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Loras gets down to business

Institution announces plans for the Francis J. Noonan School of Business, with plans to begin classes in Fall 2018

by Tom Jensen | for the Lorian

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The wall in the Alumni Campus Center during the first few days of its run on campus. The wall was taken down the same week after complaints from the community.

Opinions on short-lived ‘free-speech wall’ evenly split

by Ashley pudil | executive editor

A free-speech wall at Loras that was taken down during the first week of November has sparked discussions in classrooms and in meetings among students over the past month.

Young Americans for Liberty (YAL), a libertarian group, put up the wall in early November to encourage discussion among students. The group wanted to provide an outlet for students to express their opinions in an open environment by creating a public wall. They were inspired to create the wall because of the protests by kneeling during the national anthem in the NFL. Once the group received approval, the “I Stand For…” wall was posted in the hallway of the Alumni Campus Center.

“The first few days were really sweet; there were a lot of positive comments on it,” said YAL president Patricia Patnode. “I saw some comments saying that people stood for love and for their friends, and that was part of the intention behind it.”

A few days after the wall was put up, Patnode received an e-mail saying the wall had to be taken down. Complaints had come from several people in the Loras community, saying that the comments wall on the wall offended many people in the community, including a few members of the administration.

“Within two minutes of receiving the e-mail, the wall was taken down, since Loras is a private institution,” Patnode said. “From there, we felt it was necessary to have a discussion about the role of the wall in the community.”

After the wall was removed, YAL hosted an open meeting to discuss the role of free speech on college campuses and listen to students share their comments on the wall.

During the meeting, YAL members answered questions about free speech and its limitations.

“We all came to an agreement that free speech is good, which is what we wanted,” Patnode said. “Everyone let everyone else speak and share their opinion.”

Patnode added that even though some students didn’t like the wall, they appreciated the opportunity to dialogue.

“I thought we facilitated discussion very well at the meeting,” YAL events chair Matthew Anderson said.

“There weren’t any arguments or confrontations … we tried to keep the conversation to productive dialogue.”

To gauge the opinions of people who were unable to attend the meeting, a survey was conducted of Loras students, faculty and staff. In total, 182 responses were recorded. Reactions were evenly split between those who viewed the wall as positive or negative, with 28 percent on each side, while 44 percent said they had a neutral reaction to the

wall.

“I thought it was great that people were able to express their thoughts, whatever they may be,” one responder said. “That’s why it’s called a free-speech wall.” A number of other students were in agreement, saying the wall is something Loras should have.

“It made me feel welcomed,” one person commented. “The wall and the comments exhibited the diversity on this campus. It was assuring to see the differences.”

While many people liked the wall, a number of people were opposed to it. Many responders thought the wall was inappropriate and poorly executed.

“There was a lot of hate written on that wall, and it shocked me that this wall was allowed in the first place. A lot of the statements made didn’t reflect what Loras College stands for,” one person said. “It was embarrassing and saddening that it stayed up for as long as it did.” Other respondents said they felt the wall was offensive, that it gave a negative view of Loras students and didn’t put the college in a positive light for potential students.

Patnode and the other members of YAL felt the wall served its purpose, which was to bring different opinions to light, even if that meant not everyone was in agreement. However, she believes the wall could have been better executed.

“If we have the chance to re-do the wall, we will post guidelines for people to follow,” she said. “I think that would give students a clearer idea of what the wall’s purpose is.” A few students who were confused about the wall agreed, saying the wall didn’t entirely fulfill its purpose.

“I think it was a good idea, but people crossing out other people’s opinions missed the entire point of the wall,” a responder commented. “Unfortunately, some people used it for the wrong reasons.”

“I struggle with the fact that we are all college students and adults, yet we still write cuss words and such on a wall. I understand it was free speech, but it was still immature,” another responder said.

Patnode wants to have more events that promote dialogue, and looks to address comments that were made about the wall. She hopes YAL continues to promote change and discussion, as per its mission statement.

But she has one request for students who are willing to engage in dialogue.

“Send us your ideas and opinions,” Patnode said.

“Having educated discussions about the free-speech wall is what Loras needs.” *Note: The survey conducted by The Lorian was anonymous in order to respect the confidentiality of the respondents.

concept and foundational components needed to advance the Already known for its legacy School of Business garnered of successful, community-drivmore than $10 million in comen leaders, Loras College, Iowa’s mitments. Several outcomes first college and the second oldest Catholic college west of the Mis- were achieved as a result: 3 Keane Hall renovation will sissippi, announces the launch of house new business faculty officthe Francis J. Noonan School of es, seminar space and classrooms Business. The College is now ac3 Andrew P. Studdert Encepting students for the fall 2018 semester. The Noonan School’s dowed Chair for Crisis and Ethmission is to educate students ical Leadership Analytics initiato be ethically-aware, data-in- tive will include new faculty lines, formed, globally-prepared, re- an MBA program, certificate program and undergraduate major sponsible leaders.

3 Faculty development oppor“The addition of the Noonan School of Business will offer stu- tunities will include engagements dents new learning opportunities at Catholic University and the and meet the critical need in so- University of Portland 3 Common book reading and ciety to have well-formed, ethical leaders in business and related Business Case Study competifields,” Jim Collins, president of tion aligned with Catholic social teaching Loras College, said.

3 Business speaker series and The school is named after the late Francis J. Noonan, a 43-year student scholarships In recent months, a couple member of the Loras faculty, retiring in 1991 as professor emer- whose generosity and longitus. Professor Noonan remains standing love for Loras have the longest-serving business fac- been unfailing, stepped forward ulty member and conto provide a $5 million tinues to hold a much endowed contribution beloved status among to establish funding The addition for the Dean of the Loras alumni, faculty, and staff. of the Noonan School of Business The Noonan School and the corresponding School of will focus on preparexpenses.

Business will operational ing students to utilize At their suggestion data to inform busi- offer students and with the unaniness practices that — new learning mous affirmative vote combined with strong from the Loras College ethics grounded in opportunities Board of Regents, it and meet the was decided to name Catholic social teaching — likely will become a critical need the School for Francis nationally recognized J. Noonan. in society destination for future The existing, and Jim Collins increasingly business leaders, by popular, Loras College serving as a light of Loras College ExecuPresident “insight with integrity” tive MBA in Analytics in the global business will remain as a key world. Students will not component of the only learn best business practices, Noonan School. Immediate future but also ethical decision-making, plans include the construction of while recognizing human dignity a state-of-the-art Finance Reand the impact of policy and procedures, and ultimately contribut- source Lab that will include hightech software and hands-on stock ing to the common good.

The Noonan School will also market investment learning opembrace Loras College’s tradition portunities. Additional offerings of experiential learning, preparing currently being explored include students for a rewarding first job the development of a Certified and a successful career through Financial Planning certificate participation in opportunities program, entrepreneurial courssuch as internships, study away es, and expanded internship and opportunities, community-based study away opportunities.

Thanks to the anonymous dolearning, and immersive service-learning courses/experienc- nation, the Francis J. Noonan es. These experiences, along with School of Business will immeunique competencies gained from diately commence a nationwide business education integrated search for an experienced, inwith interdisciplinary learning, spired dean who aspires to upwill give students the competi- hold and advance the mission of tive edge to navigate businesses the Noonan School. Individuals interested in the position may through complex markets.

D u r i n g L o r a s ’ h i s t o r i c contact Troy Wright, director $106,000,000 Inspiring Lives of human resources, at troy. and Leadership campaign, the wright@loras.edu

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The Lorian Dec. 7, 2017

A selection of stellar smarties: Loras Honor Society inducts 24 new members

by NATALIE DROESKE | sports editor

On Nov. 11, a select few students received an accredited honor: induction into Delta Epsilon Sigma, the Loras academic honor society.

Delta Epsilon Sigma is a national scholastic honor society for students in their junior and senior years. It’s a country-wide organization that values academic achievement and the Catholic tradition.

“DES, by its nature as an honor society, inducts … overachievers,” said faculty advisor Dr. Matthew Garrett.

On this second Saturday in November, the society congratulated 21 students and 3 faculty/staff members on their acceptance into the society. The early morning event featured a welcome by treasurer Rachel Valente, a light breakfast, and a keynote address by Dr. Danial Neebel from the Loras Engineering program. The induction of new members then followed with Dr. Garrett offering the final, closing remarks.

“The induction went very well. It was very fun to pass along the tradition of the society and to have so many faculty, staff, friends, and families there to honor the inductees,” said President Kassidy Riportella.

The tradition of Delta Epsilon Sigma goes back to 1938, when Reverend E. A. Fitzgerald, the Academic Dean at Loras, proposed the idea of an exclusive society for students, faculty, and alumni to celebrate scholarship in colleges and universities of the Catholic tradition. He presented his idea to the National Catholic Education Association, and in collaboration with 32 other institutions, Delta Epsilon Sigma became a nationally recognized society.

“It’s all majors, which is interesting, be-

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DES poses for a group photo after the new members were initiated. Members must have a 3.9 GPA in order to be considered for the organization. cause you get Chemistry majors and English majors and Sport Management majors, and every other major on campus,” said Dr. Garrett, “and they’re all different … that’s why I like being involved in this organization. I get the opportunity to meet with 15-20 of the

Honors Projects series

STEM Team

by AUDREY MILLER | staff writer

Two senior honors groups working on different projects have joined forces to create an educational and fun after-school program at Lincoln Elementary School. These groups — composed of honors students Rebecca Galuska, Danny Krasich, Theresa Milazzo, Ava Lalor, Timothy Sevcik, Noah Miller, Hunter Brehm, Kristin Anderson, and Tara Shingler—have combined their STEM and Walking Classroom honors projects into one after-school activity through St. Mark Youth Enrichment.

St. Mark runs after-school activities every day of the week. On Fridays, they set aside time for this group of Loras students to come in and work with the kids. The STEM group began implementing their project in April of last year, while The Walking Classroom group started in March. When the groups realized how well their projects fit together, they began to collaborate and create one unified project.

The STEM group focuses on education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as evidenced by the project’s acronym. The Walking Classroom group, on the other hand, had a little more structure to their project when they first began. The Walking Classroom is a nationwide program that publishes podcasts that kids can listen to while they are walking. St. Mark wanted to bring this idea to their own after-school program.

