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Duhawks love their melons College-founded organization expands campaign to Loras. by MEGAN TEWS | sports co-editor
What do two college students, 75,000 hats, and $1.1 million have in common? They all have to do with the impact of an organization called Love Your Melon. As the company’s mission states, “Love Your Melon is an apparel brand dedicated to giving a hat to every child battling cancer in America, as well as supporting nonprofit organizations who lead the fight against pediatric cancer.” In 2012, two friends named Zach and Brian founded Love Your Melon while attending the University of St. Thomas. The duo had a goal of providing hats to children battling cancer, and their idea soared to amazing heights. Love Your Melon has donated over 75,000 hats to children and over $1.1 million to pediatric cancer research. In addition to inspiring children and their families, the orLoras College g a n i z a t i o n has been a is one of the motivation to most recent people across the country. schools Upon doing a to join cross-country the effort. tour to spread its message, Beginning Love Your this fall, a Melon disLove Your covered that Melon thousands of college stuorganization dents wantwill be ed to get inpresent on volved in the movement. campus This led to thanks to the the creation hard work of the Campus Crew of several Program that dedicated includes over students. 700 colleges and 11,000 students. Loras College is one of the most recent schools to join the effort. Beginning this fall, a Love Your Melon organization will be present on campus thanks to the hard work of several dedicated students. Senior Payton Van Vors is the architect behind making all this possible. “One of my friends started Love Your Melon at a different school, and I realized how important it was to get it at Loras. I think everyone is impacted by cancer, so any organization that works to help solve it or aid in cancer research is one worth starting,” said Van Vors. Loras’ chapter of Love Your Melon will be led by an executive board with Van Vors serving as the Captain. She is joined by senior Hannah Fritts as Vice Captain, senior Maura Zawaski as Secretary, and junior Rachel Seidl as Public Relations Chair. Additionally, a crew consisting of 20 members will act as liaisons between the organization and the Loras community. Anyone who is interested in the cause is welcome to join as volunteers. Love Your Melon will likely have a successful future on Loras’ campus as the founders are extremely passionate continued on page 3
President Collins: Welcome back! Dear Students,
Welcome! I always enjoy the start of a new academic year, and I trust you are finding early fulfillment with academic and co-curricular experiences. It’s nice to see so many familiar faces among our returning students, and it’s a pleasure to officially welcome our new firstyear, transfer and graduate students to campus. While we don’t yet have an official enrollment count, it’s safe to say that we’ll report similar total number with perhaps a slight increase from last academic year. Speaking of last academic year, we had any number of successes from which we can be both proud of and build upon. These accomplishments ranged from LCTV earning Best All-Around Television Newscast from the Region 7 Society of Professional Journalists Awards, Dance Marathon retaining its number one fundraising per capita status in the nation, men’s soccer finishing second in the country, and the sports management program winning its ninth national case study completion in the past 10 years. As we begin a new year, we unveil several new initiatives:
l We enroll our first cohort of students in our new school counseling graduate program l We launch our first 3/2 programs in athletic training and business administration l We now provide a biomedical track with our ABET-accredited engineering program l We rank among the top 30 baccalaureate colleges/universities in the country as cited by Washington Monthly. Specifically, we are No. 11 on the list l We open new spaces on campus to include: science hall lab, intercultural programs, campus ministry, the Zen Den in the counseling center, the ACC Convenience Store and Starbucks On-The-Go Like our student body, a majority of our faculty and staff return to campus while welcoming new colleagues. As always, our faculty and staff are here to serve, educate, push and encourage you to Be More. I strongly recommend that you take the time to get to know them, seek their counsel and find ways to learn from them. Collectively, they are well credentialed, deeply caring and enjoy opportunities to help you grow in all your learning experiences. With so much public unrest, negative political rhetoric, societal ignorance and
human brokenness, I challenge you to join me in continuing to make Loras the beacon from which others can learn. We must keep open minds and open hearts and engage in civil discourse even when we disagree. To the extent we can live our values, promote and honor the dignity of all, and serve and support those who are alone, broken or in need, we truly demonstrate the essence of the Loras community. In doing so, we must take charge of and be responsible for our own well-being. Be sure to focus on academics, practice your faith, stay physically active, get involved on and off campus, seek balance, be positive and stay away from negative forces. I know it sounds like a lot, but that’s why you’re here. Loras provides the people, programs and atmosphere for you to succeed at the highest levels. At all times, conduct yourself in a manner that honors yourself, your family and Loras College. We’ll help you along the way. After all, Duhawks support Duhawks! Welcome to the 2016-17 academic year. Let’s have a great year!
Blessings, President Jim Collins
Rollin’ down the ‘Twisted River’
Faculty and staff perform final installment of Klapatauskas’ trilogy to celebrate 25th anniversary by NATALIE DROESKE | sports co-editor
Loras College hosted the 25th anniversary of the faculty/staff play tradition with “Twisted River of Redemption,” the final part of the “Twisted River” trilogy, on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 and 2. The trilogy, written by Kyle Klapatauskas and directed by Doug Donald, follows fictional character Louis Button (Brad Cavanagh) and his crew and includes a plot to take over Loras College. This installment centers around the evil Dr. Coventry (Fr. Dennis Miller) and his apprentice Edna (Stacia McDermott) as they plot to turn Loras into the world’s largest speakeasy. The comedy/melodrama set in the 1920s kept the audience laughing well after curtain call due to its jokes and jabs at the things that make Loras Loras. “Fictional Loras history with some real historical things embedded” is how Jake Kohlhaas (Fr. Conry) described the setting and theme. For example, Fr. John Conry was the longest-serving president of the photo CONTRIBUTED college. Klapatauskas nodded to that in A group of bar patrons converse at Dr. Coventry’s speakeasy in “Twisted River of addition to making his character the in- Redemption.” 35 faculty and staff members participated in the play this year. terim assistant auxiliary associate dean of academics, the interim director of human Kohlhaas. “They got pretty long, but the eryone supports everybody else in trying to resources, the interim director of security, people involved were all a lot of fun. There do a good job, and I think, to me, that’s the the interim-interim director of institutional wasn’t hardly any time where we weren’t most fun part about it,” said Cavanagh. resources, and an interim backup dancer. “It was a great bonding time; a great time laughing, especially when Doug started “The roles that to get to know people,” said Kohlhaas. people played this While Dr. Jon Burney started the traditime was the most tion of the faculty/staff play as a fundraiser It’s interesting to see when the chair of your fun; it’s always for the Faculty/Staff Scholarship fund, it has faculty – John Eby’s our faculty chair, a really great when people grown into a social and bonding experience get to dress up. It’s for Loras College as a whole, and the addiimportant guy around here – and when he’s interesting to see tion of the comedy factor in this trilogy only dancing around dressed as a nun and as a sheriff when the chair of added to that. and then as a dancer, it really is funny to watch. your faculty – John “The running joke backstage was that I Eby’s our faculty kept saying things like, ‘Oh that’s my favorBrad Cavanagh chair, a really imLead actor in play ite line!’ ‘No, that’s my favorite line!’ because portant guy around everybody had a line that was my favorite here – and when line,” said Cavanagh. “I think Stacia’s charhe’s dancing around acter was the one where I laughed the most dressed as a nun and as a sheriff and then adding in the physical movements and the backstage. There were just so many lines as a dancer, it really is funny to watch,” said physical comedy, like when Stacia jumps where I was laughing backstage.” Cavanagh. While this may be the conclusion to this on Dennis’s back and things like that. That Due to the popularity of the first two added a whole other layer of ridiculous and trilogy, the biannual tradition will surely live installments, Klapatauskas had to write in funny stuff.” on. roughly 14 more parts after auditions in or“I just think it’s really unique; I haven’t It was during rehearsals that the cast realder to incorporate everyone who wanted to ly came together as a community. heard of any other college where faculty and partake. The now-35 person cast had their “We all realized (during rehearsal) that staff do this for a scholarship fund. It’s just work cut out for them. this is definitely not our day job and we’re a really great campus experience. It shows a “Rehearsals were very enjoyable,” said just going to have fun doing it, so I think ev- lot about Loras,” said Kohlhaas.
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The Lorian Sept. 15, 2016
Launching Class of 2020 in 3...2...1...
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Meet the new Loras employee
What do you love most about teaching music? I love that music is an art and it lives in the moment it’s created. It is not like visual art that is painted and done. It is profound that a piece of music can be played hundreds of times but sound different each time. It also has the power to change people’s lives even on a minute scale. It is priceless.
What made you choose Loras? I wanted to come the previous year because I heard great things from someone who worked in the Clarke program before. I was told it was a lot of work but rewarding, and it truly has been rewarding. I liked the idea of teaching at a small liberal arts college. Music allows me to connect with people and connect them to others. Loras has given me that person already. At my interview it was clear that everyone valued the students and each other.
