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Native pastor illustrates unique, Cavanaugh circular worldview of indigenous encourages He emphasizes the importance that cultures and beliefs have on worldviews by cassandra busch | executive editor

rest of the world and explained the fundamental problem with this inquiry.

On Friday, Oct. 21, Jim Bear Jacobs “The premise of this question is very spoke about “Contrasting Indigenous and ‘othering.’ It also generalizes native peoWestern Worldviews” in a free presentaple,” Jacobs said. tion open to both the Loras community To explore this question fully however, and public in the Arizona Room in the he emphasized that one has to go back to ACC from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The event was the beginning — the very start of it all. sponsored by the Kucera Center and the One of Jacobs’ primary discussions was Loras Literary Society. Jacobs is a pastor centered on the differences between the of the Church of All Nations in the Twin two creation stories found in the Bible: Cities and a member of the Mohican NaGenesis 1 and Genesis 2. Jacobs offered tions. He resides outside of Minneapolis that Genesis 2 was the creation story that with his family. native people align themselves with, for a Eric Anglada, Coordinator of Ecolog- number of reasons. Historians believe that ical Programming at Sinsanawa Mound, Genesis 2 was actually the first creation introduced Jacobs and story written, and is the event. Anglada inprobably one that was vited attendees to also Jacobs left his conceived from the approach himself if prehistoric era. Jacobs listeners with the they were interested in believes that this stoencouragement to attending a conference ry was first told by a titled “Native Voices: listen to the stories woman because of the Spirit, Place and Heallanguage used which of the past with the ing” to take place on draws upon the anstoryteller in mind, Saturday, Oct. 22, from cient tradition of the 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. remembering that midwife. at Sinsanawa Mound.

When God digs His every person has Jacobs will be one of the hands into the Earth their own biases four speakers presentto draw man up from and perspectives ing at the conference. the clay, he breathes Jacobs then took the that influence how the breath of life into podium, introducing man’s nostrils, similar the tale is told.

He himself in Mohican as to how midwife’s in has his own unique and greeting the crowd the old tradition would in front of him. He experspective, which have sucked the plugs plained how he grew up from baby’s noses if allows him to meld Pentecostal, and how he they were still blocked and contextualize is now a pastor for the after emerging from Church of All Nations. his believes coming the womb. Also, in This explanation of his Genesis 2, man is crefrom the framework religious background set ated, followed by the of a native culture. the framework for the rest of creation, endrest of his talk, which ing with the creation of focused on differences woman, which suggests on religious views between native people that in this tale woman is the perfection of and Western ones. He clarified that there creation. are many differences between individual There are many differences between indigenous tribes, and it can be dangerous both chapters, and Jacobs suggested that to make assumptions and generalizations in Genesis 1, man comes as the last step of of “all natives.” He said that for the pur- creation because he is the perfection of all poses of this specific presentation that he that God makes. This is a contributing facwould be doing just this, in offering a sim- tor to why man has a superiority complex plified explanation to contrast the Western and believes that he has dominion over all and indigenous worldviews. of the creation that came before him.

Jacobs emphasized the importance of He said that he is often asked about the difference between the native view and the acknowledging who the storyteller is in

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any given narrative.

“Suddenly, when things are written down, the storyteller can be lost,” Jacobs said, explaining one of the downsides to written word. The Western culture writes their stories down, preserving them but also causing them to become stagnant.

Meanwhile, native culture focuses on the tradition of oral storytelling, which allows the tales to breathe and have life throughout the course of history. Western civilization prefers things to be linear and oppositional, and thinks this way in every aspect of life. Native civilizations think in the circular, and harmonically.

Jacobs left his listeners with the encouragement to listen to the stories of the past with the storyteller in mind, remembering that every person has their own biases and perspectives that influence how the tale is told. He has his own unique perspective, which allows him to meld and contextualize his beliefs coming from the framework of a native culture as well as an Evangelical one in his pastoral work.

Many people do not agree with this method, surprisingly the majority of these opponents being native people themselves that have been raised as colonized Christians. However, Jacobs continues to go on telling his stories how he believes they should be told.

social change by caitlin hansen | staff writer

Last Friday, Oct. 28, Campus Ministry CORE team welcomed associate professor of social work Brad Cavanaugh as part of the Holy Spirits and Biblical Brews series.

Cavanaugh spoke to Duhawks and community members on the topic of Effective Social Change.

Cavanaugh started his discussion by stating that he believes all social issues can be fixed. He then encouraged everyone present to consider situations where humanity had overcome injustice of some sort, helping tables along with the discussion.

For example, each table discussed topics such as how smallpox was eradicated and how it can be a model for future developments. When the vaccine for smallpox was discovered, people were afraid of it and did not want to be vaccinated. The deadly disease was finally eradicated from nature in 1979 despite having found a vaccination in 1796, taking over 200 years to eliminate the disease.

After addressing these issues, Cavanaugh related this to modern social issues.

Since he was the closing event of Pro-life Week, this was one of the topics that he focused on. Despite this, Cavanaugh did not just focus on abortion.

“I thought that it was super neat that Brad drew in information about Pro-life Week and had us discuss specifically abortion, but (he) pointed out that being prolife is not just being anti-abortion,” said junior Cheyenne Secor, vice president for Duhawks for Life.

Cavanaugh specifically presented ideas on how being pro-life is caring for the dignity of the human person throughout all stages of life. Throughout this event, Cavanaugh was really engaging and got the audience thinking.

“I enjoyed his openness to new ideas and his encouragement to discuss with people who oppose your ideas to help find a better solution,” said first-year Ben Colwell.

Those who attended Holy Spirits and Biblical Brews and participated in Cavanaughs’ discussion left with something to reflect on. He encouraged everyone to do their part in changing the world. Everyone has the responsibility to engage with the social issues surrounding them, find the facts, and make a difference.

Dubuquers flock to farmers market 1 last time by brennan pivnicka | staff writer

This past Saturday, Oct. 29, marked the final outdoor iteration of the Dubuque Farmers Market. The oldest of such ongoing markets in Iowa, this year marks the 171st anniversary of the initiation of the community-wide activity.

A variety of people attend the farmers market throughout the year, such as families, older couples, and college students during the fall and spring. In addition to being the first and oldest, the market is also the only one in the state that lasts all season long, as it moves to its indoor location at 11th and Locust for the winter months.

With well over a hundred vendors participating, ranging from local businesses to independent farmers, the market has also integrated several new concepts over recent years. The most prominent of these has been the Double-Up Food Bucks program; with the purchase of $10-worth of tokens usable within the market, customers also receive an additional $10 worth of tokens for use at produce vendors. This pro-

gram has allowed for $4,000 for fresh produce purchased by low-income community members on SNA. In keeping with an on-and-off tradition over the years, the final outdoor market featured a number of Halloween-based activities for kids, who could “trick-or-treat” at many of the vendors who gave out candy and prizes. Other activities such as pumpkin painting, fun pictures, and a drawing for eight prize bags donated by Dubuque Main Street and other vendors were also available.

The Dubuque Farmers Market has been a hallowed tradition in the community for countless years, and in addition to an economic aspect it has also served to strengthen the abilities of independent businesses and provided a social environment to bring members of the community closer together. Its countless years of existence have been fondly remembered by its patrons and market-goers, and the outdoor market’s return in the spring of 2017 will be widely anticipated.

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A vendor at the Dubuque Farmers Market showcases his produce. The market will return outdoors in the spring.

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Pro-life speaker promotes productive discussion Jay Watts discusses how to positively approach and discuss abortion in dialogue during Pro-Life Week On Thursday, Oct. 27, Duhawks for Life and Dubuque County Right to Life hosted pro-life speaker Jay Watts to speak on how to productively approach the issue of abortion. As the vice president of Life Training Institute, Watts trains people around the country and the world.

“Abortion, objectively speaking, is one of the most important issue of our age, and no one likes talking about it,” Watts said at the beginning of his talk.

Watts suggested three mistakes that people make when trying to have the conversation about abortion, and all stem from one question: what are the unborn? This question should answer whether the issue of abortion is morally wrong or morally nothing at all.

“Because, if they matter,” Watts said, “that is 60 million times that we (the US) have specifically chosen to end human life…that’s whole nations of people wiped out.”

The first mistake Watts presented is to assume they are not human before arguing. While many pro-life people believe the fetus is a human being, those on the pro-choice side may disagree.

The second mistake is drop abortion to the level of a preference claim. Many tell him that if he doesn’t like abortion, then he shouldn’t involve himself with it. However, Watt says there is a great difference between a preference of what someone likes and what is morally right or wrong. With that said, someone cannot say they prefer to kill human life. If the fetus is a human, Watts argues that abortion should be in the category of objective wrongs like rape and child abuse where the issue is decidedly morally wrong.

Thirdly, many people make assertions when talking about abortion. One such assertion is people, specifically women in regards to abortion, have the right to choose. To counter this, Watts made his own assertion by saying that women have the right to take. However, the question that follows must be “take what?” Similarly, the issue of choice with abortion must be asked “choose what?”

The second half of Watts’ presentation revolved around the science and philosophy of abortion. To start, Watts explained how embryologists believe the fetus is a whole, distinct and living human organism since the moment of fertilization. The only embryologists who argue this fact

Despite physical changes, despite changing societal expectations, despite anything that can change during a human life, that human is still the same individual. The only thing humans have equally that will never change is a shared humanity.

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are those experimenting on early embryos.

One argument these scientists and pro-choice advocates make is the embryo can’t be a human because it still has the opportunity to become twins and, therefore, it may not be one organism but two. However, something living and of that species had to form before twining could occur.