A typical afternoon at St. Mark includes a quick snack break and a half hour playing games and being active outdoors. On Fridays, the kids participating in the STEM/ Walking Classroom project get together and start that program. The first part, directed by the Walking Classroom project, includes a twenty minute walk, where the kids put on headphones and listen to an educational podcast. Each podcast has a main lesson, a sub-lesson, and a “character value” lesson included within it. On Friday, Dec. 1, the kids learned about food chains and vitamins, and respect for nature was their character value. The group listens while walking up and down the halls of Lincoln

Elementary School, or else outside on the school grounds, depending on the weather.

The idea is that movement stimulates the brain, thus enhancing learning and improving memory. A grant that was awarded to St. Mark allowed the purchase of 13 headsets, so up to 13 kids and leaders can participate in the program every week.

“We hope to apply for more grants to get more podcast devices, so more children will have the opportunity to participate in The Walking Classroom,” Rebecca Galuska, a member of the Walking Classroom group, said. “We hope to hand over our project to the Education Club or to DuHealth, so they can continue it after we graduate.”

Once the kids have finished listening to their podcast, the STEM group leads them in an activity. They have carried out projects such as making solar cookers, vinegar and baking soda volcanoes, and explorations in electromagnets. These activities teach the kids about the four different academic disciplines in the STEM acronym. Last Friday, they played a game to reinforce the idea of the animal food chain. The game was a modified version of the classic Sharks and Minnows. There was one “plant” that provided food (in this case, containers of applesauce and yogurt) to all the “zebras.” There was one predatory “tiger” in the middle of the gymnasium who had to tag the zebras as they tried to get all the food across the gym floor. The kids had a lot of fun playing the game, while learning important lessons about predators, prey, producers and the food chain.

“As an elementary education major, this project interests me because I am learning how to integrate physical activity into my lessons, to help students learn, and encourage healthy lifestyles,” Galuska said. “I also work at St. Mark, so I enjoy working with these children in a different way and watching their growth through our project.”

Through collaboration, physical activity and education, these two honors groups are giving the Lincoln elementary school kids something to look forward to after school and making a difference in their education.

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brightest students on campus that are doing great things.”

In addition to student inductees, each year Delta Epsilon Sigma nominates faculty and staff members to be inducted into the society. This year Molly McDonald Figgins,

Dr. Kristen Thompson, and Mike Doyle were chosen to receive such recognition.

“It’s a great way to recognize faculty and staff in the same model that students are inducted, (identifying those who) are making that great campus contribution,” said Dr. Garrett. “Each group of officers finds anywhere from two to five faculty or staff members that they want to make sure get recognized.”

Elected last spring, the current DES president is senior Riportella, and the vice president is junior Rachel Prendergast. Junior Valente is treasurer, and senior Jeanie Kasper is secretary. In past years DES hasn’t been very active, but the current officers are trying to develop more service and community outreach on behalf of the organization.

“We’re trying to do more service projects in the upcoming year,” said Kasper, “as well as more social events where members can get to know each other.”

This Christmas DES is partnering with the Giving Tree campaign, in its 21st year on campus. They held a Chipotle fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 30, to raise funds, and were able to sponsor a 13-year-old girl, providing her with shoes, clothes, makeup and art supplies.

“Our fundraiser at Chipotle and donations from the members helped make this little girl’s Christmas a little brighter,” said Kasper.

At Loras, the Giving Tree, in collaboration with Operation New View, works to collect toys, gifts and other donations, to benefit families in need during the holidays. They will be accepting gifts until this Friday, Dec. 8.

Meet the new Loras employee

What made you decide on Loras?

This position seemed like a good fit with my skills and my interests.

What do you love most about the subject you teach?

There’s always more to learn. That can be challenging, but it keeps it interesting.

What advice do you have for students taking your class?

Read the book. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Question the book and question me. Question everything you read or hear.

Aaron Herbst SPECIALTY: Assistant professor of athletic training and clinical education coordinator

What do you love most about Dubuque?

Everything. I just love Dubuque; it feels like home to me.

EDUCATION: B.S., Clarke College; M.S., University of Iowa. In progress: Ed.D., Walden University HOMETOWN: Dubuque, IA

What are you most looking forward to this year?

Getting more familiar with the campus and the students.

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Success at Streamlines: Students celebrate literature, language and writing

by Natalie Droeske | sports editor

Students from Clarke University, the University of Dubuque and Loras came together at Clarke on Nov. 11 to participate in the 10th Annual Streamlines Conference, an undergraduate conference celebrating literature, language and writing. This collaboration between three local schools offers students and faculty a unique opportunity to share both scholarship and creativity.

Nine students from Loras presented creative works of poetry, short stories and video-essays. These students included sophomores Seth Biedrzycki and Laura Iunghuhn; juniors Jeffrey Budz, Natalie Droeske, Sophia Muzzarelli and Kayla Thompson; and seniors Anna Girgenti, Clarice Kies and Maria Teets.

Students were encouraged to submit work early in October. Their submissions were then distributed among faculty members from all three schools photo by KEVIN KOCH and evaluated.

“With all of the preparation that A group of Loras students smile for a photo before lunch at the 10th annual goes into it,” said Loras coordinator Streamlines Conference that took place at Clarke University. Not pictured: Dr. William Kanyusik, “it’s always a lit- Clarice Kies tle nerve-racking, but it went really well. There the talents of everyone to discuss their thought processes and were a lot of really wonNine students from present.” inspirations.” derful presentations.”

Professor William Jablonsky presented T h e c o n f e r e n c e w a s Loras presented The conference covorganized in four ses- in a panel on publishing work. Drs. Kevin creative works ered a variety of topsions split 3-1 by a ca- Koch, Kate McCarthy-Gilmore and Susan of poetry, short ics, from spy novels to tered lunch and keynote Stone and faculty from the other univerpolitical perspectives speaker. This year’s key- sities served as moderators for the sesstories and present in Shakespeare, note speaker was Clarke’s sions. Reflecting the collaborative nature video-essays. to religious trends in Steve Bellomy, who en- of the conference, the venue for the event Latin America (prelightened attendees about rotates among the three institutions. The sented in Spanish), to the prevalence of Novem- 2018 Streamlines Conference will be held readings of creative work. ber in 20th century literature. Each pre- at Loras on Nov. 10.

“Presenting at Streamlines for the sentation session featured 3-5 presenters “The process (of planning for next first time was a bit nerve-racking,” said who were grouped by topic. year’s event) is actually already undertwo-time presenter Muzzarelli. “I was a “The best part about Streamlines was way,” said Kanyusik. “The initial steps go Psychology major in a sea of English/ looking at the panels and meeting peo- into place for the next conference at the Literature majors. However, everyone ple who were grouped together based on start of the previous school year to make who attended was so supportive and similar works,” said Muzzarelli. “During sure that everything is set. It’s already in nice. Everyone is there to celebrate the question portion, everyone was able the works.”

Students ex-CEL at mock interview competition

by Kayla Thompson | news editor

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, a record 69 students attended the Center for Experiental Learning’s (CEL) mock interview competition. This event, designed to give students interview experience without the pressures of the “real world.” 16 different employers throughout the Dubuque area came and interviewed students. These ranged from different retail outlets to the different publishing companies.

Sedgwick Claims Management Services served as the corporate sponsor for the event.

Students signed up with teams of four. Several different sports teams and organizations were represented in this competition.

16 different “I think a strength of employers and a record the students was their pro69 students fessionalism and involvewere in ment in acattendance tivies beyond at this school,” Casey event.

Schmidt, early talent recruiting leader of Heartland Financial Corporation said.

The chance to practice their interviews and network with the different organizations of the community were not the only incentive to participate.

Several different prizes were awarded to those who not only were the top three of the overall competition, but also to different categories such as top MOI section and top student club.

This event was a huge success in the eyes of those who were involved.

Many are already looking forward to next year’s competition.

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Above: The first place team of Emma Cooke, Ervin Yahr III, Lauren Bainter and Kaitlyn Fogarty pose for a photo.

Below: The second place team of Timothy Sevcik, Chris Ball, Emily Ney and Daniel Krasich smile for a group shot.

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The time to pay off student loans is near by samantha swift | staff writer

May is quickly approaching. While graduation is an exciting time, what comes next isn’t exactly thrilling -paying off student loans. For students graduating in May, the time to pay off loans will be here just as fast as graduation.

The problem is, most students are unaware of their responsibilities when it comes to student loans and how to go about paying them off.

“Parents are heavily involved in the beginning steps to getting student or personal loans,” said Julie Dunn, Director of Financial Planning at Loras College. “But when it comes time to pay them off, it lands on the student. Oftentimes, the student isn’t aware of his or her responsibilities ... or how much they owe upon graduation.”

In 2016, 79 percent of Loras graduates left with student loans. That number doesn’t include students In 2016, who took out 79 percent credit cards and personal loans. of Loras The percentgraduates age of students nationwide that left with borrow money student to pay for college has gone up in reloans. That cent years. Still, number most students doesn’t are unaware of how these large include amounts of monstudents ey work. Loras tries to ensure who took graduating stuout credit dents are aware of what they cards and borrowed, how personal to pay it off, and when it’s due. loans.

“We host an event that features presentations on different topics regarding finances before students graduate,” said Dunn. “Each student has their own folder with all his or her information in it. We make sure each student has a chance to review this information and ask questions.”

Depending on the loan, students have up to three months before they must start making monthly payments.

The interest rates are high, the payments are constant, and it can be overwhelming for graduates.

Dubuque area educators are taking steps to prevent students from going into college confused. From now on high school students in the Dubuque Community School District will be required to take a personal finance course before graduating. This new requirement was passed by the school board in early November; the decision was almost unanimous.

In recent years, it’s become clear that many students are unaware of their responsibilities for student and personal loans. The new high school graduation requirement will help students understand their responsibilities before going to college and before they are in debt.

Personal finance is an important part of everyone’s life, both before and after college. The financial health of the typical college graduate is less than ideal.

Loras College and the Dubuque Community School District are two institutions working to improve the situation.

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A response to ‘Is White Supremacy Mainstream?’ |

As a conservative student who has to deal with constant societal backlash in oras College does a wonderful job response to her beliefs, attending a lecture of introducing first years to what a to better understand the historical power liberal arts education at a welcoming disparity between people of Caucasian Catholic college will look like for the next European descent (white people) and the four years. The college introduces new rest of the world students to the standards of was not a place respect that we have for one where I expected to To suggest that all another, and leads them to feel censured for my examine their lives up to this people who support party alliance. point. But this examination “Let’s Make the “Make America uncovers implicit biases and America Great Great Again” slogan disguised prejudices that Again,” was first prevail in the inattentive mind. are in support of used as a slogan by The International Programs white supremacy President Ronald Office (IPO) hosts talks to Reagan in his closes the possibility promote discussion among 1980 presidential students. I have always felt of productive campaign. How comfortable bringing up discussion between did Reagan plan perspectives in class that oppose to make America liberals and what my professors believe.

