Binder for April 18, 2018

MUSIC TO OUR EARS Read what Xavier thinks about Saba’s latest album Page 6-7

Swinging for the Fences Men’s baseball wins double header Page 12 April 18, 2018— Vol. 96, Issue 14

Rise of the Phoenix Theaters The politics of Loras parking

by Brennan Pivnicka | staff writer

The newly-established local branch of Phoenix Theaters is now open at Kennedy Mall. Operating out of the same location as the recently-defunct Mindframe Theaters, which went out of business this past January, it is one of a small chain of independently owned theaters originating in Michigan, and the first in Iowa.

Despite having only a few months between the closing of Mindframe and the recent grand opening, the movie complex has been completely renovated. The marquee has been repainted and outfitted with a new sign, and the outside area around the old ticket window is now enclosed to form an outer foyer. The inner lobby has new carpeting and an updated snack counter, complete with overhead screens showing movie times.

Continuing the tradition of Mindframe, alcohol will be available for purchase, a first for Phoenix Theaters. The lobby also features the curious addition of an automated player piano, which provides music and novelty for arriving patrons.

The six individual theaters have also received a makeover, most noticeably in the seating department. Each auditorium has been furnished with brand-new padded reclining seats. True to their name, these seats can be adjusted to several positions, and are also heated, sacrificing high quantity for high quality. The complex’s two Ovation Auditoriums, which are a good deal larger than the others, feature 135 seats apiece, while the regular theaters have roughly 75 seats each. The movie screens have been updated as well, and new Christie digital projectors have been installed. Klipsch speakers

by ashley pudil | executive editor

photo by MARIA TEETS

A new branch of Phoenix Theaters is now open at Kennedy Mall featuring reclining seats with new padding in place of Mindframe Theaters, which closed January. are used to produce maximum-efficient film audio.

“Though it won’t be quite the same, (the Phoenix) looks really updated and new compared to Mindframe,” said senior Katie Tooze. “I'm looking forward to seeing a movie there sometime soon. It'll be a nice addition to the Kennedy Mall.”

Matinee prices at Phoenix are currently $5 per ticket, with after-6 p.m. prices at $8.75 for general admission and $6 for senior citizens and children under 12 years old. Tickets are available in advance online. Extended show times run daily.

Hockey club is as smooth as ice

by Erin Peters | staff writer

Although there is not an official hockey team at Loras College, 12 times a school year, students can come and cheer on their fellow Duhawks in uniform as the Hockey Club play their games to put their practiced skills to the test.

The Loras College Hockey Club is one of Loras’ many inclusive organizations on campus. The club is open to all Loras students, regardless of prior experience or gender. Not only is the club a great way to make new friends, it is also a way to connect with Loras alumni and faculty.

The club has had a rich history of students past and present suiting up and trying their hand at a sport they otherwise may not have the opportunity to try. The team plays 12 games in their season, lasting from October to February.

Dr. Roman Ciapalo has been faculty advisor for the club since 1982.

“If you love playing hockey and want to be a member of a welcoming and supportive team, then come join us. Our goal is to have fun playing hockey and to learn a few things about loyalty, courage, teamwork, and friendship along the way,” said Ciapalo.

The hockey club is a diverse group of students who all share in their goals of having fun and If you love playing hockey enjoying the and want to be a member of a sport. welcoming and supportive team, “This gave me a fun way to do so then come join us. Our goal is to without requiring have fun playing hockey and a lot of prior skill. to learn a few things about It was also a fun loyalty, courage, teamwork, way for me to stay physically in and friendship along the way shape,” said team Dr. Roman Ciapalo member Brynn Faculty advisor for club Jacobi.

The hockey club plays at Dubuque’s Mystique Community Ice Center, home of the Fighting Saints. All games are open to the public, so even if you aren’t looking to play, you can still come out and support our Duhawks. If only a few of the games can be made, be sure not to miss the alumni

matches.

The first alumni game is held during homecoming weekend every year. This is a great way to meet former Duhawks, whether on the ice or in the bleachers. The second alumni game is the season-ender, played in Chicago.

Ciapalo says that these matches are the best part of the season.

“My extra favorite times are the two alumni games that we play each year … because I get to see our current team interact with our hockey alumni, who love to meet our players and reminisce about their days playing hockey at Loras,” Ciapalo said.

For all those inter-

“

,,

graphic by ANNA PetersEn

ested in hockey, the Loras College Hockey Club is a great way to learn the game or keep skills

sharp.

While this year’s season has ended, look for them in the fall semester and watch for their game schedule.

Homework, essays and exams are a few stressors that any student or faculty member at Loras experiences throughout the course of a week. However, there is another thing that over 100 students and faculty members are worried about outside of the classroom: finding a parking spot.

Parking at Loras is one of the most talked about topics on campus at any given time of year. According to the Loras College Student Handbook, “The College does not guarantee parking spaces by sale of a permit. Parking is always on an ’as available’ basis. Using vehicles and parking at Loras is a privilege, not a right.” A standard parking pass runs a cost of $100 for students if they choose A vast majority to buy the of responders, pass for both regardless of semesters, although there whether or not are other pass they have a options for secar on campus, mester-long identified one terms and visitors. Faculty parking lot and staff memas having the bers do not most problems: have to pay for a parking pass the Hoffmann but still need parking lot, to fill out the which not only information about their has spots for vehicles. Defaculty and spite this fact staff but also a vast majority of students, students living faculty and in Beckman staff believe Hall, Binz that parking regulations on Hall, and even campus need the Lynchto be revisited.

McCarthy To gage opinions about Apartments. the current parking situation in general, 174 members of the Loras community responded to a survey sent by The Lorian. Most of the responses came from faculty and staff at 26.4 percent, followed by juniors at 24.1 percent, seniors at 18.4 percent, first-years at 17.2 percent and sophomores at 13.8 percent. 162 responders answered yes to having a car on campus, accounting for 93.2 percent of total responses.

A vast majority of responders, regardless of whether or not they have a car on campus, identified one parking lot as having the most problems: the Hoffmann parking lot, which not only has spots for faculty and staff but also students living in Beckman Hall, Binz Hall, and even the Lynch-McCarthy Apartments.

“Hoffmann has a limited amount of parking for the amount of people who work and have class there,” one Loras senior said.

“Having that parking that flows into the lots for Beckman and Binz makes it even more confusing as to where students can and cannot park.”

Of the total number of student responders 43.5 percent live on lower campus and use the same lower lot to park their cars, thus making the situation even more crowded. This contributed to the 74.4 percent of responders who do not feel there is enough parking on campus. Many students find themselves being ticketed in a faculty parking spot at any hour of the day. continued on page 2

2

News

The Lorian Apr. 18, 2018

Parking: Students, faculty offer suggestions for change continued from page 1 parking was much more expensive and in- e n c o u r a g e “A lot of the parking spots are not clear- convenient,” a junior said. “I think student students to ly marked, especially for faculty and staff complaints about parking at Loras are exag- walk more, members,” a Loras sophomore commented. gerated if you compare us to other colleges.” too.”

In addi“It makes things difficult because sometimes In the midst of the various positive and I think I’m parking my car in a student spot, negative opinions, many responders sug- tion to desbut I’ll come out the gested ways to make i g n a t i n g next morning and see the parking situation an area for a ticket on my windeasier. Clearer signs underclassIn the midst of the various shield.” and markers for dif- men, anothpositive and negative At other instituferent types of park- e r p o p u l a r opinions, many responders ing and non-parking topic brought tions, it is common for universities to areas was a popular u p w a s t h e suggested ways to make rescind on-campus topic, including visitor a m o u n t the parking situation parking privileges to spots, faculty spots, o f p a r k i n g easier. Clearer signs and underclassmen in orfire lanes and handi- passes availder to free up spots markers for different types capped spots. Having able for purfor upperclassmen specific number of c h a s e e a c h of parking and non-parking astaff who have internships spaces on low- year. Severareas was a popular topic, and off-campus comer campus would al- al students mitments. However, low more students and faculty including visitor spots, quite a few students to park without any members exfaculty spots, fire lanes — not just first years consequences. Sev- pressed that and handicapped spots.

— believe that not eral responders also there are too having parking for unbrought up ways to many parkderclassmen at Loras help disperse parking i n g p a s s e s given out is not the best solution to help the current more evenly around campus. situation.

“My daughter goes to another college, and e a c h y e a r , “Parking issues should not be solved by they offer closer parking for the older stu- although the seniority. Being able to bring a car to cam- dents and the first-years pus as an underclassman was something I have to park farther away looked for in my college search,” one Loras from buildings, like in A few students senior said.

Keane,” a faculty membelieve they should “Underclassmen are the ones living in ber said. “I think this get a parking spot the residence halls with parking lots outside could be something to them, so they should be able to park in those consider.” for themselves spots,” a first-year student added. “They “The back lot next to depending on where have off-campus jobs as well, so they should Keane should be for firstthey live. But many be allowed to have cars.” year students who can’t A few members of the community point- fit into parking directly responders can agree ed out that Loras is rather lucky to have the outside their residence on one thing: change parking privileges they have, as many other halls,” a sophomore stuneeds to be made. institutions are not as lucky with limiting dent agreed. “It would parking for underclassmen. help the traffic flow and “I went to the University of Iowa and their

student handbook states that campus security does not sell more permits than there are spots on Loras’ campus. A few students believe they should get a parking spot for themselves depending on where they live.

But many responders can agree on one thing: change needs to be made.

“I know a lot of people have different opinions based on where they park,” a Loras senior comment-

ed. “But I think change needs to be made somewhere. It doesn’t have to be major, but change might help put a lot of students and faculty members at ease when it comes to parking.”

This article was part of The Lorian’s “What Du You Think” feature. Before each issue, a poll will be sent out to the Loras community to be responded to at one’s discretion. If one wishes to be selected as a featured quote, then select the box giving the Lorian permission to use your response, either with your headshot or anonymously.

Any ideas for What Du You Think can be submitted to Lorian@loras.edu.

Rachel Hundt Where are you from?

Cashton, WI.

What are your majors/ minors?

Public Relations with minors in Psychology and Religious Studies.

Every senior’s favorite question ... postgrad plans?

