenging the Duhawks in triple overtime with a tied score of 2-2. In the 13th minute, senior forward Spencer Moore was able to find the lower left corner of the goal. Moore was assisted by sophomore forward Liam O’Connell. However, the Norse
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Junior forward Marcus Singleton turns past a Simpson College defender. fought back forcing a goal just a few minutes later in the 19th minute. Luther’s Ben Keller was able to get a shot through on an assist by Luke VonEschen. The two teams battled back and forth for about 40 minutes until sophomore midfielder Miles McDonnell gave the Duhawks an edge. McDonnell found the net on a cross shot to the top left corner of the goal in the 65th minute. McDonnell was assisted by first-year midfielder Edin Galvez. The Norse trailed for roughly five minutes until Keller was able to find the net again, his second goal of the game. Keller managed to score from a header, assisted by Brunno Colon tying the game at 2-2. Neither team was able to score for the next 20 minutes sending the game into overtime. The dry streak continued for another 20 minutes resulting in a penalty kick shoot-out. Senior midfielders Javi Simon and Chris
Alfaro, and defender Ike Bruns were all able to convert while Luther’s first and third attempts were stopped by senior goalkeeper Jacob Peterson. Luther’s fourth attempt sailed high, resulting in the Duhawks earning their automatic bid to the Championship. “It is a mental battle. There is a switch in my head I turn on for the kick, and I switch it off after it’s over,” said Peterson. The final shootout results were 3-1 in Loras’ favor. The Duhawks won their 10th Iowa Conference Tournament Championship and advanced to their 12th NCAA Tournament. “Being able to take it all in and seeing the fans who came to support us, it was a great moment,” said Peterson. The next game for the Duhawks is Saturday. The opponent and location is to be determined. Keep an eye on Duhawks.com for more information.
Swim teams kick through some rough water vs. Illinois Tech by KAITLYN LAGRANGE AND NATALIE DROESKE| sports writer and sports editor
Duhawks earn challenging wins from the Scarlet Hawks despite 140-79 losses for men and women The swimming and diving teams took on the Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks this past Saturday, Nov. 4, at their home San Jose pool. Both the men’s and women’s teams recorded identical 140-79 losses for the Duhawks. Going into the meet, Loras knew the Hawks were difficult competition. At the start, juniors Kasey Jacobson and Kaitlyn LaGrange along with first-year Sarah Shafer and senior Natalie Shannon claimed a second place spot in the women’s 400-yard medley relay. The men also captured silver in the same event with redshirt senior Ike CaI always enjoy strong sey, junior Mac Faldet, sophomore competition, such Brandon Pillars, and senior Danny as Illinois Tech, as Cepeda in a time of 3:45.88. Event after event, the Scarlet it continues to push Hawks swept the gold from the Duour swimmers to hawks in the relay categories. Still, do their very best senior Kim Breaux took victory in the first individual event of the afevery weekend. the women’s 1,650-yard Ben Gill ternoon, freestyle with a time of 20:14.91, swimming coach making it her season best so far. In the men’s 200-yard freestyle, Casey took a three second lead, resulting in a victorious time of 1:46. 68. He also grabbed a win in the men’s 100-yard freestyle in 46.66 seconds, out touching Scarlet Hawk’s Karsen Diepholz by a solid five seconds. Shafer continued to show strong performances, capturing first in the women’s 50-yard freestyle with a time of 25.59 seconds. She included another victory to her name over the weekend in the women’s 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:18. 63. Other wins included divers junior Mikaela Lengwin and sopho-
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Junior Mac Faldet slices through the water during the 220-yard breaststroke, claiming the 1st place victory by 10.43 seconds. more Nicholas Baron dominated in the 1-meter diving, with respective scores of 175.85 and 127.60. Mac Faldet also kicked his way to more victories this season, pushing his way to first in the men’s 200-yard breaststroke and capturing that win by over 10 seconds from the second place finisher. By the end of the meet, the Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks continued to roll in more victories, taking first and second place in both the women’s and men’s 400-yard freestyle relay. “I thought the team swam really well. We had some great individual races in some different events, and I hope it is something that we can continue to build on for the rest of the season,” said head coach Ben Gill. “I always enjoy strong competition, such as Illinois Tech, as it continues to push our swimmers to do their very best every weekend.” Although there were some outstanding swims, it was not enough for a Duhawk win. The Scarlet Hawks took the meet overall in a 140 to 79 victory. The team will road trip to Lincoln, NE, this Friday and Saturday to take on Nebraska Wesleyan.
