September 26, 2019 — Vol. 98, Issue 1
A SNEAK PEAK OF WHAT’S INSIDE
A Bernie desire
The Democratic runner-up in 2016 is one of many candidates who will be campaigning in Dubuque by XAVIER SANCHEZ staff writer
COFFEE CURIOUS
Get the lowdown on some of the local coffee shops that are designed to wake up tired college students
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DUELING DUHAWKS
2 Duhawks who enjoy debating politics take opposing views on immigration policy
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FALL FUN
Mark your calendars with all CAB’s upcoming events, including some new activities this fall
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Iowans are months away from gathering together for the Iowa Caucuses. To ramp up excitement in the voters, several candidates are making their way through Iowa to get their name out, share ideas, and meet with potential voters. Monday, Sept. 23, two presidential hopefuls arrived in Dubuque, Iowa to campaign for the upcoming 2020 Election. Both Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg brought their ideas to share with the Dubuque locals. Bernie Sanders event was held at the Town Clock Plaza where he addressed the crowd for 30 minutes. Pete Buttigieg event was later in the night at the Alliant Energy Amphitheater. Sanders crowd was not nearly as large as Buttigieg’s but was commendable. The Vermont senator drew around 400 people but was doubled by Mayor Pete’s roughly 800 spectators. Sanders event began with a laid back ice cream social with music being played in the background before he took the stage. Buttigieg wasn’t far off. Some in attendance for Buttigieg’s event were enjoying a cold beverage and listening to a playlist as well. One notable thing between the two was they both enter the stage area to loud music. Mayor Pete was a bit faster with a slight jog while Senator Sanders strolled his way to the stage. Both come ready to share their ideas and leave no one guessing where they stand, including mentioning their dislike for the current Trump administration. Sander even called Trump a “hoax.” Bernie Sanders spoke for roughly 40 minutes before meeting with those in attendance. He took photos or selfies, signed autographs, and even spoke with a few of the attendees. Pete Buttigieg was a town hall format which he spoke for about 20 minutes before he opened it to questions from the crowd. The questions from the crowd lasted 25 minutes. After it concluded, he did the same post-speech greetings as Senator Sanders did earlier in the night. One thing to note was the interest coming from the younger people during this election that decided to attend events like the two on Monday evening. There is push nationwide to continue to get young voters
by TYLER FAHEY staff writer
Men’s soccer team falls short in a showdown with a familiar foe that featured two teams ranked in the top 10 in the nation
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to events but also to the actual polls come election time. One way to accomplish this is to have politicians connect to them by discussing relevant issues and meeting with them every step of the campaign leading to the Election Day. Of those young people, many Loras students were in attendance, but they came with different reasons for attending and different topics of interest. First-year Cameron Flack was dragged by his friends down to the event. He added, “Whatever happens, happens. Honestly, would like to see him [Sanders] to touch up on the economy. The economy has been going up. See how he could sustain it?” Junior Jenna Gearhart said the reason she went to see Bernie Sanders was the ice cream. After a little more thought, she did add, “being able to learn more about politics in the United States. Another First year, Carly Boens, showed
excitement and explained she came down to learn more about “Bernie”. Senior Eddie Smith also made his way to the Town Clock Plaza to see his favorite candidate. He emphasized how he likes that Bernie “does not take any corporate money” and that he feels that doing just that is “the most important thing in politics.” Smith added, “I hope he talks about his policies ... Medicare for all. My biggest thing is foreign policy so it would be cool to hear him talk about ending the wars because that is a big deal for me.” Like many college students, Smith also was looking for Bernie Sanders to talk about how he plans to cancel student loan debt. The Iowa Caucuses are about four month away which some consider the unofficial-official start of the final stretch of the election season. Look out as many other candidates will make pit stops in Dubuque and all over Iowa.
Make the planet part of your plans LEAF will host rally to raise support for legislation aimed at combating climate change
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One of the leading Democratic presidential candidates spoke Monday, Sept. 23, at the Town Clock Plaza in downtown Dubuque.
For those interested in environmental issues and climate change, LEAF, the Loras Environmental Action Forum, is holding a rally at Washington Park at noon Friday, Sept. 27. At 11:30 a.m., students interested will march down Loras Boulevard from Keane Hall to Washington Park, which is about a half-mile away. There will be local celebrities such as
Pam Jochum, a Loras alum and Iowa senator, who plans to participate. At the rally, there will be not just local politicians, but an interfaith ceremony of multiple faiths. There will also be music, but the main purpose of this rally, according to LEAF, is to get people out and campaigning to support climate-change policy and enacting legislation. Rally attendees will have the chance to share their opinion and views to the public via an open-mic session at the very end of the rally. If you are interested in this event,
contact sophomore Bob Johnson and senior Jake Jansen. Be apart of this movement that could change the future, not just for us, but for the next generation of Americans. LEAF seeks to advocate for sustainability and has made great progress at Loras in the last year when getting a composting system for the Cafeteria and also tagging monarch butterflies for scientific research. If you want to be apart of change, LEAF encourages you to come to the rally. You can follow this event on LEAF’s Facebook page and follow them on Twitter.
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This past weekend, Duhawks were joined by relatives who traveled far and wide to enjoy time with their relatives. The campus was filled with smiling faces, purple and gold. The weekend was jampacked, leaving Duhawks and their families with a schedule filled to the brim with lots of joyful activities. “Even though the weather was not the best, I saw a lot of families getting to be together around campus, spending time with their loved ones,” said junior Cora Shefchik, the current College Activities Board (CAB) President. The weekend started off with electric magician, Tr ig g Watson, who performed in the ACC ballro oms f rom 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 20. Those who attended were left in awe of the ideas of science and physics he upended; students are still talking about the mind-boggling performance. On Saturday, the festivities continued during
the tailgate, which took place right before the football game in the ACC concourse at 10:30 a.m. At the tailgate, many clubs and organizations tabled to get the word out to families about their specific groups. Later that night, in Wahlert Hall, the Loras College Dance Marathon (LCDM) held a “Chill & Grill” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. between the men’s and women’s soccer games. At this event, dually sponsored by CAB and LCDM, miracle families and students with their families had the opportunity to learn more about CAB and LCDM. This event also featured a surprise guest: Dewey the Duhawk. To finish off a fun-filled weekend on Sunday, the annual family weekend brunch was held in the ACC ballrooms at 11:15 a.m. At this event, there was a wide variety of breakfast foods and drinks. While families enjoyed quality time together, Loras’ very own a cappella group — Duhawkappella — performed a set of five songs. At this event, CAB also gave out the Parent of the Year Award and Student Union gave out the Noonan Award.
Vaping outbreak hospitalizes hundreds 72% of the 530 cases involve males who have contracted a serious lung injury by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL Contributed
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of lung injury associated with e-cigarette product (devices, liquids, refill pods, and/or cartridges) use. As of Friday, there were 530 reports of lung injury reported from 38 states and one U.S. territory, and seven deaths have been confirmed in six states. Nearly three fourths (72%) of cases involve males. Two-thirds of cases (67%) involve people aged 18 to 34, 16% of cases involve juveniles 17 and younger, while 17% involve people 35 and older. All reported cases have a histor y of e-cigarette product use or vaping. Based on initial data from certain states we know: Most patients have reported a history of using e-cigarette products containing THC. Many patients have reported using THC and nicotine. Some have reported the use of e-cigarette products containing only nicotine.\ The CDC does not yet know the specific cause of these lung injuries. The investigation has not identified any specific e-cigarette or vaping product (devices, liquids, refill pods, and/or cartridges) or substance that is linked to all cases. The CDC have been working with states to create a case definition to classify confirmed and probable cases in a
consistent way. State investigators determine if cases are confirmed or probable after examining the medical records of suspected cases and consulting with the clinical care team to exclude other possible causes of illness. Unlike nationally reportable conditions, these cases are requiring clinicians and public health professionals to interview patients to determine product use and individual behaviors. States are in the process of classifying cases. We expect that states and clinicians might look back for older cases based on CDC’s case definition. All patients have a reported history of e-cigarette product use, and no consistent evidence of an infectious cause has been discovered. Therefore, the suspected cause is a chemical exposure. Based on initial data from certain states we know: Most patients have reported a history of using e-cigarette products containing THC. Many patients have reported using THC and nicotine. Some have reported the use of e-cigarette products containing only nicotine. No consistent e-cigarette or vaping product, substance, or additive has been identified in all cases, nor has any one product or substance been conclusively linked to lung disease in patients. Initial published reports from the investigation point to clinical similarities among cases. Patients reported a history of e-cigarette use and had similar symptoms and clinical findings. These align with the CDC health advisory released at the end of August. These investigations are ongoing. CDC will provide updates when more information is available. The increase in cases from last week represents both new cases and recent reporting of previously-identified cases to CDC.
Fall Fun Events
MAKE YOUR OWN FALL DECORATIONS ■■ This
event is taking place in the Pub on Friday night, September 27, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come to this event to embrace fall festivities, meet new people, and have a great time!
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“This coming Friday is the fall crafting night. We bought a lot of different crafts for students to make and decorate,” Shefchik said. “Those who attend have the choice of decorating a mason jar for tea-tree lights and/or candles, tree-stump coasters or canvas-painting.
ESCAPE THE HEAT WITH CAB’S ESCAPE ROOMS ■■ On
Friday, October 4, Duhawks will work together to take on local escape rooms, courtesy of CAB.
“[CAB has] rented out 12 escape rooms for people to participate with their fellow Duhawks and try to escape the rooms,” Shefchik said. “CAB will be tabling in the coming week for this event.” ■■
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The event is limited to about 120 students, so get your tickets early.
HOMECOMING IS ABOUT TWO WEEKS AWAY. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CAB EVENTS THAT WILL OCCUR THAT WEEKEND.
