Sept. 13, 2012, edition of The Lorian

Kevin Harlander: Firefighter, outdoorsman and student

Carrier carries: Running back leads Duhawks to victory against Rockford

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September 13, 2012 — Vol. 91, Issue 1

Transportation

Campus Dining

‘The Jule’ offers free bus rides

It’s a wrap: Pub introduces new menu

An array of changes receives mixed reviews from students

By Mary Agnoli news editor

By Matt Koch copy editor

Controversy surrounds the Pub once again at the beginning of the school year. Last year, the absence of chicken wraps sparked complaints early on in the year, and Aramark brought them back.

This year there are two changes to the Loras Pub that have opinions flying.

First, the Pub again finds itself without chicken wraps. Second—and not altogether unrelated to the first—the Deli side to the Pub has completely changed with an entirely new menu featuring different Panini and sandwiches options. The revamped Deli is not just new to Loras, but a new Aramark program, piloting on a handful of colleges.

“There were many schools applying to get this pilot, and only 15 were chosen,” said Dean of Students Art Sunleaf.

Pub nixes The idea behind daily the pilot is obvious: wraps and offering healthier and tastier options akin to introduces a Subway or Quiznos “Wrap product.

When Sophomore Wednesday.”

Patrick Krieger was asked if he liked his sandwich from the deli, “It was good, but I don’t want to wait 20 minutes to get it.”

Similar sentiments have been voiced, saying that long waits and slow service have plagued the Pub. However, with this being an entirely new program, it makes sense that employees will have to learn the ropes.

Unfortunately, this is not the only problem seen by students. Others complain that the menu is too rigid. If a sandwich has Swiss cheese, American cheese cannot be substituted; if a Panani comes with ranch, mayonnaise cannot be requested instead.

And again students are asking where are the chicken wraps.

Due to the lack of selections, Meg Smith called this a “change for the worse.”

She first said this puts a major stress on the student workers caused by unhappy customers and learning an entirely new program. She thinks these changes miss the fundamental problem.

“They can take away our options and discourage personal orders,” said Smith, “without the repercussion of customers simply walking next door to a different pub.”

Art Sunleaf said it’s too early to criticize, reminding students that this change is in its infancy. The rigid menu scheme and long waits are growing pains for a new program; everything is subject to change and improve.

“The goal is to find a balance between offering the tried and true and introducing new items.”

He also makes it clear that snack wraps are not gone. Aramark is finding a place to work them in, instituting “Wrap Wednesday.”

When interviewed about the Pub, Sunleaf’s reiterated several times the need for patience and that these changes are not set in stone. Any new program is subject to change, relative to Loras student feedback.

Susan Dubois, affiliated with Aramark, was unavailable for comment.

photo by Nick Joos

Students stroll along Loras Boulevard past the opening to Cox Street. Officials expect the new sidewalks to be available for foot traffic within a couple of weeks.

The dirt on Cox Street I

By Nick Joos

executive editor

t has been over a year since Loras purchased Cox St., a cobbled, unsafe thoroughfare bisecting upper and lower campus. The school purchased the street from the City of Dubuque in hopes of utilizing its centralized location on campus, and over the summer, construction commenced on the project. Now, Loras Parkway is materializing faster than some anticipated.

The paving process is estimated to be completed by the end of this week, or early into next. The sidewalks will be opened soon after the concrete is dried and cured.

“We are basically done with the paving from the 17th St. intersection heading south up past the Physical Plant,” said John McDermott, the director of the Physical Plant. “By the end of next week, we should be substantially completed with our concrete requirements.”

Even so, getting this far was not easy, due to the fact that Cox St. is built on an old ledge constructed in the early 20th century. “(Over the summer we) created the base onto which to put the concrete,” McDermott said. “We had to stabilize the soil out there.

The area that Cox Street is built upon has some unique features. It was a quarry ledge originally, and there were some areas that had pretty rough terrain. In the ’20s, when it was originally turned into a road, it was basically a cow path. So there was a lot of stabilizing, and that took place in June and July.”

Weather over the summer helped as well.

Due to the lack of rain, advancement was swift. Now it is a job for the concrete pavers.

“Horsefield Construction is the main player in terms of paving and the prep,” McDermott said. “It became Loras’ responsibility to deal with the utilities. We had to relocate the gas lines, relocate the sanitary sewer, the water lines coming in.”

