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Paying tribute to Professor Pisarik by NATALIE DROESKE and KAYLA THOMPSON sports editor and news editor
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On Monday, Oct. 30, the Loras community was saddened to hear about the sudden passing of communication arts professor Patrick Pisarik. He is survived by his wife, LeAnn, his four children and his grandchildren. Pisarik taught several courses in the Communications Department, including desktop publishing, digital imaging and journalism classes. He also served as the moderator for The Lorian for several years. As a native of Mount Vernon, Iowa, Pisarik began his position at Loras in 1993 and worked there for 24 years. Before that, he worked 15 years at the Cedar Rapids Gazette, one of the leading newspapers in the state. His experience in the journalism industry translated into the classroom. He gave students the most up-to-date information on the printing industry, and he even took them to local printing presses to see them firsthand. In his free time, Pisarik enjoyed gardening, spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, woodworking and engaging those around him in conversation. The Loras community gathered in the ACC Ballrooms at noon on Tuesday to participate in a prayer service. The service opened with a moving mourning song performed by Fr. Dennis Miller and Stacia McDermott, followed by an opening statement from President Jim Collins. He recognized and thanked present faculty, staff and students as well as alumni and retired staff who expressed their condolences. He then went on to share his own memories and kind words on the beloved professor, colleague and friend. Fr. Dennis completed the service with further reflection following a brief gospel reading. Those gathered were then invited to
Prof. Patrick Pisarik
“Always patient and always kind, Professor Patrick Pisarik will be missed and remembered for years to come.”
Bailey Hussey, senior
“He would frequently bring in gifts of tomatoes, cucumbers and other vegetables grown at his home, and they were wonderful.”
Paul Kohl, media studies professor
“Professor Pisarik truly was a great teacher and kindhearted man. He always kept class entertaining. He will be missed by all of his past students without a doubt.”
“Pat had a gentle quietness, but also a delightful sense of humor that would sneak out and delight you. You only had to enter his office to know this.”
Nia Stompanato, senior
Dr. Kevin Koch, English professor
“He was a great professor and was my first professor for J-Term. He will be greatly missed, and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.” Kaitlyn LaGrange, junior
“When passing him on the sidewalk or in the hallway, he always had a ‘hello’ and asked about how things were going in my area. Pat was warm and cared about students.”
“He was such a tremendously spirited man with a positive outlook on everything in life. Pat was generous to all and comfortable with everyone.” Craig Schaefer, media studies professor
“Professor Pat always prioritized students above coursework. I’m so grateful I was able to know such a caring person.”
Dr. Art Sunleaf, dean of students
Brooke Boddicker, junior graphic by KAYLA THOMPSON
Students and faculty reflect on the recent passing of Professor Pisarik. Scan the QR code (below) to read senior Aidan Wojeciehowski’s story and the full testimonies of all quoted online at myduhawk.com take part in the first two verses of “Amazing Grace.” The visitation will occur Friday, Nov. 3, from 4-7 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, IA. Rosary and vigil will take place at 3 p.m. The funeral will take place Saturday, Nov. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the same location. The Loras community has been reflecting on the impact that Pisar-
ik had on their lives. His genuine spirit and kindness was apparent to all who met him. Students and staff all were very responsive to this sudden news. From offering support to each other to sharing the positive memory of Pisarik’s life, the support of fellow Duhawks has been strong. Scan the QR code on the far right of the page to read senior
Aidan Wojeciehowski’s story as well as others’ reflections about their former professor and colleague. The counseling center and Spiritual Life services and resources are available to all for support during this difficult time. Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to utilize them as needed.
Loras to host session on plan for historical designation
Making college a registered historic place will give it an honor many other institutions do not have by TOM JENSEN | for the Lorian
Loras will hold a public session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Steeple Square, 105 E. 15th St., Dubuque, regarding the effort to place its campus on the National Register of Historic Places. The public is encouraged to attend the free event. Loras staff and faculty along with its community partner, Heritage Works, Dubuque, will provide an update on the nomination application and identify areas where the community can help. One of those is the college’s work to create a history of the development of the campus and its key buildings, including Hoffmann Hall, Keane Hall, the Fieldhouse, Christ the King Chapel and Hennessey Hall. In July, Loras received a $6,600 Historical Resource Development Program (HDRP) grant from the State Historical Society of Iowa to nominate the Loras College Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places. If designated, Loras would be one of only two college campuses in Iowa to have its entire campus on the Register as a historic district. “This will benefit not only Loras, but also the Dubuque community and the surrounding area,” said Valorie Woerdehoff, director of foundation and government support at
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The public is encouraged to attend the session on Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. to start the process of making Loras College a registered historic place. Loras. “Being on the Register can help attract more tourists and lay the groundwork for other colleges in Iowa to be recognized.” The application process is also a learning opportunity for Loras students who are
helping complete some of the necessary research and documentation. Loras was the only college among the 27 recipients and one of three organizations in Dubuque to receive a HDRP grant. The
18-month grant will pay for the services of Heritage Works to write a nomination and all supporting materials. The nomination will then be submitted to the state and, if nominated by the State Historical Society, submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior. A determination will then be made regarding the application. The Loras campus is surrounded by residential neighborhoods on all sides, some of which are among the most historic in the city. The college consists of 23 buildings, two athletic fields, a stadium, and tennis courts. Because of its location atop the bluffs of Dubuque, several of the buildings can be seen from neighboring Illinois and Wisconsin. “As Iowa’s first college, the campus has a rich history,” said Duane Hagerty, CEO of Heritage Works. “Its historic architecture and commanding location atop Dubuque’s bluffs make the Loras campus a special place.” Founded in 1839, Loras is Iowa’s first college, the second oldest Catholic college west of the Mississippi River and one of the nation’s 10 diocesan colleges. The 64-acre campus is perched on the top of Loras Boulevard and welcomes more than 10,000 visitors a year, including students from 24 states and 10 countries.
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Author: Persistence is the ‘write’ way to go He shares wisdom and his personal writing journey with students and staff
by ASHLEY PUDIL | executive editor
the birth of his second child, however, the author thought it would be a good time to On Wednesday, Oct. 27 the Loras En- take a class. The food co-op in his town ofglish Department welcomed author Keith fered a creative writing course, so LesmeisLesmeister to campus. Lesmeister spent the ter signed up. evening holding a reading for his most re“That was my very first reintroduction to cently published book, “We Could’ve Been writing,” Lesmeister said. From that point, Happy Here,” that night at 7 p.m. on the he decided to start writing fiction and nonthird floor of the Academic Resource Center. fiction. The event was attended by several English After working on what was supposed to be faculty members as well as English literature a memoir about family, mental illness and and creative writing majors. religion, Lesmeister was unsure of whether Lesmeister’s fiction has appeared in or not to publish it. His professor suggested “American Short Fiction,” “Gettysburg Re- that he started writing fiction. Thus, writing view,” “North American Review,” “Redivid- “We Could’ve Been Happy Here” had begun. er,” “Slice Magazine” and many others since “I wanted to write a short story collection he started writing. He is also a published instead of just one fiction piece,” Lesmeisnonfiction author, with his work being pub- ter explained about his book. “That was the lished in “River Teeth,” “Sycamore Review,” form I gravitated to the most, the form that “The Good Men Project,” “Tin House Open I read a lot and really loved.” Bar” and “Water~Stone Review”, among Throughout the five year period of others. The book he writing his book, Lesread at the reading, “We meister faced lots of Lesmeister faced lots Could Have Been Happy writing challenges. He Here,” was published of writing challenges. explained that writing by MG Press in June a novel, a book of short He explained that when of 2017, five years after stories or other works writing a novel, a book Lesmeister started writfor publication, is a ing it during his MFA of short stories or other group process. Influprogram in 2012. He ences from professors work for publication, currently teaches writand people he had met it’s a group process. ing at Luther College in in the past all went into Decorah, Iowa. helping him create his Lesmeister started book. The acknowledgout his reading by giving students and pro- ment page and dedication of his book, he fessors a sense of where he had been on his said, could have easily been much longer. writing journey. During his undergraduate “There are people who, when I first startyears, he majored in communication studies ed off as a writer, believed in me along the but didn’t take very many English classes. way even when I was a non-traditional stuAfter he graduated from college, Lesmeister dent,” Lesmeister said. “I look around and spent a few years raising his daughter with see a lot of writing majors here, and I’ve his wife and settling down as a family. After heard about some of the courses offered for
photo by MARIA TEETS
Guest author Keith Lesmeister discusses his writing journey to the Loras community and answers questions from the crowd at his reading last Wednesday. the writing majors and the involvement in the literary work from professors. It’s great to have that support.” Lesmeister answered questions from the crowd after his reading. His main piece of advice, however, was creating deadlines for himself as he wrote. “That was one of the things that really helped me when I was a student. Create deadlines for yourselves because it’s easy to get off track from what you really want to do,” Lesmeister emphasized. “It’ll help you
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in the long run.” The students who attended the event were given inspiration by Lesmeister’s genuineness and honesty. “He is a very warm and down-to-earth individual,” senior Maria Teets said. “His depth of personal experience and knowledge of human nature are clearly manifest in his fiction writing. If I can be as cool as he is one day, I’ll consider it an accomplishment.” To learn more about Lesmeister and his book, visit https://keithlesmeister.com.
Meet the new Loras employee
What made you decide on Loras? I wasn’t looking to leave my position in the banking industry. But I always wanted to be a college professor. When the position at Loras opened up, it sounded like my dream job.