Wishing for peace ...
and working for justice by TYLER FAHEY staff writer
This week is Peace and Justice Week. Students are encouraged to promote and talk about peace and justice and to ask questions like, “what is justice” and “when do you achieve peace in a conflict?” These questions will be addressed in a series of events. On Saturday, the Hike to Help Refugees convened and marche d f rom L oras as part of a fundraiser to help refugees and bring attention to the current refugee problems around the world. It was hosted by the United Nations association chapter in Dubuque, with political science professor David Cochran leading the event. There are a series of events this week that will culminate what it means to achieve peace and justice. The first one
Then to rap up the week, the Climate Walk will be on Friday, Sept. 27, at 11:30 a.m. The Climate Walk is headed by the Loras Environmental Action Forum.
was on Monday, Sept. 23, and was a Concert Against Non-Violence and a SideWalk Chalk contest at 5 p.m. Also on Monday, the Peace and Justice House Social was 7 p.m. Then to rap up the week, the Climate Walk will be on Friday, Sept. 27, at 11:30 a.m. The Climate Walk is headed by the Loras Environment a l Ac t i o n Forum. There has been an considerable concern exhibited around the world as of late, with millions of people marching, advocating and protesting for climate change action. From the United States to Europe, it’s spreading like wild fire. The Dubuque Climate Rally will be held at Washington Park. There will be a march from Keane Hall to Washington Park where local politicians and faith leaders will speak. At the end of the rally anybody is free to say anything in part of an openmic night. Like in previous years, Peace and Justice Week allows Loras students to study past cases of injustice and prejudice and learn from the past so terrible atrocities are further prevented. Loras encourages students to come to these events and partake in them because we have a voice and we should use it to help and advocate for people and situations that require action.
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Duhawks supporting Hispanic Duhawks by HAYDEN FRANK staff writer
Every year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 Hispanic and Latino heritage is recognized for its important presence in North America by celebrating Hispanic culture, history, and contributions. President Donald Trump remarked on National Hispanic Heritage Month in his recent proclamation. “National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans who have enriched our culture and society and helped make America into the incredible country it is today. Hispanic-American men and women embody the American values of devotion to faith and family, hard work, and patriotism through their countless contributions as leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and members of our Armed Forces,” Trump said in his Presidential Proclamation. According to the United States House of Representatives’ archives, the tradition of annual Hispanic recognition began Sept. 17, 1986, when former President Lyndon B. Johnson passed the National Hispanic Heritage Week bill into law. Eventually, senator Paul Simon
submitted a bill to turn the week-long recognition into a full month; Simon’s bill was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on Aug. 17, 1988 (Historical Highlights, House of Rep.). Interestingly, Sept. 15, the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage month, coincides with five Latin American countries’ independence days: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile also have days of independence which occur during National Hispanic Heritage Month, with Mexico’s falling on Sept. 16 and Chile’s on Sept. 18. In 2018, the Hispanic population in the United States (U.S.) hit a record of 59.9 million—18% of the U.S. total population. Additionally, the U.S. Hispanic populace has made up 52% of all population growth between 2008 and 2018, according to a Pew research study. In 2015, the United States Hispanic households earned $902.8B, $76B of which went to State and Local taxes and $139B went to Federal taxes, according to New American Economy research. In honor of Hispanic contributions, there will be several celebrations throughout the month. New York City will have its annual Hispanic Day Parade on Oct. 14 which draws over a million people (New York Latin Culture Magazine), and indicated on
by EMMY HENNESSY staff writer
On Thursday, Sept. 19, Loras College Women’s Leadership Alliance hosted Autumn Pino, a Loras College ’99 and Master’s ’03 alum, to give a presentation about leadership and service. Autumn is currently the principal of Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Pino began her presentation by describing her position at Roosevelt. “I stand before you today not as a famous author, or a famous person at all. I stand before you as a middle school principal.” The room turned silent as she provided multiple examples of how the school serves as a safe space for students. At Roosevelt, students are safe from violent neighborhood gangs, street violence, and violence in their homes. Students at Roosevelt look up to her for comfort and help when faced with dangerous situations occurring outside of the school. Pino tells us about how she helped a student, who was trying to leave a gang. She was able to help keep him safe after he told her, “I am scared that if I leave school today, I will be shot.” The student told her that he just wanted to go back to class, where he felt safe.
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website, the Smithsonian will host performances, lectures, and family activities emphasizing Hispanic heritage. More locally, faculty and students from Loras College, Clarke University, and the University of Dubuque are welcome to attend the second annual Tri-College Latinx Social Night on Sept. 26 at the Smokestack in downtown Dubuque to celebrate heritages and strengthen cross-university Hispanic and Latino connections, according to Loras College News. The U.S. Department of Education lists five ways one can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on their own: find out about Hispanic historical and cultural legacies, discover Hispanic leaders and landmarks, read up on Hispanic culture, make a family storybook, and dance to Hispanic music. Hispanic Heritage has a lot to offer and has had an important impact in the United States which is a cause for celebration. National Hispanic Heritage Month brings together the diverse Hispanic Heritages and gives recognition to the Hispanic populace.
Empower, not Me-Power The Loras Women’s Leadership Alliance brings Autumn Pino to campus
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Pino is dedicated to helping her stu- to perform alone, one must accept help. dents and she describes herself as honored “Shared leadership is the difference beto serve these students every day. When tween implementing change and sustaining she has job interviews change; but servant with teachers, she tells leadership leaves a Shared leadership is them, “if I call you for g ravity-def ying this job, please do not legacy of shared the difference between accept it if you will not capacity and comimplementing change love these students like mitment.” and sustaining change; I do.” Pino empowers but servant leadership Through her work herself through leaves a gravity-defying at Roosevelt Creative service to others C or r i d or Bu s i n e s s s ay i n g , “ w e a l l legacy of shared capacity Academy, Pino learned have the courage and commitment.. the importance of serto be leaders and Autumn Pino the capacity to be vant leadership. SerLoras College Alumni ‘99 and vant leadership is doservants.” Master’s Alumni ‘03 ing service for those She encourages you lead. everyone to find “Leadership isn’t their reasons to about ‘me-power’ its intended to ’empow- get out of bed in the morning. As a fearless er’ and those two letters should not be con- advocate for her students, her service is fused. We have motivated by the students that depend on to lift up others. her. She strives to get the necessary services By uplifting up needed, even if it’s only needed for one stuothers, power- dent. ful and trans“We need to build schools around stuf o r m a t i o n a l dents, not teachers.” results can hapAfter the presentation, Pino commented pen.” on her overall goal, “I always want my acS h e d e - tions to speak louder than my self-promos c r i b e d i m - tion. I want to share our students’ stories portant quali- with the world because they are very talties for a leader, ented and many people underestimate the some including power of a middle school student.” reflection, bePhilosophy professor Roman T. Ciapaing authentic, lo commented afterwards, “Pino offered a thankful, and down-to-earth and inspirational presentanever under- tion, full of warmth and practical wisdom, estimating the focusing on the ways to unlock our potential talents of oth- through service to others. What a great Duers. She also hawk and role model for all of us!” t a l ke d ab out For more information, you can watch her how we need to lean on each other through Ted Talk called “Lead With Me- TedxCedarteamwork. When a job becomes too difficult Rapids”
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DEMOCRATS LAUNCH IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday announced a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, a dramatic and historic move following reports that he pressured a foreign leader in an effort to target a political rival. “The President must be held accountable,” Pelosi said. “No one is above the law.” Trump has been accused of asking his acting chief of staff to put almost $400 million in military aid for Ukraine on hold about a week before his July 25 phone call with Ukraine’s president in which he pressed for an investigation of Joe Biden’s son, two senior administration officials said. Administration officials were told to tell lawmakers that the delay in military aid was the result of an “interagency process,” according to The Washington Post. The revelation of Trump’s order to withhold the aid before the phone call has triggered questions about the president’s motives. It also reportedly brought House Democrats near a “tipping point” on possibly impeaching the president.
YOUTHS SLAM 5 NATIONS AT CLIMATE SUMMIT
Sixteen young people, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, filed a complaint with the United Nations, accusing Germany, France, Brazil, Argentina and Turkey of violating their human rights by not taking adequate action to stop climate change. The young people, from 12 nations, detailed in their complaint how they believe their human rights have been violated. They don’t ask for monetary compensation but demand the countries immediately adjust their climate goals and work with other nations to address the crisis. “If you choose to fail us, I say we will never forgive you,” Greta Thunberg, blasting world leaders during her speech at the U.N. Climate Action Summit in New York.
TWO 6-YEAR-OLDS ARRESTED IN FLORIDA?
What’s crazier than arresting a 6-year-old? Arresting two 6-year-olds. That’s what a school resource officer in Orlando is accused of doing, and that’s why the police department fired him. Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon said he tried to give the officer “the benefit” of reviewing paperwork and statements but ultimately decided “there was no other remedy” than job termination.” Rolon also offered an apology to the children and their families. One of the kids was arrested last week after having a temper tantrum at school. It’s not clear why or when the second child was arrested.
UK COURT CONDEMNS BRITISH PRIME MINISTER
The UK Supreme Court ruled this morning that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s controversial fiveweek suspension of Parliament was unlawful. The landmark decision, which essentially holds that Johnson lied to Queen Elizabeth II, throws Brexit into even more chaos. Keep up with the latest here.