What are you most looking forward to this year?
People getting to hear the choirs. I think they are doing very well. Everyone works so hard, and I want others to hear the fruits of their labor.
What piece of advice would you give students taking your classes?
I have three simple rules. One, go to class. Two, do your homework. Three, make the right friends.
Dr. Adam Kluck
SPECIALTY: Assistant professor of music/ director of choral and vocal activities. EDUCATION: Degrees from University of Colorado and University of Wisconsin-Madison. FAMILY: Married, with two rescued pitbulls. FUN FACT: Built a computer this summer.
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Love your melon: Purchase and take part continued from page 1
“Cancer specifically has affected my life personally, with my mom having and fighting through neuroendocrine cancer for three and a half years now,” said Vice Captain Fritts. “I can see how cancer affects someone and their loved The ones. Being able organization to be a part of something like will utilize Love Your Melsocial media on has me feeling like I am doas well as ing what I can to tabling by help the cause.” the café In order to join the moveto spread ment, watch the word. out for news about Loras College Love Your Melon. The organization will utilize social media as well as tabling by the Café to spread the word. They will be selling apparel such as beanie hats, baseball hats, bandanas, shirts, jackets, headbands and more. Purchasing just one item helps children all over the country with cancer. “(Love Your Melon) means college students can come together to do amazing things. It means more opportunities, more smiles on children in the hospital, and more celebrations,” said Fritts.
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Dance Marathon putts for preemies DM team tees off for its 12th year of fundraising with mini-golf for the kids by ELLEN HORST | staff writer
This Saturday, Loras College Dance Marathon hosted its first “family event” of the academic year. Family events are events that are open to both students and “miracle families,” local family Dance Marathon supports at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. Events can range from Fighting Saints hockey games, to trick-or-treating in the residence halls, to coloring and watching movies together. The most recent event was mini-golf that raised awareness for Loras’ miracle kiddos who were born prematurely. In 2014, one of every 10 babies were born preterm, or before 37-weeks. Premature births happen daily, and can cause a multitude of issues for the child. Putting for Preemies not only raised awareness for premature babies, but also highlighted Dance Marathon miracle kiddos who were born prematurely. 56 students, community members, and miracle families came out to Derby Grange Golf Course for some healthy competition and fun. Holes included signs with information about the miracle kiddos, as well as challenges from them to make the game a little more interactive. Challenges included: meowing like a cat every stroke, standing on one leg, keeping your eyes shut for three strokes, and putting between your legs. Check out Dance Marathon’s next family event, Miracle Prom, next Saturday, Sept. 17, from 6-8 p.m. in the ACC ballrooms.
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The Lorian Sept. 15, 2016
I am not deplorable: Refrain from making generalizations about Trump supporters T
his past week, Hillary Clinton made a comment about Trump supporters being deplorable. She referred to people who support Trump as racists, bigots, sexists, etc. While I am not surprised Clinton believes those haley meyer things about people, people she claims to want to lead and help, I am amazed that she would blatantly disrespect so many people in this country. How dare someone who is running for the highest office in the country say that its people are deplorable? No one deserves that kind of treatment from anyone. I am not deplorable. I am not someone who
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can be written off by a candidate for half the country. Hillary Clinton has the presidency. I am not going to allow done the same thing with those voting someone to say that people who support for Donald Trump in saying they Donald Trump are deplorable and don’t are deplorable. Although she is the deserve respect. Democratic nominee for president, she The comment has been compared to shouldn’t be discrediting anyone in Mitt Romney’s 47 America; no matter percent comment, what their political Clinton then attempted in which he was affiliation, they filmed discussing are the people who to apologize for what that roughly live in this country she had said, but she half the country regardless of who is proceeded to say wouldn’t be leading it. voting for him. Clinton later that she was only While Romney attempted to apologizing for saying was correct in his apologize for her ‘half’ ... meaning that statement (based comment, but she on numbers of also proceeded to she still feels the parts registered voters), say she was only of the country deserve the comment was apologizing for to be written off. another hit at him saying “half.” In this for discrediting context, she still feels
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ell, here we hopes for my own future. are again. This summer was really difficult for Another me. More than ever before, I was forced summer gone, another to question who I want to be and who I school year beginning. actually am. I made plenty of mistakes, But for the rest of my struggled with my own beliefs and class and me, this fall morals, and had a few existential crises. is a little different. But hey, I’m a writer, and I tend to We’re entering into our over-dramatize. So, I also have to admit year of “lasts.” Our last that it was one of my favorite summers. “first day of school,” I was in a great internship where I our last Homecoming actually felt valued and that I was as students and not a difference. I improved myself Cassandra alumni, our last classes making physically and mentally. I enjoyed plenty Busch before graduation. of good times with my roommates and executive Sure, there are some friends and got to experience living editor that will continue their independently for the first summer ever. schooling, but as for There are questions that I asked myself, that’s not in the cards, at least myself this summer that I still have to not for awhile. answer. Entering my senior year, as I’m Senior year is all about tying it all sure is the same case for many of my together. I’m getting ready to complete peers, there are still lots of unknowns my Capstone, Thesis and Portfolios, hanging over my head that daily cause preparing to pass this baton of being me to lose sleep, stress eat, and go for editor-in-chief off to the next Duhawk, many a therapeutic run. But it’s not trying to condense my unnecessary just seniors experiencing this. I know number of belongings down so moving that we all have unanswered questions will not break my soul, and trying to about how things will turn out or even soak up every minute with you all before uncertainties about what we want from saying good-bye. It’s only September, our lives or who we want to be. but I have all of this The saying goes, on my mind because “take it day by day.” I know that this year One of my mom’s There are questions will probably go by favorite things to that I asked myself this faster than any year say to me when I summer that I still have before it. was stressed about The thing is, a project in school, to answer. Entering my expectations for a social situation, senior year, as I’m sure is this year are always or what to pack the same case for many of different from for a field trip. (I reality. When I was was a very nervous my peers, there are still younger, I pictured child.) But I try to lots of unknowns hanging myself as a senior repeat this mantra over my head that daily in college a little as often as I can to differently than I myself still today. cause me to lose sleep, actually am right Because every day is stress eat, and go for now. For one thing, a fresh start. We’ll many a therapeutic run. I thought I would be probably make the at least 5’6” (Ha!) same mistakes more and actually look than once. We’ll like I could enter a bar legally. I thought trust someone that we shouldn’t have, that I would have a career plan nailed we’ll let ourselves down, we’ll forget an down, a job already lined up, a certainty assignment, we’ll tell a lie or we’ll just of where I was going to move to, and plain mess up. But these things don’t maybe even have met the person that I have to define us. was going to marry. Every morning is a chance to wake Okay, so none of these things have up and do better than yesterday, actually happened. It doesn’t mean they accepting whatever comes our way, and won’t in the coming year, because who accepting the fact that we don’t have knows? But at least for now, I’m going all the answers but that we may find to have to be a little bit more patient and something out about ourselves that may accept that things aren’t going to be as make things a little bit clearer. But the smooth and easy as I hoped they would unknowns are part of the excitement of be when I was sitting at my desk in Mrs. the journey. So I’m just going to keep Engle’s fifth grade classroom drawing taking this year day by day, and loving my future self and writing down my every minute of it.
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that certain citizens of the country deserve to be written off as “unworthy” Americans. I know there are some in this country that I disagree with, and I know there are people who say terrible things, but I will always fight for their right to say what they wish. I will never let a group of people be disrespected and called deplorable, especially not by someone running for president of the United States. I may not always agree with what my candidate has said, but I would take an off-the-cuff remark from Trump over a lie or disrespectful comment from Clinton any day.
Unwired thanks to Apple’s iPhone 7... at least in one sense free from the bondage of wires. Our Lenovo StinkPads do not have CD t some point tomorrow, if even players, regular sized HDMI ports, or for just a few seconds, could floppy disk drives. Guess why? Apple you please take a moment to has, for so long now, set the curve. commemorate the end of our trusty They actually live by the mantra friend, the 3.5mm audio headphone they preach; they “Think Different.” jack? A moment of silence seems It’s 2016, and it’s okay for us to more than fitting as we cut the cord evolve towards using newer, better on the simple headphone. Tomorrow, technologies. There is no denying that the first iPhone users around the technology became better when we world will receive the new iPhone 7 took the plunge and went wireless. they pre-ordered soon after Apple Cordless home phones and cell announced the newest generation of phones, laptop computers and WiFi, the wildly popular smartphone. and now with the power of Bluetooth, In the sleek box that we will have a boom in the new iPhone will the wireless head and ear undoubtedly come in, But me? I’m phone market. I’d wager to guess there Sure, transitions are ready to cut will be a few things: One hard. It’s never fun to that cord. I’m iPhone 7 or 7 Plus in your give up what we’ve just choice of five colors, of ready for the grown so accustomed to. which none include a Life will go on. We learn generation 3.5mm audio jack; one to use Bluetooth, we buy that sets set of Apple EarPods adapters, we use the themselves earphones in classic included wired Lightning white with Lightning jack EarPods; maybe we play free from connector; one 3.5mm music out loud out of the the bondage audio jack to Lightning second speaker the new of wires. connector converter; iPhone now has with the oh, and one set of Apple space it saves ditching the stickers, too. headphone jack. You can For some of you, the demise of be bitter about it now, but you’ll come the wired headphone has absolutely around. One day in the not too distant infuriated you. You love your future, you may even find you forget earphones, even if they are always the wired days of the past. But, for tangled and knotted. But me? I’m today, just one day, we say goodbye to ready to cut that cord. I’m ready for our wired earphones. Music will live the generation that sets themselves on.