What do you love most about the subject you teach? I love working with people. Financial planning is about serving others. It’s a huge responsibility; people are trusting you with their dreams.
What advice do you have for students taking your class? Students have their whole life in front of them: to learn, to grow, to find out who they are. I hope they take what they learn in my class and build on it. Hopefully it will be the start of a long and successful career.
What are you most looking forward to this year? Building relationships with students; finding out how I can help them succeed.
Brian Kallback SPECIALTY: Instructor of Finance
EDUCATION: B.A. and M.A. from Loras College. Certified Financial Planner. In progress: M.S. in Personal Financial Planning, College for Financial Planning. HOMETOWN: Downers Grove, IL
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Haunting in Hennessy Waldmeir’s wisdom |
hooded figures, scaring even the bravest students. At the end of the hall, just when Last Friday, Oct. 27, the College Ac- they believed it was over, students began tivities Board hosted their annual event to descend the stairs lit by tiny electric Haunting in Hennessy. As one of the big- candles. gest CAB events of the year, Haunting in As guests reached the bottom of the Hennessy draws in many students who winding staircase they were met with a are looking for a good fright and a rush of single red balloon, signaling that there adrenaline on Halloweekend. must be a terrifying clown nearby. Just as Junior Abby Oldham has been a part of guests thought they could get away withthe Haunting in Hennessy for the last three out seeing Pennywise, he would jump out years as a CAB member. from behind a wall. He would scare people “It was really fun to watch people go into the direction of the exit finally freeing through and actually be scared but also them from the horrors within. enjoy themselves,” Oldham said. “I really enjoyed how they incorporated For this night of frights, Hennessy Hall both classic and new horror movies,” said was overrun by a slew senior Brennan Pivof terrifying creatures nicka. “It made it so and characters. Those much more fun. It’s As one of the biggest brave enough to atclear that CAB put a CAB events of the year, tend ascended to the lot of effort into this fourth floor, entering Haunting in Hennessy event and it was a real a dark hallway inhabsuccess.” draws in many students ited by such horror “It was a lot of who are looking for icons as Samara Morfun,” agreed junior a good fright and a gan, the girl-in-theRachel Brands. “I sewell from “The Ring” riously jumped more rush of adrenaline franchise, and masked times than I thought on Halloweekend. figures with striking I would. I really liked resemblance to cinhow they made it so fun but also scary.” ema’s famous serial Please join CAB at their next event tokillers, both classic and contemporary. Along the terrifying journey, guests en- morrow, Nov. 3, where magician Steve countered scream queens trapped by psy- Brundage will perform in the ACC Ballchotic killers and were followed by dark rooms at 8 p.m. by KATIE TOOZE
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Honors Projects series
A perfect prom by AUDREY MILLER | staff writer
This year, the dance is Last year on March 8, a very special event took place on campus. It was a prom taking place on April 11 for individuals with disabilities, and the in the ballrooms. Some turnout was spectacular for the first year. additions to last year’s There were games, a photo booth, and of course, dancing. Everyone who attended prom will be providing had a fabulous time and were very grateful guests with a meal for the opportunity to experience a prom. as well as a corsage This experience was possible thanks to an honors group who put it all together. or boutonniere. Juniors Patrick Costello, Rachel Prendergast, Noah Schoaf, Alex Schiavoni, Ian Lenke and Ashley Holtz received their hon- a local beauty salon in order to get the ors project last year and got right to work. ladies’ hair done at a discounted rate. Their project was to hold a formal dance This year, the dance is taking place for those with disabilities in the Dubuque on April 11 in the ballrooms. Some addicommunity, and each member had a differ- tions to last year’s prom will be provident reason why they wanted to participate ing guests with a meal as well as a corin this project. sage or boutonniere. Despite having one “I have a family member who has special year under their belts, the group is still needs,” Costello said facing obstacles about his personal such as fundraising reason for working on for the dance and Seeing the same joy in the eyes setting up commuthis prom. “I have experienced first-hand nity partners who of others means the world to the impact music and would be willing to me, knowing that we can give dancing can have on donate the flowers them an opportunity they her and how much and meal for the she looks forward evening. But deotherwise would not have. to the dances. Her Patrick Costello spite these uncer‘work’ that is funded tainties, the group Junior by the State of Illinois has already done holds dances similar work unparalleled to the one we put on by their peers in for those in Dubuque. Seeing the same joy the honors program. While most groups in the eyes of others means the world to me, take a couple years to make significant knowing that we can give them an opportu- progress on their projects, this group nity they otherwise would not have.” started out strong and will be able to put Last year was a huge success. Everyone on three proms by the time they graduwho attended the dance was provided with ate. They are truly making a difference a dress or a shirt and tie if they needed it. in people's lives, one formal dance at a The group also created a partnership with time.
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Religious-studies professor engages with students at CORE team event
by AVA LALOR
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The Spiritual Life CORE team hosted their second Holy Spirits and Biblical Brews on Friday, Oct. 27. This installment featured Dr. John Waldmeir, a professor in the religious studies department. This event, held twice a semester, brings in someone in the Loras community to lead those in attendance in both discussion and lecture over different topics in faith. CORE team, a Spiritual Life organization, holds differconent events throughout the year t a i n ed One of the most popular events is the same story the Holy Spirits and Biblical Brews. though they were Named for the root beer keg that is fapresented in different mously at every event, students gather in ways. In the passages chosen, the Pub in the ACC to discuss theology Jesus addresses the two most imand faith. portant commandments: “You shall Waldmeir has taught at Loras for about 20 years. His courses focus on reading love the Lord your God with all your heart, Jewish and Christian scriptures as well with all your soul, with all your mind, and as comparing and contrasting different with all your strength” and “You shall love religious traditions. During this time, he your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:30-31). has published five books such as “Cathe- This answer was a midrash in itself as Jesus drals of Bone, The Role of the Body in referred to two other passages from other Contemporary Catholic Literature” and books of the Bible, Deuteronomy and Levitiis currently finishing a book about con- cus. Also, his words are repeated in Matthew temporary Muslim literature. He has also 22:37-40 and Luke 10:27. The rest of the evening was spent comheld the annual John Cardinal O’Connor paring and discussing the passages. The Chair for Catholic Studies twice. audience realized that each With his backstory was presented in a ground in Jewish and slightly different context, Throughout the Christian scriptures, showing how the authors Gospels, the authors Waldmeir chose to used the style of midrash speak on the topic of use a traditional to create their own inter‘Jesus as teacher.’ To pretation of what Jesus form of Jewish start the night, Waldsaid. These led to different teaching called meir asked a quesinterpretations of Jesus as tion. midrash. Midrash a teacher. “What do you uses different “Dr. Waldmeir’s talk think of when you about Jesus as a teacher passages from the hear Jesus described was very informative,” said as a teacher?” Bible to interpret sophomore Abby ArmThe audience gave another, allowing strong. “He is a great speaka variety of answers er and was very knowledgemultiple layers of including how Jesus able about the topic.” used parables, shared interpretation. Holy Spirits and Biblical radical teachings, was Brews continues to be a an effective teacher popular CORE team event for different audiencbecause of the wide range of speakers and es, and started teaching at the age of 12. Waldmeir explained that in the four topics for students to listen to. “We got to take an in-depthlook on the Gospels in the New Testament of the Bible, Jesus is called teacher 10 times. Some different accounts of Jesus as teacher and translations include rabbi, the Jewish learn a little bit about what those teachings leader whose role is to guide and teach. meant,” CORE team co-leader Callie Owens Throughout the Gospels, the authors use a said. “We also learned what they could mean traditional form of Jewish teaching called for current listeners.” midrash. Midrash uses different passages HSBB will continue next semester along from the Bible to interpret another, allow- with more events from CORE team. The ing multiple layers of interpretation. next activitiy is a meditation night in the In order to show the use of midrash, Spiritual Life office on Monday, Nov. 13. To Waldmeir led the group in a scriptural get ready for the holiday season, they will analysis of passages from the Gospels of also be hosting crafts, cookies, and cocoa on Mark, Matthew, and Luke. Each passage Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 9 p.m.
