Oct. 17, 2019 edition of The Lorian

October 17, 2019 — Vol. 98, Issue 4

A SNEAK PEAK OF WHAT’S INSIDE

Remembering Karen Walter

by ROSE GOTTSCHALK executive copy editor

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GET SMORE

Try our delicious smore’s brownie recipe to kick off your fall baking.

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Karen Walter, although not a professor, had such a heavy presence on Loras Campus. Students could see her everyday, whether she was swiping them into the cafe or taking their order in the pub.

Leading up to her passing, students were always asking how she was or when she would be back, and were so eager to sign a get well card. Students will remember Walter for her “spunk” and how “she was always able to make students smile and laugh.” She had a knack for remembering peoples names, and would poke fun at a student if they forgot their ID. She was never afraid to complain about a late team or rowdy customers in the pub, which made everyone laugh. When asked, this is what students and staff had to say: “I had the privilege of working with Karen for two and a half years through campus dining, along with frequent stops by the Pub and Café to talk to her. Once I got past Karen’s walls, she became a good friend of mine. She always was able to make me laugh, especially with her sassy comebacks. Karen also knew what was happening on campus and was the best source for any and all news. Her unique laugh will always reserve a place in my heart. It was an honor working with and getting to know Karen throughout my four years at Loras.” – senior Jamie Engelke.

“Karen was always there to listen to rants about college life and would always tell you the truth even though you didn’t like it. I remember that she would always

have stories to tell and always could tell if you had a hard day.” – senior Marcos Vega.

“One of my favorite things about working with Karen was seeing the impact that she had on the students at Loras. She always seemed to brighten up their day when they saw her at the register. Talking and joking with her was always fun. She was one of the sweetest people at Loras, and we will all miss her very much.” – sophomore Henry Nosek.

“Karen was a super sweet lady who loved to interact with the students. Karen made everybody feel welcomed when you came around her, and her smile would light everybody’s day. The cafe will never be the same without Karen greeting you at the counter and she will be truly missed here at Loras.” – sophomore Elissa Morales-Villanueva.

“Karen was the Sofia of the Golden Girls. She was mom to everyone and always full of advice. She just had that sense of humor just like Sophia. I loved working with her and we had our own little quirks, which made work so much more enjoyable.” – executive chef Joe Kuhse.

“What I appreciated most about Karen was her straight forwardness, she told it like it was. Most of the time it was a little brash but honest. She loved her Loras “kids”. Her family has been so moved by the outpouring of love for Karen, not really knowing how much she meant to so many. She was humble and didn’t really share this part of her life with her family. I think it is great for the family to see what an impact she had.” – director of dining

Loras LEAF leaps forward

TEA TIME

Which tea do you need? Find out what kind of tea you need in your life.

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Robert Johnson, sophomore, participates in the climate strike put on by LEAF. Johnson made a sign saying “There is no planet B.”

by HARRIET SIEGRIST staff writer

HOMECOMING SWEEP

Read about the awesome sports teams of Loras and their overwhelming victories during homecoming!

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services Janell Wollschlager.

“There is no one specific memory of Karen that sticks out. Every day was a great memory with her, you just never knew what you were going to get when she walked in the room. Every day at 3:30 no matter what kind of mood I was in she knew exactly how to put a smile on my face. With Karen, there was never a dull moment. She was one to not sugar coat anything, but that’s what made Karen, Karen. KareBear will always hold a special place in my heart and she will be greatly missed.” – Dining service manager Courtney Cawthon.

Her service was held on Oct. 11, where friends and family gathered to reminisce about her. She will be greatly missed but always remembered on campus.

Since the revamp of the student run Loras Environmental Action Forum (LEAF) began last year, seniors Cassidy Oberreuter and Jacob Jansen have been hard at work over the past year and a half to develop the organization. With focus on campus environmental advocacy, sustainability, and addressing climate change, LEAF is more than ready to grow bigger on campus and gain more members.

Jansen describes one of their overarching goals as “to provide an outlet

for Loras students to come together around environmentalism.”

“Leaf works to provide educational events regarding sustainability and the importance of addressing climate change.

We also want to encourage people to spend time outside and enjoy the outdoors said Oberreuter.”

In this semester alone LEAF has been able to host multiple events with these goals in mind. Most notably was their role in the Dubuque Climate Strike and Rally that occurred on Sept. 27, in accordance to thousands of other strikes that happened globally that day. In preparation of the

strike they held a poster painting night to encourage students to join the strike in a creative fashion, and bring climate change awareness to the campus. At the event there were speakers from the organization including Rob Hogg, Najla Habibullah, who spoke of how climate change affects her Islamic faith, and many other notable speakers. The organization was also able to speak about the new organization Sunrise, a Dubuque hub for a national climate movement, which they are hard at work developing.

Following the success of the strike and rally, LEAF has continued to have meetings and events, and on Oct. 6 they were able to have their second annual campus cleanup event that falls on the Sunday before homecoming week. If you were not able to attend the cleanup, don’t worry, LEAF will continue to host many exciting events that will range from educational activities, hosting speakers, outdoor activities, working with local elected officials, and engaging with presidential candidates on climate change.

Their largest event, Du Earth Week, will also be returning to campus once again this spring. It is a week full of events that will feature volunteer opportunities, clean up, eco-fest, eco-trivia, and other to be announced activities.

Still not convinced that you should join LEAF? “Please join us for one of our meetings or events, we would love to have you!”

Oberreuter said about the joining the club.

For more information contact Jacob Jansen at Jacob.Jansen@loras. edu or Cassidy Oberreuter at Cassidy.

Oberreuter@loras.edu

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English, education and eats

learned by hand gestures, facial expressions, and conversational tones how to Saturday morning, Oct. 12, Loras connect with the residents. alum, students, and faculty gathered “Sometimes it was simpler on the third floor of the ARC for to just lead me to the fallen guest speaker, Monica Shaffer. But shelf in the bathroom, but it before introducing her, Professor was more than that. Being of English Kevin Koch brought okay with mourning, sitting attention to a memorial tribute for with someone and letting writer and Loras alum Dennis M. them cry to you, sometimes Schmitz. even crying with them, not Schmitz, who passed on Sept. having the right things to say 12, 2019, in Oakland, California when they tell me their entire at the age of 82, was no less than family was murdered by their a gifted poet and talented writer. government.” Shaffer’s respect Koch praised his advocacy for and appreciation for culture is social justice and the environment, what motivated her to get up which is thoroughly integrated into every morning. his literature, as well as Schmitz’s She spent time as a crisis achievement of being named the counselor, helping women that first poet laureate of Sacramento, no one else wanted to, and was California, in 1994. Readers Andrew so moved by their experiences Auge (Professor of English), Donna t h at a f t e r t h e Je r e m i a h Bauerly (Professor Emerita of photo by MIKAILAH SHEALER Program she applied for Law English), and Valorie Woerdehoff Professor Andrew Auge of the English Department presents at the English Homecoming Breakfast. (retired Loras grant writer, poet, This is a homecoming tradition for the English Department, organized and put on by Professor Kevin School to study Human Rights with the hopes to create a and English alum) each shared a Koch. better, more supportive future piece of his work, reflecting on his for those that came to her. She captivating style with each word. will start her new journey in the Fall of 2020. “[His poetry] shifted a sense of what through that beauty, he also conveys his in America.

She explained that even though her “There’s always going to be another literature could be,” Auge stated before childhood memories which communicate the complexities of life and captures his background didn’t necessarily support her person, ” Shaffer argued, “every time I took indulging the audience in “The Grand childhood and adulthood. journey, she gained the valuable experience the next step forward there was another Egress,” a poem utilizing P.T. Barnum’s After concluding the tribute, Koch of getting to be with the women and thing fighting against the commitment I circus atmosphere.

His enthusiasm for the environment invited Monica Shaffer to the podium to exploring their faith together at Sarah’s… an have for quality and justice for everyone.”

But her optimistic attitude, her love for also shone through Woerdehoff ’s reading share about her time in Minneapolis, MN Oasis for Women. The sanctuary, organized as a volunteer coordinator for the Jeremiah and run by a sisterhood, created a safe helping others, and her ability to sympathize of “Elms”, in which Schmitz addresses the declining tree population. Before beginning, Program. The projector to her left displayed atmosphere and protection from ICE, as with situations she’s never been in will, no she provided that 600 disease-ridden the words, “May peacemaking prevail on well as provided opportunities for women doubt, bring her to success so that she can Elm tree stumps still need to be removed earth today!” And with that, she introduced to share their stories of escaping horrors continue to walk beside those who are from Dubuque County alone, stressing us to the many ways in which she helped of their home countries. Communication struggling and provide support where it the importance of nature’s beauty. And victims of human trafficking readjust to life was difficult, Shaffer admitted, but she would otherwise be lacking.

by MIKAILAH SHEALER staff writer

Upcoming Events

by CELIA BALDERSON staff writer

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Mental Illness Awareness Week 14th-18th 3Stop around different areas on campus to learn more about mental health, how to live a healthy life, and how to help others struggling with mental health.

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NEXT WEEK (OCTOBER 2127) Holy Spirits and Biblical brews 3October 25 35 - 7 P.m.

3Pub 3There will be root beer and snacks for all who attend.

There is a guest speaker that will be sharing their faith journey and life experiences.

■■ Pumpkin Painting 3October 25 37 P.m.

3Beckman Hall basement 3Grab your friends and come celebrate the spooky season by painting and taking home pumpkins. Unleash your inner Bob Ross!

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DuBuddies Halloween party 3October 27 32 - 3 P.m.

3Ballrooms Loras College Dance marathon Halloween party 3October 29 36 -8:30 P.m.