After graduation I will be moving back to my hometown and starting a job as a Marketing Director for the Jandt-Fredrickson funeral homes.

Do you have any advice for the Duhawk community?

Just learn to lean on one another. The community here is unlike any other that I’ve ever experienced, and I love that us Duhawks look out for one another.

Who is your favorite professor?

Dr. Amy Lorenz is my favorite professor. She’s super good at letting her students teach themselves and leading us to our own discoveries.

Chicken Nugget Monday or Taco Tuesday?

Taco Tuesday, no contest!

What is a fun fact about yourself?

I’ve been skydiving and I totally am looking forward to going again!

What is your best Loras memory?

Probably homecoming my first year here. I went to the football game with my roommate and it was the first time I truly felt like I belonged at Loras.

News

The Lorian

Apr. 18, 2018

3

If you could revise Loras’s current parking rules, what would you want changed?

“Loras should add more parking spaces and cheapen the passes. There are more students than there are faculty and staff. It seems like the amount of parking spaces per student than to faculty/staff is higher for the latter.” ~senior Bailey Hussey

“I think it’s unfair that some of the Loras houses and a few others have detached garages but do not have access to them. I don’t see the benefit of not giving the people living on the properties access to their garages.” ~sophomore Brock Ulses

“I would create a separate pass for lower campus and only sell enough for the spots. I would also like to see campus safety actually enforce parking in student sections.

Campus safety will only go through faculty lots to ticket students, and rarely if ever goes through student lots ticketing those without a pass.” ~junior Cole Hansen

“The amount of space that is for the faculty/staff only near Hoffman is small and I never see it all used. Meanwhile I have to find a far away parking spot and walk across the entire campus every time I go from home to a class and back again.” ~sophomore Daniel Charland

“The parking fines would be much less and campus security should not be prowling around constantly searching for ticket opportunities. They should realize there is a shortage of spots and be more lenient.” ~first-year Eric Hradek

Loras should convert the ACC lot back to student parking with the exception of some spaces reserved for Einsteins. ~senior Kendal Kuboushek

Revise Hoffmann Lot: There should be “x” amount of spots for the “x” amount of professors that teach in Hoffmann. Maintenance should paint numbers on the ground/put signed in the grass in front of the spots (snow could cover numbers on ground) correlating with the amount of professors. ~senior Brendan Doyle

“I would want Loras to give out parking passes based on the number of spots available in a given residence hall’s lot. I would also give preference to juniors and seniors.

Anyone who still wanted a parking pass but couldn’t get one could park in Keane’s lower lot.” ~senior Caitlin Hansen

“Parking is only an issue as too many students drive the short trip to class or activities from their housing. It is actually quite embarrassing that kids will drive to class or even to an athletic practice where they may run miles.

Parking is not an issue at Loras. Laziness and driving is.” ~Associate Athletics Director Dan Rothert

“I think there are things that can be added like parking signs. I do not think that it is fair to the students, staff, faculty, or guests if a parking space isn’t labeled. I have seen too many students get parking tickets due to lack of knowing where they cannot park due to space.” ~first-year Darby Callahan

“There should be specific parking spots for specific people.

If you have a pass, you should get a parking spot in front of your dorm reserved for your car and yours only, for that year. The spots would be such that the more credits you have, the better parking spot you are assigned.” ~sophomore Ethan Holverson

“Loras should not rescind parking to underclassmen. They still may need parking privileges to drive to work and other activities.” ~sophomore Morgan Muenster

What Du you think?

4

Opinion

The Lorian Apr. 18, 2018

Don’t take Syria for face value

by Dalton Oberfoell | staff writer

A

s you may have heard, late Friday night President Trump authorized the bombing against the Syrian government, along with bombings being carried out by France and the United Kingdom. The bombings came as a show of force against the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government against its own people. This seems to be the standard news coverage on the subject, that Syria used chemical weapons, and the West being absolutely appalled by their use, has made clear that they will not stand for it. If you don’t take a deeper look into the issue at hand then everything seems completely justified. But if you look at it with the smallest amount of skepticism – well, to put it simply, things seem very suspicious.

To start off the chain of strange events, the timing of the alleged attack seems to

be very off. The chemical attack happened conveniently a week or so after Trump tweeted to the world that the US would be leaving Syria. As the US has signaled many times before they are not going after the Syrian government and aren’t looking for a change in power, why then would Assad do the one thing that would draw the US into conflict with them? It makes no logical sense to draw a major world power further into antagonism during a war that they were already close to winning. It seems a little too good to be true that Assad would use chemical weapons to fight a war he will soon win. Since we’re on the subject, if Assad did use chemical weapons on his own people why then would he invite the Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to run an independent investigation to determine if there was a chemical attack in the first place? If he did in fact do it, wouldn’t he make more of an effort to block them from coming

21 year old advice this goal in mind we can now start getting rid of your stress. eing the wise and mature 21 year old The next step is to make a prioritized list that I am, I have reached the blissful of everything that you need to accomplish. state of Nirvana where stress is no Make sure to include all assignments, club longer a chronic issue. Despite life’s curveevents and group projects. balls and lemons, I am able to maintain Also include all of a sense of calm and assuredness your meal times like never before. Because of this between now and security, I am often approached the end of the by distressed underclassmen who semester as are unfamiliar with managing the well as when chaos that comes this time of year. to showerAllow me to summarize one such these are interaction: important “Lou, I am panicking! How am I because supposed to get all of my homework underclassmen done, prepare for Loras Legacy, and tend to forget manage end-of-year events with my these. Making a clubs and activities?” exclaims generic full list of everything underclassmen A. you need to do may seem “Yeah, I barely made it through last like you’re back at the first problem but semester – what am I supposed to do believe me when I say this is different: now that I’m taking harder classes?” adds now there’s a list. generic underclassmen B. With your list in front of you, you To which I give the enlightened advice: can now start working down the list Listen guys, I know exactly how to systematically. You will be amazed at handle this. First, we need to identify the how rewarding it is to check off problem. What completed items. But beware of you are doing burnout. Many underclassmen also If you keep focusing is worrying make the mistake of just doing the on your assignments things they need to at the cost of about what is to come and their mental health. To counter this, too far in advance, getting caught I recommend watching Netflix in you will become too in that spiral, between every item on your list. If stressed to function, you’re worried about getting sucked instead of accomplishing into binge watching a show instead and lose sight of what’s before of completing your assignments the bigger picture. you. If you switch to watching movies instead.

Take a minute now keep focusing Some people will find themselves on your to think about what following a list, yet still not having assignments the time necessary to get everything your individual too far in done in time. In this scenario, it’s purpose here is. advance, you important not to panic. Simply cram will become your assignments into one time too stressed slot on your list and power through to function, and lose sight of the bigger them like the multitasking beast you are. picture. Take a minute now to think about If you find that the quality of your work is what your individual purpose here is. suffering from this, fret not. After all, C’s Know that if you thought of anything other get degrees. than ‘getting a degree’ you are wrong. With

B

by Lou Stein | staff writer

the

EDITORIAL

Life is a group project We are near the end of the semester, which means that a lot of people have group work.

While there are benefits to group work, including opportunities for diverse opinions to come together, it can be a difficult process.

Some professors choose to assign the groups while others let students pick who to work with. In either case, it can be hard to work with people of different backgrounds whether you know them well or not. This can lead to many problems: miscommunication, unevenly split work, and last minute assignments. However, these projects are not going away, and everyone needs to learn to step up and deal with group projects.

The first issue is finding time to meet. We understand that everyone has busy schedules, but no one said college was going to be filled with free time.

People need to show up to their group meetings. If your schedule does not match with the rest of the groups, sometimes it is necessary to switch activities around. Missing one meeting for Dance Marathon or Psi Chi will not get you kicked out of the organization, especially if you are missing it to work on a project for class credit.

Sometimes it is nearly impossible to schedule a meeting

about us editorial staff

executive editor:

KELSEY LANSING

asst. health & lifestyle editor:

Ashley Pudil

sports editor:

jacob richert

natalie droeske

executive copy editor and web editor:

news editor:

condemnation from Russia which said in? There is, of course, the other side, that they would shoot US missiles out of the he could be playing along to make it seem sky headed for Syria. A like he didn’t do it, or complete disregard to that he tampered with It seems a little too inform congress, the the investigation. But good to be true that body of government if that is the case, then Assad would use meant to decide if we how come the US-led should do things like strikes were carried out chemical weapons this, has brought about before the OPCW team to fight a war he even more unnecessary was supposed to be on will soon win. cold war era fighting the ground in Syria? The with Russia. And most strikes were also carried importantly, it has out before a consensus on brought more suffering for the people of whether or not chemical attacks actually Syria, because at the heart of it all, they happened and before bringing solid are the ones dealing with a horrifying evidence to the international community civil war and massive humanitarian that Assad was indeed responsible. crisis being amplified by the meddling This strike has brought on a whole of foreign powers vying for power in the host of issues outside just the effects region. These missile strikes on Syria were of a chemical attack. There was a gross dangerous, they were careless, and they negligence, whether intentional or seem to have caused more harm than good. not, to share evidence with the citizens of countries. It has brought on stark

asst. sports editor:

kayla thompson

jonathan quinn

Ava lalor

asst. news editor and graphic designer:

features editor:

advertising manager:

madison tolley

brian wulf

anna petersen

health & lifestyle editor:

moderator:

opinion editor:

broderick hooker

tiM MANNING

Circulation: The Lorian is published on a weekly basis, with exceptions of holiday breaks, examination periods and January Term. The newspaper is available in all main academic buildings and residence halls across campus on Wednesdays during the afternoon/evening.

Editorial Policy: The Lorian is the official student-led, award-winning newspaper of Loras College. The opinions expressed in The Lorian are those of individual authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the students, faculty or administration. The Lorian reserves the right to edit submissions for taste, length and grammar.

where everyone can meet, especially if it is a bigger group.

Sometimes more important things come up unexpectedly. In these cases, communication is key.

Those who can make the meeting should show up and share the information to the rest of the group. On the other end, when something important comes up, students need to let the rest of their group members know as soon as possible and get caught up afterward. Group members shouldn’t have to babysit one another.