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Opinion
Racial discomfort growing in 2016 H
ello Duhawks, and welcome back to Dubuque! And for those first-time readers in their first year of school, welcome to Loras! First-time readers not in their first year — what took you so long? My name is Dallas Knapp Dallas, and this will be my third year writing for The Lorian as I begin my senior year. A little bit about me: I’m majoring in politics and international studies, am a member of Loras College’s Mock Trial and Moot Court teams, Secretary of Loras Democrats, and have interned on campaigns for Pat Murphy and Hillary Clinton — which also answers the question of who I plan to vote for on Election Day. Also, in full disclosure, I didn’t actually “intern” on the campaigns. I was really a “fellow;” short for “fellow who volunteers more than others.” Saying it was an internship makes it sound more official than what I really did, which was make three hours of phone calls once a week and knock on doors in different neighborhoods. My “fellowship” experience is what I want to focus on for this week because of some comments made by Hillary behind the closed doors of a fundraising event. There, Secretary Clinton divided Trump supporters into two “baskets:” the “deplorables” of the nation and “those let down by government.” Ignoring the stupid half-and-half division, it’s undeniable that there is at least some racial angst present in some number of Trump’s supporters. Super-fan and
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neighborhood racist David Duke as well as the alt-right of Breitbart news seem to agree. That is not to say that voting for and supporting Donald Trump is racist; that’s an ignorant belief in and of itself. However, there are still racial undertones that cannot and should not be ignored. But the undertones can and will be ignored. I know I have. Happens every Thanksgiving Day when the grandparents sprinkle slurs into conversations without even thinking about it. Happened when I would knock on doors before the caucuses and ask voters who they were supporting. There were three, maybe four, occasions I remember distinctly. These few voters are memorable for the fact that I felt the same discomfort talking to them as I do every Thanksgiving. One lady wasn’t sure if she was going to caucus as a Democrat or a Republican come Feb. 1 of next year. Her reason? She didn’t like where Democrats were heading on the issue of immigration. Obviously immigration is a racially charged issue, so does the voter’s concern on the issue reflect bigoted attitudes? No, because there are plenty of legitimate arguments both for and against the Democrats’ plan on immigration that are unrelated to race. However, I immediately felt uneasy continuing the conversation because I wasn’t sure what to say next. Logically, my next question should have been “Why do you feel that way?” to have the voter clarify their position, but I didn’t ask that question. I didn’t ask because I judged it not worth my time nor energy to ask her why, knowing that not every Democrat nor every voter will agree with my own
political beliefs. Looking back, I should have asked that voter — and the others like her — why they believed what they did in an effort to try to persuade them otherwise. I didn’t want to be rude or confrontational in asking her more questions, but is simply asking a question really rude or confrontational? If done respectfully, of course not! Instead of having a productive dialogue in which I could have found out the exact reasons for the voter’s opposition, I chose the easy way out and moved on to the next house. As a result, I can only assume why the voter believed what she did. And as my momma always liked to say, “Assuming something makes an ass out of you and me.” When you think about it, isn’t that really the problem with what Hillary was caught saying? She made an assumption of some number of Trump supporters, generalized it, and subsequently offended the public for making that assumption. Had she been more thoughtful and thorough, maybe her statements would have never caused the controversy they did, but she wasn’t. Which, to me, begs another question. Should we be more upset by Secretary Clinton’s dismissive comments or disturbed by the fact that her detractors critique her not for mischaracterizing some number of voters’ support for Trump — but her attributing the views of a racist minority to a greater number of Donald’s supporters? The problem isn’t that she labeled people racist, it’s that she labeled too many people racist — which is apparently worse than racism itself.
The lesser of 2 evils is still evil I
by BRODERICK HOOKER
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n an electoral system like ours, the natural state of affairs is one where two major parties are dominant, and independent or third-party candidates have little, if any, chance of electoral success. But this belies the fact that a large portion of Americans are dissatisfied with the two major party candidates. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have abnormally low favorability ratings. Third-party interest, especially in Libertarian Gary Johnson, is surging, while the Green Party’s Jill Stein has siphoned off some of Bernie Sander’s supporters who felt betrayed by the Clinton camp. Every stage of this election has been an indictment of this system by voters. The fact that a self-proclaimed socialist had such heavy support shows a strong dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party by the progressive left. His loss was, to them, suspicious at best and flat-out betrayal at worst. Trump winning the nomination was once a long shot, but his support shows Republican discontent with the political establishment as well. If one good thing has come out of this election, it is that conservatives and liberals are capable of criticizing their own candidates and seeing how deeply flawed they can be. It leaves voters with
no specific ideological orientation or those with much smaller support, like libertarians and socialists, even more frustrated. As a devout Catholic, I am frustrated. Clinton not only represents all that is ethically questionable about the left (like unflinching insistence on abortion, identity politics and destructive moral relativism), but also advocates the same aggressive foreign policy that neoconservatives have been pushing for years. Aside from this, she has a reputation for dishonesty and corruption. Trump represents an even more challenging case. His stated positions are on constant rotation of whatever he thinks will inflame his constituents the most. His positions on immigration are problematic, not to mention the fact that the mass deportation he has advocated would require a huge expansion of government power. He has displayed dangerous levels of narcissism, and his paper-thin skin is ironic considering his penchant for railing against political correctness. His embrace of torture and flirtation with a more lax nuclear policy sends up red flags for anyone who doesn’t want to usher in World War III. Closer to home, this is a candidate with unusual levels of support among white nationalists and the ugly internet political subculture known as the alt-right, all
while America is coming to grips with a still-very-palpable latent racism. Even to social conservatives, Trump displays an apathetic disregard to their interests. Clinton and Trump both represent two sides of a morally bankrupt coin. So what is someone, disgusted by both candidates, to do? I can’t tell you. I can’t speak on behalf of God, the Catholic Church or your own conscience. You could, of course, pinch your nose and vote for the candidate who you believe will do the least damage. But doing that got us where we are today. You could also follow the advice of Catholic philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre in his essay “The Only Vote Worth Casting in November,” in which he states , “When offered a choice between two politically intolerable alternatives, it is important to choose neither.” This could mean not voting as a protest, or this could be mean voting for a third party, being fully aware that they will not win. But consider what is more important, being on the winning side or your own conscience? You do not owe any politician or political party your vote, your allegiance, or even your respect. The moment you do is the moment you live in a tyranny, not in a constitutional republic. By choosing the lesser of two evils, you are still choosing evil.
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‘Why science?’ An English major asks
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ow that I’m a senior and because I decided to be irresponsible and study abroad, I am stuck in a science course. If you don’t know me, then let me inform you that I am a creative writing and media studies major. I do not do science. Besides my eighth-grade science fair where I lucked my way to a gold medal at regionals, science has never been my strong suit. In fact, my seventhgrade science teacher told my mom at a parent-teacher conference that I was the next Elizabeth Taylor. A compliment, but also it was a science class. She told another student’s parent that he was a physics king. So let’s compare: Elizabeth Taylor vs Physics King. Who’s going to do better in a science course? It’s not rocket science. Pun intended. So here I am in a genetics course. When they say words, I usually hear the same thing Charlie Brown heard Listen, I when his mom talked to him. respect Now, I know science. I envy what you are scientists, thinking, “Julie, doctors and just pay more attention.” nurses. I wish NO. That’s not I could rock the issue. The scrubs like issue is that my brain is my roommate wired extremely and also differently. Trust understand me, I want to understand. what an I wish I could allele is. open up a body and save a life. Watching “Grey’s Anatomy” at a young age did not prepare me for the difficulty of the field of science. I thought it was 40 percent McDreamy, 50 percent McSteamy, and 10 percent hard work. Wrong. As I continued taking science courses, I quickly figured this out. I opted out of science courses as soon as possible. Yet somehow, I ended up back in this strange and confusing nightmare. Listen, I respect science. I envy scientists, doctors and nurses. I wish I could rock scrubs like my roommate and also understand what an allele is. Unfortunately, scrubs make me look like a paper bag, and the only thing I understand about an allele is that it is fun to say and it would be a great name for a band. See, I hate the idea of taking a science test, but by the end of this class, alleles might make sense to me. At many schools, art majors will never know the meaning of the scientific method. Mathematics majors are inept when it comes to writing a cover letter. That is not the case for us. To my fellow Duhawks, there will be times when you will be confused and annoyed that you have to take a science, writing or religion course, but upon senior year and most of all graduation, we will never regret having a liberal-arts education. That’s why I don’t mind if this scientific nightmare goes on for a semester –- as long as I come out knowing the meaning of an allele.
