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Chemistry Olympics: Putting the ‘pro’ in proton May 2, 2018 — Vol. 96, Issue 15

Loras hosts annual Chemistry Olympics to high-schoolers for a day of science by AUDREY MILLER | staff writer

On Friday, April 20, Loras’ chemistry department hosted approximately 80 high school students in the St. Joseph Hall of Science for the annual Chemistry Olympics. These students were from local high schools, such as Dubuque Senior, as well as from farther locations such as Mt. Vernon and Davenport. A total of 17 separate teams from nine different high schools were in attendance — the highest number of participants that these games have ever seen. The number of attendees has been rising every year as the Olympics increases its reach across Iowa. “I think it’s awesome that high schools are able to get involved,” said junior biochemistry major Skye Miller about the Chemistry Olympics after helping out with events during the day. “When I was a student in high school, I had no idea the Chemistry Olympics existed. Now my high school is here competing.” One team from Beckman Catholic, Miller’s alma mater, took third place overall in the competition after a member of one of their teams took first place in the Solution Density Drop, just one of the events of the day. The Chemistry Olympics is a day full of chemical reactions, scientific techniques, and fierce-yet-friendly competition. It includes a variety of chemistry-based competitions including a solution density drop, chemical jeopardy, a titration race, solution identification and a game medley. Stakes were high as each team used their chemistry knowledge to compete in each game for the Olympic Title and potentially win a scholarship to Loras. Each member of the winning team received a significant scholarship, as did the overall winner of each game. But the financial incentive was not the only positive outcome of the day. The Chemistry Olympics reaches out to high school students and

photo by AUDREY MILLER

Two local high school students conduct an experiment as they compete to win the Loras scholarship prize and to have a day in a college science lab. gives them opportunities to use and enhance their science background, opportunities that they might not have gotten otherwise. “It gives them great exposure to college, and to Loras,” sophomore Sarah Krieger said. “I wish I would have had the opportunity to do this when I was in high school — to be in a college lab setting and use the tools that we have here.” The directors of the Chemistry Olympics — students Zach Ney and Sarah Krieger, along with chemistry faculty member Dr. Adam Moser — have been working hard for months to make this day a success. The overall winning team from the day was a team from Dubuque Senior, defending their 2017 title and six-year winning streak, tak-

ing the 2018 title as the top chemists of the competition. Second place went to a team from Potosi, and third went to a team from Beckman. Dr. Speckhard, a chemistry faculty member and seasoned Chemistry Olympics leader, knows how important these games are for promoting the chemistry field. “It’s a positive day for the high school students to encounter other students ... who are farther along in their science careers,” Dr. Speckhard said. “It makes a generally-perceived ‘dry’ subject more engaging. The Olympics are also positive for Loras because it promotes our science program, as well as reinforces the alumni connections we have at local high schools.”

Rolling the (base)ball of history by NATALIE DROESKE | sports editor

On April 26, a group of Loras students and faculty attended a ball game on the third floor of the ARC. They welcomed Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick who walked them through almost 40 years of honest and great ball play. As part of the Francis J. Noonan School of Business Speaker Series, Kendrick spent the day touring various sports management classes in Sports Government and visited with students from the black student union, baseball team, the Boys & Girls Club in Dubuque. A good storyteller, Kendrick’s lecture consisted mainly of highlighting major players that rose from the Negro Leagues during the peak of play between 1920-1960. These included Andrew “Rube” Foster, Oscar Charleston, Leroy “Satchel” Paige, John “Buck” O’Neil, and Kendrick’s favorite Josh Gibson. “The goal here was to educate a different audience … on how the Negro Leagues changed Major League baseball and how it had an impact on America,” said senior Brian Wulf, the student ambassador for the faculty board of the School of Business. The mood for the event, despite underlying heavier topics, was a light one centered

photo by NATALIE DROESKE

more on storytelling and the celebration of America’s favorite pastime than anything else. Kendrick, who had started as a volunteer at the Negro League Baseball Museum before moving up to his current position, would launch into both stats and character highlights of each of the players he mentioned in addition to their lasting effects on the future of baseball in this county. “The story of the Negro leagues is not an African American Story, it is an all American

story … it is a story about pride, courage, perseverance, and determination,” said Kendrick. “(It was a) league born out of segregation that brought about major social change.” The conversation then took a natural turn to Jackie Robinson, a recognizable name definitely related to the topic at hand. The relation, though, was one not often talked about. “They (the major leaguers) did everything imaginable to break Jackie but Jackie did not break,” said Kendrick. “It wasn’t just a part of the civil rights movement; it was the start of the civil rights movement … (it got) the ball of social progress rolling in our country.” This connection between the familiar name and the new ideas Kendrick was bringing to the table about the Negro Leagues was a powerful one, sharing “so many stories that have never been told” as Kendrick put it. “Having a different perspective and being able to educate this particular audience on the Negro League, on something that might not get a whole lot of national attention or something that not many people know about was just a great opportunity,” said Wulf.

Police officers protect ... and play by KAYLA THOMPSON | news editor

St. Mark’s Youth Enrichment has been a staple in the Dubuque community for the last 30 years. Their before and after school programs provide local school-age kids with interesting and educational programs to give participants experiences they would not normally have in the classroom. This extends beyond the schoolyard property. The Dubuque and surrounding communities, including Loras College, have acted as volunteers, benefactors, and held various positions to keep this non-profit running at full-speed. One community member, Officer Luke Bock, is one of the many volunteers. He recently delivered an anonymous donation of dodge balls to Marshall Elementary School and spent some time testing them out with the kids. He has been a frequent visitor to the after school program during To Brock the quietand the er parts of his policing other police shift. The officers in the kids light up community, when he and other poteaching lice officers kids to not come to visbe afraid it, and they are not pasof them sive observand to be ers. Whencomfortable ever they are around, they coming are reading to them stories, playnot just in ing games, and even emergencies helping with is crucial. homework. Brock’s regular appearances are not just for a break in his shift, but they are for a bigger purpose. “We set one simple goal at the beginning, we want the kids to be excited when they see us,” Brock said. “I have seen this goal come to fruition. I am greeted with hugs and high fives and excitement that the police officers will be participating in whatever activities are planned for the day.” With different news stories and protests outpouring from traditional media outlets, the reputation and public perception of police officers has been at an all time low. Understaffed police stations are a problem all over the country, so they do not get as much time as they would like to interact with community members. These interactions also are important to the officers as well. To Brock and the other police officers in the community, teaching kids to not be afraid of them and to be comfortable coming to them not just in emergencies is crucial. “I cherish the times when I can spend some time with the community members, especially youth, not because they called 911 when there is an emergency,” Brock said. “My hope is that these interactions can help the St. Mark youth recognize police officers as more than just a uniform, but people that want to engage in their lives.” To learn more about St. Mark’s Youth Enrichment and their mission and programs, visit, http://stmarkyouth enrichment.org.

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Giving the world a reason to dance: LCDM 13

photos CONTRIBUTED

Caitlin Hansen Where are you from?

What was your favorite class?

Elgin, Illinois.

Gandhi, the Interfaith Peacebuilder.

What are your majors/minors? Accounting and Religious Studies/Theology.

Every senior’s favorite question ... post-grad plans? I will be working as an Audit Associate at Eide Bailly in Dubuque.

Do you have any advice for the Duhawk community? Get involved but also know when to take care of yourself.

Chicken Nugget Monday or Taco Tuesday? Actually it’s “Bunny Nugget Monday”... long story.

What’s an interesting fact about yourself? There were three Caitlin/ Caitlyn Hansens on campus. I’m the last one standing.

What is your best Loras memory? Random adventures with friends. Like the one time a bunch of my friends and I went stargazing when it was super cloudy just so we could spend time together.

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WHAT DU YOU THINK?

Senior’s last remarks: What will you miss? What is the best take away from your years at Loras? Any advice for Duhawks? “The best spots to take a nap are on the fourth floor of the library where the sun shines in the windows. And don’t be ashamed to walk to class eating a bowl of cereal.” ~senior Kelly Minear

“This is the greatest place on Earth. I’m not leaving, like Jordan Belfort.” ~senior Damon Davies

“Stay focused on your goals, but also let loose and have fun every now and then. College is hard, but life is harder. This is the time to figure out how to make yourself happy all while working to achieve your lifetime goals.”

“Get to know your teachers well, get involved in at least one club or sport at Loras, and make memories at the school you love with the people you enjoy spending time with.” ~senior Nia Stompanato

“Don’t panic about where you’re going to be four years down the road. Enjoy your first year to the fullest. You only get one opportunity to be a first-year (but of course do all your homework).” ~senior Allyssa Shanahan

“Learning is never done; graduation is a path and not the destination.” ~senior Shawn Friedrich

~senior Samantha Swift

“I’m going to miss “Duhawks Supporting Duhawks” the most.” ~senior Rachel Kilburg

“You are gonna fail. It is going to happen, be it physically, academically, socially, etc. But embrace the failures you experience at Loras and learn from them because they will make you a better student, but more importantly, a better person.” ~senior Kyle Brzeszkiewicz

“Step out of your comfort zone! Go on that road trip, take a class that sounds fun but isn’t necessarily related to your major, study abroad, go on long walks with no destination in mind, try new things!!” ~senior Katie Tooze

“Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and do it sooner rather than later. College is hard, because anything really worth doing is hard, but it’s a lot easier if you’re proactive and seek help when you need it. And take lots of classes with Dr. Kevin Koch. He is the greatest. ” ~senior Maria Teets

Opinion

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Famous last words... for now D

uring the fall, train, and there was no turning back. And Dr. Koch asked four years later, here I am at the head of it me to put my all. thoughts about “Why I’ve been questioned time and time I Write” into an essay again why I choose to let so much for his Language responsibility for this newspaper weigh Theory and Teaching on my shoulders. When I explain this job of Writing class. While to my peers and professors they respond I remember thinking with, “Wow. I’m so glad I don’t have your that Dr. Koch knows job. That’s too much.” And to them, maybe exactly why I write — I it is. But the best thing Loras has given to was an English major me is a community to grow with and learn taking all of his English about. I’ve grown to love Loras because of Ashley Pudil classes — I still had to and through this newspaper. Seeing Dance write that essay. After Marathon’s success through an interview executive much debate, I decided with their co-president and miracle kids, editor to start the essay with covering the Visitation Fire and the Loras September 2014: the Strong fund and sharing student opinions first semester I walked into The Lorian through What Du You Think has allowed office. me to see this campus differently: through My general desire the Duhawks who make to write began with a this place as lovely as I can tell you every journalism class during it is. Loras’ community bit of “too much” my sophomore year is — in one word — of high school as an remarkable. I can tell work that comes with assistant editor for my you every bit of “too this role is worth it high school’s newspaper. much” work that comes when you see campus with this role is worth I enjoyed journalism in the way I have. high school but didn’t it when you see campus see myself going far the way I have. with it once I graduated. The Lorian is not That mindset quickly something a handful of changed. What started out as writing a students throw together every week for small piece for The Lorian turned into me kicks and giggles because we have free sitting at a Mac on Tuesday afternoons time. It requires hours of planning and and evenings come the spring semester of preparation to put together a publication freshman year as the news editor. I had like this one. And when you’re attending bought a one way ticket on the Lorian a small liberal arts college in the Midwest

PUDIL’S POINTS

with no journalism major, the challenge Andrew, Jon, Elizabeth, Madison and appears even more daunting. Making the Natalie, all the best of luck in the years to Lorian relevant across campus again and come. Steer this ship with pride. winning five statewide To all my writers, awards for the first time photographers and copy It requires hours in six years have been the editors: this year has been of planning and biggest accomplishments one of the best years in a in my time at Loras. But long time, all because of preparation to this isn’t a one-woman job. you. Your commitment to put together a For that, there are people your job and to this paper publication like that need to be thanked. deserves a thank you. And this one. And when Tim Manning, I don’t to you reading: thanks for have the words to thank picking up our paper. I you’re attending you for these past four mean, that’s what readers a small liberal years. You have entrusted do, right? arts college in the me with so much and And of course, some constantly pushed me to professors deserve thank Midwest with no become a better editor. yous as well. I thank Dr. journalism major, Thank you for absolutely Koch for pushing me to the challenge everything you’ve done challenge myself in writing and for every piece of and for executive editor appears even advice you’ve given me. tales from years ago. I more daunting. Know your efforts do not thank Professor Jablonsky go unappreciated. for giving me tough I could have not asked skin, Dr. Kanyusik for to work with a more stellar editorial staff encouraging me to always “expand on that this year. Eating Zombie Burger at the a little more” and Dr. McG for building a ICMAs and laughing in our tiny office framework for me to excel in not just one, while editing pages late at night will be but two languages and for having faith in memories I will not forget. A special shout me when I had very little in myself. out goes to my right hand woman, Ava, for And to the person who identified reassuring me in times of doubt. Kayla, themselves as a helicopter during the you are the best friend anybody could ever Free Speech Wall survey and skewed our have. Brian, you are an advertising rock results: I hope you fly high … and far, far star and I have no doubt you will succeed away from any more immaturity during no matter where you go. And Brody, your college career. thanks for simply being your quirky, Much Lorian love, always. Executive wonderful self. To Kelsey, Anna, Jacob, editor out.

