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Maren Nielsen Out of everything you’ve been involved in, what was the most significant thing you’ve been involved in?
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Maren is a senior Sociology major and Peace & Justice minor, originally hailing from Des Moines, Iowa. She has been involved in cheerleading, Spiritual Life (retreats, mass ministries, and an internship), the Student Ambassador Program, Dance Marathon, and bringing Art Club to campus.
Why did you choose to come to Loras? I was dead-set on not even going to college, but everything worked out too perfectly in order for me to come here. The initial draws were making the cheer squad, the Catholic aspect of Loras, and how many opportunities Loras offered.
Art club, for sure! When I came here, I wanted to pursue an art minor but after my freshman year they took away the program. I felt a little tug on my heart to start the club, so I did. I could not have done it by myself, though. I am so lucky to work with some of my best friends while building the club (Ruth Berning and Erin Cain). It was kind of frustrating to get it started initially, but our adviser (Tricia Borelli) and professors (especially Dr. Waldmeir) have been so helpful. The relationships I’ve formed through the club have been the most rewarding part. Some of my best friends have formed through this club.
How have you seen yourself change over your four years at Loras?
opportunities.
What is some advice you would give to a younger student who is just starting their Loras journey? I wish someone would have told me to just go to the things you want to go to. Even if no one you know is going— just go. Once you’re doing the things that feed your soul, you’ll meet people with similar ideas and build friendships beyond the classroom or party scene.
If you had one word to sum up your Loras experience, what would it be and why? Full. I never felt like I wasn’t able to do something here. Loras does such a good job of playing to our strengths and using them for good. It truly felt like the students are the ones who make the campus come to life, and faculty and staff are always so supportive.
I have learned how to be more intentional with everything I do. Through my classes and opportunities at Loras, I have learned that everything I choose to do makes an impact in some way. I owe Loras for helping be move from being an individual whose main focus was being secure, to becoming someone who is now open different ideas, people, and
Junior honors groups kick off projects with Kahoot Trivia Night 2 groups join forces while working to raise promote sustainability by AUDREY MILLER staff writer
Two junior honors groups are teaming up today to bring a Kahoot Trivia Night to campus to discuss sustainability and their respective honors projects: “Chain Reaction” and “Save our Ashes.” “Our goal is to not only raise awareness about sustainability, but our projects as well,” said junior Jamie Engelke. “We chose to collaborate because both our projects relate to sustainability. Since both of our projects will take place on campus, we would like to inform students about our projects and get the students excited for them as well.” S o, w hat are these projects all about? “Our project, Chain Reaction, is focused on bringing a greater awareness of biking to the Loras College campus,” said junior Caroline Breitbach, a member of the Chain Reaction honors group “Our project was originally centered on the idea of bringing a bike share program to Loras, but throughout campus surveys and research, we’ve come to realize that more students want storage
and safety for the bikes they already own. The goal of our project is to put up a bike shelter by the residence halls to fulfill these needs for the students.” Members of this biking group include Breitbach (Media Studies and English: Creative Writing double major) and junior Joey Lyon (Math and Computer Science double major). So far, they have surveyed the Duhawks on what our campus actually wants in terms of biking resources and met with Tri-State Trail Vision, a bike advocacy group in the Dubuque area. “Now that we’ve gotten acclimated to the world of biking, we can see the positive influence it can have on a community,” said Lyon. “At one point, we just had this ambiguous idea with little direction and a dream of making it a reality. Now, our final goal is within reach and it will be satisfying to see our hard work come to fruition by giving Loras students a resource to use for many years to come.” The group has also been researching suitable shelters, getting quotes for those shelters, finding suitable areas on campus for a bike shelter, coordinating with the college on installation, and researching grants to secure funding for the project.
“During this winter, we saw many bikes buried in snow unprotected, and so our project wants to benefit the Loras community by providing resources, such as the shelter, to students to encourage cycling, alternative transportation, and healthy living with exercise,” Breitbach added. The “Chain Reaction” group has also partnered up with the “Save our Ashes” group, whose goal is to bring awareness to campus and the Dubuque community about the dangers of the emerald ash borer infestation that has been taking down ash trees in the area. Members this interdisciplinary group include junior Jamie Engelke (Business Administration and Marketing major), junior Connor Halbmaier (Creative Writing and English Literature major), junior Patricia Patnode (Philosophy major), and junior Gabriel Smith (Biochemistry major). “To begin, we were going to focus educating the community on the effects of the emerald ash borer,” said Halbmaier. “When we were told that it wasn’t that big of a problem on campus, we decided to expand our project to include planting trees on campus. Of course, it turned out the bug was a problem, so we made the decision to focus on planting trees this spring, Continued on Page 2
Duhawks and Knights by ALEX RHOMBERG staff writer
Loras is home to many campus based organizations that aim to accomplish a variety of things for the betterment of the community, and Loras as a whole. The Knights of Columbus is one such organization is a charitable organization that consistently has worked to enhance the Loras community. The Knights of Columbus are a universal and fraternal organization founded by Michael J. McGivney in 1882 aimed towards charitable action by Catholic men of faith. Over 2 million Catholic men are involved worldwide within councils of their own. What makes Loras’ council different from the rest is the turnover in members. The Knights of Columbus offers fraternity for members within church communities for long periods of time. With council 9224 being campus based, there is a lot of turnover in members every year. The council is by no means the same as it was four years ago, which can be a cause of challenges in consistent organization and leadership. The last couple of years have been a time of restoration and rebuilding for the Loras Knights. Grand Knight Charles Putbrese said, “We are really excited about our future commitments and involvement here on campus. We have undergone a period of restructuring in our council, and have updated our knowledge on events and organizational requirements. We hope to have a greater and more impactful presence on campus in the coming years with our growing numbers and voices.” Council 9224 has been able to host a series of events throughout the year, and has many in store for the coming months. These events include pancake breakfasts, Chipotle dinners, Knights vs Fraternity Flag Football, Knight o Grams, Knights vs Seminarians basketball, and the upcoming famous Night with a Knight auction event. Members of the council also had the opportunity to attend the Iowa Rally of College Knights at Drake University. “IROCK was a great experience to meet up with members of other college councils in Iowa. We bonded and grew as brothers in Christ over a short period of time, and gained a lot of useful information to take back with us to our campus councils” said Putbrese. The Knights focus their efforts and actions on Faith, Community, Family, and Life. Supreme Knight Carl Anderson said, “We are answering Pope Francis’ call to go to the peripheries. We can reach halfway around the globe to help those in need and we can reach to our neighbor next door. And we do that every day. That makes us witnesses to the faith.” Grand Knight Putbrese said, “Many of our events have been primarily focused on fundraising over the past couple of years. We are hoping to change the mindset and focus our efforts more towards community and campus wide service projects and helping out Loras organizations however we can.” The Knights here at Loras are always welcoming new members. “If you are interested in joining, we would love to have you! The time commitment is what you want to make of it. We hold meetings after Sunday evening masses about once a month. We highly encourage anyone who is interested to reach out to myself or any other members of the council on campus to get some more information” said Putbrese.