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Slow start for the Cavs
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know it’s early in the season and it’s hard to really tell for sure, but let’s talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron’s early season struggles. Right now, the Gerrand Moody Cavs are 4-6. This sports columnist is two games under .500, which for LeBron is horrible. LeBron hasn’t had a losing record in many seasons. According to the NBA, this is the worst start that Cleveland has had since the year before LeBron first entered the league. After losing to the Pacers, the Cavs had lost three straight games by 15 points or more. LeBron has only done this twice in his NBA career. They’ve also lost to some pretty questionable teams. For example, the New York Knicks. The Knicks’ 2016-2017 record was an atrocious 31-51 losing record. The Cavs also have lost to the Magic and, as said earlier, the Pacers. Although the This left Magic are Derrick Rose now third in the Eastern to play the Conference point-guard with a 6-4 position, record, they which wasn’t should be nothing to too bad for the mighty the first few LeBron games, but James and any Chicago his Cavaliers. There Bulls fan can could be a tell you he is number of very injuryreasons for prone. And, the terrible start the of course, Cavs have he soon faced. No. suffered an 1 is the loss ankle injury. of star point guard, Kyrie Irving, who was traded to the Boston Celtics. His last season averaged 25.2 points and 5.8 assists. This season, he is averaging 22.3 points and 5.7 assists a game. Even though there has been a slight drop off from last season, both season’s averages are very impressive. Losing Irving was a huge blow to the Cavs. Now the Cavs didn’t trade Irving for nothing. They received a comparable point guard in return. Isiah Thomas, Boston’s former point guard, was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers and was expected to fill in for Irving, but instead of being able to fill his shoes, Thomas was benched by a hip injury. This left Derrick Rose to play the point-guard position, which wasn’t too bad for the first few games, but any Chicago Bulls fan can tell you he is very injury-prone. And, of course, he soon suffered an ankle injury. This left LeBron to play the point-guard position, which, I have to say, he did very well. In his first start at point guard, he had 34 points and 13 assists. However, this is not LeBron’s natural position. No matter the reason, the Cavs are not off to a good start. Hopefully, the return of Thomas will propel them into more victories. If the season goes on like this, the Cavs won’t even make it to the playoffs, as they are currently 13th in the conference, and only the top eight make it. The last time LeBron missed the playoffs was in 2010. If he doesn’t go to the playoffs this year, could it lead to the end of the LeBron James era?
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Men win their 4th straight IIAC cross-country championship Women place 4th; both teams advance to the NCAA Central Regional by BRI BOWER | sports writer
On Saturday, Oct. 28, the men’s and women’s cross-country teams competed at the Iowa Conference Championships in Waverly. Gaining strength throughout their races, the men’s team won the title with an impressive score of 24 points (the lowest score wins), while the women placed fourth. Wartburg was the only team that was anywhere within eyeshot of the Duhawks, scoring 41 points to finish as the runner-up. This is the Duhawks’ fourth consecutive Conference Championship, with only Luther and Wartburg having achieved this same honor. All top five men pushed through the cold and finished in the top 10. They also recorded either their best times this season or all-time personal bests. “We have been blessed with health, plus we have tremendous experience and senior leadership,” said Head Coach Bob Schultz. Senior Mason Tope once again led the Duhawks to victory and again was crowned the individual conference champ, finishing the 8K course with a blazing time of 25:03, just four seconds off the all-time record set in 2005 by Wartburg’s Keith Solverson. “I felt pretty good going into the conference race. I think all of the guys felt the same way, and we were just excited to show
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what we could do and dive into the championship season,” said Tope. “It feels great to win but even better to be a 4-peat champion with the team. Everyone has put in a lot of work, and it was just great to see it all
be worth it.” Following right behind Tope as the individual runner-up was senior Timothy Sevcik, who finished the course with a time of 25:10. Senior Brien Nugent recorded a time of 25:15 to finish fourth. Senior Justin Adams was seventh with a time of 25:31 and junior Jack Carroll was 10th with a time of 25:46. Rounding out the top seven were junior Preston Kauder, who finished 21st in the conference with a time of 26:12, and sophomore Patrick Wolak, who placed 23rd when he crossed the finish line in 26:15. “It couldn’t have gone much better,” said Schultz. “I’m very happy with the way our guys executed our race plan and competed.” He has very high expectations for the men the rest of the season. “Our goals with the final two meets of the season are to defend our NCAA Central Regional title and to trophy at the National Championships,” he said. “Lord willing, that will happen.” The women also continued to make strides. Just like the men, all top five women recorded season personal and all-time personal bests. “I’m really proud of our women for stepping up today and having their best race of the season when it counts the most,” Schultz said.
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Senior Kelly Minear led the women and earned all-Conference honors, placing 14th with a time of 23:23 on the 6K course. The top 16 runners earn All-Conference honors. “I was so excited,” said Minear about her All-Conference performance. “This has been a goal of mine since sophomore year, and I think I’ve gotten closer and closer each year. This was the first race this year where I’ve felt this strong, and I got a big lifetime (personal record), so the All-Conference (honor) was just the icing on the cake. The fact that most of the team was able to have a great race was so awesome too, so it was a fun day for everyone.” The other scorers were first-year Kristan Brown (23:35), junior Kemunto Ondande (24:04), sophomore Brianna Bower (24:07) and sophomore Averi Leitzen (24:51). Rounding out the top seven was junior Liz Venezio (24:52) and first-year Courtney Knight (24:57). Up next on Saturday, the cross-country teams travel to the NCAA Central Regional in Northfield, MN, where they will compete for a spot in the NCAA Championships.
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