A critique of the Puerto Rican condition as an American Territory by CONOR KELLY | staff writer

USA Today reported the amount of suicide hotline calls have more than doubled uerto Rico has a long list of troubles from 2,046 to 4,548 between August that have gone ignored by the and January. Suicide attempts have also mainland. In September 2017, a increased in that same time period, from horrific hurricane struck the islands of 782 to 1,075. This horrific trend is nothing Puerto Rico, killing a total of 64 Puerto new, as Puerto Rico has had a massive Ricans and costing problem with mental the island a total of health ever since the 55 billion dollars in Many in lower recession, which still property damages, has not ended on the populated areas outside according to CNN. island as it is now 74 the main cities have However, the initial billion dollars in debt, death count ignores little hope of access to NBC reports. USA the amount of people Today estimated that mental health care as who died due to a the Mental Health well, since the island lack-luster response Center at Ponce Health by emergency officials lacks infrastructure, Sciences University and a lack of everyday received 4,000 to making travel necessities caused by 4,500 patients a month especially difficult. the hurricane. Some since the hurricane reports from the New began. This mass York Times, CNN, and mental health problem Times suggest that this death toll may be has gotten worse as suicides increased as high as 1,000 or more. As a result, the 29 percent from 2016, with 253 cases Puerto Rican government has requested according to a report by Newsweek and the the death toll be investigated by George Commission for the Prevention of Suicide. Washington University. The University’s The sad reality is that many Puerto report will be released later next month. Ricans either don’t believe in mental health One can only hope the death rate is lower or can’t get access to the treatment they than current reports suggest. need when they do, as reported by Alicia However, the suffering has not ended Schwartz, a volunteer nurse in Puerto Rico. there. Suicide has become an increasingly Dr. Kenira Thompson, who is in charge problematic theme that permeates the lives at Ponce Health Services, has also noted of our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico.

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ABOUT US EDITORIAL STAFF

executive editor:

KELSEY LANSING

asst. health & lifestyle editor:

ASHLEY PUDIL

sports editor:

JACOB RICHERT

news editor:

KAYLA THOMPSON asst. news editor and graphic designer:

the increase in patients seeking mental American interests. health assistance. Many in lower populated If the very status of Puerto Rico is areas outside the main cities have little not addressed soon, then the problems hope of access to mental health care as plaguing Puerto Rico’s people will only well, since the island lacks infrastructure, continue to get worse. In a referendum making travel especially difficult. This is in 2017, 97 percent voted in favor of only further exacerbated by the fact that 11 statehood according to the New York percent of Puerto Rico do not have access Times. However, another problem came to power as reported by NPR, meaning with this referendum: low voter turnout. 150,000 households and Only 23 percent of the businesses have nothing populace showed up powering their daily to vote, likely due to This issue affects needs. indecision and other 3.4 million people None of these issues. This issue affects problems have been 3.4 million people whose lives are not effectively addressed whose lives are not being protected by because they have no say being protected by our our government in Congress, as they can government and yet, they only send one non-voting can’t even do anything and yet, they can’t member to Congress and about it because they even do anything can’t vote for president. are considered less about it because Not only that, but they since they’re not part they are considered have very little visibility of a state. To put this in in the eyes of their fellow perspective, Wyoming less since they’re Americans. The New has only about 579,000 not part of a state. York Times reported people according to the that only 54 percent of U.S. Census and can Americans know that vote for Congress and those born in Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens. president. Puerto Rico, with a population This means that the homeland which nearly six times its size, can’t. Unless shares citizenship status with Puerto Rico Puerto Rico’s status is altered, nothing will has little to no idea or concern regarding change. They must be given their rights as Puerto Rican interests and its people, not Americans to defend their interests, lest realizing that those same interests are they be considered second-class citizens.

NATALIE DROESKE asst. sports editor:

JONATHAN QUINN

executive copy editor and web editor:

AVA LALOR

features editor:

advertising manager:

MADISON TOLLEY

BRIAN WULF

ANNA PETERSEN

health & lifestyle editor:

moderator:

opinion editor:

BRODERICK HOOKER

TIM MANNING

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Don’t be afraid to constantly ‘edit’ by AVA LALOR| executive copy editor

fine-tuned a written piece into the best out the first time, there is always an version it can be. opportunity to revise. Perfectionism ’ve been asked the question “Why And isn’t that what we are called to do is a hindrance to many people, but we editing?” many times throughout my throughout our lives? Fine-tune ourselves, should instead look at how far we have college career. Some people enjoy the slowly working away at the flaws we see come, as students and as people. writing or design process. But editing? but never getting discouraged and giving These last four years have given For some reason, my direction in life up. In many ways, our lives are an editing me the opportunity to be a part of the has not changed much. Ever since junior process, and this process is not meant to lives and works of so many people. high, I knew I wanted to work in a field be done alone. Throughout And for that, I have many where words were central. In high school, my time at Loras, I have found people to thank. Each editing I realized my love for the editing process. great people who have built To all the editors who opportunity is submitted to The Lorian Peer reviews were some of my favorite me up and helped me become days (I know, I’m that student) because a better version of the person I throughout my three the chance to I loved to share the process of helping was when I first stepped onto years on staff, thanks scrape a little other students improve their essays. This campus. for allowing me to be more dust off continued into college where I have had So, what are my major a grammar and style numerous opportunities to work with takeaways from my experience that diamond activist. Ashley, I don’t peers in my creative writing courses, with editing? know where I would be you’re help students on papers as a tutor in the 1) There is always if you had not convinced mining for. Writing Center and, of course, copy edit something to praise. Even me to join the paper articles for The Lorian. when you think you’ve turned sophomore year. You’ve Frederick Buchner said that your calling in the crappiest draft of your been a great friend and is “the place where your deep gladness life or made the biggest mistake, your a great “boss.” I’ve also been blessed and the world’s deep hunger meet.” Fred, essay, your life is not a lost cause. with a great team of copy editors this you said it perfectly. I remember sitting in 2) Constructive criticism shows people year. Without you all, my hours in the my first J-term course, care. Many people hate office would have stretched into the Writing the Midwest criticism because they next day. Landscape with Dr. feel it is an attack on Thank you to all my professors Perfectionism is a Koch, and realizing themselves. But a lower who have helped me grow as hindrance to many that editing was where grade does not mean you an author, editor and person. I found this gladness. people, but we are a failure and need Specifically, thank you Dr. Koch Each editing opportunity to reevaluate your life. for opening the doors to creative should instead look is the chance to scrape a Often times, if people give nonfiction and being an encouraging at how far we have little more dust off that concrete criticism about advisor. Thanks Professor Jablonsky come, as students diamond you’re mining something you wrote or for dealing with me during my thesis for. something you did, it revisions and not being afraid to and as people. Throughout the means they care enough kindly drop the hammer on my creative writing process to help. Let them. Don’t sentimental pitfalls. And to Dr. McG, and classes, I have dismiss their advice. thanks for convincing me that a learned one thing: the editing process is 3) There is always room to improve. Spanish minor was not enough and the best. It shows that you have put the We are all a work in progress. Again, this always having more faith in me than effort into the story (or even essay) and are should not be discouraging. Instead, it I had in myself. close to the finished project. There is such should help us to take a deep breath and Okay, sentimental bit over. Peace, satisfaction in the knowledge that you have keep going. If something doesn’t turn Duhawks.

The case for the arts T

he other day I first is to end the conversation and go kept his original title to his book, was asked about on to talking about other sorts of topics: “Holy Family,” which was “Critique my future plans, magic, bullfighting, and the like. This of the Critical Critique,” because something I am sure reaction is usually my favorite, simply the original title is too true. I refrain many of you have because it reveals the little amount of from telling them that I rarely have been asked about too. interest the individual has in learning confidence in formulating a sentence This sort of question about your future plans. It’s a beautiful because I need to make sure that my creates a weird social response really. The inquiry stops, and sentence conveys precisely what I bond between students we can go about our wish it to convey. across the world, a sort days. But the second, I often want of global solidarity. more horrific reaction, to push back to To them, I must refrain The question usually is to persistently their questions Alex Kruse myself from clarifying follows an inquiry press the inquiry (an with questions of my position that I into what you are studying, and so, as act that reflects my my own; do they dictated by that inquiry, I responded that studies) with asking the think that what actually hate both I study English literature and philosophy. question, “Well, what someone does for things, literature I often follow my response about when a living defines and philosophy. up by saying what I am you’re all their character, do I refrain actually studying is poverty, finished they believe that from telling as if literature and philosophy with life must be roadhave no sort of social utility. school?” I never know if the mapped? But it hits me, I shouldn’t them that I But alas, I refrained from individual is just calling my have to justify what I do to them or rarely have digressing into a long-winded bluff or if they actually have to society. The only reason I can find confidence in an interest in my plans. My description of why I think to convey that I enjoy what I do is there is a social utility and answer to their question it allows me to not be a bootlicker formulating function to studying literature leaves them unsatisfied. I (something I’ve never been fond of a sentence and philosophy, namely, that answer that I have none. doing). Finding a defense for the arts because I they have one. I simply waited Some might reply that is reducing the arts to social utility for the next, more dreadful or function. I imagine whatever need to make they think it’s great that I’m question that inevitably follows studying what I enjoy. To I end up doing, whether it be sure that my my response, “Well, what do them, I must refrain myself teaching or working in a trade, I will sentence you want to do with that?” from clarifying my position continue my critique, I will continue Oftentimes I consider that I actually hate both things, persistently asking questions of my conveys not even answering the first literature and philosophy. own. Again, I don’t study what I do precisely question, as I know that the I think they are quite evil. I because I enjoy it (if I do it’s a very what I wish second question is what it cannot imagine something bittersweet relationship), I study what must lead to. The second I despise more if I am to be I do simply because I need to know. it to convey. question is the knife behind brutally honest. I don’t find Know what, is another question. All the handkerchief, the sword some existential meaning in I will say is I won’t commit simony behind the matador’s cape. what I do, I just do (expecting by reducing what I study to a social It seems when this question is asked I not to have some sort of transcendental utility. With all that said, next time must create a defense; however, I don’t. experience with what I do). No, I don’t you’re in Christ the King, look at I answer that I wish to continue my enjoy what I do. I’m kept up late every where poetry is placed among other schooling. Whenever I give this message night critiquing every aspect of existence disciplines on the beautiful stained there are two sorts of reactions. The with no satisfaction. Karl Marx should’ve glass.

KRUSE’S REMARX

The Lorian

May 2, 2018

Summer advice from a 21-year-old

by LOU STEIN| staff writer

t’s that time of year when everyone gets into a panic as to what they are going to do over the summer. Everyone wants to make the most out of these sunny days, when all of our calendars become remarkably freer. After all, there are only a few summers left before we all become a ceaseless cog in a corporate environment. To help ease this dilemma, I often find myself giving the same advice to anyone and everyone who’ll listen. Travel: The easiest way to make your summer memorable is to travel. Go somewhere new and interesting to really prove how cultured and spontaneous you are. Unfortunately, we all know how expensive travel is. Counter this by only going to the most photogenic spots of your hometown. Turn off the location feature on your phone and post dozens of artistic and exotic looking photos, like with that one fountain in your home town no one from college would recognize. Everyone knows the only thing better than actually doing something is to pretend you’ve done it on social media. Keep it vague and look happy. After all, everyone lies on Instagram anyway. Catch up on sleep: Do something for your health this summer and catch up on sleep. There is no doubt that the end of this semester will leave you tired and drained of all energy. Spend the entire first half of your summer catching up on sleep so that you can return to a state of overall wellness! Keep in mind though, that the next semester in the fall will undoubtedly be more difficult than this one was. Go ahead and get prepared for next semester’s late night study sessions by getting all of the sleep you’ll need early. No more worrying about getting assignments done on time or getting to bed before midnight if you’ve already got all the sleep you’ll need the summer before. Of course in order to get this much sleep, you should definitely consider moving a mini-fridge next to your bed so you can be ready to nap all summer long. Learn a new language: Some of you may want to do something productive this summer like learn a new language. Learning languages can be a fun and important way to experience new cultures and perspectives as well as an opportunity to expand your horizons. Unfortunately, learning a new language is long and hard work. Actually, there is no way that you’ll be able to master a language in one summer, so instead of learning a popular language like French or Spanish, learn something obscure like German Sign Language. This way, no one can correct you when you only know the very basics. Get a job: Perhaps the most popular way to spend the summer is at an internship. But if you’re reading this it’s already too late. Most internships that are actually desirable or relevant to your major have already been decided on back in March. Lucky for you, there are a few companies looking to hire young undergrads all year round. With a limited amount of experience, you could be responsible for micro-transactions at an international, multibillion dollar corporation. This job comes with the perks of working with a variety of diverse coworkers and getting hands on customer service experience. The best part is that it has fun locations all over the world! If you’re interested, you can apply for a cashier position today at your local McDonald’s: https://www. mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/careers.html.