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Suicide Squad: Fantastic or Flop? by Lizzy Hoff and Megan Kennelly | staff writers
Pros: “Suicide Squad” was a highly anticipated film that brought villains together to fight other villains. Members of the squad had interesting back stories that brought the characters to life instead of just having them as two-dimensional characters. Two of the most interesting roles were Deadshot and Harley Quinn. Both seemed to be the main focus of the movie and added to the comedic effect. While each character had to deal with their own issues, bringing these villains together to form an alliance made the movie entertaining, funny and action-packed. Even with mixed reviews, this movie is a must-see and it has a killer soundtrack. No pun intended. Cons: “Suicide Squad” was entertaining, but like every movie, it wasn’t perfect. For example, once again the female of the group is nothing more than a sex symbol. Harley Quinn was an intelligent woman with a doctorate degree but appeared to be nothing more than tension relief. While she was, at times a badass, she wasn’t more than something sexy. Speaking of Harley
Quinn, her love interest, the Joker, added nothing to the movie’s plot. He was simply there to add to the movie’s runtime. Jared Leto was by no means a bad Joker; he just didn’t add anything to the story. The villains of the story, the Enchantress and her brother, were not as big of a conflict as it was made out to be. The suspense was two-dimensional and the conflict was highly disappointing. Our main characters didn’t meet the Enchantress until the last 20 minutes of the movie. The last battle was disappointing.
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Du What? Du this puzzle! Across: 4. Road that runs through campus 7. President ___________ 9. One of Elvis’ best impersonators on campus 11. Language of Loras’ motto 13. Be ______. Be Loras. 14. Close by the river 16. Building that used to house male students Down: 1. Residence Hall housing mostly first years 2. Where you can see one of the best views from campus 3. Bagel shop on campus 5. Loras uses many of these for their buildings 6. Active learners, _____ thinkers, ethical decision makers, responsible contributors 8. One of the smiling faces at the caf 12. _____ Tuesday 15. Our favorite mascot
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Loras Royal Court by AnneMarie Elsinger | staff writer
11 Ideas for a Great Date in Dubuque by Juliana White and Cassandra Busch | staff writers
Unlike most high school first dates that are spent sitting in a dark theater bumping sweaty hands in the popcorn bucket, college dating is a whole other game. And no, ‘Netflix and chill’ is not an option. Below we have a few date suggestions for you fellas and ladies to take the guy or gal you fancy on, right here in Dubuque. 1. Get some waffles and a coffee at Sunshine Family Restaurant or Burnt Toast – if you’re a morning person. Otherwise, this may not be the most ideal date, but keep reading because we’ve got loads more. 2. Go for a picnic at Eagle Point Park or Mines of Spain. There’s really nothing better than the great outdoors, good conversation and sharing your food with some woodland creatures. 3. Grab a cup of coffee, tea or a craft beer (if you’re of age of course) at Monk’s on Bluff Street. The hipster scene can be a great conversation starter, leading to topics like music, film, books and other interests. 4. Scoop up the “Two for One Night” at Cold Stone on Tuesdays. It’s not a hard decision to make. I mean, c’mon. One cup of ice cream is free. Self-explanatory. 5. Vinny Vanucchi’s (Dubuque Main Street or Galena location) – good solid Italian comfort food. You can reenact that romantic moment in “Lady and the Tramp,” and nudge the last meatball over with your nose. Cayute! 6. Stargazing in Faber-Clarke – all you need for this date idea is a comfy blanket and some snacks * Step it up and impress your date by downloading the free app called Sky View on your smartphone, it maps out the constellations for you 7. Head over to the art collective in the warehouse district. It’ll be a good way to get to know each other while also acting like you know what nine blue splotches on a canvas mean. 8. Check out the Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings downtown. Buy some local veggies and make a meal together. You can show your culinary skills or lack thereof and just have a chill night in. 9. Get a cupcake at Candle Ready Cakes. Nothing says “I’m interested” like a crap ton of sugar. 10. Play with some puppies or kittens at the Humane Society. Those cuties could melt anyone. And while you’re at it, you might as well take a few home. 11. If you’re really out of ideas and can only think of the movies, at least do it right and catch a flick and some hot chocolate at Mindframe Theater.
Loras Royal Court is an innovative, student driven group that aims to raise money for the local charities of Dubuque by bringing familiar Disney characters and music to children. It uses songs from well-known Disney movies which are transformed into four-part a cappella songs and featuring a desired prince or princess. Loras Royal Court acts as music therapy for the children displaced in hospitals. The interactions of the characters accompanied with music brings positivity and hope to the children they encounter. The founder of this student group is Antonia Rupert, a sophomore on campus. She was inspired to start Loras Royal Court because she had participated in a similar group in high school. She loved seeing the joy on children’s faces when “the princesses that they usually only see in movies walk in.” She describes the moment as “seeing the sun come through the clouds on a sunny day.” Antonia wanted to share this opportunity with the people here at Loras College. She believes Duhawks have kind hearts, and this is something our campus would excel at. Fellow sophomore Kristen Hirsch is looking forward to Loras Royal Court because of
its main goal. She said, “It’s always exciting to work with people who are trying to make a difference in someone else’s life because no one is really participating for their own sake. All the time and effort we put into rehearsals and getting into character benefits the people we will be visiting, and our reward in the end will be making their day a bit brighter.” She believes, “A person’s time and attention are two of the best gifts they can give to someone else, and that’s what we plan to do with the Loras Royal Court. We want to leave a lasting impression on the people we visit and make them feel genuinely special. If I can answer anything else for you, let me know!” The student who will play Peter Pan, sophomore Skye Miller, reflected, “Joining Royal Court was a no brainer to me. If I have a chance to put a smile on the faces of families going through tough times during their stay at hospitals, I’m going to do that. Even if it means dressing up in green tights.” Loras Royal Court has many goals for this year, which include a bake sale to raise money for costumes, a tea party for local mothers and daughters, and performances at hospitals every other month. Keep an eye out for their events.
B e y o n d t h e F i n a l F r o n t i e r : 5 0 Ye a r s o f S t a r T r e k by Brennan Pivnicka | staff writer
It’s hard to believe that 50 years ago this week, one of the world’s most iconic starships first graced the grainy television screens of America. A show unlike its counterparts at the time, “Star Trek” slowly rocketed to fame through its groundbreaking style and stories, which were bolstered by the combined talents of actors William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelly, James Doohan, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, Majel Barrett, and Walter Koenig in their adventures as the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Though the current legacy of the popular television series and subsequent franchise is familiar to many, the story of its rise to fame is less well-known. Technically, “Star Trek” began in 1965 as an hour-long pilot episode entitled “The Cage.” Pitched to NBC studios by producer Gene Roddenberry, a full series was contemplated but later skipped in favor of the more popular “Lost in Space.” However, studio officials were impressed by the scope and ambition of the pilot, and in a rare move asked Roddenberry to produce a second, more action-based pilot episode. This next attempt, “Where No Man has Gone Before,” re-imagined the story with a new cast (save Nimoy’s Mr. Spock, the sole character carried over from “The Cage”) and a more adventurous tone. On Sept. 8, 1966, the series finally premiered with the episode “The Man Trap.” The history of space opera and science fiction would never be the same again. Despite a general fan base, the original “Star Trek” series suffered from relatively poor ratings, which eventually resulted in its cancellation in 1969 after only three seasons. However, the show lived on in syndication in the 1970s, where its popularity
began to grow. A subsequent animated series featuring the return of the original actors also premiered in 1973, which served to boost its status. This belated cultural interest in the show, coupled with the success of the then-recent space-themed movie “Star Wars,” resulted in the release of the first feature film based on the series, “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” in 1979. This was the first of six films to star the original cast in their continued adventures aboard the refitted Enterprise. After “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country” in 1991, the story of the show’s original characters ended. The story of “Star Trek,” however, was far from over. In 1987, “Star Trek: The Next Generation” hit TV screens, continuing the adventures with an all-new Enterprise and crew. Running an impressive seven seasons, “The Next Generation” eventually spun off into four additional feature films throughout the 1990s. Several other spin-off shows have followed throughout the years, including “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: Voyager,” and “Star Trek: Enterprise.” In a half-century-long story of science, exploration and humanity, “Star Trek” has become forever ingrained in the popular culture of the nation. The most recent incarnation, a trilogy of reboot films, have brought the franchise back to the big screen, each with varying degrees of success. It’s fascinating to think that this one-shot television series that was barely picked up by a major network has spiraled into the multimedia phenomenon it is today. It can be hoped and assumed that the legacy of “Star Trek,” for both fans and casual viewers, will continue to go where no man has gone before in the many years to come.
