September 20th Edition of the Lorian by The Lorian

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September 20 , 2022 - Dubuque, IA

Just In Case You Forgot: Iowa is a Duhawk State by KEEGAN A. GODWIN executive editor

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Faber Clark Field (above) is home to the Loras Duhawks Softball team and is used by the Track and Field team for both events and practices. The field is named after Hall of Fame pitcher and alumni Urban ‘Red’ Faber.

Intramurals Soaring Back Into Campus Life by KEEGAN A. GODWIN executive editor

For the first time in years, Intramurals is making a comeback here at Loras. Under the direction of the College Activities Board (CAB), Intramurals has been placed under an internship program for students here at Loras. The inaugural president of the Intramural program is sport management major Austin Eichensehr ’25. Mr. Eichensehr has taken the program under his control and wishes to bring life back to the old program. Intramurals have undergone lots of change throughout the past few years as it has gone through many different parent organizations. Intramurals were once its own separate organization before it came under the leadership of CAB. CAB acquired the organization this past year and immediately looked to instill life and leadership back into Intramurals. Heading into the internship, Mr. Eichensehr said, “I was worried about the outcome since Intramurals has not been around for two years due to COVID… but I also was hoping to bring Intramurals back to life on campus”. The Intramurals program has been essentially non-existent here on campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The only life in the last few years was the Intramuralphoto via LORAS COLLEGE CAMPUS REC FACEBOOK sponsored The Campus Rec 3 on 3 basketball kickball tournament was hosted in the spring semester of 2020 at the Fieldhouse. league

during May-term of 2021, which saw a very positive outcome during the COVID years. When asked about his biggest goals for the The biggest goals... Intramural program, are to bring life back to Mr. Eichensehr stated, “the biggest goals for me Intramurals and give people are to bring life back to a chance to connect. Intramurals and give people Austin Eichensehr a chance to connect. Also, Intramurals Intern anyone can be a part of Intramurals, so it is a great chance for everyone to get active and meet new people”. You do not need to be an athlete – there are no requirements for students to play and compete in Intramural events. Intramurals allow students of all genders and skill levels to compete for fun and glory in popular sporting events like flag football, kickball, and softball, among other things. One of the biggest challenges Mr. Eichensehr sees ahead will be “having people show up to the events and getting Intramurals back to life how they use to be on campus”. The most notable events for Intramurals in recent history includes the 3 on 3 basketball league that was hosted in the Fieldhouse during the spring semester of 2020. At that time, Intramurals was known as Campus Recreation. The league consisted of 3 on 3 basketball where teams would compete for a top spot in the standings before their own rendition of ‘March Madness’ brackets. The league was completed in March of 2020 when the Boylan Titans won the Campus Rec tournament. To view the schedule for Intramurals, students can head to DuConnect and look under the CAB Intramural Events page. Upcoming events for the organization include softball on Tuesday, Sep 27th at 7 PM and Sep 28th at 7 PM, both on the Faber Clarke softball field. If anyone has any questions surrounding Intramurals, please contact Austin Eichensehr at Austin.Eichensehr@loras.edu.

Coach Glosser Feature

Soccer Starting Off Hot

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Duhawk Dispatch One Hello Duhawks! My name is Ava Bradley and I am Student Government President. In each edition of the Lorian, Student Government will host the Duhawk Dispatch where we will page 4

Heading into the third game of the season, the Duhawks were not favored by any means of defeating No. 12 Central College in the Iowa match up. But by the end of the day, the Duhawks showed everyone why Iowa is a Duhawk state. The Duhawks traveled to Central College to face the Dutch for their third game of the season. The Duhawks were 0-2 to start the year and things were not trending in the right direction. Senior Milo Collier, a defensive lineman for the Duhawks, said that “Going into the game Coach Helminiak kept telling us to believe all week of practice, we hadn’t won at Central since 2008 and we started the season 0-2, this was the perfect way to be able to shake back from losing two close games. All of us were hungry and we had a great week of practice. Playing a ranked opponent who is historically good is where adversity meets opportunity, and you must take advantage of these situations” And take advantage of this they did. The Duhawks took an early 7-0 lead which they then rode to a 14-7 lead at halftime. The third quarter did not fare well for Loras as they surrendered 21 points, leading to them being down by seven heading into the Continued on page 2

Pickleball Here to Stay - Dill With It by KEEGAN A. GODWIN executive editor

The Loras Pickleball Club has been taking Loras by storm for the past few semesters and this upcoming semester is no different! The Pickleball Club will be hosting open gyms and tournaments throughout the fall semester. Below are upcoming open gym times. All remaining open gyms are in Graber. Contact Faith Vincent at faith.vincent@loras.edu if you have any questions!