3Beckman Basement 3Stop in to meet and spend time with LCDM miracle kiddos. Costumes are encouraged!

DuBuddies bags tournament 3November 1 37 - 9 P.m.

3Graber Year Experience: Murder Mystery 3November 2 38 - 10 P.m.

Choir Concert 3November 3 32 -3 P.m.

3Christ the King Chapel

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President awards alumni

President Jim Collins honors recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards. From left to right: Nathaniel Gee ‘09, Faye Finnegan ‘78, President Jim Collins ‘84, Kelly (Lynch) Johnson ‘88, Dan Bowen ‘90, and Jim Welu ‘66 (not pictured). Gee was awarded the Young Alumni Award, Finnegan the Campus Contributions Award, Johnson the Humanitarian Award, Bowen the Amicus Award, and Welu the Professional Achievements Award. congratulations to all our distinguished alumni.

Withdrawing Trump’s troops

On Sunday, October 6th, Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced in a statement Washington’s intention to withdraw the remaining U.S troops from Syria.

by GATIEN DELAUNNAY staff writer

Officials made the decision after Turkey started to invade northern Syria and launched offensives against the Kurdish populations living in this area. In a series of tweets, President Donald Trump indicated his intention not to oppose Turkey’s actions.

“The Kurds and Turkey have been fighting for many years. Turkey considers the PKK the worst terrorists of all. Others may want to come in and fight for one side or the other. Let them! We are monitoring the situation closely. Endless Wars!” tweeted President Trump.

In total, around 1000 soldiers are expected to be withdrawn. The location where U.S. troops will be removed is still unknown, as the Turkish army already started its military incursions. The U.S. troops are trapped between the Turkish army that is moving south and the Kurds that are moving north. Washington emphasized this delicate situation to justify its decision.

If nothing is done to evacuate them, the U.S. troops will continue to be “caught between opposing advancing armies,” as said by Defense Secretary Esper. Although no U.S. force have yet been injured, the American troops appear to be under increasing threat and around two dozen U.S. troops had to evacuate the Syrian city of Ain Eissa. The Turkish army also cut the U.S. supply lines throughout bombardments.

The Kurds are a stateless people, spread over Turkish, Syrian, Iranian and Iraqi territories. It is estimated that between 2

and 3.6 million Kurds live in Syria, mainly in the northern region of the country. For decades, the Kurds have been calling for the formation of an independent Kurdish state. This is the major source of conflict between Turkey and the Kurds, as this new territory would include part of what is currently Turkey. The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) — a Kurdish nationalist armed political organization — is considered to be one of the most dangerous terrorist organizations by the Turkish authorities.

Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, considers the Kurds in Syria to be affiliated with this terrorist organization and fears that the Kurds would be able to galvanize separatist wills in the southern part of Turkey. The Turkish government launched preventive attacks in return, sending troops

Trump’s decision is, therefore, seen by some people as a sort of treason against the Kurds. The second reason for these criticisms is that the Kurds hold thousands of ISIS prisoners, and the recent Turkish attacks have already allowed a number of these prisoners to escape.

Many obs er vers fe ar t hat t he Islamic State will take advantage of this situation and regain power and influence. Senator Lindsey Graham, whom heavily supp or ts Tr ump, strongly criticized him on his decision to remove U.S. troops from northern Syria.

“This impulsive decision by the President has undone all the gains we’ve made, thrown the region into further chaos. Iran is licking their chops. And if I’m an ISIS fighter I’ve As I have stated strongly before, got a second lease on life. So to those and just to reiterate, if Turkey who think ISIS has been defeated you will soon see.” Sen. Graham said in an does anything that I, in my great and unmatched wisdom, interview for Fox News.

Although it seems Trump and his consider to be off limits, I will administration do not approve of totally destroy and obliterate Turkey’s actions, it is actually quite the the Economy of Turkey (I’ve opposite. He recently announced that done before!). They must, with he was working with many members Europe and others, watch over… of Congress to impose powerful economic sanctions on Turkey.

Donald Trump “As I have stated strongly before, President of the United States and just to reiterate, if Turkey does anything that I, in my great and unmatched wisdom, consider to be into northern Syria. off limits, I will totally destroy and The Trump administration’s decision obliterate the Economy of Turkey (I’ve has been strongly criticized by both the done before!). They must, with Europe Republican and the Democratic members and others, watch over” President of Congress, for two reasons. The first being Trump tweeted. that the Kurds are considered one of the T h e Tr u mp a d m i n i s t r at i o n’s closest U.S. allies. They fought against the position is now clear, but Turkey is not Islamic State alongside the U.S. troops and concerned, as they continue to move proved to be redoubtable fighters who have troops southward. greatly contributed to the fight against ISIS.

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Chain Reaction Chain Reaction, an honors project group on campus focused on biking resources and awareness for students, is hosting a bike ride on Friday, Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. Though biking is not the first thing that comes to most people’s minds when they think about Dubuque, Chain Reaction’s goal is to advocate for biking as a type of sustainable transportation and exercise for students at Loras. One focus of Chain Reaction is to spread awareness of the different bike resources of Dubuque to the Loras community, such as various bike groups in the city, trails in the area, and places to rent bikes. This bike ride is one way that Chain Reaction is trying to show participating students the trails and routes they can go biking on. It also provides an experience with the Dubuque Bike Coop, a nonprofit community bike project downtown and a place where students can rent bikes during the school year.

Those interested in participating should meet in the parking lot of Einstein’s by 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. If you have a bike,

transportation will be provided to the trail. If you do not have a bike, the Dubuque Bike Coop is providing free rentals for participants of this event. Simply email Caroline Breitbach at caroline.breitbach@loras.edu if you’d like to reserve a bike.

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Celebrating chem club

by AUDREY MILLER staff writer

WASHINGTON D.C. – Last Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Loras College Chemistry Club received news that their student chapter has been placed within the top 30% of all American Chemical Society (ACS) student chapters in the nation.

Loras’ chapter’s for the 2018-19 academic year review garnered a ranking of “Commendable”—an award bestowed upon the top 30% of all chapters in the nation. There are approximately 500 chapters in total, located in both the United States and Puerto Rico. The ranking of “Commendable” is the secondhighest award a club can achieve, right behind “Outstanding,” which is achieved by the top 10% of all ACS student chapters.

The third rank is “Honorable Mention,” which is achieved by approximately the top 50% of student chapters.

According to the Society Committee on Education—the ACS committee which bestows these awards upon deserving chapters—the awards allow chapters “to receive special recognition on the basis of their programs and activities, as described in their chapter reports. Chapters that do not qualify for these awards receive a certificate of achievement for meritorious service.”

For the 2017-18 academic year, the Loras chapter received an “Honorable Mention” award along with 144 other institutions’ chapters. This award was received at the Spring 2019 ACS National Meeting in Orlando, FL. The club will receive their “Commendable” award this March at the Spring 2020 ACS National Meeting in Philadelphia, PA. “All of the chemistry faculty are so incredibly proud of the club’s hard work,” said Dr. Adam Moser, Associate Professor of Chemistry.

“A majority of highranking chapters are from m u c h l a r g e r inst itut ions that draw from greater student and faculty populations. This rating is proof of how far the club has come.”

Categories the club fulfilled include ser vice, professional development, chapter development, and fundraising.

The reviewer commended the club on activities such as the Walking Classroom STEM education program at Lincoln Elementar y school, the mentoring program that takes place between juniors and first-years within the chemistry/ biochemistry programs, and the club’s extensive fundraising efforts. In order to reach the next level of awards, the reviewer suggested the club spend some time on professional development—other than the poster presentations the club already creates annually for the spring ACS National Meeting—and hosting more events during National Chemistry Week.

Overall, the reviewer provided a glowing review of the club.

Current club officers include seniors Zach Ney (president), Keighley Lipetzky (archivist), Gabe Smith (treasurer), Sarah Krieger (event planner), and junior Kylie Holubar (club communications). These officers will accept the award in the spring, and set the stage for another prestigious award from the ACS Education Committee.

Club officers from the 2018-19 academic year include Ney (communications), Smith (treasurer), and recent graduates Ariel Carter (president), Greta Becker (archivist), and Audrey Miller (event planner).

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Duhawks Beware

by BRIGID FLAHERTY staff writer

Haunting in Hennessy is great for students looking to get a spook before Halloween. The already eerie building is dark and filled with screams- you never know what lies around the corner. You might scream and find yourself laughing afterwards with your friends, but what if you were alone on any other night in Hennessey?

Loras is riddled with ghost stories, which only seems logical since it is the oldest college west of the Mississippi River, and Dubuque is Iowa’s oldest city.

It seems there is a ghost story connected with almost every building on campus and many students could tell at least one ghost story. Here are a few to get you ready for Halloween. Reader beware!

Keane Hall is 104 years old and full of ghost stories; the building is now used for classes and administrative offices, but it used to be a residence hall. One famous tale is about a group of residents that led a cow up to the fifth floor- however, the cow couldn’t come down back down the stairs. The young men tried to think of any solution besides the worst- take the cow back down the stairs in parts. Many students disregard this story, but it’s been said that you might hear a moo or hooves on the stairs. Second floor is believed to be haunted by a student; the door to his old room, which has been replaced at least one time, shows a face and bloody tears of a visitor holds a black light up to it.

Students who have roamed Keane at night have also reported hearing noises that they cannot explain- like the voice of a girl in

the hallways. Lights have been rumored to shine from the fifth floor, especially from windows that are no longer accessible. Late night reading anyone?