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May 2, 2018

Graduation List:

Bachelor’s Degrees Graduate names are followed by hometowns and their degree(s). DAVID R. ADAMS Mundelein, Illinois

Business Administration Marketing

JUSTIN J. ADAMS Gilbert, Arizona

Criminal Justice Psychology

CHRISTIAN F. ALFARO Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Accounting Finance

BLAIR A. ANDERSON

Naramata, British Columbia

Biochemistry

GABRIELA S. ARMENGOL-RODRIGUEZ Bogota, Colombia

Sociology

KATHRYN A. BAILEY Gilbertville, Iowa

Public Relations

CHRISTOPHER L. BALL Marion, Iowa

Biological Research Kinesiology

MIRANDA K. BARNHART Colesburg, Iowa

Business Administration Marketing Finance

KRISTIN N. ANDERSON

RACHEL M. BARUTH

Elementary Education

Accounting

AMANDA M. ANTOLIK

KELLY A. BARZOWSKI

Waunakee, Wisconsin

Marion, Iowa

West Union, Iowa

Norridge, Illinois

Psychology Criminal Justice

Elementary Education

AWAIS S. ARAIN

JOSHUA D. BECKER

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Athletic Training

Dubuque, Iowa

Social Work

Grads Those who either have graduated in December or are on pace to graduate within a semester’s time have the option of walking with the May 2018 graduates and are included in the list. CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