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Women’s Leadership Alliance unveils scholarships, imparts job-seeking wisdom by KELSEY LANSING executive editor
The Women’s Leadership Alliance hosted an interactive workshop last week in which five alumnae returned to Loras to share insights on what they have learned while pursuing highly sought-after jobs in the communications industry. The event was entitled “Interviewing and Networking for Communication Arts Majors.” Although this particular event was specifically geared toward the communication industry, there were broader messages for anyone who soon will be hunting for jobs in any field of study. However, before the alumnae spoke about their experiences, Valorie Woerdehoff, who is director of foundation and government support at Loras, as well as a 1982 Loras graduate, shared some exciting news about the alliance. Just two years after its founding, the alliance has raised $30,000 toward the establishment of a new scholarship fund. So far, it is enough to award two students with the Women’s Leadership Alliance Scholarship. This year, the alliance is seeking to award a scholarship to yet another student demonstrating a commitment to leadership and service, both on and off campus. Applicants must be a full-time, undergraduate female Loras student, preferably but not necessarily a junior or senior. The deadline for this year’s application period is March 29. To apply, contact Cayla Schneider at Cayla.schneider@loras. edu. Students and faculty were thrilled to get a chance to interact with the five alumnae who agreed to participate in the event, according to Craig Schaefer, chair of the Communication Department. All of the Loras grads have either worked their way up in highly competitive arenas or have been instrumental in the development of evolving communication-related professions. The women who returned to campus to share their stories and expertise were Beth Mund, a 1996 Loras grad and a founding member of the alliance who also is a professional keynote speaker and host of the “Casual Space” podcast; Meg Bucaro, a 1998 graduate who is a strategic communication coach, keynote speaker and adjunct college speech instructor; Penny Gralewski, a 1996 graduate who specializes in marketing software for tech startups as well as global conglomerates; Anna Johnson, a 2018 graduate who is a social media account manager/creative
Projects: Groups seek to plant and protect trees on campus Continued from Page 1
Top: Junior Ben Burkholder listens to the five returning alumnae during the event titled “Interviewing and Networking for Communication Arts Majors.” Bottom: Penny Gralewski, a 1996 Loras grad, provides some insight on what life is like after college. photo courtesy
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strategist at Fourge Social; and Allison Wong, a 2017 graduate who is a reporter for the Dubuque bureau of ABC affiliate KCRG-TV. When asked why she returned to her alma mater, Gralewski said she wanted to thank the people who gave her the tools to get where she is today. In addition to that, to know that Loras students are giving a good face to the market, both during college and after. She also said it was important to her and the other speakers to share her perspectives on what life is like after college. “These are not things you learn in classes or you have to pay hundreds of dollars for in workshops,” Gralewski said. Mund said communication majors face higher expectations in certain areas. She emphasized three areas in particular: Expertise with regard to media and marketing, persuasive public speaking skills, and strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
Gralewski was quick to add something that might seem obvious, but it remains an area that can’t be underestimated. “Anything in communication has higher expectations for accuracy, grammar, spelling, clear communication, and presence,” she said. Mund said Loras instructors emphasize these areas in their teachings, and she added that Loras students are more equipped than they might realize. “Communication majors are storytellers at heart,” she said. Johnson echoed Mund’s sentiment that it is “common for college students to undervalue themselves, and feel like they are not worth much.” “Trust in your talents and the skills you gained while you are at Loras,” Johnson said. Bucaro punctuated the discussion about the importance of confidence. “Dream big and do let anyone tell you differently,” she said.
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and then creating and handing out pamphlets about the emerald ash borer at campsites next fall.” So far, the “Save our Ashes” group has worked with Loras’ physical plant to determine where more trees may be needed on campus, and where they would go to purchase those trees. Additionally, they’ve helped Dubuque Trees Forever with a tree planting event this past fall. “I was drawn into this project idea because I really wanted to focus on something related to sustainability,” said Engelke. “We only have one planet and I want to help take care of it. Also, I think it is cool our project will Both groups be on campus are excited and continuing to benefit it for their for years after trivia night, we graduate. which is to The progress be held from we have made 7 p.m.-8 p.m. on this project keeps me moin the Pub tivated. It has on Thursday, been a journey March 21. getting to this point and I cannot wait to plant trees this spring.” Both groups are excited for their trivia night, which is to be held from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Pub on Thursday, March 21. Their goal is, of course, to spread campus-wide awareness of their projects and to help attendees learn a few more things about biking and the emerald ash borer. “Both of our honors groups focus on some aspect of sustainable living, and so it felt natural that we should work together to promote our projects,” Breitbach said. “There are still many students who don’t know what we are doing, and by having this event, we are hoping to change that.” “One aspect of honors is raising awareness and educating the community on our projects,” Engelke added, “and we thought a trivia night would be a fun way to do this.”
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Justice for all, I wish! by CONOR KELLY
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You have the right to a fair trial.” We have all heard this phrase sometime in our lives, usually in the form of some cop television show where justice is served, the crooks are thrown away, and the good guys prevail. That is how the system works, right? I wish I could say that was true, but unfortunately, we don’t live in an idealized world of a cop show. Many people simply don’t get the fair trial they deserve. They’re needlessly punished either for crimes they didn’t commit or are punished disproportionately to the crime in question. This is a disturbing discrepancy in the constitutional idea set up in the sixth amendment of the U.S. Constitution which states: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed.” The right to a fair and impartial trial is stated in our constitution, but it’s too bad our court system has completely disregarded this.