Some say that Christ the King Chapel, directly next door to Keane, also has ghostly residents. It has been said that a priest in CTK says midnight Masses, but supposedly he isn’t alone. Harry and Flora Wahlert, where Wahlert Hall and Flora Park get their origins, are both buried in the crypt below CTK. A few students say that if you go to CTK late at night you can hear Flora Wahlert playing the organ as her husband, in his wheelchair, listens to her play.

Hennessy Hall, before it was purchased by the college in 1916, was known as the Good Shepherd Home of Dubuque, a place for wayward girls and young women.

For Halloween it may be adorned with spooky decorations, but some insist there is more to Hennessy. Besides the creaky floorboards, students have claimed they’ve heard doors close on their own, voices of young women laughing and echoing in the halls, and even a crying baby. If you hate hiking up Hennessy’s stairs for your 8 a.m., you might just be thankful there’s daylight and you’re not by yourself!

If Loras students talk about ghosts on campus, many will think of Hoffman Hall first. Hoffman is the oldest building on Loras’ campus, part of the building (what used to be St. Joseph’s Hall) dating from 1876. People claim to have seen dark shapes or orbs in St. Joseph’s Chapel on the third floor once the sun goes down.

One ghost is said to roam St. Joseph’s Auditorium, as sometimes footsteps can

Got Milk?

by MEGAN GRONAU

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re you trying to decide whether to drink cow’s milk or the alternatives of almond or coconut milk? Well, stop your research because I have all the answers for you!

Cow’s milk has nine essential nutrients that are needed for the body, and you can even live solely on cow’s milk.

Calcium, potassium, vitamins A, D and B12, riboflavin and niacin are the essential nutrients; each providing something important for the body.

Even flavored milk gives us the same essential nutrients as white milk, so flavored milk is equally as healthy for you as it is delicious. You are probably thinking, well there is added sugar in flavored milk that isn’t in regular milk.

Well according to drinkmainemilk. org, adding some sugar can actually improve the nutrients in the food and can help break them down.

Now, there are alternatives to cow’s milk, such as coconut milk. This is made by grating and soaking the coconut flesh in hot water. Cream gathers on the top and is skimmed off. The remaining

liquid is extracted, and this is what becomes coconut milk. According to Medical News Today, coconut milk can help with weight loss, possibly lower cholesterol, and can aid the immune system. Another dairy milk alternative is almond milk, which can be a good choice if you have a dairy allergy because it doesn’t contain the allergens found in cow’s milk. Almond milk has added sugar and fortified nutrients because almond milk is just ground almonds mixed with water. Both of these options are good alternatives if you have a milk allergy to the proteins in the milk or if you are lactose intolerant, but neither of these have the same nine essential nutrients cow’s milk has.

All three choices for milk are good, but unless you are lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy, cow’s milk is the milk for you. Next time you wonder what milk to buy at the grocery store, remember these facts and maybe go talk to a dairy farmer and learn more about it.

Nine Essential nutrients of milk

1) Calcium: builds and sustains strong bones and teeth.

2) Vitamin D: absorbs calcium to build and sustain strong bones and teeth, also helps with inflammation.

3). Phosphorus: supports healthy tissue growth, works with calcium and vitamin D for bone strength.

4). Protein: essential nutrient that is used to rebuild, maintain, and repair body tissues.

5).Riboflavin: works with other nutrients to convert food into energy, plays a role in the development of the central nervous system.

6). Niacin: used in energy metabolism in the body, converts nutrients into energy to help the body’s enzymes function normally.

7) Pantothenic Acid: role in body’s energy cycles that converts carbohydrates, protein and fats to fuel.

8). Vitamin B-12: helps build red blood cells and maintain the central nervous system.

9).Vitamin A: promotes growth and is important for vision, healthy skin, and a healthy immune system.

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be heard and lights turn on by themselves.

This ghost, wearing what seems to be an old military uniform, always comes to watch the productions in the theatre, choosing the same seat to sit in. He’ll be sure to hurry off before you can take a long look at him though.

Venturing off of Loras’ main campus, we find the ‘Vis’. The Visitation Convent was bought by Loras in 1994 and is now home to music classes and a few residents. One ghost enjoys playing Beethoven’s Für Elise on the piano, but seems to stop in the same place; the performer never completes their piece, leaving the unfinished song echoing in the hall and ears of any listeners. Many students at class in the Vis agree that the building is creepy and many refuse to go down to the sub-basement level. Just a few years ago, a few Duhawks ventured there and felt eerily cold and ran out, having a feeling of being chased by something- or someone. One past Visitation resident remembered how she would bring a basket of folded laundry back to her room and leave for a few minutes, only to return to clothing items strewn about the room and the basket in a different place. She didn’t have a roommate.

Because of Loras’ long history, it’s only natural that there would be ghost stories.

Do you believe in any or have any of your own? Perhaps that depends on whether you believe in ghosts or not. However this Halloween, if you find yourself screaming in Hennessy, hopefully it is just a fellow Duhawk in a mask. Stop by Haunting in Hennessy for a spooky time from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. Duhawks beware!

Which D&D character are you?

by JOSH VOGT staff writer

Paladin: You are confident, sure of your faith and your mission in this world. You know what you want and you will not allow anything to get in the way of achieving what you want. You do your best to aid others on the way, but you charge in first towards your own goals.

Ranger: You prefer the comfort of one or more pets, and would rather be alone as opposed to being surrounded by a group of people. You often sneak off by yourself to do things rather than ask for help. Often awkward in social interactions, you prefer not to deal with other people. Animals don’t judge you…as much.

Rogue: You may or may not be a kleptomaniac, but you won’t tell, and neither will anyone else if they know what’s good for them. You’re very good at getting what you want without people knowing or tricking others into doing it for you. You either make others help you with something or don’t care to deal with them.

Sorcerer: You have a natural power to you, a will and strength that you were just born with. You were born lucky and you have a wealth of skills. There’s a greater power lurking deep inside you that is rarely unleashed, but is destructive if you lose control.

Warlock: You’ve had some help getting to where you are—some hand-me-downs or maybe handouts—but you are working to be a self-made person. You are in danger of being cut off and being entirely without a safety net, so you help out your benefactor from time to time, though you often don’t want to or barely have time to.

Wizard: You’ve worked hard your whole life to get where you are. You’re entirely self-made, and everything you’ve done was by your own hand. You’re struggling now, but one day, through all your work, you will be one of the most powerful people in your social group. You have a wit and intelligence that is unmatched by your friends or family.

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Political Debate: College Student Loan Forgiveness An oppositional perspective

An affirmative perspective

Why America must invest in its future through education $35,000 in Federal loans. To put this in perspective, the median income in 2017 was $61,372, according to the n recent years, the cost of college United States Census. The average has become a heated issue in student loan debt was roughly 47 American politics. Some, like percent of the median income for Senators Elizabeth Warren and the entire income-earning American Bernie Sanders, support student populace. This onerous debt has loan forgiveness, while others brought many to their knees, putting oppose such intervention by the their long hard work to waste. The Wall government outright. College costs Street Journal reported too much at a time that in 2017, nearly when it is imperative 5 million Americans Some will argue for people to earn defaulted on their that college is not a college degree, student loan despite a necessity, but as GEDs and high the economy getting rather, a luxury, school diplomas are better; this was an insufficient in today’s but a report increase of 274,000 modern economy. If published by the from the year before.If society as a whole is we don’t act, more and Bureau of Labor to benefit from our more people will have Statistics found college system, we to focus on relieving that those with have to make the costs their debts rather than cheaper, thus making college degrees contributing to the higher education performed American economy. more available to We need more selffar greater in Americans. sufficient people, and weekly earnings Right off the bat, less bone-crushing than those who we need to address a debt. key point: the modern did not have a Some will argue American student pays degree in 2018. that college is not a much more for college necessity, but rather, than their predecessors a luxury, but a report did. Business Insider published by the Bureau of Labor reports that tuition costs have more Statistics found that those with college than doubled since the 1980s, with degrees performed far greater in weekly more than 45 million Americans earnings than those who did not have a bearing the burden of a collective debt degree in 2018. For those with Master’s of approximately $1.5 trillion. Part of degrees, the median weekly earnings the reason for this spike is increased were $1,434. For those with Ph.D.’s, that demand which pushes up the cost of number was $1,825. The group with the universities across the board. To some third-lowest weekly earnings was the extent, the increase in costs is due to group of “some college or none,” with the increase of Americans who need a median weekly earnings totaling $802. college degree. Recently, the National Those with only a high school diploma Center for Education Statistics found or no diploma performed worse. that the number of people with a Elizabeth Warren has vowed to bachelor’s degree or higher has risen by cancel student loan debt to help 8 percent from where it was in 2000. millions of students who need their Indeed, support for the universities debts relieved. Under her plan, could help to prop them up, but that students’ debts would be eliminated up alone will not sufficiently address to $50,000 for families with incomes student loan debt. In 2019, Student below $100,000, according to the New Loan Hero—a York Times. For those above this point, nonpartisan debts would be partially forgiven, research allowing those who can afford their organization debts better than others to pay them off for college when they can. Unlike Senator Sanders’ students— plan, which does not take into account reported that income, Warren’s plan focuses on those 69 percent who need financial support the most. of American An educated citizenry is the fabric students took of the American future—a future in out debt, which a new economy and nation will with the be built. If we don’t want to be left typical in the dust by other nations who are student investing in their college students, we taking out must take action here and now. The an average choice is ours, we can continue on debt of the current path and wait for more about $29,000, Americans to default on their debts, or and parents we can take action and allow the new in that same generation of working Americans to year took out grow and thrive. approximately

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of colleges and college students the college, they should get to make that decision, given our free-market staff writer economy. To make it more affordable, ree or low-cost college is a hot some colleges have already started topic of conversation among making moves by lowering their sticker younger generations, but it’s a price and giving out fewer scholarships, reform that could potentially make which is a better matters worse. The solution than lowering option of free tuition tuition altogether.