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Post Christian morality and the decline of ethics |
of both, but so were the gods. In the great monotheistic religions, the standard of theism is like chicken. It takes on goodness is set by one supreme deity who the flavors of whatever culture or is goodness itself. Humans know the basic ideology surrounds it. There is standards of right and wrong, there is a no distinct set of atheist ethics because level of societal teaching necessary, but the it is only a belief in the absence of God. basics are pretty universal. Easy enough. Whatever system of morals or ethics We also know entire cultures often an atheist subscribes to does not come accept or promote certain kinds of evil. from atheism, but something else. Most Our relativist sensibilities have made us atheists in the U.S. live in a Christian uncomfortable with calling out any cultural culture, colored by a distinctively American practice as evil, but ancient Rome and individualism. So most Greece subjected infants American atheists, whether they to death by exposure know it or not, accept the broad There is no to the elements, strokes of Christian morality. Aztecs sacrificed reason to argue Moral relativism has become humans, even in the about what is a popular theory, because it 20th century lynched is a dangerously easy way to actually true if people, and today we reconcile different opinions. there is no truth. are comfortable with There is no reason to argue plenty that is morally But even the about what is actually true if questionable. What there is no truth. But even the most committed this says is not that most committed moral relativist morality is relative moral relativist becomes a moral absolutist between cultures, only becomes a when his house gets broken that cultures can and into, when he is cheated on, moral absolutist do pervert the truth. when he is insulted. Moral Religions fundamentally when his house relativism is unstable and change cultures. We are gets broken unsustainable. There is good, able to express horror into, when he is evil, and yes, shades of gray in at the idea of exposing between. The standards of right cheated on, when infants because and wrong must be set in some Christianity challenged he is insulted. way, transcending our ability to that widespread cultural invent them. practice. Standards of right and wrong Christianity forms have been intimately connected to the the bulk of our ideas of right and wrong. divine for quite some time, but this was Our belief in the fundamental equality only solidified with a monotheistic system. of people stems from the Christian belief Pagan Greece and Rome had standards in being made in the image of God. Our of right and wrong, people were capable indignation at the plight of the poor comes by BRODERICK HOOKER
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from a religion that believes that the poor them. Religious systems, and Christianity are especially blessed. Our belief that those in particular, recognize man is fallen, in relationships have a duty to be faithful and something external is necessary for to one another stems from the Biblical morality. No one has ever created a moral prohibition on adultery. The Greeks and system from scratch because it will always Romans prohibited adultery as well, but be based, however imperfectly, on the women were always the guilty natural law. It will party. Judaism and later either coincide Christianity held both sexes No one has ever created on accident, or were capable of infidelity. be flatly wrong. a moral system from The question is not atheists Anyone who is scratch because it cannot be moral; they can and brought up in usually are. Most everyone of the Christian will always be based, any creed is a decent person, culture will accept however imperfectly, seeking to uphold some Christian morals on the natural law. It standard. The question is one either because of origins. The atheist accepts they have made a will either coincide a basically Christian morality choice to accept on accident, or be because it still informs and them, or because flatly wrong. shapes the culture. A morality they already that is purely atheist in origin believe them to be looks almost alien, even to an true. atheist. Nietzsche rejected the Christian The shell of a Christian world view idea of “blessed are the meek,” and still guides most people’s consciences. replaced it with “blessed are the strong.” We believe killing is wrong, we believe He created a purely atheistic morality in some standards for sexuality. Lying, based on empowering one’s self. Almost cheating, hatred, are all wrong. But as more nobody, I would guess not even Nietzsche reject religion, a post religious morality himself, accepted this world view entirely is slowly taking shape, and has been and sincerely. Another, opposite atheistic for at least the last hundred years. The system of morality, Marxism, uses Christian nuclear bomb is a post religious weapon. theology as its model. In Christianity, It has a moral implication, one based on the kingdom of heaven is at hand. In a cold utilitarianism. Other evils, such as Marxism, the revolution is at hand. What euthanasia, are based on sentimentality, a these atheistic conceptions of morality feel-good hollow compassion. It is a hatred have in common is their assumption of the for life, cleverly disguised as a hatred of perfectibility of human beings. By man’s suffering. As the Christian moral lineage effort, we can create a brave new world. becomes gradually replaced with saccharine Because we are perfectible by own efforts, sentimentality or cold utilitarianism, our we can move the goalpost and bend the descendants will likely occupy a moral space rules as we wish – because we created we will find unrecognizable.
A case for medical marijuana Legalizing medical Cannabis could give American doctors, citizens a door to treating conditions |
marijuana. To put this into perspective, too numerous to ignore. If readers are skeptical about the benefits of marijuana there are 326 million people in the U.S. he legalization of marijuana has being used as a medicine, I understand. according to the most recent census data. been a controversial issue in the There are many areas of its use that That means 61.3 percent of the American U.S. for many years. Almost always are up for discussion people live in states that have the discussion focuses on recreational and further research. legal marijuana. Harvard’s marijuana. However, what many forget is If readers are However, prohibiting Medical School has stated that, under Federal law, medical marijuana that approximately 20 million its use based on the skeptical about is still illegal. The fact of the matter is that recommendation of people used medicinal the benefits of state law is always subservient to federal medical professionals marijuana in 2016, with 7.5 marijuana being law. in controlled dosages percent of the users being The idea that federal law overrides state used as a medicine, does nothing to address aged 12 or above. law is defended by Attorney General Jeff the more mysterious If so many people face I understand. Sessions’ position on the substance’s use elements of its use. We the consequences of this However, (medically and recreationally). According should not have some issue, we would expect the to the New York Times, Sessions asked the prohibiting its crackdown on the substance ideologue tell medical Senate to scale back rules preventing the to be for good reason, professionals how to use based on the Justice Department from overruling state right? Unfortunately this best treat their patients, recommendation laws, and allow it to press charges against is not the case. The issue of especially when the of medical honest citizens simply trying to maintain medical marijuana is still research clearly shows their health and livelihoods. While his a big controversy, in both there are some benefits professionals in the public eye and in the initiative is opposed to by both Democrats to be had. controlled dosages medical field. However, we and Republicans, Sessions has not backed The legal does nothing know that non-THC-based down. Sessions has been very clear about consequences of using medicinal Cannabis has his position on marijuana: he has no room to address the marijuana for medical some compelling benefits. for it in any of its forms. This indicates his purposes can be extreme. more mysterious Initial research shows black and white perception of the issue. medical elements of its use. Currently, that Cannabinol can be There are 29 states that have legalized Cannabis is a Schedule used to treat ailments like medical marijuana according to the One substance, meaning drug-resistant epilepsy, National Conference of State Legislatures. it’s a felony to have anxiety, some substance use disorders, This number does not include the two the substance in any form. If a person is non-states that followed the same path: the schizophrenia and psychosis. These caught with marijuana they can face felony benefits could well be just the tip of the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. To charges. If the person is convicted, this can iceberg. Although research on the value of further point out be a problem not just because of a prison Cannabis as a medicine is how this will affect sentence; they could lose their right to vote hard to conduct, current The issue of medical Americans of in four states. Florida, Iowa, Kentucky and research suggests it multiple political Virginia all deny felons the right to vote. marijuana is still a big can help a lot of people backgrounds, Say what you will about recreational use, without many risks. That controversy, in both the but there is absolutely no reason to deny note that West only applies to non-THCpublic eye and in the sick people their constitutional rights over Virginia, which based Cannabis, which went for Trump by medical field. However, we would still be against the what is strictly a matter of personal health. Simply put, medical marijuana affects nearly 42 points, know that non-THC-based law if Attorney General millions of people and treats numerous legalized medical Sessions has his way. medicinal Cannabis has dangerous ailments. Continuing the cannabis through The Mayo Clinic, prohibition of this substance will result some compelling benefits. a non-profit medical its Republican in numerous sick people being denied the legislature, and research institution, right to vote. We as a nation can do far the bill was describes a number of better for our sick people. I can’t say the signed by Jim Justice, their Democratic ailments that Cannabis can be used to medical use of marijuana will solve all Governor. In November of last year, treat -- if deemed appropriate by a doctor. diseases. I admit it comes with some risks. Pennsylvania and Ohio’s primarily GOP The Clinic says it can be used to treat But the job of medical professionals is to legislators legalized medical marijuana. ALS, anorexia caused by HIV or AIDs, address this question. We must legalize This issue now affects more than half the chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, medicinal Cannabis if we truly wish to help states, with an estimated 200 million multiple sclerosis, nausea, and even Americans living in states with legalized Tourette’s syndrome. These benefits are people.
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When solidarity reigns L
ast Wednesday night, the Loras College YDSA (Young Democratic Socialists of America) and the Loras Alliance collaborated to show the film “Pride” (2014). The film takes place in the UK during the year-long mining strike of 1984. The striking miners were met Alex Kruse with police brutality, a Conservative government who tried to smear the miners’ dignity, and Conservative media outlets who pandered to the Conservative government. The miners were able to withstand these horrible conditions for an entire year due largely in part to a variety of groups donating money and resources to them so they could continue their strike. “Pride” focuses on one such group – LGSM (Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners). To many at the time, this would’ve seemed like an unlikely pairing, but it became an important act of solidarity in which two seemingly different groups were able to recognize common enemies. Solidarity is a term many socialists use extremely often. It is our way of overcoming divisions that have been imposed upon the working class to leave us isolated and powerless. What “Pride” does so well
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is show the process of solidarity and its the differences between them are far too transformative nature. Solidarity is more polarized for any such collective action to than just voicing your support for those take place. In the case of “Pride,” individuals in need, it’s offering up your resources. have preconceived prejudices which The movie depicts this by showing LGSM limit dialogue between the two groups. fundraising for the miners. At one point Somehow, the other group seems too alien within the film, an individual criticizes them to even recognize their humanness. This for funding the miners and not the members is all constructed however, and the two of their own community. At another point, groups are more alike than they initially someone asks what the miners have ever thought. They share the same enemies: the done for them. It’s crucial to recognize that Conservative government, the Conservative solidarity is self-gift with no reciprocal media, and the brutal police. Separate, expectations. It’s to they had no chance against their recognize another’s enemies, but together, all the power Solidarity is fight with one’s in the world. an extremely own, and to work Solidarity is an extremely together in order transformative action. Through transformative to take action. taking part, we are able to action. Through Solidarity has been recognize an injury to one is taking part the rallying call for truly an injury to all. Solidarity socialist movements is natural to us because we are we are able across generations, social beings who are dependent to recognize and will continue to upon other humans. But what is an injury to be as long as hypernatural seems unnatural because individualism of prevailing ideologies telling one is truly an remains the us that we are all “islands,” to injury to all. prevailing ideology use John Donne’s term. But as within our society. we know from his meditation, So how does solidarity start? “Pride” no one is an “island.” The working class depicts the process of solidarity in a way encompasses many identities, and it which exposes difficulties involved, but has a common enemy. It is only when once transcending those difficulties, we recognize what we share and work infinite capabilities. Bringing individuals together for our common interest that we together is a difficult task, especially when can create a society in which we truly can those individuals have been taught that be proud to live.