Despite what most people think, the vast majority of defendants never see a court of law, they never argue their case, and they never exercise their right to a trial as 95% of criminal court decisions are decided by plea bargains (Lynch, Cato Institute). They were never proven guilty, they simply pleaded guilty to the crimes they were accused of, and despite some people’s optimism, I find it highly unlikely that the law is accusing people of crimes with 95% accuracy. The reality is that most defendants can’t afford a lawyer, more than we care to think. The Department of Justice estimated that a minimum of 60% of defendants can’t afford a lawyer and as such, the burden of representation for these people goes to public defenders, a group of civil servants who are overworked, underpaid, and are unable to maintain their duties, thus ensuring that the defendant is at a disadvantage with or without legal counsel. The public defender is unable to provide proper quality counsel with his or her massive work load. In 2007, there were 947 public defenders’ offices in the U.S. with the average full time attorney in these offices
What’s the future of Brexit? by TYLER FAHEY
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reported on Brexit this past fall and discussed how the United Kingdom will successfully leave the European Union. Radical nationalist, Nigel Farage, was keen on getting the United Kingdom out of the European Union since the beginning of his career in the European Parliament. There will be three ways that Brexit will be resolved. First, Conservative Party Prime Minister, Teresa May, will go to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France and talk to European leaders about halting the process of allowing the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. Second, the United Kingdom will get a hard Brexit and the world stock market will basically take a “hard punch to the gut”. Third, the Prime Minister will have a vote in the British Parliament to hold a vote on halting the process of allowing the United Kingdom to fall out with the European Union and allow another referendum for the British people. My personal opinion is that millions of people would vote to stay in the European Union, specifically Scotland, who preferred to stay in the European Union. Many people were misguided by politicians in the United Kingdom, mainly by nationalist Nigel Farage and his UKIP organization that drove people off the edge. We also saw that the 2016 presidential election also potentially influenced the Brexit decision, due to the international rise of nationalism, mainly in the west. My prediction is that the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom will not allow another referendum and will begin a series of negotiations with European Union leaders and the Labour Party in the British Parliament, among other parities to find a way to solve these issues. The domestic politics and the details are unknown at this point, but I do foresee
a series of meetings in which the Prime Minister will hold negotiations. I wish the United Kingdom the best of luck going forward. The other thing that people in Europe have to be aware of is a potential Frexit, meaning France leaving the European Union. France is the life blood of the European Union and so is the United Kingdom. To have both of these major powers leave the European Union, would likely leave the European Union with nothing. The United Kingdom and France are one of the larger producing countries in terms of economic prosperity in the European Union. To have them leave would like be an abolishment of an economic system. It wouldn’t be good. With the rise of nationalism in France right now and around the world, many believe that France will leave and I’ve read a few times now that Greece might leave as well. However, the international rise of nationalism is beginning to have a backlash on itself. We’ve seen the people of the United Kingdom begin to regret their decision to leave the European Union and some want another referendum. France is in chaos right now because of the immigration problems they are having, the struggle with different ethnic groups, their government is really divided, but the term of define France would be extreme division. In the middle of all of this, France leaving would have dire consequences for Europe and even the world. Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, has been traveling around the country holding national debates and talking about the socioeconomic situation going on right now. There has been a lot of backlash to that, especially with the “Yellow vest movement”. Overall, France needs to become more culturally stable, before they make a decision to leave the European Union.
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to a degree, I find myself agreeing with this. The amount of drug busts reached a high level of 1.6 million in 2017 with the percentage of charges involving possession only being reported to be at 85.4% (Forbes and Drug Policy. Org). I don’t want to say we should legalize every drug under the sun, but the amount of times the courts are filled to the brim with drug cases for people who are sick and addicted is too much to ignore. What I propose to this issue is not meant to excuse drug-related behavior, nor is it to encourage the act of drug use. What I am proposing is solely for the purpose of getting these people out of a flawed and weak criminal justice system that won’t care about them and only cares about putting them in prison with flawed and overworked defenders. Instead of throwing those who possess drugs in prison, only possess, we should be fining them and begin to revamp treatment programs. These people are sick and they are filling the court system to the maximum. They aren’t criminals — they are people who need help like any other sick person. We can’t abandon them.
A different superhero universe by JOSH VOGT
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hat is commonly referred to on the shows as “The Arrowverse” began in 2012 with the premiere of the show “Arrow”. The show was centered around the character of Oliver Queen, a playboy who was lost in the North China Sea when his boat went down with him and his father on board. Five years later he returns home to Starling City, having survived on an island all this time, with a mission to cleanse his city of crime and corruption. This show went a season and a half as a standalone superhero show, with great ratings and a loyal audience at the time who were growing invested in the world of the Arrow and his friends. Around the middle of the second season a character was introduced, Barry Allen, a forensic scientist from the another place called Central City, here to help on a certain case with the city’s police force. Many fans recognized these names as those of The Flash and his home town, which had a lot of people excited. Soon after, the first season of the television show “The Flash” premiered with the third season of “Arrow”. The two show’s crossed over at the mid-point of these seasons for a special two night event that blew the minds of fans. To see two characters from unique shows showing up in each other’s worlds and fighting bad guys together was awesome. This was only the beginning as ABC was starting their own show of “Supergirl” at the same time, initially not connected, however. By the eighteenth episode of Supergirl season one, a crossover was allowed with The Flash, where he was able to literally, I kid you not, run so fast he accidentally ran between worlds into the world of
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working a median amount of 82 felony noncapital cases, 217 misdemeanor cases and 2 appeals cases. To put this into perspective, there are 15,000 public defenders handling cases with a median load that prevents them from doing their jobs effectively for over 240,000 people. (Langton and Farole, Bureau of Justice Statistics). It shows too, as the estimated rate of innocents locked up in prison ranges from between 2-10% of the prison population of 2.3 million people, meaning that our criminal justice system has locked up somewhere between 46,000 to 230,000 innocent people (Grisham, Chicago Tribune). The horror of this is there haven’t been a lot of proposed solutions that won’t have some degree of passionate and fiery partisanship, and it is understandable that many people feel strongly on this issue. Most of my writing has been direct and confrontational on many subjects, consistently so, but this time, I am a bit more inclined to err on the side of restraint. There are those who argue that this is the inevitable result of the drug war that prioritizes conviction over justice;
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Supergirl. This introduced the idea that there were infinite other worlds out there to pull characters from and that they could all interact with each other for amazing character moments. From here the connected universe bloomed into a four night set of shows, leading to one of their most ambitious crossovers, “Crisis on Earth X”. It was essentially a full movie length crossover with four show’s worth of characters against a common threat. The audience got to see all their favorite characters interacting with each other, and it truly made the world feel alive, and seeing everything come together was just magical, akin to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. Only the Arrowverse has been able to capture this on a television
level, and they only continue to add characters and shows to their roster. The crossovers get better and better by the year, with next one’s promising the largest collection of characters yet. This last one even introduced Batwoman to the universe, opening the doors for some of the most well-known characters of DC to show up in this world. No network has managed this level of magic in their show’s worlds and how alive they feel makes them impossible to compare. It is a lot of work to truly catch up on this massive collection of connected shows, some of which are cartoons online, but oh my god is it satisfying to do. Good luck, and enjoy.