We do need should be left for For example, if Loras to reform our colleges to offer, it College costs, on education system should not regard the average, $42,000 per in America and government at all. For year and the price lower debt, but public schools, the drops to $15,000 with creating a free or states can decide if fewer scholarship low-cost tuition they want free tuition opportunities it program in or not, but the people wouldn’t make much every college or of the state should be of a difference. university in the able to vote on it.

The reason left “Student debt has United States is wing politicians push reached untenable not the answer, that tuition could be levels, estimated as taxpayers will free is so that students at $1.5 trillion, suffer the most. are able to find a job leaving in its wake a after college and pay generation of young taxes, which will be people disenfranchised, holding pricey the repayment to the government, as degrees alongside low-paying jobs. well as a raise in taxes in order to afford However, getting the government (and, free or reduced tuition. We do need by definition, taxpayers) involved to reform our education system in further in education is not the way to America and lower debt, but creating sort out our higher education woes. a free or low-cost tuition program In fact, it will only exacerbate the in every college or university in the problem. Getting the government out United States is not the answer, as of higher education entirely is the only taxpayers will suffer the most. It would way to fix the issue and generate better be better to have the states control outcomes,” Fox News stated in an their own tuition, rather than having article on their website. the federal government be in charge To be blunt, education is a matter of education. On a smaller scale, this that should be left out of the federal education will better fit the needs of the government’s concerns. Instead, the people. states should have full control over education per the reservation clause of the United States Constitution, which states that all issues not mention exclusively in the Constitution are to be reserved for the states to decide on.

Free or low-cost tuition is also not truly free if taxes go up and we, the taxpayers, are paying for it. Nothing is free in America, ultimately because we pay the government through taxes, and the government covering tuition is an indirect way of making the people pay. Taxes are already high enough and would only grow even more if college were to be made free or low cost.

Instead of raising taxes, I believe colleges should have the ability to decide if they want to lower tuition because every institution is different; if lowering tuition is affordable for

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Blue Crosley

by MIKAILAH SHEALER staff writer

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Crucifix

by AMBER HAMM staff writer

No Jesus on it, just a plain old cross with no moss, and no flaws: beautiful dark wooden cross with a crown of thorns in the middle.

How Jesus died, a curled, a ruled, a fixed death, mocked, whipped, stoned, carrying his cross to the hill where he was nailed and left to die.

The holy spirit says, Jesus didn’t just die, his spirit rose from the dead to make all the sinners flawless who come to him and believe.

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11 ways to be more sustainable

by MADDIE SMITH staff writer

B e i n g m o r e s u s t a i n a b l e d o e s n’t have to be as difficult or expensive a s i t m a y s o m e t i m e s s e e m . Yo u can become more eco-friendly by making simple switches, most of which will end up saving you money in the long run. Being g r e e n d o e s n’t m e a n y o u h a v e t o g o a l l i n r i g h t a w a y — a ny t h i n g y o u d o, big or small, makes a difference.

Once you start making these c h a n g e s , y o u’ l l r e a l i z e j u s t h o w much waste we as humans produce.

He r e a r e 1 1 e a s y w a y s t o r e d u c e y o u r e nv i r o n m e n t a l f o o t p r i n t i n your ever yday life.

Use a reusable water bottle

Carr ying around a reusable water bottle will not only make y o u d r i n k m o r e w a t e r, b u t i t w i l l significantly reduce the amount of plastic you would normally use from single-use water bottles.

Us i n g a r e u s a b l e b o t t l e i s m u c h more sustainable and positively affects ocean life.

Bring a reusable grocery bag to the store

No t o n l y a r e r e u s a b l e b a g s sturdier and more reliable than paper and plastic bags, but they are also an easy way to be green.

Ne x t t i m e y o u g o t o t h e s t o r e , think about the fact that it takes between 15 and 1,000 years for a plastic bag to decompose and buy a couple of cheap reusable bags.

Walk, bike, or take public transportation

Of course, these options are not always practical or available, but choose them whenever possible.

Wa l k i n g a n d b i k i n g a r e g r e a t forms of exercise that will also reduce your carbon footprint and save you money on gas. Public transportation or carpooling are other great ways to reduce waste and live a more sustainable life. If you need it, this is the sign that you should stop driving to class.

Store food in reusable containers

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Instead of using plastic zip b a g s , s a r a n w r a p, o r a l u m i n u m foil to store your leftovers, go f o r r e u s a b l e Tu p p e r w a r e o r g l a s s containers. Single-use options can s o m e t i m e s s e e m m o r e c o nv e n i e n t , but these containers can most likely be used to cook in and are easy to wash, so choose the more e nv i r o n m e n t a l l y f r i e n d l y r o u t e .

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Cashiers will often ask if you w a n t y o u r r e c e i p t p r i n t e d . Un l e s s you really need it, s a y n o ! Wi t h a l l t h e technolog y these days, there is usually an option to have it emailed or electronically sent so tr y to take advantage of that possibility whenever you can.

Though it seems small,

After leaving a room, turn off the lights. A lot of people are good about this because it saves money on the electric bill, but it also helps the earth by reducing e l e c t r i c i t y a n d e n e r g y. Ev e n i f y o u d o n’t p a y f o r t h e e l e c t r i c i t y, d o and the worldyourself a favor and b e f r i e n d l y t o t h e e nv i r o n m e n t .

Bring your reusable cup to the coffee shop

Frequent trips to the coffee shop are necessar y for most college students and adults so you might as well buy a reusable mug or tumbler to reduce the use of single-use to-go cups. A lot of coffee shops and companies offer a discount if you bring in your own c u p. To t o p i t a l l o f f , y o u r d r i n k will stay hot or cold longer in your reusable mug. Look at that, three great reasons to switch to an easy eco-friendly option.

Wash your clothes in cold water

To my s u r p r i s e , 9 0 % o f t h e energ y that washing machines use i s r e s e r v e d f o r h e a t i n g t h e w a t e r.

Therefore, if you consistently wash y o u r c l o t h e s i n c o l d w a t e r, y o u will reduce the need for energ y and make a positive impact on the e nv i r o n m e n t .

Plan your meals

Planning your meals will be especially helpful when you go grocer y shopping, as it will keep you from buying food that you d o n’t n e e d . K n o w i n g e x a c t l y w h a t y o u’ l l n e e d f o r y o u r m e a l s w i l l absolutely reduce food waste as w e l l a s s a v e y o u m o n e y. A n d i f y o u end up with too much food, freeze it so you can use it in the future.

Buy locally

W h e n y o u s h o p l o c a l l y, y o u not only support your local businesses and farmers, but you also contribute to a decrease in transportation, pollution, and congestion. Shopping locally is a simple way to reduce your e nv i r o n m e n t a l i m p a c t a n d s u p p o r t y o u r a r e a’s businesses.

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D o you enj oy fe el i ng you r pu ls e r is e, h ave your h ai r st and on end, or ju mp out of you r s e at ? If s o, “It : C h apte r Two” is t he mov i e for you ! T he mov i e, d i re c te d by Andy Mus che tt i, is b as e d on Stephen Ki ng’s novel, “It” ( I M BD ) . T he pre de c e ss or of t h is mov i e, “It”, is c u r rent ly “t he h i g he st -g ro ss i ng r ate d-R mov i e of a l l t i me”. In t h is s e qu el, ol d er ve rs i ons of a l l t he ch ar a c te rs f rom t he f i rst mov i e, af fe c t i onately dubb e d t he “l o s e rs club” are sum mone d b a ck to D er r y, t he tow n i n w h i ch t he y g re w up. A lt houg h t he s e ven memb ers of t h is f r i end g roup h ave a l l g row n -up and gone t hei r s ep ar ate way s, t he y a l l c ome b a ck to ge t he r for a g re ater pu r p o s e; you’ l l h ave to watch to s e e w h at h app e ns ! T h is mov i e was gor y and was f u l l of d i f fere nt s c are t a c t i c s , such as jump s c ares. Ru nni ng at 2 h rs and 45 mi n , t h is mov i e ke e p s v i e we rs on t he e d ge of t hei r s e at s; t here are ve r y fe w du l l mome nt s . If you l i ke to watch s c ar y mov i es, I wou l d re c om me nd g iv i ng t h is one a v i e w. Wh i l e t h is mov i e d o es not f u l ly l ive up to t he hy p e or e xp e c t at i ons of it s pre c u rs or, it is st i l l wonde r f u l ly done and w as wel l re ceive d by mov i e cr it i cs and f ans a l i ke. If you do de c i de to watch t h is ter r i f y i ng f l i ck , m a ke sure you br i ng s ome f r i e nds to sh are t he fe ar w it h . Happy w atch i ng !

Savory Smores Brownies

by KELSEY LANSING

Ke e p p l a n t s i n y o u r h o m e o r outside

Plants are not just useful for décor but will actually clean and purify the air within your home.

E s p e c i a l l y i n t h e w i n t e r, p l a n t s a r e known to help boost your mood. If y o u’r e w o r r i e d a b o u t k e e p i n g y o u r p l a n t s a l i v e , o p t f o r o n e s t h a t d o n’t require much care or watering, like succulents. And if you have space outside, planting a small tree or bush can help reduce your carbon footprint.

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Movie Review: IT: Chapter Two

the amount of receipts and paper a d d u p, s o o p t i n g f o r a p a p e r l e s s receipt eventually makes a world of difference.