LAUREN M. BELANGER

KIMBERLY A. BREAUX

Public Relations

Psychology Criminal Justice

THOMAS E. BELL

HUNTER R. BREHM

Engineering

Mathematics Computer Science

Saint Charles, Illinois

Johnston, Iowa

HALEY M. BERGAN Edgewood, Iowa

Accounting

Clinton, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa

SARAH L. BRIMEYER Belvidere, Illinois

Business Administration

LEVI K. BERNHARD

GENEVIEVE J. BROCKWAY

Media Studies History

Elementary Education

Algona, Iowa

NICHOLAS M. BETTS Dubuque, Iowa

Mathematics

JAMES P. BISHOP Rockford, Illinois

History

NATHAN T. BLOCK Panora, Iowa

Elementary Education

LAUREN M. BOLNIUS Roselle, Illinois

Public Relations

MEGAN N. BRANT

Kalamazoo, Michigan

AARON J. BROEGE Waukesha, Wisconsin

Sport Management

ADAM T. BROGLEY Platteville, Wisconsin

Athletic Training Kinesiology

SYDNEY E. BROKAW Aledo, Illinois

Accounting

ROBERT E. BROPHY Chicago, Illinois

Engineering

COLTON A. BROSHOUS Stockton, Illinois

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Public Relations

Marketing Accounting

DANIEL J. BREAKEY

ALEXANDER R. BRUCE

Criminal Justice

Economics

Chicago, Illinois

Alsip, Illinois

Grads

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May 2, 2018

ISAAC D. BRUNS

JONATHAN G. CATALAN

EMMA A. CORKILL

DANIEL D. DIETZ

Biology

Social Work

Athletic Training

Criminal Justice

RAMON D. CEPEDA

MATTHEW J. CROFT

HANNAH N. DIRKS History English: Literature

Waukee, Iowa

KYLE T. BRZESZKIEWICZ

Waukegan, Illinois

Galva, Illinois

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Park Forest, Illinois

Darien, Illinois

Social Work

Marketing

Politics

JUSTIN M. BUSCH

MIRANDA K. CHAPMAN

NICOLE E. CUPPS

Elementary Education

Psychology

Bartlett, Illinois

English: Literature

KRISTEN N. BUSSEN Genoa, Illinois

Elementary Education

JORDYN E. BUTCHER Altoona, Iowa

Social Work

DENNIS M. BUTZOW Elgin, Illinois

Accounting Finance

JOHN P. BUTZOW Elgin, Illinois

Mount Vernon, Iowa

ERICA N. CHENG Freeport, Illinois

Elementary Education

RACHEL J. CHOICE Batavia, Illinois

Media Studies Sociology

Dubuque, Iowa

ANDREW J. DALY

Business Analytics

Chicago, Illinois

Business Administration

DAMON J. DAVIES Flossmoor, Illinois

VERTONDA L. DAVIS Chicago, Illinois

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Politics

Elementary Education

KYLE E. DICRISTOFANO

Chicago, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Sociology

Religious Studies Politics

MICHAEL V. CASTORO

ALYSSA S. CORCORAN

Business Administration

Elementary Education

South Elgin, Illinois

Mount Vernon, Iowa

Criminal Justice Social Work

MORGAN F. DREW Gurnee, Illinois

KEVIN B. DRWAL

ERIN M. COLLINS

ISAAC J. CASEY

Lindenwood, Illinois

ABIGAIL L. DEUTMEYER

KEVIN A. CARLSON

NICOLE E. CONNELLY

NICHOLAS W. DRESKA

Chemistry Spanish

Business Administration

Dubuque, Iowa

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

Social Work

Accounting Finance

Naperville, Illinois

Pontiac, Illinois

BRENDAN J. DOYLE

Kinesiology

Des Moines, Iowa

MICHAELA R. DOHLEMAN

Business Administration

Computer Science

JESSE C. COLEMAN

Dubuque, Iowa

Philosophy Spanish

ISAAC G. CLOWARD Battle Creek, Michigan

Chicago, Illinois

GREGORY M. CYBULSKI Joliet, Illinois

Dyersville, Iowa

Streamwood, Illinois

Media Studies

Streamwood, Illinois

Finance

KRISTIN E. DRYANSKI Bolingbrook, Illinois

Social Work

The Lorian

Grads

May 2, 2018

NICOLE B. DRYANSKI

CRUZ J. FEDLER

MCKENNA L. GILLESPIE

GRACE A. HAGGERTY

Social Work

Sport Management

Elementary Education

HUNTER B. DUNLAP

TAYLOR R. FISCHER

ANNA E. GIRGENTI

Social Work Sociology

Kinesiology

Business Analytics

SAMANTHA M. EBERLE

JACOB T. FORMELLA

Marketing Business Administration

Engineering

SAMANTHA J. GRAFF

SAVANNAH M. FOWLER

Media Studies

Athletic Training

BRETT P. GRAHAM

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Bloomington, Illinois

Tipton, Iowa

SAMUEL O. EDEKER Iowa City, Iowa

Biological Research

ZANE L. ELLIOTT Stockton, Illinois

Criminal Justice

AUSTIN R. EPPLE La Porte, Indiana

Criminal Justice

EMILY M. ERICKSON Grayslake, Illinois

Elementary Education

NOLAN J. EVEN Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Finance

ALLISON M. EWALD Andover, Minnesota

Mathematics Business Analytics

Fort Madison, Iowa

Pleasant Hill, Iowa

Neenah, Wisconsin

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

ZACHARY P. FRETT De Witt, Iowa

Saint Charles, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois

English: Literature English: Creative Writing

Waterloo, Iowa

Dyersville, Iowa

Accounting

Finance Business Administration

AYLA. M GRAZIANO

SHAWN D. FRIEDRICH

Music Education History

Biology

MATTHEW T. GREENE

Dubuque, Iowa

MATTHEW J. GAGEN Lemont, Illinois

Economics History

MADISON M. GALLOWAY West Des Moines, Iowa

Media Studies Public Relations

REBECCA A. GALUSKA Grayslake, Illinois

Elementary Education

Slinger, Wisconsin

Lena, Illinois

Skokie, Illinois

JOSEPH R. HANIACEK Chicago, Illinois

Criminal Justice

TRENT A. HANSELMANN Sleepy Hollow, Illinois

Sport Management

CAITLIN M. HANSEN Elgin, Illinois

Religious Studies Accounting

SARAH E. HANSON Hartland, Wisconsin

Social Work

STEPHANIE M. HARPENAU La Crescent, Minnesota

Kinesiology

Kinesiology Athletic Training

BRENDEN R. HARRY

THOMAS J. GREFFLY

Psychology

Grayslake, Illinois

Athletic Training

HALEA T. GRIFFIN Ann Arbor, Michigan

History Politics

CAL T. GRUTZ Hazel Green, Wisconsin

Biological Research

JACOB D. GUERIN Cuba City, Wisconsin

Sport Management

Dubuque, Iowa

DEVIN E. HASSON Taylor Ridge, Illinois

Athletic Training

BROCK D. HATZKY North Liberty, Iowa

Marketing

DAVID B. HAYES Lake Bluff, Illinois

History

JOHN W. HEDDERMAN Naperville, Illinois

English: Literature

Grads

The Lorian

CHRISTINA R. HELMOLD

BAILEY C. HUSSEY

Chicago, Illinois

Waterloo, Iowa

English: Literature

Media Studies

GABRIELA M. HERNANDEZ

CYERRA J. HUTCHINS

Des Moines, Iowa

Psychology

TRENT W. HESSING Clinton, Iowa

English: Literature

HAILEE M. HILMER Geneva, Illinois

Psychology

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Business Administration

BENJAMIN I. ISAAC Dubuque, Iowa

Biochemistry

DANIELLE L. JACKSON Dubuque, Iowa

Accounting

ADINA K. JAEGER Halle, Germany

MICHELLE A. HINOJOSA

Biological Research

Waukegan, Illinois

SHELBY E. JAEGER

Criminal Justice Politics

MEGAN E. HOFFMAN Waterloo, Iowa

Politics

NEIL G. HOGLUND Chicago, Illinois

Criminal Justice

BRODERICK A. HOOKER Rockford, Illinois

Public Relations

ANDREW E. HOSCH Peosta, Iowa

Politics

ROBERT J. HOVEY Chicago, Illinois

Accounting

CLARE A. HUGUELET Tinely Park, Illinois

Media Studies

NOAH O. HUMMEL Knoxville, Illinois

Business Administration

Dyersville, Iowa

Management Information Systems

KELLY J. JANNINGS Wilton, Iowa

Athletic Training

ZACHARY D. JEFFRIES Naperville, Illinois

Engineering

BRAD J. JERANTOWSKI Orland Park, Illinois

Business Administration

ANNA E. JOHNSON Middle Amana, Iowa

Public Relations

SHAQUILA M. JOHNSON Miami, Florida

English: Creative Writing English: Literature

JACQUELINE M. JOSEPHS River Forest, Illinois

Public Relations

KRISTIN L. JUAREZ Palatine, Illinois

Religious Studies International Studies

Economics

JUSTINE R. KALMES

RACHEL M. HUNDT

Business Administration

Cashton, Wisconsin

Bellevue, Iowa

Public Relations

JAMES V. KAPPES

ELIZABETH HUNT

Elementary Education

Libertyville, Illinois

ANNIE M. KASHMAR

Marketing Finance

Cresco, Iowa

Libertyville, Illinois

Elementary Education

May 2, 2018

NORA E. KEHR

LOGAN C. KUBOVEC

Elementary Education

Engineering

Lake Forest, Illinois

ROBERT J. KELLY Worth, Illinois

Sport Management

CLARICE M. KIES La Motte, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

BRODERICK A. KUHAR Elburn, Illinois

Media Studies

MICHAEL G. KUHN Genoa, Illinois

Sport Management

English: Creative Writing English: Literature

KAITLYN M. KULAS

RACHEL J. KILBURG

Psychology

Bellevue, Iowa

Politics Spanish

GREGORY J. KINNEY Las Vegas, Nevada

Engineering

BRETT E. KIRK

Savoy, Illinois

MORGAN P. LACHER Spring Grove, Illinois

Psychology Spanish

MARIAH L. LACINA Glenview, Illinois

Psychology

Naperville, Illinois

LIAM C. LADEWSKI

CRYSTAL M. KLEITSCH

Business Administration

Elementary Education

Fairbank, Iowa

Management

ELIZABETH A. KLUGE

New Carlisle, Indiana

BROOKE K. LAIBLY Cary, Illinois

History

Aurora, Illinois

KYLIAN J. LALLY

RYAN P. KOESTER

Criminal Justice Psychology

Elementary Education

West Chicago, Illinois

Kinesiology

SARAH E. KRAMER

Dixon, Illinois

AVA T. LALOR Crystal Lake, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

History

English: Creative Writing Spanish

DANIEL J. KRASICH

HALEY M. LAMPE

Biological Research

Elementary Education

ETHAN R. KROGMAN

AOIFE M. LEAHY

History

Finance

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Bryant, Iowa

Bellevue, Iowa

Chicago, Illinois

KENDAL R. KUBOUSHEK

PETER C. LEINENWEBER

Biology

Economics

Spillville, Iowa

Evanston, Illinois

The Lorian

Grads

May 2, 2018

BRIA S. LENTEN

ANISA M. MCHUGH

HANNAH E. MIZIALKO

Social Work

Psychology

Social Work

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Chicago, Illinois

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

MARIA A. MUNOZ-MOSQUERA Bogota, Colombia

LAREN R. LENTH

HALEY L. MEYER

COURTNEY M. MOELLER

Finance Business Administration

Psychology

Politics

Elementary Education

ADDISON R. LOES

TAYLOR L. MEYER

BLAKE A. MUNRO

RACHAEL E. MOLIDOR

Politics International Studies

Athletic Training

English: Literature

Elkader, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa

SHAYNE M. MARQUEZ Las Vegas, Nevada

Sport Management

Colesburg, Iowa

Dyersville, Iowa

THERESA M. MILAZZO Matteson, Illinois

Music

VALERIE MASSON

BENJAMIN A. MILKS

Kinesiology

Sport Management

ALEXANDER J. MAZZA

AARON A. MILLER

Marketing

History

Menifee, California

Wheaton, Illinois

RYAN T. MCCAFFERY Dubuque, Iowa

Accounting

Fairfax, Iowa

Auburn, California

JESSICA N. MILLER Oak Brook, Illinois

Psychology Sociology

NICOLE R. MCCARRAHER

NOAH F. MILLER

Religious Studies

English: Creative Writing

MARIAH A. MCCARTY

DANIEL R. MILLIUS

Elementary Education

Business Administration

ABBY M. MCELROY

KELLY R. MINEAR

New Vienna, Iowa

Le Mars, Iowa

Waterloo, Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa

Denver, Iowa

Johnsburg, Illinois

AMY M. MONTGOMERIE Bettendorf, Iowa

Elementary Education

GERRAND J. MOODY Riverside, Illinois

Kingston, Illinois

Management Information Systems

RACHEL A. MUNRO Des Moines, Iowa

Elementary Education

KEVIN B. MURPHY Spokane Valley, Washington

Criminal Justice

Business Administration

KONOR R. MURTAGH

SPENCER S. MOORE

Economics Finance

Finance

MICHAEL W. MUTO

KYLE J. MORAWSKI

Sport Management

ALEXANDER R. NELSON

KATHERINE A. MORIARTY

Mathematics

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Elgin, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Sport Management Business Administration

PATRICK J. MORIARTY Chicago, Illinois

East Peoria, Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois

Lake Forrest, Illinois

ROBERT M. NELSON Waterloo, Iowa

History International Studies

MOLLY M. NEMMERS Dubuque, Iowa

Social Work

Decorah, Iowa

English: Literature

Criminal Justice

ASHLEY E. MCGEE

BRIANA L. MINET

JOANNA M. MOULTON

EMILY A. NEY

Athletic Training

Social Work

Biology

Chicago, Illinois

Hickory Hills, Illinois

Peosta, Iowa

Biochemistry

Peosta, Iowa

Grads

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May 2, 2018

ANNA E. NIELSEN

DAYTON T. OLSON

VLADIMIR PETROV

ASHLEY R. PUDIL

Public Relations

Neuroscience Psychology

Accounting

English: Creative Writing Spanish

West Des Moines, Iowa

JONATHAN B. O’BRIEN Evergreen Park, Illinois

Computer Science

KATHRYN D. O’BRIEN Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Politics Philosophy

COLLIN J. O’BRYAN

Lombard, Illinois

CALLIE L. OWENS Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Religious Studies Social Work

RONALD J. PAAR Sherrill, Iowa

Psychology

ANDREW J. PARKER

Vidin, Bulgaria

SAMANTHA M. PIETRUSZYNSKI Mokena, Illinois

Finance Accounting

CAROLINE J. PIPER Dubuque, Iowa

Business Administration

Biochemistry

Spring, Texas

KRISTEN L. O’DONNELL

Chemistry

BRENNAN P. PIVNICKA

BENJAMIN D. PASHON

English: Creative Writing

Music

MORGAN L. POTTS

Peoria, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Public Relations

ALEXIS R. O’NEILL Tinley Park, Illinois

Psychology

ANDREW R. O’NEILL South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Accounting Management Information Systems

RILEY J. O’NEILL Waterloo, Iowa

Sport Management

ADELIDA M. OBERMAN Clinton, Iowa

Business Administration

Davenport, Iowa

Woodstock, Illinois

Waukee, Iowa

ADRIENNE M. PEARSON

Business Administration

Media Studies

JACOB M. PRETE

Byron, Illinois

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

NICHOLAS K. PUMILIA Rockford, Illinois

Marketing Business Administration

MASON D. QUIGLEY Washington, Iowa

Elementary Education

WILLIAM K. QUINN Wheaton, Illinois

Sport Management

COLBY L. RATTENBORG Audubon, Iowa

Criminal Justice

MALLARY L. RAY Belmont, Wisconsin

DIANA C. PELAEZ-ARDILA

Cuba City, Wisconsin

Finance Marketing Business Administration

THOMAS M. PRIEWE Freeport, Illinois

Accounting

MICHAEL J. PERHATS

Business Administration Marketing

NATHAN P. PROSCH

JOHN P. RESCHENBERG

Bogota, Colombia

Cary, Illinois

Business Analytics Marketing

COLTON J. PETERSON Walnut, Illinois

Business Administration

Athletic Training

Dubuque, Iowa

Accounting

BROOKE M. PROSOSKI-GREEN

History

ALISON E. REEG Bellevue, Iowa

Plymouth, Minnesota

Marketing

PHILIP S. RHODES Madison, Wisconsin

Tuscon, Arizona

Sport Management

Biology

JACQUELINE M. OCHOA ARROYO

JACOB E. PETERSON

JUSTIN PROVENCIO

LUCIANO K. RICOTTA

Criminal Justice Psychology

Engineering Business Analytics

Business Administration

Engineering Computer Science

Phoenix, Arizona

Denver, Colorado

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Algonquin, Illinois

The Lorian

Grads

May 2, 2018

KASSIDY A. RIPORTELLA Des Plaines, Illinois

Elementary Education

RICHARD T. ROSEAN Wilmette, Illinois

English: Literature History

DYLAN J. ROSS Oak Forest, Illinois

Sport Management

CHARLES R. ROTH Dubuque, Iowa

Public Relations

MICHAEL C. RUEHLMANN Chicago, Illinois

Kinesiology

JOHN M. SARCONE West Des Moines, Iowa

Media Studies

SARAH A. SCHOEL De Witt, Iowa

Mathematics

JORDAN K. SCHULTZ Winthrop, Iowa

Social Work

GRETCHEN K. SCHUTZ Lodi, Wisconsin

Sport Management

BRADLEY A. SCHWIND

MATTHEW B. SEDLACEK Wheaton, Illinois

Psychology Social Work

RACHEL C. SEIDL Urbandale, Iowa

Public Relations

TIMOTHY R. SEVCIK

Public Relations

Sport Management

ERIK L. SOHM

Oak Forest, Illinois

KAITLIN J. SIECH

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Finance

NICHOLAS F. SPIESS

Norcross, Georgia

ALYSSA E. SIMON

Accounting

Iowa City, Iowa

Engineering

Davenport, Iowa

Biology Spanish

Elementary Education

MOLLY C. STANFA

CARISSA E. SLOBODECKI

Media Studies

ALLYSSA L. SHANAHAN

Glendale Heights, Illinois

Kinesiology

LAUREN E. STANICH

Social Work

NICHOLAS W. SMITH

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Janesville, Wisconsin

MICHAEL P. SHANAHAN Aurora, Illinois

Criminal Justice

NATALIE M. SHANNON

Ankeny, Iowa

Business Analytics

ZACHARY R. SMITH Ankeny, Iowa

Roselle, Illinois

Social Work

Finance Business Administration

CEILA A. SHATAT

EMILIA R. SNEED

Chicago, Illinois

History

JOSEPH D. SHEALY Peoria, Illinois

Finance Business Administration Economics

BRIGID C. SHERIDAN Aurora, Illinois

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Marketing

Criminal Justice Psychology

CHEYENNE L. SECOR

TARA L. SHINGLER

Religious Studies Music

Media Studies English: Literature

Highlands Ranch, Colorado

THOMAS A. SHUTE

Lockport, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Geneva, Illinois

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

International Studies Spanish

JORDAN M. STIEFEL Son Prairie, Wisconsin

Business Analytics Sport Management

ANTONIO J. STOCHL East Dubuque, Illinois

History

Grads CHRISTOPHER M. STOKER El Paso, Texas

International Studies Philosophy

NIA S. STOMPANATO Saint Charles, Illinois

MASON A. TOPE

THOMAS J. WARNER

Social Work

Computer Science

Management

MELANIE M. SZYPERSKI

MICHAEL W. TRIPLETT

ANDREW T. WEBER

Music Psychology

Criminal Justice

Grayslake, Illinois

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

MARIA D. TEETS

JOHN P. STOPPELMAN

English: Creative Writing

Chemistry

MARY C. SUTARIK Aurora, Illinois

Business Administration

LAUREN R. SUTTON Onalaska, Wisconsin

Kinesiology

Iowa City, Iowa

MICHAEL A. THOMSEN

Davenport, Iowa

Normal, Illinois

ABBIGAIL L. UNSEN Marion, Iowa

Elementary Education

BENJAMIN P. VALENTINE Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Dresbach, Minnesota

Social Work

DANIEL W. WEIS Oswego, Illinois

Marketing Business Administration

NIKOLE P. WILSON

Business Analytics

BLAKE A. THURSTON

JEREMY P. VALLIN

Criminal Justice

Media Studies

EMILY N. WITT

Peosta, Iowa

Accounting

TYLER J. TOMAKA South Elgin, Illinois

Marketing

CATHERINE A. TOOZE

Public Relations

Psychology

Rockford, Illinois

Dubuque, Iowa

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Psychology

LUKE J. VANDERMILLEN

Bartlett, Illinois

Marketing

KENNEDY WHOLFORD

West Des Moines, Iowa

EMMA C. WALL Ankeny, Iowa

Elementary Education

EMMA M. WALSH

Dubuque, Iowa

Philosophy Spanish

Atlantic, Iowa

SAMANTHA R. SWIFT Dubuque, Iowa

May 2 , 2018

RACHEL R. SWINDELL

Public Relations Marketing

Darien, Illinois

The Lorian

Kinesiology

Geneva, Iowa

Economics

ADIAN F. WOJCIEHOWSKI Port Washington, Wisconsin

Lombard, Illinois

Psychology

Media Studies Business Administration

MAURA C. WALSH

KRISTOPHER M. WOLFF

Sport Management

Biochemistry

Lemont, Illinois

Dubuque, Iowa

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Features

May 2, 2018

Features

11 Reasons to Stay in Dubuque This Summer

by ERIN PETERS | staff writer

If you’re curious about controversial science and want real, rational answers, then congratulations, you’ve come to the right place. “Skeptic,” by Michael Shermer, is a collection of articles from Shermer’s monthly column in “Scientific American.” Shermer holds a Ph.D in the History of Science, is a speaker at Caltech, founder of the Skeptic’s Society of America, a professor at Chapman University, and an author of many nonfiction books exploring pseudoscience, borderlands science, and religious science. In this collection of his work, he closely examines common conspiracy theories and “break-through” medical remedies. His detailed explanations and clear reasoning provide readers with an understanding of issues ranging from cloning to alternative medicine.