Within the area of philosophy, Watts used the example of a timeline. Are people the same individuals at six years old as they are at 60? Most would argue yes. Changes have occurred, but their identity as an individual will not

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change. Going back to before birth, he asked the same question.

“From the moment you come into existence until the moment you die, what you are never changes,” Watts argued. Despite physical changes, despite changing societal expectations, despite anything that can change during a human life, that human is still the same individual. The only thing humans have equally that will never change is a shared humanity.

“If we ground it in anything else, it will always change, and our value will always change,” Watts stated.

To preface his conclusion, Watts explained how history shows the dominant group constantly undermining the equality and dignity of others such as those of other races and religious through slavery and ostracization. Every time, the subordinate groups gained recognition for their shared humanity. Watts concluded his presentation by asking one last question.

“What are the chances that for the first time ever, we have finally found a case where we can defend the way we treat them?”

One of the Supreme Court justices said during the Roe vs. Wade court case, which legalized abortion, that he wanted to spare the US from having the argument about whether there is human life in the womb.

“We ought to have had it then, so we have to have it now,” Watts concluded.

For more information on Life Training Institute or to contact Watts for questions or challenges, visit prolifetraining.com.

Meet the new Loras employee

Why did you choose Loras?

People were driving from Dubuque and Galena for this cancer treatment.

So I asked myself, why not bring a cancer treatment to them instead? The Loras kinesiology program accepted that I wanted to create this program here, and so I accepted the job.

What kind of cancer program will you create at Loras?

It will be called Loras Cares Lab. We will look at how physical activity can improve a cancer patient’s prognosis, prevent cancer, and improve their quality of life.

What advice do you have to students taking your classes?

Read! That is how we learn. At the end of the day, if you want to do well you have to keep up in your reading.

What is a fun fact about you that not a lot of people know?

I was invited to go to San Francisco to have a jam session with Metallica. We hung out all day, cooked out, went to the studio, and played in the concert.

Keith Thraen-Borowski SPECIALTY: Assistant professor of kinesiology.

EDUCATION: Degrees from Illinois Sate University, University of Madison, and fellowship at Harvard.

HOMETOWN: Chicago, IL FAMILY: Married with fouryear-old son, Finnegan.

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Students eat up visit from popular novelist

Amy Reichert discusses her food-centered books and various aspects about being a published author by ashley pudil | news editor

Last Thursday, Oct. 27, popular novelist Amy Reichert visited Loras College to discuss her writing, publishing, and most recently published books.

Hosted by the Loras College Literary Society, Reichert’s discussion was well-attended

by English majors and professors alike and provided an opportunity for everyone to ask her about her writing process, her journey to becoming a published author, and the connections she has to her novels.

Reichert’s two most well-known works, “The Coincidence of Coconut Cake” and “Luck, Love, and Lemon Pie,” revolve around the use of food to tell a story. She explained to the audience how major holidays and family traditions often include

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food, and how she uses agent and a publisher, those scenarios, charand revise her books If you are going to write, you before getting to where acters, and ideas to start her writing; the result is need to read books that relate she is today. a book that is intriguing “The biggest thing I to what you’re writing- that for all ages to read. had to learn was how helps you become a better “Food will always be a to write a book. I had to major part of my books,” reader and writer as a whole. learn how to tell stories, Reichert said. so I studied ways differAmy Reichert ent authors do that,” ReEven though writing author books about food may ichert said. seem easy on the surWhile starting to write face, the path to a pubcan be time-consuming lished writer is not as smooth as one might for any author who wishes to be published, Rethink. During her talk, Reichert explained ichert made sure to emphasize that the writing how she never thought she was going to be a and editing process is something that should writer. Once she decided to take on the task, be enjoyed. Her two main books are set in Wisshe had to learn the art of writing, find an consin, specifically Milwaukee, which is a town

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special to her.

“The first draft of my stories are for me.

When I write my first draft, that’s the story I want to tell my readers,” Reichert added.

“There’s a craft to writing in genres too, so I’m still learning how to write that.”

The discussion covered anything from favorite foods to authors and books. The ultimate takeaway from the discussion, however, was Reichert’s a message for those who look to hopefully become published authors or work with an English degree.

“If you are going to write, you need to read books that relate to what you’re writing- that helps you become a better reader and writer as a whole. But regardless what genre you write, you should write what you enjoy- that will bring you success in the long run.”

Duhawks differentiate themselves on Make a Difference Day by anneMarie elsinger | staff writer

Make a Difference Day (MADD) is a day where people nationwide assist seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans. It is a way for community members to ‘pay it forward’ and provide for people in need. Services included light or heavy duty chores around the home, yard work projects, socializing and being present to homeowners, or weatherization activities.

The Andrew Connolly Make a Difference Day was named in 2013 after a veteran who had been served by community members in previous years.

Connolly’s family said, “We appreciated all the time people gave to help our father out. It really made a difference in our lives.”

After he passed away, they decided to give back by coordinating an Andrew Connolly Day of Service in 2011. Later they teamed up with Black Hills Energy to create Make a

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Difference Day. The day began with coffee, donuts, and a pep-rally at Presbyterian Westminster Church on University Avenue. The family spoke about the history behind this special day. Loras had several teams who partici-

Family Weekend schedule Friday, Nov. 4 ~Family Weekend Mass: 4:30 p.m. Christ the King Chapel. All faith traditions are welcome! ~“Pluto — Revenge of the Dwarf Planet”: 7 p.m. Heitkamp Planetarium. Seniors Zach Schroeder and Marshall Jackson will present. They will take a look at the most recent pictures of the planet, and explain the downgrade to a dwarf planet. ~Kid Ace: Magician & Illusionist: 8 p.m. Marie Graber Ballroom, Alumni Campus Center. No prior reservation or ticket is necessary. Admission is free for all

Saturday, Nov. 5 ~Loras College Bookstore open: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. ~Parent Information Session: 10 a.m. Mary Alexis Room in the Alumni Campus Center. Parents will receive an update on campus and answers to any questions they may have. Some of the administrative team will be there to present. ~Family Weekend Tailgate: 11 a.m. Smyth Turnaround.

There is lunch, activities, music, and more. Lunch for adults is $6.75, children (ten and under) $5, and students $6.75 (or a meal swipe). ~Loras v. University of Dubuque football game: 1:00 p.m.

Rock Bowl Stadium. Admission is $6.00 for adults; $5.00 for age 55 and over, $3.00 for students (kindergarten through college; five and under is free. Loras faculty, staff, and students are free with Loras IDs. ~Family Weekend Mass: 4:30 p.m. Christ the King Chapel. All faith traditions welcome!

Sunday, Nov. 6 ~Special Family Weekend Eucharist: 10 a.m. Christ the King Chapel. All faith traditions welcome! Members of the Loras Chamber Singers and Bella Voce will be leading the celebration’s songs.

There will be a special blessing for families as well. ~Loras College Bookstore open: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

pated through different organizations. The picture above is of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps members throughout Dubuque.

Senior Josh Bird, Loras AmeriCorps member, loved MADD because it allowed him to step out of his comfort zone.

“It was an awesome experience,” Bird said. “I would definitely recommend this day of service to others, and the unique thing about MADD is the fact that it truly allows you to form bonds with complete strangers. “ “My favorite part was seeing just how many people are donating their time to help others in our community,” Loras graduate Luis Sanchez explained. “Whether it was raking leaves and fixing vents or cleaning a garden, it was all done to better serve our community!”

The opportunity to help other people with activities most people take for granted was gratifying for many people.

“You do not know how much this means to me,” said an elderly woman helped by the Loras College Breitbach team. “I was not going to call and then I realized I really cannot do this myself anymore. I hate feeling helpless, but your kindness has really made today worth it.”

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Opinion

The Lorian Nov. 3, 2016

A last-minute case for Mike Maturen

by BRODERICK HOOKER

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ith less than a week left until the election, a vast majority of voting Americans have made their choice. On Nov. 8, either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will be our president, and at this point it is more and more likely that Clinton will win.

“Fivethirtyeight” gives Clinton a 79.0% chance of winning. With the results of election all but decided, why would anyone vote for a third party? With next to zero chance of winning and a guarantee of a wasted vote, why bother?

Even so, third parties are having a concrete influence on this election. Evan McMullin, a #NeverTrump conservative, might win Utah with no electoral experience. Trump and Clinton are both under some form of investigation. If there has been a year for third parties, this is it.

Enter Mike Maturen. The salesmen and semi-professional magician running

under a party no one has heard of -- the American Solidarity Party. Who in their right mind would advocate for him? I would. Voting is an expressive act more so than it is a deciding factor. The Electoral College picks presidents, and when we vote for the major parties we give our tacit approval of its choice. Third parties, despite their lack of electoral success, have long been a feature, not a bug, within American politics. They hold a definite sway over policy and can signal public opinion, even from outside office.

The Republican Party, for instance, began as one of many antislavery third parties, and eventually replaced the Whigs as the major rival to the Democrats.

The Prohibition Party helped get a constitutional amendment passed. And now, there is a third party to represent just about every nominal interest and faction there is. But these competing groups’ wants and needs aren’t harmful to

Pluralism: Together but not the same

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here has been much discussion of pluralism in this publication over the last few issues, most of which has arisen from an article written by sophomore Matthew Kuboushek. I believe his argument and proposal have both been misunderstood. I wish to both correct these misunderstandings and defend his argument, as well as make my own proposal.

Kuboushek’s proposal is that each religion ought to be able to make absolute truth claims and that the honest debate flowing naturally from this should be encouraged. He defines pluralism as the idea that all religions ought to not be critiqued, or at least defended as equal, which interferes with said honest debate. Kuboushek says nothing about infringing on freedom of religion or discriminating based on religion, just that we ought to call a spade a spade even when we are discussing religion.