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Enough is enough
Interventionist policy is dragging us to the brink of war
economy as Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, from which thirty percent of all global oil trade flows through, said n recent years, the relationship Reuters. Open conflict with Iran would between the United States and Iran mean a dramatic rise in oil prices not has grown increasingly hostile and only for the U.S. but also for the world icy, with both countries painting the as crude oil trading would suffer across other as uncooperative and throwing the board, bringing an already slowing a large number of insults and threats global economy closer to stagnation, at each other in the process. These according to CBS. relations, while never truly friendly, Despite the U.S.’s immense military has gotten worse since the Trump strength, a war with Iran would be administration pulled out of the utterly disastrous; Iran has a population Iran nuclear deal and placed greater of about 82 million people, more than sanctions on the Iranian government. twice Iraq’s current population of about This is despite the fact the Iranian 42 million. Iran also has an estimated government was complying with the 523 thousand active service deal according to the members and 250 thousand International Atomic Neither reserve personnel; it is the Energy Agency, according Secretary 14th strongest military in to the New York Times. the world, according to the Pompeo Since then, however, Iran Center for Strategic and nor Former has begun taking several International Studies. The major steps away from Ambassador U.S. would undoubtedly the deal, further adding John Bolton win a war with Iran, but the to tensions globally, said ever served consequences of said victory Business Insider. With would be beyond anything in the U.S. tension getting worse we have suffered in Iraq. military, they and worse, it becomes Should we occupy Iran, we have never increasingly likely that a would be responsible for war could break out. This suffered the preventing insurgencies cannot happen. consequences from forming from one of The most recent of war. Yet, the most powerful militaries example of growing in the region, establishing a they are some conflict between the U.S. government to replace the of the biggest and Iran came after an previous one and protecting hawks in attack on Saudi Arabian a populace more than twice oil fields, attacks alleged to American what we were responsible have occurred because of politics. for in Iraq. Iranian actions, according When America invaded to BBC. After this attack Iraq a decade ago, the Iraqi and alleged guilt by Iran, population was even smaller, 25 million the U.S. State Department accused Iran and yet, we were completely unable to of ordering the attacks, said Newsweek. establish a long term government and The U.S. sent troops, and missile the nation has been a shadow of its defense equipment to Saudi Arabia to former self ever since. I would be remiss prevent further assaults on Saudi Oil if I did not also point out that Iran has which further incensed Iran. When a massive network of proxy groups they asked for comment, Iranian Foreign are supporting throughout the Middle Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said East. These groups killed 608 American that any strikes on Iran by the U.S. troops between 2003 and 2011, would lead to all-out war, according to according to Newsweek. Now imagine Politico. The consequences of all-out if the U.S. were to invade Iran today, war would be disastrous for the world facing off against these groups, Iran’s by CONOR J. KELLY
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half a million active service members, a quarter-million reservists all the while trying to occupy a larger country with a population comparable to Germany’s population of 83 million, said Reuters. Does anyone honestly believe this is going to end well? Russia and China are also allies of Iran, making this an even more impractical and arduous task. Look, I am no fan of the Iranian government; I would sooner shake hands with Donald Trump than shake hands with any official from Iran, but I will not and cannot abide by the impetus of the chickenhawks of this administration to send America’s honored soldiers into a war that will get us nowhere. We have lost far too much and gained far too little in the last 18 years of bloody war and I am frankly, sick of it. Neither Secretary Pompeo nor Former Ambassador John Bolton ever served in the U.S. military, they have never suffered the consequences of war. Yet, they are some of the biggest hawks in American politics. Pompeo still is. They have no idea what they are sending people to endure on a human level. We are the United States for God sake. We are the second-largest democracy in the world, the third most populous nation and the largest economy, according to CEOWorld. We can do with a pen what some countries cannot do with entire armies and yet, this myopic militarism remains within the public mind, completely negating the possibility of diplomacy and long term planning, preventing any room for negotiation. As I write, there are reports that Iran may release one of the tankers it ceased from the British, indicating a possible opening for cooler heads to prevail, but we can only benefit from it if we take action to cease that opportunity, said Reuters. I am all for aggressive and firm positions if it helps save American lives, but the moment we put American men and women on the line for little to no gain, I have to put my foot down. Enough is enough.
Editorial
Expanding your horizons Hello Duhawks and Loras community and welcome back! At The Lorian, we are incredibly excited to be starting this new year. Staff members have big plans, so stay tuned. We encourage everyone — students, staff and faculty — to submit feedback and ideas. Your opinions are as important as the insights from those who are putting it together. We are always looking for fresh eyes, new ideas and creative minds. We encourage everyone to stay involved with campus activities, as well as local/national issues by reading or writing for The Lorian. Educate yourself about what’s happening around you and find ways to effectively communicate with your peers. It’s a great way to expand your perspective and knowledge in publicity and news. It also helps with simple skills such as time management, creativity, collaborative work, constructive criticism, and more. We have two positions that need to be filled immediately: Health and Editors help generate content and build the pages using design software. Think you don’t have experience? We don’t expect you to; this is a learning environment. Other positions of high demand are copy editors, journalists/ writers, section editors, advertising personnel, graphic designers and photographers. The Lorian is one of the most flexible jobs on campus, allowing you to work as much or as little as you want. Don’t be afraid to stop by our office and see for yourself. Remember what Alan Barth said: “News is only the first rough draft of history.” — The Lorian staff
Combat global warming? Yes, it starts with faith By JAKE JANSEN
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iberal arts colleges provide endless opportunities to grow and learn. As a Loras student, one quote I have learned, memorized and hold close to my heart comes from American theologian and writer, Frederick Buechner: “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” Our world’s deepest hunger is a response to the climate crisis. The humancaused phenomenon of climate change is completely altering the Earth’s natural systems, causing immense suffering across the planet. While it can be extremely troubling to think about this current and future suffering inflicted by the existential crisis, I still have found my “deep gladness” or joy by being a climate action leader. I believe I am called to a life of climate action. This past spring, I was honored to receive one of the Loras College Valder Scholarships. Broadly, this scholarship helps fund social-justice internships.
I knew for sure I wanted to engage in climate change solutions, but I had no idea what organization or where in the country that would be. The deadline to solidify my placement quickly approached, and I struggled to discern where I was called. Trusting the Spirit would guide me, a week before the deadline, I received an email from the director of Iowa Interfaith Power and Light (IPL), Matt Russell, who I previously had met when he visited campus. He wanted me to join a team of five college interns to plan a conference centered around the theme “Called to Climate Action”. I knew without a doubt being in Des Moines with Iowa IPL was where I needed to spend my summer. After a summer of working with Iowa IPL and the other four interns from Mount Mercy University, Luther College and Central College, I couldn’t be more inspired. Although more devastating events related to the climate crisis have augmented this summer like the warmest June on record, a report indicating the last six months were the wettest ever, ice-sheets melting at a faster pace than scientists projected, or even the release
of a study predicting Above all, my favorite the end of humanity part of the summer has When considering by 2050, I still remain been shaping the 2019 the climate crisis, hopeful. We are lost Religious Leaders Statement it’s easy to become without hope. Early on on climate change, which hopeless. However, in the internship, Matt is focused on how people acting through mentioned something of faith are called and must faith instills a that really resonated participate in climate action. with me. He said, All of these student-led sense of optimism “The experts say we efforts are driven by faith. that we have th have the technology When considering the ability to solve to solve climate climate crisis, it’s easy to this emergency, change. We don’t have become hopeless. However, which we created. to invent something acting through faith instills unthinkable. It’s a sense of optimism that we completely solvable; have the ability to solve this we just have to go make the change.” Not emergency, which we created. only do we have the needed technology, Our “Called to Climate Action” project but we also have faith, which is arguably has come together, and it is because of the just as important. passion of Iowa college students. I think With all aspects rooted in faith, the my increased passion for climate action five of us summer interns developed has been the greatest gift of the summer. the project “Called to Climate Action.” Yes, I have learned so much, and it was a Together, we have developed the pretty sweet deal to spend a summer in the framework for an interfaith statewide capital city of Iowa. Yet, overall, I couldn’t gathering scheduled for October 26 in be more excited to take action in Dubuque Greater Cedar Rapids, which will feature for my senior year at Loras. In fact, we are Dr. Katharine Heyhoe, a climate scientist, currently planning a Dubuque climate as the keynote speaker. Following the strike and rally for Sept. 27. Climate statewide gathering, we’ve planned a change is the defining issue of our time, college student workshop to be hosted by and I am so lucky to spend a summer and Mount Mercy. The workshop will feature hopefully a career in my “deep gladness” student leadership teams from religious helping alleviate “the world’s greatest colleges/universities across the state. hunger”.
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Political Debate: Immigration
Republican view
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n the last couple of years, the issue of immigration has become a contentious and tribal affair with many arguments, half-truths and sometimes, blind vitriol being flung at those persons with whom one disagrees. This has become increasingly worse with the current administration and its policies towards both legal and illegal immigrants. With this in mind, I would like to point out a few key issues that I have with both the current immigration policy and with the rhetoric surrounding the issue. Let us get one thing out of the way; Trump is not just targeting illegal immigrants, but legal ones as well. In August, Trump initiated a policy meant to reduce the chances for anyone seeking a green card if they received public assistance. Nobody should be punished for seeking out help, and creating a policy to dissuade immigrants from seeking public assistance by threatening their ability to live in the U.S. is reprehensible. This policy harms not just illegal immigrants—a group Trump has railed against in the past—but also those who are trying to move through the legal system legally. If the intention is to persuade people to come in legally and avoid illegal border crossings, then there should not be a policy that makes the path towards legality harder. I would be remiss if I failed to mention the way this immigration policy affects refugees. “Refugee”, according to the Department of homeland security, is a person who is unable or unwilling to return to his or her country of nationality because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Applicants for refugee status are outside the United States, and are, generally, running for their lives and attempting to better their situation because of repression in their country of origin. In 2017, 17.5 percent of admitted refugees were from the Democratic Republic of Congo, 12.8 percent were from Iraq and 12.2 percent were from Syria. Of the 53 thousand refugees who arrived in the United States in 2017, 22,000 were children between the ages of 0 and 17. The average salary in Syria, as of 2011, was $300 a month, and Congo’s average income was even worse: $397 a year. Iraq is the only country that does slightly better, as the average person makes about $5080 per year as of 2018. Because these countries are impoverished, their fleeing citizens need some degree of public assistance—
should they choose to take it—to get themselves situated in the American system. It is unconscionable to say that you want legal immigration and then simultaneously make it harder for people to be a part of that system. If the argument is that social services like TANF, CHIP and other public assistance programs are a drain, then I am sorry, but that is not true for nativeborn Americans and immigrants. Yet, even if refugees comply with the rules, they would be punished for seeking help just to get on their feet in the first place. It would seem we have forgotten our history as a nation of immigrants and refugees. Trump once famously stated that Mexican immigration was bringing people with “lots of problems,” and then proceeded to say a line that many of us all know well. Unfortunately for Trump, the idea that there is a wave of “crooked” immigrants coming into the U.S. illegally just isn’t true. Between 1990 and 2013, the foreignborn portion of the population increased from 7.9 percent to 13.1 percent, while the illegal immigrant population tripled from 3.5 million to 11.2 million people. However, at the same time, the violent crime rate decreased by 48 percent. If the immigrant population, both lawful and unlawful, contributed to a rise in crime, we should see a rise in violent crime, but that is not what we see here. Across the board, immigrants have much lower incarceration rates than their nativeborn American counterparts. In 2010, roughly 1.6 percent of immigrant males aged 18-39 were incarcerated compared to 3.3 percent of the native-born populace. The fear that illegal immigrants are inherently violent or dangerous, although well-established in American discourse, is not accurate and we have seen why it is inaccurate repeatedly. Yes, we are a nation of laws, but those laws should be based on fact rather than feeling, with careful consideration given to the impact that laws have on human lives. We should not use one-off stories to support broad generalizations, nor should such narratives influence policy decisions because they may lead us to make rash decisions that do not solve problems, but create them instead.