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uzzy socks, hot chocolate with extra chocolate, a holiday Hallmark movie that comes with crackers to go with the cheese, a soft fuzzy blanket from way back in my childhood, warmth emanating from my overheated laptop that’s also playing Michael Buble’s Christmas album, and then the doorbell rings. Those stinkin’ trick-or-treaters! We all love Christmas, I feel pretty confident saying that. At least I know I love spending time with family and friends, exchanging carefully planned-out gifts, making piles and piles of Christmas cookies, attending holiday church services, etc. It all just brings a smile to my face. Which is why I don’t understand why it is so taboo to start celebrating a little bit early! With solid anecdotal evidence, it has been deemed only acceptable to celebrate Christmas once Thanksgiving has passed. While this does provide nearly a month of prime celebratory time, there are just too many variables: what if the sky uses up all of its beautiful snow I honestly see no problem before Thanksgiving in starting the celebration a I know celebrating and all that’s left for little early, and I have more Christmas yearDecember is rain positives. How many people round might be and muck? What to you buy Christmas presents if Netflix removes for? Immediate family, best a little extreme, its prime collection friends, and a significant so hear me out of C-list Christmas other? Maybe a dozen total, and don’t criticize movies? What if, in addition to other holiday with all the holiday donations and good deeds? a little holiday cheer, you can’t find That can be pretty hard on the cheer because a time in December pocket book, especially as a everyday is a gift. to spend time with broke college student who just all your loved ones? paid for gas in quarters. If you (There are only get in the merry mood, say in five Saturdays between Thanksgiving and October, you’re able to spread out your spending. That’s just good budgeting. Christmas.) The answer is simply to start Who does Christmas baking? I know it’s celebrating early and without shame, I a family tradition of mine to send baked must add.
goods along to our many loved ones to brighten their day. Unfortunately, other people have the same idea and sadly lots of cookies and candies go stale on kitchen countertops based solely on the fact that there are too many sweets to be consumed in what is traditionally deemed “Christmas time.” If you start your baking earlier, though, I graphic by ANNA PETERSEN can almost guarantee that nothing will go to waste and your sweets will be greatly and even moreso appreciated than if received closer to the holidays. There’s also literally no such thing as spending too much time with family and friends or making too many memories. Christmas is centered on giving and being thankful and present in the moment. It’s a time to grow closer with those around you and build memories and traditions. Shouldn’t that be something we do yearround? I know celebrating Christmas year-round might be a little extreme, so hear me out and don’t criticize a little holiday cheer because every day is a gift. And I just really like rockin’ around my Christmas tree.
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A symbol of hate or lifestyle? Discussion about the Confederate flag persists by DALTON OBERFOELL
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war that lasted for four years. The bloodiest war in American history. Those that used to be brothers, fighting and killing each other over a difference in ideals. The American Civil War ended over 152 years ago, yet today the Confederate Flag still continues to fly in the country that it fought against. In today’s society, you can still find this flag as much as the American flag, and according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, 718 monuments dedicated to the Confederate Army still stand in the U.S. today. But what is it these monuments actually represent? To some it represents preserving a lifestyle, it’s a way of life; to others it represents hate and promotes slavery. Should these monuments come down, though? As ugly as the Civil War was, it is still part of our history, and to remove parts of our history puts us at risk of repeating it. These statues As ugly as preserve our the Civil history and War was, remind us to not go backwards. it is still But if it takes part of our monuments history, of people who killed fellow and to Americans to remove remind us that parts of slavery is bad, our history then we are doing something puts us wrong as a at risk of nation. There repeating are other ways to preserve it. history, especially with things like this. I don’t believe Confederate history should be erased; however, I don’t believe that people who fought against the Union should be displayed prominently in our streets. Let us not forget these traitors to the U.S., which is strange when you think about their portrayal. It’s obvious what these statues represent and why they were erected. Ever wonder why there are no statues of Hitler in Germany? Yeah, me neither. A statue of him would obviously represent Nazism and everything it stood for, the same way that these statues represent the Confederates’ effort to extend slavery. 718 statues dedicated to a rebellion, dedicated to a group that fought and killed its own people to keep slavery. Instead of letting these statues stand, why not build monuments to those African Americans who made a difference and to those who made strides for civil rights? Provide both sides of the story. Then we can teach future generations this ugly past in a light that will prevent those atrocities from ever happening again.
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Music Review: St. Vincent ‘MASSEDUCTION’
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Annie Clark, known better by her stage name of St. Vincent, has always been somewhat of a musical outlier. She makes incredibly thoughtful yet intensely strange music that never seems to fit into a set genre. She is a female guitarist in a male dominated field. She can play licks with the best of guitarists, but chooses to focus her incredible gifts on making her own eclectic music. For this effort she recruited popular producer Jack Antonoff of “Bleachers” and “Fun” fame. He was expected to add a more polished and commercial sound to her sound without stripping it of her distinct style. “Hang On Me” starts the album with a strong “Nine Inch Nails” industrial beat that slowly builds along with powerful synthesizers. Slowly the track swells with orchestral flourishes until this plea to a former lover to not look back in anger has reached its low key finale.
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It’s that time of year again, the weather is getting colder, the streets are getting busier and Loras Students are getting anxious for their holiday breaks. But what is there to do while you wait to head home and stuff your face with home cooked food and finally catch up on sleep? Well, Dubuque has some sweet holiday traditions to keep you jolly and holly until finals week. Here are eleven things to do this fall and winter season in Dubuque, IA. 1. Indoors Farmers Market- That’s right, when the outdoor farmers market closes in Dubuque, a new one opens. The Indoors Farmers Market opens the first weekend of November and is located in the former Colts Center (1101 Central Avenue). Around 25 vendors will be offering different produce, foods, crafts, baked goods, etc. This market also offers new breakfast options from Holliberri Icelandics and coffee by Verena Street. Cost: $5-25. 2. Pumpkin Patches- Dubuque has a number of Pumpkin Patches open to the public during the fall season. The most famous is Schuster’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. This patch offers pumpkin spice goodies, pumpkin pickings, crafts, and difficult corn maze. Cost: $5-20. 3. Apple Orchard- Czipars Apple Orchard was opened in 1940 right outside of Dubuque. There are tons of free activities to keep you nice and warm on a cold fall day, but the best thing to warm up with is their homemade apple doughnuts. There’s popcorn for those who want to skip to delicious dessert, arts and craft, art displays, apple picking, and a store full of goodies to pair nice with your freshly picked apples. Cost: $0-15. 4. Dubuque Fighting Saints Game- Hockey is back and the Fighting Saints are back in full strength. The USHL team plays every weekend, and will give you the surefire entertainment you’ve been looking for. They have beer, food, and different promotions for every game. Tickets start at $10.00 and can be purchased on or before game day. Cost: $10-$50. 5. Ice Skating- So you went to the hockey game and want to see just how hard it is to skate on that slippery ice. Well, good news for you. The Dubuque Fighting Saint’s home ice, Mystique Community Ice Center, offers open public skating daily. The hours vary depending on the arena’s schedule. Listen to music, laugh with your pals, and maybe fall on your butt a few times. Cost: $3-$15. 6. Food and Wine on the River- November is coming up quick and Dubuque is ready to serve you the best food and wine the city has to offer while enjoying the view of the Mississippi River before it begins to freeze. Dubuque Food and Wine on the River is set for their 5th annual event on Nov. 3 - 5. The event takes place at different river locations. Learn more at dbqfoodandwine.com 7. Guys in Ties- Nov. 11 is a night of laughter at the Bell Tower theater. Every November the improv comedy show, Guys in Ties hits the stage for one very special, hilarious night. Nothing is staged, just pure comedy. belltowertheater.net Cost:$20 8. Sundown Mountain Resort- Glide down the hills of Dubuque at our ski and snowboard resort. Don’t have your gear at school? That’s okay! Sundown offers rental and lessons for all your skiing and snowboarding needs. Check to see when they open on their Facebook page: Sundown Mountain Resort. Cost: $25-$100. 9. Reflections in the Park- Dubuque features a beautiful, almost magical Christmas light display in Murphy Park starting right around Thanksgiving. The light show’s money goes to Hillcrest Family Services. Companies, families, schools, and medical institutions all design and donate these bigger then life light displays. Pile up in your car, bring blankets, and enjoy some hot chocolate and candy canes while listening to old time Christmas music favorites while cruising through the park. Cost: $10 a car. 10. Christmas Candlewalk- Bluff Street transforms into the North pole on Nov. 24. The street is decorated with candy canes, candles, wreaths, elves. The air smells like cookies, peppermint and hot chocolate. At the end of the night, Santa Claus and his misses arrives down the 4th street elevator. Cost: Free. 11. Festival of Trees- The Roshek Building hostess the Ohnward Fine Arts Center Festival of Trees every November and December. The festival features festive and elaborate Christmas trees, music, silent auction and delicious holiday favorites. Featuring our very own Loras College Chamber Choir.