Which, as they found out after completing the gas line relocation, was a difficult job, but beneficial to the college’s utility costs. “(The lines) are old. The water line, for instance, went back to somewhere around 1914,” McDermott said. “The gas line ended up being in the road bed, and as we attempted to flatten the street out and make it a more pedestrian friendly, we lost the cover of the gas line. That caused us to shuffle things around. It also ended up being beneficial for the college because we hooked to a different gas meter, the boiler

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Due to a grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation and three of Dubuque’s colleges coming together, Loras students can now ride The Jule, Dubuque’s public city bus, at no cost. Students need only to show their school ID to receive free transportation across Dubuque.

However, this is not the only renovation from the Department of Transportation. A new route, the Nightrider, will be introduced to the Dubuque community on Sept. 21.

“We did surveys (in 2010) at the University of Dubuque, Clarke, and Loras in order to develop a route that would benefit their students,” said Director of Transit Operations Barbara Morck.

The Nightrider will run Friday and Saturday evenings between 6 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. for the late-night college student. The routes will run from each campus to the westend, which includes Walmart, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more, as well as the downtown district.

With this new route, students will avoid pricey taxis and cold walks home after a late night.

The plan was originally to ask the three colleges to pay full price for the opera- The Nightbus tion of the Nightrider, will stop however that quickly at various changed.

“80 percent of the locations, costs are being covered including by a grant from the Iowa Clean Air AttainWalmart ment Grant Program,” and Buffalo explained Morck.

This left the institu- Wild Wings tions responsible for only paying $11 per student for the entirety of the school year.

This is a significant decrease when compared to the normal fee of $35 for a monthly pass.

Although they will have to pay the full price, the late night bus routes are available to anyone in the Dubuque community. “It’s geared specifically for college students, but it’s open to the public,” said Morck.

Due to the Iowa Department of Transportation, students can now avoid walking up Loras Boulevard’s hill after a night downtown or a late shift at work.

“We hope to see good ridership,” Morck said, “because if we don’t (the Nightrider) won’t be sustainable, and it can’t continue.”

-Message from the President-

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Welcome to a new academic year. It was a pleasure to see and visit with so many of you as we renewed friendships after a busy summer and welcomed a large number of new members to our campus community.

In addition to new people and a new year, we also have a number of new happenings on campus. The most visible of these is the near completion of the parkway at the center of campus. I thank you all in advance for any inconvenience you experience as we complete the first phase of construction, but look forward to the enhancement it will provide around Homecoming.

We begin this year with a number of new programs and opportunities. We now have an academic major in neuroscience. We have two new study abroad options – one in Lisbon, Portugal and the other in Rome, Italy as part of a Loyola University partnership.

Also, in collaboration with the city and local colleges, a new transit

option is being unveiled, the Nightrider.

Know that we will keep bringing about new and innovative opportunities, but we will not sacrifice delivering the strong faith based, academic and cocurricular experiences which serve as our hallmark. We have great people at Loras – access us and don’t be afraid to ask for assistance. We have terrific programs – look into them and find ways to get involved. We believe in you – make good decisions, prioritize and maximize the academic experience for which you are primarily here.

Students, please accept my best wishes for a rewarding and transformative year. Faculty and staff, thank you for all that you do to welcome, challenge, educate and serve our students.

God bless, James E. Collins (’84), President

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Sept. 13, 2012

Loras Parkway: Stage 1 nears completion continued from page 1

photo by JIM NAPRSTEK

Motivational speaker Marc Williams, who first spoke at Loras in April, returned to campus last week due to a connection he felt with the students. This time he brought a former NBA star, Jo Jo White, along for the ride.

Partnering with a legend Motivational speaker brings former NBA star Jo Jo White to campus

by JACK METZ

managing editor/sports editor

In a journey that has elapsed over a sixmonth period, Marc Williams came on a visit to Loras in April to speak of the path that landed him at the top in the marketing world.

However, in some way, Williams never left Loras creating such a connection spiritually with the students, that he realized he had some unfinished searching. He still needed closure on in his relationship with his father.

President Jim Collins, in talking to students last week about the partnership, mentioned how at Loras a little over 60 percent of students participate in one of the 22 NCAA Division III sports that we offer.

Of the 440 NCAA Division III schools in the country, Loras consistently ranks in the top 5 percent of the country aggregate in athletic success.

Even with all that success on the athletic fields, it is not about all the power and the outcomes of how the athletes succeed on the field, but how the students represent

the highest in Christian values, ideals and ethics.

This connection between Loras and Mr. Williams is what landed him back in Dubuque, this time with a few prestigious friends of his to partner with the students on a great opportunity to work with legendary athlete, Jo Jo White.

Jo Jo White was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago. With the odds going against him, he persisted. The doctors underestimated the 7-time NBA All-Star, who went on to conquer the disease.