This Day in History by Broderick Hooker | staff writer
1. 1440: The first serial killer: Gilles de Rais was taken into custody on Sept. 15, 1440, after an accusation by the Bishop of Nantes. He had fought in the Hundred Years War with England and gained initial recognition as a war hero. But rumors began to fly of his involvement in the occult, and after being taken into custody, he admitted to the killings. His victims were children, mostly young boys, and were killed in a particularly horrific manner. Rais was hung and his ashes burned on Oct. 26. Some have raised doubts about his guilt, but if we accept the charges as true, then he would have been one of the most prolific serial killers of all time, setting a high bar for murderers to succeed him. 2. 1835: HMS Beagle lands at the Galapagos Islands: This event is the only positive, or at least neutral, one on this list. Charles Darwin arrived at the Galapagos Islands on this day in 1835. Darwin, a young naturalist, was on board this vessel’s second voyage. Captain Robert FitzRoy
had been seeking a companion who would be able to self-finance a trip abroad and keep him company. Upon reaching the islands, Darwin noticed the wide variation of different species such as finches and tortoises. These observations made by Darwin in the Galapagos led to his theory of evolution and his groundbreaking work, “The Origin of Species.” 3. 1935: Nuremberg Laws: The Nazi Party had come to power two years prior, and these laws were the first major step towards the Holocaust. Introduced at the annual Nuremberg Rally, these laws deprived Jews of German Citizenship and forbade marriage between ethnic Germans and Jews. Hitler had earlier declared a boycott of all Jewish businesses and, combined with these laws, made life extremely difficult for German Jews. The laws later expanded to include the Romani, or gypsies, as well as black Germans. Several years later, antisemitism in Nazi Germany reached a tipping point, culminating in one of the largest and most
infamous genocides in history, of which there are an estimated six million victims. 4. 1963: Church Bombing: Birmingham, AL in the 1960s was one of the most segregated cities in America and one of the most racially tense. The 16th Street Baptist Church was the first black church to organize in the city and was one of the centers of the civil rights movement. Even the most modest efforts at integration were met with violent resistance. The previous eight years had seen a spike in racist terror, but no previous bombings had been fatal. This time was different. Four girls, Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson and Carol Denise McNair, none older than 14, were killed when the blast erupted that morning. Four klansmen, Thomas Edwin Blanton, Jr., Herman Frank Cash, Robert Edward Chambliss and Bobby Frank Cherry, committed the bombing by placing at least 15 sticks of dynamite under the church steps. The bombing marked a turning point during the Civil Rights movement, swaying public
opinion against segregation and for Civil Rights. 5. 2008: Largest Bankruptcy in History: 2008 marked the largest recession in the United States since the Great Depression. Our largest companies relied on government bailouts to remain viable. Lehman Brothers, a financial services firm, was the fourth largest investment bank in the U.S. On this day eight years ago, it filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, the largest in U.S. History. With plummeting stocks, clients fleeing, and heavy scrutiny for their involvement in the mortgage crisis, Lehman Brothers became the posterchild for banks that were “Too big to fail” and a symbol of the failure of the American banking system.
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Changing life in Ireland
TIPS with TRISH
by DR. TOM DAVIS | for the Lorian
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,
As much as I love going home for the summer, it seems I am running back to Loras quicker every fall. My returning to school doesn’t seem to get any easier for my mother. It feels like she still doesn’t trust me and is back to texting me several times throughout the day. She even got a tracker on my phone when we renewed my plan this year. She claims it’s because I live in a sketchy neighborhood. Am I crazy, or is it okay that I am 21 years old and my mother still needs to be in touch with me 24/7? Signed, Trying to Cut the Cord Trish says,
As Ova Bearing, a helicopter parent in last week’s faculty/staff play, I feel more than qualified to answer this question! The fact that I have 24 years of experience as a counselor and 17 years of experience as a parent helps too, of course. This question seemed fitting for this week since I have already talked with several of you who are feeling like victims to your parents “overparenting.” Let me first just say, your parents likely love you very much. Consider yourself blessed. As a parent myself, I do not fault parents for the tendency to want to influence the choices of their children when one of their birds leaves the nest. It is a transition for them as much as it is for you. With that being said, however, it is okay to set some boundaries. If you have a parent that you feel is crossing the line in terms of wanting to know everything going on in your life, my first suggestion is to sit down and have an honest conversation with them. As the child, that might start like, “I appreciate that you care about me” or “These are some ways that you can stay involved in my life.” As the parent, one might say, “How do you want this to go?” or “How can I support you?” That, to me, is an incredibly important conversation for parents and children to have as they head off to college. Since you are obviously already here, you may use the ever so popular “I” statements to get your point across. Say something like, “I’m hurt that you don’t trust me,” or “I’m so busy at school that it would work better if we picked a time to talk each week.” If you don’t get anywhere with a conversation about wanting some space and earning trust, consider why your parents seem to want such a connection or influence over you. Do you need to assert yourself more because you are too much of a pleaser? Do you seem to still make decisions that lack thought and bring on negative consequences? Do your parents still pay for everything which may imply that they should be able to make decisions for you? You are a grown-up now. Act like it, and hopefully they will treat you like it. You are an adult, so if you seek more independence, you might have to give some thought to thinking more about your actions or taking on your own expenses. It’s important to stay connected with family, but college is a time for you to spread your wings, take on more responsibility and trust yourself. It’s okay to disagree with your parents and want to assert your independence. Doing it respectfully and lovingly will keep the relationship intact. Signed, Trish
Mind & Soul
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Eammon Callaghan couldn’t believe it when he opened his most recent bill from Irish Water. Not only was he charged 215 euros for his annual water bill, one that he had received last April 2015 for the first time, but a technician (TAD2) was coming to install a water meter in his house as well. He realized how important clean, abundant water is to his everyday life, but he still had a hard time paying for something that had been received free of charge (it was covered in his annual tax payment) for every Irish household and business since Dublin municipal water was first supplied around 1900. Most of the water supplied in Ireland is good, clean water, but there are a few areas around Dublin where it is not drinkable — yet water charges were distributed to everyone. Eammon also knew that over 40 percent of the water that entered the Dublin water distribution system, mostly from reservoirs in the nearby Wicklow Mountains, was lost due to leakage through century-old pipes that had deteriorated slowly each year. He couldn’t help but think of the abundance of water around Dublin, and the Loras students whole country for that matter. Regular year-round and I arrived in rainfall allowed the country to be green, supplying grass for sheep and cattle and crops for us – both January 2016 major sources of income for many rural Irish mostly unaware of people. This water is also the major component of this controversial Guinness beer, which offers many the opportunity environmental to discuss these issues daily in their local pubs. So what was Eammon going to do about this issue? issue. Almost all More research was needed. of the people we Whose idea was it that these water charges were talked to rolled needed? What were the reasons for starting this program? It seemed that free water was just fine. their eyes and Water charges have truly been a political football immediately said in Ireland for many years. Proposals have been they were not presented and rescinded many times starting in the 1970s. Then in April 2014, the government going to pay their announced the formation of Irish Water, a semiwater charges from state company that would administer all public that point on. water and distribution systems in the country, taking control from 34 local water authorities. In several months, Irish Water estimated it would need 180 million euros to establish its staff, computer systems and monitoring equipment — all this without actually touching any of the existing water supply systems and their problems in the country. For a household of four (two adults and two children), initial average water charges started at 278 euros per year or €4.88 for 1,000 liters of water for properties requiring both waste and drinking water services, and half that for properties requiring one service. If one was supplied by a well or had a septic system for wastewater treatment, these charges did not apply. Opposition to these water plans has always existed in the government and with local citizen groups. In October 2014, over 50,000 people gathered in Dublin to protest Irish Water’s plans and tried to let the government know water should be administered by public utility groups, not one large private company. But not until April 2015 did the first water charge bills go out to all households supplied by public water systems. Most of the recipients of these bills were not happy. These charges were in addition to the annual taxes they were paying. When the amount of money spent by Irish Water for its computer systems set-up and consultant fees was revealed, more gasoline was poured on the already burning fire of protest. Loras students and I arrived in January 2016 mostly unaware of this controversial environmental issue. Almost all of the people we talked to rolled their eyes and immediately said they were not going to pay their water charges from that point on. It was a national election year, and this issue was in the top five issues on each party’s platform. As our group made our way along Dublin’s O’Connell Street in mid-January, a huge group of protesters (estimated at 3,000) gathered to express their opposition to current water charges and how Irish Water was conducting business. To describe the Irish election system here would take too long, so, to make a long story short, water charges have been officially suspended through March 2017. New legislation in the new Irish government is currently in discussion and will hopefully include a long-term funding strategy for supplying water to the people of Ireland. The water issue remains murky. Editor’s note: In spring semester 2016, the first Loras science course was taught in Ireland via the Ireland Study Abroad program. In this three-part column, Dr. Tom Davis will remark on the issues that they experienced while abroad as part of his class.