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“Pills” takes a completely different method. The song starts with an old nursery rhyme motiff reflection and gradually turns into a guitar freak-out that would fit very nicely on a “Sonic Youth” album. Further along the song devolves into a ballad for its final third. The lyrics reflect on the unfortunate state of today’s populace and its increased dependence on pharmaceuticals. “Sugarboy” continues with St. Vincent’s descent into the weird. The song begins with a rapid drum beat during the verses, with lyrics about wanting to find love. The chorus slows down with layered guitars, and vocals that build with a strong desire to find human connection, in whatever form that takes. She also saves time for a keyboard solo directly out of 1984. On “Los Ageless” she mourns the destruction of the world in a sci-fi fantasy that features taut drums and piercing guitars that chime through to make their point. She sings in the chorus of how the world used to be. Her pain can be felt especially during the bridge in which she cries out for her lost world. “Happy Birthday Johnny” takes a complete left turn again from the previous songs. It begins with a low key piano and St. Vincent’s poignant falsetto, describing a lost love. She still wishes the best for the person, even though their love no longer continues. Her voice beautifully conveys her heartbreak and her hopes for the future for both of them.
Like the subject of last week’s review, Mario’s Italian Restarante has stood the test of time. It has brought in guests for over 40 years to try its “straight from Italy” Italian food. Italy-born Mario Bertolini started his restaurant in 1977. He spent many afternoons sharing his love for food while greeting each new friend with a smile. His restaurant has had politicians and celebrities like Caroline Kennedy and James Earl Jones stop by. This past summer the creator of the famous giant-sized panzerotti passed away. Despite his passing, Mario’s legacy will live on, one meal at a time. The menu includes a variety of Italian classics, from pasta to tiramisu, and everything in between. All are from family recipes and are prepared in-house. They have specials every day of the week except Sunday. Monday is the chef’s special. The special on Tuesdays and Thursdays is the Pork Chop a la Mario. There are two specials on Wednesday: the Linguine Carbonara and the Fettuccine Alfredo. On Fridays the special is Cod and Catfish. To end the week, the Saturday special is a seafood platter that includes fried scallops, shrimp, cod, and catfish. Mario’s panzerotti is a MUST-HAVE item that every customer should experience. The price is $13, but it’s well worth it once you see the size of it. Panzerotti resembles a calzone, but comes fried or baked. You can get it with cheese and your choice of pepperoni, ham, green olives, sausage, green peppers, beef, mushrooms, or black olives. It’s served with a choice of cottage cheese, coleslaw or tossed salad. For $2.95 more, get the “Mario Panz” with all the ingredients. As a college student looking to stretch my food dollars as much as possible, this is the perfect item. The panzerotti is a little smaller than a football, and will leave you walking out with leftovers for later. I spoke with Loras sophomore Sarah Krieger about her recent visit there. “Whenever my family and I go to Mario’s,” said Krieger, “I always get the spinach tortellini with white sauce. It is all homemade and delicious.” Before you leave the place, try one of their many dessert options. These include Angelina’s homemade cannoli, tiramisu, chocolate seven-layer cake, spumoni, and vanilla ice cream. If you’re feeling adventurous, add some chocolate sauce to your ice cream at no extra charge. Also available post-dinner are espressos, cappuccinos, and caffe mocha. Mario’s is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. They are less than a mile away, at 13th and Main in Dubuque.
Short Film Hits the Big Screen by BRENNAN PIVNICKA | staff writer
On Tuesday, Oct. 24th Mindframe Theaters hosted the big-screen premiere of the short film “Is It Snowing Where You Are?” Shown in tandem with a documentary about The Lounge, it was shot locally in and around Dubuque, and featured many people from the area. The story follows a disgruntled college student, Todd Fischer, who leaves his school when he feels he’s wasting his life. Short on money and gas with nowhere to go, he is forced to stop over at the college of BJ, his annoying high school friend. BJ is insistent that Todd stay with him, offering to let him sleep on his couch, and eventually lending him money for gas. Todd, however, wants nothing to do with him, and debates whether or not staying there is a step backwards. The movie was produced by Random Thought Films, an independent Dubuque-headquartered film making studio known mainly for its comedic shorts. The film was originally slated to be shot in 2015, with an almost entirely different cast. Certain scenes were filmed that year, but difficulties encountered during production caused the movie to be shelved for a year. During this time the script went through several rewrites, and a new cast was organized. Production began again in late 2016, with filming taking place on and off for nearly a year. The cast included Pablo Garcia, Dominic Taus, and current Duhawk Brody Hooker. Several other Loras students were featured as background extras. The campus itself stood in for the fictional Durango College, with much of the movie taking place there. Scenes were filmed on the library quad, the stairs by Graber gym, and in and around Rohlman Hall. Additional scenes were shot at the Circle K on Bellevue-Cascade Road south of town, the Wisconsin-border truck stop, and the scenic overlook near Cheryl. Director Ben Schmidt, himself a former student of Loras, claims he drew from elements of his own life and experiences in college as the primary inspiration for the film. “It was both a dream come true and the most surreal experience of my life,” he said of the premier. “I was able to share such a personal part of my life with so many strangers and people I love, and hearing the collective acclaim afterwards was just icing on the cake.” For the moment, the production’s “theatrical run has been limited to only the single screening. But if reviews continue to be positive, as is currently case, then there is a chance the movie could be distributed further. If so, it is greatly recommended for anyone who’s experienced the icy cold tribulations of college life firsthand.
This Day in History: Nov. 2 by BRODERICK HOOKER | health and lifestyle editor
1889: North and South Dakota achieve statehood: The Dakota territory, named for a group of Sioux people, was sparsely populated by farmers, ranchers, and miners. The mining in the western part of the territory made it prosperous enough for statehood. It also led to conflicts over ownership of the Black Hills, which are sacred to the Sioux but also rich in mineral resources. On this day in 1889, North Dakota and South Dakota were both admitted to the union as states. 1917: British support a Jewish home in Palestine with the Balfour Declaration: The region that now encompasses Israel and Palestine has been under the control of many different powers through the millennia. Prior to World War I, it had been Ottoman territory and had a Jewish minority. The Balfour Declaration was originally written in a letter from UK Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour to Lord Walter Rothschild. It was issued as a public statement, reading “His Majesty’s government views with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people … it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing nonJewish communities in Palestine, or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country.” The declaration led to the British Mandate of Palestine, and eventually to the founding of the nation of Israel. 1920: First commercial radio station, KDKA, broadcasts from Pittsburgh: Radio transmitters first had widespread use during WWI. After the war the U.S. Government and the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company of East Pittsburgh were looking for commercial uses for the technology. Westinghouse began selling radio receivers, and KDKA broadcast election results so customers would have something to listen to on their radio. 1930: Haile Selassie crowned emperor of Ethiopia: The name might not sound familiar, but Haile Selassie, the last emperor of Ethiopia, had an undisputed impact on the world. Ethiopia is an ancient country, one of the first Christian nations, and the longest in Africa to successfully resist western colonizers. Haile Selassie was born to a long line of Ethiopian royalty. When Fascist Italy invaded in 1936, he appealed to the League of Nations for help. He continued to rule until 1975 when he was deposed by a group of communist military leaders called the Derg. The most interesting thing about him is that a Jamaican religious group, the Rastafari, believe he was an incarnation of God. He remained Ethiopian Orthodox, and denied claims to divinity. But when he sent an archbishop to draw Rastafarians into the Ethiopian Church, he did not correct his Rastafarian followers. 1936: BBC creates BBC Television service: Nov. 2 is a big day for broadcast media. On this day in 1936 the British Broadcasting Corporation created the BBC Television Service. BBC had been broadcasting radio. Its first television broadcast took place from Alexandra Palace. In May of the following year it broadcast the coronation of King George VI and Queen Mother Elizabeth (parents of the current Queen Elizabeth). In 1939 the broadcasts abruptly stopped during a Mickey Mouse cartoon, with the outbreak of WWII. That same cartoon was one of the first things broadcast when it resumed service in 1946.
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A few miles From my boyhood home Was a forest And A vast, adjoining prairie Bike paths Spread through like arteries One tree stood giant 50 feet high Alone Trapped In snowy plain Near concrete paths Ice, sleet, and snow covered I rested my feet Underneath The lonely sycamore Far from the path Watching each flake drift Down So slowly Down On the curious teenager Dressed in all black The gloves were too thin Wind sliding through fibers I felt the chill Deep within
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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.