Great Again after The presentation “Is White conservatives by a series of mild Supremacy Mainstream?” on demonizing one side. recessions and four Nov. 28, presented by Dr. Lisa years of President Garoutte and Dr. Neely FarrenJimmy Carter‘s Eller, was not a forum where administration? By decreasing the Loras promoted discussion, welcomed inflation rate, decreasing unemployment, different ideologies, or took stock of the and increasing the GDP growth rate, implications of the material. through conservative economic principles.

A redeeming element to the presentation Conservatives have been nostalgic for the was the way Dr. Neeley Farren-Eller gave a Reagan years ever since he left the Oval personal account that was compassionate Office. Reagan-Bush election memorabilia instead of pointedly tearing apart the other is being marketed to a new generation of side. conservatives and can even be seen on Academic lectures certainly have a t-shirts and hats of Loras students. place at Loras. Examining the findings of It’s no surprise that Trump’s team chose a research study has a place at colleges. to capitalize on the popularity of the slogan Sharing a heartfelt personal story for by re-branding it for his election campaign. the enlightenment of an audience, like This slogan has been central to our party Dr. Neeley Farren-Eller did during this for nearly 40 years, and focuses on the presentation, absolutely has a place at economic prosperity of the United States.

Loras. But accusing the entire right-wing To suggest that all people who support movement of oppressing all non-white the “Make America Great Again” slogan ethnicities -- and attacking and sneering at are in support of white supremacy closes the “Make America Great Again” slogan -based on subjective opinions -- ostracizes the possibility of productive discussion conservative students and faculty, and between liberals and conservatives by should not have a place at Loras. demonizing one side.

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The Lorian Dec. 7, 2017

by PATRICIA PATNODE

staff writer

The difference between love and sentimentality

by BRODERICK HOOKER | health & lifestyle editor

out of sentimentality we offer the ill or unborn a way out through death. We are so scared of suffering that we kill motions are a beautiful thing. people to prevent it. We do not value They allow us to live the full life; we value feeling good. And feeling range of human experience, good is what we base our choices on. to know happiness at life’s joys, A relationship cannot be sustained on sadness at its trials, fear at things that feeling alone. When it is based only on can harm us, and anger at injustice. feeling good, then one or both parts Emotion is a healthy, necessary part of the relationship will end up using of being a human, and I would not for each other, either for an emotional a second dispute that. But emotions, high or sexual pleasure. Sentimentality especially those associated with love, disfigures love by trying to wish away are a start, not an end. If you have suffering. It is love without sacrifice, and ever fallen in love, you know that it love without sacrifice isn’t love. True is scary as hell, but that it also comes love requires some suffering. To really with a surge of happiness. That love another means embracing sacrifice. another human being can bring you to We sacrifice our comfort for the good such heights is a beautiful thing. But of the other. Note, this does mean you feelings shift; they are should stay based on the external. To in an abusive fall in love is a feeling, relationship or People have a but to actually love be a masochist. diminished ability another is an act.

I simply mean to love because they Ask any mother. Your that because mother probably had the suffering is have substituted biggest smile on her face inevitable, sentimentality for when she held you for we must let it authentic love. We the first time. She was transform us for in a state of emotional the good and hate to see people happiness out of love for increase our suffer, and so out of you. But she likely did ability to love. sentimentality we offer When we try not have such a smile on her face when changing the ill or unborn a way to chase away your diaper or when you suffering with out; through death. punched your sister. good feelings, Chances are, you have we end up made your mother cry. suffering more.

But she still loves you. A couple that When we attach meaning and sacrifice has been married 50 years does not to our suffering, we are better able to have the libido or red hot passion they love those with us. No longer do we love when they first married, but they have them for how they make us feel, but we made the choice to love each other. love them for their own sake. Suffering Our choices say far more than our releases us from worldly attachments emotions. to goods, pleasures and people. Being People have a diminished ability attached to people can impede us from to love because they have substituted loving them fully, because it allows sentimentality for authentic love. neither us nor them to be complete We hate to see people suffer, and so human beings.

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EDITORIAL

Biweekly paychecks are better

Editorial staff executive editor:

During the summer, many students go back home to summer jobs to make a little money while away from school. After working at Loras where employees are paid monthly, they might be shocked when their paycheck comes in after only two weeks. The idea of getting paid twice as often may seem like a nice bonus at first. Then reality hits when students come back to Loras and wait nearly two months until they receive their first paycheck. Biweekly pay is a nice convenience, but we think there are many more reasons why this method of payment should be adopted by Loras.

First, this system can help students be more frugal and wise with their spending habits.

In general, people like to treat themselves when they receive their paycheck. If they get paid less during each pay period, they are likely to spend less. On the other hand, having a large payment each month gives students a false sense of security about how much they can spend.

Also, college students live in a sort of limbo. While we are no longer children relying completely

on our parents, we are also are inexperienced budgeters.

Depending on the level of support a student receives, making money stretch a full month can be difficult.

College is a transition period in which parents often urge students to take on more responsibilities, such as phone plans, car insurance and even monthly college bills.

While we don’t have as many payments as our parents do, we are starting to make some. Since payments are due at different times during the month, it can be hard to gauge how much money will be left over for other necessitates.

This transition increases as college continues. While we often live on Duhawk dollars and swipes in the café during the first couple of years, junior and senior years often lead to more payments, such as food and housing while living off campus. Once we start renting apartments or houses, we might choose to have a smaller meal plan if we don’t ditch it altogether.

And different living situations often come with rent d ­ ue each month, plus students learn that utility payments often are no

longer included. This is especially a concern at the beginning of the semester, since the August pay period is combined with September’s, making students wait until mid-October for their first paycheck. Overall, it would give greater peace of mind to students to be paid biweekly.

Students are not the only ones affected by the pay schedule. What many don’t realize is that faculty and staff also are paid monthly.

While students often complain about the difficulty of making money last, it might be just as hard for some faculty and staff members who have more than themselves to support and bigger bills to pay.

We understand the shift to biweekly pay would not be an easy one. The business office has more employees to pay than some of the companies we work for during the summer. We also understand there could be reasons we are not aware of that might make a shift difficult.

But we think biweekly pay is a system that Loras should consider in the future for the benefit of its employees.

­— The Lorian editorial staff

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Opinion

Be the best magi: A gift guide

A satirical article about the amusing incidences of college life or, in this case, gift-giving

by ANTONIA RUPERT | staff writer

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inding the perfect gift is always a challenge. This is especially true when choosing gifts for the people you love the most. Here is a fun cheat sheet to help you get gifts for those most dear, and for weird person in your group that you give a gift to purely out of social expectations. Here is a list of eight perfect gifts to point you in the right direction.

1. For that friend that is always inviting you to sit and hang out, do very laidback activities, or just bum around, the PERFECT gift would be—exercise gear!

This is a great way to encourage your friend to branch out, get off the couch and do something active. Try medicine balls, weights or a yoga mat. Those gifts are subtle, and not too in your face, but just enough to get your message across. Maybe consider using slightly passive-aggressive notes like, “can’t wait to join you,” or “I’m sure this will help boost your lifestyle.”

2. For that friend who loves to read the classics, who probably never leaves home without a good book by Jane Austen, Shakespeare, or Mark Twain… a great choice is—“The Fifty Shades of Grey” complete book collection. People who read classics are often stuck in a specific time period. Be that great friend who expands their library by giving them some hip literature. Who doesn’t want to open these exciting novels in front of their friends and everyone they respect? Want to take this gift over the edge? Maybe tie your gift in with their favorite people, by writing fan fiction to include both your present and their favorite story.

3. For that fashionable friend who loves clothes and it’s apparent in the way they dress: Most friends who notice this will get them a hat, scarf or some kind of jewelry.

Set yourself aside from those friends by guessing the person’s clothing size and

buying them a shirt, pants or dress you A great gift for that friend would be to think they’d like. (It’s probably safer to get them an endless amount of cleaning guess bigger rather than smaller -- it has supplies. I would encourage writing a better chance of fitting. They might notes on how to use things like dish soap, look like a six, but try a size or two larger Windex, Clorox wipes, and brooms. This instead, to be safe.) If you want to take it is important, because the other reason to the next level, include a note saying why why they might not be cleaning is because you loved the outfit that they don’t know how. you chose, and a planned Make sure to have your Here is a fun activity to do with them that instructions very clear. they can wear the clothes You can be borderline cheat sheet to for. condescending, but don’t help you get 4. For that friend who is cross the line too much. gifts for those a notorious photographer, Just make sure they always taking pictures and understand. Your friend most dear, and carrying a camera, chances might also enjoy the gift of for weird person are they’d love inspiration new cutlery, like a fun new in your group for their work. The best gift knife set. for this kind of friend is — 7. For the friend who that you give calendars. You can get so tends to be a wallflower, a gift to purely many calendars from this kind of mousy in out of social year on clearance during appearance and just this time of year. The more not the best looking, I expectations. you can get the better. would encourage to get They will SERIOUSLY — hair dye and makeup. appreciate the endless ideas that will be Help them spruce up their look with made available to them. Aim for pastoral things like foundation, eye makeup, or scenes like landscapes (forest, beach or a vibrant new hair color. People love mountain). This is a guaranteed friendsuggestions, especially when it comes to pleaser. If you want to do more, offer to their appearance. Throwing in some nail model for a photo-shoot as a gift to them. polish is always a solid go to as well. If you 5. For your friends who go to Loras: want to add a little bit of a personal touch, True, our laptops don’t have DVD readers make your own little booklet on how to … but there is a USB port you can use to pull their life together and look good. plug in a DVD player, like the one you can Leave little fun notes like, “Try this look to rent through the library. What Loras friend help people notice you’re there!” wouldn’t love the steals from the $5 bin at 8.For that friend who everyone knows a local store? You are not only encouraging smells a little stinky, a cheap and well them to watch some QUALITY movies, thought set of gifts would be — clinical but also to visit the library. To go the extra strength deodorant, perfume, air mile, they might even get some homework freshener, mints/gum and shoe scent done while they’re there. inserts. This sends a message that you 6. For your dumpy roommate who noticed their stench, but you care. leaves a mess wherever they go, it’s I hope that by using these ideas, you probably not their lifestyle; rather, they feel a little bit more prepared to face the just don’t have the means to clean up. holiday season head on.

