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The holidays are coming
White supremecy stickers found in Dubuque
by SERGIO PEREZ college diversity officer & advisor to the president
Duhawks – we are at the start of the holiday season and soon we’ll be able to joyfully celebrate sacred traditions with those most important to us. At Loras College, we know the importance of traditions with our annual celebrations of Turkey Day, Advent, and Christmas. What we often don’t realize is that there are days that hold joy and traditions for individuals who aren’t Christian. Some traditions include Diwali, the famed Indian “Festival of Lights” celebrating the victory of good over evil. Diwali was celebrated Nov. 14. Diwali is celebrated by many but primarily celebrated by members of the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain traditions. Our Buddhist siblings celebrate Bodhi Day on Dec. 8. Bodhi Day honors the day in which Siddhartha Gautama sat underneath the Bodhi tree and attained enlightenment officially becoming Buddha. Hanukkah is celebrated by the Jewish community starting on Dec. 10 through Dec. 18. This tradition commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, also known as the festival of lights. Kwanzaa is a week long tradition honoring African American/Black heritage from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” meaning “first fruits of the harvest.” The celebration was first started after the Watts Riots in California. All this to say that there are so many different traditions and holidays in the coming days that we ought to be curious to learn more about them and make space for them alongside the holidays and traditions we hold close to our hearts. With so much division, a curious eye can help build bridges across different groups. No matter the traditions – so many faiths point to positive values, behaviors, and hopes for the future. While I don’t hold any particular faith tradition myself these days, I do know that any positive prayer, any positive celebration, any tradition and it’s hopes are a blessing I welcome, and all should welcome to their lives. Enjoy the holidays ahead of us and take time to get to know other traditions. Remember- a google search costs us nothing and can give us a key to a more loving and understanding world. Vamos Duhawks!
by EMMA HENNESSY staff writer
photo by JON QUINN
Sophomore Keegan Godwin administers a self-COVID test. COVID-19 has infected nearly 8,000 people in Dubuque County. The state of Iowa has recorded more than 191,000 cases since the global pandemic outbreak.
Vaccines on the horizon by JON QUINN
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A biotechnolog y f irm called Moderna has developed a vaccine that was found to be about 95 percent e f f e c t i v e i n p re v e nt i n g COVID-19. This is the second vaccine in the past week to have over 90 percent effectiveness. Pfizer, a pharmaceutical giant, was the first to report their vaccine last week. After 10 months of COVID-19 in the United States, we are seeing another surge in cases right when people are traveling for Thanksgiving, and other holidays. The vaccine is great news during a raging pandemic. “Today is a great day for science and humanity. The first set of results from our Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trail provides the initial evidence of our vaccine’s ability to prevent COVID-19,” said Dr. Albert Bourla, Pfizer chairman and CEO. Although these results from the vaccine come in the first interim analysis, the initial results are far better than expected. The FDA stated earlier that they’d be content with a 50 percent effectiveness. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) commented saying that he’d be happy with a 70 percent effectiveness. The testing of the vaccine enrolled 43,538 participants. Of those enrolled, only 94 individuals tested positive for COVID-19.
The Pfizer press release states “After discussion with the FDA, the companies recently elected to drop the 32-case interim analysis and conduct the first interim analysis at a minimum 62 cases. Upon the conclusion of those discussions, the evaluable case count reached 94 and the DMC performed its first analysis on all cases. The case split between vaccinated individuals and those who received the placebo indicates a vaccine efficacy rate above 90%, at 7 days after the second dose.” In the Iowa state alone, there is a record high for current hospitalizations for COVID-19 patients totaling 1,279. Dubuque C ounty currently has 50 individuals hospitalized. Unfortunately, Dubuque also has a test positivity rate of about 24.8 percent over a 14-day average. There are currently 3,082 active cases of COVID-19 in the Dubuque County, in addition to six long-term care facility outbreaks. The long-term care facilities include Dubuque Specialty Care (6 positives, 2 recoveries), Luther Manor Communities (76 positives, 18 recoveries), ManorCare Health Services (11 positives, 5 recoveries), MercyOne Dyersville Care (35 positives, 5 recoveries), Shady Rest Care Center (7 positives, 2 recoveries), and Sunnycrest Manor (21 positive cases, 18 recoveries). Free, local COVID-19 testing options include two Test Iowa clinics in Dubuque County for all Iowa residents. continued on Page 2
On Nov. 9, Dubuque authorities discovered white supremacist stickers at the McAleece Sports Complex and on lamp posts at The Veterans Memorial Parking Plaza in Chaplain Schmitt Island. These stickers were immediately removed. This act of vandalism was done by a group that has been labeled as a hate group by Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti-Defamation League. According to city officials, they are refusing to publicly identify this white nationalist group in order to avoid giving them the media attention they are looking for. “There is no place in our society for white supremacists and I condemn this behavior on behalf of the City Council and our community. Furthermore, to attempt to promote such an un-American concept near a veterans memorial is an affront to our veterans and their sacrifices to protect our nation,” Mayor Roy D. Buol states. “I disagree with the way the city is deciding to handle this situation, choosing not to publicly identify the group because they don’t want to give the white supremacist group the attention it seeks. It’s honestly the most disturbing way of handling this situation.” Junior Jailani Harris, President of the Loras Forward Thinking and an advocate for Black Lives Matter and Equality, gives her perspective: “the people of Dubuque who did not see the signs have no idea what the signs said or what group put them up. This is bad, we have no idea the kind of people we may be around…Proud Boys? The KKK? But I strongly believe that if the roles were switched, if a black man put up signs demonstrating hate toward white people, we’d be having a different conversation.” Harris goes on to say, “As a black woman studying here in Dubuque, I know that racism is everywhere. Day after day it gets closer to home. Honestly, I am just worried about my black and brown peers. I hope they stay strong during these hard times fighting against racism, a fight we won’t give up on.” This crime is still being investigated and anyone with any information is asked to call (563) 589-4410 or anonymously provide information at www.cityofdubuque.org/police.
