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SEEKing for Christ
February 14, 2018 — Vol. 97, Issue 9
by ALEX RHOMBERG staff writer
Instead of taking a J-Term class this winter, a group of Students from Loras attended a Catholic conference from Jan. 3-7 titled SEEK in Indianapolis, Ind. SEEK is a conference hosted by FOCUS every other year, taking place in a new location each time. The conference brings together university students who are connected with FOCUS, and are looking for a greater exposure to Christ. It is an experience of great encounter, with thousands of other young adults from around the country, and different nations as well. All are welcomed to SEEK and are encouraged to attend with an open mind. Whether Catholic, Atheist, or even unsure about religion or God, all were greeted with outstretched arms and welcomed to attend the conference. The group FOCUS who hosted the event is by no means new or breaking the ice. The Fellowship of Catholic University Students has been around since 1998 and was founded by Curtis Martin of Benedictine College. FOCUS engages in university outreach and intends to help college students develop authentic friendships while diving deeper into their relationship with Christ. Loras currently has four serving missionaries, all of which attended SEEK, Hunter Beggs, Hayden Merkel, Veronica Kremer, and John Piccone. SEEK was an experience that offered many opportunities to grow for all who attended. The day was started with Mass, a
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celebration of the Eucharist with over 17,000 people. Each day offered a gender specific talk for both groups and brought forward topics of great importance for each. The rest of the afternoon was accompanied by a series of speakers giving talks about topics of their expertise and experiences. Each talk had its own message, and students could pick and choose the talks in which they wanted to attend. Each night was ended with another talk as an entire group and an entertainment event of some sort. The nights featured a comedian, a movie, a cultural festival and music group, and the last night featured a concert by the band “Need to Breathe”. One of the nights featured adoration and confession with everyone, where many hearts were touched by the true presence of Christ. The conference was concluded the same way it started with Mass as an entire group, but with a group of over 17,000
people who had been touched, and had a burning passion to share their experience at SEEK 2019. Here are just a few testimonies of those from Loras students who attended SEEK: “I signed up for SEEK because I’ve never been to a conference like SEEK before. I was unable to attend NCYC in high school so I thought why not try something similar to it in college. I had no idea what to expect going into it because I have never been on anything like it before.” – Sophomore Meredith Recker “I was expecting an opportunity to grow closer with Jesus Christ with so many amazing Duhawks. My expectations definitely stayed true because not only did I grow closer in my relationship with God, but also with so many amazing young men and women.” – Junior Jake Heidenreich “My experience at SEEK was honestly life
changing. I was able to grow in an authentic community with those around me. My biggest takeaway from SEEK would be that it is only when we deny the world’s lies and expectations about who we ‘should’ be that we are able to truly love who God created us to be, and that is when we can live authentically with one another.” – Junior Catherine Klostermann “Overall, my SEEK experience was awesome. I would give it a 10/10. The group from Loras that went was awesome, which definitely added to the experience. My favorite part was something that I think was universally liked- Eucharistic Adoration. It was so cool being in a room with thousands and thousands of other college students, being at complete peace, Adoring Jesus, there’s nothing even comparable.” – Junior Ethan Holverson Continued on Page 2
Acting like spring The nasty weather as of late suggests that winter will not be letting up anytime soon, but the Loras Players are performing the ‘Spring Play’ nonetheless
later in the semester. They began practicing in November and have been working on it tirelessly ever since. With an experienced crew, the players will be ready to put on a show. “I think most of the cast and crew are eager to perform the show, it has been a long process. We know it is a drama, but it deals by ALEX RHOMBERG with some heavy subject matter so I think staff writer we are still getting used to being so serious. The spring play is right around the cor- The Loras Players love to have fun, but we ner, and just in time for Valentine’s Day. know we have to be serious too. We want to This Thursday through Saturday, Feb. make sure we put enough emotions behind 14-16, join the Loras Players in the St. Jo- our lines. This drama is quite the opposite seph’s auditorium as they perform the 2019 from the fall play, “Around the World in Spring Play of “Hedda 80 Days”. I’m very excitGabler,” written by Hened for this play. I haven’t rik Ibsen. been in one since the fall Junior Brigid Flaherty, We know it is a drama, of my first year here at a member of the cast said, Loras” said Flaherty. but it deals with “It’s a drama that focuses The cast includes: The some heavy subject on the main character, cast includes Caroline matter so I think we Hedda Gabler, who is B r e i t b a c h ( He d d a ) , are still getting used newly married and is tryEr vin Yahr III (Tesing to fit into her new lifeto being serious. man), Morgan Muenstyle. As if her new husBrigid Flaherty ster (Brack), Brigid Flaband and in-laws weren’t Junior herty (Thea), Skye Miller enough for her to grapple (Lovborg), Amber Krieg with a couple people from (Julie), and Emily Lemire her past show up too. (Berta), with stage manThere’s a mix of love, anger, manipulation, agement by Amelia Foley, production assisand desire for power in this play.” tance and costume design by Jake Heelein, The crew first auditioned for the play and direction, scenic, lighting and sound back in September along with the Fall play. design by assistant professor Ryan M. They did not get their roles, however, until Decker. As the clock ticks, the excitement
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and nerves become all the more real. Brigid said, “I keep looking over my script just in case I forget anything, but I’m looking forward to performing. I believe the cast and crew is comfortable and hitting our stride. We’re getting over any bumps in the road and the cast knows their lines, though sometimes we second guess ourselves or jump the gun. It’s hard to believe that we perform this week, but I know we’re ready. Ervin is very excited for
his performance and says “tell [everyone] I’m a feature!” His humor always makes for a joyful night of performing. Loras students can get into the show for free with their student ID’s. The stage will be set in ‘black-box,’ meaning the audience will be up close and personal with the scenes, getting the opportunity to look in from three sides. There will be limited seating so prepare accordingly and arrive early.