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Don’t say you understand, when you don’t Dear Trish
In this column by Tricia Borelli, director of Counseling Services, she answers questions from students about their emotional well-being while attending college. Send Questions or comments to Ms. Borelli, Loras, Box 100, or e-mail tricia.borelli@loras.edu. All names will be kept confidential.
by TRISH BORELLI Director of the Counseling Center
The stress of midterms is really getting to me. I’m overwhelmed by the workload in addition to having other responsibilities on my plate. My friends say I’m no fun because I don’t go out and am too focused on school. The truth is, besides my 16 credits, I also work two jobs. I don’t have much time left for socializing. I can’t afford not to finish school in four years. And financially, I need to work at least 20 hours a week. I pay for school and living expenses myself. This isn’t something I feel like my friends can really relate to. They tell me they “understand” when I talk about being broke, busy and stressed. I think they mean well, but they really don’t get it.
Signed, They can’t relate Trish says,
I believe people, for the most part, mean well when they try to
The Transfiguration Jesus reveals His true Godly nature to 3 of his followers on Mt. Tabor
Commandments, represented the Law of God. Elijah, one of the staff writer greatest and earliest prophets, The story of the Transfiguration represented all of the prophets is one that we have recently heard in through whom God spoke to Israel mass readings. It’s the story of how — who did their best to guide the Jesus took three of His followers people away from sin. They were up Mt. Tabor and revealed His true both important figures for the Jewish Godly nature in all its glory. Of people. Both had glimpses of God in special note is the appearance of encounters with Him in their lives, two long-dead heroes of the Old but now could Testament, see the full glory Moses and of God revealed Elijah. Why in the person these two of Jesus. Also, men out symbolically, of all the they were amazing passing the torch heroes of the to Jesus, the Bible? Why fulfillment of all not Adam they had served and Eve to God for. Moses witness the received and undoing communicated of their the Law, but mistake? Jesus is the Law, Why not the word made Abraham flesh. Elijah and or David, the prophets to see the spoke the word fulfillment of God to guide of God’s His people to promises to salvation. But them about Jesus is salvation, one of their through His decedents teaching of the bringing new covenant, blessings to and more the whole importantly world? The list of Moses and through His sacrifice on possibilities goes Elijah had the cross that redeemed on, but the answer is all humanity. Through glimpses of God that there were very the transfiguration, in encounters specific reasons for Jesus demonstrated the presence of these with Him in their that Moses and Elijah two figures. Their lives, but now are transfigured and presence physically could see the ultimately fulfilled demonstrated two — like everyone and full glory of God important elements everything in the Old of who Jesus is. revealed in the Testament — in the Moses, to whom person of Jesus. person of Jesus Christ, God gave the Ten by DANIEL CHARLAND
empathize with our experiences. Sadly, when others say they
“understand,” it often has the complete opposite effect: although they may be connecting with a shared feeling, they often don’t really know about the shared experience. Some people are very genuine and authentic and ask for more information when they encounter someone who is stressed. Others may think they are trying to be polite but don’t really want to delve into the actual experience of others -- either because they don’t care, or more often they don’t know what to do with the extra information. It sounds like you have a lot going on right now. If you need some support and don’t feel like you’re getting it, you should tell someone. Sometimes friends need us to be specific. I’ve been married to my husband for 25 years and I still need to spell things out for him. If I tell him what I need and still don’t get some empathy, that’s an issue. If I don’t even tell him what’s bothering me, I really don’t
have a right to be frustrated. It sounds like sitting down with one or two friends and telling them you’re struggling might be in your best interest. If you can say money is really tight and you can’t afford to go out but would love to stay in and watch Netflix with them, maybe you’ll get a different response. Asking them not to give you a hard time but requesting some understanding might be more effective. This may be a hard or embarrassing experience, but if they’re good friends, they’ll probably appreciate it and be more sensitive going forward. This will probably also help you be less annoyed with them and less discouraged about your own situation. And the last option, of course, is to make an appointment with one of us in the Counseling Center. We are here to help you navigate your college experience and we specialize in listening to understand.
Signed, Trish
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Lenten thoughts on asceticism by JEFFREY FRIEDEN staff writer
Now that Lent is well on its way, let’s talk about asceticism, or, as MerriamWebster puts it, “the practice of strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline.” We tend to think of this as something difficult. We pass it by as the domain of monks and saints, but on some level it’s the vocation of every Christian. It can be compared to a kind of spiritual athleticism. After all, it comes from the Greek word ἄσκησις (askesis), which literally means athletic training. St. Paul talks about this spiritual athleticism when he writes, “Every athlete exercises discipline in every way. They do it to win a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one” (1 Cor 9:25). Aside from this meaning, it has also been called, “the science of Christian perfection.” It responds to Jesus’ call to “be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matt 5:48). This is a scary passage because we often think of perfection as daunting. It’s impossible to go through life without making mistakes, and trying to avoid every little mistake will reduce someone to a neurotic mess. Jesus doesn’t mean this when he says “be perfect.” Rather, he calls us to be complete. The word which is translated here as “perfect” is the Greek word “τέλειοι” (teleioi) which means to be complete, mature, or to have reached the end goal. Asceticism is not a matter of not making mistakes, but of growing into who God made us to be. We are to be full of love, just as God is full of love. Our end goal is to be loved by the God who made us. The first stage of reaching this goal is to rest in Christ and receive his love. His love makes us complete. More specifically, the moment when his love shines through most clearly and breaks into the world is when he is dying on the cross. We are made complete by his brokenness. He first brings us into this love in baptism, then nourishes us by it through the Mass. At the Mass, we
kneel at the foot of his cross, receive his love, and are strengthened by him. It is truly “the source and summit of the Christian life.” However, Christ doesn’t only desire to come to us through the Mass, but through all of our prayer. We most clearly rest in Christ in Eucharistic adoration. It is fitting that the monstrance in Christ the King says, “Venite ad me omnes qui laboratis,” or “Come to me, all of you who labor.” The verse finishes, “And I will give you rest” (Matt 11:28). In adoration, we rest with Christ. He is present to us and we rest in his love. It is only by learning how to sit quietly in his love that we can learn how to continue to live in his love, as we go out and serve the world. Asceticism does include service and penance, but it doesn’t start there. We must start with the end, which is to learn how to rest in God’s love. If our Lent is to be fruitful, we must not only give things up but also rest with Jesus. We must run our race by resting.