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We rise together: Loras fearless by DR. JOHN EBY professor of history
It’s a painful thing to criticize those we love. It’s a loving thing to walk with them on the hesitant, painful path of confession, remorse, and repair. I’m proud that Loras College has begun to shine its Catholic identity like a beacon from the hilltop of reconciliation, addressing not only a social need but a sacramental duty. Reconciliation is hard – on the personal level and on the social level. It’s so hard that when we’re hit by claims of wrongdoing by our family members, by ourselves, by our country, or by our churches, we instinctively interpret them as attacks, hunker down, and arm for combat. The sacrament of reconciliation, however, invites us into a posture of compassionate companionship rather than the crouch of combat. This sacrament is a unique gift Catholicism offers our society, so strained by civil tension and historic harms. Catholic reconciliation is a sacrament in which God demonstrates his love and mercy toward us through a ritual of confession and penance. This vehicle of God’s generosity and compassion reminds us that our wrongdoings do not define us if we are open to learn and grow, they only define us when we become hard-hearted toward others and chisel identities in stone. Reconciliation is about hope. Hope is about becoming better by grace. Becoming better is not an individual thought exercise, but happens in partnership with God and our communities. We rise together. Reconciliation is part of Loras’ identity as a Catholic College. We do not run in fear from new perspectives or hunker down for a fight to protect ourselves, the Church, or God from revelations of history. God does not need our protection and the only way the Church or Catholic institutions like Loras are harmed is if they fail to heed
God’s command to love one’s neighbor, do justice, and love mercy. Though we are grieved in the k now le dge t hat Bishop L oras was a slaveowner and appalled that the American Catholic Church often accepted slavery as an institution and legitimized many cases of human bondage, we do not run into the shadows of denial. Instead, the beacon of reconciliation leads us to speak honestly of the past, acknowledge the harmful legacies of our forefathers, and march confidently toward repairing relationships with the marginalized – a preferential option for the poor. We need a kenosis (self-emptying) t h e ol o g y, i ns t e a d of t h e d i s e a s e d theologies of identity and consumption that lead us to exploit our fellow humans and the good earth. A kenosis theology invites us to have courage to face truth. It encourages strength, rather than frightened efforts to protect our identities by ignoring the oppressed. It insists we share from our abundance (Matt 10:8 – “what you receive as gift, give as gift”) rather than hoard it through frenzied fantasies of scarcity in the midst of abundance. It demands that we acknowledge the sins of our fathers even as we remember our debt to them with gratitude; that we confess our love for our neighbor by tending to their beaten body by the roadside, honoring stories of trauma at the hands of those who built things for our advantage. It means that we reach out sacramentally to the poor and marginalized – to Christ in them – to seek forgiveness by walking with them on the road to repair. Then we’ll see Marie Louise praying for us, Loras, and for Bishop Matthias.
Travel trips during a pandemic by JON QUINN executive editor
As the holiday season approaches, it forces everyone to make a decision; to travel or not to travel. For several students deciding to travel, this would be the first time traveling during a global pandemic. It’s in the best interest of anyone who wants this pandemic to end, to travel safely. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says “Travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.” The CDC continues their point and explains that people can still spread the virus, even if they feel well. They also warn that any passengers one travels with may also spread the virus to other people including family members, friends, and the community for 14 days after you were exposed. Lastly, don’t travel if you are sick or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Wi t h t h e e n d o f t h e s e m e s t e r approaching, the majority of students will have to go home at some point. The CDC strongly recommends that everyone traveling should wear a mask, specifically on public transportations. In some parts of the nation, like New York City and Utah, if you are caught on public transportation without a mask, you’ll face consequences in forms of fines. Additionally, small gatherings have been linked to the growing number of COVID-19 cases. It can be important to find other considerations for celebrating the holidays with friends and family without contributing to the spread of COVID-19. “Celebrating virtually or with member
of your own household (who are consistently taking measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19) poses t h e l ow e s t r i s k f o r spread. In-person gatherings that bring together family members or friends from different households, including college students returning home, pose varying levels of risk,” according to the CDC. The CDC recommends considering the community levels of COVID-19. High levels in the community can increase the risk of transmitting or contracting COVID-19. Additionally, exposure during travel should be limited. If you’re driving, try to make it to your destination without stopping. If you need to stop, be swift and responsible with your behaviors. Additional topics to consider while traveling are location of the gathering, duration of the gathering, number and crowding of people at the gathering, b ehaviors of attendees prior to the gathering, and behaviors of attendees during the gathering. Social distancing, mask-wearing, and hand-washing will contribute to decreasing the spread of COVID-19. The CDC also recommends encouraging guests to bring their own food and drink for their own consumption and for members of their own household; avoid potluck-style gatherings. Wearing a mask while preparing food or serving food to others who don’t live in your household is another helpful tip to reducing the spread. It is listed on the CDC website that it is likely we won’t have access to the vaccine until January or later.
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The first location is Epic Health and Wellness. In order to be tested at this location, you first have to take the Test Iowa assessment at www.testiowa. com. All testing at this location is by appointment, Monday
through Friday. After taking the assessment, call 563.583.6595 to schedule an appointment, or schedule online at Epichealth.net. The second free testing location is Grand River Medical Group at their Respirator y
Clinic location, 1400 University Ave., Apt. #6. They’re open from Mondays – Thursdays, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. and Fridays from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. by appointment only. Schedule online on the Test Iowa website after completing the
questionnaire at www.testiowa. com. You will receive a QR code and may request an appointment at a local clinic location. No appointments can be made over the phone. Drive-up testing is not offered at this location.
Nationally, the United States has a total of over 11.1 million cases with about 246 thousand deaths. Worldwide, there is a total of 54.2 million cases and 1.31 million deaths.
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Concessions: An extensive tradition by DEVYN SHEA Staff writer
Over sixty major candidates have conceded in presidential elections, or at the very least, accepted the results. Here is a look into concessions in presidential election history. In recent histor y three presidents have lost reelection. Gerald Ford (1976), Jimmy Carter (1980) and George H.W. Bush (1992). All of them conceded and wished for a peaceful transition of power, Carter even wished for “the best one in history” regarding a transition of power, according to C-SPAN. During the 1976 Presidential Election, Ford had lost the popular vote and the election came down to two or three states, yet when all the votes were counted, he accepted his fate. In the 1800s there were two cases of candidates losing close elections. In 1824, Andrew Jackson won the popular vote and the most electoral votes but did not get the necessary number of electoral votes needed to be president. Second place finisher John Quincy Adams cut a backroom deal with another candidate, Henry Clay, for Clay’s electoral votes. Adams went on to win the presidency and Jackson conceded. In 1876, many votes were invalidated in Florida, benefiting the Republican candidate Rutherford B. Hayes. Hayes won the election by one electoral vote, and many thought that there would be riots in the streets. This was
not the case, however. Stephen J. Tilden, the democratic candidate, conceded the election to Hayes and because of the closeness of the election, Hayes compromised and put a democrat in his cabinet. This avoided the possibility of chaos in the streets. In 2000, the outcome of the election was taken all the way to the Supreme Court. The court effectively stopped the recount in Florida (the state that would decide the winner) and because of this, George Bush had won the election. Vice President Al Gore conceded the election a day later. In 2004, the election came down to Ohio. John Kerry, the democratic candidate, had won one swing state by less than a percent and Bush won two states by less than a percent. The final state that would decide the election was Ohio, where Bush had won by over two percent. Kerry conceded the race. In both 2008 and 2012, Republicans John McCain and Mitt Romney conceded their races. In 2016, Hillary Clinton conceded, although she did get a recount to go through in Wisconsin, it only gave her an additional 713 votes and Trump an additional 844 votes. She had lost the state by roughly 22,000 votes. This year, the President of the United States Donald J. Trump has not conceded. He has called the election “rigged,” according to a tweet cited by the Associated Press, because of voter fraud. The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank, has a database for all the recent proven cases of voter fraud going back to at least 2004. Since
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2004, there have been 1,298 cases of voter fraud. That’s an average of 162.25 cases of voter fraud for every election (including midterms). It is most likely we will find cases of voter fraud this year. If the trend is correct, there will be no more than 200 during this election. The Trump campaign has filed lawsuits against Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. In Michigan, the Trump campaign requested to stop the counting of ballots in Detroit; this was denied by a state judge according to the Wall Street Journal. In Pennsylvania, the secretary of state stated that she will not have the state conduct a recount. In Arizona, a Trump campaign lawyer dropped charges towards the state. In Georgia, the state is conducting a recount, while Wisconsin could be following suit in the future. Even if Trump won those states, he couldn’t win the election, because they wouldn’t get him to 270 electoral votes. Also, even if those states found more votes, there most likely wouldn’t be enough votes to win the states. In Georgia, Biden has a lead of roughly 14,000 and a lead of 20,000 in Wisconsin (similar to Trump’s lead over Clinton in 2016). The Trump campaign’s accusations of voter fraud should be taken with a grain of salt. Although, yes, there will likely be cases of voter fraud this year, saying voter fraud determined the outcome of the election is a false accusation and a dangerous one at that. The President lost and it’s time to move on.