Two responses were published in the Oct. 13 issue of The Lorian, each of which offered a different refutation of Kuboshek’s argument. One, “The problem with religious purism,” by alum Jim Earles, argues that since there is no incontrovertible proof that any one religion is true, each religion could be said to be true enough and that, “The human family is too large and diverse for one religion.” In senior Casey Flack’s article, “We are better together,” Mr. Flack claims that argument and debate only increase division in the world and do not bring us closer to the truth.

First, not all religions are equally true. They cannot be. While there may be not be incontrovertible proof regarding any of them, they make contradictory claims. For example, Christianity claims Jesus is the Son of God, while all other faiths claim he is not the Son of God. Jesus cannot both be the Son of God and not the Son of God; either Christianity is right or all other faiths are, at least in this regard.

There cannot both be one earthly life followed by either damnation or eternal life, as Christianity claims, and a reincarnation resulting in multiple earthly lives followed by something else, as Hinduism claims. (Forgive me, I am no great scholar of Hinduism.)

Either Christianity is true or Hinduism is; they cannot both be. Notice, I neither claim that Christianity is true nor that Hinduism is, I merely assert that they cannot both be true.

Furthermore, religions can all be true where they agree and that agreement is in the truth. For example, many religions espouse some form of the

Villainizing and polarization do not have to be byproducts of debate if we refuse to let them be.

Golden Rule; they can all be true in this regard.

Flack claims that arguing about religion is disrespectful and places the self above others. I disagree. Flack places this argument in the context of the ‘self’ as a possessor of special knowledge. This has not been the case in my debates with Kuboushek, in which we both have conceded points to the other while not only maintaining but strengthening our friendship.

While it may seem impossible to have a charitable debate in the current political climate, I can assure you it is possible. Villainizing and polarization do not have to be byproducts of debate if we refuse to let them be.

Furthermore, love requires working for the good of the other, including their betterment in the next life. I know that if I should avoid eating beef in order to have a better next life, I would certainly want my hypothetical Hindu friend to tell me so. I may not believe him. I may be irritated by him.

But I would appreciate his concern.

Earles insists that this time spent arguing is not spent in the sincere practice of our faith, but I disagree.

My own Christian faith, if none other, requires me to love the other and to will their good, which includes their salvation. I think, though, that Flack and I are closer to an agreement than we realize. Flack even quotes Eboo Patel, saying, “We have to save each other.” And I believe that concern, that desire to save each other, ought to be at the heart of any debate about religion.

I propose that we should acknowledge that, while we are together, we are not the same. We should not be afraid to use absolute truth claims while debating and discussing religion. I believe that it is possible to do this while respecting all, and I think that Flack and I generally agree that respectful dialogue is preferable to open strife. I simply believe that our differences must be as much a part of this dialogue as our similarities. Most importantly, I believe that we must acknowledge the value of the other in all of our interactions.

Beyond this, the ASP represents a balance on the ideological split that has not historically had a presence in American politics. democracy – they strengthen it.

The American Solidarity Party is only five years old. In Sept., their Facebook page had 3,000 likes, and now, at the end of Oct., they have over 5,000. At that rate, by the next election, it could be competitive with more mainstream third parties that do hold elected positions at local levels all over the country. So no, this won’t be the year the ASP wins the White House, but it shows promising growth. The goal is to be winning local

elections by the next election cycle.

Beyond this, the ASP represents a balance on the ideological split that has not historically had a presence in American politics. The Republicans are socially and economically conservative.

The Democrats are socially and economically liberal. The Libertarians, generally speaking, are socially liberal and economically conservative. The ASP is socially conservative and economically liberal. This election, for them, is a publicity election, and every vote in their favor is a signal to the ruling class that those ideals represent a large portion of the electorate.

Before you vote, do your research on federal and local candidates. Vote for the candidates you actually agree with. Vote with your conscience as much as your intellect. If we all did this, perhaps we wouldn’t be facing a choice between two different species of criminal.

How social is social media, really?

by CASSANDRA BUSCH | executive editor

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t’s easy to blow off the impact that social media has on our lives. In the past, I’ve found myself thinking that I’m not addicted, or that I could not look if I didn’t want to. I could quit social media altogether, but for practical reasons I can’t because there are so many organizations that I am a part of that rely on social media to communicate. This is the easy thing to do: to rationalize my usage. So, is social media really a necessary part of my life?

The answer is no, probably not. If someone really needed to contact me, they could reach me through e-mail, text or a good old fashioned phone call. This campus isn’t that big either: they could also just look for me in person, or drop a letter in my mailbox. Social media isn’t a necessity, but is a luxury of convenience and entertainment. After coming to this conclusion, I thought about how social media is impacting my life.

I have to say, I don’t always have the best self-control when it comes to social media. If I see a recipe on Facebook, I’ll probably share it, even though chances are more than likely that I will never even attempt to make it. Late night tweeting of song lyrics? Yup, I do that too. I Instagram too much, Snapchat things of my life that no one probably cares about, etc. Things that we’re all probably guilty of doing at some point. But besides this overzealous oversharing, I think the bigger impact on me is made by what I’m looking at. I scroll through the feeds and see other people’s lives and immediately feel inadequate. Sure, I’m happy for everyone that seems happy! But there’s also that part of me, that feels lesser about my own life and my own posts when I see how much shinier and brighter everyone else’s seem to be. And that shouldn’t be the case.

Social media is a showcase of the highlights of your life, the moments that you want everyone to see. I don’t

Instagram videos of me stumbling still half-asleep on Friday mornings to class in my leggings and jean jacket, yet again.

And I don’t post Facebook statuses of the days I feel insecure, insignificant or just plain exhausted. We want people to see our best sides, not the times that we’re struggling. And even with this knowledge, I still find myself feeling that familiar sensation of envy and insecurity.

This brings me to my final point: the dissolution of sincere and authentic relationships. Now, I’m not saying that social media is directly responsible for break-ups or the ending of friendships in our world today. However, I’m definitely beginning to see at least a connection between the two. Social media allows us to hold onto our pasts, and those that are in it. We see our exes and friends from years ago, and it makes us wonder how our lives would be different if they were still in them. We see other people’s relationships and lives and feel like ours could be better. Social media drives our desire for competition and to be the best. We constantly see things that we don’t have, and it makes us question the decisions we’ve made for our lives.

And then, there’s actual interaction on social media. Are these legitimate and healthy interactions? It’s so much easier to take the easy way out and talk to someone online rather than in person.

We hide behind the things we say online.

Flirting now is deciphered through likes and friend requests and Facebook messages. Rejection seems less scary if it’s faced behind a screen. But I also think that all of this digital interaction is making us miss out on the genuine human connection and interaction that we are all starving for. Nothing will ever replace being in the presence of another human being, and having a heartfelt conversation. Just you and another person, discussing ideas, hopes and fears, dreams for the future. Social media will only take us so far.

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Opinion

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Loras should detach itself from the agenda of Dubuque County Right to Life most difficult decisions of their life are the same ones who refuse to give Syrian ubuque County Right to Life children refuge from war.

(DCRTL) uses the Church to This is an organization which goes further its political agenda. into Catholic schools and lectures fourth Its disgusting tactics of fear, guilt graders on the horrors of abortion, and suppression of women’s rights systematically instilling fear in children. are a scourge on the Church and any The organization spent years protesting institution who associates itself with it. the Planned Parenthood in Dubuque, The Church believes that all life is trying to intimidate and demean women sacred from an unborn fetus, to the from accessing the free clinic, which Guatemalan immigrant, to the murderer many of them desperately needed for on the death row. It seeks to uphold basic medical help. the simple teaching that all people are Defending life is an honorable thing endowed with dignity. to do. Cloaking your political agenda DCRTL does not believe this. It picks in the cloth of the Church is not. There and chooses who has dignity and who is not a single event on the agenda for does not. It seems many of the same “Pro-Life Week” at Loras dedicated people who pound the pulpit in defense to anything except the eradication of of life on Sunday abortion. Not helping are the very ones immigrants, not ending Dubuque County Right the death penalty, not who demand that immigrants be kept helping young mothers. to Life (DCRTL) uses out on Monday.

Like it or not, abortion is the Church to further Those who damn a right, guaranteed by the its political agenda. women to hell for Constitution of the U.S. making one the I am immensely

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by FRANZ BECKER

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Defending life is an honorable thing to do.

Cloaking your political agenda in the cloth of the Church is not. proud to be associated with Loras College, but when it affiliates itself with an organization that is nothing more than an arm of conservative politics it troubles me. Loras should be in the business of upholding the teachings of Jesus Christ, but abortion was not one of them. Christ stopped the jeering crowd from stoning the sinful woman.

What Christ meant by defending life was welcoming strangers, feeding the hungry and helping the sick, not harassing teenage girls, brainwashing children or shutting down free clinics for poor and vulnerable women. It is beneath an honorable academic institution to associate itself with such an organization.

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y the time this edition of the Lorian runs, it will be Nov. 3, and only five days before Election Day, Nov. 8. And, if you’re able to read this, you can probably register to vote in the state of Iowa—an important swing state in the election.

Dallas Knapp upcoming I’ve already voted and voted for Hillary when I did, and I wouldn’t be doing my part if I didn’t try one last time to persuade however many of you reading this I can to vote the same; likewise if I didn’t try to persuade those of you reading this and choosing not to vote to, at the very least, cast a ballot and contribute your voice to the national conversation in this election.