Dear Trish, I went to the Music and The Mind presentation last week, and besides hearing about music being good for the mind and the soul, I heard something else that got me thinking. One of the panelists talked about the need for silence in our lives and the lack of it in this day and age. I like having sound on all of the time, whether it be with my earplugs in listening to my Spotify, or the TV as background noise when I sleep. What’s the big deal about not liking the quiet? Signed, Need the Noise Trish says, We live in a loud world full of distractions, and although conversation and music are good for development and stress reduction, I would agree the lack of silence in our lives can have a negative impact on our health. Technological devices make is nearly impossible to be completely checked out and alone with our thoughts. In addition to the record number of YouTube hits or streaming of music on mobile devices, “Psychology Today” reported smartphone users are checking their devices about every six minutes. This works out to be around 150 times in a 24 hour day, minutes that years ago were likely filled with silence. And when I say 24 hours a day, I mean it. People frequently sleep with or near their mobile devices, and are accustomed to checking them when they light up or vibrate throughout the night. Not only does this disrupt their much needed sleep schedule, it messes with the one time during the full day meant for solitude. Essentially, silence and solitude are becoming an endangered species these days. Let’s talk about the benefits of silence. First, silence relieves tension, just as too much noise can cause stress. Silence has the opposite effect by releasing tension in the brain and body. Our brains need time to restore themselves from the sensory input thrown at us from different directions throughout the day. We seem to be obsessed, at least in this country, with getting information or responding to things in hyper speed. Solitude allows for a break from the tyrant of productivity. Studies show that “the ceaseless attentional demands of modern life put a significant burden on the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which is involved in high-order thinking, decision-making and problem-solving” (Huffington Post). Silence gives the brain an opportunity to restore itself so that it can be more productive in the future. An article published in the journal “Brain Structure and Function” described a study on mice that showed silence can literally thicken gray matter in the brain and create new cells in the hippocampus (2013). And if science is not enough to convince you, let’s look at how exploring silent spaces helps with human development and finding meaning in life. Self-reflection is linked to making meaning, and creating meaning is at the heart of what it means to be human. So many of us are stuck in the past or overly concerned about the future. Silence brings our awareness back to the present. It allows us to reflect on our experiences and to discover who we are as individuals. This introspection is a necessary part of growing and can thus help us be more fully present in relationships, a known key to happiness. Take some time out of each day to be in the quiet. Practice mindfulness in the morning before heading to class. Take a walk outside without your earbuds in and listen to the wind blow through the trees before sitting down to do homework. Consider coming to the new meditation group meeting each week in the library at 1 p.m. for 20 minutes. Your brain will thank you for the much needed break. Signed, Trish
In the shoes of an immigrant by KRISSY JUAREZ | staff writer
and planned event, and while it attempts to resemble the immigration process, just because one goes to this event does not Loras College will be hosting an mean that one understands what it is like Immigration Simulation on Tuesday, Nov. to immigrate to the United States. This is 7, from 7-9 p.m. in Ballrooms A and B in a way for students to grow in empathy and the ACC. The Senior Breitbach class came knowledge, but it’s important to remember up with the idea to put on the simulation that while someone might be particularly after news fulfilling a “role” during this broke that Deferred The emphasis event, for many people, this Action for Childhood is their reality. They don’t get Arrivals (DACA) is here is on human to go back to their residence in danger of being dignity, on the hall after two hours. By terminated. This raised recognition having a respectful and open concerns and questions mind, participants will be about the vulnerability of that all people able to best enter into the people who came to the deserve right simulation. U.S. in search of a better treatment, love Spaces are limited and life, and the resulting consensus was to invite and respect simply filling up fast, so if there is any interest in attending the Loras community because they the immigration simulation to learn more about the exist as a human please RSVP. Three ways immigration process. to accomplish this are The essence of this being. It’s about to find any of the fliers simulation is to help understanding, in posted around campus recognize the difficulties a very small way, and scan the QR code, facing people who respond to the email from go through the U.S. what it would be Kathryn Bailey, or find the immigration process like not to have event on Facebook under by giving individuals the privilege of Immigration Simulation. different roles with the The Senior Breitbach class objective of successfully being born an is sincerely grateful to all becoming a citizen. The American citizen. faculty, alumni, staff and emphasis here is on students who are giving human dignity, on the their time to bring this event recognition that all people to Loras College. The class is hoping for deserve right treatment, love and respect a turnout that demonstrates the campussimply because they exist as a human wide commitment to the Loras College being. It’s about understanding, in a very dispositions of active learning, reflective small way, what it would be like to not have thinking, ethical decision-making and the privilege of being born an American responsibly contributing. citizen. That being said, this is a structured
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The case for All Souls’ Day by MARIA TEETS | staff writer
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Two pounds of lean ground turkey Two 15 ounce cans of pinto beans Two 15 ounce cans of red kidney beans Two 15 ounce cans of diced tomatoes One 8 ounce can of chopped green chilis One yellow onion One green pepper Three stalks of celery Three teaspoons salt Three tablespoons cumin Two tablespoons chili powder Two tablespoons minced garlic
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1. Crumble up the ground turkey and cook it in a lightly greased frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until done (about 10-15 minutes; I use two large frying pans). 2. Clean, trim and finely chop the onion, the green pepper and the celery. 3. Stir all of the ingredients together in a large crockpot. Cover and cook on high for four hours. 4. Makes about three to four quarts. 5. Serve with flour tortillas, corn bread or chips.
5 reasons to love pumpkins by AUDREY MILLER | staff writer
It’s autumn, which means it’s pumpkin-takeover-season. We’re talking pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bagels, pumpkin pie, roasted pumpkin seeds, and even pumpkin spice Cheerios at select grocery stores. Fortunately, our obsession with pumpkin is completely justified. It’s actually considered a superfood — as long as you don’t drown it in sugar and cream and other unhealthy additives. There are plenty of reasons why pumpkin is so good for you, but here’s the top five: 1. Pumpkin has a ton of fiber, which keeps you fuller for longer and keeps your digestive system functioning well. Roasted pumpkin seeds have 1.7 grams of fiber per serving, while mashed pumpkin has 3 grams of fiber. 2. Pumpkin contains two times the recommended daily intake of vitamin A, which helps improve your eyesight. Not only does vitamin A promote good vision, it also slows the degeneration of your retinas that can lead to poor vision
and blindness. But vitamin A isn’t just beneficial for your eyes — it also keeps your skin, teeth and bones healthy. 3. Pumpkin helps lower your blood pressure. Yes, you heard that correctly. The pumpkin oils contained in mashed pumpkin contain phytoestrogens, which are molecular compounds that prevent high blood pressure. Lower blood pressure is important because it keeps your heart and cardiovascular system healthy. 4. Pumpkin helps you sleep better. Pumpkin contains tryptophan, an amino acid that helps the body create serotonin, the neurotransmitter that makes you feel happy and relaxed and, more importantly, sleepy. This same amino acid is found in turkey, which could be the reason why you’re so sleepy after a large turkey-and-pumpkin-pie Thanksgiving dinner. 5. Pumpkin is heart-healthy. This goes back to the first health benefit of pumpkin — all the fiber. Studies show that people who include plenty of fiber
in their diets have a lower risk of heart disease compared to people who eat a low-fiber diet. Obviously there are many health benefits to pumpkin, but these reasons don’t even include the tasty reasons to love pumpkin. There’s a reason why people include it in so many recipes and beverages. It’s absolutely delicious. Fortunately, even though pumpkin is a staple ingredient in the fall, it’s also widely available year-round. Autumn is the prime time for pumpkin baked goods and recipes, but you can easily find canned pumpkin at your local grocery store in the baking or canned vegetable aisles. Although it doesn’t taste as good as fresh pumpkin from a local pumpkin patch, it’s still a pretty convenient and cheap ingredient. However, most restaurants and coffee shops only carry pumpkin-flavored items for a short while in the fall. So take advantage of all the pumpkin-themed menu items this season. They’ll be gone before you know it.
FOCUS: Who am I? #IamHis
blurred. This quickly turned into getting at God because blaming all of my life’s good at manipulating a situation to get what problems on Him was easier than I wanted out of it. What I desired was to feel taking ownership of my mistakes. But On Tuesday night, I prayed with a loved and wanted. So when I got into high eventually when I started to let my particular passage in the Bible, Luke 8: school, my romantic relationships reflected walls back down, it was through His 18-22. In this passage Jesus poses a questhis, my friendships reflected this, and the people’s arms that I was welcomed tion to Peter, “Who do you say that I am?” way I viewed myself reflected back into the Church. It As a woman who tries to imitate Jesus in this as well. In my eyes, I was was in the presence of the all things, I had to ask Him that question It was in the only as good as what I could most Holy Eucharist that in return, “Jesus, who do you say that I give. The older I got, the more I heard him say, “Emma, presence am?” In this article I hope to address a extreme this mentality became. my beloved daughter, few things: the recent “me too” campaign of the If I was only as good as what I YOU ARE MINE.” And it sweeping across social media, a little bit of most Holy could give, then what I could was in His sacrament of my own story, and the age-old question: give had to be perfect. Well, this confession where Jesus Eucharist Who am I? led to an eating disorder and Christ said to me, “Emma, There are aspects of #metoo that I think that I heard one very disordered relationship your sins are forgiven, go are great. For example, women who have with a guy (that in peace.” Jesus comes him say, been victims of rape, sexual looked perfect on to bring us mercy. Jesus “Emma, my harassment, inappropriate Facebook). comes to give us love. Jesus Women who comments, and abuse are beloved If I was writing a came so we might have have been being reassured they are “me too” post this is life, and have it abundantly daughter, not alone. Women feel the victims of where it would end, (John 10: 10). YOU ARE freedom they need to seek without resolution In my favorite movie, rape, sexual help, help that is necessary in MINE.” or healing. This is “What A Girl Wants,” Amanharassment, healing. However, I think this the primary reason da Bynes’ character leaves campaign is lacking, which I inappropriate I feel that #metoo everything she knows in will go into detail about in a search of a father she’s never met. Before comments, and is lacking. My story did not bit. she leaves, she says these words to her abuse are being end there. After this relationI cannot say that I had the ship with the guy I was dating mother, “I feel like half of me is missing, reassured they ended, I felt empty and alone. same story as many of the and without the other half, how am I women sharing the hashtag me I missed him and I missed supposed to know who I really am?” are not alone. too. I was fortunate to grow up feeling like I knew who I was. I My message to you is this: Jesus is not in a loving two-parent family. had shaped my entire identity the other half, He is EVERYTHING. In I understood quickly, as most around this guy. Him you live, and move, and have your children do, that bad actions were punished It would be cliché for me to say I met being (Acts 17:28). Please, never let your and good actions were rewarded. However, another guy, and His name is Jesus, but past dictate who you are. Be more than somewhere in my childhood, certain lines that is exactly what happened. Now don’t #metoo. Who am I? My name is Emma of what was good and what was bad became get me wrong, I was angry. I was so angry and #IamHis. by EMMA SCHOPP | for the Lorian
You’ve heard of Halloween, that glorious day once a year when it becomes socially acceptable to run around in costumes and take candy from strangers. You’ve probably heard of All Saints’ Day, a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church, during which we attend Mass and reflect on the shining examples of the saintly men and women who have gone before us. But what about All Souls’ Day? The Feast of All Souls is celebrated on Nov. 2, and is a day traditionally dedicated to the memory of friends, relatives, and all who have died. Unfortunately, this final day in the autumn triduum is often entirely neglected, and in our busy, modern lives, we miss out on an important opportunity to celebrate this holiday and fully embrace our humanity. There are two distinct ways to celebrate All Souls’ Day. The first comes from the Catholic tradition which observes the day by fasting and offering prayers for the souls in purgatory, especially the souls who have no one to pray for them. The revelations of the saints tell us that purgatory is a place of immense joy - as the souls know they will be united with God - and immense suffering - as they see themselves plainly in all their offenses against God. Catholics believe that once a soul leaves this life, it can no longer pray for itself and it relies on friends and relatives to offer prayers and sacrifices to expiate its time in purgatory. Because of this, it is important that we pray for the souls in purgatory. The second way to celebrate this holiday is a more lively one. People who are familiar with Hispanic traditions will recognize the trio of Halloween, All Saints’ and All Souls’ as the festival of Dia de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Spanish people combined ancient pagan traditions with the Catholic feast days to celebrate the lives of deceased family members with sugar skulls, candlelight processions and marigolds. Even if you’re not religious (or Hispanic for that matter), celebrating All Souls’ Day can be a positive experience. In this fastpaced life, we often don’t give ourselves adequate time to grieve. All Souls’ Day can be a good reminder to appreciate loved ones both living and dead. Whether one chooses to celebrate All Souls’ Day in a festive or solemn manner, or some combination of the two, everyone can benefit from pausing in our busy lives to remember loved ones and reflect on the shortness of life.