Red-baiting: A threat to liberty Right wing false claims of communism is a threat to democracy
by CONOR KELLY opinion editor
For several decades now, Republican operatives have been labeling Democratic politicians as socialists or simply socialistic in their policies. In particular, former President Barack Obama was targeted by conservatives as being a socialist, with one writer, Aaron Klein, writing an entire book dedicated to that premise. Rush Limbaugh, the famed conservative radio host, lambasted then-candidate Mitt Romney for his unwillingness to call Obama a socialist on his website. Such a response, of course, doesn’t accurately represent the ideological perspective that Obama held and dismayed many legitimate socialists–Marxist or otherwise. Even now, Biden is being accused of supporting socialists. But more than that, they were part of a dark history within the American right-wing sphere that continues to this day. It is part of an endless cycle of red-baiting. Red-baiting is, as Webster’s defines it, “the act of attacking or persecuting as a Communist or as communistic.” While generally accurate, such a definition is limited insofar as it ignores the potential abuse of calling someone a socialist and its malicious past. For one, red-baiting isn’t merely accusing someone of being a socialist, but it is also part of a means by which right-wing activists have sought to undermine criticism of the American body politic, past and present. One of the most violent examples of this was in 1919 when Black activists were murdered in a massive wave of political violence carried out by white racists. Many of these Black activists were veterans of the First World War, and they were demanding equal rights from the government that they served with their blood and tears. Instead of giving the rights which all Americans
are entitled to, these heroes were murdered in the streets of Chicago, Charleston, Knoxville, Omaha and in Washington D.C. itself. By no means were these the only cities from where riots and massacres occurred, but they are some of the most notable. In Chicago alone, 39 people were killed and the police in the city refused to arrest the man who was alleged to have killed Eugene Williams. Stoning in the city were well-documented with journalists such as Jun Fujita, getting up-close pictures of the violence. Accusations that Black activists were part of a Communist plot were widespread and were used to justify extensive political violence against Black Americans, hence the name ‘Red Summer’. Southern Newspapers were particularly egregious in their biased coverage. Communism was white America’s way to justify the violence and served to perpetuate white supremacy both in the North and in America abroad. As the rise of Bolshevism in the Soviet Union resulted in a new regime, white Americans saw the rising demographic shifts coming from the Great Migration, as an extension of socialist plots. The New York Times went so far as to blame the riots on “Soviet Influence.” Representative James F. Byrnes of South Carolina claimed that newspapers such as “Crisis Magazine” and “The Messenger,” were part of a newly established Comitern effort to spread anti-American ideas. Conveniently for white supremacists like Byrnes, these outlets were printing articles by Black Americans. J. Edgar Hoover, one of the founders of the FBI, promoted these conspiracy theories that never materialized. These conspiracy theories were so dangerous that they resulted in the infamous Palmer Raids, a set of political motivated raids that resulted in the arrest and deportation of anywhere from 6,000 to 10,000 Americans. These abuses were so extensive that it resulted in a serious debate about the dangers of the FBI. Years
later, Hoover would try to undermine Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this same line of attack, along with the infamous George Wallace. This baiting would not end in 1919, it continued. In 1938, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), a witchhunting body dedicated to hunting c om mu n i st s and ot he r supp o s e d ly subversive groups, came to power. They targeted civil rights organizations such as SNYC, a movement of young Black activists, largely devastating the group with their relentless persecution. Racist politicians like James Eastland used fear of Communism in order to target the NAACP, seeping his putrid accusations into the mainstream body politic. The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, aka SNCC, was also targeted by red-baiters and HUAC. All of this was meant to disturb liberals into opposing civil rights activism, and in doing so, served to perpetuate the status quo, if not in intent then in consequence. Eventually, HUAC would fall in 1975. But the damage was done. Countless organizations had to dance to the tune of red-baiting. Lives were ruined, the Constitution was ignored and the American people were worse off for it. Fast forward to today, red-baiting is still a part of our society. Slanders and broad generalizations about the ‘radical left,’ and socialists are spreading like a cancer and it serves only to silence criticism. Whatever your political opinion, it is critical that you learn from the past, and not repeat the sins of our predecessors. Fear of the Left allowed the FBI to treat a hero, MLK, like a monster. It allowed white Americans to justify their racialized mass-murder of Black veterans whose only sin was demanding their rights. If you truly want to live in a free country, beware the red-baiter. He is a slimy monster, and if given the opportunity, he will turn you against the liberties that you once held dear.
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Disney animal evolution part 7 by SARWAN MOGHAMIS staff writer
The elder Fleck and Ryan turned Richard into the best king that the animal society ever had. King Richard’s brother, Prince John, was filled with jealously towards his brother. He tricked Richard into going on a trip that took him far away from Sherwood Forest. With Richard gone, John took leadership over the forest. John was the complete opposite of his brother. While Richard was nurturing and accepting of all classes, John was selfish and greedy. He taxed all the citizens of Sherwood Forest to the point where everyone was poor or thrown in prison for not being able to pay. Robin Hood, a fox, and Little John, a bear, were the first outlaws that stood against the injustice. They stole from the rich and gave to the poor, or in other words, they stole from Prince John and gave to the citizens. Robin was able to steal back all the citizens’ riches. Shortly after Robin’s victory, Richard returned. He had John thrown in prison and brought order back to the land.
Life didn’t exactly go back to normal. The effects of Prince John’s rule weakened the land. There was a significant shortage of resources and citizens were slowly dying. Richard discovered the mysterious island of Motunui and learned that they had an endless supply of resources. Robin Hood and Little John were sent to Motunui to steal some supplies. Moana, the new chief of the island, spotted the two and attacked. The two outlaws were largely outnumbered. Little John sacrificed his life to give Robin a chance to escape. Robin returned to Sherwood Forest and told King Richard of the devastating loss of Little John. This was not the first time the humans took an animal life. Richard, filled with rage, declared war against the humans, specifically the people of Motunui. During this time, Maui was still discovering himself. His search led him to Jamestown, where he met with the enchanted willow tree now known as Grandmother Pocahontas. She expressed her concern about the war between humans and animals. She revealed that only Maui can put
an end to the fight. He had been given a powerful gift by Te Fiti when he was transformed into a demigod. The animals of Sherwood Forest charged into Motunui. Moana gathered her troops and charged toward the animals. Richard faced off against Moana in a ruthless sword fight. As the fight between the two intensified, Maui arrived before any more violence accrued. He released his powerful gift. His gift was a memory that inhabited everyone’s minds, but not his memory, the memory of Pocahontas’ great grandfather Mowgli. Moana and Richard are shown the unity between humans and animals through Mowgli’s relationship with Baloo the Bear. The two had a meaningful relationship like no other. The two societies gazed into those memories and decided to put an end to their feud. The point of this series was to illustrate the importance and the need for unity between two opposing sides. If fictional humans and animals can find common ground, then so can we. Hopefully one day we can all remember that we’re all one.