Heard pretty much every election is some variation of “the upcoming election is the most important election in American history,” and it’s almost always an exaggeration. Rick Perry, during his speech announcing the suspension of his presidential campaign, said very much the same thing in September of last year.

What happens on the night of Nov. 8, no matter what anyone says, is not an election which will determine the future of the U.S. The only impact the president will have on our country’s politics will be the frame in which our politics changes, but not how our politics

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will change. No, the future of the U.S. will be determined by what happens after election night.

It’s been said that Democracy is the form of government which the people get what they deserve, and I think that true. Good governance is only carried out by good public officials, and good public officials only come about when they are elected by good American people. In recent times it has been more popular to hold a cynical view of our government and have become disengaged from the political process as a result. As a result, so many good people choose to sit on the political sidelines in disillusioned disgust rather than participate in our electoral process—and look at what has happened as a consequence. Obstructionism and inaction has become the Washington status quo as a result of a loud cynical minority who have been elected and have thrived due to the absence of good people putting an end to bad governance.

Which brings me back to my original goal of motivating ya’ll to get to the polls and vote for Hillary, but casting a ballot in the very least. Because, as I mentioned earlier, there are two visions for America each candidate embodies. Donald Trump wants to “Make America Great Again” by reverting to some golden age of Pax Americana’s past, and closing the door on a diverse, cosmopolitan American future. Hillary stands for just the opposite and has routinely emphasized the importance diversity has in the American experience.

So ask yourself this: do I believe in an America

Your two options are to either vote for the candidate planning for another American century, or to vote for the candidate too busy reminiscing about the last American century to do the same. where we can all get along despite our differences, where we find the common ground which binds us together as a people rather than focusing on only the differences which wedge us apart; or do I believe in an America under attack from threats all around us which demand immediate, forceful, and uncompromising responses? If the former, you must vote for Hillary. If the latter, then you’ll probably end up voting Trump.

Look, this election is not a choice between two evils—it’s a choice between two Americas. Your two options are to either vote for the candidate planning for another American century, or to vote for the candidate too busy reminiscing about the last American century to do the same.

Voting for Hillary is voting for good governance. What “good governance” means, however, will be decided by the good people of America who re-engage — rather than disengage — with the political system starting Nov. 9. So be a good citizen and have your voice be heard!

Nov. 3, 2016

Arbeit Macht Frei Pro-life means more than just being anti-abortion, but concerns respect for ALL life

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by ALEX KRUSE | staff writer

bove the entrance to Auschwitz, Dachau, and other Nazi labor camps, stands a wrought iron sign created by those who were imprisoned in the camp. The sign states, “Arbeit Macht Frei,” which translates to “Work Sets You Free.”

Near Pro-life Week at Loras College, this statement prompts us to reflect upon its relevance to the structure of our own societal systems. What does it mean to be pro-life, does it only mean pro-life on abortion? Does it mean valuing all human lives and letting them live as Thoreau wished, “deeply and deliberately?” Are we living within a society which believes in this sort of liberation? If so, how come our prolife efforts aren’t geared to combat this horrid ideal — that only through market competition and labor can we be set free?

Presumably, the goal of every college student within the U.S., and arguably the goal of every American, is to have a secure job in which we can support ourselves and perhaps a family, if we so choose. A career in which we work to retire at an age in which we can live comfortably playing golf and knitting our grandchildren scarfs and mittens.

Too many times this retirement is not reached and the majority of our lives seemed to be geared towards a goal outside of our control, for most certainly the possibility of death before retirement looms to either side of the narrow path.

Do we then believe, that horrid and grotesque statement above the very places in which we found some of the worst crimes against humanity?

Is not our lifestyle an act of “simple reductionism” as Pope Francis would say? If it is, would not the most pro-life thing we could do be to oppose such a system and try to find something that would much better promote individuals living out their creative potential?

It is time to reflect upon the values in which we hold to be most important within our country. Our conception of liberty, equality, and freedom has been skewed by a history of propagation and disillusionment.

We believe and protect that statement which greeted thousands of people wrongfully taken from their lives, who saw their only liberation as death. Not only do we spread this ideal, we are those people who walk through the gate and see that iron, and we brainwash ourselves to believe it. You tell me if that’s pro-life.

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Features

Nov. 3, 2016

Features

10 Songs to Add to Your Next Playlist

Bite-Sized Book Review: ‘Dracula’

by MEGAN KENNELLY | staff writer

1. “Game Girl” by Young & Divine 2. “Tired of Talking” by LÉON 3. “Come and See Me” by PARTYNEXTDOOR (feat. Drake) 4. “Breaking Ground” by State Champs 5. “Girls Like U” by Blackbear 6. “Breaking Up My Bones” by Vinyl Theatre 7. “Karaoke” by Smallpools 8. “Cardiac Arrest” by Bad Suns 9. “My House” by PVRIS 10. “All My Friends” by The Summer Set

by LIZZY HOFF | assistant features editor

In the spirit of Halloween, I thought the classic story “Dracula” would be a good fit for this week’s issue. Dracula is the most well-known monster in the world, and after reading his origin story, it’s not hard to see why. This story was a page-turner from beginning to end. It isn’t written in traditional prose, but rather letters and diary entries, a relief from the traditional format. Since the book was published in 1897, the language is different from what we’re used to, but still easy to understand. We learn why Dracula is so frightening, and Stoker does a wonderful job at keeping the suspense alive throughout the story. We get different points of view, which thankfully doesn’t detract from the story. These different POVs allow the reader to fully understand what is going on rather than creating confusion, which sometimes happens. These alternate viewpoints also intensify the terror. While the classics may be viewed as only meant for intellectuals, this one does not fit that stereotype. So, if you are looking for some post-Halloween thrills or are already looking for something to scare you for next year, look no further than Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.”

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Nov. 3, 2016

Getting Ready for Thanksgiving

by MADISON TOLLEY | features editor

Halloween decorations come down and are replaced by Thanksgiving wreaths as we transfer into chilly November. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday: there’s just something about turkey and family and sitting by the fire that fills my chest with a warm, fuzzy sensation. As we prepare for Thanksgiving, here is my list of the top four ways to spend the wonderful holiday of Thanksgiving.

1. Give thanks: This one is pretty obvious, I know.

But seriously, it can be easy to get caught up with the crazy adventures of life and forget how lucky we are to be here. Take time out of your day and actually reflect on what you have and why you’re thankful for it, whether it’s family, friends, or the pumpkin pie that’s waiting for you after dinner.

2. Embrace Thanksgiving traditions: Although they might seem cheesy now, just sit back and enjoy the traditions that you and your family or friends have for Thanksgiving. Every year, my family decorates the Christmas tree on Black Friday. When

we were kids, my brother hated it. He would whine the entire time. But now that we’re older, and don’t see family nearly as much, my brother cherishes the time we spend together as a family. So whatever traditions you have, sit back and enjoy them. And if you don’t have any Thanksgiving Traditions, create one.

3. Volunteer: Helping others is an amazing way to spend your Thanksgiving Holiday. One of my favorite things to do for Thanksgiving is to cook a dish and bring it to the homeless shelter in my town.

Knowing that you gave someone else something to be thankful for is honestly the best feeling to have on day of giving thanks.

4. Spend time with the people you love: This one is pretty self-explanatory. There is nothing better than being around your best friends and favorite family members. If you can’t be around the people you love most on this Thanksgiving holiday, try to skype or facetime them.

This Day in History

by BRODERICK HOOKER | staff writer

Movie Review: ‘The Accountant’

by LIZZY HOFF | assistant features editor

11 Things to Look Forward to As It Gets Colder

“The Accountant” is a suspense-filled movie focused on autistic Christian Wolff and his risky work as an accountant for dangerous criminals. We delve into the world of someone with high-functioning autism, a world often avoided by movie-makers. The movie keeps you engrossed throughout its entirety. While we get a better understanding of the life for those with autism, it’s the most “normal” version. We see a man who “overcomes” his autism rather than dealing with it, along with everyday tasks. Other than that, it was a movie I could definitely see again.

by JULIANA WHITE | staff writer

As we all know, the Iowan winters are blistering cold and can have some negative effects on our attitude. Seasonal Depression hits the Duhawks like a ton of bricks. Because of that, it is important to keep spirits high in any way possible. I’m a lover of winter weather, short days and long nights, so I will try to share my excitement with you.

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Breaks. Breaks. Breaks. Thanksgiving break, Christmas break, J-Term break. You can’t lie that breaks from homework and stress are worth any drastic weather change. Not to mention going back to your places of origin for some very free, very fresh home cooked meals.

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Long nights. Maybe it’s just me, but I sleep better in the winter. It could be because it gets darker or quieter, but either way it’s true. Plus, people, the stars are magnificent in the winter. The contrast of the sky to the bright stars is unreal!

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Two words. Hot. Beverages. I mean, c’mon. Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, whatever. Maybe you drink all the time, regardless of season, but there’s something about coming in from the strong winds and below zero weather to a mug of hot chocolate.

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Finals are coming around the corner, and to be honest in speaking for the majority of students, we are not ready. But, hey, when you think finals week, stop thinking about projects, exams, and essays and start thinking about the bigger event. The real holiday: Second Dinner.

Truly the best time of the year. Where the nachos and calzones are endless. Even if you don’t have a meal plan, you would be crazy to miss it. God, thank you for Second Dinner.

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Let. It. Snow. It may be cold and wet, but when that first snowfall happens, you can’t help but admire the sparkling beauty reflecting off the moon light. That packing snow that sticks to tree branches and rooftops is something to cherish.