Opinions are like ... you know the rest I

t was on Nov. Absolutely not. In the early 1900’s, 1, 1917 in Sioux the IWW (Industrial Workers of the Falls, SD when 26 World, the Wobblies) were met with socialist organizers fierce opposition to their organizational were arrested and put events. What followed was what is now in jail. The Dubuque remembered as the IWW Free Speech Telegraph Herald Fights – a time when Wobblies were covered the event the fighting for their rights to organize and next morning with gain free speech across the country. the title “German One of the most notable of these fights Socialists Sentenced happened in Sioux City, IA in 1915. Other to Jail”. Their crime?

Wobbly Free Speech Fights resulted in Speaking out against Wobblies getting beaten by police, and Alex Kruse World War I. They, like in some cases, tarred and feathered. socialists all across the This was the opposition that they were world, saw the war as a gateway to market met with for simply trying to organize. imperialism driven by one reason and one In the same decade, the First Red Scare reason only, profit. One-hundred years went into effect during which many on, the free speech debate socialist and labor looks quite different. Last organizers were The truth is that the year, the debate over free sent to prison or speech took center stage deported because right-wing of America as right-wing nationalists they were speaking never cared about free were attempting to speak out against the speech until it could on college campuses injustices within and were met with great the capitalist be used in order to resistance. What has economic system. preserve their power. happened since, has been Eugene Debs was a wave of free speech sentenced to 10 movements all across years in prison for college campuses and recently one at a speech he gave in Canton, OH. Keep Loras. The right-wing in America has just in mind, these people weren’t flaunting spontaneously began to use free speech as hate speech, but rather preaching an argument to support their hate speech. solidarity and unity.

It came out of nowhere, a light switched As we move through the 20th century, on. The right-wing strongly desired free more instances of this are visible. During speech for their purposes. This is why World War II, Americans of Japanese the landed bourgeoisie, who wrote the descent were sent into internment First Amendment denied the right of free camps. In the 1950’s Joseph McCarthy speech to their slaves. Let us continue on implemented what is now known as the this quick lesson in history for those on Second Red Scare, in which he slandered the right-wing who see themselves as the and blacklisted many artists and victims. politicians because of their left-leaning For many decades, and arguably still, tendencies. This even forced some to free speech – like many of the rights move to other countries. In the 1960’s labeled in the Constitution – has been people protesting the Vietnam War were only available to landed white men. The met with great opposition. Not only this, history of slavery in America is enough but Civil Rights activists were harassed, to show this. Did the end of slavery beaten, and in some cases killed because mean free speech was granted to all? of their activism. Where was the right-

KRUSE’S REMARX

wing in defending all of these people?

Or how about abroad, where US trained militias were silencing activists in Chile, El Salvador, and Nicaragua? Or how about in 1969 when Chicago Police murdered Fred Hampton while he was sleeping because he was the chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party? Where was the right-wing in defending these individuals?

The truth is that the right-wing of America never cared about free speech until it could be used in order to preserve their power. This was quite apparent recently on our own campus, in which the phrase, “It’s okay to be white” appeared on a “free-speech wall” with zero accountability. And since I’m giving history lessons, here’s one regarding that phrase. It originated on 4chan, a hotbed website for right-wing white nationalism, in an attempt to “humanize” white supremacy. I refuse to take anyone who defends that phrase seriously because of its ideological roots and its contemporary usage. I laugh at the right-wing who claims to be for free speech because all they are for is preserving a power structure that suits them. They have no intention on expanding free speech to marginalized groups, they simply want to voice their opinion, and in this case, a quite hateful one.

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Keep moving forward I

am going to be honest with all of you: I cannot believe that the fall semester is coming to an end. Christmas is almost here, and I am most definitely ready for a break.

There’s nothing more that I want Ashley Pudil to sit at home on my couch with executive my dog for days editor on end and have cuddles with no struggles until the beginning of February. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, which is something that I’ve been waiting to see for a while.

But to those of you who don’t see that light just yet, I have three words for you: Keep moving forward.

Truthfully, this has been the hardest semester I’ve To those of had thus far in my time you who at Loras. My don’t see workload the light at has been the end of considerably heavier than the tunnel usual, in just yet, I addition to have three writing the first of two theses. words for I’ve spent hours you: Keep on end in that moving tiny newspaper office in forward.

Hoffmann Hall, sometimes staying here until the wee hours of the morning. There have been some rocky periods in my friend group and in my personal life. I’ve felt completely exhausted on more than a few occasions: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I’ve spent way too much time worrying about little things instead of taking a step back to see the big picture. But each day I felt like I couldn’t finish writing that paper or go to work, I made a decision to keep pushing through. Just one decision. I wished and prayed for strength to help me be the best person I could be in that day, and I can’t tell you how much that has helped me.

If you’re going through a difficult patch right now and feel like you’ll never get out of the hole you’re in, read this: everything you’re feeling is valid. It’s tough to keep moving forward when you seem to be moving backwards. It’s tough to get those tough comments from professors, from your peers and family. But I can assure you that all the work you’re doing and everything that’s happening in your life is happening for a reason. You are much stronger, much more talented and capable than you know. Remember that, remind yourself of that, and don’t let anyone tell you different.

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Features

Dec. 7, 2017

Must-Try Holiday Activities

This Day in History: Dec. 7

by BRODERICK HOOKER | health & lifestyle editor

1787: Delaware is the first state to ratify the Constitution: Delaware, also known as the most exciting state in the Union, has always been that exciting, because they were the first to ratify the Constitution of the United States. This has led to their official nickname, “The First State,” and other states followed its lead, with Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Georgia being the next to join.

1869: Jesse James robs his first bank: Jesse James is one of the most famous outlaws in U.S. History. He was born in Clay County, MO, and his family sided with the Confederacy. He and his brother Frank participated in their first known bank robbery in Gallatin, MO. However, there are other alleged robberies that they may have been a part of prior to this. James shot the cashier, who he falsely believed to be the man responsible for killing their Civil War Associate, Bloody Bill Anderson. He and his gang were on the run for decades, committing a string of murders and robberies.

James was eventually murdered by one of his own gang members, Robert Ford, in 1882, to collect a reward.

1941: Pearl Harbor: World War II was in full swing in Europe by 1941. The United States had not gotten involved, and the Japanese Empire, aligned with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, was conquering much of the Far East and Pacific.

Tensions with the United States had been high, and president Roosevelt moved the Naval fleet to Pearl Harbor to Hawaii from San Diego.

Japan had its eyes on oil reserves in Dutch Indochina, and to quell U.S. involvement, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, in which well over 2,000 U.S. citizens died, including Loras’ own Fr. Aloysius Schmidt. The U.S. declared war on Japan, and within days, Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy declared war on the United States, forcing the U.S. into a two theatre war.

1949: Republic of China moves capital from Nanjing to Taipei: What is the legitimate government of China? This question is at the heart of why the Republic of China moved its capital to Taipei in 1949. After World War II, aggression in China turned to war between the communists and the nationalists. The communist party won under the leadership of Mao Zedong, and the nationalists, who had previously been in control of China’s government, fled to the island of Taiwan and established a capital at Taipei. Now, mainland China, under the control of the Communist Party, is known as the People’s Republic of China. Taiwan’s official name is the Republic of China.

Both nations claim to be the legitimate government of China. This has led to something called the “One China Policy” in which the respective countries only have diplomatic relations with other countries that do not recognize the other. Will the real China please stand up?

1972: Apollo 17: Mankind made its first trip to the moon in 1969, but the United States NASA Apollo program was far from finished. On this day in 1972, Apollo 17 launched, and it was the first night launch in NASA history. It was also the last time any humans walked on the moon, which is really disappointing, because we were supposed to have gone to Mars by now. The Apollo 17 mission is also known to have taken the famous Blue Marble photograph of the Earth. Take that, flat-earthers.

Features

by KELSEY LANSING | assistant news editor

Dubuque has a wide variety of activities for this holiday season. Each is a fun and unique opportunity to enjoy with your friends before (or during) our winter break. There are more opportunities to have within your own home as well. So, if you’re looking for a great way to spend this weekend, try some of these festive ideas!

1. For a shimmering show of lights, a memorable drive called Reflections in the Park, a Hillcrest Lights Festival, is the thing for you. The lights are located in Louis Murphy Park, 1700 S. Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA. The festival goes to Jan. 1 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $8 if purchased ahead of time or $10 at the gate. Children 3 and younger enter free.

2. Get crafty this year and make snowflakes as a personal decoration to hang around the house or a gift for others.

3. A common winter pastime is ice skating. In Dubuque, the public is able to do so at the Mystique Community Ice Center. The times vary for public skate, but it is typically open on Sundays in the afternoon/evening. The cost for adults 12 and older is $6; for youths, it is $4.50; and skate rentals cost $3.

4. Do you like Christmas music? Try making a holiday playlist filled with all your favorites and classics. You can play it at a party or while decorating.

5. Starting a new tradition is a great way to make the best of the holiday season with either friends or family. It also makes for great stories to pass down to others.

6. A favorite pastime for many is cuddling up and watching Christmas movies. If you don’t have any of your favorite movies on hand, tune into Freeforms 25 Days of Christmas event which airs from Dec. 1 until Dec. 25.

7. Food during the holiday seasons is a must. When you’re stuck at home for a snowy evening, one thing to try is making and decorating cookies. Cute ideas can be found almost everywhere, especially on Pinterest.

8. Sipping a hot drink can make any cold Iowa night better. From peppermint to French vanilla, hot chocolate has something for everyone’s different taste.

9. A great way to get in with the holiday cheer is to decorate your home, apartment or dorm. Turn on some music and decorate away!

10. The holiday season is one focused on giving, and a great way to join in these festivities is to donate or volunteer within your community.

11. Holiday shopping is what many people see as a burden and obligatory, so why not make it fun? Grab some friends and spend the day catching up, shopping and grabbing some food.

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Dec. 7, 2017

In Game Entertainment

by AUDREY PETERSON | staff writer

What makes an MLB, WNBA, or an NBA game tick? What makes fans stay in their seats even during breaks in the action? In game entertainment is the answer to these questions.

Game entertainment is vital to any sporting event. Fans want to be entertained. I had the chance to attend a Chicago Bulls game over Thanksgiving break, and I was thoroughly impressed with the way that their organization runs their games. Every second is timed, from sponsorships to the music. The fact that the game is planned out to every second makes the game feel more like a show in a way.