1. The Farmers Market. Who doesn’t love fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies? That, combined with the fun atmosphere, crafts, and other goodies you can find at the market makes it THE place to be on Saturday mornings. 2. Vacation comes to you. Because you’re not going home, friends and family still want to see you and the best part is that they come to you. Getting to treat your new hometown of Dubuque as if you’re on vacation gives you a fun new look on our little, old-timey town. 3. The Riverwalk. Is there anything prettier in the Midwest than the calm waves of the mighty Mississippi lapping against the shoreline? Not a bad place to meet new people either because it’s always the place to be. Which brings us to … 4. You get to go make new friends! Because not everyone stays for the summer, you get to explore and expand the people you know here in Dubuque and maybe make a new friend or two.

6. There’s no school work. Dubuque is a different experience when you don’t have the weight of academic work hanging over your head. You find yourself with some more free time and a little less stress. 7. Summer body? No problem with the Dubuque hills. I think we’re all familiar with the elevation here in Dubuque, but with some of your time freed up from lack of school work, really take the time to explore (on foot) and work on your summer fitness goals without even thinking about it. 8. The porches and patios at your favorite places are open. Just when you thought Monk’s, Charlotte’s, Einstein’s, and all your favorites couldn’t get any better, add some sunshine and a nice breeze and your day is lookin’ mighty fine.

movie review: ‘avengers: infinity war’ by BRENNAN PIVNICKA | staff writer

It’s here at last, folks. The big one. The end all. The mother of all superhero films. This past weekend, the bookend-accumulation-extravaganza of the Marvel Cinematic Universe hit theaters in the form of “Avengers: Infinity War.” The third installment of the ever-popular Avengers film series, “Infinity War” is the product of nearly a decade of buildup within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), making it perhaps the most widely-anticipated film ever.

11. You gain just a little bit of independence and insight into the real world. While the whole point of college is to get ready for the real world and be out on your own (often times for the first time), the summer is an entirely different atmosphere that can really test your strengths and do a little trial run for what it really means to be on your own.

Inspire Café by XAVIER SANCHEZ | staff writer

The final “X Marks The Spot” restaurant review takes on Inspire Café. Stop spending money on Starbucks and spend local. Inspire Café is one of the many places to fill up the Dubuque Historic District over the recent years. They focus on three things at the café: coffee, connection, and community. They want their customers to be able to enjoy their food and drinks, make new friends within the community, and allow you to create new things and grow together.

The drink menu is huge. They offer coffee, teas, beer, wine and a few other drinks. I did not get a coffee when I was there, but my sister who has been there a few times now speaks of the quality and taste of their coffee. I did try their smoothies and they were delicious. Their food menu covers bakery goods and assorted breakfast and lunch small plates. Under their bakery goods, they have their in-house goods as well as bakery goods from Manna Java Bakery and East Mill Bakery.

Even if you aren’t the type to pick up a nonfiction book just for fun, Shermer’s writing will keep you engaged in a way that is unique for the genre. This book provides plenty of quirky anecdotes and humorous remarks that keep each chapter interesting amidst the data and tricky scientific language. “Skeptic” reviews a large variety of topics without diving too deep into each one, making it easy to follow along. Science, skepticism, and aliens and UFO’s are just a few of the interesting focuses of Shermer’s work. This book truly has something for everyone. I didn’t expect it to be a page-turner when I first picked it up, but it was exactly that. Shermer turns nonfiction analyses of science into engaging tales of discovery. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in science, pseudoscience, or those who are dipping their toes into the genre of nonfiction. His writing is also a can’t-miss for fans of sci-fi and documentaries, providing a different look into similar topics. If you’re looking to supplement your scientific knowledge, “Skeptic” is exactly what you need.

The film is a cinematic milestone for several reasons, the most prominent being its scope. This is quite literally one of the biggest movies ever made, featuring characters that have appeared throughout 18 preceding films set in the same chronology. The Avengers themselves have existed since their comic inception in 1963, created by the legendary writer/artists duo of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby from several of their previously-created superheroes at Marvel Comics (formerly Timely Comics). Since then, aside from the films, the team has been featured in numerous different comic titles and storylines, most prominently in “West Coast Avengers,” as well as multiple cartoon television adaptations.

2018’s Must-See Summer Movies

The star-studded cast is enormous, and includes original Avengers team members Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), as well as more recent recruits Falcon (Anthony Mackie), War Machine (Don Cheadle), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and the Vision (Paul Bettany). Joining them are many additional heroes, including the web-slinging Spider-Man (Tom Holland), the mystical Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), the mysterious Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) and the Guardians of the Galaxy, comprised of Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista), Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper), Groot (Vin Diesel) and Mantis (Pom Klementieff). Together, they must fight to stop the deranged interplanetary warlord Thanos (Josh Brolin) from obtaining the six Infinity Stones, objects of power which Thanos seeks to combine in order to wipe out half the known universe.

With summer right around the corner, many of us are getting prepped and ready for all the fun activities the season entails. With temperatures rising, the cool atmosphere of movie theaters makes going out to see a movie all the more appealing. This year, many “blockbusters” have come and showered the surrounding movie theaters. Among newer movies such as “Infinity War” or “A Quiet Place,” there are many other long-awaited movie releases.

The film was directed by the brother duo of Joe and Anthony Russo, who formerly directed two previous MCU movies, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and “Captain America: Civil War.” The screenplay was written by longtime Marvel collaborators Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who wrote all three of the Captain America films as well as “Thor: The Dark World.” “Infinity War” is unique in that it is the first feature-length film to be shot entirely on IMAX cameras. Its budget was estimated to be between 300 and 400 million dollars, currently making it one of the most expensive movies ever produced.

‘Overboard’ (remake) May 4: This must-see comedy stars Anna Faris, Eva Longoria, and Eugenio Derbez and is based on the 1987 movie “Overboard.” This movie is about a yacht owner who falls overboard and acquires amnesia. His former employee then takes it upon herself to get revenge for being mistreated.

Whether you’re a fan of the Marvel mainstays, superheroes in general, or just plain old cinematic excellence, be sure and hit the theater pronto to check out this Infinity gem. As the man always says, Excelsior!

‘Deadpool 2’ May 18: Marvel’s most popular antihero (played by Ryan Reynolds) is back with a bang in “Deadpool 2.”

9. The Mines, Swiss Valley Eagle Point Park … Where are my hiking shoes? 10. Beecher’s & Sweet Memories. Enough said.

Book Review: ‘Skeptic’

by NATALIE DROESKE | sports editor

5. All the cute shops in downtown and Galena. Take a ride on the 4th Street Elevator, sample some amazing Calico Bean peanut butter, stop for some top notch coffee to drink while browsing antiques, clothes, and décor before lunching on samples at Chef Ivo’s. Can’t think of a better shopping experience between these two top-notch towns.

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by ANTONIA RUPERT | staff writer

Make sure you try Mama Mary’s apple bread which is made from scratch with fresh apple chunks that will for sure complement your breakfast. Also included in this part of the menu are Betty Jane candies and Big Apple bagels. The breakfast and lunch small plates offer several breakfast items, soups, salads, sandwiches and flatbread pizzas. Try the breakfast burrito. The burrito comes with scrambled eggs, hummus, avocado, spinach, green peppers, red onion and salsa stuffed in a tomato basil tortilla. Thinking lunch instead? Try the Margherita flatbread pizza. Inspire Café prides themselves on featuring a “revolving, seasonally-inspired menu, and vegetarian, vegan options and Gluten Free items.” They also have English Afternoon tea the last Sunday of every month from 2-5 p.m. The afternoon consists of a threetiered arrangement of finger sandwiches, scones, and seasonal desserts. Drinks are available for purchase. The cost is $25 per person. They do have “Little Prince & Princess tea” available for guest between the age of 4-12 and is $15 per person.

by CELIA BALDERSTON | staff writer

‘Solo - A Star Wars Story’ May 25: Adding to the Star Wars franchise is “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” In this movie, we learn more about the character Han Solo and what his story was before the famous movie franchise started. This film stars Emilia Clarke, Alden Ehrenreich and Thandie Newton. ‘Upgrade’ June 1: In this comedy-themed horror movie, technology takes control of everybody’s’ lives. This movie is a chronicle of one man’s journey to get revenge on the technology that has ravaged his life. ‘Oceans 8’ June 8: The famous movie franchise is back at it again with one of the sequels. With a stand up cast, this movie sets the stage for a mind-blowing heist that most definitely should be watched. ‘Incredibles 2’ June 15: After 14 years, Pixar is back and better than ever with their newest release, The Incredibles 2. This movie is a must see for all of those who grew up watching the first movie of this series. Go check this movie out and embrace your inner child! ‘Jurassic World - Fallen Kingdom’ June 22: Adding to the previous four movies of this franchise, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is sure to keep viewers on their seats with its seemingly fascinating and thrilling plot line.

Inspire Café is open all week long for your coffee and food needs. The hours are Sunday through Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Inspire Café is located at 955 Washington St #105 in Dubuque, IA.

‘The Darkest Minds’ August 3: Based on the bestselling book series, “The Darkest Minds” takes place in a plagued world that leaves only a small percent of the population left to fend for themselves; a group of talented and amazing kids fighting against all odds.

As a final note, summer is here and the Dubuque Historic Millwork District is where you need to be. Several great things to take in every week, all summer long.

‘Christopher Robin’ August 3: Modeled after the famous characters in Winnie the Pooh, comes another one of Disney’s movies, Christopher Robin. This movie focuses on the character Christopher Robin and his encounters with all of the wonderful and whimsical characters of the Hundred Acre Wood. ‘Slender Man’ August 24: For all of you horror-movie-lovers comes Slender Man, the newest film based on the past books and video games. If you are looking for a movie to keep you on the edge of your seat, this is the movie for you!

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May 2, 2018

REGAN H. WOLVERTON

RYAN M. YOUNG

Business Administration Economics

Criminal Justice

West Union, Iowa

SYDNEY R. WRIGHT Rockford, Illinois

Biological Research

BRIAN R. WULF Grayslake, Illinois

Sport Management Business Administration

Chicago, Illinois

KYLE B. ZACOK Naperville, Illinois

Finance Economics

MATTHEW R. ZAGAROS Peosta, Iowa

Accounting

CHRISTOPHER W. YOUNG

COLE F. ZILLNER

Media Studies

Business Analytics

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

Middleton, Wisconsin

Congratulations to all who are graduating this year!

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2018 Senior, Baccalaureate and Commencement Activities Thursday, May 17, 2018

Social from 4:30-5:30 p.m., The Pub (all are welcome)

Senior Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Marie Graber Ballroom, Alumni Campus Center (RSVP required). Social from 7:00-9:00 p.m., The Pub (all are welcome)

Friday, May 18, 2018

Commencement practice, 9:45 a.m., Athletic Wellness Center Saturday, May 19, 2018

COMMENCEMENT DAY

Baccalaureate Mass, 9:30 a.m., Church of the Nativity. Students and faculty gather in front of Christ the King Chapel at 9:00 a.m., for procession to Church of the Nativity. In the event of rain, faculty & students will simply go to their seats (which will be the front, middle reserved rows) by 9:20 a.m., to prevent congestion in the back of church.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Alumni Campus Center (pre-purchased tickets required). Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-level graduate reception 11:30 a.m. (by invitation only).

Commencement Ceremony, 1:30 p.m., Athletic Wellness Center. Doors open for guests at 12:30 p.m. Faculty and students gather in lower level Athletic Wellness Center in full commencement apparel by 1 p.m.

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The Lorianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Staff Superlatives

Take a look inside the inner workings of The Lorian office by learning about the staff through their superlatives! Ashley Pudil Executive Editor

Kayla Thompson News Editor

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Kelsey Lansing Opinion Editor

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Get excited about the small stuff.