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Along with every other part of the holidays, comes holiday parties. A time to celebrate with eggnog and punch with unidentified contents. There’s music, dancing, and strange games all resulting in an unmatched amount of fun.

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Don’t even get me started on the wonderful world of ugly sweaters! Whether they are covered in bells, reindeer, snowmen or Santa Claus, there’s nothing to bring you a chuckle like one awfully ugly sweater.

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Hearing Nat King Cole voice rise over the speaker of your radio is one comforting noise.

That man and many other holiday singers have a way of calming a listener. Holiday music comes once a year. You can take a break from that same EDM song you hear every time you turn on your radio and just appreciate unaltered talent.

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Sledding, skating, and skiing, oh my! If you aren’t a fan of winter sports, I am not so sure that you are a Midwesterner at all. Whether you fall on your fanny or not, it’s fun to be outside taking part in nature and letting your cheeks get a little rosier than usual.

10. Don’t forget about the wonderful feeling of sitting next to the fireplace, not that we have them here at school, but if you are lucky enough to stumble upon them, the smell and feel of the fire is sure to warm you during the cold front.

11. The cold of winter is the only hope we have that the whole Earth isn’t dying off from Global Warming. And if you don’t believe in it, take a step back and realize that it shouldn’t be 70 degrees at the beginning of November.

So take these lovely thoughts with you into the winter wonderland and stay positive. Happy Holidays you lovely Duhawks!

1868: Congress (almost) Becomes More Diverse: The Civil War is won, and African Americans are enjoying freedoms previously denied to them, such as running for office. Enter John Willis Menard, a government employee and newspaper employee, the first African American to win an election to the U.S. House of Representatives. It was a special election, as the previous holder of Louisiana’s second congressional district died five weeks into his term. Menard was elected in his place, but the loser issued a challenge that went before the House to determine who the seat would go to, and neither man was seated.

1911: Here’s Chevy: In 1911, Ford’s Model T was the car of the masses, and rightly so. It was mass produced and affordable to the American public. Not only that, it reflected American love of free choice, as consumers had their choice of color, black or black.

On this day in 1911, a Swiss-born auto engineer, Louis Chevrolet, founded the company with William Durant in Detroit. It would be another two years before Chevy introduced its first vehicle, the Series C Classic Six, which was too expensive to be an adequate competitor for the Model T.

Astrology: What’s Your Sign?

by JULIANA WHITE | staff writer

I believe in astrology with my whole heart. Not horoscopes or anything like that. I see the flaws in this system, but I also realize that most Scorpios are mysterious and way too flirtatious for their own good. Pisces are hard-workers, but like to be recognized and applauded, even if they say they don’t. I’m a Leo which means I’m an open book. There are very few things I keep secret. I show the people around me who I am which can be overwhelming and suffocating to some people, but I really cannot control it. We all have qualities about ourselves that we wish we had control over, but it’s not always possible.

For those of you who are starting to tune out because this is a little too “groovy” for your taste, stop for a moment. When is your birthday?

March 21 – April 19 à Aries (Energetic/Selfish) April 20 – May 20 à Taurus (Workaholic/Forgetful) May 21 – June 20 à Gemini (Driven/Hypocrite) June 21 – July 22 à Cancer (Loyal/Needy) July 23 – August 22 à Leo (Confident/Defensive) August 23 – September 22 à Virgo (Smart/Perfectionist) September 23 – October 22 à Libra (Balanced/Unbalanced) October 23 – November 21 à Scorpio (Strong will/Anger) November 22 – December 21 à Sagittarius (Opportunistic/Blunt) December 22 – January 19 à Capricorn (Strong-minded/Too focused on the bottom line) January 20 – February 18 à Aquarius (Friendly/Stubborn) February 19 – March 20 à Picses (Deep/Overly sensitive) The words next to your birthday are general adjectives describing these signs.

They describe these signs at their best and worst. I’m not saying that every Sagittarius is opportunistic and blunt, but many do experience those personality traits. Look at your friends and see if these traits fit their characteristics. You can notice qualities about other people more than you can see them in yourself.

I bet it would surprise you how accurate some of these things are. Knowing someone’s sign is a great aid finding ways to get to know someone, especially if they are mysterious Scorpios or chaotic Libras. Don’t let this article be the only information you have on astrology, though.

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1957: Dog in Space: The Soviet Space Program is giving Americans pause. A month prior, the Soviets launched the Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to go into orbit. On November 3, they launched Sputnik 2, which carried a small canine passenger named Laika. A stray found on the streets of Moscow, Laika was the first living creature from Earth to go into space. Her flight was not long, as she died within hours from overheating, due to torn insulation in the satellite.

1986: Iran Contra Affair Leaked: Iran had been on the American consciousness as an enemy to the U.S. ever since revolutionaries took American Hostages during the tensions of the Islamic Revolution. Still, in the 80s, Communism was seen as the greater international threat. The Reagan administration backed the Contras, a right wing paramilitary group that opposed Nicaragua’s Sandinista Regime. To aid the Contras, the U.S. Government sold arms to Iran, an enemy nation. The Lebanese magazine “Ash Shiraa” leaked this information on November 3, 1986.

2014: One World Trade Center Opens: The world was devastated by the attacks on the World Trade Center on 9/11, 2001. People began proposing reconstruction projects immediately, with the final design being chosen in December 2002. The cornerstone was laid in 2004, and by 2012, still under construction, the One World Trade Center surpassed the Empire State Building in height. By the time it opened on this day in 2014, it was second tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere, behind Toronto’s CN tower.

Rape: Emotional Aftermath

by FELLOW DUHAWK | for the lorian

Rape.

It is not a pretty word, but neither is the act.

When someone is raped, they are stripped of all control. Their mind no longer answers to them but to the trauma inside, something that at any given moment can start spinning out of control. It takes away someone’s ability to trust and to think through anything and everything.

You begin to suffocate. Your chest becomes tighter and tighter with every flashback and nightmare. Sleep seems to disappear and is instead replaced with darkness and fear. It makes you blame yourself for something that wasn’t your fault. The heart inside your chest is constantly beating faster than it should, always heavy from exhaustion. Sometimes, lying in bed all day sounds like the better option.

Sometimes, it will take your all just to get out of bed and walk around.

You begin to hurt all over. Your head hurts from the constant state of anxiety, your chest from the heaviness and tightness, your heart feels like it is literally breaking in two, your stomach from feeling like you might be sick at any moment, your arms from the heaviness, your hands from the tingling sensation of

an anxiety attack, your legs from keeping you standing upright, and your feet from constantly putting one foot in front of the other.

It is a difficult road to walk. Some will not believe you, others will pity you, and then there will be those given to us that walk with us through everything. They will be there through the anxiety attacks, the flashbacks, the nightmares and the emotional breakdowns.

They will be there on the days when you just made it out of bed to tell you they are proud of you for even doing that. When you can’t make it to class, they will understand and help you get to the point where you can.

You will begin to realize that you are strong, and your assailant’s lies will not affect you because you know the truth. You know what happened, and you will stand up to protect others like you out there. Because you know what the trauma is like, and you would not wish it upon even the worst of people. You lived with the trauma. You are stilling living with it, but it has made you stronger, and that is what matters the most.

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TIPS with TRISH 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.

Calling Out Professors Dear Trish, I felt pretty good about how the semester started and thought my midterm grades were going to be strong. I have been going to class every day and handing in the work on time. I was a little frustrated that I did not hear back from a professor when I inquired about one class I was struggling in. I got no response after several emails with questions and inquiries about where I stood grade-wise. Is this typical? The professor does have office hours, but unfortunately they were at a time that I have another class. I had a hard time tracking him down in person and admittedly felt weird about approaching him after class. I would rather have the conversation without other students around. I have never gotten lower than a B, but got my first C- in his class.

Although I knew this class was a challenge for me, I really had no idea that it was this bad. I was pretty bummed and the conversation with my parents did not go well.

I’m not going to lie, I know it’s my responsibility to do well, but feel a little let down by my professor. Don’t you think the professor should have some responsibility in responding to my attempts at asking for help? I am really trying to stay on top of things, but not knowing where I stand is creating a lot of anxiety for me, and as it turns out, I should be anxious. I like most of my professors, but a few intimidate me. I thought going to a small school meant having good communication with professors. How should I proceed? I don’t want to get on bad terms with the professor but I want to do well.

Signed, Don’t know where I stand Trish says, Sounds like you are frustrated, and I understand why. Even though faculty do their best to keep up with multiple classes and busy schedules, many would rather be teaching than grading. Like many of us, some professors may put off what they don’t like. Nevertheless, you are paying for a quality education, and it makes sense that you want to know where you stand. Good for you. I wish all students would be this conscientious. Sounds like you are abiding by deadlines to get the work done and a specific professor is not returning the courtesy.

To answer your question about whether or not a professor not responding is typical, I would say most definitely no. This behavior is not typical of the professors at Loras College. Most professors are great about responding to emails and making themselves available to students when in need.

My first suggestion is to address your professor in person. It is appropriate to ask faculty for their timeline in returning assignments. This can be done in class as there are likely many students who would like this information. If you don’t get a clear answer, you need to track the professor down. Office hours are ideal, but since that is difficult for you because of a schedule conflict, try a note on the door. If this doesn’t work, you may have to check in before or after class and suggest an appointment. It may be hard with others present, but you are only suggesting a meeting, not having the conversation there. You need to be assertive.