One thing that I believe the Bulls do well is making sure that even when there is no basketball going on, the fans always have something to look at. For example, at the game that I went to, they had a halftime show that was Disney themed. Their mascot, Benny the Bull, was wearing an Elsa dress from the movie Frozen. To be honest, I believe that Benny is the funniest mascot in the industry. Look up Benny the Bull on YouTube and you will see what I mean. The Bulls dancers and cheerleaders were dancing to Disney tunes.

Other than halftime, timeouts were filled with contests, skits by Benny and more. The player introductions were impressive as well. There was a light show, as well as projections on the court and jumbotron. Plus, their introductions featured the well-known song from the ’90’s Bulls team, Sirius.

All senses are involved at a Bulls game. You smell and taste concessions, you see a game and entertainment, you hear music and you feel the sweat drip down your face when a game gets really intense.

Thinking about all of this makes me wonder about what it would be like to be a part of an organization like the Chicago Bulls and what it might be like to create content for their games. That would be a pretty neat job, I think. It has the ability for people to use their creative sides of their brains to work towards a common goal, keeping fans entertained. It will be interesting to see where the in game entertainment industry goes from here.

The sky’s the limit.

Creative Corner

‘Justice League’

by BRENNAN PIVNICKA | staff writer

The long-awaited “Justice League” finally arrived in theaters this past month. Directed by Zack Snyder, with post-production additions by Joss Whedon, the film features the long-awaited live-action team-up of DC Comics’ most popular superheroes.

The history of the Justice League (fully known as the Justice League of America) stretches back to long before the existence of the films. The team first appeared in National Comics (later DC Comics) and was comprised of the company’s most popular superhero characters at the time. The initial roster included Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman and Martian Manhunter. Together, these colorful crime fighters battled multiple menaces to save the world countless times, forming the core of DC’s popularity through the latter half of the 20th century. Over the years many new characters joined the team as others left, creating a perpetuallyalternating membership.

The team was adapted into a television cartoon in the 1970s as the “Super Friends,” and again in

by XAVIER SANCHEZ | staff writer 2001 as “Justice League/Justice League Unlimited.”

This week’s featured restaurant is the Dubuque Mining Company- Eatery Taking place shortly after Superman’s “death” in “Batman vs. and Drinkery. It was not always the restaurant that people currently familiar Superman,” the “Justice League” movie details Batman’s efforts with. Steve Ankeny began a nightclub inside Kennedy Mall in April of 1974, to bring the aforementioned heroes together when the villainous calling it Mining Company. From the sound of it, it was quite the place to get your Steppenwolf (played by Ciaran Hinds), a warlord from the planet groove on. Before long, Ankeny decided to incorporate food, and ever since 1977, Apokolips, comes to Earth in search of three “Mother Boxes,” that’s the way it’s been. Current owner Cindy Oliver began working at the restaurant artifacts of power that he intends to use in a global destruction and before becoming manager of the Dubuque Mining Company, and sometime later she transformation of the planet. Together, they are all that stand between decided to buy establishment. In more recent years, Oliver partnered with one of her the people of Earth and his massive army of Parademon warriors. most trusted employees, Guy Parkins. The duo continues to satisfy and bring back the The movie is the latest addition to a series of recent films by Warner regulars all while drawing in crowds each year.

Brothers based on DC Comics characters, which include “Man of Steel” The Mining Company comes complete with a full menu of food and drinks.

(2013), “Batman v. Superman” (2016), “Suicide Squad” (2016) and The food menu includes: appetizers, salads, low carb meals, burgers, dinners “Wonder Woman” (2017). It stars Ben Affleck as Batman, Gal Gadot as and Mexican specialities. The drink menu includes: pop (Pepsi products), beer, Wonder Woman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Jason Momoa as Aquaman specialty drinks, coffee and hot chocolate. During the week they have daily specials and Henry Cavill as Superman. Replacing Martian Manhunter as a on their drinks and sometimes on their food. founding member of the team is Cyborg (better known as a member of I had stopped by with my parents and one of my brothers before returning back to school after the Teen Titans, another group of DC heroes), played by Ray Fisher.

Thanksgiving break. It had been awhile since we had been there, and we all ordered different foods, The supporting cast also includes Amy Adams, Jeremy Irons, and trying a bit of one another’s.

J.K. Simmons. The soundtrack was composed by Danny Elfman, who We ordered the Nitro-Wings with dressing as our appetizer to start things off. It was an excellent provided the music for several previous superhero movies such as the choice. The wings had the perfect crunch to the bite and they were all tender and saucy. For our meals, first “Batman,” “Spider-Man,” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” my mom and I each got a burger off of their menu, my dad got the Beer Batter Cod, and my brother Boasting a budget of $300 million, “Justice League” is currently got the fried chicken sandwich. Both the burgers and sandwiches come with fries and a pickle slice one of the most expensive movies ever made. However, reviews so while the Cod dinner came with fries and coleslaw. far have been mixed. Though the tone of movie is lighter than its My personal choice was the Cheddar Pepper Burger. The burger came with slices of melted cheddar past counterparts, it is also very inconsistent, presenting a piece of and sliced jalapenos. The burger was cooked perfectly, and the cheddar mixed scenes and emotions. Some of the actors, especially Gadot and pepper combination provided just enough heat factor to the meal. and (surprisingly) a re-shot Cavill, offers a fine performance with They have been voted by many as the “best burger in Dubuque,” and I the rest at least giving it their best with the material they have to can attest to that. work with. However, the film has a wide portfolio of flaws, including Dubuque Mining Company is open all week, Monday through Friday a complicated plot, lack of character development and motivation, from 11 a.m. to midnight, and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. If you are poor CGI, muddled storytelling, and deviations from the characters’ looking for a Christmas present for a buddy, right now they have a holiday traditional personalities. As such, it remains a mystery how Warner special where you get a free $10.00 gift certificate with the purchase of Bros. and DC will move forward with their take on the cinematic $40.00 in gift certificates. They are located at 555 JFK Road, Kennedy universe in the near-future.

Mall, Dubuque, IA 52002.

Dubuque Mining Company

‘Coco’

by XAVIER SANCHEZ | staff writer

Sleep Well My Friend

by J. WILLIAM RICHERT | assistant health & lifestyle editor

Double-Feature Movie Review

You’ve seen Pixar, but you’ve never seen Pixar like this. “Coco” is unlike previous films done by Pixar as it dives into Mexican culture with vibrant, colorful visuals, a comedic side and an emotional touch.

Lee Unkrich, the director, originally pitched the idea for the film in 2010. Unkrich and his Pixar team went on several trips to help define the characters and gain as much knowledge on the Mexican culture and especially the Dia de los Muertos holiday that the film would use for inspiration. He wanted to focus completely on Mexico and its people. The voice cast mainly consisted of Latino heritage.

“Because ... at the end of the day, we want the audience to come away feeling something,” said Unkrich in a NPR interview with Peter Sagal.

“Coco” had its world premiere at the Morelia Int’l Film Festival on Oct. 20, to coincide with the upcoming Day of the Dead festivities.

“It’s a celebration of the family, of Mexico’s culture, of its music,” Dave Hollis, The Walt Disney Studios president said. “It just felt like the right thing to do.”

Since its airing in the United States, it has dominated the box office with it currently being the number one movie in the country. “Coco” has snagged a $280 million global gross.

The plot of the movie revolves around young Miguel’s love for music and wanting to be like his idol, Ernesto De La Cruz, but he is battling a family ban on anything that resembles music. This leads him into a colorful and magical Land of the Dead.

There he meets a charming trickster named Hector. The two then go off on a journey together through the Land of the Dead and finds the real story of Miguel’s family history.

If you see the movie before Dec. 8, you get the added bonus of viewing a 21 minute Frozen short, “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.” For someone who’s never seen “Frozen,” it was a fun, creative, holiday piece to enjoy at no added expense. Sadly, after complaints about it taking too long to get to the actual movie, Disney has decided to end the viewing of the short on all upcoming “Coco” viewings. This was already a popular movie, and by doing this it will allow movie theaters to offer more viewing of the film.

I saw this movie over Thanksgiving Break with my family. I was with a group that ranged from three years old to 54 years old. All eyes tuned in and watched without a complaint of not liking the film. That says a lot because you know how people can be.

As it’s only been in theaters a short time, this is a perfect thing to go and see over this upcoming break whether it is with your sibling, parents, nephews/nieces or even a significant other.

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When I last saw you, you were broken, lying in a casket carved for you, and waiting to be put to rest.

When I last talked with you, I don’t remember.

I wish I could just to know if I said goodbye.

To be remembered is to live forever, but memories fade fast.

It’s what, five generations and you’re forgotten?

Your footprints are there, but no one knows they’re yours.

I don’t know what to do to keep you more than dust even in my own head.

I hope to see you again.

Sleep well.

Coffee Shop Blues

by TROY GORDON | staff writer

Plugged in, to shut out the world.

Music and noise beating, drumming, slapping, speaking.

Sunlight shown through a western window.

My coffee cup, was filled with dirty water.

Bits of sound filtered in the white noise Holy water flowing in rhythm with a head filled with nothings,

typing poetry and staring into sunlight through a western facing window.

His energy glows blue

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Mind & Soul

The Lorian Dec. 7, 2017

Pining for some real health benefits? The

by Audrey Miller | staff writer

Christmas time is not complete without a Christmas tree. Some families buy their tree in a parking lot. Some families purchase a fake tree. Some families cut down their own. No matter which route your family takes, a tree makes the holiday season complete.

But not all Christmas tree options are created equally. Going the extra mile and actually bringing a live tree into your home — rather than a fake one — brings some extra health benefits into your home as well.

Let’s face it: you can’t be unhappy when there is a pine-scented Christmas tree in your home. There is something sentimental about a Christmas tree and the memories of opening presents under its ornament-laden branches, but this sentiment isn’t the only reason why you start to view the world with a little bit more optimism. Happiness and peacefulness are our bodies’ responses to the compounds released by pine and other evergreen trees.

In Japan, people go on walks called shinrin-yoku, which means “taking in the atmosphere of the forest,” or therapeutic walks through the forest.

This practice has been shown to reduce stress due to the scents that are released by evergreen trees. In studies performed on these walks, the more stressed a person was to begin with, the greater relaxation they experienced. Maybe that’s why people are so relaxed when they can finally sit down in front of the tree during the hectic holiday season.