However, if you expect to share a grade, you have to share the work. Luckily, some professors create a safeguard where peers can assess one another. In this case, slackers can’t even slide by, and neither should they be able to. At Loras, we are taught to be responsible contributors and ethical decision makers. If you are not contributing to a group project or purposefully avoiding your fair share, you might want to retake MOI. People also must avoid the opposite: trying to do most of the work, or even the whole project, by themselves.

Monopolizing a project is not fair to anyone, and often other group members will get annoyed and feel like freeloaders. So when in doubt, talk it out.

­— The Lorian editorial staff

contact us On campus: 259 Hoffmann Hall 675 Loras Boulevard Dubuque, IA Phone: 563-588-7954 Mailing address: 1450 Alta Vista Street Box #243 Dubuque, IA 52001 On the web: Email: lorian@loras.edu www.myduhawk.com/thelorian www.issuu.com/thelorian Facebook: facebook.com/thelorian Twitter: @TheLorianLC

Opinion

The Lorian

Apr. 18, 2018

5

Afternoon tea with the President of Ireland M y greatgrandfather and his family in County Cork stood up and walked out of Mass in 1923 (along with two other families) during the Irish Civil War when the capture of one of their friends and Brigid Flaherty allies was announced.

This was news to me, though it answered a few questions that I had. However, I had to sit still and politely smile and sip my tea without seeming too excited or fidgety. Why? I was sitting next to the President of Ireland, and it was he himself who told me about my ancestors walking out of Mass with his own cousins.

On March 22, I had the privilege and honor of meeting Michael D. Higgins, the President of the Republic of Ireland.

I had written to President Higgins at the beginning of August last year about the connection we shared to a small village (about 250 people) in northern County Cork. My great-grandfather’s brother was the Captain of the local Irish Volunteers there and fought for Irish independence.

During research for a school project, I

Flaherty from afar

found out that President Higgins’ mother was from the same village and also worked for Irish freedom. The President’s mother and my great-uncle would have worked together before my great-uncle died while evading arrest by the British.

I had written the letter in August as a long shot – my mother said that I take “ask and you shall receive” to a whole new level. When I mentioned this at tea, the President, his personal secretary, and the Aide de Camp all laughed along with my cousins. When I sent that letter off to Ireland, I hadn’t expected an answer, and had even given up on an answer as time passed. However, the Head of Protocol reached out to me and over the course of several weeks, we were able to arrange a date and time for a meeting.

Two of my grandmother’s cousins and myself arrived at the tall white gates and were let in by a guard. We drove along the winding pavement to the visitor’s car park and began to admire the beautiful grounds despite the rain. The Áras, which is similar to the United States’ White House, was set behind two small gardens that were shaped like harps – the national symbol of Ireland and her President. Even when it came to tea, the fine porcelain tea cups, saucers, and napkins were decorated with

The necessity for an anti-war movement I

n 1918, Eugene Our flag becomes a Debs gave a speech that would send division not only between him to prison on a the peoples of the 10-year sentence. world and the people of His message was denouncing patriotism America, but it is also used as bolstering the war to divide Americans. movement that served only private interest. mass incarceration. It is used against Mid-way through the Americans by other Americans. Our speech, he quoted flag becomes a division not only Samuel Johnson Alex Kruse between the peoples of the world and in proclaiming, the people of America, but it is also “Patriotism is the last used to divide Americans. The flag is refuge of the scoundrel.” He followed used to protect American profits, not this with his own addition which is too American people. It does the opposite beautiful to paraphrase, “He must have of protecting American people, it had this Wall Street gentry in mind, or endangers them, it sends them to die. at least their prototypes, for in every age It pits worker against worker. it has been the tyrant, the oppressor and The goal of American patriotism the exploiter who has wrapped himself is to divide people, not to unite in the cloak of patriotism, or religion, or them. We mustn’t fall victim to the both to deceive and overawe the people.” ruling class’s propaganda. There are If Eugene Debs had seen the rest of the real evils that exist in our country, 20th century and the beginning of the 21st those of mass incarceration, police century, we would hear these same words brutality, inadequate healthcare, during every single war movement. And and an authoritative nationalist even though he is gone, we must look at movement that has been festering these words every time someone wraps over the last 40 years. We cannot let themselves in the “cloak of patriotism.” a supposed love of country shroud The ruling class will do everything in such contemptible treatment of the its power to make you believe that it is people who make it up. I will not your patriotic duty to fight and to die for put my life on the line to protect this country. Likewise, the ruling classes profits. Debs shouts, “The master of other countries do the same to their class has had all to gain and nothing own populations. “The master class has to lose, while the subject class has always declared the wars; the subject had nothing to gain and all to lose class has always fought the battles,” Debs – especially their lives.” declared. We, like our Self-proclaimed brothers and sisters The goal of American patriots only in every corner of the aid the ruling class – the American world, are that subject class which profits off of class. The ruling class patriotism war, mass incarceration, of the United States is to divide and racial inequality. continues to warmonger And when America people, not to and provoke the wishes to expand its ruling classes of other unite them. capitalist markets to countries. But they other countries by means forgot that “socialists of war, it should be the stockholders were not born yesterday. They know how of Raytheon, Boeing, and Lockheed to read capitalist newspapers; and to Martin – the propagators of believe exactly the opposite of what they American patriotism – who shall be read.”

The vast majority of the population ends deployed first. It will be our selfproclaimed patriotic leaders (both up wrapping themselves in patriotism and Democrat and Republican) who will holding the flag on such a high pedestal. be the first with their boots on the They have fallen victim to the propaganda ground. of the ruling classes. The flag does not Editor’s note: This is a re-published represent those who have died fighting for edition of Kruse’s Remarx from the our country, it is the very reason that they Oct. 5 issue. The author has edited were sent off to fight in the first place. And the content of his article in light of the at home what does that flag do? It is used recent events in Syria. to shroud issues of police brutality and

kruse’s remarx

little gold harps. Each room of the Áras was incredibly ornate; busts of past presidents lined one hall while their official portraits hung in a different room for meeting foreign dignitaries. Hand woven carpets and chandeliers from the early 1800s adorned the space as well. The couch that the President sat on during tea?

That was Marie Antoinette’s!

My cousins and I spoke with the President for about 45 minutes before the Aide de Camp signaled that time was up.

During the visit, we spoke of Irish history, village life, the very conservative government of Ireland in the past, and the Irish Civil War. The capture that upset my ancestors at Mass

during the Civil War was the capture of the President’s photo contributed own father, and the President had his personal secretary show us documents of that capture.

Before our tour of Áras, the President said goodbye to us and asked me to continue researching the Irish War for Independence and the Irish Civil War due to our village connections. I was also given his cousin’s contact information to learn more about local history. I love Irish history as it is, but when the President of Ireland asks you to delve deeper and find out more? Well, you can’t say no! And yes, before anyone asks, the President is that small.

Why the controversey over a ‘heartbeat’?

by James Kappes | sports columnist

over her own body, and that she has control over herself. However, abortion n the recent weeks, there has been shouldn’t be used as a type of birth control. a bill that has made its way through Instead, sexual education must be taught the Iowa Senate. This bill is about in schools. The public must be educated, abortion prevention in Iowa. Given it is a and the best time for this is when they touchy subject, I will try to not offend the are already learning. The average age for audience on either side of this argument. a person to first have sex is the age of 18.

I would like you to keep in mind that this Also 75 percent of the pregnancies among is my opinion, and it is something that I 15-19 year-olds are unplanned. In areas think that people should consider when that don’t have a publicly funded family thinking about this bill. planning program, there is a 73 percent The Iowa Senate voted on this bill higher pregnancy rate among 15-19 year which made it through the house with 30 olds. These people would have less of a votes for and 20 against. This bill makes chance of having unplanned pregnancies it illegal for a women that is carrying a if they were educated on birth control and child to abort the pregnancy as soon as sexual protection. a heartbeat is heard. The only way that Another problem with this bill is that a woman is able to have an abortion is it doesn’t take into account victims of through the danger of the woman’s life. rape. Rape is the forceful act of receiving This means that if she is going to die, this sexual favors from another individual. is the only way in which an abortion can Rape has affected 96,000 people in the take place. If a doctor United States in 2016. What performs an abortion, about these victims? If after the embryo has a If a doctor they become pregnant will heartbeat, he/she can performs an they be expected to carry face a Class D felony. the baby of their assailant? abortion, after This felony is punishable Especially if they view the with up to five years in the embryo has pregnancy as a reminder of prison. a heartbeat, he/ when they were assaulted.

This bill does an she can face a Or worse, if the rape was excellent job reaching out to women who could Class D felony. incestuous in nature. die due to pregnancy Democratic Senate Minority issues. However, this Leader Janet Petersen said bill doesn’t reach everything that I it was unfathomable that the bill didn’t think is important. I ride the fence of include cases of rape or incest. She was Pro-Life and Pro-Choice. While the bill also quoted saying, “There are no other protects women who are in immediate provisions in Iowa code that say an Iowan danger of dying, due to the potential cannot access medical care unless it is to arrest the doctor can face, he or she prevent death. Under this Republican bill, may wait too long to save the mother. you would force a child rape victim to have This may be especially true for women a baby, no matter how young she is. That who are not in the process of dying, is unfathomable.” I couldn’t agree more but due to underlying conditions, will with Ms. Petersen, what are we supposed go through pregnancies that will cause to do with these children having children? severe problems that may kill them.

Are we really supposed to turn a blind eye For example, ectopic pregnancies occur to them, and deny them help? What kind when the fertilized egg attaches outside of world can we live in where children are of the uterus. Often, this can occur in the having children? fallopian tube. An extremely high number To wrap up my opinion, I would like of these pregnancies lead to miscarriages. to state that abortion shouldn’t be used Furthermore, if the pregnancy continues, as a birth control method. Both men and it will eventually come to the point women should be responsible for taking where the fallopian tube bursts, in precautions before having sex. A great way which case the mother will experience to make sure this happens is by having life-threatening bleeding. With this bill, people educated in sexual protection. Also, mothers, who know about their ectopic I don’t believe that women who become pregnancy and know that there is a pregnant through rape and incest should high probability that they will have a be required to carry out a pregnancy that miscarriage and die, will be expected to can damage them psychologically. It could continue with the pregnancy until their remind them of the violence that was internal bleeding begins. struck against them.