If this still seems to be ineffective, you can choose to send an email about a specific situation. When doing so, include a polite request like, “I would appreciate your input concerning a paper that I recently submitted,” or “I am concerned about my grade in the class.” Be specific. Describe briefly what your concern is, whether it be a question about when the grades will be posted or possibly the confusion about why you got the grade that you did. Be clear about the actual assignment, since the professor likely has several courses/ assignments and may need some time to navigate through the details. Try to have some patience. Twenty-four hours is generally a good rule when emailing. In the email, suggest what you would like to have happen going forward. This doesn’t mean you are going to get what you want, but you can be clear about your desire. Oh yeah, and an ending like, “Thank you for your time and attention. I want to perform well in your class, and hopefully our communication will help me to do so more effectively” might be a good idea, too. Politeness always goes a long way.

In regards to difficult classes, consider other resources on campus such as the Lynch Learning Center, Headwaters, the writing lab, and SI sections.

These have typically been very beneficial to help students succeed. Getting a tutor is also an option. If it really has more to do with the faculty not communicating well or returning graded work in a timely manner, then you may want to seek out your advisor or the division chair to see if he/she could prompt a more timely return of graded materials. The professor not responding or being available should not be a reason you are not doing well.

Hope this helps and does not cost me too many friends in the faculty department.

Signed, Trish

Mind & Soul

Du-What? Du-Antioch

by KRISSY JUAREZ | staff writer

Have you heard about this strangesounding retreat and want to know more about it? Cool. You’ve come to the right place.

I have been on Antioch as a retreatant and served as a team member, and that should be a reassuring sign that it’s a great retreat. It’s for everyone, actually.

Whether you’ve been on a bunch of retreats before or this is your first one, whether or not you’d consider yourself Catholic or Christian, whether you’re a first semester first-year or a senior, every Loras student should go on it at least once. Also, there is a never-ending array of snacks.

if it’s one thing I know, it’s that no one has it all. We all got junk, and Antioch is an amazing experience. So, if you get nothing else out of it (you get what you give), you’ll learn that everyone’s got junk, and that’s just a part of what makes us human.

There are student speakers sharing about their faith life and how it can be going great and crappy at the same time.

There’s down time to just hang out and get to know people one on one. Honestly, there’s something in the retreat for everyone. It’s not just listening to people talk or praying the whole weekend. It’s really just about being present to each other in a bunch of different ways, which I

It’s for everyone, actually. Whether you’ve been on a bunch of retreats before or this is your first one, whether or not you’d consider yourself Catholic or Christian, whether you’re a first semester first-year or a senior, every Loras student should go on it at least once.

Personally, one of my favorite parts of the retreat, that I can share, is that it takes place off campus. In that set-apart space, sometimes the masks we put on throughout the course of just trying to survive or “make it” fade away on this retreat. I’ve seen it, and I’ve experienced it. This retreat isn’t just for “those people” who seem to just have it all together -nope, because no one really does have it “all together.” I’m a junior in college, and

can’t disclose because that would ruin the mystery around Antioch.

Antioch is not only just a retreat, it’s also a community. The relationships I’ve made during those three days are friendships I luckily still have now, and maybe that’s what you’ve been searching for this semester. I know I have, so pick up an Antioch form (Campus Ministry in the ACC has a bunch of them), fill it out, and I’ll see you November 11-13.

Knights vs. Seminarians basketball game

by BRODERICK HOOKER | staff writer

If anyone has been keeping a list of my greatest accomplishments, one category would be very bare -- sports. I was always picked last in gym and actively avoided physical activity for most of my life. With full knowledge of my deficiencies, I volunteered to represent the Knights of Columbus in our annual basketball game against the seminarians.

I trained vigorously, and by vigorously I mean not at all. At least the past few months of my regular weight lifting helped me look good in my jersey. The seminarians, I am told, were more diligent in their practice schedule. Perhaps they have stronger cores because they spend much of their days kneeling in pious prayer.

Arriving at the field-house Sunday evening, one thought filled my consciousness, giving me the motivation I needed: “Why the hell did I sign up to play?” My fellow knights assured me that they were also not very good, but they at least knew the terminology without having to be reminded what rebound and layup meant. I pulled aside our coach, senior Sean Whitley, and assured him that he could take me out of the game whenever I looked like a lost cow that wondered unto the court.

Being Halloween weekend, many fans dressed up, decorating the stands with spooky outfits. Halftime featured a costume contest of all the fans who came dressed up. Sophomore Lauren Bollweg won the contest dressed up as Jess Day, a quirky teacher played by Zooey Deschanel on FOX’s New Girl.

I did get to see some action in the game. Running back and forth, I did keep pace with the team. While I may not be the next Larry Byrd, some fans noticed a nascent talent in my playing.

“He was on defense the whole time,” said sports commentator and this journalist’s girlfriend, sophomore Katie Tooze, about my performance.

The final score for the game was 35-21, in favor of the seminarians. This unfortunately marks the second year in a row where the seminarians have won.

Last year, the Knights lost for the first time in several years, and we hope that this pattern will not continue beyond this year.

“I love coaching, it’s one of my dreams to be a coach, so instead of playing for the team, I volunteered to be the coach instead,” Whitley said. “For not having any practices, we did alright. We definitely had some areas that could have been covered better in pregame by myself.”

“My performance was spotty, but we had a lot of fun,” said junior Matt Sedlacek and Knights all-star. “We hope to come back next year and take it to them.”

The purpose of the game, however, was not for our glory, but God’s. The game and bake sale raised $116 for Wells of Life, a charity that digs wells for impoverished villages.

“It’s a tradition that lives and breathes Loras College, and all the money is being donated to the Wells of Life fund, helping hundreds of people in a village in Uganda,” said Grand Knight Kenzie Elsbernd.

The Knights of Columbus and the Seminarians, though opposed for one night, are ultimately united for the purpose of giving glory to God and serving His people.

This game showed that, and these men will continue to show that throughout the rest of this year.

Mind & Soul

The Lorian

Nov. 3, 2016

The Sweet Side of Apple Cider Vinegar

by AUDREY MILLER | staff writer

What could possibly be sweet about something so sour? Well, recently I stumbled across a news article proclaiming the many health benefits of apple cider vinegar. Apparently, a few years back it was considered an “elixir of health.” Drinking a tablespoon was said to promote healthy blood sugar, weight loss, nutrient absorption, and cholesterol levels. That’s pretty sweet. But is there any truth to these claims? Is it really worth plugging your nose and taking a tablespoon-sized shot of this pungent liquid?

According to numerous health studies, the answer is yes. Although cholesterol levels and heart disease aren’t exactly on the radar of an average college-age person, they pose a large problem in today’s society. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. Apple cider vinegar has been shown to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels,

both of which contribute to heart disease.

In addition, apple cider vinegar also contains the antioxidant chlorogenic acid, which prevents cholesterol particles from becoming oxidized in the heart disease process. So based on these results, there is a high correlation between apple cider vinegar and heart health.

The nutrition program at Arizona State University has also done a lot of work with apple cider vinegar. For the past ten years, they have collected research on the effects of vinegar on the body. One of their main discoveries is that vinegar does in fact limit blood sugar spikes after eating a high-carbohydrate meal.

The main component of vinegar—acetic acid—partially inhibits the digestion of carbohydrates. There is a 20-40% smaller blood sugar spike when vinegar is consumed prior to eating carbs. And all these undigested carbs play another important role in your body: feeding your good gut bacteria. When your gut bacteria

are happy, your overall digestive system is happy. This is true not only for apple cider vinegar, but for all vinegars—red wine vinegar, white distilled vinegar, balsamic vinegar—because they all contain acetic acid. Although the apple cider vinegar companies do a fantastic job at promoting their product, any vinegar will provide the same carbohydratereducing benefits.

So now that we know what a miracle drink this is, how in the world do we drink it? Vinegar is pretty sour and generally does not smell very appetizing.

What’s more, it’s highly acidic and may cause its own health problems with excessive consumption.

Most vinegars contain only 5% acetic acid, but even

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this tiny amount of acid can still cause esophageal burns and the breakdown of your tooth enamel if you drink too much in one sitting. And by “too much,” I mean downing half a bottle of apple cider vinegar in one go, which I highly doubt anyone would voluntarily attempt to do.

A safe amount is 1-2 tablespoons once or twice daily. Personally, I like to mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a mug of hot water with a spoonful of cinnamon to make an apple cideresque drink in the morning. If you can’t handle the strong flavor of vinegar, try adding your vinegar to salads instead. That’s a surefire way to get both your greens and your daily vinegar fix.

And if you eat a high-carb meal after that salad, you can enjoy your food more knowing that the vinegar will make that meal a little healthier.

Duhawks dress in spooky Cookin’ with Jazz Loras-themed Halloween Egg and Sausage Breakfast Casserole costumes this year Everyone always says that breakfast is the most important meal of the day; however, getting up early to make a full meal does not always qualify as the most important thing. Especially to us college students, who thrive on sleeping in that extra five minutes. Well, fear no more. Below is a simple breakfast casserole recipe that can be prepared the night before and popped in the oven.

Ingredients: 24 oz. frozen hash browns (thaw overnight) 1 lb. breakfast sausage 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 12 large eggs 1 cup of milk 1 tsp salt 1/2 ground black pepper Cooking spray Directions:

Preheat oven to 350. Brown breakfast sausage in a skillet until crumbled and cooked through. Add hash browns, sausage, and cheese to a large bowl. Toss to combine. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the hash brown mixture. Pat everything down with a wooden spoon. Bake for 45 minutes. The center should be set and edges should be golden brown.

A satirical column about the amusing incidences of college life; all names, etc., are intended to be fictional

by BENJY MILLER | staff writer

just by the thought of talking with her.