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mmigration in the United States has been a long-standing debate. Democrats will not combat the issue. Both Republicans and Democrats know that immigration is a problem especially when we have millions coming to the United States illegally. “There were 12 million immigrants living in the country illegally as of January 2015, according to the most recent estimate from the Department of Homeland Security … The Pew Research Center estimates the number at 10.7 million in 2016, and the Center for Migration Studies says there were 10.8 million people in 2016 living in the U.S. illegally,” says Factcheck.org. Something has to be done about immigration. Whether it be because people are overstaying their visas or actually crossing the border illegally and not being caught before they enter. Despite popular belief, the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is not the only president to separate parents and children at the border. George Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama all have had similar practices under their administration. President Trump is getting all the heat because this is the first instance in which the disrespect for the POTUS exceeds that of any previous president. However, republicans and democrats can get together and fix the immigration problem in America through immigration reform, whether that be a billion dollar wall, more immigration judges, more security at the border, or possible military intervention such as the National Guard. Democrats like to say that republicans are against asylum seekers entering the United States, when in reality we just want asylum seekers to apply for asylum in a designated port of entry; The Constitution of the United States says immigrants applying for asylum must do it within a year. According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s website, there are 328 legal Ports of Entry to the United
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States; A list can be found at: www. cbp.gov/contact/ports# . Republicans do have a heart; they just want to be able to know how many people are in the United States at a time. They want to know how many accepted asylum seekers we have and how many are applying. I do not think that is too much to ask for. Immigration may be the issue that gets President Donald J. Trump reelected. I strongly believe there are enough Republicans in the United States who disagree with the Democrat response to immigration reform. Most Democrats think we should have open borders and should not be responding to immigration the way the current administration is. I believe we should never have open borders because that is not the way our founding fathers wanted it. Even the earliest European immigrants came to the United States legally after a long journey by boat to the United States Statin Island. “Look at any one of the Democrats running for the party’s presidential nomination, and you will not find a single policy proposal that would stop a single illegal entrant. Or even just the top five of them in the RealClearPolitics national average,” according to the Washington Examiner website. The reason we cannot expect a Democrat to control our immigration numbers is because they do not care about immigration laws set forth by the Constitution and previous congresses. They just want open borders for their own agenda. In addition, I do think we need to come together with the democrats and create a path to citizenship law that works toward establishing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. DACA is an essential part of our current immigration system because the children brought here by their parents are not to blame for crossing the border illegally. It’s also important to recognize the parents did this to provide a better life for their children, so we should not blame them either. Overall, I believe if people cross the border at legal Ports of Entry, are eligible for asylum, are DACA recipients, and/or have no criminal record (besides illegal immigration), then they should receive a path to citizenship. Please note that my opinions are Moderately Republican, and some of my beliefs would be debated by more passionate Republicans who have a stronger opinion against some of my reform propositions.
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My view of Fiesta Cancun by CELIA BALDERSTON staff writer
Craving Mexican Cuisine that fits wellwithin a college student’s budget? Look no further! Upon searching and trying several different restaurants in the tristate area of Iowa, I found that Fiesta Cancun was a costeffective and delicious restaurant that fit the bill. Located at 2515-1 N.W. Arterial in Dubuque, IA, Fiesta Cancun is a smaller restaurant chain that is connected with Las Palmas, a chain located in Illinois. The Dubuque location is locally owned and operated by “Alfredo Luna and Vincente Cazares who both grew up in Guanajuato, MX” (Fiesta Cancun Website). The restaurant is festively decorated and adorned with flags, souvenirs from Mexico, and different posters for foods and drinks. Within the very bright, lively, and inviting atmosphere, music of all different genres can be heard, appealing to a wide variety of customers. Upon entering this venue, I was greeted by a kind wait staff and passionate restaurant owners that value their job and customers. This Mexican restaurant was filled to the brim with people from the Dubuque area. There are 3 or 4 different menus in total that hold a variety of different foods, creating a welcoming environment for
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everyone. There is an exotic drink menu for Duhawks that are over 21, a dessert menu filled with lots of mouth-watering selections, and an astonishing variety of appetizers. When dining at this restaurant, the table I was at ordered 3 different appetizers that were called “fiesta platters”. Nearly 5 minutes after placing our order, the food came fresh out of the oven. The minute I had the chance to take a bite of their appetizer quesadillas, I knew this restraint had to be put in the rotation of places I dine at often. In a similar fashion to how the appetizers and my friends’ drinks arrived, the wait staff kindly brought out our scrumptious meals. On top of great drinks, appetizers, main courses, and dessert, there were also complimentary bowls of house-cut chips with house-made medium and mild salsa (with spicy upon request). While this restaurant does not serve the most authentic Mexican Cuisine, it is fairly satisfactory for its price range. Fiesta Cancun’s location is easily accessible for those in Dubuque, or from different ranges of the tristate area. For those of you who do not have a huge amount of money to spend on eating out, Fiesta Cancun is a great place to scope out and dine at. Bring your fellow Duhawks and ask what their favorite restaurant are for more dining options!
The Round Up Gang by SARWAN MOGHAMIS staff writer
Wyoming, 1893. The beaming sun shines bright upon the desert ground. Light winds blow north, carrying seeds of sand away and mixing them with the wind. In the center is a town built upon wood-homes, stores, bars, and a sheriff’s office. White settlers take their place on this settlement. The town people have lived in peace, until now … A horse drawn carriage charges into town. The sheriff, Edward Wilson, riding his black stallion, chases after the carriage with his team of officers. Steering the carriage is the careless, witty, adventurous, clueless, drunk, cowboy, Samson Hole. With him is his roundup gang: Jeff Woodley and Rico and Pablo Martinez. Jeff Woodley, an older man, is Samson’s right hand and voice of reason. Rico and Pablo Martinez are twin Latino brothers. Pablo only understands Spanish and its Rico’s job is to translate. The gang is wanted by every state, but they prove to be the best vigilantes there are. Samson drinks a whole bottle of beer as he steers the carriage. Sheriff Wilson begins shooting at the carriage, but misses due to Samson’s speed. Samson throws his empty beer bottle at them. Once the gang exits town, the horses, dragging the carriage, throw them off and into a river. Samson, Jeff, Rico, and Pablo are dragged away by the river water. Once they are washed ashore, they find a resting spot for the night, then they count the silver pieces and gun powder they stole from town. Among their findings is a rock, but it is no ordinary rock. This rock was founded by an Indian Tribe, a Tribe led by the Grandmother of Wisdom. The rock can create a written map around it to any destination one desires. As night passes and day arrives, the gang move out. They walk through a grassland with no civilization in sight. They hear the sound of galloping horses. Fifty men charge their way toward Samson and his gang. The leader of the men is a ruthless cowboy, Dakota Reed, with his right hands, the Spencer Brothers. Dakota has always been Samson’s rival. Dakota takes their loot, including the rock, and warns Samson to quit as no other cowboy can outrank Dakota. To assure Samson will stay out of the way, Dakota and his gang lock them up in a cage, hanging above the river. The cage is lowered into the river, drowning the gang. Dakota rides off, leaving them to die. A good Samaritan pulls the cage up from the water. Samson, Jeff, Rico, and Pablo release themselves and the good Samaritan disappears. Samson is determined to get his rock back and reclaim his honor. Dakota and his gang charge into town, spreading fear and chaos. Sheriff Wilson, taking a break from torturing Indian prisoners, fights with all his might to protect the town people. Samson and his gang hide in a corner. Samson spots a watering hole and the wall built around it. He thinks of a plan that could help him and the town. Samson and his gang aggravate Dakota and his gang, forcing them to chase after Samson. Once they reach the water hole, Samson quickly grabs the rock from Dakota and shoots the wall. With that one shot, the entire wall collapses, forcing the water to break out and drag Dakota, along with his gang, out of town. Samson, Jeff, Rico, and Pablo run away with their rock. Just because they are labeled as something society warns against, that doesn’t make them bad people. And so, their adventures continue.
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11 places to get your caffeine fix by KELSEY LANSING AND JON QUINN staff writer
As college students, caffeine is our friend, spending time with us at the library studying for the exam tomorrow. Pulling an all nighter in your room typing a paper. Working a double-shift on our off-campus job, as if we don’t have enough to do already. And because of all the stress that you are under, you deserve to know where you can get your fix.
1. Charlotte’s Coffee House – Considered the ‘living room’ of the Dubuque commu-
nity, Charlotte’s offers a friendly environment where you can recharge your batteries (mental and technological). [4.7/5.0]
2. Inspire Café – Boasts their industrial chic environment and their vegetarian and vegan options. This place is sure to be your home away from home. [4.6/5.0]
3. Jitterz Coffee & Café – Your friendly neighborhood coffee shop has a quaint atmosphere. They offer smaller portions for those with smaller appetites. [4.6/5.0]
4. Monks – A funky and hip environment that draws you in with occasional live music. Good vibes + good coffee = great choice. [4.8/5.0]
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6. One Mean Bean – Visually appealing from the outside with a warm and cozy inside.