Dear Trish,

In addition to graphic by ANNA PETERSEN their therapeutic anti-stress effects, pine bark and needles actually contain a lot of vitamin C. According to legend, a 15th century French explorer and his crew got stuck one winter in ice near Quebec, Canada.

Their crew was suffering from scurvy (a common sailing disease due to a vitamin C deficiency), when a Canadian chieftain brewed the sailors some pine tea. The sailors drank the tea and it saved their lives. at many stores, including your local While pine tea isn’t incredibly HyVee. For stress relief, add a few mainstream, the supplement Pycnogenol drops of essential oil onto your pillow is. This supplement is marketed as a to help you sleep at night. For stuffy dietary supplement, containing extracts noses or chest colds, add five drops of the antioxidants found in pine of pine oil to a bowl of hot water and needles. Pycnogenol can be used as a jet breathe in the steam to relieve the lab remedy, as well as easing circulatory congestion. For sore muscles, add five problems, knee pain and cramps. drops of pine oil to two tablespoons If you’re not a fan of pine tea, dietary of vegetable oil and massage it on the supplements, or long walks through affected area to relieve soreness. Who the woods, pine tree essential oil is knew your Christmas tree was capable your best bet for the health benefits of of doing so much other than spreading Christmas cheer. pine. You can purchase essential oils

Tips with TRISH

I am dreading going home for Christmas. Thanksgiving was stressful. My mom drinks too much and the rest of the family pretends that it’s not a big deal. My dad avoids things, my siblings and I are on edge and the extended family has all of these expectations and a million questions. It’s like an interrogation. I love these people but feel overwhelmed by the idea of having to spend several days with them. I wish I could just stay here at Loras. It’s so sad.

The Lorian features a column by Tricia Borelli, Director of Counseling Services. Here, she will answer student questions concerning anything that relates to keeping it together while doing this crazy thing called college. Send questions or comments to Ms. Borelli, Loras Box 100, or to the e-mail address tricia.borelli@loras.edu. All names of those sending questions will be kept confidential.

Signed, Burdened by Family Trish says, As a society we are programmed to think that the holidays are the best time of the year. Unfortunately, this is not the case for some of us. In fact, the huge hype about the “most wonderful time of the year” makes those of us with loss, family issues and financial stress actually feel kind of crappy.

Families are complicated and many adult children dread the prospect of being with family over the holidays. Whether it be because of unresolved feelings from childhood, pressure from others regarding achievements, or the inappropriate behavior of others, reuniting with family can be tense.

Something to consider to help with the stress is to start strategizing now before setting foot in your hometown. It is especially hard when loved ones have issues with substances. It can be especially annoying or down right embarrassing when someone drinks too much, especially if it is a common occurrence. You can try to talk to your mom before the festivities and let her know that you may be checking out early if the drinking becomes a problem. If this is too hard, just do it and don’t feel like you have to give her an explanation.

Think about other conversations that may be difficult as well. Consider how you will respond to sensitive subjects. When family asks you why you haven’t got a girlfriend yet – be prepared to say something clever like, “I’m not sure there is a girl ready to take on a great guy like me.” Or if you’re brave enough, be honest and say, “My relationships are my business. I would be happy to talk to you about my college experience.” Invent a few canned retorts so you are ready.

Visualizations can also be helpful. Picture yourself inside a bubble, with an invisible layer protecting you from the toxic words of others. Watch them bounce off as you maintain your pleasant state inside. Another thing to help you refrain from saying something that may exacerbate problems is to practice mindfulness.

When someone says something, wait a few seconds before responding and take note of your surroundings or how you are feeling in your body. Try not to emit your own toxic emotions into the environment. Or better yet, excuse yourself and walk outside or call a friend.

Lastly, consider bringing/wearing a calming object that will help center you when times become tense.

To give me an extra shot of strength to make it through certain family functions, I carry a rock in my pocket that reads “strength.” A cross neckless or rosary bracelet can help too as it can provide a necessary distraction. I also have a spinner ring that helps me when I’m feeling anxious and reminds me that I am in charge of my own emotions and can choose peace.

Hope these ideas help so you can find some positives in being with family this holiday season.

Signed, Trish

results are in

Loras’ first food-waste audit reveals some surprising results and calls for change

by Charles Roth| for the Lorian

Everyone has a responsibility to create a positive effect on the environment, and Loras is no exception.

While recycling and conserving water or energy are great ways a campus can improve its sustainability efforts, another important method often goes unnoticed: consciousness of food waste. In order to improve waste management on campus, Loras Sustainability and DuPeace & Justice, along with Campus Dining, conducted a food waste audit from Monday, Nov. 13, to Saturday, Nov. 19.

Food waste is one of the biggest issues most colleges struggle to address.

All food waste that ends up with trash cannot be composted, taking unnecessary space in landfills and producing harmful greenhouse gases. Since composting is a form of recycling, Loras researched food waste at Loras during “America Recycles Week.” The audit collected data on how much food students waste in the Café in one week.

Loras already composts all prepared food that does not reach the plates of students. However, as of right now, once the food touches the plates, it instantly becomes trash because it mixes with non-compostable garbage.

During the food waste audit, students were asked to separate their trash, such as plastic straws, from compostable items including food waste and napkins. At the end of each meal time, the trash and the compostable materials were weighed separately. The results show that after one week, students in the cafeteria wasted almost 1,000 lbs of compostable materials.

Over the course of a 40 week school year, an estimated 37,000 lbs of compostable materials are collected and dumped into the landfills.

Surprisingly, over 90 percent of the total waste produced was compostable materials. Trash made up less than 10 percent of the waste.

The solution to the food waste issue is simple: students should only take what they are going to be able to finish. Unfortunately, there will always be food waste to some extent. Loras is working with the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency to continue to improve on how much of that is composted.

The food waste audit was designed to open the eyes of those eating in the cafeteria and to show them what can be done better to reduce the amount of food waste generated. The goal of zero food waste is possible, but it will take participation and cooperation from the entire Loras community for this to happen. Students can, and should, make a mental note to keep this number in mind when visiting in mind. Solution to this problem does not just require the efforts of Loras’ Campus Dining staff, but a cooperation from those who visit the cafeteria on a daily basis.

The solution to the food waste issue is simple: students should only take what they are going to be able to finish.

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5 ways to prepare yourself this Advent

by BRODERICK HOOKER | health & lifestyle editor the area. You can donate coats, clothes or food. You can volunteer at Almost Home Advent is a time of preparation. Preor another homeless shelter or soup paring our hearts, preparing our minds, kitchen. You can even just be more intenpreparing our bodies and our homes. As tional about serving the people in front Mary and Joseph prepared their home for of you. Do the dishes for your roommates Jesus to be born, so should we prepare or strike up a conversation where you our hearts for Jesus’ birth. The world tells would normally look at your phone. This us that the period leading up to Christis a joyful time, so bring joy to everyone mas is for buying gifts and drinking, and you see! for many it can come with a great deal of 3. Prayer: Prayer transforms us, it stress. Rather, Advent should be a time forms us closer to the image of God, and of joy! Jesus Christ, king of the Universe, makes a bigger place for Christ in our will be born, and our hearts should be like heart. There are no shortage of ways to a nursery. Here are some ways to prepare pray. You could attend daily Mass, or at yourself this Advent. least go on more than Sundays. You can go 1.Fasting and abstinence: Days to adoration of fasting and abstinence in the modern of the Church are very minimal, and so we tend blessed to ignore this great spiritual practice. sacraFasting, by temporarily depriving our bodies, allows us to concentrate on the spiritual, strengthens our will against temptation, and also allows us to also reflect on our own blessings and be more mindful of those who do not have such easy access to food and comfort. In addition to fasting, we could also practice periodic abstinence from meat, sweets or other pleasurable things.

2. Acts of service and charity: Charity, for Christians, is not just a suggestion; it is a duty. Especially during winter, the everyday dangers and inconveniences of poverty are amplified, such as access to heat, clothes, food and shelter. There are no shortage of opportunities to serve or give.

You can sponsor a child for the giving tree, or any other Christmas programs in

ment. You can also get into the habit of praying the rosary. Mother Mary would love to hear from you, especially with two major Marian feast days during Advent (Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe). She is filled with the joy and anticipation of giving birth to Jesus, and she wants to share it with you.

4. Take advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation: We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and every time we sin, we hurt our relationship with God, and hurt ourselves. Luckily, we have a sure fire way to restore that relationship. Confession!

It may be scary, but Jesus never tires of forgiving us. Go into the confessional, say how long it has been since your last confession, list your sins, and say the worst ones first, listen to whatever counsel or advice the priest has, say your act of contrition, and go do your penance.

Make a regular practice of it and be amazed at how much you grow.

5. Connect with your roots and learn about others: The Advent and holiday season are filled with cultural traditions that have been preparing people for Christmas for centuries.

Put up an Advent wreath or Advent calendar. Make tamales or other foods associated with the season.

Decorate, sing carols, wear your purple, Duhawks!

Sometimes our hearts become so filled with the things of this world that there isn’t any more room for God. This Advent, make room in your heart, and may it be like the manger, where Our Lord laid his head.

FOCUS Mission Trips: What if you said yes?

by HUNTER BEGGS | for the Lorian

“We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty” said by St. Teresa of Kolkata.

As FOCUS missionaries, we spend most of our time on college campuses, raising up disciples for God’s kingdom and seeking out the spiritually poor.

Another fantastic and integrative part of our mission is the opportunity to go on foreign and domestic mission trips.

First, what is the mission of the Catholic Church? My roommates and I talked about it more because we realized that many Catholics don’t know the “why” behind our Church.

Why do we receive the sacraments and pray? The purpose is not simply because it’s “what you do.”

Before He ascended into Heaven, Jesus gave one last statement to His disciples, which becomes the mission of the Church: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations”

(Matthew 28:19-20).

Being the last statement Jesus made before His Ascension, this call holds particular authority and brings light to His teaching on discipleship. From those 12 apostles, the Church grew to include the billions who are here today. A new Pentecost is happening and mission trips are amazing places for discipleship to develop, both on the ground during the trip and in what we bring back to our communities.

One purpose of mission trips is to serve the people we are visiting.