CLIMBING RAIN by JOSH VOGT staff writer
The squirrel raced swiftly by Moved so fast it could fly Racing up the nearby pine Even though the sun won’t shine Rain comes down across the plains Down and down but never drains To the base of the tree it arrives Up it scrambles, but falls and dives Refusing to give up and quit The squirrel does not stop to sit Rushing back up at the tree Fast as though trying to flee Quickly to the top it flies Where it will wait until the rain dies.
Review of “The Great British Baking Show”
The Seven Chakras: How to care for them
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by AVERY WICKERSHAM
“The Great British Baking” show, available on Netflix, is just as described by the title: great, and most definitely British. For anyone who watches baking shows in their spare time, this would be one to watch if you are looking for a peaceful, soothing show to have on in the background. Cooking shows such as “Hell’s Kitchen” turn the tension level to a boil with the competitive and aggressive commentary made by chef extraordinaire, Gordon Ramsey. In contrast to the highstakes set of “Hell’s Kitchen,” “The Great British Baking Show” takes place in a quiet, pristine, and decidedly less aggressive white tent situated in the lovely countryside of Berkshire, England. Many shots are taken of the setting of the show, and it seems like something out of a fairy-tale—rolling hills of green grass, beautiful sunshine, wildflowers poking through the soil, and leafy trees. It’s a wonderful, peaceful setting for the show. Even more peaceful is the way the actual competition is set up. Not to be cliché, but “The Great British Baking Show” seems angelic in comparison to “Hell’s Kitchen.” When watching the British hit, the judges–Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry, to name a few–are very kind to the contestants, who are also kind to each other despite the overarching competition. In multiple episodes, contestants help each other out, which isn’t necessarily encouraged but is also not denied. The show, while much more idyllic than others, is still a competition. There are contestants that are sent home each week. However, the judges are much more emotional about sending contestants home, often times crying along with the contestant. It’s quite touching. The challenges from the show are quite interesting. There is the signature bake, the technical bake, and the showstopper bake. Each one is designed to showcase the baker, or reveal their lacking skills, and is high-stakes. The signature bake is individualized for each baker. The technical bake asks the baker to prove their skills. The showstopper bake asks each contestant to provide their absolute best work. Because of the diversity of the show, there is always a wide array of goodies. The recipes from “The Great British Baking Show” look absolutely delectable, and many of them can be found at https:// thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk/recipes/. The website also includes finalists from each season and links to their shop. Sweet and savory recipes abound, including recipes for tea (which, of course, just makes sense), desserts, lunches, and special pastries. The website is a wonderful reflection of the show and provides another place for fans to visit. Ultimately, “The Great British Baking Show” is something worth getting invested in. It’s advised not to watch on an empty stomach, and if you feel the urge to bake, try a recipe from the show!
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“I hope you have a great day!” The idea of bringing a positive mindset and energy to your day could be explained by having free-flowing chakras. Chakra translates to “‘wheel’ in Sanskrit, and you can imagine them like wheels of free-flowing positive energy.” According to mindbodygreen.com, the chakras are considered “the main energy centers of the body.” There are seven chakras, each of them in connection with a different part of your body. There is the root chakra, sacral chakra, solar plexus, chakra, heart chakra, throat chakra, third eye chakra, and the crown chakra. The first three chakras are the root, sacral, and solar plexus chakras. All of the chakras work their way through your body to create a free flowing stream of energy: Root Chakra: “The root chakra, or Muladhara, is located at the base of your spine. It provides you with a base or foundation for life, and it helps you feel grounded and able to withstand challenges…” Sacral Chakra: “The sacral chakra, or Svadhisthana, is located just below your belly button. This chakra is responsible for your sexual and creative energy. It’s also linked to how you relate to your emotions as well as the emotions of others.” Solar Plexus Chakra- The third chakra, the solar plexus chakra, or “Manipura,” “is located in your stomach area. It’s responsible for confidence and self-esteem, as well as helping you feel in control of your life.” The last four chakras are the heart chakra, throat chakra, third eye chakra, and crown chakra: Heart Chakra: “The heart chakra, or Anahata, is located near your heart, in the center of your chest.” This chakra represents our ability to love and show
compassion to ourselves and others. Throat Chakra: “The throat chakra, or Vishuddha, is located in your throat. This chakra has to do with our ability to communicate verbally.” Third Eye Chakra: “The third eye chakra, or Ajna, is located between your eyes.” This chakra represents our gut instinct as the third eye represents our intuitive nature and imagination. Crown Chakra: “The crown chakra, or Sahasrara, is located at the top of your head.” This particular chakra “represents your spiritual connection to yourself, others, and the universe.” This chakra also represents what makes our purpose in life, what are we here to achieve, create, and be in our lifetime? As there are many chakras, there are many ways to take care of them as well. The most important thing to remember is that each chakra has a different healing process, each with different nutrition as well. The idea of releasing negative energy is a huge part for each of them. According to chopra.com, in order to heal and replenish your chakras there are certain sounds, nutrition, and environmental elements you must look to. In association with the first three chakras: Root Chakra: “The root chakra has elements associated with earth, so walking barefoot in the sand, grass, or dirt can be beneficial. Any time spent in nature is helpful for this chakra.” It’s recommended continued on Page 6
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Vilstram part 2 by JOSH VOGT staff writer
Vilstram dropped down off the rusted metal rungs of the ladder into the cavernous sewer system, only to find a shadowy silhouette leaning against the wall to his right, letting loose a nervous chuckle. Daelin was a taller, leaner man, but muscled to a point that it seemed unusual for his body. Vilstram was sure he was taking some kind of enhancing drug but was frighteningly considering that Daelin was just that scary on his own. The older man’s coat was just like a classic pirate’s long coat, though a stranger mossy green color, with black flower petals all across it. He wore a pair of darker, thin glasses that rested fairly lower on his nose, just above his thin, well-trimmed goatee, the only hair he had on his entire head. “Finally come to accept my offer, Squirrel?” he demanded more than asked, crossing his arms and stepping away from the wall. “You know I hate that name,” Vilstram sighed. “But you climb just like a—” Daelin stopped as he saw Vilstram’s expression, shrugging. “Well, the offer?” “Uh, well, not exactly yes, but not exactly–” “We’ve got a good thing going tonight if you want in,” he insisted, lifting something from his coat pocket and tossing it across the floor where
it landed with a thud. “We’re going to take them from everywhere at once.” Vilstram picked up the item, a small bundle of leathers, and inspected it cautiously before Daelin gave him a very motivating glare of impatience. Inside the bundle was a pair of glasses that looked very strange, with a harder, much darker glass that he had not much seen before this moment. He’d heard stories of it, and of its mystical properties, but nobody really believed they were real. As far as the stories went, they allowed you to look through things, whether darkness, three feet of solid rock, or…a snowstorm. “You’re going to use these to make a move on the guard, aren’t you?” Vilstram demanded. “No, boy, we’re not imbeciles. We’d never survive a direct confrontation with the entirety of the empire’s garrison here, and there’s no chance they’re anything but holed up in that damn Palace of theirs. No, we’re going to hit every shop, every traveler foolish enough to be stuck outside during the storm that’s coming… everyone. We’ll bleed the damn imperials dry and turn this in our favor.” “This doesn’t sound like simple crimes anymore,” Vilstram noted. “What exactly are we planning here?” “Ah, so you have accepted my offer,” Daelin smiled.