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Talk about yummy with this recipe. This recipe gives a new and delicious twist to our favorite bonfire food. I mean, how can you go wrong with smores AND brownies? The answer is you can’t! What smore could a person want? If you want to impress your friends and family, this is the way to go! The best part is that you don’t have to sit over a fire in order to make it. It’s smore than good!

Servings: 9 Brownies Ingredients •

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1 Box Fudge Brownie Mix - 3 tbsp water - ½ cup of vegetable oil - 2 eggs 4 graham crackers crumbled 2 ½ cups of mini marshmallows ½ bag of milk chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Make brownies as directed on box using 9×9” pan lined with parchment paper.

2. Once baked, remove from oven and top with marshmallows, crumbled graham crackers and chocolate chips.

3. Return to oven and set to broil.

4. Broil until marshmallows become golden and puffed and the chocolate is melted (approx 3-5 minutes).

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Brain health or mental health? appropriate term to replace mental health. What are your thoughts on this?

Signed, Just Curious Trish says:

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 know that October is Mental Illness Awareness month. Is that different than Mental Health Awareness month? I have also been hearing more and more about brain health being the new, more

Yes, October is Mental Illness Awareness month. It is a time when mental illness is highlighted in an effort to promote awareness and decrease the stigma. Mental Health Awareness month is a little different and is generally recognized during the month of May. It can be a little confusing because people use mental health and mental illness interchangeably. They are increasingly being used as if they mean the same thing when they do not.

Everyone has mental health, just like everyone has physical health. By taking care of our mental and physical health we do things like get enough sleep, eat healthy, and exercise. We also try to take care of our minds by associating with positive people that bring us joy. Taking time out when we need a break at work or going on a walk when we have been cooped up in an office or room for an extended period of time is also a good way to practice self-care. Some people choose reading a book, listening to music or praying when taking some time for themselves. All of us can practice good mental health care.

A mental illness is an illness that

affects the way people think, feel and behave. Some mental disorders like bipolar, autism or schizophrenia fit a biological model in a relatively clearcut way while other mental illnesses do not. Disorders like depression and anxiety may have multiple causes in addition to biological. Some mental health diagnosis’ like PTSD or bulimia, for example, likely have contributing environmental factors like trauma or sexual abuse. Either way, the American Psychology Association says that there is no “one-size fits all approach” to mental illness.

The World Health Organization has been known to say, “There is no health without mental health.” Because even though not all people will experience mental illness in their life, every person will struggle with their mental well-being just like we do with our physical health from time to time. Mental illnesses are real and require attention as does our overall mental health. It is important to keep our emotions, thoughts and behavior in check whether we have a diagnosis or not.

Brain Health is a term that has come up more recently. Many people with mental health issues say that the social stigma of mental illness has made it difficult for them to seek help. Some feel that it implies weakness or that is it the result of one’s poor life choices

Remembering John Paul II in everyday life

by DANIEL CHARLAND staff writer

Among the numerous canonized saints from Church history, Saint John Paul II is a recent example of a saintly model for young students. Born in Poland with the name Karol Wojtyła in 1920, he lived an inspiring and surprisingly varied life in the face of oppression during World War II and its aftermath. His Feast day is Oct. 22.

One of the first lessons that can be taken from the life of JPII is that faith and culture matter and are tied up in all other disciplines of life and study. During the Nazi occupation of Poland in 1939, the invaders did everything they could to destroy the identity of the Catholic population. They closed down the university and suppressed any expression of Poland’s rich history in literature and the arts. This was combined with a general suppression of the strong Catholic faith of the nation in order to erase any sense of self and make them easier to control.

Karol joined an underground organization dedicated to performing historic plays and

poems to keep the Polish culture alive. He it can be easy to feel inadequate due to was a skilled athlete, a brilliant intellectual, being so young and inexperienced in the and an actor, but all of it served his central workplace and “real world.” St. John Paul identity of faith.

II would tell you The second that your youth, lesson students far from being a These are just a few of the can learn from St. downside, makes details of the inspring life of John Paul II is faith you invaluable.

St. John Paul II, not nearly in courage. His He was the first enough to do him justice. resistance to tyranny pope to institute and persecution the annual didn’t stop when he Would Youth became a priest. When the Communist Day celebration. As a priest, he would party replaced the Nazis as Poland’s spend time camping with his students and occupiers, the oppression of Catholic going on cannoning trips with them. They faith continued due to the incompatibility affectionately called him “Uncle Karol”. between Catholic doctrine and socialist These trips served the double-purpose ideology. First as a priest and professor, of being secret opportunities for him and later as the Auxiliary Bishop of to say Mass in the woods, far from the Krakow in which he worked to preserve Communists eyes, while also connecting the autonomy of the Church. As pope, he and creating a safe community. was instrumental in inspiring the collapse His great work, “The Theology of the of the Soviet Union and made personal Body” serves, to this day, as an excellent trips to Poland without any sense of fear. guide to the preservation of a healthy His famous phrase when he first became youth by helping them avoid the pitfalls of pope was “be not afraid” because he knew navigating relationships and sexuality. He that faith in God drives out all fear of reminds us that it is well worth investing worldly persecution. Just so, students can in the proper spiritual formation of the be inspired to peruse and speak the truth next generation, something that may speak without fear of the inevitable backlash. even deeper to those college students Even when it seems that all the power training to be teachers. in the world is against you, having as These are just a few of the details of confident a faith the inspiring life as John Paul II can of St. John Paul II, make you as strong as not nearly enough His famous phrase when the force that opposes to do him justice. he first became pope was you.

A saint of great “be not afraid” because The third lesson learning, courage, he knew that faith in from Saint John Paul and understanding, God drives out all fear of II is the value of the his examples and young. It’s easy to teachings can serve worldly persecution. be overwhelmed to guide us in many in the transitional areas of our lives, as phase of life that is well as remind us to being a college student. In some instances, keep all areas of our life centered on one no matter what you’ve done to prepare, thing: trust and faith in God.

versus a physiological problem that affects the brain. These people say that the discrimination that they experience from society and from family, friends and employers, can make their challenges even worse (APA, 2018). I tend to agree.

Even though we have come a long way in making counseling and seeing a doctor okay for someone struggling with mental health problems, more needs to be done.

The brain is a very complex organ. It contains billions of neurons that must communicate and work together for the body to function well. Researchers say that mental illnesses are related to the chemical neurotransmitters in the brain. They believe that abnormalities in how particular brain circuits function contribute to the development of many mental illnesses. “Connections between nerve cells along certain pathways or circuits in the brain can lead to problems with how the brain processes information and may result in abnormal mood, thinking perception or behavior.”

(WebMD, 2019) Thankfully, we are much further understanding mental health than we were a century ago, but sadly we still have a long way to go in understanding the interplay among the pathways in the brain that will eliminate the stigma.

Sincerely, Trish

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Saturday night prayer “Awakens” students

As Catholics, we believe that Jesus’ body, that are offered. The music also adds a blood, soul, and divinity is fully present great touch to Eucharistic Adoration within the Eucharistic Host.

Eucharistic because it allows us to enter into prayer in One of the best things about Loras is the Adoration is prayer in front of the true a unique way. I would tell people to come amount of opportunities for growth that presence of Christ. At the beginning of and check it out, especially if you haven’t are present on campus, not only during adoration, a priest removes the host from been to Eucharistic Adoration before. It is the school day but also on weekends. This the tabernacle and places it within the a great way to learn how to pray and be in growth includes not only physical and monstrance so the presence of mental growth, but spiritual growth as that Jesus (within the Lord.” well. the Eucharistic Immediately A handful of Saturday nights each It is a healthy alternative to the following Host) is present semester, part of the Loras community typical college Saturday night. the hour of for the adorers. gathers in Christ The King Chapel (CTK) Why do other Catherine Klostermann Eucharistic for an hour, from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Junior, Loras Collegei students give Adoration, there Formerly known as “Holy Power Hour” for up part of their are board/card the past two years, “Awaken” is a new name game nights held for the same event that many students love. Saturday night to spend an hour in a in the common So what exactly is “Awaken”? “Awaken” chapel?

A few gave us their reasons. area of the men’s FOCUS missionary is an event – held in CTK – focused on “I go to grow in my relationship with house, just off campus. prayer in the presence of the Blessed the Lord, while also contributing to the The hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Sacrament, filled with praise and worship Loras Faith community. Of course God is the following board games are open to music, Confession, and prayer teams. always with us, but this is a physical face every student – Catholic or otherwise, Some students may be familiar with to face way to encounter Jesus, and let and attendance can be for part or all of the Praise and Worship Adoration nights Him transform us,” said sophomore Seth the hour. that are put on by Campus Ministry Kurzynski.

At this point in the semester, there on Thursday nights. The key difference “I go to “Awaken” nights because it’s a have been two occurrences of the between these two nights is the frequency beautiful opportunity “Awaken” nights – Sept. 28 and Oct. 12. of which music is to worship in a way There are still three more opportunities integrated. The Praise Awaken is an event – that allows both to attend on Oct. 26, Nov. 23, and Dec. 7. and Worship nights held at CTK – focused community with other In addition to these dates, there are also a are focused on music students and intimacy variety of opportunities for students that on prayer in the being an integral part with our Lord, ” said are put on by FOCUS, so be sure to keep of the time of prayer, presence of the Blessed sophomore Sarah an eye out for those. whereas the FOCUS Sacrament, filled with Seele.

If you have questions about anything “Awaken” nights have praise and worship “It is a healthy related to the “Awaken” nights, all the same elements, music, Confession, alternative to the Catholicism, are interested in learning but with less music, to typical college some more information about bible and prayer teams. allow for more quiet Saturday night, ” said studies offered here on campus, or just time for thought and junior Catherine want to talk about life, all four of the Prayer.