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Murder Mystery for Social Justice and Service by ALEX RHOMBERG staff writer
This past Saturday, Feb. 9, the Loras ballrooms featured a show like no other offered before. A full Loras alumni cast consisting of Tom Goodman, Cathy Goodman, Ted Borelli, Stacia McDermott, Kyle Klapatauskas, Stephanie Klapatauskas, and Nathan Ripperger performed a murder mystery show. The show was a way to raise money for service trips offered to students here on campus. Stacia McDermott said, “With an entire Loras alum cast, I pitched the idea to Chris Cochran, our Coordinator of Service and Programming to put on the murder mystery as a fundraiser for service trips. Since costs of service trips are higher than what we ask students to pay, having other fundraising efforts are essential to maintaining the program. This seemed like a great way to build community, have some fun, and raise money.” The event was packed and offered an extremely entertaining and interactive experience for all who attended. Loras President Jim Collins took part in the show, by surprise, and brought the feel-
ing of Loras family and community all together with a humorously unexpected role in the show. Many other members in the audience were asked to participate in the investigation of a murder, and all
The Composting Cafe by ALLEGRA JOHNSON staff writer
On Jan. 28, after six years of work, the Café started to compost: saving over 1,000 pounds of food waste per week from going to the landfill. Loras College Dining is using an organization called GreenRU that will come once a week to pick up the compost material produced by students in the Café as well as food that was not able to be salvaged from the line. Loras now joins both Clarke University and the University of Dubuque in using GreenRU to compost food scraps. Using GreenRU was an important decision as it will lessen emissions due to transportation since GreenRU is already coming to Dubuque. While previously behind other schools in sustainable efforts, Loras is turning into an emergent leader in compost within the Dubuque area. This change also reflects the Catholic values of Loras College: specifically, in light of Catholic Social Teachings. Through the cooperation of Loras Campus Dining, Aramark, and the Sustainability Office of Loras this change was made possible. One of the leaders of this change is junior Jake Jansen. He explains
the process of making composting possible. “For me personally I have spent a year and a half working toward this. I know students have worked on it for years in the past, it has taken all of us.” He went on to explain that this process took learning from other colleges, a lot of conversations, meetings, a petition, and food audits. Jansen also wants students to know that they can truly make a difference on campus, and he is feeling more motivated than ever to make more change on Loras campus. “It’s a wonderful thing. I worked in the Café freshman year and saw all of the food going to waste. Shout out to LEAF for making it possible to save that food from the landfill,” commented senior Jonny Carlson. While, an exciting change, there are still many more ways Loras students can be sustainable. Junior Xavier Sanchez commented on what he thinks is the next step. “Let’s be more aware of what we are taking so that there is less of a need to compost food waste.” Let’s all celebrate this wonderful step towards sustainability, but remember the Café is all you can eat, not all you can waste.
improvised at Stone Cliff Winery, and sometimes there are some people we know in attendance. Saturday’s performance was packed with colleagues and students, which made it even more enjoyable” said Stacia after the performance. The night was overall very successful for the service trip programs here at Loras. “I think it was a great event where hopefully people escaped the winter blues for a bit and it also raised nearly $1700 for service trips” Stacia said. The group looks to offer more performances in the future with different scripts having already been written. The show was written by Loras’ very own Kyle Klapatauskas, and fit the entertainment desires of a Loras crowd perfectly. Loras offers a multitude of social justice and service trips each year for students at a great rate. Locations include Denver, Washington DC, local Dubuque, and more. The photo by ALEX RHOMBERG service trips offer an experience for students to grow as a person outside responded willingly and humorously, of the classroom while helping communimaking the show a planned and impro- ties far or close to home. Saturday’s murvised masterpiece. der mystery was just one wonderful and “We, the Brew Players, offer monthly entertaining way that makes these options murder mystery shows both scripted and available to students.
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for us. SEEK is an opportunity for people to ‘cast out into the deep’. It is a chance for “I would recommend SEEK to anyone college students and others to come towho is searching for answers in their lives gether as a universal Church and see what or what they value. I say this because each great things God is doing in our time. speaker set a good example of how we Moving forward from SEEK, I hope to see should all go out and carry our lives with the attendees cooperate with God’s grace an enthusiasm of what we value, and to to live lives of heroic holiness. I pray that ‘go out and set the they aren’t afraid world on fire’ (St. to rock the boat It is a chance for college Ignatius).” – Sophand do something students and others to come great for God in o m o r e Va l e r i e Herbst together as a universal Church re sp ons e to Hi s Hunter B eggs, call. Everything is and see what great things head FOCUS misGod’s initial inviGod is doing in our time. sionar y here on tation, and I hope Hunter Beggs they respond on a campus, explained head FOCUS missionary some of the imdaily level.” portant things they Those who atsee as missionaries tended SEEK will about students attending SEEK. be prepared to come back to campus “My hopes for those attending SEEK with a renewed heart of faith and love for were to provide space and time for God Christ. Many of them can’t wait to share to speak to their hearts and give them a this burning passion with the rest of Loras. chance to hear His specific call for their SEEK will be hosted again in January of lives. His plans come from His deep love 2021, at a location not yet released. Continued from Page 1
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What is Valentine’s Day costing you? by AUDREY MILLER
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n the days leading up Feb. 14, the world spends a lot of money on their significant other in celebration of this love-focused holiday. According to the National Retail Federation, consumer spending is expected to reach $20.7 billion this Valentine’s Day. Average spending is projected to sit around $161.96 per couple — actually a recordbreaking number in Valentine’s Day history. And while spending is up, the number of consumers celebrating this holiday with their money is dropping (55% planned on celebrating last year, while only 51% of Americans are planning on celebrating this year). So what we’re seeing is a downward trend of the number of Valentines participants, but those few people who do celebrate certainly aren’t cutting any corners with their spending. You’re probably wondering where all this money goes. It’s no secret that a fancy dinner can certainly be a little pricey. Tack on the gifts (roses, chocolate, jewelry, you name it), and you’re looking at a pretty expensive evening. Just how much, you ask? With just your typical, cliché Valentine’s date, filled
with roses, chocolate, dinner, and jewelry, the whole ordeal could cost you (on average) $617.77, according to a Valentine’s Day study done by Bankrate this year. Of course, most people can get away with only a small gift each year (especially if you’re a college student on a major budget). But even then, you’re looking at some decent-sized price tags. A large, a quality bouquet of roses normally costs $45+, a large box of chocolates can run anywhere from $15 to $30 (depending on how much of a chocolate snob your significant other is), jewelry is…jewelry (honestly, this is expensive for anyone if you don’t want to be tacky), and fancy restaurants are certainly not running any specials on this holiday. Just because Valentine’s Day is a historically consumerist holiday doesn’t mean college students on a budget should treat it this way. Do what you can afford, and if you can’t really afford much at all, a handwritten note or a movie night is a perfectly acceptable way to let your significant other know you care. Even if you’re someone who doesn’t have a date this Valentine’s Day, you’re included in the cost hype as well. You may be surprised to hear that single folks don’t necessarily escape the consumer trap that is Valentine’s Day, either. Due to social pressure surrounding the prospect and need for a significant other in order to be happy on
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this day, many single people tend to splurge on themselves and make sure they’re happy even without that special someone. This could include a range of activities: going shopping for new clothes, getting a pedicure or manicure, going out to see a movie, making splurge purchases online, or planning a night of socializing at some of the watering holes downtown. People who find themselves in this position tend to search for a way to find something to do with their evening so as not to seem boring on Valentine’s Day. This is perfectly fine; just keep in mind which splurges you can afford and which ones you can’t. If you find you’re making unnecessary splurges just because it’s Valentine’s Day, maybe think long and hard about your intentions. Just because Valentine’s Day exists doesn’t mean it needs to be celebrated, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with being single. By far though, I would say the easiest and cheapest way to spend Valentine’s Day is with a $10 purchase of Netflix and some chocolate (or other candy if you’re not a huge fan of chocolate). Binge watching a whole season of your favorite show or watching an old favorite movie takes away much of the social pressure to treat Valentine’s Day as some special occasion to spend a lot of money. Because at the end of the day, true love is completely free and the best Valentine’s Day presents are gifts of your time and company, not your money.