Colleen Kuhl: Change is good by ELLEN J. HORST | staff writer
Thirty-nine years ago, Loras admitted a first-year student who would go on to shape the lives of thousands of other Duhawks. Colleen Kuhl graduated with a degree in social work and began working full-time at the college immediately following graduation. However, she did not stay in the social work field but brought that background with her through many roles at Loras: director of Binz hall, graduate student, director of residence life and assistant dean of students. She then moved into Campus Ministry, a decision that she made for personal growth as well as career growth. When asked about moving from Student Life to Campus Ministry (CM) Kuhl said, “I love CM, I love theology. I thought, ‘I could do this.’ It wasn’t necessarily a promotion. I just needed to do something different. I think change is good, for the individual and the college.” Change came again for Kuhl this year, as she moved not only positions, but offices and homes. Kuhl stepped out of her role in Campus Ministry to become the
Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders/Religious Studies/Theology Leadership Coordinator. This new role allows for Kuhl to foster deep relationships with a smaller group of students while, of course, remaining a steady guiding hand for the Loras student population as a whole. Building relationships is one of Kuhl’s favorite things about her role and her previous work at Loras. “When I was hall director, people who were my RAs, we established some excellent relationships. I learned much from them; I still have those connections. That’s one thing that drew me to this position; I can be directly connected to 60 students plus the alumni (of the Breitbach program).” Relationship building is one thing that Kuhl finds unique to Loras. She spoke at length about her passion for the Loras community and the intentionality of the Loras community to create and foster relationships, building that into our curriculum and dispositions. Connections and meaningful interactions with students also came out
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I love CM, I love theology. I thought; I could do this. It wasn’t necessarily a promotion, I just needed to do something different. I think change is good, for the individual and the college.
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in Kuhl’s professional achievements. When asked what others would find to be her greatest professional experience, Kuhl said with a giggle: “Perseverance. There may be something to that. I think they would say it’s my absolute love for students in this incredible time for development and growth. I’ve been able to create relationships with students in every position I’ve been in. I feel like I’m coming around full circle.”
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add yoga to your daily routine by AUDREY MILLER | staff writer
With the start of another school year, leaving the summer behind and adjusting to a whole new schedule can be a little stressful. The first few weeks of the semester become a balancing act — everything from more advanced classes to new living arrangements to all those extra activities you signed yourself up for during last week’s campus fest (without realizing you don’t have time for all of them). Not to mention the new names and faces to learn on campus this year and if you’re anything like me, learning names is really hard work. Needless to say, we’re stressed. So now what? Thank goodness you asked. Have you heard of yoga? Oh, you have? Well, fantastic. I can skip the long spiel about all the benefits of yoga — such as increased flexibility and muscle tone, better posture, balance and lung function — and get right to the nitty gritty of yoga and why everyone who is a little stressed out should take advantage of this practice. Yoga works some serious science magic in your body. Consistent yoga practice
A study performed at the University of Wisconsin found that the left prefrontal cortex (the part of your brain that establishes positive feelings) of mediators such as yogis had more activity than the left prefrontal cortex of an average person. regulates your adrenal glands, which are the places where the stress hormone, cortisol, is created and then released into your bloodstream. How does yoga accomplish this amazing feat, you ask? By increasing your body’s serotonin levels. Serotonin is a type of neurotransmitter that helps balance your mood and contribute to your feelings of happiness. So not only does yoga limit stress, it also puts people in an overall happier mood. Want proof? A study
performed at the University of Wisconsin found that the left prefrontal cortex (the part of your brain that establishes positive feelings) of mediators such as yogis had more activity than the left prefrontal cortex of an average person. Naturally, we would all like a little more happiness and a little less hormone-induced stress in our life. Yoga can help with that. We’ve all heard that we have to take care of ourselves, body, mind and soul. Yoga checks all three boxes. First, it’s great for your muscle strength, posture, and flexibility. Second, it improves your mind — specifically, your left prefrontal cortex. Finally, it makes you an overall happier person. If you’re not athletic, never fear. As my instructor back home says, “It’s called yoga
practice, not yoga perfect, for a reason.” Yoga is a great way to spend time with friends, de-stress, and feel a little happier. So get out there and find a yoga mat. Besides your mini fridge, microwave, and five-foot phone charger, I guarantee it’ll be the best purchase you’ll make all year.
Back to School Rules Cookin’ with Jazz by JULIANA WHITE | staff writer
Here we are again. The weather is cooling to sweater weather, and you can almost smell the apple cider. It’s fall and we are back again for another year. Every year, I make goals for myself, but I do not always follow through with them for the whole nine-and-a-half months. This year I’m giving some tips to you and to myself for success in this 20162017 school year. 1. Du work. I mean seriously, do your readings and busy work. As much as it seems pointless and time consuming, these people we call professors may actually know what they’re doing when they assign 10 pages and a two-page paper. Do it because you can’t lose points for trying. You can, however, for being a bum. 2. Join clubs or organizations. There are so many people with similar interests that you might never meet if you plan on being a hermit. College is way more fun with friends to share it. And it’s never too late to join. (Head nod to Dance Marathon) 3. Take advantage of office hours. Your professors don’t just put them on the syllabus to take up room. They really want to be available for you. Plus, Loras has some very interesting faculty members that we can learn a lot from. 4. Go to sporting events. Not only is it a great way to show school spirit, but it is also another exciting place to meet involved Duhawks. 5. Don’t let stress rule your life. College is about academics; we all know that. But socializing is a huge part of campus life. Work hard, play hard. 6. With that in mind, you do have to work hard. You pay a lot of money to get an education, and it’s important to take advantage. Take classes you care about and want to do well in. There’s no use wasting time in a class you won’t give 100 percent to. 7. Be true to you. Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing. Your priorities should be to be the best you can possibly be. Plus, you will have way more fun if you aren’t faking. College is an accepting place; no one will be judging you or calling you names. We’ve all grown up and are looking for friendship over drama. 8. Find friends that make you happy. After a day of class and work, it’s important to come home to people that make you laugh and de-stress. My friendships at Loras are my favorite part of my day, week and school year. 9. Stay positive. There will be times when you are annoyed with random things like your friends or your classes, but don’t let trivial things get you down. Avoid the things that you don’t feel optimistic about because they probably aren’t for you. And be picky about your friends – the people you surround yourself with matter. 10. Treat college like a privilege because that’s exactly what it is. Not a lot of people have this opportunity, but we all do. Every day you should walk past Keane Hall and be grateful because, in all honesty, every day is a great day to be a Duhawk.
Enjoy your time in college. This is my last year, and I couldn’t be more upset to leave. Find what makes you happy and excited and put all of your energy into it. Be more.
A weekly cooking article that even college students can manage
Homemade Pesto With the summer months behind us, many of you may have herbs still growing. A simple recipe to use up some of those herbs is a homemade pesto. Typically, this is made from basil leaves; however, depending on what you have in the kitchen, you can substitute other herbs. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves (or desired herb) ½ cup freshly grated romano or parmesan-reggiano cheese ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts (can substitute chopped walnuts) 3 garlic cloves Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Place basil leaves and pine nuts into a food processor and pulse several times. Add garlic and parmesan or romano cheese and pulse until combined. Add olive oil slowly into food processor while it’s running, as it will help emulsify and keep the oil from separating. Add in desired salt and pepper.