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Madison Tolley Features Editor

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Broderick Hooker Health & Lifestyle Editor

Ava Lalor Executive Copy Editor

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Mind & Soul

Endings and beginnings

TIPS with TRISH

by DANIEL CHARLAND| staff writer

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

Dear Trish, My first year of college has flown by. I love Loras and my newfound independence. Excited to be done for the year and ready to go home for the summer but I’ve gotta admit, I’m not quite sure how to handle being under my parents roof for the next three months. When I go home for breaks, my mom and dad want to know where I’m going and what I’m doing all of the time. I’ve been on my own for almost a year now! I’m also feeling a little weird about seeing my old friends again, too. My first summer back home is just going to be different. Signed, First Summer Home Trish says, The first summer home after college is always interesting. Students seem excited to be done with the school year and happy to be back at home; but clearly, things have changed since the prior summer. Your hometown may look different and your high school friends have likely changed some. Your parents may have the same or different expectations. The biggest change, however, is you. Change can be good, but preparing yourself can help with the transition. Here are some thoughts about how to venture into your first summer at home after college. First, consider starting the summer off by having a heart to heart with your parents. If you have any feelings or concerns, tell them. They are hopefully excited to have you back under their roof, but are likely unsure about navigating with your newfound independence. Some topics of discussion might include thoughts about helping out around the house, curfews, etc. You have not had to abide by any curfews for months, your room may have been left filthy and eating habits have likely changed. Just be open with them about your thoughts and expectations. In regards to curfew, just check in with them and hopefully they won’t need to enforce any strict limits. Also, try not to do anything in the beginning of the summer that is going to put your parents on alert. If you don’t give your parents much reason to worry, they will likely be more tolerant and less overbearing. Spending some quality time with the family might please them too. If not, impress them that you are thinking of others besides just yourself. Oh, and lend a hand once in a while. Second, college is about finding your own path and growing up. You may notice some of your friends being more mature or responsible. They may have found new interests or hobbies. Try to accept these changes, although they may be difficult at first. Hopefully, accepting their differences will deepen the relationship. If not, accept that the friendship served you both well for a period of your life and move on. Lastly, be present. Continue your work towards adulthood and independence by being present in the moment. Take care of your emotional and physical health. Summer, whether you are taking classes or not, is supposed to give you a reprieve or break from the busyness of everyday life. Enjoy this well-deserved time off and don’t forget to stay connected with your Duhawk community who will be anxiously awaiting your return in the fall. Sincerely, Trish

It has been famously said that when God closes a door, He opens a window. This saying reminds us of God’s great plans for our lives that can sometimes take unexpected turns. It also demonstrates that every ending is, in fact, also a new beginning. We are reminded of this daily, as one sunset always leads to another sunrise. This time of year, as the Seniors receive their degrees and end their four-year -long time at Loras, endings and beginnings are apt to be on our minds even more so than usual. Different students receiving their degrees have different paths ahead of them. Some may continue studies at a graduate school, while others may launch themselves directly into the workforce. Everyone has their own unique story, but it is important to remember that we all fit into the far greater story of humanity and salvation. When we look at scripture, we can see many examples of how one person’s life changed drastically to play a greater role in God’s plan. Joseph, for example, had an abrupt end to his home life as his father’s favorite son when his brothers ambushed him and sold him into slavery. His time as a slave ended when his life as a royal councilor began, all to lead up to him having the power and knowledge to save people from a terrible famine. Another example is Moses, who went from being a prince in Egypt, to a shepherd for 40 years in the desert, to being a prophet and leader of God’s people. The Apostles also had their lives changed when they answered Jesus’ call to abandon their previous lives and follow Him. Ultimately, the Bible ends with a foretelling of the greatest end/beginning—the new heaven and new earth that will come into being at the end of time. Remember that we all have out parts to play in this grand scheme of things, and what we each choose to pursue in our lives, whether we are undergrads, newly graduated, or long since passed that time in our lives. All of us have many ends and beginnings still ahead of us.

Greet each other with a holy kiss: We have an intimacy problem by BRODERICK HOOKER | health & lifestyle editor

these other types of relationships draw their love from Love itself. This is what it means to say “God is love.” The New Testament instructs readers in The only kind of intimacy that we are five separate books to greet each other with comfortable with anymore is sexual intia loving or holy kiss. To our modern, Westmacy. The thought of any other kind tends ern minds, such an intimate gesture should to create a sense of discomfort because sex be reserved for close relatives, or lovers. But and intimacy are so linked in our minds. We in the ancient near east, this was a standard are created for intimacy of all kinds, sexual greeting, and in the context of Christian love, included. Just because we are more comit took on special significance. We have lost fortable with sexual intimacy does not mean any sense of true intimacy, and as a result, we have any true sense of it. Sexual intimaour relationships, mental health and spiritucy means that two become one flesh. But al health have all there is nothing suffered a signifiintimate about cant blow. hook-up culture. Especially for males, a The first and There is nothing certain level of closeness will most important intimate about kind of intimacy automatically create suspicion contraception, a that we have is practice whose that a friendship has a sexual divine intimacy. purpose is to reelement. Fear of intimacy God is not a dismove the greatest tant and imperbetween friends has created vulnerability and sonal force. He is power human a climate of isolation, and in intensely personbeings are given: that isolation people seek al and intensely the creation of relational. The out destructive substitutes life. As importintimacy that exant is it is, this for intimacy, like porn. ists between us kind of intimacy and God is the is reserved for a model for every very specific kind other type. In scripture it is compared to a of relationship, and leaning on it alone to spousal relationship, a fatherly relationship, fulfill our need for connection will always a brotherly relationship and a deep friendleave us unsatisfied. ship. It is all of these things because all of

God is not a distant and impersonal force. He is intensely personal and intensely relational. The intimacy that exists between us and God is the model for every other type. Other types of intimacy are often alien to us. Especially for males, a certain level of closeness will automatically create suspicion that a friendship has a sexual element. Fear of intimacy between friends has created a climate of isolation, and in that isolation people seek out destructive substitutes for intimacy, like porn. Real intimacy demands a certain level of vulnerability, a certain level of sacrifice. Vulnerability exposes our wounds, and leaves us open to getting hurt. This is why we fear it. But if relationships with others is what we desire, nothing less will do. I will be graduating within a few weeks. In my time at Loras, people have seen me at my worst, and I have seen others at theirs. Here are some tidbits of wisdom about intimacy I have learned that you might need to hear: 1. Make room for intimacy with God through prayer. This will feed all of your other relationships. 2. Strive for virtue and have someone you trust hold you accountable to the growth you want to see in yourself. 3. Listen, listen, listen. 4. If you are in a romantic relation-

ship, time with other people is just as important as time together. You need solid friendships for balance. 5. Friendship is the best foundation for romantic relationships. 6. Don’t rush to a level of intimacy you are not comfortable with or ready for. 7. Take time for yourself. Even if you are an extrovert like me, you need occasional solitude to reflect, and recharge your batteries. 8. Learn to recognize toxic relationships, and love those people from a distance if you have to. 9. Be kind to the people you can’t stand. 10. Tell your friends you love them. 11. Pray with people. 12. Get off your damn phone sometimes. 13. Make your home, dorm, or apartment inviting and hospitable. 14. Call your parents. 15. Call some old friends. 16. Most importantly, make a gift of yourself.

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Misunderstandings about chemicals Making by AUDREY MILLER| staff writer

What do you think of when you hear the word “chemical”? Does it elicit a certain type of response? Does it have a positive or negative connotation? If you’re a chemistry major, the word “chemical” may have a very positive connotation; it is what you study and chances are, you like what you study. However, if you’re a nutritionist, the word “chemical” may be the equivalent of a dirty word in your vocabulary. When it comes to food, chemicals have no place in the ingredients list. Right? Wrong! What we forget is that all food is, in essence, chemicals. That is to say: chemicals compose the base of everything we consume. Protein is composed of amino acids (of which there are 22 different molecular structures, linked and arranged to make up what we call protein). Carbohydrates are composed of a variety of different complex molecules — glucose, fructose, maltose, etc. — which all share the elements carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. Fats are composed of long hydrocarbon chains. These are all chemicals; so why are “chemicals” so taboo in nutrition lingo? Here’s a brief example: tartrazine. Or, better known as Yellow No. 5 on your Kraft Mac’N’Cheese ingredients label. Tartrazine, along with many other food dyes, has been associated with hyperactivity in children and cancer in lab animals. Besides Kraft products, it is also found in candy, beverages, and baked goods, in addition to some cosmetics as a colorant. Let’s move on to a few more: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), propyl gallate, and triacetin (glycerol triacetate). All are found in chewing gum, a staple in the average college lifestyle, especially when trying to focus on homework. But these chemicals are a reason to consider giving up that gum habit. In addition to gum, BHA is used in rubber and petroleum products and is “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen,” according to the National Institute of Health. Propyl gallate is generally combined with BHA to act as a preservative, and has shown evidence of acting as an “endocrine disruptor” which affects human hormones. Finally, glycerol triacetate is a plasticizer for chewing gum and other gummy candies. It works to keep food from drying out, and has been recognized as safe by the FDA as a food additive. But it is also found in perfume, cosmetics, and cigarette filters. The chemicals that we hear about on a daily basis are generally synthetic chemicals: things that are added to a

natural product to make them taste a certain way, make them a certain color, or have a longer shelf life. But what about added chemicals that are not synthesized in a lab? Can they still be dangerous? Sodium nitrate is one of these. Sodium nitrate is used in the preservation and cooking of meats like bacon, ham, hot dogs, lunch meat, and smoked fish. It produces the red color that we see when we purchase the meats; otherwise, they would look gray rather than red or reddish brown. Sodium nitrate is found naturally in many vegetables — beets, celery, radishes, lettuce, to name a few — but there is a catch when this compound is found in vegetables. Vegetables also contain ascorbic acid, so when we eat vegetables with sodium nitrate, the ascorbic acid acts to prevent our bodies from metabolizing the nitrate into nitrosamines. These nitrosamine products are considered carcinogenic, so to combat this issue, some meat companies are also adding ascorbic acid to their meat. Preservatives, pesticides, additives … all bad words in nutrition lingo. Some of the examples above are bad chemicals in food. But not all difficult-to-pronounce words on a food’s ingredient list is going to be bad for you. For example, the ascorbic acid we discussed earlier? That’s just another name for Vitamin C. Or what about these chemical names: dextrin, dextrose, fructose, glucose, maltodextrin, maltol, maltose, mannose, muscovado, panocha, saccharose, and sucrose? These are all names of the same thing: sugar. Another example of a difficult-to-pronounce ingredient as something less harmful than we make it out to be is cobalamin. What is cobalamin? Vitamin B12, something we all need. And, of course, my personal favorite chemical additive: dihydrogen monoxide. What is this deadly-sounding chemical? H2O, which is also commonly known as water. The most important takeaway is that not every perceived “chemical” on your food’s list of ingredients is necessarily going to be bad for you. Yes, some food companies out there are intentionally putting not-so-healthy additives in their food for economic purposes. But for the most part, companies are not “out to get you.” They are making sure their products are going to nourish their customers. If you’re really worried, do your research and find out for yourself what’s good and what’s bad. You might be surprised at what you find, and rethink some of your previously negative chemical misconceptions.

Stuff to say before I leave by FRANCIS PATTON| staff writer

To my friends, I thank you for your companionship. Dear Reader, I speak to you in the Classes are better with style of personal address and over people to commiserate with. familiarity, not because I tire of my Thank you for listening to favored genre; Eldritch Absurdism. my weird jokes. Good luck No, I use this clichéd and overwrought on what you do, I know voice for I am to leave this campus you’ll do it well. I hope I look by the end of the month and never to forward to when we can see return, barring several class reunions, each other again and talk accepting the numerous honors that about how we’re doing, what are sure to be awarded to me, and if I’m we’ve done. ever bored and in Dubuque for a day. To the guys who play Due to my incoming departure, I find it music in the dorm showers: necessary to adopt this style for my last Where do you find such confidence that piece of writing to you in that hopes that you think you can and should inflict it shall sound profound and color your your musical taste upon everyone else? remembrance of me as wise, despite the I understand the appeal to playing pettiness and superficiality of the text music while you bathe. However, the within. common idea is to add an ambiance to As I look back upon my four years, comfort of bathing in I think of all the your own home. You things I did not get I would like to thank my have got to know that to say. Sometimes I professors. Over the last your “comfortable regret holding them ambiance” interferes four years, I’ve had a back, be they kind or with everyone else’s wonderful time taking snarky. In the spirit shower? I’m taking a of spection, both classes here. I’ve learned shower, just me and retro and intro, I call my thoughts, when a lot, and I can’t deny into mind the things in come you, with that it’s with your help I might have said your Bluetooth stereo I am where I am today, during the last four system and frankly, and will be tomorrow. years. These thoughts the worst Spotify are most important playlist ever. If you too. They represent carpool with a bunch the purest representations of my inner of people, do you only play your music in monologue, and I hold them all equally your car, or do you also try to play DJ in close to my heart. someone else’s ride? Also astounding is

the way you never play any songs that I like. Now I like a lot of music, a fair amount of everything. But you must be downloading all your playlists from a royalty-free music site, judging by how vague and disappointing it is. I am honestly disappointed by the sheer amount of boring songs you all are listening to. Improve your lives. And finally, I would like to thank my professors. Over the last four years, I’ve had a wonderful time taking classes here. I’ve learned a lot, and I can’t deny that it’s with your help I am where I am today and will be tomorrow. I’m glad to know you all, and eager to maybe see you again. Now that I will be graduated, our relationship will have to change from teacher and student to friend and equal. It feels weird to realize we have known each other for four years. With that amount of time, I would consider us as being on a first name basis. Though we’ve disagreed about many things, I am thankful for your help and guidance. So I say it again, before I leave. Thank you, Andy, Bill, Erin, and Kevin. If anyone asks me where I developed my style and voice, I will do you a favor and tell them I went to UD.