Mandatory vaccination, a public necessity by CONOR KELLY
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n Friday, Feb. 8, a rally took place in the city of Olympia, Washington. The protesters, self-proclaimed champions of liberty and parent choice. These hundred few argued against a bill on the floor of the state legislature of Washington that would ban any and all non-medical exemptions for vaccinations. The law, of course, drew outrage from concerned parents who felt their civil liberties were being violated by being mandated to vaccinate their children, but is that truly the case? Are they truly victims or are they merely misguided in their pursuit of false liberty? I am inclined to believe the latter over the former. Vaccines serve a public good that can’t be so quickly disregarded simply because a parent believes they know their child better than a medical professional. It is especially saddening to this writer that so many use the facade of “personal choice” to cover the simple and undeniable truth. These people are putting lives at risk and if they actively and continuously refuse to vaccinate their children. The states ought to compel them with the full force of the law. Currently, there are 17 states that permit non-medical exemptions for vaccines, many of which are religiously or philosophically based. Four percent of children in secondary education are not vaccinated due to non-medical reasons and in Oregon, 7.5 percent of kindergarteners are not vaccinated for the same reasons (CBS
News). One of those states, Washington, is now attempting to remove these exemptions after 50 confirmed cases of measles breaking out in the state. However, some individuals oppose the measures and continue to refuse to vaccinate despite the fact that the measles vaccine has a 97 percent effectiveness rate (Evans, CBS News). The vaccine for Measles is known as the MMR vaccine, which has mild side effects and in some rare cases can cause seizures, but, these risks are incredibly rare and short term. A study conducted by the National Center for Biotechnical Information found that the risks of seizures associated with the MMR vaccine rested at a rate of 34 in 100,000 (Dr. Anne Berg, NCBI). Comparatively, if you are not vaccinated and are in contact with someone who is infected with measles, you have a 90 percent chance of being infected. (Evans, CBS). This means that the people who are fearing things like seizures from MMR are taking their chances with a disease that is likely to infect them all. They are afraid of a threat that has less than a single percentage point risk of occurring. The MMR vaccine is exceptionally safe, with a minor risk like temporary sores, minor rashes, and fevers (CDC). I know this sounds scary to some, but the alternative is far worse. Prior to the 1963 development of the measles vaccine, there were approximately 500,000 cases of measles, 48,000 hospitalizations and 4,000 cases of brain swelling (CDC). Thankfully, most people are vaccinating their children as evidenced by the fact that since 2013, vaccination rates went up by 12
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percent. Conversely, vaccination refusals also went up from 2.5 percent to 4 percent between 2010 and 2016. If vaccination refusal continues to go up, it puts the herd immunity at risk. The measles herd immunity threshold is approximately 95 percent, meaning that if less than 95 percent of the population that can be vaccinated has not received the MMR vaccine, the likelihood of the disease spreading increases, putting immunocompromised people at risk (Helft and Willingham, PBS). Unfortunately, with the ignorance and fear mongering surrounding vaccines, vaccine rates for MMR rested at 91.1 percent for 2017 (CDC). The danger that comes with anti-vaxxer rhetoric is self-evident, and the consequences of their scientific illiteracy will be resting not solely on their shoulders, but on all of us, and they aren’t backing down anytime soon. The Internet has given them a hive for them to spread their propaganda with Facebook being a breeding ground for their insidious nonsense. An example of this would be the Facebook page titled “A Voice for Choice” has spread numerous falsehood about vaccines with no substantiated papers or research to support their deceptions. More than 3000 people have liked the page and have in all likelihood, more people than that have spread the lies (Caplan and Evrony, NCBI). These people will continue to spread their lies and unless the states step in to mandate vaccines, the damage will be immense. Vaccines must be mandated by law.
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Jimmy Page’s Mirrored and Dragon Guitar Series by TYLER FAHEY
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ender has been working with former guitarist Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin on a new guitar series. In the wake of Led Zeppelin’s 50th anniversary, Page has been working with Paul Waller, who is an important carpenter and designer at Fender guitars. They worked on a Fender Telecaster, which is an electric guitar that was produced in the 1950’s when pop music was taking off. Page had been wanting to reincarnate his Mirrored and Dragon Telecaster that was passed on by his friend Jeff Beck, who is also one of the greatest guitarists in music history. Both of them were in the early version of the Yardbirds in the mid-1960’s to about 1968, until the band disbanded and Page formed the New Yardbirds, later named Led Zeppelin. Page wanted to bring back the 1960’s and clone the guitar he played throughout his time in the Yardbirds and the early years of Led Zeppelin. He began working with Waller, and Page was the only person on the team who really knew what it used to look like. They took the guitar apart and wanted to make a more modern version to be available to people. Page had worked on painting the guitars with orange, green, and blue poster paint on the body of the guitar. The guitar itself has more of a psychedelic feel like that of what was made in the 1960’s. The 1960’s was the decade of fashion, music, and film along with other things that defined the history of world culture. Waller wanted a natural grain on the guitar and wanted to use boards of ash and templates of wood. Page used paints and blank templates on the guitar to match the Mirrored and Dragon guitar colors. He also wanted to use a clear plastic pick-guard, which also had a mirrored film that would reflect the light and make it look even more psychedelic. Page and Waller were proud of the uniqueness of the guitar as it became a collectible for all generations. The Mirrored and Dragon Telecasters price is going for $1,399.00 at Guitar Center and most other sites. I personally think it is worth the money if you have the money to buy it. If you play the guitar and enjoy it or collect instruments, perhaps this guitar will take you back to the 1960’s with its sound and layout, and give you a different perspective on your playing style. You can experience what it was like to be around in the 1960’s with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, the Beach Boys, and many other people. I think they got it right on this project and it will be respected and love for generations to come.