“Well, I suppose so.” “Then I can be frank. This is not and has never been a gang war. We have far loftier aspirations, Squirrel. Designs on ruling, making this whole country a better place for everyone involved.” “But, what we’re doing tonight just sounds so violently opposite of that,” Vilstram frowned. “You’ll do what you’re told and we’ll all get out of this very rich indeed. It’s money we’ll need if we’re to stand a fighting chance against the might of the empire,” Daelin demanded. “Meet me at the location marked on the leathers your glasses were in. Don’t be late.” Vilstram looked down at the leathers, noting the location he was supposed to meet…someone, he supposed, and when he looked up to say something to Daelin, the man was nowhere to be found. He shouldn’t have expected his old friend to ever make something easy for him or stick around to answer his questions. He made his way down the south tunnels of the sewers, looking for the ladder that would lead to his place. A couple of hundred feet down he was making his way up the rickety old ladder into a large, open warehouse that had been abandoned six years ago. The place was still full of old crates, marked with the magical arcane eye sigil of the empire, long-forgotten cargo that nobody seemed to care enough to come and get. He’d tied an old tarp between two of the taller boxes, making a hammock
hanging up for a bed. Across the floor were scattered dozens of things he had collected over the years, from jewels dropped in the trash by those too rich to see their worth, to simple dolls that he had thought looked cool and deserving of a home. He took a magic match from one of the nearby crates and snapped a few inches above it, causing it to spark up with a light blueish light, thanking the gods the empire was so obsessed with their extensive research into magic and related items. He used the match to light candles around the warehouse before it went out, grateful for its extended duration, given his supply was running low. Vilstram sat upon his hammock, relaxing as he thought about what they might ask him to do tonight and debating if they were genuinely fighting for the people, given that they were attacking the people instead of the guard. He understood the idea of crippling the economy but didn’t understand how that would help himself or others like him. Vilstram wouldn’t mind it if they were targeting military installments or caravans, or… something that a revolution would go after. He wondered if Daelin thought him an idiot, or if the plan was just so far beyond his understanding of tactics. Either way, he was out of time and out of food, so he decided that he would at least show up and give it a chance. Daelin had enough of his trust to at least hear him out and see what was really going on.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Sarah Landerholm by ROSE GOTTSCHALK executive copy editor
Sarah is a senior originally from Rockton, IL, and is double-majoring in English: Literature and Creative Writing. She has been involved in things like The Lorian, Literary Society, and is a Peer Transfer Mentor.
Why did you choose Loras?
What struck me about Loras, and what continues to strike me, is the genuineness of this college, its authentic commitment to being a place that is focused on its students and their success. When I came for a campus visit, I saw that immediately. I was met with staff and faculty who wanted to know my interests and aspirations, and how they could help me achieve those things at Loras, whether through classes, majors, or club organizations. I knew from the outset that as much as I was invested in Loras, Loras was invested in me.
What has been your favorite class, and why? There have been so many, but I’d have to say that my favorite was Dr. Auge’s Lit of Oppression/Resistance. I took the class purely because it sounded interesting and I really enjoy Dr. Auge as a professor, but I think of all the classes that I’ve taken, that course expanded my worldview most. Understanding how dominant cultures
oppress, and in turn, how the oppressed resist domination, offered me insight into experiences and ways of life that I have never known and will likely never know. The class shaped my outlook on my own life, one that has not experienced the guerrilla warfare and governmental terrorism of the Guatemalan Civil War, the gulags of Russia, or the Nazi occupation of Vichy France. It is only through the literature that recounts the lived experiences of those who endured these horrors that I am able to connect and engage with such events, and Lit of Oppression/ Resistance gave me that chance to connect.
What is your favorite Loras memory?
The one that keeps coming to mind is the musical that the Loras faculty and staff put on. It wasn’t so much the musical itself that I remember, although it was really well done, but the end, when they sang John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” but replaced the lyrics with Loras-themed wording. It was at that moment, sitting among peers as professors and staff belted out John Denver, that Loras really, truly felt like home, like a place that I would one day miss and want to return to.
Chicken Nugget Monday or Taco Tuesday?
Personally, I’m a Pasta Thursday gal, but if I have to pick, Tacos all the way.
What is your favorite location on campus?
There’s no exact room or place, but I love the walk down Loras Blvd. from Keane to Hoffman. Something about seeing Loras silhouetted against the backdrop of bluffs and the Mississippi river always catches me in my step.
If you could sum up your Loras experience in one word, what would it be and why?
Being concise is not my strong suit, but to distill my experience here down to one word, I think it would be “bildungsroman,” a high-flown word for a coming of age story. Here at Loras, I feel that I’ve found my voice, learned to “know thyself,” as the Delphic saying goes, and come to understand my role in the world. My years here have been my formative years, and although I know that my formation is still somewhat incomplete, Loras gave me a foundation that I would not have otherwise. Loras helped me come of age, understand myself, and in turn, the world.
What is some advice you would give to someone starting their Loras journey? I would tell them to lean into Loras, lean into both the good and the bad. Embrace Café food (one day you’ll miss Chicken Nugget Monday), get to know your professors (they really want to get to know you), and
know that adjustment and struggle and homesickness are part of the experience, but hold out. Please hold out. Because one day, you might find yourself sitting in a class, or at the Café, or at a Loras College musical where they’re singing John Denver, and you’ll feel, finally, completely at home.
What are your postgraduation plans?
At this point, I’m considering grad school with the ultimate goal being to teach at the college level, but I’m taking a gap year before I plunge back into school. In the meantime, I’m applying for jobs locally with the hope to stay in Dubuque.