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7. Habits Coffee & Mini Donut – We couldn’t find much about this place but we do
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Offer real mugs for your cups of coffee that don’t break the bank. [4.5/5.0]
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Hiking up a mountainside, the winding trail so narrow, Taking care to try and skirt each haunted pit and barrow, My steadfast mind is broken from its eyes kept on the prize, For my ears have heard a lovely sound, and though it is not wise, I depart the path in front of me, entranced by lovely lies. Enticing music radiates from every bush and stone, In this clearing off the beaten path, and I am not alone, For it’s played by fiends disguised as fairies, but this I do not see, I’m only just enraptured by the tempting melody. And I dance to the rhythm, for the feeling is so free. I dance around the clearing, discarding all my gear Because it’s merely in my way, and now I have no fear Or sense of preservation, no more dull rational— Which would only serve to weigh me down as far as I can tell— And the music moves me onward, so I bid the glade farewell. The siren song is beautiful, the tone, the subtle riff, Even as it now leads me to dance upon a cliff With appearance of white chalk and shell it has but from afar Though upon closer inspection is really black as tar And jagged just like broken glass, in grotesque shapes bizarre. I should go back, I should depart, but my will is weak, I tell myself I’ll go no further, in my conscience warnings shriek, But I desire dancing to the song until just before I come To the edge I’m fast approaching, deeper than I can fathom. So I hold off on salvation, which is really very dumb. I’m dancing on a cliff edge, precariously balancing, Not yet too late to turn back, yet still I take another step. My foot lands on air, buckling knees, a twist in my hep, And down, down, down, I go. It does appear I have fallen.
know people like it a lot on google. [5.0/5.0]
8. Dottie’s Café – Satisfactory at any time of day with offering brunch. The ma and
pa restaurant will treat you like family with their low prices. [4.3/5.0]
9. Magoo’s Brew – Although the hours online are not accurate, they offer some great coffee and pizza. A perfect diet for a college student. [3.8/5.0]
10. Starbucks – The most basic option on the list and can ultimately be the
safest version. You may even see one of your classmates brewing your cup on the other side of the counter! [4.4/5.0]
11. Dunkin’ – Right across the street from the standalone Starbucks with a livelier
environment. It also doesn’t burn a hole in your wallet. [4.1/5.0]
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5. Jumble Coffee Company – This place is perfect for a quick quality cup of coffee on those days that you’re on the go. [4.8/5.0]
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Tips with Trish: Benefits of a hug home. My parents came in town this past weekend for family weekend and my mom even asked if I was okay because I was “a little clingy”. Am I homesick?
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In this column by Tricia Borelli, director of Counseling Services, she answers questions from students about their emotional well-being while attending college. Send questions to: Ms. Borelli, Loras, Box 100, or e-mail tricia.borelli@loras.edu. All names will be kept confidential. by TRISH BORELLI Director of the Counseling Center
Dear Trish,
I think I’ve done well adjusting to college life so far. I get along pretty well with my roommate, have passed my first few tests and am finally sleeping despite occasional fire alarms. I wouldn’t say that I’m really homesick but I will admit I have days where I miss the same siblings that I couldn’t wait to get away from! Someone hugged me the other day and I remember noticing that it felt kind of foreign and sort of made me miss
Homesickness is definitely not uncommon, especially for first year students. I don’t think that’s what’s going on with you, though. I think it has more to do with you needing some touch. Virginia Satir, an often quoted family therapist, has been known to say that “We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth,” and although I have heard and believe this, I decided to do my own research. I found out that it is generally true. Hugging has lots of benefits and can be really good for us. From an early age we learn that good touch translates to love and belonging whereas bad touch leads to feelings of isolation and distrust. We also know that lack of touch can translate into emotional and physical neglect which can later lead to higher levels of anxiety or depression. You seem to have adjusted pretty well to college life but because you are probably just starting to find “your people” you may not be able to meet your quota for 4-12 hugs yet. We hug others when we are happy, sad, excited, or trying to comfort. Scientists say that giving and receiving a hug can reduce stress for both the giver and the receiver
because oxytocin levels rise when we hug or touch someone (Cirino, 2018). Oxytocin is a chemical in the body that scientists call the “cuddle hormone” and it can heal feelings of anger, isolation and loneliness by elevating one’s serotonin levels. Serotonin is the very hormone that creates happiness (Andersone, 2018). Hugs can relax tension in the body, can take away pain and sooth aches by increasing circulation into the soft tissues. The association of tactile sensations and selfworth are also clearly connected. A study done with over 400 adults even showed that hugs can also protect against illness. The participants with a greater support system were less likely to get sick and those that did get sick, experienced less symptoms than those without a good support system. People who are involved in intimate relationships also seem to show lower blood pressure levels as well as reduced heart rates (Healthline.com, 2018). So my best guess is that you just need a little more touch. Whether it’s a hug, a pat on the back, or even sitting close to someone on the couch, do it. Or at least don’t be afraid to ask someone for a hug. Those of us on the fourth floor of the ACC are pretty generous with them so stop by Counseling Services or Spiritual Life! And if you’re generally not a toucher, this is not meant to say you should be giving or getting hugs. It is just meant to point out the benefits of touch in improving your overall well-being. Consider it.
Sincerely, Trish
Surviving the impossible: A guide to taking 8 a.m. classes By MADDIE SMITH staff writer
Even though we do our best to avoid them, the dreaded 8 a.m. classes sometimes slip into our schedules. Whether it’s struggling to wake up early or being able to retain information, these classes can seem like your worst nightmare. But have no fear—they can be much more manageable (and a lot less torturous) than you think. Though we all wish they didn’t exist, we must accept our fates. Here are some survival tips to get you through all your 8 AM struggles.
Set your alarm
Okay, I know this is obvious, but hear me out. Once you know when you want to wake up, set your alarms so that they repeat every M/W/F or T/TH, etc. This setting ensures that you won’t forget to set your alarm the night before and guarantees you don’t accidentally set it for p.m. instead of a.m., something we’ve all regrettably done in the past. It’s also helpful to set multiple alarms if you’re the type of person to constantly hit snooze or close your eyes for “5 more minutes.” Find what works best for you and roll with it.
Prepare the night before
Before you go to bed, take just a few minutes to pick out your outfit for the next day. Doing so will significantly
decrease the amount of time it takes to get ready in the morning, which also means more time for sleep. Along with your clothes, don’t forget to pack your backpack with the necessary books and notebooks you need for the day. Again, this will save time as well as ensure that you have the proper materials as people are often half-asleep or in a rush when trying to get everything together. It may seem like a hassle, but it is definitely worth it.
Find your pick-me-up
For most students, coffee is what gets them through the day. With an early morning class, it is important to find something that wakes you up, boosts your mood, and helps you come out on top of all your classes. Though the caffeine in coffee, tea, and energy drinks are a common goto, there are other great options like smoothies and fresh fruit. Also, an empty stomach makes it a lot tougher to focus and retain information, so make sure to grab a granola bar or something simple to go along with your coffee or smoothie.
Play some music
As you’re getting ready in the morning and walking to class, turn on some of your favorite jams (as long as it doesn’t wake up your roommates). Music will help energize you and improve your outlook for the rest of the day. Maybe even throw some dancing in there. Music can boost everyone’s mood, even those who have class at 8 a.m.
Embrace the early mornings
At first glance, having an 8 a.m. can be daunting and downright awful, but once you accept it, you can begin to appreciate the early mornings. Waking up earlier means being able to get more done in a day. That being said, you will be less likely to procrastinate because you’ll want to get to sleep earlier. Sleeping in has its benefits and can be totally necessary on some days, but once you get in the schedule of waking up early and having more time in the day, you’ll never want to go back. Even though we don’t always love having an 8 a.m., don’t forget about all their hidden benefits.
Spiritual Life at Loras Having a safe environment to grow and explore your spiritual identity is important By IVANA PERNELL staff writer
Loras is a place where people are able to learn and grow as individuals. Loras’ identity as a Catholic school doesn’t mean your spiritual well-being doesn’t matter if you aren’t Catholic. You matter, and Loras cares. Your spiritual health shapes your identity so you can grow as a person. Spirituality doesn’t always mean religion — it means growth. Spirituality is when your soul is at peace with itself. Loras respects all indigenous thoughts, perspectives, and people. As a community, Loras is a safe place to grow.
SPIRITUALITY ON SCHEDULE
In scripture, Jesus says: “The faith of a mustard seed can move mountains.” Being spiritual requires a regular schedule. You can’t just be spiritual whenever you feel like it, and then be completely optimistic that you will grow spiritually. Spirituality expands over time. Campus life is a little different than life back home or outside of school. In college, you are surrounded by new peers with different perspectives and opinions than you. When confronted with these differing opinions, you can either alter your beliefs or remain at peace with your own perspective. Loras is not only a school; it is a community. In the Loras community, you’ll most likely find an in-group who both support and enhance your beliefs and standards.
FEEDING THE BODY AND SOUL
Nourishing your body actually has a lot to do with your spirituality; what you eat helps your brain function and improve your mood. For example, eating breakfast is an important part of the day. It gets your brain “working” and ready to go. With the knowledge that food affects mood, a spiritual person wanting to preserve inner peace would want to maintain a healthy diet. Being on healthy diet can maintain your spirit and mental health. All healthy foods can help cleanse your body — fruits, vegetables, whole grains…basically any healthy foods!
SPIRITUALITY ON CAMPUS
People achieve spirituality with inner peace. By focusing on the well-being of the human soul, one might realize the concept is way bigger than ourselves. Spirituality is beyond religion, and some people get confused about that. If you want more direction on your spirituality, there are some groups on campus for students who want to focus on their spirituality. These include the Interfaith Program, yoga and meditation in the Zen Den (located in the Health Center). There are many spiritual activities you could do alone as well: walking, jogging, running, a hobby or something you really love to do. Anything to get your mind off stressful things and relax you!