Students responded in classic Duhawk Halloween has come and gone, and fashion by working out their party Duhawks did not disappoint this year. schedules to avoid Rose all night. Costume Not content with traditionally spooky success! costumes, Duhawks took it a step further Junior Tonya Hoya spooked the senior this year and dressed in Loras-themed and junior classes by dressing up as a costumes that truly spooked everyone waitlist for every cluster being offered in they saw! Let’s take a look at the spookiest the next two years. This is something that costumes by class: every upperclassman has seen and gives First-year Jacob Mugsby made a big them nightmares about. Tonya spent her impression for his first Halloween on night waking up sleeping upperclassman campus with his re-creation of a plate with nightmares of not getting into a of Café food. Every Duhawk knows that cluster and not being able Café food is “not the to graduate because of a worst thing to eat,” but to see it outside poor registration time.

Not content with of its natural habitat Many seniors were found traditionally spooky surely stirred up lots running around after dark costumes, Duhawks of frights among weeping because the spook students old and new was too real. So spooky, took it a step alike! Thankfully, it Tonya! further this year and was chicken nugget Senior Shawn Jackson dressed in LorasMonday, so many took to the Rock Bowl and students looked themed costumes became the spooky 2013 past the other football season: 1-9. It was that truly spooked parts of the plate in a frightful reminder of a everyone they saw! order to appreciate season that only our seniors our favorite food were present for, but tradition on campus. certainly scared the pants Good work, Jacob! off all of them!

In a current football season Sophomore Rose Rankin showed her that may see the same fate as 2013, seniors spookiest costume so far by dressing up were terrified by the reminder of what as Hennessy Hall. She completed the they started as and seeing where we are look by having a terrible and confusing now. It was perhaps an ironic metaphor layout, handing out rumors about her to many students about how the gains future – whether or not she would remain that were made as students do not always Hennessy or become some sort of other result in tangible rewards. What a timely building – primitive classrooms, and a demeanor that had people exasperated spook, Shawn!

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Join our team of photographers and make your dreams come true. If you do not have a camera, don’t worry! We will provide cameras! Sophomores and older get paid. If interested, let us know!

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Football team defeats st Luther, 43-28, for 1 win ‘‘

The Norse finally found in the fourth quarter before their way to the score the Norse scored their last board with five minutes time. The final score was O ur guys were faced left in the half. This gave with a great challenge the Duhawks 43 and the the Duhawks more than Norse 28. enough time to get the ball throughout the season This win is the spark back and score. With a pos- and it continued to get they need going into what session that only lasted 10 it questionably the biggest greater and greater, seconds, Kelly connected game of the year, the Key as we did not find with Powers for a 41-yard City Clash, Duhawks vs success in the win/loss the University of Dubuque touchdown. The Duhawks went into half leading 29Spartans. This game is uncolumn ... But they 7. This would be the fourth like any of the others on have persevered and time the Duhawks went the schedule. It has more continued to battle into half leading the scoreemotion, cheap shots, and board. This time, though, taunting. and stay strong. it was different.

“As you go into the game Steve Helminiak against UD, you have to The Duhawks came back football head coach for second half even more realize that it’s a rivalry powered up. They had a game,” said Head Coach strong three-and-out, so Steve Helminiak. “We have Kelly could take over on the a long history with those field again. This time senior Zach Minch guys; two schools in the same city, eight had a 47-yard run for a touchdown. blocks away from each other is a big game The Norse had an evenly strong second and a terrific rivalry. half. Scoring once in the third quarter “The team understands it, so it will be and twice in the fourth quarter left them different from anything else we played short 15-points from a win. Senior Zach this year,” he continued. “Anytime you Minch had a 19-yard touchdown run late talk about a rivalry game like this, you

Duhawks look to carry over energy from recent win to Spartan rivalry

by SEAN WHITLEY| sports writer

The football team came out on Saturday like someone had a fire lit underneath them. They defeated the Luther College Norse 43-28. The Duhawks had something to prove to themselves, to the Norsemen, and to the community: that they are a team that can compete and a team that has perseverance.

The Duhawks had a strong and quick second possession lasting only one minute. Junior Bob Kelly connected with junior Mikey Castoro for a 12-yard touchdown pass. They then went for a two-point conversion with a pass to senior Daman Davies. The Duhawks and the Norse both turned the ball over on downs, which then led to the Duhawks next scoring drive.

Kelly eventually connected with senior Jon Powers for an 81-yard touchdown.

In the second quarter, Kelly found Castoro again for a 10-yard touchdown pass.

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talk about being able to control your emotions. If you let your emotions get the best of you, that can be a major setback. But if you can control your emotions, control your composure, it can be a benefit for you. And I think one of the keys to the game for us is great composure.”

The team, overall, is pretty healthy and excited to come into this week. But the strongest aspect the Duhawks have going for them is their perseverance.

“Perseverance,” Helminiak said, “Perseverance. Our guys were faced with a great challenge throughout the season and it continued to get greater and greater as we did not find success in the win/loss column as we had anticipated. That can become one of your greater challenges, and it certainly was for our guys. But they have persevered and continued to battle and stay strong, even though there have obviously been some moments that were tougher than others. Some guys struggled.

But they all continued to battle, and I am very, very proud of them.”

This is the final home game for the Duhawks. So come out and support the senior players as they face the Spartans at the Rock Bowl Saturday at 1 p.m.

Cross country

Men win 3rd straight conference crown; Miller runs to individual title

by AARON BROEGE| sports writer

“We will be a much better team in two weeks at Regionals, and I am The cross-country team traveled really excited to see what our girls do to Storm Lake this past weekend to there,” Schultz said. take on the rest of the conference The dominance of the Duhawk men in the Iowa Conference Championcontinued in Storm Lake, as they came ships. After a stellar performance at home with the varsity and junior varthe conference meet last season, the sity team titles thanks to solid performen looked to win both the varsity mances from a multitude of runners. and junior varsity team title for the Junior Mason Tope, familiar with third year in a row. The women were leading the Duhawks, fulfilled his duty focused on nabbing their second conyet again and finished with a time of secutive varsity team title as well as a 25:28, good for a sixth place finish and junior varsity title. first for the Duhawks. Close behind The Duhawk women arrived was junior Brien Nugent, finishing short-handed on race day, missing the with a time of 25:36 to finish inside talents of first-years Averi Leitzen and the top ten. The top five for the DuMaeve Dunaway, who typically run hawks was rounded out by sophomore second and fourth for the Duhawks, Jack Carroll and juniors Justin Adams respectively. Loras still went on to and Timothy Sevcik, who finished 16put out a solid perfor18 to give the Duhawks mance, as the rest of a score of 67. That score the team stepped up. was just enough to beat We will be a much The spotlight once out Nebraska Wesleyan again shone on sophbetter team in two and Wartburg College, omore Audrey Millweeks at Regionals, who both finished with er, who added to her 70 points. and I am really stellar season with a Schultz was not thrilled individual conference excited to see what with the men’s perfortitle, her first but most our girls do there. mance at the Conference likely not her last. but has faith that Bob Schultz meet, With a time of 21:43, the team will get their cross-country coach Miller finished 22 secperformance back up to onds ahead of second expectations. place, further proving “We will regroup and that she is deserving refocus and get ready for of a win at the Regional meet coming the Regional. I think this was a good up in just over a week. Behind Mill- wake-up call for us,” Schultz says. er was senior Emily Day with a solid The junior varsity men had a fanperformance of her own, finishing tastic outing as well, grabbing another with a time of 22:58, good for sixth team title and showing improvements place. The top five was rounded out as many of the men ran new personal by sophomore Kemunto Ondande and bests. Also noteworthy is that Coach juniors Kelly Minear and Carrie Piper, Bob Schultz and Assistant Coach Matt who boosted the Duhawks to a score Jones won Coaching Staff of the Year, of 91, good for fourth place in the con- an honor that the duo is becoming ference. Although the women did not used to. bring home the Iowa Conference title, Next up for the Duhawks is the ReCoach Bob Schultz is unwavering in gional Meet in Northfield, MN. Both his confidence in the talent his team the Duhawk men and women will look has, especially once Leitzen and Dun- to qualify for the Nationals, a goal that away are back in action at Regionals looks within reach of both squads.

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Soccer earns 2 conference titles Women notch No. 1 seed in IIAC tourney

Men earn 11th crown with 1-0 victory over Luther

by FRANK FERNANDEZ| sports writer

Ever since losing in heartbreaking fashion to their crosstown rival University of Dubuque Spartans, the Loras men’s soccer team has been unstoppable. They won seven consecutive matches to finish the regular season, outscoring their opponents 30-5 over this stretch.

Six out of these seven victories came against Iowa Conference opponents, including the season finale against Luther College in the Rock Bowl.

With a win against the Norse, photo by NATALIE DROESKE Loras would clinch their 11th Iowa Conference championship. This and Ian Lenke and senior Kyler was no easy task, as Luther came Olsen. If the Duhawks can get in just behind the Duhawks in the past the Storm, they could set standings. It was a scoreless affair up a possible rematch with the for majority of the match, neither Dubuque Spartans with the title team able to find the back of the on the line on Saturday night in net. the Rock Bowl.

Junior keeper Jacob Peterson In last year’s conference came up with three saves to earn championship game, Alex Brada clean sheet for the Duhawks. In ley scored the lone goal for the the 81st minute, a breakthrough Duhawks and led Loras over the occurred off a Loras Spartans, 1-0. throw-in. Senior Eric With such a On top Ziolkowski flicked legacy of winning, the ball to the near of sole the team is under post and found the constant pressure possession foot of first-year Liam from here on out of the O’Connell to take the but faith and perlate lead. conference severance are the With under 10 minkey. title, the utes left to play, the “Winning is Duhawks Duhawks focused on about believing keeping their defense also clinched in the system and strong, but nearly the top seed buying in to the saw their victory slip style that we play,” in the Iowa aw ay . In th e 87 th said senior Adam minute, the Norse Conference Roloff. sent a shot on net, tournament Given the 1-0 but Peterson leapt victory against Luand a bye and knocked it over ther, Peterson and to the the crossbar, keeping the defense played the door closed. The semifinal. their role to more clock struck zero and than satisfactory. the Duhawks were “I know I won’t officially champions of the Iowa do much in the games as far Conference.