I believe that a woman has control

I

6

The Lorian

Apr. 18, 2018

11 Things Young People Don’t Do Anymore

by Brennan pivnicvka | staff writer

Today’s youth culture is vibrant and very much alive, but there are some things they just don’t do anymore. Here’s a few: 1. Write Notes: Be it letters to extended family, reminders on the refrigerator, or simple “thank you” notes, this was a way of communicating that showed both commitment and care through taking the time to write. Nowadays, physically written notes have been largely abolished in favor of texting and social media.

2. Watch TV Shows When They’re Actually On: There was a time when friends would gather around the television set to watch their favorite programs together, waiting eagerly for the next installment each week. With the rise of Netflix, Hulu, and other online streaming services, this practice has been largely abandoned, with most preferring to binge-watch shows in one sweep.

3. Knock on Doors: You might think that there’s no way the age-old method of checking if someone’s home could be outmoded.

However, think back to how many times a friend has instead texted you to see if you’re home before dropping by or leaving their cars.

Surprise visits are becoming rare.

4. Develop Photographs: There was a time when not everyone had a camera in their pocket.

Those that did have cameras needed to wait to get their film developed (or wave a Polaroid for several minutes), but eventually put their beloved photos in frames and albums.

Despite the overwhelming modern access to cameras, people are more likely to just leave pictures on their devices or send them through the likes of Snapchat or Instagram, leaving many walls unadorned.

5. Read Maps / Ask for Directions: Though the latter was often put off as a last-ditch option, these were the tools of any good road trip. However, nowadays, with the advent of online mapping and GPS applications, traditional gas station maps and directional inquires have been largely left in the dust.

6. Go to Arcades: A dim room filled with bright screens and friendly beeps was once the communal meeting ground for those who wished to compete with friends for high scores in Galaga, Zaxxon, and Pole Position. It was a way of meeting people and spending a good time. However, few arcades are still in operation today, as most gamers prefer to play at home on their personal consoles.

7. Have Casual Telephone Conversations: Take away interviews, calls to mom, and complaints to certain companies, and there’s very little left of the classical conversations between friends for asking about the day and planning hijinks. Once again, text messages have taken over this role, providing quick responses rather than personal chats. Caller ID also removes the anonymity of prank calls.

8. Make Mix Tapes: In the past, when seeking to compile the ultimate killer track of one’s favorite songs, hours spent beside a radio with a steady hand on the record button were necessary. Now, cassette tapes and CDs have given way to a few taps on a screen to produce instant playlists using applications such as iTunes and Spotify.

9. Go to Drive-In Theaters: What was once a fun summer pastime is now largely unavailable due to the low number of driveins still in operation.

The outdoor theater is now mostly a curiosity of a past age.

10. Remember Phone Numbers: Once there was a time when everyone made sure to memorize the telephone numbers of their parents and friends. Nowadays, cell phone contact lists have done away with this necessity.

11. Go Cruising: On hot summer nights, back when gas was cheap and street lights were brighter, America’s youth spent many a Friday night driving their local strip, showing off their customized wheels, blasting music, and picking up dates. Today, with higher gas prices and a stricter society, cruising has faded, as most stay indoors for the weekend.

Features

Lina’s Thai Bistro

by xavier Sanchez | staff writer

Features

The Lorian Apr. 18, 2018

7

Book Review: ‘The Stranger’ by erin peters | staff writer

Romance, murder, and a death sentence…no, this isn’t the newest episode of “Law and Order”, it’s just a taste of what you will find in Albert Camus’s “The Stranger”. “The Stranger” is the story of a French Algerian man named Meursault who (spoiler alert) murders a man he hardly even knows. Meursault is a man who lets life happen to him. He doesn’t create meaningful connections with anyone and spends his days isolated in his small apartment. Even the death and funeral of his own mother is described as a bore for Meursault. However, his situation abruptly changes when he befriends his next door neighbor, Raymond, who is rumored to be a pimp. Meursault is pulled into Raymond’s personal biddings. This friendship is what presents Meursault with an opportunity for murder.

The brother of one of the women Raymond abused is his unfortunate victim. Although Meursault’s desire for control is absent in the rest of the novel, his decision to pull the trigger is, ironically, the only moment Meursault seems feel like he is actually living.

“The X Marks The Spot” restaurant reviews have taken Dubuque by storm this past school year.

They have covered many food cuisines which include American, Italian, and Mexican. This past week I took on Lina’s Thai Bistro with some of my family that came to visit. This allowed me to try the maximum amount of items because I was able to try a little bit of everyone’s meal.

Camus’s novel is a criticism of the absurd. Meursault is greatly troubled by the meaninglessness of life. He believes that the world has no logic and is happy to be sentenced to death as a way to leave it all behind. In its short 159 pages, the novel also presents important insight into the mind of a psychopath.

Meursault isn’t capable of sympathy for others and is able to murder a man in cold blood. His detachment from other people and even from his own life show how Meursault really is a stranger to the world around him.

Thai food might have new styles or flavors for you reading but after this you will want to try it for yourself. On their website, they add “As there are no rigid absolute rules in Thai cooking. The true art in preparing Thai food lies in attaining a balance of salty, sweet, sour and spicy, sometimes a bit bitter. The five flavors are naturally mixed and create a complex harmony of tastes and textures.” Thai food also adopted other style into their cooking over the years such as ones from China, India, Malaysia and Indonesia, and Western.

Since its publishing in 1941, “The Stranger” has received mixed reviews from critics. Some believe that Camus achieved great profoundness through the ideas in his novel. Others believe that his simple plot and shallow supporting characters did not do justice to the philosophical novel. After reading “The Stranger” myself, I can see how it appears to need revision. I had to read through a seemingly normal funeral, movie date, and day at the beach before the deeper meaning of the novel started coming into place. However, this doesn’t mean Camus’s writing was flawed. On the contrary, this depiction of everyday life was what drove home the criticism of the absurd within the novel, presenting life as boring and repetitive. Unfortunately, this also means that much of the novel is equally as boring and repetitive. Despite this, I would encourage everyone to read “The Stranger” at least once. It is one of those books that will stick in your head weeks after you read it, and that is the kind of book you don’t want to miss out on.

Lina’s Thai Bistro has one of the largest menu I have seen, not only in Dubuque but of any restaurant I have ever been to. This did not affect the quality of the food.

Most times, restaurants with large menus are known to slack on menu items because there are just too many to maintain.

For appetizers, we got Lina’s Thai Spicy Lettuce Cups. The cups are ground chicken with spicy Thai herbs mixed together with fresh lemon juice which you eat using a large piece of lettuce. For my meal, I ate non-Thai food. I ordered some piece of sushi and fried rice (which were delicious) but I did not stop eating there. I tried my sister’s Spicy beef pad thai, her fiance’s ginger scallion tilapia, my niece and nephew’s sweet & sour chicken and the order of curry chicken fried rice we ordered for the table.

I’m usually a fan of sweet and sour chicken but it was favorable and came out hot. The curry chicken fried rice was also very delicious because it introduced me to a ingredient which I do not usually eat.

The curry flavor combined with the rice and chicken is a combo that will be a reason I’ll head back to Lina’s.

A Day in the life of a Student Ambassador by celia balderston | staff writer

Exploring new places, like visiting colleges, can be exciting and scary, but nothing beats feeling welcomed in a new environment. Almost every day, we have some of our best students on campus, student ambassadors, leading and guiding tour groups around our beautiful campus. Student ambassadors have to be quick on their toes, know information about who they are leading on a tour, and always friendly and conscientious to anyone they interact with.

They are the faces of our campus to alumni, prospective students, and many others. Student ambassadors should be dedicated to the admissions program with deep passion for helping Loras College keep its tight-knit community.

Last thought: People tend to do what they are comfortable doing, especially when it comes to food. They fear trying new foods because of a variety of factor. Those that are hesitant are doing an injustice to themselves. Take the trip and try some new flavors. I enjoyed them and you should get that opportunity too.

Lina’s Thai Bistro is open everyday of the week. Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. For your convenience, you can dine in, carry out, lunch express, and cater. This is a bit of a drive but definitely worth the trip. Lina’s Thai Bistro is located at 2055 Holliday Drive in Dubuque, Iowa.

Album Review: ‘Care for Me’ by xavier Sanchez | staff writer

By now most know it, but it should be said even more. The Chicago music scene is one of the most noticeable in all of music over the best years. Their artists have stories to tell and have found music as their avenue to share it to the world. Their work covers all genres too, from gospel to rap. The most recent artist to drop an album is Saba. On April 5th, Saba dropped “Care For Me” which is available across all major music platforms.

The album deals with heavy material. He covers death and depression, obsession with social media, and life.

Last year, Saba’s cousin Walter Long Jr. was stabbed to death after an altercation on the city train. He attempted to get away but the killer followed him to make sure he did not survive. This hurt Saba and several members of the Pivot gang. Pivot Gang is a group of independent rappers which Long Jr. created years back. During his life, he rapped under the name, dinnerwithjohn. Through Saba’s music and everyday interactions you knew how much Long Jr. meant to him. This album he dedicates it to him.

The world was introduced to this upcoming Saba album when he released “BUSY/SIRENS.” Originally two separate parts that they decided to join together later in the process. He opens by saying “I’m so alone” which demonstrates how he felt after the death of his cousin.

He concludes with “HEAVEN ALL AROUND.” The song touches a religious side of Saba and is believes to connect to the lyric “Sirens on the way, ayy Now you’re lying where the angels lay (yeah)” that appear in his first track and with his final track. Despite the struggles he went through after his loss, Saba believes Long Jr. is up in Heaven and no matter where he goes, he’s not alone because Long Jr. will always be beside him.

“Care For Me” has only 10 tracks and a runtime of 41 minutes which is shorter than his previous album, “Bucket List Project”. Saba teamed with DaedaePivot and Daoud to produce the tracks. He also is joined by some friends on the tracks; Chance The Rapper (“LOGOUT”), Kaina (“Fighter”), and theMIND (“BUSY/SIRENS”) appear on the album.