October 5th @ 7:30 PM October 26th @ 7:30 PM November 9th @ 7:30 PM November 29th @7:30 PM

Lorian Trivia Questions Test your Loras knowledge and answer our trivia questions! First one to answer all questions correctly and message us on social media will win a fabulous prize! Reach out to us on Instagram and Twitter to get that sweet prize! page 4

Sep 20, 2022

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Football Upsets No. 12 Central College for First Win of the Season

Coach Glosser Ready to Wrestle First Year Challenges at the Helm by ALLEN CATOUR staff writer

photo from MILO COLLIER

Senior Defensive Lineman Milo Collier is embraced by his coach after defeating Central College 38-35 for thei first win of the season. The Duhawks look to protect the Rock Bowl as they take on Nebraska Wesleyan this Saturday. Continued from page 1

final quarter. A late fourth-quarter touchdown by Central tied the game at 35 and overtime looked inevitable. However, the Duhawks stormed down the field in a blaze of glory to set up true freshman Aidan Driscoll for the game-winning field goal. The Duhawks defeated the Dutch 38-35, giving them their first victory of the season. Being asked about his initial reactions surrounding the victory, Collier stated “It was my mother and father’s anniversary, so I wanted to go out and win for both of them since neither of them is here with me anymore. I was happy in that sense. I was also happy for everyone who has stuck around to get us to this position to be able to beat a team like Central”. The Duhawks now head back to the Rock Bowl to play Nebraska Wesleyan as they attempt to ride that momentum to get to .500 on the season. When asked how the Duhawks plan to ride the momentum,

Collier said “We’ve got to keep riding this momentum through all of conference play while staying humble. Nebraska is a sneaky team if you don’t take them seriously, they’ll knock you on your back. It was good to celebrate central, but nobody cares after Tuesday, so we must keep working and make a statement”. Home-field advantage is a huge factor for teams and the Duhawks are no exception. Since this is the first home game of the season, the Duhawks are counting on their fellow Loras students to get out there and support the team. Collier stated “Home field advantage in college football is huge, and some people may not get it, but that’s because they don’t play in the rock bowl. Playing in the Rock Bowl is electric and being able to have all our family, friends, and classmates there just motivates us even more. We need all of the support we can get!”

Duhawk Soccer Kicks Off Year With a Hot Start by RYAN FLOYD asst executive editor

Both the men’s and women’s soccer programs are looking to finish Sep on a strong note. So far this month both programs have entered the (USC) United Soccer Coaching Rankings, have a win against a ranked opponent, and have shown a balanced offense with multiple Duhawks finding the back of the net. The men’s soccer team currently sits at (4-1) overall, posting shutouts in each game they have won. After the recent USC rankings, the Duhawks broke the top 25 and are ranked 17th in DIII soccer. Their most highlighted win was on the road against at the time 21st ranked Ohio Wesleyan University. The Duhawks as shown their bal-

anced offense this season with 10 different goal scorers. The women’s soccer team currently sits at (5-0-2) overall, as they reentered the USC rankings this week at 15th. The Duhawk’s best win this season comes from a thriller (3-2) win against #18 North Central College. Ryleigh O’Brien leads the team in scoring so far this season. The women’s team has also seen nine other players step up a find the back of the net as well. Both programs open conference play and look to defend their American River Conference titles this week taking on Nebraska Wesleyan University Thursday, Sep 24th at the Rock Bowl. The men’s team will play at 5:00 pm and the women’s team to follow at 7:30 pm.