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FOCUS missionaries would be more In short, it is an hour of Eucharistic Finally, one anonymous student than happy to meet with you at your Adoration, along with some music being said, “In my opinion, so much healing convenience. You can contact Allison played and sang in the background. has happened for many students at the Hampton, Daniel Boubin, John Piccone, Wondering what “Eucharistic Adoration” Awaken Nights because of the Grace or Veronica Kremer using their Loras.edu is? Read on. received in confession and prayer teams email addresses.

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SPIRITUAL LIFE SCHEDULE THURSDAY – October 17th • Eucharistic Adoration (from 8:45am - 2pm in St. Joseph’s Chapel) • Mindfulness Meditation (from 2:30-3pm in the Interfaith Prayer Space, ACC 580) • Reconciliation (at 4:30 in Christ the King Chapel) • Daily Mass (at 5:15 in Christ the King Chapel) FRIDAY - October 18th • Just Java (from 8am - 11:30am in the basement of the Peace and Justice House • Eucharistic Adoration (from 8:45am - 10:30 am and 11:30am 2pm in St. Joseph’s Chapel • Daily Mass (at 11am in Christ the King Chapel SATURDAY – October 19th • No Mass (Fall Free Day)

SUNDAY – October 20th • No Mass (Fall Free Day)

MONDAY – October 21st • No Mass (Fall Free Day) TUESDAY – October 22nd • No Mass (Fall Free Day)

How tea can enhance our diet Exploring how various types of tea have many different advantages.

by HARRIET SIEGRIST staff writer

It should be no surprise to hear that tea is good for you. It has been integral to traditional medicine for centuries, especially in many Asian and Western cultures. But the benefits of drinking tea go beyond tasting good and soothing a sore throat.

There are two main categories of teas, and each provides their own set of advantages.

True tea is made using the leaves from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis.

Common types of true tea are green, black, white, and oolong.

Because green and white teas go through the least amount of processing, they retain their green color best and are considered to be the healthiest, with green being slightly healthier. Black tea is fully oxidized but oolong is only partially.

The caffeine content in all of these varieties will vary on the type and the production process.

Herbal teas are created by infusion arrangements of fruits, herbs, leaves, roots, and stems of different plants, and these

teas boost various health benefits that set them apart from true teas. Some popular herbal teas are chamomile, peppermint, and ginger. Unlike true teas, herbals do not contain caffeine.

Now that we understand the categories and types of teas, lets dive into six benefits of drinking tea.

Protects heart health

Recent research has seen that drinking tea may significantly lower the risk for serious heart disease like heart attacks or blood clots.

This is due, in part, to the anti-inflammatory properties in the drink that can help to soothe tissues in arteries.

According to Drs. Deka and Vita, “this helps to minimize the risk of inflammation that can restrict blood circulation and cause clotting.”

Tea may also help in lowering cholesterol and reduce high blood pressure.

Boosts energy

True teas contain caffeine that can help increase energy. Green tea has the

amino acid, L-theanine, which slows the absorption of caffeine in the body, therefore, the energy boost lasts longer. As an added bonus L-theanine increases alpha waves in the brain which increases focus.

as Alzheimer’s. Antioxidants found in tea can also cleanse out toxins in the body that could cause mental health problems.

May regulate blood sugar

Tea can possibly help regulate your blood sugar and also control and prevent For those looking to cut back on their type 2 diabetes. Black tea has especially caffeine intake, green tea is shown promise in reduced a great choice for smaller blood sugar levels.

It has been integral amounts of caffeine. Teas Drs. Hyun Min Kim to traditional tend to have less than 50 and Jaetaek Kim conclude percent of caffeine, which that “researchers attribute medicine for is the normal amount these health benefits centuries, found in coffee. If you to polyphenols in tea. especially in need help making the These polyphenols boast many Asian and switch to tea, try out a anti-inflammatory and Western cultures. chicory root tea which has antioxidant powers.” a flavor similar to coffee.

As a bonus, chicory root Aids digestion is known to be a stress reducer and is a Tea can treat many digestion issues probiotic, which is helpful for your gut like nausea or an upset stomach. Ginger health. tea is known to relieve upset stomachs because of the gingerol and shogaol Supports mental health ingredients that soothe the stomach lining.

Regular consumption has been found Peppermint tea may also help due to its to lower risk of neurological disease, like antioxidants and menthol. Finally, tea depression, and has shown decreased has tannins which can reduce intestinal stress levels due to its natural calming inflammation. and stress reliving qualities. Although it is With all these benefits in mind let’s raise still preliminary, green tea has also shown a glass, or four, of tea and celebrate better promise in preventing cognitive decline. health.

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Strong fall finish for Duhawks Women’s tennis team grabs three third place medals in fall conference meet

by CONNOR HALBMAIER sports writer

WATERLOO, IA. – In the last week of their season, the women’s tennis team traveled to Waterloo, IA., on Friday, Oct. 11, for their final match: the American Rivers Conference Women’s Tennis Individual Tournament.

As usual, the tournament was split up into five flights: two for doubles and three for singles. Starting off in the doubles A-flight, the Duhawks had one team participating.

This duo was junior Audrey Hinz and sophomore Noely Baumann, Loras’ number one doubles team. Hinz and Baumann were given a pass for the first round, allowing them to start in the quarterfinals, where they were matched up against rivals Kruse and Hastings from Luther college. It was a difficult match, with Hinz and Baumann losing 1-8.

Located in the doubles B-flight were the rest of the Duhawks. First up were first-years Molly Monson and Isabel Schwabe. Their opponents were Luther’s Spencer and Schossow, who defeated Monson and Schwabe 5-8. The pairing of juniors Meghann Long and Maddie Smith took on Heins and Jabbah from cross-town rival University of Dubuque, whom they beat 8-1. Moving onto the second round, Long and Smith were matched up against Coe’s Montoya and Puleo, who ended their doubles’ time with close match of 8-7, with a 14-12 tiebreaker.

The first opponents for sophomore Mariana Bayona-Paez and first-year Samantha Flaningam were a mashup of Central and Luther, and the Duhawks were able to overcome this pairing, 8-6. During the second round, though, this Duhawk pairing was defeated by Simpson’s Grubb and Miller, 2-8.

The last Loras pairing in the doubles B-flight were first-years Sara Backus and Lauren Diiulio, who were allowed to start in the second round of the flight. Taking out their first opponents Guse and Jacobs from Wartburg, 8-3, they went on to win the quarterfinal match with Central’s Schirm and Griggs, 8-6. Their streak ended in the semifinals at the hands of Luther, 6-8, but they were able to snag the third-place spot from another Luther team, 8-5.

Moving onto singles, two women from Loras participated in the A-flight: Long and Hinz. In the pre-matches, Long’s opponent was Sundermann from Coe. It was a challenging match and Long was unable to overcome her opponent, losing 6-7 (4-7), 3-6.

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Freshman Sara Backus finished with a third place medal at the American Rivers Conference tournament in Waterloo, IA

Hinz also played an opponent from Coe and she, too, was knocked out of the tournament in a 3-6, 2-6 match.

In the singles B-flight, the team had three participants: Diiulio, Schwabe, and Backus.

Diiulio, in her first round, took out Wartburg’s Jacobs with an 8-3 win. In the second round, though, she was pitted against Luther’s Schossow and was taken out of the running, 6-8. The other two Duhawks– Schwabe and Backus–ended their work at conference with a heated competition.

Schwabe went on a rampage in her matches, knocking out players from top teams Coe, Central, and Luther with wins 8-1, 8-6 and 8-6, respectively. In the semifinals her streak was ended by Luther’s Hastings in a 3-6, 4-6 match. Backus had her own fair share of tough opponents, but she held nothing back as she moved up the ranks past Wartburg, Central, and another Wartburg player with wins 8-4, 8-4 and 8-6, respectively. In her own semifinal match against Luther’s Dunning, Backus was defeated 1-6, 4-6. With Schwabe and Backus both taken out in the semifinals, the teammates were pitted against one another, with Schwabe

coming out on top 6-1, 6-2, giving her the third-place title.

“Izzie and Sara both had a really good tournament,” said Head Coach Chad Fenwick. “Izzie was the fifth seed and ended up two spots higher, and Sara was fourth seed, ending at fourth. Both of them played very well.”

Competing in the C-flight was the rest of the women’s team. First-year Samantha Flaningam was matched up with Central’s Griggs in her first round, and was defeated 0-8. In Monson’s first round, she took out Wartburg’s Laube, 8-4, allowing her to move on to compete against Dubuque’s Colon.

However, her time in the C-flight was cut short with a 5-8 defeat. Baumann’s first opponent of the flight was Simpson’s Goodger, whom she was able to easily overcome with an 8-2 win. However, her next opponent was from Luther, and in a close match, the Duhawk lost 5-8. Smith, for her first round, took out Coe’s Runyon with a solid 8-1, allowing her to move on and knock out Central’s Holle, 8-2. Sadly, Smith herself was taken out by Central’s Behrens in the quarterfinals, 7-8, with a tiebreak score of

5-7. The final Duhawk in the C-flight, sophomore Mariana Bayona-Paez, wreaked havoc in her first two rounds, taking out both Central and Luther, 8-0. Her quarterfinals match proved more challenging, but Bayona-Paez was able to persevere, taking out Luther’s Rubbelke, 8-7 (9-7). Having made it into the semifinals, the Duhawk’s momentum was cut short by Central’s Behrens in a close match, 3-6, 3-6, 8-10. In the thirdplace match, Bayona-Paez soundly defeated Dubuque’s Colon, 6-1, 6-2, claiming another title for the team.