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The Liturgy of the Hours Resources for prayer
by ANDREW HANSEN by staff writer
I went to a priest and said, “I would like to have a better prayer life and read more scripture.” He prescribed the Liturgy of the Hours and told me to pray morning prayer (Lauds) and evening prayer (Vespers). He then loaned me a thick green book with no fewer than five ribbons coming out of it. I stared at him blankly. He informed me this book, called a Breviary, contained the Liturgy of the Hours; these are also called The Prayers of the Church. He then told me there were apps I could download on my phone to help me get started, and that’s probably where I should begin. I downloaded The Laudate and iBreviary apps; they’re both easier to use than the book. It doesn’t matter how many seminarians show me how to use it, I still don’t get the book. The Laudate app works fine, so that’s what I’m using for now. What is the Liturgy of the Hours? According to the USCCB website, “The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office or the Work of God (Opus Dei), is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer. The Hours are a meditative dialogue on the mystery of Christ, using scrip-
ture and prayer.” For me, it was a wake up a call. Hymns, a couple of Psalms, scripture passages from the Old and New Testaments, beautifully written prayers, canticles, intercessions, opportunities for reflection -- and all this only takes about 15-20 minutes. What surprised me is that priests are required to pray the entire Divine Office. Most in religious orders will also pray the whole thing, but it depends on the order. The laity aren’t required to pray it, but are highly encouraged to pray the morning and evening hours every day. There are prayers scheduled for 3 a.m., 6 a.m. (Lauds), 9 a.m. (Terce), 12 p.m. (Sext), 3 p.m. (None), 6 p.m. (Vespers), and 9 p.m. (Compline). I generally pray Lauds at 7 a.m., because 6 a.m. isn’t happening, and Compline at 10 p.m., because I’m bad at following directions and usually miss evening prayer. At least I’m trying. Why is the Divine Office called, “The Prayer of the Church?” First of all, the prayers are offered up every day, at about the same time by everyone. We are united
in prayer -- in communion with people all around the world. We are praising and petitioning God together. We’re not just praying for ourselves, but for the whole world -- and those praying with us are also praying for us and for the world. The best part is, the words are given to us, and all we have to do is pray along. It reminds me of the Mass; not all the participants are visibly there, and the graces are easy to underestimate. Again from the USCCB website, “In the Hours, the royal priesthood [All baptized people] of the baptized is exercised, and this sacrifice of praise is thus connected to the sacrifice of the Eucharist, both preparing for and flowing from the Mass.” Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., says the Liturgy of the Hours is “the Church’s greatest gift to hearts that long for prayerful communion with God throughout the day.” Whether you’re a person who prays, or a person who wishes they prayed, if you haven’t explored the Liturgy of the Hours, now is the time to begin.
A college student’s guide to sleep Are you getting enough? by AUDREY MILLER by staff writer
When it comes to time management in college, most people think of time commitments like a triangle, with the three most important endeavors at each of the three corners of the triangle: (1) schoolwork, (2) social life, and (3) adequate sleep. The catch? You’re only allowed to pick two of the three. It’s supposedly impossible to balance all three things, so one has to go. Oftentimes, sleep is the thing that gets cut out. This logic is completely bogus, because with proper time management you should be able to fit all three aspects of college life into your schedule. Also, sleep shouldn’t be your first choice to cut out. Proper sleep at night truly enhances your quality of life, making it easier to focus during the day. It improves mental health, increases creativity, and prevents certain health issues later in life, such as strokes, high blood pressure, and neuro-degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Sleep is the time when your body repairs itself from whatever you were doing physically during the day. Whether hard workouts or just walking up and down Dubuque’s hills, your muscles are constantly breaking down. Sleep is one of the best times for your metabolism to kick into high gear and rebuild those worn-down tissues. According to the National Sleep Foundation, young adults in the age range of 18 to 25 are supposed to get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. To put this in perspective, let’s say you go to bed at midnight. Tack on the 1020 minutes it takes your body to relax into Stage I sleep, and you’re looking at a 7:15 or 9:15 a.m. alarm. If you’re the type of person who needs a lot of sleep and you have a lot of 8 a.m. classes, shoot for a 10 or 11 p.m. bedtime. That way, even if you’re the type of person who gets up an hour before class, you’ll still get enough sleep before starting your day. Okay, that’s fine, but what if I’m the type
of person who chronically stays up past midnight, and wakes up around 7 or 8 a.m. every morning? This might be a more realistic representation of the college lifestyle. If this sounds like you, scheduled naps might be your new best friend -- as long as you can achieve REM sleep. What’s REM sleep, you ask? Let’s talk about what happens when you fall asleep. As mentioned, it typically takes 10-20 minutes for a non-sleep-deprived person to settle into Stage I sleep. If it takes shorter or longer than this, your body is probably trying to tell you something. Either you’re not getting enough sleep, or you did something to affect your sleep schedule -- like drinking caffeine too close to bedtime, taking a long nap during
the day, or e at i ng a big meal before bedtime. Side note: save yourself a few bucks by not ordering that large pizza at 1 a.m.; big meals before bed make it harder to fall asleep, and worsen your quality of sleep. Eventually you’ll fall asleep, into Stage 1 NREM (non-rapid eye movement) Sleep: you’re “asleep,” but can be easily woken up, like if your roommate comes into the room and is making a lot of noise. This is the stage where you have random muscle spasms; if you’ve ever experienced that, it’s because you were in Stage 1 sleep. The next stage is Stage 2 NREM Sleep. This is where it’s harder to wake the sleeping
person. Your body temperature decreases and your heart rate begins to slow. This stage comprises 40-60% of your total sleep time. The next stage is Stage 3 NREM Sleep. This is the “deep sleep” stage. Your muscles haven’t quite been “paralyzed” yet, so this is where you can find people sleepwalking or talking in their sleep. Finally, we arrive at the last and most important stage of sleep: REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. This stage of sleep occurs at the tail end of every 90-120 minutes of sleep (90 for the first cycle, roughly 120 for every cycle thereafter). REM sleep is where you experience your most vivid dreams. For this reason, you experience muscle paralysis to keep you from acting out your dreams. If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of a REM cycle, you’ve probably experienced sleep paralysis, where your eyes are open and you feel awake, but your body is unable to move. This can be frightening if you don’t know why it’s happening -- now you know. Most people make it through 4-5 cycles of sleep (Stage 2 to Stage 3 to REM, then back to Stage 2, etc.) every night. That is the recommended amount. If you wake in the middle of a REM stage, you’ll feel groggy for a few minutes to a few hours after waking. That’s why it’s important to plan your amount of sl e e p around the time length of the cycles. Don’t forget to tack on the 10-20 minutes it takes you to fall asleep. When it comes to good naps, we often find ourselves glorifying the 20-minute power nap. While this is definitely a great thing, 20 minutes isn’t enough time to fall asleep and get the benefits of a REM cycle. The best nap length would probably be a full 90 minutes of sleep time -- maybe even rounded up to 100 minutes, to give yourself time to fall asleep -- so you experience one full cycle of sleep. Just make sure you set a timer. We’re not advocating for nap roulette here. Bottom line: as a college student, you need your NREM and REM sleep. How you get that sleep is up to you.