Album should be listened to from start to finish so make sure you follow that rule when listening. My picks are “SMILE,” “LOGOUT,” and “HEAVEN ALL AROUND ME.” As of right now, he has one music video out from this album. Check out the “LIFE” video on YouTube as well.

If you enjoy his album, catch him on his “Care For Me” tour. Saba is joined by Joseph Chilliams, Jean Deaux and other special guests over the next couple months on his USA/Canada tour.

This week, one of our student ambassadors, Taylor Rausch, is in the spotlight as a student ambassador. Taylor Rausch is a firstyear elementary education major with an endorsement in mathematics and reading. She is very active on campus and can be seen participating in many different activities and clubs such as Loras College’s cheer team. Rausch has been an active student ambassador since October of 2017 and has lead and helped out with over 20 campus tours.

To start out a busy day in admissions, Taylor arrives 15-20 minutes before a tour is scheduled to start and meets with the other tour guides and members of the admissions office to discuss what route she will take with her prospective students. When the family arrives, Taylor Rausch will greet them and lead them to the opening part of the tour: the financial meeting. Once that meeting is over, Rausch and other student ambassadors meet up with the prospective students and they are all go off on the tour. According to Rausch, “a tour can last anywhere from “45 minutes- 1 hour”. Sometimes the tours run longer due to questions prospective students have and meetings they have after the tour. After the families leave, the student ambassadors are required to report back to admissions representatives and relay information about how to tour went. Within the next couple of days, all ambassadors are advised to write postcards to the prospective students visiting Loras College.

When I asked Taylor Rausch for any advice she would give to others considering this student job she said “If you are passionate about Loras College [and love to help out around campus] this is a perfect job for you”. Although the work of a student ambassador can be tiring and overwhelming at times, Rausch wouldn’t trade it for anything. She loves working as a student ambassador and has met many people, from students to professors, and has formed “many different connections [on and off campus]”. Student ambassadors are so important and essential for bringing in future DuHawks and they help uphold a bright and joyful reputation for our wonderful home, Loras College.

Creative Corner

A Paw Print Forever in My Heart by kristen o’donnell | staff writer

I know your bones are brittle and your muscles are weak.

Your eyes are shot and you refuse to eat.

Your tail that once spun like a windmill Now sits lifeless and completely still.

Your love for me is immeasurable, But you’re sick and there is no cure.

I have loved you endlessly through all these years, Now I must say something I have always feared.

I’m letting you go so you can be free Happy and careless as you deserve to be.

One day we will be together again, But as for now, so long my very best friend.

8

The Lorian

Mind & Soul

Apr. 18, 2018

Find inspiration in the book of Daniel

by Daniel Charland| staff writer

Call me biased, but I think the Book of Daniel in the Bible is one of the most inspirational books in the entire Old Testament, with a common theme of remaining steadfast to God in the face of persecution and the hope that comes from God’s inevitable victory over the secular powers of the Earth. For the benefit of those who might not be familiar with most of these stories, I’ll do a quick rundown of the main parts of the book.

First, the book begins by telling how the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, conquered the nation of Judah and took away anything of value that he could, including the best and brightest young people (kind of like the Bible version of college students when you think about it). Four of these young men are Daniel and his friends, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. As part of their training to become servants for the king, these young men are required to eat at the king’s banquet table, which presents a problem for Daniel and his friends who can’t eat unclean pagan food, because it may have been sacrificed to the false gods.

In defiance of the status quo, they instead decided to only eat fresh fruits, vegetables, and water. This pleases God so much that He gives them great wisdom to rise to the top of their classes.

Later on, Nebuchadnezzar has dreams that no one but Daniel can interpret. The

dream is about a great statue that is made of all different kind of metals, but is then crushed by a boulder that turns into a mountain. God gives Daniel the meaning of the dream, which is that the statue represents all of the kingdoms that will rule over the known world in the next few centuries, and how strong they will be. In the end however, the Kingdom of God, represented by the boulder, will reign over all secular authority and last forever. Upon finally learning the meaning of the dream, the king is so happy that he elevates Daniel and his friends to high positions in the government, but then gets the idea to build a giant statue of himself and have everyone worship it. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse and are thrown into a giant furnace to burn to death as punishment for defying the king. However, God rewards their faith and obedience to Hsim and protects them so they aren’t harmed in the slightest. Later on, Babylon is conquered by the Persian Darius who likes Daniel so much that he wants to put him in charge of supervising the entire kingdom. This makes the other supervisors jealous and they trick Darius into signing a law preventing praying to God. Daniel continues to pray anyway and is famously thrown into the lion’s den, only to have God save him by shutting the lion’s mouth and allowing him to survive.

Daniel also receives many visions about the future of his people, mainly about how trying times are ahead for them, but in the end, God will send salvation. The last two stories aren’t as well-known as the rest and

are even excluded from non-Catholic bibles. The first of these stories tells how Daniel comes to the aid of a young woman named Susanna who is faithful to God, but has been falsely accused of infidelity to her husband by two elders who wished to sleep with her, but were refused on account of her virtue.

Because they are highly respected, everyone believes them and Susanna is about to be put to death when God inspires Daniel to expose the elder’s lies and reward Susanna for her faithfulness to God and His commandments.

Finally, at the end of the book, Daniel is working for King Cyrus and manages to prove that two of the major gods that the king worships are false, one being a statue and the other a large snake that Daniel kills by feeding it pitch and fat.

Enraged by this, the people of Babylon throw Daniel into the lion’s den again, and again God saves him.

The entire book of Daniel is reassuring, and reminds us that if we remain faithful to God and His Church, He will protect and reward us in spite of all that the world can throw at us. We are lucky enough that we don’t have to worry about being thrown into a fire or a lion’s den – both of which belong on a “most-painful-ways-to-die list,” but we do face persecution from those with a secular mindset in the forms of ridicule, financial and legal pressure, and sometimes even physical violence.

No matter what, we must remember to put God before all else, just like Daniel.

Father’s house retreat: life is like ice skating

by Hunter Beggs| for the Lorian

Last Sunday, I went to the Mystique Ice Rink to skate during their open skate times. I’ve picked up ice skating with a determination to get better at it, but also because it’s just nice to cruise around the rink on Sundays. If you’ve ever been there, you’ll be accustomed to seeing the little kids flying around the rink who are significantly more coordinated and daring than I am. They have no fear of falling, because to them it’s quite fun, and it’s a shorter way to the ground when you’re five years old than when you’re 23. Then, in a simple moment came a little inspiration.

I went to one of the side benches to adjust my skates and watch the skaters for a little bit. As I sat there, a father and his little boy went by. Naturally, it was adorable.

The little boy was probably three or four years old, wearing his tiny hockey skates, a tiny Hawkeyes jersey, and helmet. He had one of those little walkers in front of him. His dad was behind him slightly holding onto the boy’s shirt. This dad was obviously very confident on the ice and used his legs to guide the walker along and probably to push the little boy a bit faster.

The boy was perfectly surrounded, and as he pushed along on his little skates, I never saw him hit the ground. I laughed on the bench, thinking, “God, that’s how I feel right now.” God the Father is guiding me through life. Even when I don’t always feel like pushing along, He is practically

or we just don’t want to believe that He carrying me around the ice. Sometimes, loves us as much as He says He does I think I’m moving along pretty well, because we’re terrified He’ll let us down. when in all honesty, He has me constantly Yet, our Heavenly Father’s love is allsurrounded, ready to pick me up next time encompassing and everlasting, and “His I fall, and probably watching me with that Fatherly smile on His face and chuckling at ways are above our ways” (Isaiah 55:8me with great affection as I start to become 9). He gives us the Holy Spirit to guide us with faith and strength. He gives us more daring in my steps in the world.

His Son so we can be adopted into His Our relationship with our Heavenly Family and learn the art of living a holy Father can feel a lot like this moment. life. We are God’s children. That’s what Sometimes, He lets go for a little while so our Baptism means! we can figure out how to skate a bit better, This weekend our team is helping but He’s always there to pick us up when host a Father’s House Retreat in we fall. A friend of mine in college once Wisconsin Dells and all are welcome to said that when a dad is teaching his child join. Whether you just to swim, he starts out need a weekend away by holding him up and with friends or you’re having him float and We just don’t want struggling with faith kick his feet. Then, after to believe that and life, I invite you a while, the dad lets go He loves us as to come with us. This and the child might feel retreat is focused on our like he’s drowning, but much as He says relationship with God if he keeps kicking, he’ll He does because the Father and how we get the hang of it and we’re terrified find our identity in Him start swimming. Yet, we alone. Our team and all know that a loving He’ll let us down.

UW-Platteville’s FOCUS father wouldn’t let his team will be giving the child drown. We know talks, alongside small this to be true of a good group and prayer time with other Loras earthly father. How much more must our and FOCUS campus students. Talk to Heavenly Father love us and want to give us good things! Yet, how often do we doubt one of the missionaries or go ahead and sign-up online at www.focusoncampus.

His goodness? Either we’ve had poor org/retreats. experiences with our earthly fathers, or we see the struggles of other people’s families,

“Lord, I am not worthy”

by Casey Flack| staff writer

The Mass is filled with hidden messages from Scripture, and perhaps one of my favorites is the prayer of the people in response to the call to the Eucharistic Table, “Lord I am unworthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” These words echo those of the Roman centurion who trusted in Jesus to heal his servant from a distance (Mt 8:8). In the moment the centurion was aware of his own faults, and knew he could not invite Jesus into his household, but trusted in His power to heal.

For us it is even more profound. This response is placed immediately before the distribution of the Eucharist for a reason. In saying this we are both admitting that the Eucharist is an undeserved gift from God and that God makes us worthy to bring Himself into our bodies because of His great love.

For the first, we recognize that we did nothing to deserve this great gift. It is instead given by Jesus for our own wellbeing. It is the medicine that heals body and soul.

For the second, in giving a gift, God does not intend on hiding it. By entrusting it to the Church, He also lifts up its members so that He can encounter them in the most intimate way possible. For us, this is an act of turning back to God – conversion. Each mass provides us with the opportunity to commit ourselves, despite our flaws and failings, to God’s call in our lives, “come home.”