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by CALASANDRA SPRAY mind & soul editor
Stress. As humans we think about it, dream about it, let it infect every portion of our lives. According to CompareCamp, 55% of Americans are stressed during the day. Workplace stress, relationship stress, family stress, financial stress, health stress, school stress, each one creeps into our lives and wrecks havoc there. The cost of all this stress: lethargy, headaches, unsettled sleep, depression, anxiety. In the chaos of life it’s important to practice self care to unwind and destress. Don’t wait until you feel burnt out, until you find it hard to wake up in the morning and even harder to fall asleep at night to be conscious of how your mind, body, and soul need some care to function properly. Showing yourself some love and care is an important task, and here’s some helpful tips to do it. Mind you, don’t try to tackle them all at once and make it a chore. Practice mindfulness. Mindfulness
Self care
is the thought process of being aware of the things you do in day to day life. Slow down, or come to a complete pause for a moment a few times a day to really appreciate what’s happening, the feeling of hot tea warming you from the inside out, the smell of rain as it hits the pavement, the way streetlights glow like fireflies when they’re in the distance. Detox from technology. I know it can seem impossible when technology connects us to so many people and things. The pull of information, friends, entertainment, all at our fingertips on a screen the size of our hand is intoxicating. Sometimes we forget there’s a world away from the internet. Setting aside just a small amount of time everyday to get away from it and enjoy reality can bring peace to our racing minds. Work on a puzzle, learn a new skill, paint a picture, or read a book, anything that puts you physically in time and space. Quiet your mind. Whether you find quietness is meditation or journaling, reducing the excess noise inside your head is a good practice for reducing stress. Quieting your mind all the time is unrealistic, but
taking a few minutes each day to clear your head of clutter is a good daily practice. Adjust your morning routine. If you’re like me you start your day off almost immediately. Alarm goes off fifteen minutes before you have to leave and your day just keeps going from there. Making a little extra time in the morning to practice self care can get you off on the right foot. After all, your morning sets the tone for your whole day, so why not start it with a cup of hot tea, stretching, journaling, or a little pleasure reading. Get some fresh air. Couch potato, desk ornament, or workaholic, whoever you are it can be days before you’ve really stepped outside. Especially with classes and jobs moved online with the pandemic, getting outside is an important way to take care of yourself. Get away from your to-do lists and step outside for ten minutes so you can come back feeling refreshed and in turn be more productive. Take care of your body. Stretch, brush your teeth, eat vegetables, lotion your skin, get enough sleep, all of these things can help your body feel better. When your
body feels better your mind will feel more ready to take on the days tasks as well. Clean your space. I know, cleaning, eww. Having a clean space can change your mindset though. I know I’m much more ready to put in a day’s work when my room looks nice, smells clean, and doesn’t have clutter everywhere. Decluttering your physical space can help you to focus on tasks and decluttering your mental space. Give yourself permission to relax. This one might be the most important of them all. To do lists piling up, stress bubbling, and life’s non stop flow can make it hard to justify relaxing. The thing is, you don’t need to justify it. Taking some time for yourself will make you more prepared to tackle life’s obstacles, but more importantly giving yourself permission to relax will let your mind, body, and soul truly rest during your downtime. Don’t read a novel for class during your pleasure reading time, don’t write an essay in the bath, don’t check your social media at the dinner table. Make sure there are separate spaces in your life for those things and let the moments in between be for you.
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to eat healthy red foods, wear red, and to focus on the word “lam.” Sacral Chakra: “The sacral chakra is associated with water, which means swimming or spending time by bodies of water like lakes and oceans is beneficial. Eating orange foods [and] … Surround yourself with orange accessories or tones.” For this chakra, focus on the word “vam.” Solar Plexus Chakra: “The solar plexus chakra is associated with the element of fire, so enjoy sitting around a bonfire or soak up bright sunlight.” Nutritionally, eating yellow foods such as bananas, ginger, turmeric, pineapple, and corn are important to the healing process. Wearing “yellow clothing, jewelry, and accessories would be beneficial.” In healing this chakra, focus on the sound of “ram.” Heart Chakra: “The heart chakra is associated with air,
so breathing deeply will help to clear the energy at this level. Drive with the windows open, fly a kite, or take a boat ride.” For this chakra focusing on eating green foods including broccoli, leafy greens, and wearing accents of “all shades of green.” Focusing on the sound of “yum” is the finalizing piece of healing for the heart chakra. Throat Chakra: “The throat chakra is associated with ether (similar to spirit), so sitting in an open space under a clear sky is a fabulous way to get this energy flowing appropriately.” Fueling your body with blue foods like blueberries, currants, dragon fruit, and kelp are important to healing this chakra. Lastly, focus on wearing blue tones and on the sound of “ham.” Third Eye Chakra: “The third eye chakra is associated with light. To balance and open this chakra, sit in stillness in the sunlight or relax in a window as the sun pours in.” Fueling your body with indigo foods including purple kale, grapes, and blackberries while wearing indigo
Tips with Trish: by TRICIA BORELLI director of the counseling center
Dear Trish, I am not someone who has typically struggled with my mental health. I have, however, been unmotivated lately, lacking interest in things I used to enjoy, and am feeling kind of hopeless about the future. I have also been questioning my major and wondering if it’s the right fit for me. I’m worried that I have spent a lot of time and money on something that I don’t love and can’t see myself doing forever. I’m also concerned that the work is not conducive to having the family that I think I want for myself. This is pretty stressful since I am five semesters in. I’m a junior in college and feel like I have worked hard to get to this point and wish I felt more settled. Do you think I should be having these big questions right now? Signed, Unsettled Trish says: Even those of us who don’t have a mental health diagnosis are struggling with mood and motivation these days. Brain health issues do not discriminate. Those of us who have diagnosed illnesses or have had traumatic experiences in the past are indeed more vulnerable but the truth is,
none of us are immune to problems with mood. As I have mentioned in recent articles, COVID-19 and the other things going on in the current world are creating a lot of extra stressors. The fact that you are questioning your path and place in this world is not uncommon. It is a sign of the times as well as indicative of where you are in your life right now. Thanks to COVID-19, we are a lot more sedentary which means a lot more time to get caught up in our thoughts. We are less interactive and have less distracting us. Although this can help us be more present, it also means more time in isolation which lends itself to overthinking. Overthinking can be helpful when we are trying to plan a vacation or find a solution to a problem, but in my experience, overthinking can be more of a detriment than a strength. Ruminating over an issue can cause anxiety and fear. It can also prevent us from listening to our heart and gut which are two other nformation centers that are important to tap into. The idea that the traditional student is asked to decide a future career when he/ she is not even 20 years old, is kind of crazy if you think about it. Our brains aren’t even fully developed until we are around the age of 25. The Wall Street Journal put out an article in 2010 indicating that the average person may have up to “seven careers in their lifetime” (Bialik, 2010). Another more recent article from the same source said
clothing or jewelry and feeling the sound of “sham.” Crown Chakra: “The crown chakra is affiliated with all the elements, so connecting with your wholeness rather than a single element is the recommended practice. Spend time in meditation, chanting, or prayer. At this level, nutrition is no longer for the physical body. This chakra is not nourished with food, but with spiritual practices. Practice self-reflection and curiosity.” Within this chakra, wearing violet clothing or jewelry and focusing on the sound “om” is important in the healing process of this chakra. Cleansing and respecting the energy of your seven chakras may be beneficial for your overall health and mindset. Take the time to cleanse and heal your body from stress, trauma, and pain. It’s important to recognize selfcare and to prioritize it in our everyday lives. Be well.
Too much time to think that the current pandemic is causing adults to think about whether there is something morepractical and workable for them instead of their current job (Steele, 2020). Bottom line is that people are living longer these days and it is not surprise that people are reevaluating how they want to spend the remaining 50-60 years. Deciding on a major is a big decision. You chose this path for a reason. Give some thought to why you chose your field of study and do some research on the many things you can do within that framework. Consider things like your interests, your abilities and the likelihood for you to obtain employment. Sit down and talk with professors about your thoughts and feelings. They have been there and they can be an amazing resource for you. Consider sitting down with Jeff Roberts in the CEL office or someone in your field of study who has “been there.” Consider adding a minor or two to compliment your current one if you can make it work before graduation. We are in interesting times. No one could have predicted the impact of this virus on the 2020 workforce. It’s no secret that more than 47 million Americans have filed for unemployment since March and some of your older friends are struggling to find full-time work (Business Insider, 2020). It makes sense that you are spending your extra time wondering if you have made
the right choice regarding your path. The important thing is that you are getting an education. We are all learning a lot about life duringthese times and will be more prepared for the world because of it. Give yourself time to feel what you are feeling but remember that you are thriving in uncertain times and if your career changes going forward, that is what is meant to be. Sincerely, Trish
In this column by Tricia Borelli, director of Counseling Services, she answers questions from students about their emotional well-being while attending college. Send questions to: Ms. Borelli, Loras, Box 100, or e-mail tricia.borelli@loras.edu. All names will be kept confidential.