Some ways to celebrate Secular 1. Visit a cemetery Taking time to visit a cemetery and reflect on life and death is a great way to celebrate this day. 2. Tend a grave Both Memorial Day and All Souls’ Day are traditionally reserved for tidying or decorating graves of deceased family members.. 3. Take some time to remember a deceased lov0ed one in a special way. In the secular sense, All Souls’ is a time to remember our family and friends who have died and honor their memory. Listen to a song that reminds you of them, commemorate them with their favorite food or activity, have a good cry if you feel like it.
Religious 4. Attend Mass Mass is the greatest prayer and sacrifice in the Catholic Church. Attending Mass in memory of all the departed and offering the Mass for the souls in purgatory is a wonderful way to celebrate this feast day. 5. Fast and pray All Souls’ is traditionally considered a day of fasting and abstinence as we pray for the repose of the souls who have gone before us. 6 Go to confession If the souls in purgatory could recommend one thing to us it would be to go to confession and remove all obstacles between ourselves and God’s love and mercy.
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Women’s soccer snatches IIAC title Duhawks gear up for postseason clash with Wartburg by AARON BROEGE| sportswriter
The women’s soccer team clinched the Iowa Conference regular-season title, making it the No. 1 seed in the postseason conference tournament. The achievement comes after weeks of hard work and dedication that has earned the Duhawks a national ranking — No. 18 in NCAA Division III. The Duhawks finished 12-1-3 on the season. The team hopes to keep the momentum going during the postseason, as they pursue a title in the conference tournament that would guarantee a spot in the national playoffs. However, that won’t be easy. One of the two teams that Loras tied during the conference portion of the schedule, Wartburg, is the first team the Duhawks will play in the tournament. In fact, Wartburg now has played Loras to a draw in four consecutive matches. Loras will continue to seek leadership from a trio of seniors — Maura Walsh, Lauren Bolnius and Riley O’Neill — who all have made 70 appearances for the Duhawks during their careers. Walsh, who tallied a hat trick in a recent victory over Coe, rose to the top of the conference’s scoring board, as she
accumulated 55 points during the season. The Duhawks secured the regular-season conference title by tying Central, 1-1, in their final match. Central started with an 11-3 shot advantage at the half and took a 1-0 into halftime. However, in the second half, Loras turned the tables on the Dutch, outshooting them 9-4, including a shot into the top-right corner of the net by Bolnius that tied the game. “We had to change things up,” said Coach Matt Pucci. “Luckily, the change caught Central off guard, and we were able to convert on an effective strategy.” Pucci went on to explain his faith in the squad, and, once again, they did not disappoint. In overtime, neither side could produce a goal. While a win would have been nice for the Duhawks, the tie gave them the outright IIAC title. “We are excited and humbled to be in the position that we are in,” said Bolnius. “We had a powerful team this season and we executed.” As of right now, the women will be able to host their tournament games at home. The Duhawks hosted Wartburg on Wednesday (which occurred after The Lorian went to press on Tuesday night).
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Senior forward Maura Walsh is embraced by her team after scoring a goal against Coe.
Football aims for .500 after falling to Central Loras looks to end season on a high note by AARON BROEGE| sports writer
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Senior wide-receiver Mikey Castoro sprints for the end zone after catching a pass from senior quarterback Bob Kelly.
As the football team continued it backand-forth season when it traveled to Pella to take on perennial powerhouse Central. The Duhawks were overpowered during their bid to go over .500, as Central took the Duhawks down, 65-24. The Duhawks had a difficult start, not scoring for the duration of the first quarter. The Dutch used Loras’ sluggish start to take a 21-0 lead. In the second quarter, the Duhawks’ offense started clicking again behind senior quarterback Bob Kelly, scoring two touchdowns and a field goal. However, the defense was unable to slow the Dutch, who scored another 27 points to take a 48-17 lead into halftime. In the third quarter, Central scored another 17 points. The Loras defense struggled until the final quarter of play, when it held the Dutch to 27 yards of total offense. However, for the game, the Central offense gained a whopping total of 666 yards. “You can’t win a game when you allow over 650 yards of offense,” said Head Coach Steve Helminiak. “Our offense and defense worked together last week to pull out a win, but there was no way the offense could make
up for the defensive performance.” The day was not a complete loss for the Duhawks, however. Senior Josh Schulte had an outstanding performance, with 164 receiving yards on 11 receptions, and he also had three touchdown catches. He came 9 yards short of a career high in receiving yards while tying his best touchdown performance. And with his performance at Central, Kelly has come within 115 yards of the school record for most passing yards in a season. Meanwhile, senior Mason Quigley kicked another field goal to tie the school record for most field goals in a season. Also, senior Mikey Castoro tied a Loras record with seven returns in one game. Unfortunately, Walter Ollie, who has been electric as a return man throughout the season, was limited to one kickoff return. “It doesn’t matter about individual performances,” Schulte said. “If the team doesn’t get the win, it kind of clouds that out.” Up next for the Duhawks, after a bye week, is their season finale at home against Luther. With a win, the Duhawks would finish the season with a 5-5 record. The Nov. 11 kickoff at the Rock Bowl is set for 1 p.m.
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Cooke commandeers IIAC B-Flight Junior tennis player wins title at IIAC Individual Tournament
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Women finish the fall campaign 8-4; Hinz is only first-year named to all-conference team
We were one of the last teams there. One of our goals is to be the last team standing; that means you had a good tournament, and we ultimately had kids there on the last day. Chad Fenwich
by NATALIE DROESKE| sports editor
Spanning the weekend of Oct. 13 and 14, the women’s tennis team competed at the IIAC Individual Tournament. It was a strong showing by the entire Loras team, but junior Emma Cooke shined brightest, earning first place for Loras as the B-Flight Singles Champion. “Emma had a good tournament,” said tennis coach Chad Fenwick. “She saved her best for last, beating some really good players. She really controlled the matches she played and used her experience really well.” As runner-up in last year’s competition, the Duhawks went into the tournament with high energy. A change in venue due to weather conditions didn’t go without effect. Cooke took down her opponents from Buena Vista and Wartburg, 8-0 and 8-3, respectively, before taking down Simpson’s Megan Bradley in dominating fashion, 6-0, 6-1, for the title. “It was a difficult tournament because the weather was so bad,” said Fenwick. “It had rained all weekend, which meant a lot of hours indoors, a lot of waiting around.”