“Outworking the opponent is as actually touching the ball. the key to our success, and we rely However, I feel it is my job to on every player. Everyone under- give my defense confidence and stands their role and is prepared keep a level head. I scream, and to play when called upon,” said I yell, but it is all in order for them to know that I am behind Ziolkowski.

On top of sole possession of the them, I am ready, and I have conference title, the Duhawks also their backs,” said junior keeper clinched the top seed in the Iowa Jacob Peterson.

The team dynamic sets this Conference tournament and a bye to the semifinal. Their quest for Loras team apart; they all have another tournament champion- the goal in mind. With a deep ship began Wednesday against bench and a determined mind, the Simpson College Storm in the the ‘hawks are flying places.

“We all came here because Rock Bowl. These two sides last met only 10 days ago in Indianola, we wanted to continue and with the Duhawks coming away build off of the Loras legacy of with a 3-1 win. Loras was paced by success,” said sophomore Alex goals from sophomores Ryan Ross Hofstetter.

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by ALEX BRADLEY| sports writer

The women’s soccer team was 7-3 after the first week of play in October as they prepared to face a ranked Wartburg squad in Waverly. The Duhawks had some unfinished business to attend to, as the Knights finished their season last year in a heartbreaking penalty shootout in the Iowa Conference Tournament Championship match. This outcome denied the Duhawks an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

Oct. 11 delivered a very competitive game that saw no goals scored in 110 minutes from either side. It was a very closely fought match in which the Knights edged the shot count 25-23 and 13 on goal to Loras’ 11. This left both teams with overall records of 7-3-1, but Loras

had the advantage in the conference at 3-0-1.

Loras had a short break after the Wartburg game before having to play three games in five days. Two of these were conference matchups. First came a Buena Vista side that featured an offensive threat of the Duhawks, registering 20 shots on goal. At the same time, the Loras defense held strong to keep the shutout, allowing just two shots on goal. The Duhawks won, 3-0.

Loras then traveled to Webster for their last regular season non-conference game of the year. They came away with a 1-0 win to put them at 9-3-1 in the season. A two-day turnaround had the women facing Coe. Thanks to goals from junior Lauren Bolnius and sophomore Elizabeth Mills in the first half, the women sealed a 2-0 victory. A win against Simpson came next as the team put five past the Storm in another convincing conference win.

This four-game winning streak came as part of a run that saw a combined total of just nine shots on goal from the opposing teams and no goals against the Loras defense.

“I would say the keys to our defense this year would be our communication and confidence in one another,” said senior goalkeeper Maria Siebels. “We go into each half with the mindset that we just have to win the half, have faith in each other and back one another up.”

Tuesday, Oct. 25, was the last of the regular season games for Loras against Luther. Both of these teams were sitting at the top of the conference undefeated with records of

6-0-1. The regular season Conference Champions would be decided after this match-up.

Luther started the game strong, registering three shots in the first 10 minutes. Loras’ first opportunity came in the 12th minute when forward Maura Walsh played a fantastic through ball to Junior Gretchen Schutz. Schutz has been critical from distance this year, however, her shot went just wide of the post. Both teams had opportunities as the half went on, and it was the Norse that broke the deadlock direct from a corner kick.

The second half was much of the same. It was in the 60th minute that Loras was finally rewarded through Mills finding the back of the net for her sixth goal of the season.

The game entered overtime as the teams could not be separated.

There were fewer opportunities in the two 10-minute periods that concluded the game. The Norse that had an opportunity in the first minute, but senior goalkeeper Siebels made one of the saves of her life to deny Luther the regular season conference championship.

With the match ending in a tie, the two sides share the 2016 regular season conference championship title and both had a well-deserved bye in the first round of the conference tournament. The Duhawks earned the number one seed in the conference and will face Wartburg in the semifinals. A win against the Knights will advance Loras to the conference tournament championship on Saturday, Nov. 5.

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Seniors conclude career in victory: Loras 3, Luther 2

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Blake, Kennedy, Schultz, Erickson leave legacy on and off the court

by MEGAN TEWS| co-sports editor

Despite a rocky season, the women’s volleyball team topped off their 2016 campaign with a 3-2 victory over Luther on senior night. This year, the team was comprised of four seniors on the varsity squad while three played on reserves. All seven of these athletes were crucial components to the team as a whole, and their attitudes and strengths will be missed.

Maddi Theisen, Kelly Doran and Brittany Lijewski were the three seniors who rounded out the reserves roster.

One of these middles who has Head Coach Jenna Ness credits each benefited from Erickson’s efforts of them with bringing a special aspect is Kennedy. The Dyersville, IA, to the team. For instance, she names product broke 1,000 kills this Theisen as a great leader who holds season, finishing her career with others accountable and enhances the 1,038. She recorded a career-high team culture. Ness notes that Doran is 2.29 kills per set this season in very competitive and brings a high level addition to registering 409 career of energy. Finally, the coach recognizes blocks.

Lijewski for having a strong work ethic.

“Danni has been an AllThe four seniors of the varsity team Conference performer since her debuted as Duhawks their freshman freshman year and is known year. They gave four years to the Loras throughout the volleyball program, and conference as one each had a significant of the best middles. presence on and off the Everyone trusts Danni has been court.

Danni on and off the Blake served most of an All-Conference court,” said Ness. her collegiate career as The final Duhawk performer since an outside hitter, but to graduate this year her freshman stepped in as setter for is another middle year... Everyone part of the 2016 season. hitter, Therese She totaled 490 career trusts Danni on Schultz. Through the kills and 144 career 423 sets of her career, and off the court. assists. Ness acclaims Schultz tallied 786 Jenna Ness kills and 215 blocks.

Blake as the personality women’s volleyball coach of the team.

In 2016 alone she “She can really relate recorded 258 kills. well to all players and will “Therese has been be one of the smartest such a joy to coach players that ever goes through Loras and watch develop over four volleyball,” said Ness. years, both on and off the court.

A staple and more constant setter She can motivate and encourage for the team was Erickson. The people better than anyone I’ve ever Springfield, IL, native continued to coached,” said Ness. improve throughout her time on the The volleyball program will court. She finished her career with definitely experience a loss with 1960 assists and 89 aces. Her 21 aces the graduation of these seniors, this season ranked second on the team. but there is a lot of talent remaining “She (Erickson) is the reason we are in the first-year, sophomore and able to run the offense that we do and junior classes. The program has a a large reason our middles are so good. bright future with these athletes She is very funny, runs a great offense working under the reign of Coach and has a great serve,” said Ness.

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photos by NATALIE DROESKE

itting together on the bench between innings, Hawks games, long travels, photoshoots, rounds of golf, Twitter banter, and connection on the Natalie Droeske field all make up the sports co-editor iconic friendship of Chicago Cubs players Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzozf. The MLB deems them “the muscle of the Chicago Cubs lineup,” but it goes so much deeper than that.

Third-baseman Bryant, 24, hits in the number two slot ahead of firstbaseman Rizzo, 27. In an interview the duo did together with Bob Costas in early Sept., Costas who compares them to legends Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle.

This makes sense considering their appearance in the starting lineup (along with fellow Cubs players Ben Zobrist and Addison Russell) of the National League’s All-Star Team was nothing short of the fact that they’re both competing for the MLB’s MVP award. Together they share the highest on base percentage of any two teammates in the league, truly setting them apart from any normal two teammates.

Even non-Cubs fans I’m sure have heard of the serious bromance these two have going on. I mean they’re both pretty hard to ignore, if you know what I mean. Let’s just say there have definitely been more women watching ESPN than usual.

Last year, Bryzzo hit a really rough patch in their relationship when Bryant decided to go and propose to his girlfriend of eight years on Dec. 29, which he then flaunted on Twitter shortly after. Fans couldn’t believe it. The heartbroken Rizzo came back with a tweet of his own: “It’s a night of crying and pouring my feelings into ice cream now that Bryzzo is over. JK congrats u 2 lovebirds.”

If this doesn’t offer some insight into the strength and playfulness of their friendship, you’ll have to check out Bryzzo Souvenir Co. for some further affirmation.

The duo put together a spoof for the MLB in April where the two became entrepreneurs for the appropriately named Bryzzo Souvenir Co. where they send fans “the homerun balls they deserve.” Complete with logo and shipping, Bryzzo makes sure that each ball is authenticated by their bats. Very official. My personal favorite part of the “launch” video is when Rizzo asks Bryant if they ship to St. Louis and Bryant just shakes his head. Who doesn’t love a good Cardinal crack?

They also enjoy spreading their good times by poking fun at catcher David Ross, calling the 39-yearold Grandpa Rossy and making fun of his greying hair, as well as Jon Lester who played a major role in getting Rizzo to the majors in the first place after a bout with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

To stay light, Rizzo also recently shared some fun with the verified Chicago Cubs handle (@Cubs), who was giving away actual Bryzzo Souvenir Co. t-shirts. Bryant and Rizzo should be the first to have them right?

Even if you’re not a Cubs fan — actually, even if you’re not a baseball fan -- anyone can see and support the strength of the Bryzzo dream.