However, this service is rarely what you would expect. I went on a mission trip to Trinidad and Tobago last summer for one week. Most of our mission team didn’t know where the island was at first, but it quickly found a place in our hearts. They are a proud, joyful people who love their country. We put on multiple sports camps for the kids and shared the Gospel around the village. At first, it seemed a little selfish to be having fun on a mission trip with sports that we enjoyed, but that is where I was wrong. It meant the

world to those children to have us come simply to play with and love them. You see, as great as service is and as much as it helps, the love that we shared with those kids touched their hearts even more. Service was simply the tool for the real transformation—the love of God working in the world. We taught their classes that week, and we traveled up both sides of the massive hills of their country to talk to their villagers.

(Side note: As steep as Dubuque’s hills are, Dubuque has nothing on Trinidad.

Those hills were more like mountains.)

In sharing the Gospel, both villagers and mission trips are given a renewed hope, a hope that leads to eternal life in Christ Jesus, because God is real and faith is powerful in our everyday lives. One girl told me that she and her mother were being stalked by a few men in the streets of Trinidad during Carnaval, when, after the girl had prayed, a taxi driver drove up to offer them a free ride home. What faith she had! I’m not saying that we should stop doing whatever we can materially for the poor, but when we fail to nurture the soul with the love of Jesus Christ as well, are we really serving them?

The two-fold mission of FOCUS Mission Trips is “to serve the physical and spiritual needs of the poor, meeting them where they are and embracing their community and dignity, and to bring college students into radical, life-changing encounters in which we equip them to address the spiritual and physical needs of their own communities.” I am now going on two athlete mission trips—one to the Dominican Republic this winter and one to Chicago in the summer. My teammate Emma is going on a woman’s pilgrimage to Poland later this summer. Do you have a desire to share stories like this and to be transformed yourself? FOCUS Missions is now at 44 countries, with over 130 trips, and almost 2,000 people on mission.

What if you said yes? You can find out more info at https://focusoncampus. org/missions/trips or by talking with someone who has gone on FOCUS mission trips. God bless you!

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Staying sane during finals week

by KRISSY JUAREZ | staff writer

This past week, DuPeace & Justice was fortunate enough to have Lex White, one of the organization’s officers, lead the group in a variety of mindfulness techniques in order to provide some tools for arguably the most stressful weeks of the semester.

The theme of the meeting was “Peace with Self.” We learned some real applicable ways to acknowledge stress and anxiety, like simple yoga poses that we can do while studying or picking a positive mantra to repeat to reset our thought patterns. However, she explained that if we do not have inner peace, we will not have outer peace. If we feel completely overwhelmed and stretched thin inside, it’s going to have an effect outside, which could include friendships, assignments, tests and just your physical health.

Now, let’s be frank. It is hell week, and finals week is just a few days away -- does anyone truly have anytime to make sure that their If we feel inner self is completely functioning in a healthy overwhelmed way? As a and stretched senior, I can thin inside, attest that it’s going to if you don’t have an effect create time to outside, which give yourself a break, could include you will friendships, inevitably assignments, have a tests and just breakdown your physical at one of health. the most inconvenient times possible. I believe that as students we push ourselves to the brink of a mental breakdown frequently, and finals week is an incredibly terrible time for that to happen which makes it even more vital to take little steps to lessen the chances of that happening.

So here are some concrete ways to give yourself a break: 1. Take a lap. Whether you are in a residence hall, your house or the library, just get up and move, even if it’s just for five minutes.

2. Stretch. You can easily do this sitting down at a desk. Just move your neck around slowly (with enough pressure to ensure you’re getting a deep stretch) clockwise and then counterclockwise, and repeat.

3. Have a mantra, or a positive phrase that you repeat over and over again. If you feel yourself starting to become overwhelmed use your mantra as a reset button to try and calm down.

4. Stay in the present. Whenever I experience anxiety I tend to take a minute and literally name in my head what I am physically doing: it might be sitting in the library, at a desk, in a chair, talking to a friend and then I end with saying, “and nothing else is happening to me.” As I go through what is taking place in the moment, the anxiety I experience tends to fade away because I realize that the only entity making me feel stress is myself.

5. In the words of Tom Haverford and Donna Meagle, treat yo’ self. Set realistic goals and when you achieve them, give yourself a treat. Maybe it’s a 10 minute dance party or a power nap. Either way positive reinforcement does wonders on the psyche.

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Men’s cross-country places 9th at national championship Loras program continues to build legacy; women finish 12th in Central Regional by bri bower| sports writer

On Nov. 11, the men’s and women’s cross-country teams headed to Northfield, MN, for the NCAA Central Regional. Being the only team to finish all seven runners within the top 50, the men continued their successful season and repeated as NCAA Region Champions. Winning the sixth of the seven races, they competed in this season with only 53 points. This win earned them an automatic bid to the 2017 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships.

“Three runners in the top six and then six All-Region runners was great to see,” said Head Coach Robert Schultz. “I couldn’t have asked for more from these young men.”

Leading the Duhawk men was senior O’Brien Nugent, fourth overall, with a time of 24:57.7. His time was fast enough to earn him a spot in the top-10 all-time at Loras for the 8K. Also earning All-Region honors were seniors Timothy Sevcik (25:05.1), Mason Tope (25:12.8), Justin Adams (25:34.9) and sophomore Patrick Wolak (25:43.6), and rounding out the top seven were juniors Jack Carroll (25:48.9) and Preston Kauder (26:12.8).

The women completed their season with four Duhawks making lifetime PR’s and racing to a 12th-place finish with 340 points.

“I was really happy with how our women finished the season,” said Schultz. “We raced well and ended the season on a high note.

With just one senior in our top seven, the future is bright for this team.”

Leading the Duhawk pack for the second time and placing 48th overall was first-year Kristan Brown with a time of 23:25.3 for the 6k race. Following behind were senior Kelly Minear (23:49.5), junior Kemunto Ondande (23:58.3), sophomore Brianna Bower (24:01.4), junior Liz Venezio (24:07.0), sophomore Averi Leitzen (24:37.2) and first-year Courtney Knight (24:47.8).

Returning to Elsah, IL, for the NCAA Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, the Duhawk men completed their last race of the season finishing the highest they ever have in school history with an impressive ninth place finish, scoring 301 points. Being ranked sixth, their performance was not quite as everyone had hoped.

“I don’t think any of the guys were pleased with the team results,” Schultz said. “Obviously, it was terrific to see Timothy and Mason get recognized as All-Americans … The Duhawks pushed through some obstacles that could have been devastating.”

Earning All-American honors were Sevcik placing 36th with a time of 24:56.28 and Tope placing 40th with a time of 25:00.46.

Tope became the first in Loras’ cross country program to be a threetime All American. Following behind were Nugent (25:16.13), Carroll (25:41.88), Adams (25:45.43), Wolak (26:11.08) and Kauder (26:14.62).

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Senior Mason Tope strides ahead of his opponents, leading the pack as one of Loras’ top three finishers.

“Justin had pneumonia and didn’t finish as well as he hoped.

He’s one of the toughest guys I have ever coached. I didn’t even know about it until after the race, and he still held on to be our fifth man and final scorer,” said Schultz The senior class achieved four Iowa Conference Championships and made four appearances to the NCAA Championships during their cross country career, leading the team to 18 wins with 11 of them being in the last two seasons.

“I am incredibly proud of our season and our senior class,” said Sevcik. “There are not many teams that can claim to have done what we have. (We had) four straight years as conference champs.

Winning conference is all we’ve ever known. (We were) two time regional champs and had the highest finish in school history at nationals. It speaks a lot about the program, Bob’s training and our team’s dedication.”

Looking to next season, the Duhawks return three of their top seven: Carroll, Kauder and Wolak.

Track and field athletes already making noise in Division III Men’s and women’s teams open indoor season with meet at University of Dubuque

by Jonathan quinn| asst. sports editor

On Saturday, the men’s and women’s trackand-field team opened its season at the Battle of the Bluff meet at the University of Dubuque.

Clarke University also competed in the meet, making it an early season showdown among city athletes.

The Duhawks had nine first place finishes which pushed the lady Duhawks into first place with 54 points. Sophomore sprinter Gabrielle Noland ran the winning time of 7.27 for the women’s 55-meter dash in addition to her victory in the 200-meter dash with a time of 25.5.

Noland’s time in the 200 is currently ranked second in the NCAA Division III record book.

Junior sprinter and jumper Bella Solis also won a few events of her own. Solis earned the first place finish in the open 400m dash with a time of 1:00.53 which is currently the eighthbest finish in the Division III NCAA. She also won high jump with a top mark of 1.68 meters.

Solis’ top mark is currently ranked second in the country for NCAA Division III. The women’s team also took home first place in the 1,600-meter relay. The team consisted of senior Alyssa Simon, sophomore Alexis Alt, Noland and Solis. Their finishing time was 4:06.40 which is currently ranked fourth in the NCAA Division III. The men’s team earned two first place finishes. One in the open 800m run by senior runner Kylian Lally who ran a time of 1:58.48 which ranks second in the country for NCAA Division III. The other first place finish comes from the 1,600m relay as well which consisted of sophomores Shamari Scott, Tyson Morrison, Patrick Mikel and Lally.

Despite a UD runner tripping in front of Scott, the team was able to recover and earn a time of 3:28.85, which is currently ranked eighth in NCAA Division III. The combined men’s and women’s team totaled 89 points, which was enough to earn second place. photos by jonathan quinn

Upper left: Sophomore Sydney Beach rounds the curve in a race.

Lower left: Sophomore Shamari Scott breaks away from the blocks at the start of his race.

moody moments

And the Heisman goes to ...

B

aker Mayfield.

This name is known all throughout college football for a number of reasons. Reason number one: he is this year’s best Heisman Gerrand Moody contender with 1-20 sports columnist odds in his favor to win.

The man puts up extraordinary numbers. He has 4,097 yards this season, averaging 341.4 yards per game.

He has 37 touchdown passes to just five interceptions.

The next quarterback on the Heisman list is Lamar Jackson whose numbers can’t even compare. Jackson is almost a full 1,000 yards behind Mayfield and exactly 12 touchdowns behind him.

Based off numbers alone, the Heisman is Mayfield’s.

Mayfield’s activity off the field, though, is what keeps people talking about whether or not he deserves a Heisman award or not. The Heisman mission statement reads “The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity.

The winners of the trophy epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work.” The words excellence and integrity are the keywords in this.

If his actions on and off the field don’t display integrity, does he deserve the Heisman Trophy? In the game against Kansas, Mayfield was seen on the sideline taunting the opposing team by yelling obscenities and grabbing his crotch in the direction of his opponents.

He was also heard on the sideline telling them to stick to basketball because they suck.