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Junior Emma Cooke poses with IIAC banner after she wins the B-Flight Singles championship. With the original match set for a 16-court complex in Waterloo, IA, moving to an indoor facility with only six courts was less than ideal. “We had a lot of excitement going into the tournament. We’d been playing pretty well, and the weather kind of killed our momentum a little,” said Fenwick. “We had players, though, that played really well.” The Duhawk duos of Cooke and first-year Bri Eighme and first-years Franny Roche and Erin McGivern advanced to the quarterfinals. Senior Rachel Molidor also gave her opponent a run for
her money, offering Luther’s Erin Halverson her closest competition in the tournament. Halverson escaped with a narrow victory, 9-7. “We were one of the last teams there, Fenwick said. “One of our goals is to be the last team standing; that means you had a good tournament, and we ultimately had kids there on the last day, while there were several teams that weren’t there on Day 2. For us to still have kids playing on the second day was good. It’s what we shoot for.” Following the IIAC Individual Tournament, first-year Audrey Hinz was named the only first-
Women’s swim team wins triangular photo by JONATHAN QUINN
Men finish 2nd in meet against Ambrose and Midland by KAITLYN LAGRANGE| sports writer
The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams gave a strong performance on Saturday, Oct. 28, against the St. Ambrose Bees and the Midland Warriors. Loras had a huge lead in the beginning, as both the women and men won their 400-yard medley relay events. With a time of 4:46.53, the winning women’s team was composed of senior Rachel Prendergast, junior Kaitlyn LaGrange, junior Natalie Shannon and firstyear Cathleen Edahl was the lone relay for the women. Duhawks’ first-years John Lynch and AJ Gainer teamed up with seniors Mac Faldet and Ike Casey to steal the show for the men in a time of 3:42.73. The Duhawks continued to capture more wins, starting with LaGrange swimming her way to a victory in the women’s 1,650-yard freestyle (also known as “the mile”). She also claimed gold in the women’s 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:41.76, while firstyear Sarah Shafer came in second place with a time of 5:46.55. Shafer also took a victory in the women’s 400-yard individual medley in a time of 5:05.16, her best time so far this season. Junior Kasey Jacobson also showed strong performances, taking the W in the women’s 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:10.08. Sophomore Jenn Young followed right behind her in a time of 2:10.19.
Jacobson also captured a victory in the women’s 100yard backstroke, with first-year Harriet Siegrist right behind her in a time of 1:21.18. It was back and forth for each team, with St. Ambrose’s Nathan Kuszynski swimming well in the men’s 200-yard freestyle and 400-yard individual medley. He also won the men’s 100-yard backstroke. Midland’s Nick D’Andrea claimed a win in the men’s 1,650-yard freestyle. The Duhawks continued to try and swim their way to the top, as junior Mac Faldet won the men’s 100yard breaststroke, with a time of 1:00.14. Senior Kim Breaux also claimed a victory in the women’s 100yard butterfly in a time of 1:04.18. Redshirt senior Ike Casey grabbed another win in the men’s 100-yard freestyle, cranking it out in a time of 47.57. The Duhawk women showed another strong performance in their relays, with Shafer, Young, Breaux and Jacobson claiming gold in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a time of 3:58.82, claiming another season best for that relay so far. It was a close meet between all three teams, but the Duhawks won it all. On the men’s side, they did finish ahead of Midland, but St. Ambrose took first place. Next, the swimming and diving teams will be face off against the Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks, who have a 3-1 record so far. They will compete at the San Jose Pool in Dubuque on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m.
year on the IIAC All-Conference Team who went 7-4 at No. 1 singles in the fall. Overall, the women finished 8-4 (4-4 in conference) for the fall sea-
son. This qualifies them for IIAC team tournament in the spring. The Duhawks will go into the tournament as the No. 5 seed playing Wartburg. Having played the Knights really close in the fall, the match should be a competitive one. “We had a pretty good fall that allowed our players to get some match experience,” said Fenwick. “Our first-years are developing, and we’re growing into the lineup.”
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Men’s soccer
Duhawks win 8th straight No. 2-seeded Loras kicks off postseason Iowa Conference Tournament against Simpson by JONATHAN QUINN| asst. sports editor
The men’s soccer team went into play-offs after going on an eight game win streak. The team earned the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament after its win over Central College on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The Duhawks faced off against No. 3 seed Simpson College at the Rock Bowl on Wednesday (after The Lorian went to press on Tuesday night). “Playoffs are a special time,” said senior keeper Jacob Peterson. “The vibe during the games are different. I look forward to these moments. I enjoy the pressure, these are the moments we train for and prepare for the whole regular season.” The last time the team played Simpson College was Oct. 15. The Duhawks ended up winning that game 1-0 with the only goal being scored by junior midfielder Javi Simon. “Just because you won against a team in the regular season doesn’t mean you will win again. It is anybody’s game to win. We understand that, and that is what we prepare for,” said Peterson. The Duhawks added to their win streak with a win over St. Scholastica on Sunday, Oct. 22, beating the Saints 3-0. The Duhawks took control early, scoring in the seventh minute. Sophomore midfielder Mark Broderick leading the way finding the net off a header. Broderick was assisted by sophomore midfielder Miles McDonnell. Shortly after the first goal, it only took Broderick another five minutes before he found the net again. This time Broderick was assisted by sophomore forward Liam O’Connell. The Duhawks outshot the Saints 30-6, eventually gaining one more goal in the 49th minute. This time sophomore midfielder Mark Histed found the net tallying the score to be 3-0 early in the start of the second half. Neither team scored
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Senior Ike Bruns dribbles downfield.
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for the rest of the match. The Duhawks had eight shots on goal compared with the Saints’ two. After their win at home, the duhawks took to the road for their last conference matchup against Central College in Pella, IA. The Duhawks
once again forced the first goal of the game in the first half off a corner kick. Simon delivered to the top right corner of the goal from the corner kick to the in the 21st minute from senior forward Spencer Moore. There was about two minutes left in the first half when first-year midfielder Manny Lopez scored off the goal post. This was Lopez’s first goal of the season. Central forced their way onto the scoreboard in the 60th minute with senior midfielder Salvador Villanueva finding the net. Villanueva was assisted by junior midfielder Daniel Alanis. The Duhawks kicked up their defense and were then able to prevent the Dutch from scoring later in the second half. The two goals proved to be enough for the Duhawks winning 2-1, securing the No. 2 seed in the IIAC Conference Tournament.
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The Eagles are soaring A
s the NFL season is about halfway over, there is one team that strikes me as ready to win a Super Bowl. That team is the Philadelphia Eagles. They’re unquestioned Gerrand Moody leader, Carson Wentz, looks poised to take sports columnist over the league with his stellar quarterback play. Throughout this season he has thrown for 2,063 yards with 19 touchdowns and five interceptions. Compare that to the arguably best quarterback ever, Tom Brady. His season numbers are 2,541 yards with 16 touchdowns and two interceptions. These numbers are very similar and Brady will go to the Hall of Fame. Not only do they have Wentz, but they also have deep threat wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey and Wentz’s favorite target, Zach Ertz. Ertz has shown he can be a very versatile player. He is deceptively quick and a very crisp route runner. He is not afraid to use his size and speed to go up and catch a touchdown. Trust me, I’ve watched him play and even have him on my fantasy team. The man can perform. Former Bears wide receiver, Alshon Jeffrey is a relatively new player on this Eagles explosive offense. For any of you who don’t know, I’m a diehard Bears fan, and I was highly upset when the Bears traded Jeffrey. I’ve only seen the a few people who can make catches the way that he did. Any play he is liable for a big catch. The only place this team was really lacking was in the running back position. LeGarrette Blount is more of goal-line back who will get the ball on the 1- or 2-yard line and punch it in for a score. He’s not really a running back who is liable to go off for many 30 or 40 yard runs. This season he has only ran for 467 yards. Although as of today the Eagles have solved this problem. Because of this The Eagles have acquired Jay Ajayi. Last season this explosive back had three 200-yard games. Ajay, along with Blount, should turn around what has been a somewhat lackluster running game for the Eagles. Once postseason comes around, I think the Eagles will be top contenders for a Super Bowl title.
Loras ends season with ‘W’ over Wesleyan Volleyball
Team loses 2 valuable seniors, but coach thinks a good off-season will propel young Duhawks next year
Graduating just two seniors potentially puts the Duhawks in good shape for upcoming years.
by NATALIE DROEKSE| sports editor
The Duhawk women’s volleyball team completed their season on Friday, Oct. 27, with a victory over Iowa Wesleyan, 3-0. “Our women came out with a purpose, and they did a really nice job of getting the other team out of system,” said head coach Jenna Ness. “We were able to end the season on a really high and positive note.” The senior night opened with the honoring of their two seniors. Haley Bergan and Morgan Potts. “They’re two very special individuals that made a huge impact on the program,” said Ness. Prior to the nonconference victory, the Duhawks faced Luther on Tuesday, Oct. 24, which was the determiner for a spot in the IIAC Tournament. This tough battled match went to the Norse, 3-1. “We went in first set and unfortunately missed a lot of serves,” said Ness. “All season really we’ve been able to win matches from the service line and lose
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Seniors Haley Bergan and Morgan Potts embrace as their collegiate volleyball careers come to an end. matches from the service line, and in that situation we were aggressive but weren’t executing.” The first set went to Luther, 25-19 before the Duhawks rallied to take the sec-
ond set 25-22. Sets three and four swing to the Norse with scores of 25-16 and 25-17. “We couldn’t get them out of system as much as we wanted which really allowed them to get their middle going,”
said Ness. “She was able to tear apart our defense a little bit in sets three and four.” Though this match didn’t completely lock Loras out of the tournament, a Prairie Wolf victory over Simpson sealed the spot for Nebraska Wesleyan. With those teams still competing after the Loras match made for an “awkward” post-game. “We talked a lot about how it wasn’t this match that determined our fate; it was back in October when we needed to play better and execute and that point in the season.” Graduating just two seniors potentially puts the Duhawks in good shape for upcoming years. “Our women know and understand that they have work to do this offseason, knowing that as much as they did and how much they worked this year didn’t get them the results the wanted,” said Ness. “They know that they have to buy into and love the process until the process loves them back.”