Finding your passion by AUDREY PETERSON staff writer
In life, we all have different things we’re interested in. Some of us are passionate about sports, while others have a passion for the arts. Regardless, we all have something that helps define who we are. For me, that thing is radio. Radio has been in my life since my freshman year of high school, and has had a significant impact ever since. I can remember trying to find something my freshman year of high school that I could get involved in, that would give me something fun to look forward to. One day, I spotted an ad for my school’s radio station and decided to try out. A few weeks after trying out, I found out I got a show. After that, the rest is history. Here at Loras, I’ve had the chance to get back into radio. In fact, that happened just this past week. Being able to experience my intense passion for radio really makes me feel good. Sharing my passion with not only the Duhawk community, but the world at large is such a special experience. Without having radio as my passion, I don’t know who I would be. By finding my passion I’ve learned a great deal about sharing my passion with others. One thing special about finding your passion is being able to share it with others. Sharing a passion with other people can inspire them to hone in on THEIR passion -- to spark a light. How special is that? Having something like a radio show that can reach many people is a great way to share a passion. When we find our passion, there’s a shift in our attitude. We have an extra pep in our step, and a smile on our face. Having something that helps define us gives us purpose. I encourage everyone reading this to really sit back and figure out what their true passion is. Everyone deserves to follow their dreams and soar, no matter what.
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Movie Review: “Bird Box” by AUDREY MILLER staff writer
If you’re a big fan of Netflix originals and post-apocalyptic-thriller films and haven’t seen “Bird Box” yet, you need to watch this movie. If you like movies with a well-formulated plot and character motives that are solidly introduced, then maybe “Bird Box” isn’t for you. In my opinion, “Bird Box” doesn’t quite live up to the hype brought about by the viral videos and memes based off this film. But that doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy watching it. Admittedly, I’m a huge Sandra Bullock fan and she does a fantastic job in this movie, as do the other cast members (John Malkovich, Trevante Rhodes, Sarah Paulson, Tom Hollander, and Machine Gun Kelly). The acting was pretty good; the suspenseful build-ups were good; the overall plot … not so much. The main premise of “Bird Box” is this: in a world rampaged by a mysterious creature who causes humans to spontaneously take their own lives, Malorie et al. try their best to survive and keep themselves safe from the creature. The catch? You have to see the creature to be affected by it (ie. cause your own death). That’s why sight vs. blindness is such an important aspect of the film. Kind of like a visual version of “A Quiet Place”, where sound brings the monster to you. My largest complaint about “Bird Box” is that we are given no hints as to where this monster came from, what its intention is, or what makes it so terrible that folks would literally kill themselves on sight. The whole role of the creature is to destroy all human life in its path by
means of spontaneous self-inflicted death and incite an Armageddon-like world. Personally, I feel like the story could have used some more background, but if the whole goal of the film was to create an end-of-the-world setting shrouded in mystery and danger, then the mysterious monster “Bird Box” did its job. I’ll admit, I’m not a huge fan of horror movies. My biggest grievance with horror films is their lack of a decent plotline and their very one-dimensional, often foolish characters. Why would you venture into the basement of the creepy abandoned house when you know there’s something evil (and probably either demonic or chainsaw-wielding) down there waiting there for you? Everyone in the audience knows it; why don’t you? As you can see, horror movies are very frustrating to watch. Personally, I’ll only devote my time to a scary movie if I know it’s supposed to be a good one. While “Bird Box” didn’t receive my A+ for its plot, it did receive a consolatory gold star for its characters and their gritty survival tactics. The movie didn’t really explain why we got to the apocalyptic state that the entire movie is based upon, but it does a pretty decent job of showing how our protagonists try to survive in spite of it. Sandra’s character Malorie is a pretty tough woman and exemplifies a person who could take care of herself and her kids through a worldwide crisis. This theme of self-sustainability and continual bravery in the face of constant danger is really what drew me to “Bird Box” and why I would recommend it if you’re someone who looks past all the plot flaws in an over-hyped Netflix original.
7 Sweet Valentine’s Day Facts by MADDIE SMITH staff writer
While we all know that Feb. 14 is considered the day of love, it has certainly evolved, and is still evolving from its origins. Here are some fun facts about the holiday’s beginnings, symbols, and modern-day traditions.
The origins of Valentine’s Day are not exactly clear.
Though there are a couple ideas of how Valentine’s Day began, there is a common theory that stands. This theory describes a noble story in which St. Valentine challenged the rule that outlawed young men to marry. In the act of love, St. Valentine performed multiple secret marriages. As a consequence, however, he was executed on Feb. 14.
Passing out valentines dates back to 1415.
Remember passing out a piece of candy attached to a little valentine to each of your classmates in grade school? It turns out this tradition of love notes began over 600 years ago. In 1415, Charles Duke of Orleans wrote a poem to his wife while he was imprisoned, which is noted as the oldest record of a valentine.
Millions of Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged in the U.S every year.
To be exact, 144 million are exchanged. Industry-wide, 144 million Valentine’s Day cards are bought every year. That is just in the U.S. For those who aren’t fans of Valentine’s Day due to its consumerist nature, you have a valid point.
Americans spend a lot of money on this day.
Speaking of consumerism, in 2017, Americans spent $18.2 billion for Valentine’s Day. Yes, you read that right. Though more and more people opt out of celebrating this holiday, this number is still expected to rise after each year. It is predicted that Americans will spend $20.7 billion today for their loved ones (or themselves).
The iconic conversation heart candies were originally medical lozenges.
A Boston pharmacist created a machine that simplified the process of lozenge production, which actually ended up being the first candy-making machine. The brother of this pharmacist of Necco candy maker, however, was the one who found a way to shape the candies into a heart, making them what we see today. (Sadly, Necco closed its doors in 2018).
Valentine’s Day comes second in cards and flowers to other holidays.
Even though there are 144 million cards sold in the U.S. on Valentine’s Day, it is only the second largest card-giving day of the year, coming in behind Christmas. And even though it is predicted that Americans will spend $3.3 billion on flowers for today, it doesn’t quite match the sales posted on Mother’s Day.
Pets can be your valentine, too.
If your pets are standing in as your valentine this year, you’re not alone. Nearly 9 million people buy a Valentine’s Day gift for their pets each year. This is it. This is the signal to go splurge on your nonhuman best friends.