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A Day in the Life of Dr. Adam Moser by AUDREY MILLER staff writer
Chemistry professor Dr. Adam Moser is a well-known professor on campus because he teaches the general chemistry class with 100-plus students every fall semester. Since so many majors in a variety of scientific fields require this chemistry as part of their major, Dr. Moser gets to interact with a large chunk of the Loras population just through this one course. While general chemistry is often the only course students will take with Dr. Moser, chances are they’ll remember him. Whether it’s the course’s online homework program (ALEKS), his notoriously difficult exams (with generous curves), or the daily and consistent preparation for class, students learn how to work hard in general chemistry. And while his students feel like they have to work hard, Dr. Moser says he works even harder to make sure his students are getting the support and learning outcomes they need. Here’s a little bit about Dr. Moser and his unending dedication to Loras College and all the students at this institution—not just his chemistry students.
What time do you start your day, and what do your mornings tend to look like? “Every morning is identical. I get up, get ready, and then get my kids ready to go to daycare. I have to get up pretty early, because once my kids are up, I’m focused on them. I have to make sure that’s all done so I can get [to Loras] by 8 a.m.” What does a typical day in your office look like? “The only times I really get to work are before 8:30 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. During the day I’m either in a class, with a student, or with other faculty — either in a formal meeting or informal discussion. I think the faculty here are pretty connected, so there’s a lot of things we get each other’s feedback on.” “Class prep time depends on the class. Since I try to teach in an active style, I have a lot of prep work because there’s a lot of material. I have to make sure the online homework, the powerpoints, and worksheets are all consistent, and that the learning outcomes are fulfilled. I have to write the daily quizzes and reading guidances, and make sure they match the rest of the material. Then I have to photocopy, which isn’t difficult; it just takes time.”
What are some projects or committees you’re a part of here? “Committees are one way the faculty and staff serve the college. I really like thinking about curriculum, so I’m on the curriculum committee. This committee oversees any new course that will be taught. It’s also no secret that the general education curriculum is changing, and I was on the first committee that started reviewing that gen-ed program. I also took over as the chemistry/biochemistry program director for our retired biochemistry professor, Dr. Speckhard. I’m also on a technology committee that only meets when we have something to talk about, such as: what laptops should we use next year? There’s a lot of work going on behind the scenes to make sure everything is taken care of for students.” What research are you currently working on? “Research is the area I’m having the hardest time carving out time in my day to become more involved. I would like to get back to doing more research for myself. I’m interested in how people’s psychology affects their success. I am doing research and gathering data on how people’s attitudes and successes are (or are not) connected. Of course, I
Short Story: Robot-man by SARWAN MOGHAMIS staff writer
Imagine a day where billions of lives are taken away because we weren’t paying attention. The biggest threat to the world is those who live in it. How do we stop something like that? Dr. X, a genius scientist, disappeared after an experiment went wrong. He lost an arm, an eye, and the ability to walk, but that doesn’t stop him. He attaches a cybernetic arm and eye, then builds a motorcycle that helps him move around. He then teams up with Diana Pierce, also known as Dagger. She is a skilled assassin who always carries around daggers for self-defense. Later on, they team up with Woody Carson, a retired astronaut with the code name Astro. Astro is a professional engineer who remodeled his astronaut uniform into a bronze suit with rockets on the back. The trio have their own base, located in a hidden swamp. Dr. X knows the world has become a fragile place.
The experiment, mentioned earlier, was meant to create a power source, strong enough to eliminate any threat. With the help of Dagger and Astro, they build a robotic body that can hold the source in place. The robotic body is silver with navy blue and red lining. The arms can launch like rockets. The bottoms of the feet can allow it to fly. The eyes can shoot out lasers. The hook on the top of its head can be detached and used as a boomerang. The source is put in the center of the body. With it, the body can shoot power beams. It is slowly brought to life. The robot is made into a male and holds supreme intelligence towards human life. Ward Maximus, Dr. X’s old partner and friend, notices the robot. He also notices the power source and wanted it to himself. Maximus, the desperate man he is, builds a skeleton-like robotic suit of his own. He goes out to destroy the robot and take position of the power source. In doing so, Maximus terrorizes the city
of Chicago. He spreads fear beyond their comprehension. The robot protects the citizens by fighting against Maximus. The two face off against each other, the most epic fight that has ever been seen. The pounding of fists, the sounds of screaming citizens, the view of violence is too great, too epic for ordinary men. By the end, the robot throws Maximus on the hard, brick ground, waving the white flag, accepting defeat. The citizens praised the robot for saving their lives. Dr. X, Dagger, and Astro work close with the robot. He protects the world from all sorts of threats, yet he finds himself in a paradox. He wanted to do more than just observe and value human life, he wanted to live it. He disguises himself as an ordinary man and lives among civilization, but should danger ever rises again, he’ll be there to protect his fellow men and women. The world later knows him as Robot-Man. The End
have research students, so I’m constantly reading drafts, meeting with them, and giving feedback. I have a research student who is working on a project to implement computational worksheets into organic chemistry. Then I have more purely science-orientated research projects: how water affects solutes in solution and benchmarking functional density theory.” What time do you generally leave Loras in the evenings, and what do your evenings generally entail? “Sometime between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., people are done coming to see me. I’ll work until 5 p.m., go home, play with my kids, and make dinner. Then, from 8-10 p.m. I’ll grade, respond to more emails, and do any more prep I need to do for the next day. I easily put in 50-60 hours of work a week, but I don’t burn out. This job is my vocation: this is what I want to do, what I like to do, and ultimately I want to do my job and do it well.”