After graduating from the University of Iowa in 2020, new Loras wrestling head coach Jeren Glosser always had it in the back of his mind he wanted to get back into wrestling full-time. That path, however, was unclear at first. Luckily, a connection with a former teammate led him to an opportunity. “Tucker Black, who I used to wrestle with in high school, was the women’s wrestling coach up at William Penn. He and Aron Scott, the men’s wrestling head coach, reached out to me. They asked if I wanted to help coach, so I said yes,” Glosser says. Following a year of helping out at William Penn, another opportunity came up. The Assistant Coach position at Loras College became open following the 2020-2021 season. Needing someone to fill the role, the Duhawks elected to reach out to Glosser. “I got contacted and had about a 45-minute conversation with them,” he recalls. “I was interested in the job and was bought in on it. I came on my visit/interview process to check out the institution and accepted the job a couple of days later.” “Loras is a great college, a great place to coach and recruit people to come here. I was excited once I got the position and even moved to Dubuque right away.” During his first season with Loras, Glosser helped lead the team to a 12-1 record and finish with two All-Americans at the National Championships. With any new role, however, there’s a lot of learning involved. Such was the case during his first year with Loras. “I thought last year went really well. For me, there was a lot of learning about the administrative side of things. That included how to recruit kids and find out more about the programs at Loras. I had to know how to make the college appealing to recruits. The wrestling side of things was easy for me, but it was more of the administrative stuff I had to learn and focus on,” Glosser states. Heading into only his second season with the Duhawks, things are a lot different for the coach. After an eventful offseason, Glosser was promoted to Head Coach after the position became vacated. With the little coaching experience he has,

taking on this challenge appears daunting. However, it’s one that Glosser is ready to take head-on. His confidence begins in his love for his wrestlers. “I really care about the guys on this team and the institution. It’s like a family to me. I treat every kid on the team like they’re my own, and I’m willing to do anything for them. I learned a lot from Tom and Terry Brands at Iowa about how to take care of people. That’s what I want to do for my guys here as their coach, both on and off the mat.” “Right now, I have to keep chipping away at what’s in front of me. I need to take things day by day and really concentrate on getting the team ready to compete. My job is to take care of the program, including fundraising, school, wrestling, life, and all that stuff,” Glosser remarks. No matter what happens, the goal remains consistent: to win a national title. The Duhawks look to bring home the team title this year. Coach Glosser has a strong belief that his team can do so. Led by national champions Shane Liegel, Wyatt Wriedt, and a handful of All-Americans, the team can achieve its goal. With high expectations, however, comes pressure. Yet, in the mind of Glosser, pressure is seen as a good thing. In his words, “you’re holding yourself accountable and that you care.” As the wrestlers prepare for the season, Glosser is excited for the opportunity to start working with the guys and get to work when practices begin on October 10. He looks forward to pushing them to the next level and getting them to where they need to be. Glosser’s vision, however, also extends past this year. “I want Loras wrestling to be a premiere program. When people talk about our college, I want them to mention how we’re known for our wrestling team. It’s about building a legacy. In 5-30 years from now, I want a group of guys that’s going to come back and support us. I want to provide a great experience for them. Winning, though, is also important. I wouldn’t mind being here for a while, building a reputation of winning.” With his first season as head coach set to begin this year, Coach Glosser will have a lot resting on his shoulders. Nevertheless, the first-year coach will be ready for whatever challenges lie ahead.

photo by DUHAWKS.COM

Duhawks celebrate after scoring a goal against No. 18 North Central.

Newly-appointed Wrestling Head Coach Jaren Glosser will take over the program after former coach T.J. Miller was arrested and charged with public intoxication.