Pesto sauce can be tossed with pasta, dolloped over baked potatoes, or spread onto toasted slices of bread. Enjoy! *Can be frozen for up to six months*
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Sept. 15, 2016
Cross-country teams impress at 1st invitational Sophomore Audrey Miller paces women to 1st-place finish in 14-team race; men finish 2nd only to the No. 1-ranked team.
the third-place team in the 15-team race. The women took the team title ahead of 13 other teams, finishing with 32 points. A rather notable performance comes from sophomore Audrey Miller, who broke the course record by an astounding 47 seconds. In the meeting Monday following the invitational, Schultz said he was encouraged and impressed by the performance by AARON BROEGE | sports writer the team had at the meet. The men and women of Loras cross coun“Finishing five men in the top 15 and try have garnished high expectations early four women in the top 10 is exciting,” on in the season, as the men were ranked Schultz said. 12th in the nation and the women 30th in a The performance also gave the team an preseason poll. idea of where they can improve to become With six of the top seven runners return- even better as the season progresses. ing for the men and five of the top seven “Pacing and pack running is huge,” returning for women, this season is look- Schultz said when asked about things to ing especially promising for the Duhawks. improve on. “Our runners can’t get out Coach Bob Schultz said both teams have the too fast, and they need to pace off of each potential to make moves in the national poll. other. Nobody should be getting passed in In the long term, he hopes the last mile.” to send both teams to NaWith Schultz now on tionals and potentially earn his 12th year as coach, the highest national finish Pacing and pack running he is more optimistic in school history. than ever that he has is huge. Our runners Offseason recruitment the team capable of can’t get out too fast, brought together a strong sweeping the Iowa Confreshman class for both the ference for the second and they need to pace men and women, as the men in a row and havoff of each other Nobody year added 11 runners to the rosing the highest national should be getting ter and the women added finish in school history nine. The growth of the for both the men and passed in the last mile. team is a great sign for the the women. Bob Schultz Duhawks. It builds strength Up next for the DuCross-country coach and depth, which are key elhawks is the National ements of strong teams. Catholic ChampionThe Elmhurst (IL) Earships hosted by Notre lybird Invitational gave reDame. The top 15 runturners the chance to get back into the racing ners from the men’s and women’s side mindset. It also gave the newcomers the op- will compete against some of the top portunity to get a taste of college cross coun- programs in the country, as well as some try and the competition that comes with it. from different divisions. The men will The men finished second to the No. 1-ranked look to three-peat as champions, while North Central team, which has won the the women look to improve upon their NCAA Division III title 16 times. Other than 11th-place finish at the Championships North Central, the Loras men easily outpaced last season.
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Women’s soccer team 4-1 after avenging Wheaton by ALEX BRADLEY | sports writer
into a dangerous area where junior Lauren Bolnius found herself open to tuck the ball After winning the opening game of home and seal the win for the Duhawks. the 2016 season, the Loras women’s On Sunday, the Duhawks faced St. soccer team faced a tough schedule of Scholastica, who had been defeated in four games in eight days in their second their Saturday game and were hoping to week of the season. upset Loras to get a win for the weekend. The Duhawks lost their first match Having played 110 minutes of soccer due of the season Tuesday, losing 2-1 to to the overtime win on Saturday, the DuNo. 21-ranked Augustana. hawks did not seem to be affected and But Loras won its first four matches, including a match against a Wheaton came away with their second win of the team that had not lost to the Duhawks weekend and a trophy with a 2-1 win in regular time. St. Scholastica had a pensince 2010. In the Wheaton contest, the Duhawks alty in the dying moments of the match came out in the first half and had their that saw the impressive undefeated Loras share of chances, but could not break defense beaten for the first time this season, ending the no-goal streak of over 378 the dead lock. minutes. The start of the second half saw a In his first year as head coach, Matt similar situation, but the Duhawks got Pucci had much to say a stroke of luck. Junior after the weekend’s sucMegan Brant send a cess. high shot toward the “We have jumped out goal from 35 yards out, We have jumped out ot a to a great start, mainly and from the Wheaton great start, mainly due to due to the experience goalie misread the our experience we have we have returning in kick, allowing Brant’s the roster. The starting kick to score the first returning in the roster. lineup has consisted of goal of the game. This The starting lineup has nine juniors and seniors was followed up just consisted of nine juniors all of which have played minutes later with a important roles for us fantastic right-footed and seniors all of which shot for junior Maura have played important roles for the last few years. Additionally, they have Walsh, as the Wheafor us the last few years. helped the freshmen and ton goalie saw the ball once again fly over her Matt Pucci newcomers transition to women’s soccer coach college and help make head and into the back of the net. the team complete. Obviously we are excited This 2-0 win over a about our start, but we strong Wheaton side saw the ladies head into the upcoming have to keep in mind it is only Septemweekend’s double-header full of confi- ber. It does not get any easier as we head to Rock Island tomorrow to play another dence. On Saturday, Loras faced St. Olaf in 2015 NCAA Tournament team, Augustatheir first game of the weekend. It was na. I am very comfortable with the depth a hard-fought game that saw Saint Olaf of our team and know utilizing our whole edge the shots on goal count 15-13. It bench will help as the game goes on as it was Loras that had the final shot that will be our third game in four days.” The Duhawks are 4-0 on the season, mattered in the final minute of double overtime. Junior Gretchen Schutz having only given up one goal. After their took the corner kick that proved to be matchup with Augustana on Tuesday, Lorthe final play of the game when junior as will face UW-Oshkosh at home tonight. Stephanie Harpenau flicked the ball Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
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Football team trying to rebound from 2 heartbreakers in opening 2 weeks Duhawks could be 2-0 if it had not been for some costly turnovers.
The air is cooling down and the leaves are changing color, which can only mean one thing: it’s football time. The Duhawks kicked off their season against the Elmhurst College Bluejays on Sept. 3. The Bluejays opened with a pick-6 from junior quarterback Bob Kelly, but the Duhawks were able to hold them off to only one other field goal until the fourth quarter. Going into the fourth quarter, the Duhawks had a big lead, 27-9. However, the Bluejays managed a comeback of 19 unanswered points to win the game, 28-27. The Duhawks had five turnovers, two of which were pick-6s — interceptions returned for touchdowns — and four of those turnovers occurred in the second half. This allowed the Bluejays
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to become the NCAA Division III Football Team of the Week for their week-1 comeback. For the second game of the season, the Duhawks traveled to Aurora, IL, on Sept. 10 to take on the Aurora University Spartans. The weather was perfect, and a slight wind helped both teams with kicking and punting. The Spartans came out strong with a touchdown in the first quarter while also shutting out the Duhawks. In the second quarter, with the help of a punt from senior Jeremy Peters, the Duhawks pinned the Spartans on the 1-yard line, giving the opportunity for the Duhawks’ defense to get a safety. They entered halftime behind by a score of 7-2. When starting the second half, there was a glimmer of hope that the Duhawks could pull out the win, but the Spartans scored another touchdown in the fourth quarter. Hope was almost lost until Kelly threw a touchdown pass to senior Danny Willis. With 2:21 left in the game, junior Mason Quigley kicked an onside kick that the Duhawks recovered. The energy was high, until Kelly threw a pass, intended for sophomore Brad Boelkow, that was intercepted on the 5-yard line. The Duhawks had a quiet bus ride home after the 14-9 loss. Head Coach Steve Helminiak thinks the season is going to get tougher, but the team just needs to put the ball in the end zone.
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“I think it is going to get harder from here on out,” Helminiak said. “I think the Iowa Conference is a great league and great competition, so we’ll have to sure a lot of things up. I don’t think we are that far off. (In) both of the games, we have out gained them and shut them down defensively. “We have to be able to convert offensively and put the ball into the end zone,” he continued. “It’s what we are gonna have to do. We have to take care of the football. With five turnovers in the first game and four in this game, it’s not what’s going to win you a game. These are the things that we need to better ourselves moving onto conference.” The Duhawks now will begin play in the Iowa Conference. The Duhawks will travel to Cedar Rapids on Saturday to face the Coe College Kohawks. The next home game is Sept. 24 in the Rock Bowl against the Central College Dutch.