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Chocolate Lava Cakes: An Easy Dessert Just in Time for Valentine’s Day by MADDIE SMITH staff writer
Ingredients: Non-stick spray 1 stick butter 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate 2 oz. semisweet chocolate 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar 2 whole eggs 3 egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla ½ cup all-purpose flour Directions: Preheat the oven to 425°. With the non-stick baking spray, cover four custard cups and place them on a baking sheet. Add the butter, semisweet chocolate, and bittersweet chocolate into a large bowl. Heat the ingredients in the microwave for one minute, or until the butter is melted. Then whisk until all of the chocolate is melted. In the large bowl, mix in the sugar. Add and whisk the eggs and egg yolks. Add in the vanilla. Finally, stir in the flour. Divide this mixture among the four custard cups. Bake for 13 minutes, or until the sides are firm and centers are soft. Let it stand for at least one minute. Optional: Sift some powdered sugar over the top of the cakes. Carefully turn over the custard cup onto a plate so the lava cake easily falls out. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Thorne — Part One by JOSH VOGT staff writer
The window sill sat worn, unused, and lonely on the far end of the room, longing for the hands that would grasp the ledge it rested upon. Likely, it often missed the smooth arms that would heave the larger body into the room, carrying with it the scent of pine and sawdust from the nearby mill where it usually found itself. The lithe form would turn to the table by the window, snuffing out the candle that always found itself lit far past its curfew. She always hated letting the candles burn down, hated the waste. She erred on the side of conservative, never wasting anything that could be saved for later, always making sure they had something more, that it wasn’t over until everything had its turn. It was too bad, when they took her and he could do nothing about it, just standing there watching as the doors to his bedroom flew open in a flurry of energy. A dozen boots rocked the ground as the armored forms filled the room, several rushing directly towards her, pulling her naked form away as though it were diseased, gripping her loosely, but with force. He had simply watched as they stole her from him, shouting as though it would influence the events, as if it might change anything at all. He sat now on that bed, with his head in his hands, wishing her well in her trial later today, hoping that she gets out of here unscathed. It was unlikely, given that she had slept with a royal, let alone the fact that it had been out of wedlock as well. She would probably be executed, her soft, but scarred face contorted in a look of anger, too proud to go down quietly. At best, she might be able to fight her way out of this, Collas mused. That is, if she could maybe get ahold of one of their swords, perhaps, or if she got out of her bindings, or got lucky or…what the hell would all of this thinking accomplish? She would still be facing a trial followed by an execution if things went as everyone expected them to, and he would be sitting here, moping on his rear with nothing changed, and the love of his life dead in Bastian Square, her poor, red locks rolling down the stones as hundreds looked on. He didn’t want that for her. She deserved so much more, so much longer of a life, and a happy one at that, whether with him, or somewhere far away, far safer. He began to wonder if perhaps he might be able to get her out of there, looking across from his silk, canopy bed, over to the sword that hung on his wall. It was a fine, sharp thing, made by some important blacksmith some long time ago, though he hadn’t quite paid much attention to the descriptions given. It had runes going all up and down the center of the blade, spelling out “Glory of Caillibotte” or some such patriotic nonsense that his ancestors had thought sounded appropriate. The guard at the base of the blade was made to look like the hooded head of a cobra, the symbol of his family, the Caillibotte house, which his father constantly drilled into him was the most important thing on this world. He followed the body of the serpent down the hilt of the blade, where it ended in a small diamond of ruby polished to a shine. He could do it, pull it off the wall and charge down into the prison, crusading for her freedom and convincing others to join the charge. He could lead the populace, championing her glory, and get her out of here, get her somewhere safe, he could…no, that was all so stupid. There was no chance that anyone would help him, and even if they did, what would they gain charging the castle with no equipment? Many would die and nothing would be gained of it but more suffering because of him. Perhaps a more subtle approach would be called for if he was to have any chance here. He would take the sword, but simply dress for training, yes. That would be his excuse, his alibi if he was caught on his way to her. Alright, yeah, he could totally do this. He got up from the bed, his tunic having been ripped a little in his stressful fidgeting, and he worried how his mother would fuss over him ruining his clothes again. He walked up to the sword, looking at it and all that picking it up would mean for him. There was no way he could ever come back here if he succeeded, and no future left for him if he failed. As he reached up to the sword, a muscled, lithe form stepped in front of him and pulled it off the wall, grasping it in both hands and turning towards him. Her red hair was noticeably darker, matted with blood, either hers or others. Her body was covered in cuts and she was dressed in a prisoner’s smock. His mouth was opened in shock, practically on the floor below him as he immediately recognized her. “Rose?”
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Men’s volleyball starts out hot by JON QUINN
by XAVIER SANCHEZ
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The Loras College men’s volleyball team is making the 2019 Spring season one for the history books starting out hot with a 9-1 record. This is the best record the volleyball program has ever had in its existence. The team’s only lost comes from the Augustana College Vikings in a thrilling four set match 21-25 25-23 23-25 24-26 on Sunday, Feb. 3. Each match went down to the wire with a team winning within two points. The team still performed fairly well with senior right-side hitter Leo Peters leading the team in kills, tallying a total of 12. Sophomore outside hitter Grant Ooms contributed 11 kills and senior outside hitter Jake Chudzik pounded nine. Augustana was able to execute as well on the offensive side by outperforming the top hitters for Loras. Jason Szara totaled 17 kills while Dylan Baum and Justin Murphy both added 10. Both teams performed parallel from the service line tallying a total of four. Senior setter Alfredo Lopez for the Duhawks totaled 36 assists with a 5-1 offense while the Augustana ran a 6-2 offense, meaning two setters, Ryan Hirschel and Sanchit Khaitan, which split evenly with 22 assists. Defensively Augustana led in digs, outperforming the Duhawks by one, tallying 40. The men’s volleyball team was able to pick back up the momentum like nothing happened the next week, Feb. 9 against Concordia Chicago University and Lakeland University at Lakeland University. Loras dominated the triangular sweeping Concordia Chicago 25-22 2518 25-10 and for the first time in school history, beating Lakeland University in four 24-26 25-16 25-21 25-19. On the weekend, the Duhawks recorded a season high of 13 aces against Concordia Chicago. Sophomore setter/right-side hitter Patrick Hollander, Lopez, and Ooms each had three or more aces. Ooms finished with a career high in kills pounding 16 on 32 attacks against Lakeland. The team hits the road this weekend in Chicago-land taking on North Park University this Friday, Feb. 15 and Marian University and Aurora University on Saturday, Feb. 16.
Boston sports have been spoiled with sports championship wins for almost 20 years now. Super Bowl 53 was no different for the city. The New England Patriots’ fourth quarter push lead the way to a 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Just a few short months ago, the MLB World Series took place between the same two cities with Boston coming out on top. The young-duo of head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Jared Goff set out to stop all the Boston Glory, but they did not realize they would have to go up against seasoned veterans, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. If you valued your time, you did not watch the full first half and strictly tuned in to the Super Bowl commercials. Here is quick recap of the first half: the Patriots managed only a field goal. Halftime consisted of most the action that was seen inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium with the help of the Pepsi Halftime Show. Maroon 5 rocked the stage alongside Travis Scott. Atlanta’s own Big Boi popped out in a Cadillac for a quick performance, but the story of halftime was Spongebob getting to play a part in this years’ show. Not much changed in the second half either. Third quarter, the Rams drove the ball down the field before settling for a field goal. Brady drove the ball down the field with under 10 minutes to go. His one big throw was a 29 yard pass to a diving Rob Gronkowski to bring the Patriots into the red zone. On the next play, Sony Michel rushed the ball in for the only touchdown of the night. Michel rushed for 94 yards. The following drive, Stephen Gostkowski sealed the Patriots victory with a 41-yard field goal. Julian Edelman was named MVP after his 10 catch, 141 yard performance. Fans everywhere are grieving, but next season they’ll have another chance just to fall short as the new top-dog Chicago Bears win it all. Until the 2019 season is here, check out the AAF or the Alliance of American Football in the inaugural season.