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than just routine By ROSE GOTTSCHALK executive copy editor
Breathing is routine. It’s an automatic human function that you start doing when you come out of the womb. It’s done without even trying, without thinking about it. Oxygen comes into the lungs, spreads throughout the body, and your heart beats because of it. It’s a whole scientifically explained process that has to be done to survive. Now, you’re probably looking at the title and thinking, “well, duh it’s important to breathe.” But what I’m talking about is a different kind of breathing. It’s taking a step back and evaluating what is happening in your life. It’s stopping in between tasks, processing what just happened and preparing yourself for the next task. It’s relaxing during stressful times. Basically, it’s a fancy word for meditating. So why is it important to make sure you, a college student, breathes? Because as a general population, college students are under a lot of stress. In fact, students are showing more stress than the average adult, Students are according to showing more the American stress than Psychological the average Association. It’s very easy to get adult, caught up in the according to craziness. Full the American time college Psychological students are Association. taking at least 12 credits, while adding clubs, jobs, internships, volunteering, and socializing into the mix, which can take up a lot of time and becomes draining. There’s so much to do and only so many hours in the day. Some people handle it well and breathe without even thinking about it. It’s
already in their routine as a part of their everyday life. But others are so busy and life flies past them that they are so stressed and anxious that they don’t even recognize what is happening. If that is happening to you, where you are high strung, find at least five minutes in your day to process it. What did you do this morning? Where are you mentally? What do you have to get done later? If you have even more time, sit by yourself and watch an episode of your favorite show. If you find yourself in a situation where you don’t have to be doing anything right then and there, pop a movie in and relax. Whatever you do, make sure to unplug and think about the day. People don’t realize, but even just sitting by yourself can be good. Harvard Health recommends unplugging from social media, de-stressing and meditating. Exercising is also a good way to breathe. Another way to help yourself breathe is to actually put “relax” into your calendar. Schedule an hour block where you don’t have to do homework, you’re not supposed to be working, and there isn’t something due soon. This will allow you to keep your mind clear and not get too overworked. So next time you start to feel anxious or overwhelmed, tell people you have to go breathe. Lock yourself in your room, turn on a movie, read a book, or blast some music. Make sure you’re living in the now instead of worrying about a future project or how your grades are going to go. Just remember, it’s not procrastinating if your watching your mental health.
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Understanding the dishonest steward by DANIEL CHARLAND staff writer
The Gospel for this past Sunday, Sept. 22, is somewhat baffling because the moral meaning behind Jesus’ parable isn’t necessarily made clear to us right away. In the parable, a steward has been cheating his master and is found out. Before he is fired, however, the steward is called to give an account of his actions. Not knowing what he’ll do without a job, the steward goes to his master’s debtors and arranges for them to pay less than what they previously owed. By this act of forgiveness, the steward hopes to ingratiate himself to his master’s debtors, making them more likely to help him out if he finds himself unemployed. The master learns of his steward’s action, but instead of condemning the steward, he commends him for being so practical. Why in the world is a person like the steward the “hero” of the story? There are at least two possible schools of thought regarding the interpretation of this parable. The first school presents the steward in a negative light, asserting that the lightening of the debtors’ debts is a further example of the steward’s cheating ways and an attempt to manipulate the debtors for future use. Why would Jesus tell a story like this? Following the parable of the Unrighteous Steward, Jesus says, “The children of the world are more prudent with their own generation than are the children of the light.” This is a reprimand to His followers for not
living up to the spirit of mercy that God intends for them. Even the worldly, at the very least, will show mercy and prudence out of self-interest, Jesus is saying. However, we are called to go beyond that. A second interpretation of the Gospel is more redeeming for the steward, as it takes into account the Palestinian custom of agents acting on behalf of their masters, and the usurious practices they often employed. Similar to how Biblical tax collectors collected more money than was actually owed in order to skim off larger commissions for themselves, the “unrighteous” steward, as the parable titles him, had probably charged his master’s debtors higher fees than necessary in order to make extra profit. When read in this way, Jesus’ parable is recognizing the wisdom of the steward’s choice to give up this chance for a bit of temporary wealth in order to make a more lasting investment in friendships that could help him out later. According to this interpretation, the lessening of the debts isn’t an act of cunning, but of calculated generosity. The master is still getting everything he was owed, but the debtors are relieved of the steward’s previous thievery. Regardless of which version is correct, the message at the heart of the story remains the same. The debts forgiven were not forgiven out of the goodness of the steward’s contrite heart, but out of desperation. Jesus is calling us to rise above only having a change of heart when it’s suddenly helpful for us in a practical sense; He is calling for deeper and more spiritual roots, and for purer motives when we help our neighbor.
Gaining perspective on study abroad By HARRIET SIEGRIST staff writer
As students of Loras College, we have an incredible study abroad program that allows us a variety of options around the world to expand our knowledge from a different perspective, and for ranging amounts of time. With that in mind, on February 1 of 2019, I, along with one other student, arrived in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, for a three-month study program. I lived with a sweet older woman named Felisa, and studied Spanish at the university next to her piso (apartment). For my internship I studied the effects of consumption of alcohol in university students, and the effects of lead poisoning in children in two pueblos in South America, and I also volunteered at a day care in a nearby town. I had the opportunities to travel all around Spain, but to also leave the country and go to Ireland, Portugal, France, and Morocco. My wish for the Loras Community is for every student to gain the knowledge and take advantage of opportunities that can only be found by studying abroad. When choosing a program, you should first decide how long you want to be gone
for. If you don’t think you can do a full semester, there are many different J-term courses that range from Costa Rica and India, to other places as well. If even that is too much time, you may want to consider the TREC trip to Rosarito, Mexico that occurs during spring break. Maybe you’ve gone through them all and think, “well I’d love to go to Germany in the summer but I don’t see that option,” don’t feel defeated. Go to the Center for Experimental Learning (CEL) office or find a different program online, and the Loras office will work with you to get you into the program of your dreams. You’ve chosen your program and you’re officially leaving the country, congratulations! Before you go there’s some things you need to do. First and foremost, go to your meetings in CEL because it is vital that you have all documents set before you leave. Get organized and prepare to leave your academics here, be sure you’ll still be on track and inform your advisors of your plans. Research where you’re going. It’s important to know the weather, culture, and activities that go on in the country. Keep your mind open to opportunities and learn new things. You are lucky to be able to go and do such amazing things so take
advantage of it. One last piece of advice, you will never know what will happen to you until you’re living in the moment. You’ll learn to expect the unexpected, but then throw that away because something else happens, but that is what will make the greatest memories. You won’t ever feel ready, and that may be scary to you, but never let that deter you from living abroad. Instead, let that fear ignite something in your heart and lead you on your greatest adventures. I could go on with my advice but I think my favorite movie, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, sums up why you should travel with this quote. “To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.” Take on this new challenge and take the leap to go study abroad during your time here at
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Harriet Siegrist, junior, poses in front of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in A Coruña, Spain during her time abroad through Loras’ CEL programs.
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Cross-country teams finish 1st among Division III teams at prestigious meet by AUDREY MILLER sports writer
NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Last Friday brought warm weather and the annual cross country National Catholic Championships hosted by Notre Dame. Teams from all divisions (DI, DII, DIII, and NAIA) traveled across the nation to Indiana for this exciting event. Due to the size of the meet, results were broken up into two categories: Division I and non-Division I. The day was warm and humid, but as the Duhawks travel to this meet every year, they were prepared for the conditions. “I think the heat was definitely a factor, but it’s one that every runner had to deal with,” sophomore runner Luke Guttormson said. “We know that Conference, Regionals and Nationals will rarely be run with perfect conditions, so this is a way to mentally prepare for the conditions of the meets that really mean a lot to us.” The National Catholic Championships started out with a co-ed open race, with members of both the men’s and women’s teams competing. In the open race, the women ran a 5K course while the men ran a bit farther in an 8K course. For the women, three women broke twenty minutes in the 5K with junior Emma Woelfel coming in with a time of 20:48.56, junior Hannah Insko finishing with a time of 20:57.16, and first-year Marianne Gleason finishing with a time of 20:59.76. Junior Shania Kelly (21:05.54), senior Molly MacDuff (21:20.30) and first-year Abby Landwehr (21:57.57) were not far behind. For the men, junior Ethan Hammerand crossed the line eighth in the race with a time of 28:33.58. Behind Hammerand came sophomore Sam Webster (28:48.33), senior Max Ross
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The women’s cross country team huddles before racing in the National Catholic Championships hosted by Notre Dame. The next big meet will be Oct. 5 at the Wartburg Invitational.
(28:58.54), first-year Drew Brase (29:12.71), and senior Jake Jansen (29:19.90). In the varsity races, both men and women coincidentally took second place in the non-Division I rankings. Both teams lost the top spot to a Division II nationally-ranked team from Walsh University in Ohio. However, both the men’s and women’s teams came in first out of all Division III teams attending the meet — a statement for both teams at their first large meet this season. The team’s new assistant coach Ethan Adlfinger had a lot of positive things to say about the races. “The teams did a great job of being prepared-no one seemed rushed or tense,” Adlfinger said. “I was also impressed that no one was vocal about factors out-
side of our control, mainly the weather and the environment we were in. It would have been easy to have negative thoughts creep in about the heat on Friday or that this was a high-caliber meet held at Notre Dame. The team focused on what they could control—themselves—and let the high energy environment enhance their performances.” On the women’s side — placing sixth overall as a team and second in the non-DI division — junior Kassie Rosenbum took first out of all the Division III runners and fourth overall in the 5K race, setting a new cross country 5K record along the way with a time of 17:57.48. This broke the previous record of 18:05, set by Amy Edwards in 2000. Regarding her race, Rosenbum said she was
not deterred by the humid racing conditions and was determined to accomplish her goals. “I started out from the start line feeling strong, and got up to the front right away,” Rosenbum said about her race. “I reached my first mile at the time I wanted and knew I just needed to keep going at the same pace. The heat was a struggle, but I ignored it, and kept my mind focused on passing the next girl in front of me. When I finished, I was so shocked that I had exceeded my goals with an overall fourth place finish and breaking the school record.” Following Rosenbum’s stellar performance, the next Duhawks to cross the line were fifth-year Audrey Miller with a time of 19:10.46, sophomore Kaylee Osterberger with a time of 19:51.26, senior Maeve Dunaway in 20:14.05, and junior Cam Reeg in 20:16.18. The results of this race were exciting, as the women finished as the top Division III team, beating the next DII team (St. Norbert College) by more than points. St. Norbert College is ranked 32nd in the nation by the USTFCCCA, whereas Loras’ women’s team is currently unranked. On the men’s side — placing fifth as a team overall and second in the non-DI division — sophomore Luke Guttormson ran an 8K time of 26:22.46 to finish in sixteenth place overall. Senior Patrick Wolak crossed the line close behind Guttormson, with a time of 26:29.73 for an 18th-place finish. Wolak was pleased with the way the race turned out, both for the team and for himself, stating: “Luke and I moved up substantially from the mile to the finish and beat some people we did not expect to beat. I was really pleased with how the team did. Obviously,
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it would always be nice to win the non-D1 division, but Walsh has a great team and to finish fifth overall was very good.” Following Guttormson and Wolak were senior Cole Conklin-Little (26:55.41), junior Joey Schultz (27:16.37), and senior Blake Keller (27:34.85). “Looking ahead, I hope the teams will continue to keep the nose to the grindstone attitude they have had thus far,” assistant coach Adelfinger said. “We still have hard work ahead of us, so it will be important to sustain the level of commitment we have seen thus far in order to build upon the success we have experienced up to this point. It can be easy for complacency to settle in after having some positive results, but I know each group is excited to get back to training and continue raising the standard of excellence.” In two weekends, on Saturday, Oct. 5, the Duhawks will travel again to Waverly, Iowa, to race at Wartburg College — the site of the 2019 Regional Cross Country championship race — to see how the Duhawks perform against conference teams they did not see at the Notre Dame meet last weekend.