At the end of the tournament, the women’s team claimed three third-place spots.

With that all said and done, the women will now move into their off-season in order to prepare for their next season in the spring.

“In the spring season, we’ll be going into the automatic qualifier tournament as the second seed,” explained Coach Fenwick. “It will be the first time we have gone into the tournament as the second seed. During the off season, we’ll be working on strength and conditioning, so that when we get into the spring season, we can play some good competition to prepare.”

Duhawks dominate at Heritage Rain does not stop Duhawks from setting multiple PR’s at Heritage Trail Classic

by AUDREY MILLER sports editor

DUBUQUE, IA. – An above-average amount of rainfall might cancel cross country meets, but it doesn’t stop the cross country team from hosting pseudo-races to take the place of their competitions.

Last Friday, Oct. 11, the Duhawks were set to host their annual home cross country meet at the Dubuque Soccer Complex. This is always a fun meet, where Loras cross country alumni return home and race with the current team. However, come race-week, Mother Nature had her own plans.

While the soccer complex is located at one of the highest points in Dubuque, it does not drain well when heavy rainfall occurs—especially when the rainfall occurs for multiple days leading up to the meet.

With soggy fields and limited drainage, head coach Bob Schultz and the owner of the Dubuque Soccer Complex decided on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to cancel the meet in favor of salvaging the fields, where the 2019 cross country conference meet will be hosted on Nov. 2.

Unfortunately, this is the second year the home cross country meet has been cancelled due to rain. The 2018 home meet also took place as a “pseudo-race” on Heritage Trail, and was dubbed the “Heritage Trail Classic.” After learning the 2019 home meet was to be cancelled, the team wasted no time transitioning their mindset to the second annual Heritage Trail Classic “race.”

This was certainly a good decision, as the Dubuque Soccer Complex course would likely have not yielded fast times on Friday in its waterlogged condition.

In addition to the cross country alumni, many teams were invited to the home meet on Oct. 11. When the meet was cancelled, Schultz reached out to the other cross country teams in town—namely, the University of Dubuque and Clarke University—extending an invitation to join the Duhawks down at Heritage Tail for a pseudo-race. The race distances would be true to a normal meet—women racing a 6k and men racing an 8k—and there would be a set time for everyone to begin, allowing ample time to arrive at the trail and warm up. Both the women’s and men’s teams from

Clarke attended the “Heritage Trail Classic,” as well as the men’s team from UD. With temperatures barely in the forties at “race time”, some members of the team chose to bundle up while other brave souls sported racing tanks and shorts. Outfit choice, however, did not seem to deter the Duhawks one way or the other. Even in non-race conditions, most of the Duhawks showed great times at the end of their respective 6k or 8k “race.” Heritage Trail is the location for many of the team’s workouts and long runs, meaning they know the trail like the back of their hand. Familiarity and the flatness of the trail both contributed to great times, as well as a few 6k/8k PR’s for many Duhawks. Most runners improved upon their times from last week—the race in Waverly, IA., better known as the season’s first (and hopefully only) “mud run”—and a few even finished with lifetime PR’s in their respective races. These were all good signs for the Duhawks as they head into the back half of their season.

“It was definitely a chilly day for a race, but I think the team did a great job performing despite the weather, especially

since it wasn’t a formal meet,” said junior team captain Morgan Minear. “A lot of my teammates earned PR’s, myself included, which is excellent under the circumstances!

I’m excited to see what tapering will do for us!”

With only one regular season competition left for the Duhawks in Ohio, they will be entering into championship season shortly.

Along with championship season comes “taper season”—a period of time where the runners will decrease their mileage in order to give their legs more time to rest and recover before the big meets coming up.

The Duhawks will travel to Oberlin, OH., this upcoming weekend to participate in the Inter-Collegiate Rumble race hosted by Oberlin College. Following this weekend, championship season kicks off with conference at the Dubuque Soccer Complex on Sat., Nov. 2. Following the conference meet is the 2019 Central Region cross country championship meet on Sat., Nov. 16, hosted by Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. This meet will dictate which teams move on to Nationals in Louisville, KY., on Nov. 23.

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Women’s soccer blanks Buena Vista 10-0

by JON QUINN sports editor

DUBUQUE, IA. – The women’s soccer team sealed the deal on a successful homecoming evening on Saturday, Oct. 12, after blanking their American Rivers Conference opponent, Buena Vista University, 10-0. The weather was definitely a highlight of the evening, with wind being able to roll just-placed soccer balls and knocking down weighted flags at the corners of the field.

“It got a little cold yesterday so we were able to prepare for it a little bit,” said head women’s soccer coach Matt Pucci. “Both teams have to deal with it so we’re both use to the same weather out here but I thought we adapted well today.”

Adapted almost seems like an understatement when the team thrives and goes on a scoring spree of 10 goals. The spree started

with junior forward Brynn Jacobi dribbling around her defenders and beautifully executing a give-and-go with sophomore forward Ryleigh O’Brien. The pressure was on the Beavers for the majority of the first half.

Just over a minute later, senior mid-fielder Grace Ross found the net from 30-yards out after the ball popped out of the box from feet turbulence. Ross would continue her hot streak a few minutes later from 20-yards out, almost mirroring the same circumstances as her first goal.

Buena Vista would try to battle back but ultimately found themselves in sticky situations and accidentally scoring on themselves in the 7 minute. O’Brien also found the net in the 15 minute with a grounder to the left corner of the net from just over ten-yards out, putting it just out of reach of the Beaver’s keeper.

Loras kept doing what they do best and junior defender Kiki Cabrera was able to get a piece of the action, scoring a header off a corner kick from first-year mid-fielder Payton McDonnell in the 16 minute. Cabrera also assisted first-year forward Abby Eriksen after the keeper lost control, and Eriksen tapped it in, pushing the score to 7-0 in the 19 minute.

Buena Vista held off Loras’ offense for the following ten minutes until Erikson scored again, unassisted, with a bullet of a kick to the top of the goal, netting from 15 yards out. Another ten minutes went by before sophomore forward Emily Perhats made sure she got a piece of the pie before the end of the second half with a goal assisted by first-year mid-fielder Maddi Doss from the corner. Perhats allowed the ball to bounce once and then kicked it out of the air to go

Last of the losing streak Men’s soccer defeats Buena Vista University 8-2 Histed finding the to raise the net for his first goal Duhawks to a six-go a l le ad.

DUBUQUE, IA. – The Loras College of the game. Histed The Beavers men’s soccer team ended the competition w a s a s s i s t e d b y didn’t give up, on Saturday, Oct. 12, a high note, defeating Huerta. However, with Noah American Rivers Conference opponent B u e n a Vi s t a h a d Bardwell scoring Buena Vista University, 8-2. The team e n o u g h o f t h e a counter goal was previously in a slump coming from scoring outrage and, and cutting a three-game loss streak. The night was finally, successfully Loras’ lead down complimented with junior forward Tigrio countered.

The counter was to five.

Huerta earning his first hat trick of the led by Buena Vista’s At this point season. in the game, the “We really wanted to work on our attack a Sam McLachlan in D u haw ks just little bit,” said head men’s soccer coach Dan the 50 minute, which needed to hold Rothert. “Over the last two days, [we’ve got the Beavers on the B u e n a Vi s t a . been] creating opportunities and trying to board, 4-1. This move How e v e r, t h e be a little more dynamic in the attack, and I rekindled a fire in the Duhawks’ defense, pressure was think we did that today.” t o o mu c h f or Att a ck t he y d i d a s t he D u h aw k s while simultaneously the Beavers, dominated the first half breaking the silence m o t i v a t i n g t h e and f irst-year in the nine-minute with Huerta earning his offense.

Hu e r t a s e e m e d defender Patrick first goal, unassisted. The Beavers attempted Clancy tallied to rally back; however, they found no luck to carry the counter and momentum as the ninth goal and were stuck battling Loras’ offense. of the night in About ten minutes later, junior forward he went on to score photo by LORAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS the 88th minute.

Manny Lopez snagged an unassisted goal to t w o m o r e g o a l s The goal would launch Loras up, 2-0. Buena Vista attempted within three minutes. Junior forward Tigrio Huerta celebrates with senior midfielder be the last to counter, but the Loras defense was not Hu e r t a’s g o a l i n Mark Histed. Huerta earned his s c ore d of t he giving anything up. The teams would go the 54 minute was first hat trick ever at Loras College evening by both scoreless for almost thirty minutes until unassisted while his homecoming weekend. teams. Loras Loras’ offensive pressure caused the Beaver’s third goal in the 57 minute was assisted by Lopez and Burr. would finish on top, 8-2. defense to cave. “[We were] disappointed to give First-year midfielder Alex Sery earned his This would be Huerta’s first hat trick at Loras first goal of the season by sneaking in a third College. He’s came close in previous games, up two,” admitted Rothert. “ The goal before the end of the first half. Sery was so it may be safe to say he’ll earn another conference is kind of all over the place, everyone’s beating up everybody, so the unassisted as well. Fortunately, the clock one before the season is through.

I n t h e goals against and goals differentials may wound down 6 5 m i n u t e , end up playing into the game if there’s a before Buena sophomore mid- tie breaker down the road.”

Vist a could The goals against and goals f ielder Kevin Despite the weather, Loras was able have a chance to differentials may end up playing Kucaba earned to pull out victories Saturday with counter. the seventh goal football, volleyball, women’s soccer, and The second into the game if there’s a tie o f t h e n i g h t . men’s soccer. The next Rock Bowl home half started off breaker down the road.

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soaring past Buena Vista’s defenders and goal-keeper.