S port S chedule Friday - 2/15 • Track and field Spartan invite in Dubuque, IA - All Day • Men’s Volleyball @ North Park Chicago, IL @ 7:00 PM
Saturday - 2/16
• Women’s Basketball @ Central in Pella, IA @ 2:00 PM • Men’s Volleyball vs Marian in Aurora, IL @ 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM • Men’s Basketball @ Central in Pella, IA @ 4:00 PM
Tuesday - 2/19 • Women’s Basketball - First Round American Rivers Conference Tournament (TBA) • Men’s Basketball - First Round American Rivers Conference Tournament (TBA)
Wednesday - 2/20 • Women’s Sw imming vs NCAA C hampionship @ Greensboro, NC @ 10:00 AM • Men’s Swimming vs NCAA Championship @ Greensboro, NC @ 10:00 AM • Men’s Volleyball vs Concordia in Dubuque, IA @ 7:00 PM
Thursday - 2/21 • Women’s Basketball - Semifinal American Rivers Conference Tournament (TBA) • Men’s Basketball - Semifinal American Rivers Conference Tournament (TBA)
Styling Loras students for success. Asia Singleton Loras College Junior
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Track teams shine at invite by CHRISTOPHER PONTON sports writer
photo by JON QUINN The women’s basketball team scored early and often against its cross-town rival University of Dubuque, cruising to a 104-48 victory. The Duhawks now have a 19-4 record heading into the final week of the regular season.
Women’s basketball team is 12-2 in conference play by JON QUINN sports editor
Since the start of the second semester, there have been some very cold and slippery weather conditions. But the weather did not prevent the women’s basketball team from performing on the court. Postseason play is quickly approaching and the team has been on a hot winning streak this semester despite the weather. Some of their conference game wins consists of teams like cross-town rival University of Dubuque Spartans (104-48), Nebraska Wesleyan University (83-70), and Simpson College (94-79). On Wednesday, Jan. 30, the temperatures plummeted with an arctic vortex, making Iowa the coldest place on Earth that day. However, University of Dubuque still made the voyage to the Athletic and Wellness Center for the American Rivers Conference match up. The Duhawks came out hot finding senior forward Hanna Stokes off a rebound to tally the first points of the game. The momentum carried into the second quarter where the Duhawks pushed their lead to 25 by going on a 15-3 point run. To finish the half, first-year guard Sydney Schuler knocked down a three-pointer while
being fouled. Schuler was able to con- hawks soared high scoring five vert the four-point play. three-pointers and totaling 29 points To start the third quarter, the Spar- in the first 10 minutes. In the second tans could not gain any momen- half, the Storm battled back, but the tum, being held to only four points. momentum stayed in favor of the DuMeanwhile, the Duhawks flowed 23 hawks as sophomore forward Courtpoints. To finish the third quarter, ney Schnoor flew through the defense sophomore forward Marissa Schro- for a lay-up. eder drained a three from the top of The swing of the game fell out of the key. The momenthe Duhawks’ control tum did not change in in the third quarter the fourth quarter as It’s never-ending, as the Simpson Storm and we have first-year guard Hanna were able to tally 19 Thiele sent the Loras points. To start the such a young score into triple digits fourth quarter, Loras group; we had with her shot from bethe whole fourth lead by 11. The team yond the arc. was able to grow on quarter playing “It’s never-ending, that lead, almost with almost five and we have such a doubling it thanks to freshman on the young group; we had senior guard Taylor the whole fourth quarfloor at all times, Brooks for knocking ter playing with alJustin Heinzen down both of her freewomen’s basketball coach throws, pushing the most five freshman on the floor at all times,” lead to 20. said head coach Justin Simpson was able Heinzen. to chip the 20-point lead but it wasn’t Even with weather still causing enough to change the conclusion of problems into the weekend, the mo- the game. Loras College women’s basmentum seized to stop. On Saturday, ketball hits the road this weekend for Feb. 2, the Simpson College Storm another American Rivers Conference journeyed to the AWC for an Amer- match-up to take on Central College. ican Rivers Conference match up on To see results of the American Rivers Lillis Court. Conference games Coe and Luther, To start the first quarter, the Du- check duhawks.com.
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This past Saturday, the men’s and women’s track-and-field teams headed north on Highway 151 to compete in the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Invite. Many schools from around the Midwest, including the University of Dubuque, Beloit College, and host school UW-Platteville, brought their best as Saturday’s competition did not disappoint. For the Duhawks, multiple first-place finishes and personal records were the theme of Saturday, including some athletes closing in on school records. Beginning with the women’s 5,000-meter run, Kassie Rosenbum finished first with a time of 17:54.35. This mark ranks her third all-time in the Loras College history books, while also just missing the national indoor qualifying time by about four seconds. What’s even more impressive, this was the first time Rosenbum has ever run the indoor 5K. Switching to sprinting events, Elijah Thomas took first in the men’s 60-meter with a time of 7.01, while Josh Smith took the 200 in 22.60. Terrianna Black, after finishing second in the qualifying round, finished first overall in the women’s 60-meter dash with a time of 7.80. Gabby Noland, who competed in both the women’s 200 & 400, took first in both races, with times of 25.14 & 58.32. Other highlights of the meet included Elayna Bahl, who placed first in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 9.10, and the women’s 4×400 meter relay team, consisting of Alexis Alt, Allie Serres, Ellie Osterberger, & Bella Solis, took home the top time with a 4:05.06. The men’s 4×400 team also placed first, with a time of 3:28.90. From the side of field events, junior Elyse Acompanado took first in the long jump with a distance of 5.61 meters. This mark currently ranks her 7th among Division III athletes. Finally, senior Esther Johnson placed third in the weight throw with a toss of 16.95 meters. This mark allowed her to move into third all-time in the history books and she is now currently ranked 11th in the nation in Division III. Overall, this past Saturday’s meet at UW-Platteville proved to be not only a successful one for Duhawk track & field, but one of personal gain as well. Besides the first-place finishes and marks on the all-time school records list, many were happy to achieve personal records for the event(s) that they competed in. With only one meet left prior to Conference, many will look to ride that wave of momentum into the Spartan Invite this Friday, hoping to have one last chance to be in Waverly, IA, on Feb. 22.