Just what kind of healing are we asking for in this What kind moment? We of healing are asking to be are we more like Jesus asking – to be made whole. I suggest for in this this begins with moment? our Eucharistic attitude toward life, accepting as Job did with the good and with the bad, but always offering a hymn of thanksgiving to God. It is not a condemnation of lowliness, but rather an admission of who we are and what Jesus makes us to be. It’s a promise that is both fulfilled, and yet to be fulfilled.

The healing we seek at the Altar is not healing our pride, but rather, healing between ourselves and God. In turn, this should inspire us when we leave the Mass. Having reminded ourselves of both our unworthiness and conversion, we are meant to do the same for each other. It is a call to humility, a reminder that our universe is not centered on ourselves but rather on God. We ought to take this phrase with us into our lives, being thankful (Eucharistic) for all of creation, and especially our neighbors. In fostering a thankful spirituality of life we are able to enter more deeply into the mystery of giving without cost, only to receive without limit. May the Lord give us humble and generous hearts this Easter.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month by elizabeth ramos| for the Lorian

It has made national headlines regarding the increasing number of sexual assaults that are happening on college campuses. Unfortunately, this is a reality even on small campuses such as Loras. You may have noticed the posters around campus showing the importance of giving consent, because without consent, it is sexual assault.

When most people think of sexual assault, they think it is when you are alone in a dark alley and someone comes from behind and physically attacks and rapes you. While sometimes this could be the case, a majority of sexual assaults on a college campus look more like this: You go to a party, enjoy some drinks, and then a peer, sometimes even a friend, takes you somewhere and wants to be sexual with you. Even though you may be saying no in a bunch of different ways, he or she still pressures you until maybe you give in. Or sometimes the girl may pass out and then the guy takes advantage of her. Or you get somewhere and the guy just starts doing what he wants to you.

After the assault, it is very normal to feel shame, guilt, anger, fear and much more. It is really important for the person to get professional help to work through the trauma one has experienced. This may mean going to the hospital immediately or contacting a resident assistant, someone from security, or a counselor as soon possible after the incident.

Below are some basic safety guidelines for when you are going out with friends. Following these can help decrease the risk of a sexual assault happening to you.

1. Know your alcohol limits: drinking and becoming intoxicated can make you vulnerable to assaults by impairing your judgment and weaken your ability to fight off attackers.

2. Watch your drinks: Always carry your drink with you even to the bathroom. Also be aware of who you are getting your drinks from.

3. Trust your gut: If you get a bad feeling about a location or a person, leave immediately. Be loud and aggressive. Most attackers don’t like to put up a fight and have attention brought to the situation.

4. Stick with your friends: Attend social events with friends. Look out for each other and make sure each person gets home safely.

5. Be assertive: If you are in a situation where someone is trying to be sexual with you and you do not want to be sexual, give eye contact and be very clear in what you want. For example, “No I do not want to do anything with you. Please leave.” If they do not listen, the best thing you can do is leave the situation, scream for help, or fight them off.

For more information on dealing with a sexual assault or helping someone else who has experienced an assault, contact Counseling Services at 588-7085/588-7024.

Community The Lorian

Apr. 18, 2018

9

What college has taught me about motivation

by Katie Tooze | staff writer

As a senior, I look back on the last four years and I realize how much I have grown and changed. I have learned many life lessons during my time at Loras.

From stepping out of my comfort zone, to managing my free time and everything in between. As I look back, I realize one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned was about motivation. I’d always believed that in order to succeed in college, I had to be motivated all the time. I thought that if I didn’t feel motivated, I was just being lazy and wasn’t trying to achieve the goals I had set for myself. That was how I pushed myself during my first two years at Loras.

I regularly told myself that I need to keep

my motivation high at all times in order to succeed.

At the end of sophomore year, I began to realize just how exhausted I was. I began to realize that my constant need to feel motivated was causing me more and more stress as time went on. I was worried because I had bought into the idea that if you’re not constantly pushing yourself, then you’re being lazy and might miss out on opportunities. I could see so many motivated people around me and I was afraid of falling behind my peers, so I pushed myself through the end of sophomore year with high motivation.

In the summer between sophomore and junior year, I knew something was going

to need to change. I knew that running on high motivation levels was draining me and I needed to find a new balance. I decided that I was going to allow myself time to relax and recharge sometimes.

So, when I came back to school, I would take time out of each day to relax. I would take a little time each day to color, listen to music, talk to friends, go on walks, anything but schoolwork. Giving myself time away from schoolwork actually gave me more motivation to get it done.

It does take a lot of self-control to allow daily breaks from schoolwork. Throughout this year, I’ve battled a fair amount of senioritis and it isn’t always easy to push myself back into schoolwork and job

Cure those winterin-April blues

Sacrament Schedule

by Audrey Miller | staff writer

With the impromptu snow storm in the middle of April, it’s hard to imagine that this Iowa winter will ever be over.

If you’re feeling sad, lethargic, and even slightly depressed, you’re not alone—seasonal affective disorder is a real thing. Fortunately, this prolonged weather-dependent disorder fades as the weather improves. But what if the weather never seems to improve? What if those anticipated 50/60 degree days are taking too long to reach us? Never fear: it is possible to combat these winter-in-April blues with a few easy steps.

1. Surround yourself with more light. Simply by opening the blinds or curtains and allowing more light into your room works wonders with your mood. If you’re studying in the library, sit closer to the windows. Studies also show that being outside for thirty minutes a day also vastly improves a person’s mood. Just one more reason to walk to class, outside in the natural light.

2. Eat smarter. Filling yourself with simple carbohydrates and sugar may improve your mood in the short term, but for a drawn-out bout of seasonal affective disorder, turn towards foods you normally associate with warmer weather, such as fresh fruit. If you have access to a grill, make burgers or grilled vegetables. Eating summertime-type foods can bring you back to warmer days and decrease your winter blues.

3. Exercise more. Obviously exercise

is great for the body, mind, and soul, but sometimes it’s hard to schedule it into our busy lives or even motivate ourselves to get to the AWC. Fortunately, there are other sneaky ways to get the proper amount of exercise during a normal day of classes. If you’re like me and constantly speed-walking to classes that you’re going to be late for, you’re in luck: a 2005 Harvard study suggests that walking at a quick pace for 35 minutes a day, five times a week, improved mild to moderate depression. Another great reason to walk to class, even if you’re running late.

4. Listen to upbeat music. A 2013 study showed that listening to cheery music was another way to improve your mood. Here’s an idea: while walking to class, pop a pair of headphones into your ears and listen to some upbeat music as you simultaneously get your exercise.

5. Plan a vacation. We all know it’s the thought that counts, so why not start thinking about what you’re going to do on May 17 when the semester is over?

Research shows that simply planning something that you know will make you happy actually causes an increase in current happiness.

6. Help others. The happiest people are truly the people who bring happiness to others. Take some time to volunteer, write a note to a friend, or call someone who needs it. By helping someone else, you might end up helping yourself more in the process.

Violence interrupters

by Krissy Juarez | staff writer

As the student leader of the Washington D.C. social justice trip, I was primarily focused on attending to the group’s needs and then my own. I wasn’t sure what to expect. Hopefully, I would learn something new and come back refreshed and recommitted to peace, but then again I had dedicated myself to an important position that needed to be my priority.

However, soon after arriving in Washington and getting situated, I realized how much I needed this trip for my well-being, both spiritually and emotionally. So often it’s easy to feel isolated on one’s journey to peace, because it typically means going against a deep core belief of society and either receiving backlash or just feeling unsupported. However, through encountering various groups, such as Little Friends for Peace, the Fr. McKenna Center and the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker committed to their own peacekeeping capabilities that the feeling of empowerment was unmistakable.

The amount of work that these groups devoted their lives to was exhaustive and often seemed as if they were chipping away a mountain. It was easy to become disheartened at all the work that needs to be put into enacting peace. Just blocks away from the opulence of the Capitol

were these groups attending to people’s basic needs as best as they could. I struggled greatly with the tension between the need for charity and social justice.

Both are necessary and yet it can seem nearly impossible to do both, and to do them on a wide scale. For the past two weeks, I have been reflecting on this conundrum and I constantly find myself coming back to what peace activist MJ Park, the founder of Little Friends For Peace, told me – she said that we all need to be “violence interrupters,” and do little things to effect change. I knew in my heart’s core that she was right, but it was extremely hard to feel that little things can create massive change when you witness the prevalent economic, social, and racial disparity in Washington D.C. However, after coming back to Dubuque, I came to two major realizations. First, that the journey to peace is long, and that fast results do not effectively dismantle oppressive systems. Second, it’s foolish to think that large scale movements of authentic peace can be achieved without internal commitments to authentic peace.

You have to change so that the change you generate actually lasts. The last thing that I want to leave the reader with is this question: how can you be a daily violence interrupter?

searching. I talked to my brother recently, and I was telling him how I was feeling particularly unmotivated that day. He told me, “Motivation is not and should not be a constant necessity, but something that comes in waves. There is no problem with having low or no motivation. That’s just allowing yourself to rest so you can best use the times when you have high motivation.”

So if you take one thing from this article, it’s don’t be afraid to let yourself feel unmotivated sometimes. Use those moments to recharge and evaluate what you need to do next so that when the motivation returns, you can make the most of it!

St. Galdino della Sala St. Galdino della Sala was born in Milan, around the year 1100, and would eventually become Cardinal of that city. The Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick Barbarossa, attacked Milan because of a dispute with the Pope whom Cardinal Galdino supported, and so he had to flee. After the occupation, he led to rebuilding efforts. He was known for his charity to the poor and to debtors (pray for me, specicially).

He died right after preaching a sermon against the Cathars (a popular heretical movement at the time). Pope Alexander III canonized Galdino soon after his death.

St. Eleutherius & St. Anthia In 2nd Century Rome, St. Anthia took her young son, Eleutherius to Pope Anicetus to learn the faith.

He was appointed a bishop at the age of 20 (that’s your age, step up your game) to Illyricum. This area corresponds to modern Croatia and Albania. He and his mother were killed by the Romans, and there are varying accounts of how they were killed. Anthia was beheaded while her son was clubbed to death. The city of Rieti, in central Italy, claims their relics.