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Cincinnati moves up to no. 7 in the nation while Alabama sets sights on no. 1
by MATT HADDAD sports writer
With this being the last article for the semester I think it’s only right to show some respect for teams that have been flying under the radar and give some predictions for the 2021 College Football Playoffs. The Cincinnati Bearcats have been a team that is undefeated sitting at 7-0 and number seven in the nation. East Carolina Pirates travel to take on the Bearcats; the pirates had only 87 total pass yards this game with Holton Ahlers going 9/20 for 87 yards, throwing three interceptions and no touchdowns. However, the pirates did run the ball well. Keaton Mitchell had 17 rushes for 124 yards and one touchdown. Rahjai Harris had 23 rushes for 86 yards and one touchdown as well. In total, the Pirates had a total of 208 yards rushing against the Bearcats. Home team Cincinnati Bearcats proved why they are number seven in the country: Desmond Ridder went 24/31 for 327 yards and three touchdowns. Ridder also had 8 rushes for 75 yards and one touchdown. Cameron Young matched Ridders’ rushing yards with one rush for 75 yards. Ridder and Young helped the Bearcats rush for 300 yards and four touchdowns. The Cincinnati Bearcats win this game against the East Carolina Pirates 17-55. After this win, the Bearcats stay undefeated at 7-0 making a claim that they should have a spot in the college football playoffs. We’ll see if they get in or not. If they do, they’ll be the number four team and likely play Alabama, who sit at number one. If the playoff committee decides to exclude the Bearcats from this year’s playoffs, which is a possibility, and they win the rest of their games, they could be the next 2018 UCF Knights. The Knights went undefeated in 2018 and beat LSU in the Play Station Bowl. The Indiana Hoosiers sit at number 10 in the country and are undefeated; they head to Lansing, Michigan, to take on the 1-3 Michigan State Spartans. Hoosiers quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had a great game going 25/38, throwing 320 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Ty Fryfogle caught 11 for 200 yards and had two touchdowns. His longest catch was 65 yards. The Hoosiers had a total of 113 yards rushing with Stevie Scott leading the way with 23 rushes for 84 yards and a touchdown. The Spartans struggled this game, starting from the quarterback position. Payton Thorne went 10/20 for 110 yards while throwing for one interception. Spartan Jayden Reed caught seven passes for 63 yards. Hoosiers win this one beating the Spartan’s 24-0. Indiana is currently 4-0 and sitting at 1st in the Big Ten East, and will be taking on Ohio State next week. This will most likely be a preview of the Big Ten Championship game. The winner of that game will be
representing the Big Ten in the College Football Playoffs. The PAC-12 has a long shot of sending a team to the playoffs but their best bet is Oregon. The Ducks are now 2-0 and ranked 11th in the country, but even if they go undefeated it would be hard to allow a PAC-12 in, considering they only started two weeks ago. This weekend the Ducks were hosted by the Washington State Cougars. The Ducks quarterback from last year, Justin Herbert, went pro and gained much attention as he led the Ducks to the Rose Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers and ultimately won. The next quarterback for photo by USA TODAY the Ducks is Tyler Shough, Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks (23) runs downfield. He racked up 53 and let’s just say that he’s yards in the victory over the Pirates. going to be good. Shough went 21/30 for 312 yards, throwing four touchdowns and National Championship. But it’s safe to say that Alabama one interception. He also ran the ball nine times for 81 will be securing that No. 1 spot and if Notre Dame can yards. However, Shough wasn’t the leading rusher for the manage to beat Clemson for the second time in the ACC Ducks. CJ Verdell had 18 rushes for 118 yards and one Championship, they will be sitting at the No. 2 spot. As for touchdown. Jaylon Reed, a senior leader for the Ducks, the No. 3 spot, it’s going to be up for grabs between Indiana caught five passes for 99 yards averaging about 19.8 yards and Ohio State in the Big Ten championship. Even though per catch. The Cougars are led by first year quarterback they play each other this weekend, no matter who loses they Jayden de Laura. De Laura went 25/39 for 321 yards and will be meeting again at Lucas Oil Stadium for that No. 3 three touchdowns. Deon Mclntosh had pretty much all of spot for the playoffs. The No. 4 spot is anyone’s game. There are currently the Cougars rushing yards. Deon had 16 rushes for 92 yards three SEC teams sitting in the top 10 but only two (most for a team total of 100 yards rushing. likely Alabama and Florida) will be playing in the SEC On the receiving end for the Cougars Renard Bell was a championship. So, if the standings remain the way they are top dog this weekend. Bell had 10 receptions for 158 yards now, Texas A&M will be the one team not getting a shot for and one touchdown. The Ducks win this game by a score the playoffs, and that would give Cincinnati a shot at the of 43-29. Like I said before, it would be hard for a PAC-12 playoffs. Also, assuming Indiana beats Ohio State in the Big to make the playoff due to the fact that they started about Ten Championship, it would be hard to see the committee a month later than a lot of other conferences, but anything putting them at the third spot, which would jump a total of is possible. seven rankings. Once again, COVID-19 has taken a toll on the college A lot can happen in a crazy season like this one, and none football world. This week alone there were six games of these things is a guarantee or analyzed by a professional canceled. And four out of those six games came from sports analysis. These are 100 percent my opinion and the SEC. Nonetheless, the rankings will come out and thoughts. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving with the top 10 won’t move in any way. As for the conference their families and Christmas, too. Have a great final week at championships and college football, there’s a lot of games Loras and Go Duhawks! still to be played to see who gets the four spots to go to the
Miami mayhem
for MVP candidate Russel Wilson. In a shock, Wilson are wondering if the Seahawks offense can make up for by KEEGAN GODWIN threw for two interceptions and no touchdowns, as the horrendous defense. The Rams are now tied for first assistant executive editor in the NFC West with the Seahawks as both teams sit Week 10 showed no signs of action at 6-3 on the year. slowing down throughout the league. In the offensive showdown between the Buffalo Thursday Night Football showcased Bills and the Arizona Cardinals, two of the a dominant performance from the best quarterbacks in the league balled out. Bills Indianapolis Colts against the Tennessee quarterback Josh Allen threw for two touchdowns Titans in an AFC South battle for first. and nearly 300 yards while Cardinals quarterback Utilizing five different rushing options, Kyler Murray threw for 245 yards and totaled three the Colts were able to continue their breakout season touchdowns on the night. Murray’s only touchdown and move to 6-3 on the season. throw was a last-second Hail Mary to wide receiver Sunday afternoon featured some great matchups Deandre Hopkins to win the game 32-30. Hopkins, between the Miami Dolphins and the Los Angeles who was recently traded from the Houston Texans to Charges, as LA loses another one possession game as Arizona, totaled up 127 yards on seven targets. Fans they fall to 2-7 on the year. This game featured the took to Twitter to clown the Texans for trading away battle of the rookies between Dolphins quarterback photo by GETTY IMAGES Tua Tagovailoa and Chargers quarterback Justin Deandre Hopkins hauls in the game winning touchdown Hopkins for running back David Johnson and second Herbert. Both threw for two touchdowns and over over three Buffalo Bills defenders. Hopkins was traded to round pick as the Texans sit at 2-7 on the season. Arizona earlier this season from Houston. Week 11 will feature no shortage of action as the 150 yards. On the other side of Los Angeles, the Rams battled the Seahawks lost 16-23 and have now lost their last red-hot Cardinals will take on the struggling Seahawks the Seahawks at home in a highly anticipated game three of four. After a strong start to the season, many on Thursday night.