Monkey Bread Recipe by ANNA HEDGES staff writer
• Cut 3 tubes of buttermilk biscuits into 1/4 Mix 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/3 cup sugar together. • Mix the cut biscuits in the cinnamon/sugar mix. • Grease a bundt pan well with oil, then layer with biscuits with cinnamon/sugar. • Combine 1 1/2 sticks of butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 cup of brown sugar in a pan and boil 2-3 mins. • Pour over biscuits and bake for 25 to 30 mins. • Cool 10 mins and turn pan over on a plate.
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Opponents, injury bug can’t stop Duhawks With plenty of games left to play this season, the men’s volleyball team already holds the school record for most wins in a season by JON QUINN Sports editor
Despite a number of unforeseen injuries, the men’s volleyball team still executed three-game sweeps this past weekend to improve their overall record to 17-4, the most wins in a season in the program’s history. After picking up two conference wins, the team has tunnel vision on post season. “Even with all the recent injuries, we are a deep team and have a bunch of people who can step up and fill into positions,” said sophomore setter Patrick Hollander. “The connections that all of our hitters have with our setters makes the transition much easier, especially when people get banged up.” Last Friday, Loras hosted Olivet College, which also competes out of the Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League. The team was able to hold Olivet’s top hitter to only six kills. This was definitely a game of runs with Loras going on a 5-0 run in the middle of the first set to level at 14 all. Another 3-0 run by Loras finished the first set 25-23. Then, the Duhawks opened the second set with a 4-0 run which eventually turned into a 14-3. The Duhawks then score 11 of the next 18 points to win 25-10. Olivet wasn’t giving up that easily, in the third set they were hanging with the Duhawks until about 15-12 when Loras pulled away making it 18-12. Freshman middle hitter Patrick Mahoney came off the bench to finish the game off putting away three kills on three swings, including the match winner at 25-17. Ooms lead the team with 11 kills while sophomore outside-hitter Mihajlo Gomez led the team in digs with 12. Junior middle blocker Ian Walsh finished with a season high of seven blocks and seven kills on the night. Hollander stepped up as senior setter Alfredo Lopez sat this weekend out with a torn hip-flexor. He is expected to return next week. “I think with a solid week of practice and the trust that my hitters have with me, that coming off the bench wasn’t a problem,” said Hollander. “It felt good to begin out there, and I was just trying to give everyone the best opportunity to be successful and they did a great job swinging.” Hollander finished with a career-high of 42 assists on Friday and then reset the record with 47 assists on Saturday
photo courtesy LORAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS Sophomore rightside-hitter/outside-hitter Grant Ooms takes a rip from the back row through Adrian College’s defense. The Bulldogs were no match for the Duhawks last weekend.
against Adrian College. The 3-0 (25-23, 25-10, 25-17) victory sparked the fire Loras needed to take down their other two opponents on Saturday, March 16th, Adrian College, and North Park University of Chicago. Gomez fueled the fire starting out with 3 consecutive aces and leading a 4-0 run to set the score 5-1 early in the game. The Duhawks started the second set with a 4-1 run. Adrian tried to start a spark with a 4-0 run which cut the lead to two, 17-15. Loras carried this set out 25-20. Hollander started the third set strong with a 3-0 lead. The Bulldogs battled back but Loras once again broke away and finished the set 25-17. Loras also left the switch on for North Park. The two teams have met previously and Loras won in three
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Track-and-field athletes welcome back their former teammates by CHRISTOPHER PONTON sports writer
One week following an unforgettable NCAA Championships in Boston, MA, the track-and-field team was able to ease back into regular season competition with their annual “alumni meet.” With the start of outdoor season less than two weeks away, this event was the perfect opportunity for members of the team to decompress, have a lot of fun, and welcome back former track-and-field athletes. The shenanigans began early in the high jump, where senior Anakin Hall went with the illegal act of using a springboard, an act that is frowned upon by the NCAA. He cleared 5’2” with the springboard, but many questioned his integrity with regards to the event. Afterward, Hall was asked about the cheating allegations, saying, “Cheating, it doesn’t exist…show me in the rulebook where it says you can’t use a springboard in the high jump.” Former jumper and current Loras alumni Sarah Schoel, who also participated in the event, commented on the situation, saying, “I never saw him, so can’t accuse him. As far as I’m concerned, it was perfectly legal.” The NCAA was considering looking into these allegations, but since the meet didn’t
count, they decided to drop the investigation. The high jump, however, was not the only event that took place this past Saturday, March 16. Many also competed in the shot-put competition. Senior Garrett Hammond, a thrower on the team, may have won “best dressed of the meet,” as he competed dressed as a giant banana. Another favorite among the events was the 60-meter spinning stick dash. This competition consisted of athletes running a 60-meter dash, reaching the end and picking up a PVC pipe, spinning around 10 times with their heads resting on the top of the PVC, and then having to run the 60-meter dash back to the starting line. It was an idea that everyone could “wrap their head around.” Finally, a distance competition took place outdoors with Bob Schultz as the moderator. He employed the very strange tactic of handing out candy to the athletes during the race. When asked about this, he replied, “We give this to the athletes halfway through the race as a boost of energy. Very nutritious!” However, regardless of the questionable rule changes and poor nutrition guidelines, this meet was a great place for athletes to have fun and relax before outdoor season, all while interacting with current Loras alumni.
last time. This time was the same thing, Loras finished the weekend winning in three and was able to execute with getting almost all the players on the bench into the game. The Duhawks are now preparing for two high level conference games this weekend against North Central College and Carthage College which were two teams ranked higher than them last year at the Conference tournament. “I’m looking forward to this next weekend to see if we are the team we like to say we are,” said Ooms. “We are facing the No. 1 team in the nation in Carthage and another top 10 team with North Central. If we play well against them, I believe it can be a turning point for our season that could lead us to great success.”