Upcoming Duhawk games Sept. 17
@ Coe
Sept. 24
Central
Oct. 1
Buena Vista
Oct. 8
@ Wartburg
Oct. 22
@ Simpson
Oct. 29
Luther
Nov. 5
UD
Nov. 12
@ Nebraska Weslyan
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Men’s soccer team again picked to win IIAC championship Duhawks open the season 3-1 after a split during a weekend trip to Minnesota. by FRANK FERNANDEZ| sportswriter
Prior to the beginning of the 2016 season, the Loras men’s soccer team earned a number of accolades. They were chosen as the favorites to win the Iowa Conference championship after winning four straight titles and were ranked No. 1 in the IIAC Coaches Preseason Poll with six first place votes from opposing conference coaches. With all of the hype surrounding the team, it would have been easy to let it get the best of them as they began the season. This has not been the case as the Duhawks have opened the season strong and look ready to contend. They have won three out of their first four matches, including a 4-0 thrashing of the St. Scholastica Saints on Saturday, Sept. 10, in Duluth, MN. The Duhawks opened the scoring when senior captain Calvin Miller buried a penalty kick in the 18th minute after a St. Scholastica handball in the box. Loras struck twice more in the first half, as sophomore Ryan Ross sent home a rebound in the 24th minute and senior Jonah Jacke scored off a pretty assist by junior Marcus Singleton in the 32nd minute. The Duhawks took a comfortable three-goal lead into the break and came back out for the second half trying to maintain their advantage. In the second half, it was all about the Duhawk defense as they kept the Saints off the board with swarming pressure and great goalkeeping by junior Jacob Peterson. The keeper finished with four saves, including a sliding effort to prevent a Saints’ goal in the 44th minute. First-year Liam O’Connell put the cherry on top for the Duhawks as he took a ball from fellow first-year Alex Herrera in 72nd minute and headed it into the back of the net. The victory was the second shutout in the first three games for the purple and gold. The weekend came to a close on Sunday as the Duhawks took on the St. Norbert Green Knights. The match remained scoreless until the second half, when a familiar face put the Green Knights ahead. Former Duhawk Tyler Kassube, who transferred during his first year, scored on a free kick from nearly 50 yards away in the 55th minute. They added a second goal in the 75th minute to take a two goal advantage, the first time this season that the Duhawks would
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The Loras men’s soccer team celebrates a victory last October.
have to play from behind. Loras cut the lead in half in the 79th minute when Jonah Jacke scored for the second time in as many games, but that would prove to be the only tally for the Duhawks. St. Norbert’s keeper Josh Koleske came in huge late in the game to preserve the 2-1 victory for the Green Knights. Despite the loss to end the weekend, the Duhawks have been showing no signs of slowing down after last season. Even after losing key contributors like Johnny Rummelhart and Sam Koenig to graduation, they have been able to have new leaders step into place and play the role this season. Senior Jonah Jacke sees this as a great opportunity to teach the younger guys what it means to be a part of this program. “It feels great to be looked up to by these underclassmen, especially since we have such a young team this season,” Jacke said. “Our junior and senior classes have done an amazing job in getting them up to speed and ready to compete every game.” Several first-years already have been making key contributions, including Liam O’Connell, who had a goal and an assist through the first four matches. It will be interesting to see how Coach Dan Rothert continues to use these underclassmen as the year rolls along and the Duhawks enter into conference play. The Duhawks will have a five-day break before heading to Kenosha, WI, on Friday to take on Carthage College. After starting the season 3-0-0, the Red Men have dropped two straight and will face a tough test against the Duhawks.
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Construction will start on tennis facility in October
Amid high hopes and new goals, the fall season will be the last played on the current Loras courts.
within the tennis program,” said senior captain Jessica Dickhut. “Our current winning streak and the bond we share as a team is a testament to that culture we are looking for.” The upcoming season itself is not the only thing that the tennis proby JESSICA DICKHUT| sports writer gram is looking forward to. On Sept. After the 2015-2016 season, the 2, signs were posted on the tennis women’s tennis team graduated no courts reading: “Construction on new seniors, but welcomed three firsttennis courts to begin fall of 2016.” A years. With new blood, it’s no surprise new tennis facility is more than just that the team is off to a commanding new nets, fences, and courts. It is start to their fall season. After just about the fact that the new courts will the first two weeks of competition, the Duhawks improved their record bring that “look good, feel good” attito 4-1 in their overall season and 1-0 tude, bringing energy to the players and creating a posiin conference play. tive buzz about tennis “I’m very pleased around campus and with the beginning around the city. we’ve had,” said head “It will help attract coach Chad Fenwick, more interest in the who is entering his program from prosecond year of coachspective Duhawks,” ing at Loras. “I feel said Fenwick, hopelike the team is comfully setting up the ing together well, especially now that our program for success doubles teams are in the future. starting to develop. The new tennis faWe have some tough cility represents the matches ahead of us start of an era for the that will challenge us tennis program with to grow.” the goal of winning The momentum the conference tourthat the Duhawks nament. have created will not Demolition of the be easily stopped current tennis facilthroughout the rest ity is slated to begin of their season. in mid-October after The doubles comthe women’s fall seabo of sophomore son ends. ConstrucEmma Cooke and Chad Fenwick tion will be halted for first-year McKenna tennis coach the winter months Craff already embody and will begin again the natural chemistry in the spring. Until that Fenwick hopes to develop in all of the doubles as they the new facility is completed, both start season with a perfect record of the men’s and women’s team will be 5-0. The chemistry the duo brings to playing all home matches at Wahlert the team adds to the culture of fam- High School. Next time you walk ily the tennis program is looking to by the tennis courts, make sure you say your goodbyes because in just a develop. “We are continually trying to build matter of months those courts will be up a culture of winning, a culture of gone and a brand new facility will be family, and a culture of positivity in its place.
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Sept. 15, 2016
Mission of redemption: Women’s volleyball team pursues IIAC title Loras opens season with good showings in 1st tournament and in home victory over UW-Platteville.
5 stars for Sullivan
Both the men and women’s programs will benefit from volleyball skills specialist Jenna Sullivan.
by MEGAN TEWS | sports co-editor
After missing the IIAC Tournament Title by one win last season, the women’s volleyball team entered 2016 with a mission of redemption. With a stellar roster and skilled coaching staff, the team definitely has the tools to claim the championship this year. The league must think so as well, considering Loras was picked to top the conference in a preseason poll. Returning to lead the championship-bound team is head coach Jenna Ness. This season she is joined by a new assistant, Jenna Sullivan, as well as Jeremy Thornburg. Also returning are four all-conference selections, senior Danni Kennedy, senior Therese Schultz, junior Haley Bergan and sophomore Claire Ritchie. The team has a diverse roster this year with a mix of returners and new players making their Duhawk debut. “Every year is a new group of girls which creates a new environment, a new team or personality,” Ness said. “I think this year is neat because we have a group of five core junior and senior kids on our varsity squad. We have about five sophomore returners and five newbies. That creates a unique blend of kids and a neat camaraderie.” The Duhawks got off to a great start winning their first two games of the season in the Northwestern Labor Day Tournament. Loras topped UW-
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Stout 3-2 and swept Concordia 3-0. Despite falling in their next two matches, they finished the tournament with a 2-2 record. On Wednesday, Sept. 7, the team hosted its home-opener against UW-Platteville. The Duhawks dominated the Pioneers, sweeping them 3-0.
First-year Michelle Budden is proving her abilities as she recorded nine kills in the game and has 33 on the season. Senior Therese Schultz leads the team with 75 kills total. The team continued its success over the weekend in the Loras Invitational hosted in the
AWC. The Duhawks finished the tournament with a 2-2 record. They topped Augustana and St. Olaf in sweeping fashion, but fell to Carthage and Gustavus Adolphus in a similar way. This left the team with a 5-4 overall record after the weekend. There are still many games left to play, and while it might seem that the team is anxious for the postseason, coach Ness is looking forward to every game in between. “I’m excited for each game individually,” Ness said. “I think each game is unique in itself and we have to take care of every game one by one. I’m excited for game by game to see these young student athletes compete together every single day.” Despite their success so far, the Duhawks do face some challenges. Specifically, Coach Ness wants her team to realize that even though last season ended with them near the top, they still have a lot of hard work to put in for the coming weeks. Ness said that the Duhawks realize that being picked to win in the preseason poll put a target on their back, so they have to grit from now until the end to reach their goal. Coming up, the Duhawks will face Cornell in Mount Vernon, IA tonight before returning home to face the University of Dubuque on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
or the 2016 season, the Loras College women’s volleyball team welcomes assistant coach Jenna Sullivan to the roster. Sullivan, of Woodbury, MN, played volleyball at Woodbury High School and then went on to play for Natalie Droeske the St. Mary’s University sports co-editor Cardinals. There, she was a four-year varsity player and spent two years as captain while playing outside. She appeared in 78 matches and registered 489 kills and 617 digs. While pursuing a degree in human services, she managed to keep her heart on the court. “I just loved the game, and I’ve been coaching really ever since I was in high school. My mom coached, so I’d always go and help her,” said Sullivan. “I knew for a while that I wanted to coach after I graduated.” The January following her graduation, she made a connection with Loras’ head volleyball coach Jenna Ness, who had been an assistant at St. Mary’s during Sullivan’s sophomore year. She started then as a volunteer for the men’s team, and this fall Loras volleyball welcomes her experience and expertise to benefit both the men’s and women’s teams. “I just have a love for training the skill part of the game and the mental part of the game. I just think that I can have a positive impact on student-athletes.” Sullivan is the head JV coach for the women as well as spearheading a lot of skill training for the setters, assisting both programs. With a growing staff that includes not only head coach Ness and men’s head coach Jeremy Thornburg, but also Sullivan and student coach Dylan Ross, the Duhawks are looking to build two lasting and legacybuilding programs that focus on specific long-term goals. “We want to improve every single year, not just with our results of wins and loses, but I think we want to improve culture every year, we want to improve our work ethic, we want to improve our commitment to our team and our mental and emotional abilities.”