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6 Duhawks win crowns at invitational After battling defending national champion Wartburg down to the last match, the wrestlers bounce back in dominating fashion
Junior Brice Everson performs a counter againts Wartburg’s Brock Rathbun during last Friday night’s conference dual meet at the Athletic and Wellness Center. Everson, who entered the match ranked No. 5 in the nation in Division III, defeated Rathbun, who entered the match as the No. 1-ranked 133-pounder.
by CONNOR HALBMAIER sports writer
The wrestling team, ranked No. 8 in NCAA Division III, hosted perennial powerhouse Wartburg, which has won 11 of the past 14 NCAA Division III national championships, on Feb. 8. Starting off the meet was Brady Kyner in the 125-pound match. Wartburg’s Jake Hiles pinned Kyner, giving Wartburg an early lead. Junior Brice Everson, weighing in at 133 pounds, made up for the first loss, successfully defeating returning national champion Brock Rathburn through a decision of 8-3. With the overall score being 3-6, junior Clint Lembeck pushed Loras into the lead with a win by fall over Brady Fritz in the 141-pound matchup. Despite being able to take the lead after the third match, Wartburg fought back, pushing the Duhawk wrestlers into a corner. In the 149 weight group, senior Kevin Kelly lost to Kris Rumph through a decision of 10-4. Juniors Brandon Murray, clocking in at 157 pounds, and Eddie Smith at 165 pounds, both lost their matches via decision against Cross Cannone and Michael Ross respectively. Next up in the meet was sophomore Jacob Krakow. In his match against Kyle Briggs at 174 pound, he was defeated through a major decision, the final score of his matchup being 13-5. After four straight losses, senior Sam
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Schuler cut into the deficit by beating Wartburg’s Trevor Walton, 8-7. Junior Guy Patron Jr., following Schuler’s lead, defeated Kobe Woods in the 197-pound match with a major decision of 10-2. The two wins gave Loras a chance to upend the defending champs, as Wartburg clung to a 19-16 lead heading into the last match. The winner of the meet would come down to the 285-pound showdown. Senior Quin Gilliam, representing Loras, faced off against Wartburg’s Bowen Wileman. Gilliam fell short, losing a major decision to Wileman, and Wartburg survived an upset-minded Loras squad, 23-16. The next day, the wrestling team traveled Pella, Iowa, to participate in the Central Last Chance Invitational. By the end of the day, six of the wrestlers were crowned champions. The first Duhawk champion of the day
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was first-year Zeke Smith in the 125 weight category. He successfully defeated Cornell and Buena Vista, and through a win due a medical forfeit by teammate first-year Duncan McCain, was crowned the first champion. First-year Zach Licht took first place in the 133 weight bracket through a win over Truman and two more over his fellow wrestlers. Taking home the champion title in the 141 weight bracket was sophomore Frankie Indelli, who triumphed over Graceland, Dubuque, and Cornell. Firstyear Adam Valdez, the fourth Duhawk champion of the day, claimed his title through wins over Lincoln, teammate Brock Turner, and unattached Joe Eads in the 149-pound match. In the 165-pound bracket, first-year Tad Griffith overcame Lincoln, Buena Vista, and in the finals, Truman, giving him the
fifth Duhawk champion title. The final Duhawk champion of the day was first-year Alex Ward in the 174-pound matchup. Having to take on four different colleges, he easily claimed victory over Central, Buena Vista, Dubuque, and Cornell, and took home the sixth champion title for the wrestling team. “I thought that the team performed very well,” said Head Coach TJ Miller. “Loras had the most champs, and some of our own were in the finals together. So we had a couple of co-champions at different weights if you will.” With a heartbreaking loss on Friday and a parade of champions on Saturday, the Duhawk wrestlers had an eventful weekend. Next up on their schedule is the NCAA Lower Midwest Regional, which is being held Feb. 23-24 at the Five Flags Center in downtown Dubuque.
by XAVIER SANCHEZ sports writer
Saturday, the men’s basketball team (18-5) traveled to Coe (14-9) to take on the Kohawks in Cedar Rapids. The Duhawks struggled early, but fought back in the second half to win the game 74-71 and snap the Kohawks’ four-game winning streak. Loras started ice-cold as they went the first three minutes and 16 seconds scoreless as Coe jumped to an eight point lead. Jordan Matthew was brought in at the 16:56 mark and end the drought with a three-point basket in under 12 seconds of play. Not much changed for the Duhawks, as they continued to play catch-up basketball. Coe held a 14-point lead with about five minutes left in the first half before the Duhawks whittle it down to 6 at half. Another impact player, Jordan Boyd, kept the game competitive for the Duhawks. Boyd scored 11 of his 19 total points in the first half and also four rebounds. Loras finished the half shooting only 21.4 percent but was able to keep it close by outrebounding Coe 21-18. Coach Martin described the rebounding effort as “crucial” to getting back in the game. Coach Martin and the team went through the pregame routine and everything seemed really positive but it did not carryover to the court right away. Coach said, “The team looked too passive.” Instead of playing the Loras way by playing aggressive, they were looking to capitalize on Coe’s mistakes. Second half, Loras got back to playing the Loras way. Although they were still down for most the second half, they kept forcing the Kohawks to make tough shots and make mistakes.
photo by JON QUINN First-year forward Jordan Boyd drives the lane through University of Dubuque Spartan defenders. After losing a hard-fought contest to UD, the Duhawks bounced back to defeat Coe.
With 8:33 left in the half, Ryan DiCanio delivers the ball to a slashing Cole Navigato. Navigato makes the lay-up and the free-throw to get within one. On the next possession, Josh Ruggle draws the foul and sinks both free-throws to give the Duhawks their first lead of the night, 55-54. The two teams go back-and-forth for a bit before another Ruggles’ basket and a Boyd dunk regains the lead for good. Duhawks shot 62.1 percent in the second half to lead the way to their 74-71 victory last Saturday. Off the bench, Jordan Boyd finished the game with his second career double. He had 19 points on 63.6% shooting and adding 11 rebounds. Josh Ruggles scored 19 point and
added 4 rebounds and 4 assists. After the game, Coach Martin discussed the benefits of the freshman core that surrounds the likes of DiCanio, George, McClaughry, Ruggles, and Toman. When asked about Boyd’s game, Coach Martin opened up about the ability to adjust his game plan. “He’s [Boyd] given us post presence,” said Coach Martin. Boyd allows the Loras team to create opportunities down low which also opens The Duhawks win clinched their spot in the American Rivers Conference Tournament. Loras will has two more games left before they kicks off the tournament Tuesday, Feb. 19.