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Lacrosse team splits first 2 matches by JON QUINN Sports edito
This past weekend, the Loras College women’s lacrosse team had their season opener against the University of Concordia Chicago (8-13) on Friday, March 15 however, this wasn’t their only game this weekend. The team was able to take it to Benedictine University (17-15) on Saturday, March 16 and capture their first win of the season. “It’s tough playing back to back in a weekend, but it was our first two games and coming off a win in one we’re feeling pretty good,” said Veljacic. “Because we’re such a small team, a lot of our focus this year with so many games coming up is recovery, so taking care of our bodies to be ready for the next game is key.” The team’s season would have started last week, but the poor weather conditions delayed last week’s home opener. This past Friday, the Concordia Chicago Cougars came out hot leaving a 7-4 lead at the halftime break. When the teams came back to start the next half, the Cougars were still steaming from the first half and went on a four-goal streak over a 3:06 time frame to take a seven-goal lead. The blitzkrieg stunned the Duhawks, however the team managed to recover with two goals from first-year mid-fielder Clare Brunn within a five minute time period. With 12:42 remaining and Loras trailing by five, the University of Concordia Chicago went down three players, two from green cards and one by a yellow card. Despite the three-man advantage, the Duhawks were only able to cut the lead down to four with a goal from senior midfielder Renata Veljacic from the free position. With 5:36 left, the cougars scored an insurance goal to put the match out of reach of the Duhawks at 13-8. Junior defender Reb ecca Hiebing made her debut in goal this match after
photos courtesy LORAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS Junior mid-fielder Olivia Flynn handling the ball and working around her defenders. Flynn had five goals against Benedictine University this past weekend that contributed to the team’s first win of the season.
spending the previous two years as a field players. Brunn opened her collegiate career in a big way, becoming the second player in program history to score a hattrick in their college debut, joining junior mid-fielder teammate Olivia Flynn. On Saturday, the Duhawks came out fast, finding the net at the 27:56 mark from senior mid-fielder Adira Dangoy. The lead was short lived as their Benedictine University opponent scored a counter goal 10 seconds later. Veljacic and Flynn scored back to back goals in the 23rd minute within 20 sec-
onds of each other, tying the game at 3 all. Loras then carried that momentum to go on a 3-0 goal run to push a 6-3 lead. Both teams matched each other after that run, ending the first half 10-7 with the lead in favor of the Duhawks. In the second half, Benedictine cut the lead to one after a pair of goals in the 21st minute. Loras responded with a 4-2 run, which was capped by a goal from Flynn. Brunn also topped her opening day hattrick with five goals on Saturday. Hiebing set a new career-high with 12 saves and Veljacic recorded two assists in a single
game for the first time in her career. “The first win was really exhilarating,” said Veljacic. “Our offense created the perfect opportunities and we used them to our advantage that led us to finding those open cutters or drives for goals. Our defense and goalie had a lot of stops in the game, which is huge.” Loras will be on the road this Saturday, March 23 in Monmouth, Ill. to take on the Monmouth Fighting Scots at 1 p.m. at their own facility. To keep up with the game live, be sure to tune in to Duhawks. com.
Softball team looks to find its flow Duhawks are getting their first taste of competition this season in Florida
by MADISON DOUBEK Sports writer
These first weeks of the season have been all about learning how each player fits in the puzzle for the Loras College softball team. Team 44 is a complete new set of skills, and they have been trying to find the perfect way
to optimize all of them. The program has kept that in mind, coming down to Florida. The lineup is constantly changing and head coach Ashley Winter has been challenging the Duhawks every day. Three days in, and the team is 2-3-1, with two more varsity games left to play, along with one varsity
reserve. This trip has been a learning and bonding experience for Team 44. First-year catcher Hannah Wubben said, “I am a quiet person, so it has been nice to be able to take this trip and spend time with the team. Especially being a first-year, and spending a majority of my time with pitchers and catchers, it has been nice bonding with people I normally do not spend time with.” This trip is a pivotal point in the season because of that very reason. They are bonding with players they normally are separated from in practice. It helps with the overall team trust, and the players don’t play for themselves, but for their teammates. Florida was not only beneficial socially, but for strategy as well. Junior pitcher Emily Reilly says, “I feel as though we are still trying to get into our groove, and
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we are just trying to trust the process as we head into conference games. We continue to look back at games in order to improve for future play.” This has been evident throughout the week as the Duhawks have gone into extra innings in two separate games. It shows the grit, and determination of the team. In the game against Benedictine University, in the eighth inning, junior outfielder McKenna Hawkins fired one home from left field to throw the winning run out. It is that grit and determination that will propel the team forward entering conference play. Another aspect of the game that has been evident is the speed of the team. Coach Ashley Winter has been excited about using that speed to their advantage in order to get runners into scoring position. They have been having fun trying out different steal plays and testing where they can get extra bases. Aggressive base running has always been something the program focuses on, but this year they are reaching new heights. The Duhawks start conference play on Saturday, March 30 on the road against Nebraska Wesleyan.
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Back into the swing of things Baseball team starts season in Florida
by XAVIER SANCHEZ Sports writer
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The Duhawks began their season a week later than expected as their opening series in Jacksonville, Ill., was canceled due to poor weather. This meant that the team’s annual trip to Florida would be the start for their season. The team began the season by winning its first four games. The Duhawks also showed some resiliency when they had to fight its way back into a game after getting down early. Their most notable comeback was in game two as the Duhawks were down by eight runs after two innings. However, clutch relief pitching, and the offense cutting the lead down scoring a few runs every inning rallied the team back and to win the game. A clutch player of that game was firstyear pitcher Ethan Peters. Peters was making his inaugural appearance and threw an inning to seal the victory, he had two strikeouts on the night. When asked about his mindset as he was entering the game Peters said, “I just try my best to do whatever I have to, do what I need to get done with as little problems as possible. It comes pretty easy cause pitching relaxes my mind.” Contributions from unexpected people has happened early and often for the Duhawks thus far this season. Edward Erickson for the Duhawks has pitched well in his appearances having a statline of 5.00 ERA over 9 innings. Another emerging star for the Duhawks has been Dakota Church, who’s defensive contributions as well as base running capabilities has earned him 5 starts this year so far. This has allowed Coach Tebon some flexibility when composing the lineup. For example, with Church earning the trust of both the pitching staff and Coach Tebon he has given Senior catcher Cole Thompson some rest and have him bat as the designated hitter (DH). As Church adds himself, “It’s important to me to have earned the trust of the team as well as the
March Madness begins
photo courtesy LORAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS First-year pitcher Sam Marhefke pitches during one of Loras’ six games in Florida. The team’s overall record now is 6-4.