sustainability sustainable by KRISSY JUAREZ| staff writer

College graduation signifies many new opportunities and life changes, which can be equally daunting and exciting. Attempting to figure out what one’s life is meant to look like after Loras College is overwhelming to say the least, not to mention trying to live according to one’s values in the face of major change can seem unworthy of time. However, even though nonviolence and sustainability can be difficult to live in daily practice, being intentional about choices and lifestyles allows oneself to live in better harmony with humanity and creation. Various aspects of American culture, like individualism, have made it so that this type of conscientiousness seems pointless and counterintuitive to social and economic mobility that classifies the Being “American intentional Dream.” In about choices deliberately choosing and lifestyles ethically allows oneself produced to live in better consumer harmony with goods, renewable humanity and resources, or creation. peacemaking strategies and saying “no” to typical methods of approaching conflict, consumerism, and environmental issues, people are seen as “alternative” or “countercultural” instead of just following their conscience. This often happens when good intentioned people are seen by the majority as “going against the grain.” This can heap even more difficulty on a person, but it also allows for a personal and spiritual transformation that is worth it. As the class of 2018 heads off to follow their own paths of peace, whatever that may look like for each person, here are some (hopefully) helpful tips to implement as we head off from Loras College. 1. Spend some time working on self-discovery. Devote energy into attempting to make your life what you want it to look like in How can the upcoming you use months. Do you want to reduce more sustainable your plastic consumption? products in How can you your home? use more sustainable products in your home? Do you want to walk more instead of drive? 2. Implement little steps to actualize these aspirations. Put money aside to buy one nice Fair Trade item, that you know will last a long time. Go without plastic straws, or buy a reusable metal one. When using your car, make the most out of one trip or car pool! 3. Realize that you cannot do it all. Our lives are situated in unjust and unequal structures, that is just a fact. However, that doesn’t mean that we just give up because we can’t be completely sustainable or peaceful all the time. It does mean that you need to take the best steps for yourself, to live in right relationship with others and the earth- whatever that looks like- without being complacent. 4. Share what you’re passionate about and what your goals are with others. Creating a community of those who support you is SO important, and people who care about you will care about the steps you are taking to better your life!

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Sports

A cause worth pitching: Loras, UD teams fundraise for kids with cancer UD and Loras softball teams join efforts for a greater cause by LAUREN FRITZ| sports writer

In an IIAC rivalry match-up, the University of Dubuque Spartans and Loras Duhawks banded together to raise money for the Red Shamrock Foundation. The two teams collected approximately $5,000 for children with cancer. The 2018 Strike Out Cancer games were held at UD. Raffle tickets were sold for chances to win Loras or UD clothing or accessories. In another drawing that raised a significant amount of money, an $800 reclining chair was raffled off. One of the major business donors to the benefit was Sedgwick of Dubuque, who played a 16-inch slow-pitch game between games one and two. Loras and Dubuque also joined in the Dorm-Storm: players went room to room to ask for change from residents for the Red Shamrock Foundation. In game one of the Strike Out Cancer doubleheader, Loras took down UD 8-0 in six innings, on 11 hits with zero photos courtesy of LORAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS errors. Four of the eight runs in game Both softball teams from the University of Dubuque and Loras College put their rivals aside to pose for a picture after a successful one were batted in by Junior DP Melafundraiser to help end childhood cancer. nie Gerbig, who went 3-3 with four RBIs. Junior Hannah Towns went 2-3 with an tans had seven hits and four errors. In the after a big win in the first game. It’s always currently sits at 19-19, good for a go at the RBI for the Duhawks. Three of the eight runs scored by the Duhawks were unearned circle for the Duhawks, first-year Bailey fun to come out and get a sweep against our IIAC Tournament. Bauldauf earned her first win of the season, rivals, especially since it’s my senior year. I As conference play ends, the Du– scored off of errors by the Spartans. Defensively, sophomore pitcher throwing 1.1 innings, with one hit and one knew UD wasn’t going to just give us game hawks landed the fifth seed in the IIAC Emily Reilly threw a complete game (with strike out. Game one pitcher Reilly closed two after being run-ruled in game one, but I tournament, with a record of 7-9. In the first trusted that our offense and defense would round of the IIAC tournament the Duhawks help from the Duhawk defense), striking out game two for her first career save. Offensively, the Duhawks’ bats get it done,” said Lenten. will play the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie four and allowing only five hits, but no runs. Unfortunately, the team his a rut Wolves, a second-year addition to the Iowa After the Sedgwick slow-pitch were led by junior Shannon Coyle, who went game, the Duhawks took game two 7-6 in 3-4 with one RBI, and senior Bria Lenten, after this series, going 2-7 in the next four Conference. The conference tournament will doubleheaders including a single showcase begin May 4 at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, seven innings. The Duhawks had eight hits who went 2-3 with three RBIs. “Our offense was on in game two against the St. Ambrose Bees. Their record IA. and one error in the game, while the Spar-

Destiny in the dirt: Duhawks will graduate 11 key players Seniors are celebrated for setting high program standards by PATRICK COSTELLO| sports writer

Sitting at 22-13, the men’s baseball season is winding down meaning the team will soon shrink due to graduation. This year the Duhawk baseball team is graduating 11 players (Aidan Wojciehowski, Nick Spiess, Ryan Koester, Tyler Tomaka, Brad Schwind, Nolan Even, Thomas Greffly, Robert Hovey, Michael Muto, Danny Weis and Ben Milks), and one student manager (Will Quinn). The seniors have won 70 games thus far during their time wearing purple and gold. In the 2018 season the seniors led the team to extra innings against the University of Iowa, swept Wartburg for the first time since 1995 (the year many of them were born), helped coach Tebon to his 500th career victory as a collegiate coach, and tied an individual single season record for saves (Tomaka). The team has also featured two pitchers who pitched in the prestigious Northwood’s league this past summer (Wojciehowski and Schwind), and two players in the 100 hit club (Koester and Weis). The accomplishments of this class have been well documented, making goodbyes difficult to a class that’s meant so much to the program. “This class has hung in there, have had some grinding seasons,” said Tebon. “They made a big commitment to the program and are a class full of leaders. They worked hard and earned starting spots in the lineup, making themselves the best players they could be. The commitment by these players has allowed us to have a successful season.” Fortunately for the seniors, the season is not quite over yet. This past weekend, the team took the field against archrival UD. “It’s an honor to be able to start game one on senior weekend against rival UD. The job also comes with responsibility, which I gladly accept. This year the IIAC is closely packed, and setting the tone for such an important weekend this late

in the season is important,” said Schwind in anticipation of the game and his final start at Petrakis. The UD Spartans struck early, however, and held the Duhawks in check. The final score was 10-1 UD. Highlights, thought, include junior Austin Konagel extending his streak of reaching base to 32 straight games (every game this season). Game two featured Speiss on the mound. Entering the game, Speiss was 3-1 with a 3.57 era. Saturday afternoon, Speiss and the rest of the pitching staff did their job: they were able to cool off the Spartan offense, allowing only two runs. Unfortunately, the Duhawks offense couldn’t capitalize; they were unable to come up with a timely hit. In total, the Duhawks left 11 runners on base in the second game, and only managed one run in the first inning, off a single by junior Jake Oglesby. So the Duhawks lost game two of the series by a score of 2-1. In the game senior pitchers Milks and Wojciehowski threw five scoreless innings combined, striking out four Spartans and giving up only two hits. Hoping to avoid a sweep, Hovey started game three. This was a heart-breaking battle, as UD struck early, scoring five runs in the first three innings. In the bottom of the fourth, the Duhawks rallied, as Oglesby singled, allowing junior Cole Thompson to score. Then junior Richard Bryza tripled, scoring Koester and Oglesby. In the top of the inning, UD got two runs back off Nolan Even, making the score 7-3 in their favor. Fortunately the Duhawks team didn’t quit. They were able to take the lead, scoring five runs in two innings – making the score 8-7 – while Tomaka held the Spartan offense scoreless over 3.2 innings. “I think there’s nothing that changes with our opponent being UD, but as for senior weekend it was definitely tough to refocus after all the seniors were recognized,” Tomaka said about his approach to the game. “Everyone up and down the roster performed well this weekend, but we were missing some timely hits and plays. I think our focus as a team has to stay on what’s important moving forward. Our goal is to make the tournament, and we are very close to achieving that.”

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Senior outfielder Danny Weis rips a powerful swing here at Petrkis Park down by the Mississippi River. Unfortunately the ball was caught by the cross town rival, University of Dubuque Spartans. Unfortunately it wasn’t to be, as the UD offense struck in the top of the ninth for four runs, making the final score UD 11, Loras 8. Despite these losses, the men still sit fifth in the conference with four games ahead. On Tuesday the Duhawks will head to Storm Lake, IA, to take on Buena Vista at 6 p.m. Their season will conclude with a three game series against Central College in Pella, IA. Regardless of the outcome this weekend, the season is sure to hold some surprises and will have an exciting finish.

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Women’s lacrosse falls to Spartans, ending season short Duhawks fall just shy of .500 by HALEA GRIFFIN| sports writer

The Duhawks’ season ended on Saturday, April 28, with an 11-4 loss against the Aurora University Spartans. They finished in sixth in the conference with a 7-9 overall record and a 5-6 record in the MWLC, the best so far in program history. In the game against the Spartans, the Duhawks held their own during the first half, trailing 3-1 with a goal from senior Katie Kulas. The offense contributed three more goals during the game, with one more coming from Kulas, and a goal each from juniors Sarah James and Renata Veljacic. Throughout the match, the Duhawks led in caused turnovers and draw controls, 18-15 and 10-7 respectively, and kept pace with Aurora’s ground balls, 28-29. In her last career match anchoring the defense, goalie Ashley McGee recorded 13 saves with a .542 save percentage, her second highest of the season, only beaten by her .630 save percentage in the April 19 matchup against the Cornell Rams. photo courtesy of LORAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS “(It) was a fantastic game. We First-year Katlynne Wolf looks downfield during one of the final fought hard, and Aurora definitelacrosse matches in the Rock Bowl for the year. ly didn’t expect us to come out

swinging as hard as we did. We which brought a serious change of worked hard and were grinding scenery and a newfound appreciafor all 60 minutes. It was a solid tion for astroturf. game, things were clicking and it The team was also plagued with was the best that I’ve seen from injuries and illnesses throughout this team all season,” said Head the season, but still worked hard Coach Barbara Vega, despite the and fought hard every single pracloss. In her first season coaching the tice and game. Next year, much of the team Duhawks, Vega has been the first will return, coach to help bring hoping for the Duhawks this further proclose to the MWLC tournament. gram imAt the beginning of the “At the beginseason, we were playing provement. ning of the season, “We have w e w e r e p l a y i n g a lot of individual games, a lot of reala lot of individual but once we got going, ly great talgames,” said Vega, ent coming by the end we were “but once we got in that will going, by the end playing as a while unit. fit well with we were playing as Barbara Vegae o u r e x i s ti n g a whole unit.” head lacrosse coach players,” said The team’s deVega, “We’re termination was unfortunatecrucial in getting shooting for postly losing a season. lot of great individuals who are “The team always had the talent graduating, but it’ll be awesome to get this far, every single player to have so much support and a put in the work, and the biggest great alumni base. We’re excited key was figuring out how to use to see what next year will bring. everybody’s strengths.” The road wasn’t easy, especially It was exciting to be able to play during the last couple of weeks of for a spot in the conference tourthe season while the Rock Bowl nament, and it’ll be a huge motivator for the players to work exrenovations began. The team instead practiced at tra hard in the off season. Rain or the Dubuque Soccer Complex, shine, we still grind.”