To start the second half, Buena Vista made a few changes — specifically with their goal keeper, who only allowed one goal in the second half. That one goal was earned by first-year forward Caitlin Farrell in the 65 minute, utilizing off-foot turbulence and a scramble, 30 yards out.

“We jumped on them early from the start,” said Pucci. “We’ve been doing that lately which is really setting the tone for the rest of the game. You know any game can end up anyway but you have to jump on the front foot and hold them to it.”

The Duhawks will be hosting an American Rivers Conference game this Saturday, Oct. 19, against Simpson College at 5 p.m. in the Rock Bowl.

Baby or baseball?

by XAIVER SANCHEZ staff writer

The Major League Baseball playoffs have recently hit the halfway point. While most of the discussion has been about the play on the field, a new discussion has been brought up after a tweet from Chattanooga Times Free Press columnist Jay Gresson, as well as CBS sports analyst David P. Samson. Their tweets shared their disliking of Washington Nationals’ Daniel Hudson for deciding to miss Game 1 of the NLCS to attend the birth of his child.

In his tweet, Greeson said: “Nats closer Daniel Hudson’s decision now comes into play. Hudson skipped Game 1 for baby No. 3 and we all hope momma and baby are healthy. But if Daniel you’re m a k i ng Hudson $5.5 mil a year decides to and your team skip game 1 needs you to close in the NLCS, for the birth well, I’d say go of his child. g e t ’e m m o m Several and get photos. people Thoughts?” backlash on He was immediately ripped to social media shreds on the internet by falling victim to being “ratioed” by other Twitter users. Being “ratioed” is when someone puts out a tweet and receives more comments in opposition then people retweeting or favoriting the original post.

Greeson received 1.4 thousand replies under the original tweet showing their disagreement of his outlandish statement.

Many others also went with quote-tweeting and directly tweeting their frustration with how a “husband, father, believer” would find it so difficult to understand Hudson wanting to be with his wife during such a glorious life moment.

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Sealing the deal on Homecoming Football defeats Luther for a successful Homecoming weekend

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DUBUQUE, IA. – Homecoming weekend was a success after the Loras College football team secured a 56-21 victory over American Rivers Conference opponent Luther College on Oct. 12. The win comes after Loras’ famous tailgate in the Athletic and Wellness Center’s parking lot where alumni from all years come to celebrate. Some of the most notable classes in attendance would be the graduating classes of the 1970s. Those alumni are the reason Loras College has a football team today. For more information, check out the Duhawk Plaza, located at the East point of the Rock Bowl.

As t he war m-up clo ck expired, the stadium filled with students, faculty, and alumni to watch an aggressive start by Loras. Within the photo by LORAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS first seven minutes, senior Junior linebacker Brett McWilliams celebrates with sophomore defensive back wide receiver Trey Simmons Dustin Harris after getting a sack. McWilliams later would recover a blocked punt caught a 23-yard pass from and return it for a touchdown in the second quarter. junior quarterback Noah “Based on what we have seen from them fourth quarter, Bausch fought his way Sigwarth to draw the first score over the in previous games, we knew that that was into the end zone off a 12-play drive.

Luther College Norse, 7-0. going to be an opportunity for us to run Loras led 49-14 by the time Atkins Luther responded six minutes later with the ball effectively,” said head football found his way into the end zone with a 67-yard completion to wide receiver coach Steve Helminiak. “Our first drive, a 49-yard run.

Andre Atkins from quarterback Michael we really came out and went right down “There was a couple lapses where Lorento. Atkin’s completion ended the the field. We got down the field by running they got some cheap scores, but for the Norse’s drive, leveling the score at seven. the football, so I wanted to get back to that most part, I was really pleased with However, it was homecoming and and I felt like we did.” how hard and fast they were playing,” Sigwarth knew that. On the first play after Helminiak is definitely right, because said Helminiak. “We had a couple Luther’s score, Sigwarth ran 64 yards, with just under five minutes in the half, opportunities in the first half that was dusting the Norse defense. This doubled sophomore defensive back Dustin Harris credited to our defense as well.”

Loras’ score to 14-7. The crowd was in a blocked a punt and the ball found its way However, Loras didn’t want Luther frenzy going into the second quarter, where into the hands of junior left back Brett to have the last score so Sigwarth did Loras would dominate.

McWilliams. McWilliams then carried the it again, scoring his third touchdown The Duhawks came out stronger in the ball for a quick 18 yards to push the lead by running in four yards. Also to note: second quarter than the first with senior to 35-7. Luther responded with a 14-play junior kicker Nicolas Farfan did not running back Jerry McDaniel running drive resulting in a touchdown, making the miss a single kick the entire game. his way into the end zone in the first two score 35-14 at the end of the first half.

The Duhawks have a cross-town minutes. Three minutes later, first-year In the second half, Loras did not let up. rival match-up this Saturday, Oct. 19, running back Ty Bausch ran his way into Less than three minutes had gone by when against the University of Dubuque. The the end zone as well, furthering the gap for Sigwarth again found the end zone off a American Rivers Conference game will be Luther to a three-possession game.

24-yard quarterback sneak. Then, in the hosted at the U. D. at 2 p.m.

continued from page 11 tweet on the matter. He tweeted: “Unreal that Daniel Hudson is on paternity list and missing game 1 of #NLCS . Only excuse would be a problem with the birth or health of baby or mother. If all is well, he needs to get to St. Louis. Inexcusable. Will it matter? #waittosee.”

Sampson did not fare well in the comment sections. His tweet received 4.8 thousand comments. The comment that received the most attention came from Twitter user @JillinSac. She stressed the importance of having a husband at the hospital while questioning why the Nationals cannot win one game without him.

She said: “So, you’re saying his wife should be able to handle childbirth, alone, without her husband there, but his team of 40 guys can’t handle one playoff baseball game? In 2019, this is really what you’re saying? Some lady must be lucky to have you!”

Other comments received by both included: “Delete this,” “Family > everything,” and “Worst take ever.”

Current and former players defended Hudson’s decision. Former major leaguer Preston Wilson tweeted: “Sometimes it’s hard for others to understand how money and accomplishments don’t matter more than family. That child will never doubt the love and dedication it has from its parents.

We should all be as lucky as that baby.”

Retired Michael Morse endorsed Wilson’s tweet by using a GIF that said: “You. Me. Same Page!”

Hudson’s teammate, Sean Doolittle, chimed in with his support and disgust of others. He tweeted: “If your reaction to someone having a baby is anything other than, ‘Congratulations, I hope everybody is healthy,’ you’re an a-hole.”

Sports can be a great getaway from real life but it should never cloud a person’s sense of reality and what is important.

There is more to life than baseball. Yes, that is Daniel Hudson’s job. But at the end of the day, it is just a game and family is more important. Hudson made the right decision and should not be scolded by fans, writers, or any others for his decision to be alongside his wife.

Volleyball dominating conference 4-0 Duhawks utilize three-game win -streak to earn 17-5 overall record

by JON QUINN sports editor

Not only was Loras successful at home but also on the road. The Loras College women’s volleyball team traveled west Friday, Oct. 11 to Buena Vista University where the Duhawks toppled the Beavers in a five set thriller. Then, on Saturday Oct. 12, Loras turned around to defeat Nebraska Wesleyan University in another five set nail-bitter. Both were American Rivers Conference game wins which will help the team get a higher seed when it comes to the conference tournament.

Moving to Storm Lake, Iowa, one player’s performance shattered the record books.

Sophomore libero Krystal Tranel tallied a total of 41 digs which was enough to carve her way into the record books, where she sits with the second all-time for a five-set single-match digs.

The Duhawk’s offense was fairly spread out along the front-row hitters. The team was led by senior middle hitter Kelly Boge with 14 kills. Senior outside hitter Kendra Cave was hot on Boge’s heels with 12 kills.

Senior outside hitter Kayla Kinney totaled 11 kills while junior middle hitter Jackie Alberto added six.

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dominating the first set, taking the Beavers 25-10. However, the Beavers battled back in the second set by crawling their way out of a sweep with 25-20 win. Duhawks flipped the switch in the third set and took set three 25-21. Once again, the Beavers refuse to be silent and took set four with authority 25-17. Loras then wrapped up the game with no more nonsense and took set five 15-10.

Mov i ng to L i nc ol n , Nebr ask a on Saturday, Alberto earned her way into the limelight by leading the team with 16 kills against the Prairie Wolves. Alberto raved a .379 attacking percentage while receiving help from her teammates. Cave tallied 14 kills and Kinney 11. Even though the game went to five sets, Loras led in kills, blocks, and digs.

“For how badly we want to go far this year, being away for homecoming isn’t that big of a deal,” said Alberto. “When we’re having fun together and we’re passionate a b o u t w h at w e’r e d o i n g , [ m i s s i n g homecoming] really wasn’t going through my head at all.”

Nebraska Wesleyan got the jump on Loras in the first set winning 25-22. The second set was a battle as Loras took it by winning 25-23. Things start to look good for the Prairie Wolves in the third set as

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Sophomore lebero Krystal Tranel dives to make an outstanding dig. Tranel along with junior middle hitter Jackie Alberto are named American Rivers Conference Players-of-the-week.

the Duhawks fell 25-14. However, Loras would bounce back and win out the next two sets 25-20 and 15-8. After the weekend, Tranel and Alberto earned A-R-C player of the week.

“I was surprised!” said Alberto. “It felt really good especially after a tough weekend on the road. I honestly am just

thankful for all my teammates for making that possible.”

The Loras College women’s volleyball team will be home this weekend for another American Rivers Conference match-up against Wartburg College. The game will be in the Athletic and Wellness Center on Saturday at 1 p.m.