Monday

• Adoration: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Reconciliation: 4:15 p.m.

• Mass: 5:15 p.m.

Tuesday

• Adoration: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Mass: 5:15 p.m.

Wednesday

• Adoration: 12:30 p.m.2 p.m. and 8-8:45 p.m.

• Reconciliation: 8:15 p.m.

• Mass: 9 p.m.

Thursday

• Adoration: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Reconciliation: 4:45 p.m.

• Mass: 5:15 p.m.

Friday

• • •

•

Adoration: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Reconciliation: 3 p.m.

Mass: 4 p.m.

Sunday

• Mass: 8 p.m.

10

The Lorian

Sports

Apr. 18, 2018

Duhawks revise strategy, shoot for postseason James leads lacrosse despite loss to Auggies

by halea griffin| sports writer

Despite difficult weather conditions, the Duhawks played their final home game of the season on Saturday, April 14, falling 20-5 to Augsburg.

“We had a lot working against us,” said Head Coach Barbara Vega. “Bad weather, it was raining initially, and then started sleeting, and bad field conditions, (but) we played a full game. Defense was very strong, and played very well together.”

Goals came from all over the attack, led by Sarah James with two goals. Other players including first-year Katlynne Wolf, junior Renata Veljacic, and senior Sarah Hanson also scored. Hanson and senior Nia Stompanato also came with an assist each. Anchoring the defense in goal, senior Ashley McGee had nine saves for the Duhawks.

“James really stepped up during the game,” said Vega, “Before the game, we talked about

taking risks on the offense and leaving it all out there, making our shots count and putting them to use, and SJ did just that.”

But she isn’t the only one who’s stepped up throughout this season.

“Each game there’s someone new, taking the lead and the spotlight,” said Vega. “It’s not the same person every single game.”

The next two weeks, the Duhawks will be on the road, facing Cornell this Wednesday at 7 p.m. before traveling to Chicago to play Illinois Tech and Concordia Chicago, and rounding out the regular season next week against Monmouth and Aurora.

“The focus now will be on taking care of ourselves and making sure we’re recovering properly,” said Vega. “The most important thing will be mental toughness and pushing through aches and pains, ensuring that we play a full 60 minutes for the rest of our games.”

The team is close to making history, as they are currently in fifth place in the conference, one spot away from making the conference tournament.

“We want to make history,”

photo courtesy of loras college athletics

Sophomore Olivia Flynn dodges Auggie opponent looking downfield toward her teammates. said Vega. “We want to put a target on our backs, and we want to prove that we deserve to be at the tournament.”

Last year, the team finished ninth in the MWLC. “We’ve had progress every single year. The seniors have put in so much work over the past four

Meet No. 1 Singles Jason Derby The Lorian takes a look at one of the tennis team’s key players on and off the new courts Interview by kaitlyn lagrange| sports writer

Jason Derby is a senior this year at Loras College.

He is a member of the Loras Men’s Tennis team, and is looked upon highly by his whole team. Derby has been known to be a star player on the courts, winning nearly every match he has competed in throughout his many season on the team. Not only does he perform well on the courts, but off them as well. Making Dean’s List every single semester, Derby is looking forward to sharing his plethora of knowledge with other students after graduation.

What does it mean to be a “redshirt senior?”

It’s not like redshirt senior at big Division 1 schools, where they intentionally sit a player for a year to allow them to develop and become a better player. This was very much accidental. I had no intention of playing college tennis (as I hadn’t even gone to a high school that had tennis), so I just didn’t play tennis my first year. It happened to work out that I eventually found tennis and was able to tack on the extra year at the end.

How long have you been involved in tennis?

I played tennis since I was pretty little. I wasn’t ever trying to go pro or anything, but I definitely played all through grade school. I stopped playing when high school started because I wanted to focus on basketball and my high school didn’t have tennis as a sport. So I didn’t play tennis for about six years, and then really took it up again my junior year of college.

How do you feel your final season is going so far?

I think it’s going really well. We have a lot of experience on the team (we graduated nobody), and it has shown. We’ve played the strongest schedule of the three years I’ve

really been a part of the program, but still have our best record of those three years. There is plenty of improvement happening at practice, and we’re doing what we need to do so far in the conference season to put us into the IIAC Tournament.

What are your plans for after graduation?

I actually plan to teach high school.

I am a Biochemistry major, so I have kind of done a 180 from the idea of going to medical school or something similar. I eventually want to be a school principal, but am looking forward to learning (and teaching) a whole lot in the classroom first.

Do you have any favorite memories or matches that you remember from your years here with the Loras Tennis team?

Last year against UD also stands out with it being the match that decided the final spot in the conference tournament (Loras won 5-4, with a doubles match going to a tiebreaker before Loras won). There have been three or four comebacks after being down match point - those are always fun to have. And of course the spring break trips have been awesome all three years. Getting to play at some of the best facilities in the country in warm weather with both the men’s and women’s teams is always a blast.

years, and this is the closest we’ve come to making it into the tournament. It’s giving the whole team, especially the seniors, something to push for as we finish the season.”

The team will graduate six seniors this year: goalie Ashley McGee, attackers Sarah Hanson and

Halea Griffin, mid-fielders Katie Kulas and Nia Stompanato, and defender Kaitlin Seich.

Despite weather woes, the team is still fighting strong.

“Rain or shine, we still grind,” said Assistant Coach Itzel Rivera.

Sports

The Lorian

Apr. 18, 2018

11

Duhawks sit 15-12 with full IIAC-scheduled week ahead Five sets of doubleheaders mean potential for conference berth

by Lauren Fritz | sports writer

photo courtesy of Loras College Athletics

Keeping her eye on the ball, senior Regan Wolverton makes contact.

The Duhawks were swept by Central College for their first losing conference double-header of the season. In Pella, the Duhawks were downed by the Dutch 7-2 in the first game, dropping sophomore ace Emily Reilly to 5-5 on the season. Although the Duhawks were only one hit behind the Dutch, they were unable to score runs when it mattered.

In the top of the fourth, junior Hannah Towns hit a leadoff double and then was scored by a single up the middle by junior Lauren Fritz, changing the score to 3-1.

Central answered and was able to score three more runs in the bottom of the fourth. Then they scored an unearned insurance run in the fifth off of first-year pitcher Bailey Baldauf, making the score 7-1. With one more chance to take the lead, the Duhawks were able to score one run off of the bat of first-year Haddie Anderson, scoring senior Bria Lenten.

Going into game two off of a loss, the Duhawks started junior Bayley Monroe in the circle who is seventh in IIAC with an ERA of 2.03 in 20.2 innings pitched. Throwing a complete game in the second match against the Dutch, Monroe managed to limit Central’s hits to four, ending in a final score of 1-0.

“The moment coach informed me that I would be starting game two, I had the mentality that I needed to give my

Men’s volleyball falls in Conference Championship Strong showing in Duhawks’ 1st appearance means bright progarm future

closed the door on the Cardinals with a block that sent the players and fans onto the court.

“We knew it was going to be a tight game going into it, and we were ready,” said Ross. “The arena had a ton of energy in it from our fans to the home team’s by jon quinn| asst. sports editor fans showing up too. It was just a game The Loras College men’s volleyball that everyone knew had to go five sets. team earned their No. 4 seed into the Then Leo Peter’s block at the end, I still MCVL Conference Tournament after really can’t believe that it happened. going on a 5-0 win streak. At this tournament, teams were playing for a national Just how hard this team worked in that bid for the NCAA Division Three Nation- game, we deserved the win.” al Tournament.

After the five set thriller over North “It was awesome to play in my home Central, the Loras College men’s volleytown again and where the team has a ton ball team’s six game win streak came to of friends and family,” said senior outside-hitter Dylan Ross. “I doubt we win an end and was swept by No. 2 Carthage Friday without all the Loras fans show- College Red Men on Saturday, April 14. ing up. It was the most fun I have had The Duhawks were led by mostly underplaying volleyball ever.” classmen. First-year right side-hitter Joe In both teams’ first appearance in the Jendra tallied 11 kills and three blocks MCVL Conference Tournament, Loras which was closely followed by first-year College upset the top seed North Central College on Friday, April 13 at Grego- outside-hitter Mihajlo Gomez with nine ry Arena in Naperville, Illinois. The five kills and one block. set thriller went back and forth 25-22, “It came on a quick turnaround from 14-25, 25-21, 18-25, and 15-13. The Du- the night before. Carthage showed they hawks continued their win streak and had been there before and exploited made history while doing it with their some weaknesses we first conference had,” said Ross. “They tournament win. proved that they are The Duhawks It’s an incredible were led by senior the No. 2 team in the outside-hitter Dylan experience for us... it nation for a reason. It’s Ross with a total of incredible experience was fun to prove them 20 kills and a hitfor us, and we were all wrong and finish ting percentage of picked by the coaches .459. In the fifth set, second in conference. the Duhawks trailed Dylan Ross poll in the beginning 8-5 at the crossover, of the season to finish senior but then went point fifth so it was fun to for point with the prove them all wrong Cardinals. Loras and finish second in was able to catch conference” the North Central at 11, but the Cardinals were able to pull ahead and force a Lopez and Jendra earned the all-tourtimeout at 11-13 in their favor. Coming nament team for their performances this out of the timeout, Ross earned his 20th past weekend at the MCVL Conference kill of the night and sided out. Junior setter Alfredo Lopez went on a service run Tournament. The Loras College men’s surpassing North Central to match point. volleyball team finishes their season Junior middle-blocker Leo Peters then with a 14-11 overall record.

“

,,

best performance because our team deserved a win, and in order for that to happen I needed to be ready to throw my game,” Monroe said. “I also knew that Central would undermine us in game two, and I was ready to show that Loras Softball plays a full 14-inning outing and was not going to give up just because game one didn’t go the way we wanted. I also knew that our defense and offense had a solid outing in game one, and I knew that would continue in game two, so I had no doubt whatsoever that we wouldn’t play to the best of our ability.”

The Duhawk offense tied hits with Central in the second game with four hits but were unable to score any runs. This was only the third game of the season that the Duhawks lost without scoring, and the first loss in games that they’ve allowed one run.