2 men’s tennis players earn spots on podium
First-year wins conference tournament individual title, while sophomore places 3rd By CONNOR HALBMAIER sports writer
This past weekend, the men’s tennis team traveled to Waterloo, Iowa, for the American Rivers Conference Tournament. Many student-athletes came to compete for titles, and the Loras players were no exception. The tournament kicked off on Friday with the A-flight and B-flight doubles. Five pairs of Duhawks went in to test their skills. In the small A-flight, the sophomore duo of Kevin Blomquist and Konnor Barth took on Ortega and Weill from Luther, which is one of the toughest competitor schools in the league. In a gut-twisting match, the Duhawks managed to take the win, 8-7, after entering a tiebreaker. Unfortunately, things ended for this pair in their second round against Meskell and Lansing of Coe, who defeated them 8-3. Leading the flock in B-doubles was a team comprised of sophomore Tommy Linkenheld and first-year Sean Gelski. Their conference journey started with Heyerhoff and Smith of Wartburg, who they beat 8-5. Not even Alden and Snakenberg from Central could stop this pair from making it to the quarterfinals, losing 8-1. Unfortunately, that’s where the magic stopped as the Linkenheld and Gelski duo lost to Buena Vista’s Kramer and Foss 8-1 in the quarterfinals. The other pair of Duhawks to make it into
the second round was sophomore Riley Collins and junior Connor Pivnicka, who defeated Wartburg’s Hefel and Veber 8-4. Dewerff and Reiter from Simpson kept this pair from moving on, beating them 8-4. Other Duhawk pairings for the tournament included: junior Sam Brickley and senior Michael Runde; and sophomore Joe Schneider and first-year Eian Coad. Both pairs fought hard, but were defeated in the first round by Coe’s Oaks and Clarkwilt and Wartburg’s Kincaid and Mason, respectively. In the A-flight singles, the sole Duhawk representative was none other than Blomquist. His opponent was Luther’s Morton. It was a tough match for Blomquist, and it ended in heartbreak with a loss of 6-2, 6-0. In B-singles, Loras had five participants. The Duhawk leading the charge in this flight was Collins. In his opening match, Collins took on Simpson’s Dewerff, whom he soundly beat 6-1, 6-1. Wartburg’s Kolz was Collins’ second victim, losing to him 6-2, 6-3. In the quarterfinals, Collins secured his spot in the semifinals by overcoming his toughest opponent yet, Central’s St. John, with a final score of 6-4, 7-5. Having finally made it to the semifinals, Collins’s streak ended with his loss of 6-1, 6-0 against Luther’s Weill. Not giving up on a podium spot, Collins finished his tournament with a hard-fought win against Dubuque’s Mancilla, winning 7-5, 6-4, 11-9. The other players to make it past the first match were Gelski, Linkenheld, and Pivnicka.
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Gelski won against Luther’s Wilson 6-4, 6-3, but lost to Coe’s Oaks 6-4, 6-0. Linkenheld cruised past Coe’s Cook, winning 6-0, 6-1, before losing to Central’s St. John. Pivnicka took on Wartburg’s Hefel, soundly defeating him, 6-1, 6-1, but then was defeated himself by Buena Vista’s Kramer, 2-6, 6-4, 10-8. Barth, the fifth B-flight competitor, had a challenging match against Simpson’s Turnley. In a gut-wrenching battle, Barth was sadly defeated with a tiebreaker match, the final scores being 0-6, 6-3, 10-8. In the final flight, C-singles, the remaining players competed for a chance at a title. Of this group, the most successful Duhawk was Coad. Coad’s first match pitted him against Central’s Roberts, who he dominated 8-0. Dubuque’s Goeden tried his luck, but was unsuccessful, losing 8-1 to the Duhawk. Even Buena Vista’s Schlader was destroyed by Coad, losing 8-2. After efficiently disposing of his first three opponents, Coad’s first tough singles match
was against Simpson’s Price. Coad didn’t let up, defeating Price, 5-7, 6-0, 10-7, and went on to take the win against Nebraska Wesleyan’s Retzlaff 7-5, 6-3. With first place just within reach, Coad fought against Simpson’s Walkwitz and won 6-2, 6-4, crowning him the champion C-flight. Along with Coad, the other players who had to make their way into the brackets were Connor Halbmaier and Sam Brickley. Halbmaier’s first match was against Buena Vista’s Boell, who he beat 8-0. He went on to win against Central’s Christian 8-3, but ultimately lost against Simpson’s Walkwitz 8-2. Brickley faced off against Central’s Turnley and won 8-2. In his match against Wartburg’s Veber, Brickley was taken down 8-4. The two remaining players, Runde and Schneider, were given a pass and went straight to the first round. Runde had a heartbreaking defeat, 8-0, his opponent being Central’s Alden. Schneider was defeated as well, losing a close match of 8-6 to Nebraska Wesleyan’s Retzlaff. “Overall, I think the team performed pretty well,” said Head Coach Chad Fenwick. “While our team is young and we’re still trying to figure something out, we were able to crown a champion and take third place in two of the flights.” With a championship title and a thirdplace finish added to the list of achievements, the team now turns its sights to Friday, Sept. 27, when it will travel to St. Peter, Minnesota, to compete in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Tournament.
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No. 5 Wheaton again tops Duhawks
Duhawks fall to team that has knocked them out of the playoffs the past 2 seasons By GATIEN DELAUNAY sports writer
The women’s soccer team greeted perennial power Wheaton as its opponent during an eventful day Saturday at the Rock Bowl that included one football game and two soccer games). The weather was not favorable, but it did not take anything away from the appeal of the competition. With Wheaton coming to town, the Loras women had plenty of motivation. Sadly, Wheaton again got the better of the Duhawks. On the positive side, however, the Duhawks started the season with five straight wins in dominating fashion, outscoring their opponents 16-1 during the stretch. The start to the season was in line with the way they started last season, when they performed well enough to reached the regional finals of the NCAA Division III Championships only to lose to none other than Wheaton. There can be little doubt that Wheaton has been a thorn in the side of the Duhawks, having now won seven of its nine matches against Loras. Wheaton also has defeated Loras all three times that the two teams have faced off
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Sophomore forward Ryleigh O’Brien attempts to hold off two Wheaton College defenders past Saturday at the Rock Bowl. Wheaton, ranked No. 5 in the nation, beat Loras. Wheaton also has ended Loras’ season during the past two postseason tournaments.
during the postseason, including the past two seasons. The two programs often are ranked among the top 25 teams in Division III when they play,
although Wheaton frequently has been a top-10 team since first playing Loras in 2013. When they met Saturday, Loras was the No. 17thranked team in the nation, while
Wheaton had the swagger of a team ranked No. 5 in the country. This rivalry between the two teams is on a par with the way the men’s soccer team views the
University of Chicago, which ironically is the only team to defeat the Loras men so far this season. Concerning the women’s match itself, it didn’t take Wheaton long to open the scoring. Wheaton pressured the Duhawks early, taking four shots during the first 10 minutes of play, and Thunder forward Molly Thorne found the net. Wheaton had 14 shots on goal in the first half, and senior goalkeeper Kaylee Coble was busy defending the net. Midway through the first half, Loras put Wheaton on the defensive, but none of the Duhawks’ four shots found the net. The Thunder goalkeeper was impressive in blocking an equally impressive shot by junior Brynn Jacobi at the 24th minute. Loras was fortunate to be down just 1-0 after the first half, and the number of shots on goal was much more even in the second half. Nonetheless, Wheaton scored two more goals to beat Loras 3-0, a score that was somewhat surprising considering the closely fought matches that the two teams have come to expect. The Duhawks now are looking to bounce back from Saturday’s disappointment. They will travel today to battle the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, then they will host Coe in its conference opener Saturday at the Rock Bowl. That match is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m.
Antonio Brown continues to spin a strange saga
Junior middle blocker Jackie Alberto blocks a shot by the Coe offense in the second set of Loras’ conference opener Tuesday night. Duhawks swept the Kohawks, 25-14, 25-15 and 26-24.