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Challenges of the chase
Through the chase of glory for athletics, the battle of time becomes prominant by JORGE A. RAMIREZ sports writer
College is meant to be the best four years of someone’s life. Students are already a du lt s , t h e y m ov e aw ay from home, and they start interacting with people they’ve never seen before. Lifelong friendships are established, and students constantly experience growth by getting to know themselves better as human beings. Loras College constantly tries to promote the idea that you are a valuable member of this particular school setting, and community actually matters. Community in this case also entails being a part of an athletic team on campus, fighting to write history as well as fighting for your teammates in order not to let them down. Athletes in Loras College do not get the recognition they deserve. Despite the fact that Division III sports represent the “perfect” combination between academics and competing, it is definitely not easy to balance out a schedule that requires so much effort on both ends. During season, players usually only get one day off throughout the week, while still having to complete all the school tasks assigned by professors.
Student-athletes spend at least four hours of their day working out or practicing. This is considering the moment in which they step foot into their locker room, until they go back to their dorms. For those athletes who do not have time management as one of their strengths, it can become really complicated to avoid feeling stressed. This routine happens many times throughout a week for several months, until off-season comes along. Loras College students understand the importance of also succeeding on an academic level, in order to prepare for a career outside of sports. Nonetheless, as a former athlete, I can firmly attest that it becomes a struggle to have high levels of energy after practice or games, which makes it difficult to properly focus on finishing the assignments due the next morning. This is the case for over 51 percent of the students in Loras College. It means more than half of this school’s population deals with demanding schedules that really drains individuals who are not getting paid to compete, and also want to have a social life. This is why formulating the question, “Should Division III athletes receive more support from faculty?” is not too far away from reality.
Non-athletes are not doing anything wrong. If they wish to make school a priority, it shouldn’t be penalized by any means. In the end, very few athletes belonging to Division III schools become professional athletes, and most of them do not really have that intention to begin with. Everyone wants quality education regardless. Nonetheless, it is tough to digest the idea that athletes usually do not get deadlines extended, do not get less class material handed to them, and generally do not get enough recognition coming from professors. By no means is this an attempt of targeting the curriculum in Loras College. There are still many students who perform well in their sports, and have no issues maintaining very high GPA’s. Lots of students have the capacity of doing it constantly throughout their four years of school, and never even complain about this situation. However, how many students do you think would perform better academically if they were provided more help coming from faculty? How many Dean List students would be added to the count? It is definitely something to think about.
We would like to thank Jorge for his time and dedication to the Lorian. We are extremely proud of you graduating and wish you nothing but the best in life. Thank you.
Dustin Johnson wins the Masters article FROM ESPN
AUGUSTA, GA. -- In this one-of-a-kind Masters that had no fans and no roars, Dustin Johnson made sure it had no drama. And when he polished off his five-shot victory Sunday with the lowest score in tournament history, he had no words. Only tears. Looking smart in the Masters green jacket he dreamed his whole life of winning, Johnson spoke to a small gathering on the putting green in absence of the official ceremony, but only briefly. In control of every aspect of his game on a course that never allows anyone to relax, he couldn’t speak when it was over. Instead, he turned to wipe his eyes. “I’ve never had this much trouble gathering myself,’’ Johnson finally said. “On the golf course, I’m pretty good at it.’’ No one was better. Not even close. Johnson overcame a nervous start that conjured memories of past majors he failed to finish off, and then delivered a commanding performance that added his own touch to a Masters unlike any other. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was the first played in November. It was the first without ropes and without roars because patrons were not allowed -- only one guest for each player, coaches, Augusta National members and officials. Leading by two shots heading into Amen Corner, the world’s No. 1 player got through the 12th hole -- where Tiger Woods earlier hit three balls in Rae’s Creek and made 10 -and then ran off three straight birdies to pull away from Cameron Smith and Sungjae Im, the only players who had a chance. Johnson closed with a 4-under 68 and finished at 20-under 268, breaking by two shots the record set by Woods in 1997 and matched by Jordan Spieth in 2015. He had only four bogeys in 72 holes, another record, this one held by Jack Nicklaus and Jimmy Demaret. He missed only 12 greens all week, a record last set by Woods. All that mattered was that green jacket. Nothing ever comes easily for Johnson in the majors. Nothing looked so natural as seeing Woods, the defending champion,
help him into that size 42 long in Butler Cabin. “Having Tiger put it on was awesome. You wouldn’t want it any other way,’’ Johnson said. And then he smiled before adding, “But any guy could put it on me and I’d be just fine.’’ His five-shot victory was the largest at the Masters since Woods won by 12 in 1997. All that was missing were the roars from a crowd for any of his pivotal putts early and his birdie putts on the back nine that put it away. It wasn’t the loneliest walk up
times,” Johnson said. “When am I going to have the lead and finishing off a major? It definitely proved that I can do it.’’ There were some nervous moments early. Johnson’s four-shot lead was reduced to one after five holes, and then he quickly restored control with an 8-iron to 6 feet on the top shelf on the right corner of the green at the par-3 sixth for birdie. That restored his lead to three shots when Im missed a 3-foot par putt. Smith was the only one who was closer than two the rest of the way. He got quite the consolation. He became the first player
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the hill to the 18th green. About 250 people offered warm applause, and partner Paulina Gretzky rushed onto the green to celebrate with Johnson and his brother, caddie Austin Johnson. Johnson now has two majors to go along with his 25 victories worldwide, a combination that validates him as one of the greats of his generation. Gone are the doubts that he could hold a lead in the major on the final day. Four times he had gone into the final round with at least a share of the lead without winning. Johnson had questions, too. His only major was the U.S. Open at Oakmont in 2016 when he rallied from four shots behind. “I’m sure a lot of you all think ... there were doubts in my mind, just because I had been there. I’m in this position a lot of
in Masters history to post all four rounds in the 60s, and all it got him was a silver medal. “I thought I’d have a decent shot if I got to Dustin’s original score at the start of the day, 16 under,’’ Smith said. “I knew I had to put the pressure on early. Got out of the gates pretty good, and DJ was just too good at the end.’’ Johnson became the 12th Masters champion never to trail after any round, and his closing 68 broke another record held by Woods -- it was his 11th consecutive subpar round at Augusta National. No one had a better finish than Woods, but only after the five-time Masters champion posted the highest score of his career on the 12th hole. He finished with five birdies over the last six holes to salvage a 76. The betting favorite and biggest basher in golf, Bryson DeChambeau, couldn’t even
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