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Unbannable: The Magic of Books by DELANEY POWERS staff writer

The first list of banned books was created in 1559 by Pope Paul IV. Since then, there has been many other books that people are prohibited to read in some places. The reasons for book banning are often related to racial and religious issues and the presence of witchcraft. After a surge of books that were banned in 1982, activist Judith Krug, founded the first ever Banned Books Week of Sept. 18-24. During the week, librarians, publishers, authors, and readers of all ages read an extreme amount of banned books to go against book censorship. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling was the first book published in the “Harry Potter” series in 1997. The book focused on 11-year-old Harry Potter who finds out he is a wizard and is sent to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where he learns how to control his magic. This series does involve a lot of witchcraft which makes this series the most banned books in the 21st century. However, the “Harry Potter” series should not be banned because of the use of witchcraft in these books. Witchcraft was starting to be

accepted by younger generations when “Harry Potter” was published. But older generations still thought magic was not something children should be exposed to. People still believe in witchcraft. According to an article written by digital content producer Caitlin O’Kane from CBSNews.com on Sept. 2, 2019, a Catholic school in Nashville, Tennessee banned the “Harry Potter” books because the reverend, Dan Reehil, thought these books present magic as both good and evil. He also thought the spells used in the books were real, which when read, risk conjuring evil spirits into the person reading the book. This is most likely a myth because according to mediaroom.scholastic. com, more than 500 million copies of the “Harry Potter” books have been sold worldwide, with more than 180 million copies sold in the United States alone. As for the books presenting magic as good and evil, that is true. One of the main themes throughout the series is the division between good and evil, both people and magic. The antagonists use dark magic, but the protagonists use their magic in good ways. In fact, the greatest power according to this series is love. From the beginning of the series, the main focus is on the power and

strength of love. According to an article, “Why is Love Such a Powerful Form of Magic” published on May 21, 2018, on Pottermore.com, Harry Potter would not be “The Boy Who Lived” without his mother sacrificing herself because she loved her son so much. Voldemort, the antagonist, could not touch Harry because his mother’s love was so pure, and Voldemort could never understand that idea because he had never been loved. This series is great about teaching kids the power of love and friendship, and should not be taken away. This week, we should try to read banned books so they will continue to serve as mirrors and windows for generations to come. The Loras Library will have displays of banned books on every floor and the River Lights Bookstore in downtown Dubuque will also have a display along with explanations as to why those books are banned. If somebody ever says the “Harry Potter” series is just about witchcraft, remember this quote from Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, “Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all, those who live without love.”

Launched Into Loras: The Perspective of a First Year by BERNADETTE MERCURIO staff writer

As a 4-week-old freshman, I still have much to learn. However, I have come to love the vibrant campus life in this short time period. One of the perks of being a first year is the friendly upperclassmen. They are willing to help you find your classes and invite you to campus events. I have met some of my favorite upperclassmen just by chilling in Spiritual Life and attending freshmen events. Freshmen also have peer advisors to turn to for advice. I went to a required meeting with my peer advisor and left with an impromptu plan to go to the gym together. My new amounts of free time enable me to make my own schedule outside of class. I have learned that time management matters when you have copious amounts of free time in college. I can choose to go to the gym, library, mass, or any of the numerous club meetings. We have so many active clubs here that it shocked me because I did not experience that much in my small high school. Dorm life is also a huge plus in building community, especially in

the newly renovated, air-conditioned Beckman Hall. Watching Cars while eating microwaved mac and cheese really solidifies relationships. Getting around campus is much easier with the two skywalks located in the heart of Loras. I had to explore the Alumni Campus Center (ACC) to figure out where the Ruffalo skywalk entrance and exit were located. The library, Athletic Wellness Center (AWC), and ACC connect to each other through two skywalks. They will definitely be useful in the wintertime. Of course, I cannot forget the

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generous freebies and prizes I have already received from attending bingo nights, club events, and scavenger hunts. Campus life is not all there is to college; students do need to study. But first, let me rewatch Cars.