coaching staff. I believe in all of them and they all believe in me. Being a young guy never worried me, knowing I have my team and T behind me, brings me confidence on the field.” This past, St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the Duhawks flocked to Carol Stream to play two games each against Northland College, and Aurora University. Hoping to build off the successes of the Florida trip the team was eager to get started on the weekend. The first game went according to plan as the Duhawks beat Northland College by a score of 7-1. The second was a completive battle, with the Duhawks having to make another comeback late in the games. Unfortunately, for the Duhawks being in so many close matchups thus far this season has led to some unfortunate outcomes for the season. For the first three loses the Duhawks have received this season, all of them have come in walkoff fashion. This no doubt is frustrating but it means that the Duhawks have been in every game they have played in thus far this season. On St. Patrick’s Day, the Duhawks did not need any luck in their second game against Northland in the weekend winning with a comfortable lead and the final score of 16-9. However, for the second time that weekend it came down to the final inning
before the game was decided. The Duhawks led most of the game by stellar pitching from Erik Edminster, unfortunately, a few balls did not bounce in the Duhawks favor and the Aurora Spartans tied up the game at 3. In the bottom to the eighth the Spartans tagged the Duhawks for one more. The Duhawks were unable to rally in the ninth dropping the second game. There are a lot of positives to take away from this past weekend’s series. But there are not as important as the fight and the desire to win that this team shows. As Senior starting left fielder Jake Oglesby said, “It’s incredibly relaxing because we know that no matter the situation, we refuse to quit and will do the little things one play at a time. As a position player it helps because we know that we don’t have to do too much and we can focus on our jobs because we can trust that the next guy will do theirs. I believe we are ready for conference. Conference is all about how you play as a team and not as individuals and right now, I believe we are playing team baseball that will result in the year we expect to have.” The Duhawks hope to get back on the right path as conference play begins next weekend. The Duhawks were scheduled to host, however, if Petrakis is unable to play the games may be moved to Nebraska.
Tennis team tames opponents by CONNOR HALBMAIER Sports writer
It was an easy day for the men’s tennis team at Oshkosh, Wis On Saturday, the men took on Marian. Kicking off the meet at number one doubles was the pairing of Tommy Linkenheld and Sage Klar. Their opponents, Lawson MacDonald and Coy Paulson, struggled in vain against the Duhawks, and were ultimately defeated 8-2. As for number doubles two, it was Duhawks Konnor Barth and Joe Diedrich against Austin Hall and Kyle Carigan. It was a short match for Barth and Diedrich, completely dominating over their opponents and taking the win, 8-0. In number three doubles, Loras took the win due Marian lacking players. With a 3-0 lead on Marian, Loras moves into the singles with Joe Schneider leading the charge as number one. Facing off against him was MacDonald. It was a close call during the first set for Schneider, but he managed to overcome 6-4, and after having found his game, went on to take the second set 6-0. Following after Schneider was Riley Collins in the number two singles slot.
Collins showed no mercy to his opponent, Hall, taking both sets 6-0, 6-0, chalking up yet another win for the Loras team. Following Collins’s lead, Barth stepped up to compete in the number three singles slot. Paulson stood no chance against the Duhawk, falling to him 6-0, 6-0. The last match of the day was Klar taking on Carigan in the number four singles spot. Klar took the first set by storm, winning 6-0. In the second set, Carigan got a point, but that was all he could do to defend against Klar, allowing him to take the second 6-1. With the added points from taking the numbers five and six spots due to a lack of players, Loras took home the win 9-0. “We just went in and took care of business,” said Head Coach Chad Fenwick. “This match gave us a chance to let some of the guys who don’t normally play in the top six to compete, and they handled themselves very well. It was good to be able to give the other players a chance to rest up for the upcoming weekend.” With their overall score now 6-1, the men’s tennis team is looking forward at next weekend, when they’ll have to compete against three different teams: MSOE and Aurora on Saturday, and Monmouth on Sunday.
Division 1 basketball kicked off the season all the way back in November and after a quick blink of the eye, it is now March. The month of March not only wraps up the regular season and conference tournaments but also launches into one of the most eventful sporting events of the year. The Division 1 Basketball Tournament: Round of 64 opens up Thursday and the madness continues through April 8th. March Madness is set to take over your office, campus, and everywhere in between. The Selection Company has whittled down all of Division 1 programs to the best 64 team. Each team has a great opportunity to make a name for themselves because of uncertainty that comes with playing in the Big Dance. While there are 64 teams in the tourney, some you should look out for more than the others. Here are some teams and early matchups to look out for this weekend. #7 Louisville vs. #10 Minnesota Minnesota joins seven other Big Ten teams in the tournament this year. For Louisville, they are making their first tourney appearance in the post-Pitino era. This game is interesting for non-meaning ful reasons. The coach of Minnesota is former Louisville coach Rick Pitino’s son, Richard Pitino. Some are calling it the “Pitino Revenge Game” since elder Pitino had leave the program after violating a handful of NCAA rules. #5 Marquette vs. #12 Murray State This matchup is one of the better early round must-see games of the tournament. Marquette’s Markus Howard lead the Big East in scoring this season put up 53 points in one game this season. On the other side of this match-up is Ja Morant of Murray State. This season, Morant lead his team to an Ohio Valley Conference tournament title for the second straight season. Despite being at a mid-major, Ja Morant took the country by storm with his high-flying dunks and his dominant play. He averaged 24.6 points on 50.3 shooting, 5.5 rebounds, and 10 assists. He does it it all. #6 Villanova The defending champs deserve some recognition for their continued success after losing Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Donte DiVincenzo. In a very balanced Big East, they still managed to be conference tournament champs. They sailed through the season with few downs and with the experience of what is left on the Wildcat roster, they will make some noise. ACC The Atlantic Coast Conference (also known as the ACC) reigns supreme. Three of the four number one tournament seeds went to the ACC (Duke, UNC, and Virginia). A total of 7 ACC squad are in the tournament with a #7 or better ranking. The bracket is set-up to potentially get a storied Duke/UNC matchup in the final game. Fans should want that as both have been playing really well. UNC has the 2-1 edge but Duke was playing hurt both games. Fan should want this more than anything this tournament season. #1 Duke Duke has to have its own part of this piece. Duke has been so dominant and looks to be peaking at the right time. Duke is going to win it all. Coach Mike Krzyzewski continued success will end sharing glory with the freshman core and surrounding Blue Devil while confetti is being rained on them. After that, Coach K will say his goodbyes and send Williamson, Barrett, and Reddish to the NBA.