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Tennis team punches ticket to Iowa Conference Tournament Loras will take on Wartburg in first round by NATALIE DROESKE| sports editor

With the thick of conference play toward the end of the season, the men’s tennis team has had to play a lot of tennis but it’s come with the reward of Ws. Playing four conference matches in this last week alone, the Duhawks took on Simpson, Central, UD and Wartburg, going 3-1 falling only to Central 6-3. “The victory over UD was a big one for several reasons. It clinched our spot in the conference tournament for a third straight year,” said senior Jason Derby. “In addition, like any sport, it is our cross-town rival and always good to get a victory.” These four matches were played on the new Tucker Tennis Courts giving the guys a spark of the home court advantage. “We played most of last year on the road because we didn’t have our courts, so it’s really nice to be back at home with the Loras crowd cheering for us,” said Janouch. Without changing the lineup much at all since the beginning of the season, the Duhawks have settled into a comfortable rhythm allowing them to stand currently at 13-5 heading into the postseason. “Keeping the lineup consistent, the partners the sames, really lets the guys get to know each and learn how the other plays,” said Janouch. “This has been of our best years, and I think we can make a strong showing in the conference tournament, crossing the Coe bridge when we get there.” Having recently defeated Wartburg 7-2

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Senior Jason Derby rallys back against a University of Dubuque athlete forcing the point. Derby took down the cross-town rival. on Wednesday, April 25, for the first time since 2002, the men are confident heading into the tournament. Coe, however, are 8-0 in conference and 22-5 overall. Should the team continue their winning streak, they will look forward to some strong competition against the Kohawks. With a season of growth and development their respective slots behind them, IIAC

performance will come down to execution. Tournament play is set to begin for the Duhawks on Sunday, May 6. “This season was about bringing it all together. As a team, we lost no one to graduation last year. We knew each other and enjoyed playing together, and this year was about bringing all that experience together to make a move up the conference,”

said Derby. Hoping to make a strong showing at the tournament, the tennis team will then have to say goodbye to two seniors, Kevin Murphy and Derby. “We going to miss our seniors. Kevin’s humor and Jason’s leadership have been a major part of this team, and we’re definitely going to miss that,” said Janouch.

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Duhawks dazzle at Drake Track-and-field team shines at prestigious meet in Des Moines by AARON BROEGE | sports writer

Duhawk Track and Field took a trip to Des Moines this past weekend, as they participated in the Drake Relays. At a premier event for high school, college and professional athletes, the Duhawks showed up to impress with multiple individuals garnering impressive finishes throughout the weekend. Senior Mason Tope had the highest finish of the weekend with a fifth place finish in the 10,000-meter run. His time of 30:42.11 was good enough to surpass the likes of Division I runners, staking his claim in the competition. To continue success in distance events, senior Timothy Sevcik followed up with an 18 place finish in the 5,000 meter run. Against a tough group, Sevcik paced well and had a solid finish amongst the stacked field. In other individual events, senior Kylian Lally finished 13 in the 800 meter run, rivaling his best times while doing so. Senior Bella Solis continued the individual success with a 20 place finish in the 400m hurdles. Loras College relay teams were impressive during the weekend of competition. In the 1600 meter sprint medley, the team of sophomores Tyson Morrison, Shamari Scott, Patrick Mikel, and Lally finished 16 overall. In the 4x400 meter relay, Scott and Morrison teamed up with junior Anakin Hall and Mikel to net an impressive ninth place finish – no surprise for a team used to photos courtesy of JIM NAPRSTEK/ LORAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Right: Junior Taylor Dooley posts a 35.19m javelin throw in Kip Javrin Open on April 27 following the Drake Relays. Below: Duhawk relay team passes the baton in the Drake Relays 4x200m competition on Saturday, April 26.

success. Mikel and Morrison competed with senior Colby Rattenborg and sophomore Jacob Beaton to achieve a 15 place finish in the lightning-fast 4x100 meter relay. While at the Drake Relays, one team made Loras history. The 4x200 meter relay team of Morrison, Scott, Hall, and junior Noah Smith notched a 1:28.91 finish time, good for third in school history. In a season of school records being tested by multiple athletes, this achievement is yet another mark on the board for a dominant Duhawk season. On the distance side, the 4x800 meter relay team of Lally, sophomore Cole Conklin-Little, Jack Carroll, and sophomore Conor Otting notched a 12 place finish. A slightly different combination of Conklin-Little, Mikel, Lally, and Carroll went on to finish sixth in the Iowa college distance medley relay, posting solid numbers against state-wide competition.

On the women’s side, sophomores Terrianna Black, Gabrielle Noland, Solis, and junior Alexis Alt notched an 11th place finish in the 4x100. The team has shown continued improvement, and looks to be a tight conference contender when the conference meet comes around. While Duhawk athletes competed at Drake Relays, others traveled to the Kip Janvrin Open hosted by Simpson College. Junior Taylor Dooley led the way for the Duhawks as she notched a first place finish in the javelin throw. Her distance of 35.19m was dominant over the other competition. Alt, taking a quick break from competing in the Drake Relays, notched a third place finish and a personal best, with a time of 12.52. Her third place finish was accompanied by another third place finish from sophomore Elyse Acompanado, marking a length of 5.43 meters in the long jump. The threes kept coming, as the 4x400 meter

relay team of seniors Rachel Kilburg, Sarah Schoel, junior Brittany McNamara, and first-year Bailey Vance finished with a 4:22.41, good for a third place finish. The day spelled consistency for the Duhawks, as senior Hunter Dunlap and first-year Ryan Rogers finished fifth and sixth in the pole vault. It will be that exact kind of consistency that the Duhawks look forward to as they move forward. Looking ahead, the Duhawks host the Dr. Tucker Open on May 4 right here on campus. Make sure to make your way to the Rock Bowl to support the Duhawks. After the Dr. Tucker Open comes the IIAC Championships. Look for a multitude of top three finishes from athletes we’ve been watching all season long as the Duhawks compete for the conference outdoor track title. Keep up and follow the team on social media and via Duhawks.com for in-the-moment updates.

KEEPING UP WITH KAPPES

NFL Draft: A reflection The 2018 NFL Draft is over. It was here and gone in a flash. Now we are left to look over what our favorite team has done and decide if this year’s James Kappes draft class was a win or a bust. Coming into columnist the draft, there were quarterbacks that were hyped up. Since they’re the centerpiece of a team, we are going to look at who went where. Starting off the draft was Baker Mayfield. Mayfield was picked in the first round, which was no shocker. He came into the draft showing great physical power, but his personality doomed him to drop out of the top 10 picks. Cleveland felt Mayfield had talent that they wanted to tap into. He attended Oklahoma University, was a one time All-American and received the Heisman Trophy last season (2017). Cleveland took him at number one overall, even though they had recently acquired Tyrod Taylor. With Mayfield’s skillset, it wouldn’t be surprising if he was the starter in the early weeks of the season. Playing second fiddle was Sam Darnold. The New York Jets took Darnold at number three overall. The Jets were dying for some quarterback talent. It seems they thought Darnold could be their franchise quarterback. He comes from USC and was a starter the last two seasons. Darnold might be starting early next season, but the Jets also snagged Teddy Bridgewater who was a serviceable quarterback in Minnesota. The competition between Bridgewater and Darnold will be something to keep our eyes on. The next quarterback to be taken in the draft was Josh Allen. He was selected by the other New York team, the Buffalo Bills, who traded up to take Allen at number seven overall. Coming from the University of Wyoming, Allen played in 27 games during his time there. He made two bowl game appearances as well. Next up is Josh Rosen. Rosen was selected at number 10 overall. He was taken by the Arizona Cardinals. Rosen comes from UCLA and played three seasons there. After Carson Palmer got hurt last season, the Cardinals didn’t have a whole lot of talent in the quarterback unit, so the Cardinals were in need of a quarterback. Now that they have acquired Rosen, they look to compliment David Johnson’s skills at the running back position. It also appears that the veteran Larry Fitzgerald will have a talented quarterback throwing to him next season. The final quarterback to be selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft was Lamar Jackson. The Ravens traded up with the Eagles to select the quarterback out of Louisville. Lamar has played at Louisville over the last three years. While playing he earned one All-American and the Heisman in 2016. The Ravens have veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, who has been said to be the week one starter next year. However, this could change. Jackson was one the weakest quarterbacks in this selection, and it makes sense that he was the last to go in the first round. However, this could be wrong and Jackson could strive in the NFL. We will have to wait until next season to find out.

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Senior athletes who left a mark on the Iowa Conference

Women’s Volleyball

Women’s Baskeball

Haley Bergan

Addie Oberman

3 3-time

3 2016-17

All-Conference Team

Women’s Track

All-Conference Team

3 2017 All-Conference Team

All-Academic Team

Athletes

Women’s Soccer Lauren Bolnius 3 2-time All-Conference Team

Megan Brant

All-Conference Team

Kelly Minear

3 2-time USTFCCA

Senior

3 2015-16

Women’s Cross Country

Rachel Kilburg

Outstanding

Cyerra Hutchins

n Editor’s note: As of publication early Wednesday morning, May 2, many of the All-Conference teams have not yet been announced for 2018 spring sports. The Iowa Conference Outdoor Track Championships also have yet to be held. We regret the inability to recognize several Duhawks who are on the verge of earning accolades in the coming weeks.

Sydney Wright n 3-time All-Conference Team n 2017 United Soccer Coaches All-Region n 2017 CoSIDA First Team Academic-All American n 2016 NSCAA Scholar All-Region and All-American n 2016 NSCAA All-North Region Team

Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Kim Breaux

3 Second Team

All-MWLC (2015)

Ike Casey

Kylian Lally

3 2015-16 All-

Conference Team

Brien Nugent

ence Team

3 2017 NCAA All-American 3 2016-17 All-Conference Team

Conference Team

Gretchen Schutz

David Hayes

Thomas Priewe

ence Team

ference Team

3 2-time All-Confer-

Maura Walsh

3 2-time All-Confer-

ence Team 3 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-American

3 2016-17 All-Con-

Men’s Basketball Justin Busch

3 2015-16 All-

Conference Team

Natalie Shannon

3 2016-17 All-

Conference Team

3 2-time All-Conference Academic Team

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Senior athletes who left a mark on the Iowa Conference Wrestling

Awais Arain 3 2-time

All-Conference performer

Football

Michael Triplett

Jimmy Davis

3 3-time

3 2-time

All-Conference performer

Mason Tope

Bob Brophy 3 2017

All-Conference Team

Greg Cybulski

Track

n 2018 All-American at NCAA Division III Indoor Championships n 2018 Iowa Conference 5K champion n 2017 USTFCCA All-Region

3 2017

All-Conference Team

Josh Schulte

3 2017 CoSida

Academic All-American 3 2017 Academic All-District 3 2015 All-Conference Team

Cross country

n 2017 IIAC Most Valuable Runner n 3-time All-Conference Team n 2016 Central Region Athlete of the Year n 2016 USTFCCCA All-Region

Mason Quigley 3 2017

All-Conference Team

Men’s Soccer Ike Bruns

3 4-time

All-Conference performer 3 2016 NSCCA All-Region

Spencer Moore 3 4-time

All-Conference performer 3 2016 NSCCA All-Region

Jacob Peterson

3 2017 All-Con-

ference Team 3 2-time United Soccer Coaches All-Region 3 2016 USA DIII Soccer Team

Outstanding

Brien Nugent 3 2-time All-

Conference Team 3 2016 USTFCCCA All-Region

3 2017 All-Amer-

ican Honors 3 2017 USTFCCA All-Region

Gerrand Moody 3 NCAA

Division III Indoor Championships qualifier (2018) 3 2017 USTFCCA All-Region

Baseball

Ryan Koester 3 2016

All-Conference Team

3 2-time

All-Conference (2016-2017)

Men’s Cross Country ence Team 3 2016 USTFCCA All-Region

Kylian Lally

Pete Leinenweber

Athletes

3 2017 All-Confer-

Men’s Track & Field

Men’s Golf

Senior

Justin Adams

Timothy Sevcik 3 3-time

All-Conference Team 3 3-time USTFCCA All-Academic Team 3 2017 COSIDA Academic All-American

Men’s Tennis Jason Derby

3 2-time All-Con-

ference Singles 3 2017 All-Conference Doubles 3 2017 ITA Academic Award

Integrity. Integration. Achievement. Character.

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A Year of Memories

A lot of pictures come past our radar throughout each year, but unfortunately, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t include all of them in every issue. Here are just a few snaps from our photographers and other Duhawks who have sent images our way. Hopefully, they give you a chuckle. Thanks for a great year; hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to many more to come.

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