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Volleyball team jumps to 13-4 overall record Loras also has defeated all 3 ranked foes it has played so far this season By MADISON DOUBEK sports writer
The women’s volleyball team is off to an strong start this season, boasting a 13-4 record overall and winning all three of its matches against teams ranked in the top 25 in NCAA Division III. The Duhawks also opened conference play Tuesday by sweeping Coe in straight sets, a complete reversal from the result a year ago. Loras also competed at the Coe College Tournament this past weekend, winning two of their three matches. To start off the weekend, the Duhawks defeated Saint Mary’s University in a five-set match. During the first set, the Cardinals jumped out with an early 5-1 lead, but the Duhawks answered with four kills by senior Kendra Cave and a service ace to grab the lead. Loras won the first and third sets, but the Cardi-
nals forced a fifth and decisive set by a convincing 25-13 margin in the fourth set. The Duhawks then sweated out a tight 16-14 battle in the final set. The Duhawks had little trouble with Carleton to begin the second day of the tournament. After sweeping Carleton, Loras faced off against St. Olaf. This match turned into a five-set nail-biter. In the end, it was a reversal of fortunes for the Duhawks, who found themselves on the opposite end of a 16-14 final set. Nonetheless, the Duhawks are optimistic about the upcoming conference season. Senior Kelly Boge and junior Jackie Alberto are in the middle positions alongside players like Cave and sophomore Moira Mixan, who reportedly is a formidable weapon, particularly when serving. On Saturday, the Duhawks will have their hands full when they host the University of Wis consin-Oshkosh and t he University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at noon and 2 p.m., respectively, at the AWC.
The National Football League, also commonly referenced using their initials of the NFL, is officially headed into Week 4. The league remains America’s favorite sport but still falls behind in the headlines often due to the NBA (National Basketball Association) reigning as the champ of media attention. Antonio Brown, 31, has single-handedly tried to change that over the last year. Antonio Brown was an All-Pro wide receiver and likely headed to Canton with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Toward the end of last season, he got in an argument with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, began skipping practices, and then requested a trade. Brown was traded to the Oakland Raiders on March 9 and the deal was made official four days later. This was after Brown practically cried his way out of becoming a member of the Buffalo Bills. His time with the Raiders was another roller coaster of events. It started off smooth as he worked out with quarterback Derek Carr. Their kids even hung out together. The first domino fell on August 3. Brown shared on Instagram that he had got frostbite on his feet which caused blisters from not wearing proper footwear during one of his cryotherapy sessions. Brown had to miss 10 out of the 11 Raider camp practices. This was nothing new to him as he was missing some a few short months back. The next domino fell on Aug. 9. Brown filed a grievance in hopes he could wear his old helmet as it had recently been banned by the league. An arbitrator denied the request. Brown threatens to retire as well as what he does best- miss practice. He tried once more on August 19 but got the same result. Companies began to approach Brown with their helmets to try and get him to sign. Two and a half weeks later, Brown signed a sponsorship deal to wear the Xenith Shadow. The helmet did not see much playing time. On September 4, Brown shared he had been fined around $54,000 for missing practices. He wasn’t too happy. He went to general manager Mike Mayock and ended up getting in a verbal dispute. Starting on September 6, the Brown saga would shift into fast gears. Brown showed up to a team meeting and apologized. Head coach Jon Gruden was asked if Brown would play Week 1. He simply put it, “Yes. That’s the plan.” Brown also spoke by sharing a video. The video was to show he is ready to just let the football do the talking. He added, “I’m grateful for all the fans. I’m excited to be a part of the Raiders and see you guys soon.” The next time anyone heard or saw from him was when word broke he was demanding to be released. The Raiders dropped him continued on Page 12
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Senior forward Mark Broderick celebrates his second goal of the match against Iowa Wesleyan University at the Rock Bowl on Saturday.
No. 6-ranked University of Chicago beats No. 9 Duhawks by GATIEN DELAUNAY sports writer
Last Friday, the men’s soccer team faced the University of Chicago in the eighth game of their season. It was a long-awaited match, considering the current rankings of the two teams. Loras went into the match ranked No. 9 in NCAA Division III, whereas the University of Chicago is ranked 6th, so the match-up was a dual at the top, in a way. The anticipation of a hard-fought match combined with favorable weather conditions resulted in high attendance for Friday’s game. Before diving into the game, it would be interesting to review the match history between these two teams. There have been six confrontations: three wins and three losses. Two teams of a
similar caliber, Loras and UChicago’s rivalry foreshadowed a neck-in-neck match. Looking closer at the statistics, though, it can be seen that despite a series of three wins between 2007 and 2015, Chicago has handled Loras relatively easily in the past two meetings between the two teams, with a pair of 3-0 victories. Loras dominated the pitch, tactically speaking, for most of the game. UChicago is known to play “position soccer.” It keeps the ball and takes its time while orchestrating their plays. constructs their plays and take their time. During the game, Loras pressed high. Each time a Chicago player had the ball, a Duhawk was marking him. Once the ball was gained, Loras surged towards UChicago’s goal as quickly as
possible. A second-year student, Jose Melo reported that Loras tried to, “play long balls, press on the top to create errors on the opponent side and win the ball on top and score.” On the defensive side, everyone was assigned a “player to be marked and had to follow him.” This tactic proved successful, as Loras clearly led in terms of shots. The Duhawks were organized, and each player was where he needed to be in order to press and intercept the ball. While the Chicago goalkeeper was shot on several times, UChicago was limited to just two attempts on goal. The first half ended with a blank score, but Chicago was struggling as a consequence of Loras’ intensive and intelligent pressing. In the second half, Chicago was able to turn the game to
their advantage fairly quickly, forcing their way through Duhawk defense with quick passes. The second half was noticeably more equalized and interesting. Chicago players scored two goals in a row and, unlike Loras, were efficient in front of the goal box. But the Duhawks didn’t give up, and their fight was rewarded in the 81 minute with a goal scored by senior Mark Broderick. Unfortunately, Loras lacked good scoring chances in the waning moments. The next day, Loras unloaded any residual frustrations by thumping Iowa Wesleyan, 9-0. After the showdown, Loras is ranked No. 13 in the nation, while Chicago is tied for No. 4 in the rankings.
He added, “I’m grateful for all the fans. I’m excited to be a part of the Raiders and see you guys soon.” The next time anyone heard or saw from him was when word broke he was demanding to be released. The Raiders dropped him faster than someone trying to save a piece of food once it falls on the floor. He missed out on his Raiders contract being guaranteed by a few short hours. Things got weird as he shared a video of finding out that he was released. He is seen running out to his backyard in excitement and even called his grandma. Jokes started to circulate he would end up on the New England Patriots within days. The internet wins again. By day-end, he was a Patriot. He signed a one-year deal worth up $15 million. A former personal trainer filed civil lawsuit two days later stating that Brown, a former client, had sexually assaulted her three separate times. The woman, Britney Taylor, met with the NFL but no action was taken. He went on to play in a 43-0 win over the Miami Dolphins. He caught four passes for 56 yards and added a touchdown. That was his only game in a Patriots jersey. Patriots cut ties with Antonio Brown on September 20 because of accusation of Brown making text messages harassing Taylor after the story broke. Sunday morning, Brown called it a career in a tweet saying “Will not be playing in the @NFL anymore.” The NFL career of Antonio Brown looks all but over for him. What’s next? Some wondered if he’ll end up in other leagues such as the one up north- the Canadian Football League or the revived XFL coming in 2020. That does not seem to be the case as he announced in an Instagram story that he is headed back to Central Michigan University which featured his class list. Could be a short stay as he can’t go more than a couple weeks without being in the news.
Coe stifles Loras offense in conference opener Kohawks now have defeated the Duhawks 11 out of the past 12 times they have played By JON QUINN sports editor
Coe has had Loras’ number in football for more than a decade. This time, the Duhawks grudgingly surrendered their conference opener to their longtime nemesis. The Duhawks churned out 444 yards of offense en route to a big 42-14 victory over Benedictine in their home opener on Sept. 21, but they couldn’t reach the 300-yard mark against Coe in Saturday’s game at the Rock Bowl. The Kohawks won, 24-7. Coe now has defeated Loras 11 out of the past 12 times the two teams have played. Coe took the early lead and never looked back. With just under six minutes to go in the first quarter, senior quarterback Quentin White found 5-10 senior running back Tyler Dralle for a 13-yard touchdown reception. Junior Tristan Connell booted the extra kick to put Coe up 7-0, finishing off a seven-play drive covering 46 yards. Coe found the end zone again midway through the second quarter. The Kohawks polished off a nine-play, 74-yard drive when sophomore fullback Cody Russell plowed into the end zone from 5 yards out to boost Coe’s lead to 14-0 with seven
minutes left in the half. The Duhawks answered before halftime with a 68-yard drive that was capped by an electric 14-yard touchdown play. Junior quarterback Noah Sigwarth threw a pass to senior running back Jake Burgmeier, who then did most of the hard work himself. He shaked and baked his way past several defenders and dove into the end zone for six points. Burgmeier’s effort on the touchdown revved up the crowd and the team, and junior kicker Nicolas Farfan sent the extra point between the pipes, cutting Coe’s lead in half, 14-7, just before halftime. Any hopes that Loras would have the momentum in the second half, however, were quickly dashed. Coe scored early in the third quarter on a well-executed 26-yard pass from quarterback Quentin White to senior wide receiver Colton White. The two Whites are twins, conveniently enough. The scoring strike capped the 61yard drive, pushing the game back up to a two-possession lead, 21-7. Coe later tacked on a field goal to produce the final margin of victory. Connell’s kick from 25 yards out capped a 62-yard drive. Despite a 24-7 score, there still was more than seven minutes to play in the third quarter, and a couple of defensive plays gave Loras some hope. Senior defensive back Brett Matye in-
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Senior running back Jake Burgmeier dives over a Coe defender into the end zone Saturday at the Rock Bowl. It would be the only score for Loras during Coe’s 24-7 victory.
tercepted a pass to give Loras a chance to mount a drive with just over two minutes remaining in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, junior defensive back Jack Foley recorded an interception of his own. Then senior defensive back Brandon Ahgrim created yet another opportunity for the Duhawks by forcing a fumble, and Mayte recovered the loose ball. But each time Loras got the ball back, the Coe defense was up to the task of holding the Duhawks at bay.
“I’m really pleased with the guys, playing physical and fast, getting after it,” said head coach Steve Helminiak. “Defense made some big hits on the running backs and getting after the quarterbacks.” Despite the spirited defensive effort, the Duhawks now sit with a 1-2 overall record, and they are 0-1 in conference play. Next weekend Loras College will be on the road to Pella to take on another American Rivers Conference opponent, Central, on Saturday, Sept. 28.