Personally, I didn’t think this was a bad enough of an action to lose him the Heisman, especially considering Kansas didn’t shake his hand at the coin toss.

They also committed a late hit against him later in the game.

Mayfield is a very passionate player, and if you fire him up he is going to show it. He also planted the Oklahoma flag in the middle of an opposing team’s field, which was seen as very disrespectful The Kansas incident was seen by all the analysts and his coach as a big deal.

He was announced as a non-starter, and they stripped him of his captainship for his last game as a senior. I think they blew this situation out of proportion.

Mayfield is 20- or 21-years-old with a bright NFL career ahead of him. The punishment did not meet the action.

Analysts are talking about how he shouldn’t be given the Heisman because he doesn’t display integrity. But if you look at everything else, the mission statement also mentions “diligence, perseverance, and hard work.”

This is exactly Baker Mayfield. Even after his captainship was removed, he showed an outstanding performance during the next game with 281 yards and three touchdowns. Even in the face of adversity Mayfield shows diligence, perseverance and hard work.

These small events should not define Mayfield. They should not affect the outcome of the Heisman Trophy, and they should definitely not affect his draft stock next year.

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Record-breaking weekend for swim team Men place 5th, women finish 9th while competing against Division I, Div. II and Div. III programs by kaitlyn lagrange| sports writer

broke the school record previously set last year at the Liberal Arts ChampionLoras Swimming and Diving traveled ship meet. up to Rochester, MN, this past weekRedshirt senior Ike Casey continues end for a three day swim meet. They to break records for Loras. Taking first competed over the weekend at the place in the men’s 50-yard freestyle Rochester Invitational, which featured a combination of Division I, II and with a time of 20.00, he broke his preIII schools that included 12 women’s vious record that he set last season.

First-year Sarah Shafer also made teams and nine men’s teams. outstanding progress, as she swam Starting off Day One, junior Kaitlyn into eighth place with a time of 58.11 in LaGrange and senior Natalie Shannon the women’s 100-yard backstroke. She posted personal and also broke the record season bests in the in that event, which women’s 500-yard O ur team overall made was previously set last freestyle, pulling in our name known by season by junior Kasey with times of 5:35.34 Jacobson. some of the impactful and 5:55.00, respecLynch also made tively. In the men’s swimming we had. great personal strokes, 800-yard freestyle Natalie Shannon placing sixth in the relay, the team of sesenior men’s 200-yard butniors Ike Casey and terfly and also broke Mac Faldet along with the school’s record first-years John Lynch and AJ Gainer showed a strong perfor- with a time of 1:58.15.

Junior Mac Faldet dominated his mance, coming in fourth place out of school record that he previously set the 20-other relays.

On the second day, the team of last year. Placing first in the men’s 100Lynch, Faldet, sophomore Brandon yard breaststroke with a time of 55.68, Pillars, and Casey, claimed the fifth he out touched his competition by a full place spot in the men’s 200-yard med- second. ley relay. With a time of 1:34.51, they On the third and final day, Shafer

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still held on strong. Taking 10th overall in the women’s 100-yard butterfly, she clocked in at 58.58 and broke another school record.

Casey also sprinted to the top, claiming gold in the men’s 100-yard freestyle. Other top performances include Faldet taking third in the men’s 200-yard breaststroke, and the relay of Gainer, Lynch, Faldet, and Casey capturing sixth in the men’s 400-yard freestyle relay.

“Our team overall made our name known by some of the impactful swims we had,” Shannon said. “Ike, Sarah, John, Kim, Mac are just a couple of peo-

Ike Casey

ple who had some amazing swims, either placing at Rochester or breaking our own pool records. The majority of our team had personal bests and/or season bests, so I would say that overall it was a very successful weekend.”

The Duhawks will take a break from competitions for this month, as they gear up for their training trip to Jupiter, FL, in a few short weeks. Their next meet will be against the Luther Norse on Saturday, Jan. 10, here at the San Jose Pool.

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Men remain undefeated at home

by jonathan quinn| asst. sports editor

A brief fall recap by tom shute| columnist

This fall was a competitive and exciting time for intramural sports.

Football is traditionally one of the most competitive intramural sports leagues, and this season did not disappoint. Four teams in the league separated themselves from the pack: Big Baller Brand, Duhawks Basketball, Duhawks Basketball 2 and Pull Me for a Good Time. While these two teams had a combined loss total of two throughout the regular season, Duhawks Basketball pulled off a nail-biting victory against Big Baller Brand to advance to championship.

The other semifinal was not as dramatic. A forfeit on behalf of Pull Me for a Good Time resulted in an all Duhawks Basketball championship game. Duhawks Basketball were led by quarterback and junior Ryan Dicanio, and Duhawks Basketball 2 were led by juniors Josh Ruggles and Jake Toman.

Duhawks Basketball 2 was able to keep it close for most of the game, but as the game went on the offense of Duhawks Basketball proved to be overpowering.

Several touchdown connections to standout wide-receiver JT Ford put the game out of reach. Duhawks Basketball finished the season without a loss and could make a case for one of the best intramural football teams in recent memory. Here are my league awards.

MVP: Ryan Dicanio — he led a high powered offense with his ability to connect with receivers down field and in the end zone. No other player in the league had the same level of impact on their team as Dicanio.

Highlight Machine: JT Ford ­— Ford has an unbelievable ability to bring down passes that other players would have no chance of catching. We did not keep official stats for these games, but with the amount of one handed touchdown catches I witnessed by Ford, I would be shocked if he didn’t lead the league in touchdown receptions.

Most Improved Team: Alabama Tech — this team had an incredible turnaround from last season to this season. Last year they struggled to win a single game, while this season they only lost games to the top four teams in the league.

Basketball season was not nearly as competitive as football, but it was still a fun league to be involved in. There were two teams that dominated the league.

Household Appliances and the Golf Ballers torched the league all season long, combining for only one loss among the two of them.

Household Appliances made up primarily of baseball players, dominated every team all-season long. They finished the season by winning a tightly contested championship game against the Golf Ballers.

Household Appliances was led by their standout MVP candidate Nick Spiess. Whenever his team needed to score, Spiess was the one that always came through for them. It is because of him, that this team was so successful and remained undefeated through the season.

The Golf Ballers was a team made up of members of the Loras College golf team. Their star members of the basketball squad were seniors John and Michael Butzow. The twins were a force to reckon with throughout the season. They led their team to wins over every team in the league falling only to Household Appliances in the championship game; they could not muster up enough offensive firepower to take home the title.

The men’s basketball team improved to 5-1 on the young season and remains undefeated on Lillis Court after their blowout victory, 71-51, over Iowa Conference foe Luther on Saturday.

Four Duhawks scored in double figures, with junior guard Josh Ruggles leading the way with 16 points, six defensive rebounds and six assists in 26 minutes.

Though they pulled out the win, the Duhawks did not start out well. Luther jumped to a 10-2 lead during the first four minutes of the game.

But then Loras started to find success with its pick-and-roll game. The Duhawks’ aggressiveness in the paint and occasional 3-point shots allowed them to turn the momentum and grab a 16-15 lead five minutes later.

Luther fought back by tying the game at 28, but the Duhawks scored the final six points of the half to take a 34-28 lead into the break.

“We’re trying new things in practice every day,” Martin said. “We might be starting a new lineup because when we go against a better team, we are (going to) be in a world of hurt.”

The Duhawks continued to extend their lead thanks to first-year guard Rowan McGowen, who opened the second half by scoring seven consecutive points to give the Duhawks a 15-point lead. McGowen finished 5-for-7 in field-goal shooting while scoring a total of 12 points.

Defensively, senior guard Justin Busch tallied three of the team’s six steals and also coaxed Luther into an offensive charging foul.

The team also received some timely 3-pointers from junior guard Demond George, who shot 3-for-5 from the perimeter and finished with 13 points in just 14 minutes.

“Having George back in the lineup is un-

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Junior Jake Toman goes for a contested layup, trigger the and-one, then sinking the free throw. believable,” Martin said. “Just the energy he brings; he’s what we need. I mean he’s a great player, don’t get me wrong, but more so than anything the most important thing he brings is fire, and we love that about him.”

Loras has yet to lose a home game this year and now has won six of its past 10

games against Luther. The Duhawks’ sole loss this year came on the road against Concordia University.

Winners of three straight games, the Duhawks now will prepare to face Augsburg University in Minneapolis this Saturday and Carroll University in Waukesha, WI, on Sunday.

Basketball teams split with Luther Women fall despite 17 points by first-year by patrick costello| sports writer

From the tip, the Luther Norse came out firing, scoring 25 of their overall 78 points in the first quarter.

Meanwhile, the Loras women’s basketball team sputtered at times during the opening frame and fell behind, 25-16, after one quarter of play in the Duhawks’ first Iowa Conference home game.

In the second quarter, Luther used a 9-0 scoring run to jump to a 15-point lead, 41-26.

However, led by first-year Marissa Schroeder and sophomore Macenzie Kraemer, the Duhawks responded with a 14-3 run of their own.

The first half ended with the Duhawks down by five, 43-38.

The Loras offense was not as efficient

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First-year forward Marissa Schroeder drives through the lane early in the first half.

as it would like to be in the first half, shooting slightly above 40 percent.

And those shooting woes again dogged the Duhawks in the second half, as they were able to tally just five points in the third quarter. Luther outscored Loras, 12-4, in the paint the third quarter and also took advantage of seven Loras turnovers.

In the entire second half, the Duhawks were outscored 35-15, and Loras shot less than 20 percent from the field. Even with an 8-0 run for the Duhawks at the end of the game, Luther won convincingly, 78-53.

Not all was lost for the Duhawks as first-year forward Schroeder continued to make a name for herself as a force for the Duhawks. In her first start, Schroeder had her best scoring game of her young career. “(I was ) super-excited and nervous at the same time,” Schroeder said.

Schroeder led the Duhawks with 17 points and seven rebounds during her 27 minutes of play. For the season, she is the team’s second-leading scorer and second-leading rebounder.

Senior Addie Oberman added 11 points and three rebounds for Loras.

Schroeder hopes to help the Duhawks to a better shooting percentage.

“The team will continue to build off of this game and continue to improve and work hard,” Schroeder said.

Loras now is 3-3 on the young season, including an 0-2 start in the Iowa Conference.

Things will not get any easier for the Duhawks as they prepared to take on the nationally ranked Wartburg Knights in Waverly, IA, on Wednesday (The Lorian goes to press on Tuesday nights).