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Sep 20, 2022

LULAC and Latinx Heritage Month by ANDREW MARTINEZ LULAC president

Tiempo de Celebracion! September 15th officially kicked off Latinx Heritage Month in the United States! Latinx Heritage Month celebrates the larger Latinx community in honoring the stories and contributions the Latinx community has had in our country and world. Loras kicked off the celebration by displaying the 7 flags representing the Latinx identities and cultures we are honored to have as part of our student body at the Keane Hill Patio. Those include Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, México, Panamá, and Puerto Rico. As we continue to celebrate these next few weeks, we must remind ourselves of the importance of educating ourselves through the different experiences and events both LULAC and the Center for Inclusion and Advocacy have to offer! We’re excited to celebrate our 5th Annual “Somos Duhawks” (We are Duhawks) Soccer Game in partnership with Loras Athletics on September 24th, 2022. Here we will not only be cheering on our Duhawk Soccer Teams but will be giving free Somos Duhawks shirts to the first 50 fans at each game and giving out free tacos from a local Latinx-owned business, El Paisano. We will also be continuing our annual Tri-College Latinx Night Out at the Smokestack downtown Dubuque on September 28th. Here we invite all students from Loras, UD, and Clarke for a night of baile! That same week LULAC will be attending the Dubuque Latinx Fiesta hosted by the Loras Center for Inclusion and Advocacy. We invite everyone on October 1st to the Smokestack to join us for live music, free food, performances, and more! LULAC will also be putting on a Latinx Spotlight on our Instagram for everyone to nominate and recognize the Latinx faces on campus. Check DuConnect for a link now until September 30th to nominate a Latinx individual on campus. We hope to see you through these next few weeks interacting with our social media and educating yourselves through these amazing experiences. We also invite you to educate yourselves by attending LULAC meetings, see our social media for more information! Happy Latinx Heritage y Somos Duhawks!

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Duhawks Writing with Duhawks by KEEGAN A GODWIN executive editor

Do you need extra help writing a paper? Do you have a big final written exam that you need to get a good grade on? Do you go to Loras? Well, if you answered yes to any of those questions, you need to go to the Writing Center! The Writing Center is directed by Dr. Naomi Clark who has been with our Loras community for eight years. For students who are unfamiliar with the Writing Center, to schedule an appointment, you can search the Writing Center on IQ and log in using the same credentials as your laptop to sign in. Once in, you can easily book a time with any Writing Center tutor. The Writing Center is designed to help “students on any of their writing projects including research papers and reflections…it could be many kinds of things like brainstorming ideas… The Writing Center offers all kinds of support. We also offer help on revisions, maybe a student got feedback and they are unsure how to make those revisions and they need some support”, Dr. Clark says. Writing Center appointments are

available both online and in person. The online appointments are both synchronized and asynchronous. Both of those options are suitable for anyone’s type of schedule. So, if you are an extremely busy student, the Writing Center can still fit into your schedule. The tutors at the Writing Center are students who have taken many of the classes that other students have taken. Dr. Clark says the tutors have “had lots of success in writing and they are also trained to help and assist students with their writing projects.” So if you have an upcoming paper that you need help with, do not hesitate to reach out to the Writing Center!

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The Writing Center offers all kinds of support. We also offer help on revisions, maybe a student received feeback...and they need some support Dr. Naomi Clark

Writing Center Director

Sep 20, 2022

Duhawk Dispatch Number One by AVA BRADLEY student government president

Hello Duhawks! My name is Ava Bradley and I am Student Government President. In each edition of the Lorian, Student Government will host the Duhawk Dispatch where we will update you on what we are working on. This week, I want to inform you about the functions of Student Government and what we do. Student Government is the liaison between students, student leaders, and campus administration. We are the voice of students with an emphasis on Housing; Athletics and Recreation; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Campus Life; and Academics. Student Government also works directly with organizations in terms of funding, recognition, and leadership development. We are located on the 5th floor of the Alumni Campus

Center in Room 592. Student Government also sponsors The Nest (ACC 590) if you are in need of any supplies or meeting space for your organization. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about anything on campus, stop by our office (592 ACC) or email us at Student. Government@loras.edu. See you in the next edition!

Whoever answers the questions correctly and messages us on social media first will win a prize!

Loras History Trivia! Question 1: What year was the first Lorian newspaper published? a. 1920 b. 1922 c. 1933 d. 1934 Question 2: What year did Loras College become Co-Ed? a. 1971 b. 1958 c. 1964 d. 1947 Question 3: What year did President Collins graduate Loras? a. 1984 b. 1985 c. 1980 d. 1981

Question 4: What year was the first football game played at the Rock Bowl? a. 1935 b. 1937 c. 1939 d. 1940 Question 5: What year was Christ the King Chapel built? a. 1946 b. 1921 c. 1909 d. 1955 Question 6: What year was Dewey first drawn? a. 1919 b. 1927 c. 1930 d. 1962

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