Anderson was one of four to get a hit in game two, accompanied by junior Shannon Coyle, and seniors Savannah Fowler and Regan Wolverton. Wolverton is only two hits away from her career-100-hits.

The Duhawks have four conference matchups this week. They started on Tuesday, April 17, with double W’s against Simpson at home. Tomorrow, April 19, they will play Luther in Decorah. Over the weekend, the Duhawks have their Strike Out Cancer game at University of Dubuque on Saturday, April 2, followed by senior day on Sunday, April 22, at home against Buena Vista. Due to the weather, the games against Luther and Buena Vista have been moved from last week.

Track & field teams take on nationally ranked competition Men, women succeed at UW-Plateville Invitational by aaron broege| sports writer

Last Thursday, April 12 the Loras Track and Field program traveled just over the river to University of Wisconsin-Platteville to take on a stacked field of competitors. With nationally ranked opponents such as University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and University of Dubuque making up a portion of the field, the Duhawks rose to the challenge and locked down a multitude of top five spots.

The 25th-ranked women came to perform on Thursday, amidst outstanding photo courtesy of Loras College Athletics performances from familiar athletes.

Senior Colby Rattenborg fights for balance in Sophomore Gabrielle Noland locked up three top-three finishes over the course of one of his field events. the meet. Noland finished in second place Hall, senior Kylian Lally, and sophomore Patin the 400m dash, and accompanied that with rick Mikel teamed up for a third place finish in a third place finish in the 200m dash. the 4x400m, Scott, Lally, and Mikel notched To go along with her successful day, she individual victories of their own. Lally finished and fellow teammates sophomore Terrian- third in the 800m with a time of 1:52.98, while na Black, junior Bella Solis, and sophomore Mikel finished with yet another first place in Alexis Alt locked down a first place finish in the 200m to add to his already impressive the 4x100m relay. Solis added a second place resume. Meanwhile, Scott finished in fourth finish in the 400m hurdles to go along with place in the 400m hurdles, followed closely the first place finish as well. Junior Kemu- by senior Andrew O’Neill who finished fifth. nto Ondande locked up a fourth place finSophomore Logan Hayes had a day in the ish in the 1500m run with a time of 5:00.79, steeplechase, finishing in second place with and was quickly followed up by junior Allie a time of 9:49.06. Junior Jack Carroll put Serres, who notched a fourth place finish in together a solid performance in the 1,500 as the 800m. To finish the day of track events, well, crossing the line in 4:04.77, good enough the 4x400m team of first-year Valerie Herbst, for a third place finish amongst a tough field. sophomore Brittany McNamara, junior Molly In the field events, junior Jake Berg Walker, and first-year Hannah Insko finished launched his way to a third place finish in the in fourth place. hammer throw, tossing a 168-3. Senior ColIn the field, the women looked just as by Rattenborg took to the runway and flew impressive. Junior Ester Johnson notched to a third place finish in the long jump. The a fourth place finish in the hammer throw Duhawks grouped up to take over the triple with a mark of 160-0. She followed this per- jump, as senior Hunter Dunlap, first-year formance up with a fourth place finish in the Doyle Carroll, sophomore Connor Gillespie, javelin throw, finishing one spot behind team- and first-year Peter Kilburg notched third, mate junior Taylor Dooley, who threw for a fourth, fifth and sixth place finishes respecdistance of 114-8. In the jumps, sophomore tively. The consistency shows just how comElyse Acompanado led the way with a first petitive this group of athletes will be as the place finish in the long jump, with a jump of season continues.

18-3.25. Junior Taylor Schaefers took hold of Up next, the Duhawks will travel to Rock the fifth spot in the triple jump, finishing with Island, Illinois, where they will compete in a distance of 33-7.25. a field against the powerful Augustana track The men gave a performance that matched and field program, including the fourththe solidity of the women’s results. There were ranked men. In the Meet of Champions, the three men who notched two top-three finishes Duhawks hope to emerge victorious. The meet on the day, all of whom were members of the will present the Duhawks with the opportuninationally recognized 4x400m team. While ty to bolster their national rankings, moving sophomore Shamari Scott, junior Anakin them quickly up the charts.

12

The Lorian

Apr. 18, 2018

Sports

Duhawk doubleheader victory in Nebraska Offensive strengths to lead men’s baseball team through the remainder of season

Keeping up with Kappes

Bye to Dez The Dallas Cowboys have moved on from wide receiver Dez Bryant.

They began talking

James Kappes columnist

went much further

by patrick costello | sports editor

Adaptability has been this es left for the purple and gold season’s challenge for the helps me remain focused on Duhawk baseball team, and one pitch at a time and exenot just based on opposing cute that pitch to the best of teams. With the unpredict- my ability. In addition, this is able weather, many games the best defense I’ve played have been rescheduled, al- for here at Loras. Being able tering the schedule for the to pitch aggressively and knowing that they have my Duhawks.

This past weekend, instead back gives me so much more of playing at Petrakis, the confidence, not to mention team traveled with a limit- the run support has been uned varsity roster across state believable.” lines to take on the Nebras“To keep the success goka Wesleyan Prairie Wolves. ing, I just try to enjoy every The double header took place second of each practice and on Friday, and entering the game,” Wojciehowski said. games, the Duhawks had a “Bus rides, wins, loses, I enrecord of 16-6 (5-2), while joy it all. Baseball is such a the Prairie Wolves were 7-16 game of highs and lows that (3-9). if you can focus on enjoying From the beginning, game it rather than the emotions one of the double header was a pitching duel. The teams of being too up or down, the exchanged scoreless frames team will more times than until first-year shortstop not be successful.”

In the second game, the Luke Fennelly scored on a fielder choice groundout by bats erupted for the Dusenior right fielder Danny h a w k s , p u s h i n g 1 8 r u n s across the plate in a slaughWeis.

The Duhawks were not ter-rule shortened second able to score again until the game.

The top of the inning startseventh inning when junior ed off with a bang as senior catcher Cole Thompson hit an opposite field single. This first basemen Ryan Koester scored junior Austin Konagel hit his third home run of the who tripled in the previous season — a two run blast — at-bat. The Duhawks had one tying him for the conference more run, ending the game lead.

The Prairie Wolves re3-0 in their favor.

The pitchers continued to sponded in the second inning dominate the field through- by plating a run, but the Duhawks came back scoring two out the game. Senior Brad more making the score 4-1.

Schwind went 7.0 shutout Scoring four more in the innings, striking out six, third and five in both the fifth and senior Aidan Wojcieand sixth innings, the bats howski came in to finish the overwhelmed the pitching of game and struck out three. the Prairie Wolves.

Schwind earned his sixth Throughout victory of the the game, six Duseason (6-0) hawks had mulin seven starts tiple hits, giving ( T)his is the best (the Duhawks the team 16 hits have won all defense I’ve played in total. seven starts).

“So far this for here at Loras.

Schwind is year, especially Being able to the Nebraska sealso second in ries, throughout the IIAC with pitch aggressively the lineup, guys 52 strikeouts. knowing that they Wojciehowski have my back, gives have had a good approach going continued the me so much more up to the plate. success in his We’ve been paseason; in 12 confidence. Not to tient in the box relief appearmention the run waiting for good ances, he has pitches to hit support has been maintained a and doing damunbelievable.

0.40 ERA and age with them,” an OBP (opAidan Wojciehowski Koester said. ponent batSenior On the short ting average of trip, the Du.104). hawks improved “From the to 18-6 overall, beginning of and 7-2 in conference play. the year, our program em“We had a great week gobodied a new mindset and ing 5-1. In our conference, it work ethic,” Schwind said. is tough,” said Head Coach “With the pitching staff spe- Carl Tebon. “Our guys percifically, we adopted a train- formed very well. Many more ing program that has forced challenges to come as a lot of us to keep our arms strong our season still remains.” and in shape since the first He and the Duhawks are day of practice. As for in- scheduled to take on Luther game situations, being a se- on Friday, April 20 in Decnior has helped. Knowing I orah. The first pitch is at 3 have a finite number of pitch- p.m.

‘‘

,,

about giving Bryant a pay cut, but it

than this. Apparently, this lead to the Cowboys believing that they are “Better off without Dez Bryant.” Jerry Jones was also said to state that it was nothing personal between the team and Bryant. He stated that it was just business.

Bryant was drafted in the first round by the Cowboys in the 2010 NFL draft, at 24th overall. He has been playing with Dallas over the last eight seasons.

Over these eight years, he managed to catch 531 passes on 909 targets. photos courtesy of Jim naprstek/ Loras College Athletics

Junior Richard Bryza takes the plate against Prairie Wolf pitcher Jesse McGuire in Friday’s matchup.

He also pulled in 73 touchdowns through the air. Bryant is a three-time Pro Bowler and a onetime All-Pro player.

Sure, Hurns falls short of Bryant’s catches by 12 and his touchdowns by two.

However, it looks that Hurns will be a suitable replacement for the recently released Bryant.

The Cowboys signed Allen Hurns back in March to a two-year deal worth $12 million. Hurns is a four-year veteran.

He was an undrafted free agent that was signed onto the Jacksonville Jaguars’ roster. Over the last four seasons, he has remained with the Jaguars and played in 52 games, 42 which he started. Hurns managed to snag 189 catches on 334 targets, and he even had 21 touchdowns. Bryant and Hurns have been very comparable over the last three seasons. Hurns had 138 catches and 15 touchdowns, and Bryant had 150 catches with 17 touchdowns.

Sure, Hurns falls short of Bryant’s catches by 12 and his touchdowns by two. However, it looks that Hurns will be a suitable replacement for the recently released Bryant. Hurns wore number 88, which formerly belonged to Bryant, and has claimed that he isn’t going to wear the number, and that Dallas might as well retire it.

What is in store for Bryant next?

He was quick to state on Twitter how he took the release to heart. “Cowboy nation, I need you to know this wasn’t my decision, I will always love y’all… forever Dallas in my heart,” he posted on Twitter. This shows that Bryant is clearly sorry, and we may even see him try to join a team to play Dallas twice a year, though he may leave the division entirely. We’ll just have to wait and see.