White is now connecting with Loras students to develop proposals and marketing for White’s non-profit organization that is set to launch next spring. One group of students will be selected following judgment from Mr. White to spend time with him in Boston as a reward to kick off the non-profit organization.

“When you look at this project no matter which group of five ends up winning, and which groups do not, the amazing series of experiences at creating their own attempt at a not-for-profit gives lifelong business skills and lifelong collaborative skills,”

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I cannot imagine everyone in that class not being able to stand up before an employer or grad school and say I am going to bring a lot of value to the table because of this experience.

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said President Collins. “I cannot imagine everyone in that class not being able to stand up before an employer or grad school and say I am going to bring a lot of value to the table because of this experience.”

This opportunity for the students also coincides in perfect timing for the relatively new biography on Jo Jo White, written by author and attorney Mark C. Bodanza.

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Loras Republicans rally around Lange

Students support the Republican candidate for Iowa’s First Congressional District

by HANNAH WAy copy editor

Waves of black and yellow filled the streets of Peosta, IA, during the annual Peosta Days parade last Saturday morning.

Men and women, young and old, decked out in Iowa gear came to celebrate, but a group of Loras students were not there to show their support for Peosta or the Hawkeyes, but for congressional hopeful Ben Lange.

The Loras College Republicans had a strong presence showing support for the Lange group not only for the Peosta Days parade, but also for Dubuque’s Labor Day Parade. Several students walked with Ben Lange, handing out stickers and holding signs in order to show support and raise awareness for Lange’s campaign.

“It was a great opportunity to experience grassroots politics and see the influence that it can have on constituents,” said sophomore Patrick Krieger. “Based on my encounters with Lange, I have noticed and can appreciate his family values and his dedication to conservative principles.

I strongly support his campaign for congress.”

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Being a part of Lange’s campaign has helped me to see that even small contributions can make a difference in supporting a campaign and how important it is to get involved when you really believe in a candidate.

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forty different local parades, has welcomed the Loras College Republicans after meeting the group last spring at Loras, giving the members an opportunity to be a part of the excitement of a campaign.

“Being a part of Lange’s campaign has helped me to see that even small contributions can make a difference in supporting a campaign and how important it is to get involved when you really believe in a candidate,” said sophomore Rachel

Fitzgibbon. “Ben Lange’s energy and enthusiasm, combined with solid ideas that reflect values I hold important, make him a candidate I am proud to support.”

After a close election in 2010, Lange is again running against Democrat incumbent Bruce Braley in Iowa’s 1st district. Braley has held the position since 2007 with wide support from the Democrats. However, the race for Iowa’s 1st picked up where it left off in 2010 with both sides feeling the heat from the opposing party.

“It was an honor to help out the Lange campaign,” said senior and president of the Loras College Republicans Patrick O’Grady.

“As a student, I know Ben is looking out for my future because he believes in an America where we leave things better off for the next generation. He is a new breed of Republican leader, an intellectual conservative concerned with the economic path the country is currently on.”

Lange and Braley will continue to campaign up until Election Day on the 6th of November. In the meantime, both Lange and the Loras College Republicans will continue to build support in the Dubuque area.

room gas meter, which is a larger volume meter. We were able to add the campus center to that line as well, which lowers the gas cost per unit.”

Estimated completion time of phase one is by homecoming. After the concrete is ready for pedestrian traffic, McDermott plans on having a nursery group add foliage and landscaping, depending on weather.

“There’s concern with the nursery people; as you look at landscaping in those areas that are defined for the landscaping, the drought has caused distress to the trees,” McDermott said. “We think it’s getting better, and as soon as the first frost comes, and the trees harden off, we’ll get some trees in to create those landscaping venues.”

After stage one is complete, plans are still up in the air. Loras is still waiting on funding to allow stage two to begin.

Stages 2-4 include renovations to the Physical Plant, which will house an Einstein Bagel shop, a bookstore, and other venues, as well as the construction of a large water feature, welcome center and a security center.

“There are 4 stages to this thing,” McDermott said. “The next stage, depending upon the funding and revenue we can generate, is what happens to the Physical Plant.

It all has to do with giving, and it depends on how much money we can generate to make those kinds of things happen.”

However, for the time being, Loras Parkway is a reality. By the end of Fall, traffic gates will be constructed to keep unauthorized vehicles off the sidewalks.

“There’s no timetable,” McDermott said.

“We hope to continue with the process. Our advancement team is actively pursuing customers who might be interested in participating [in funding the project.] Hopefully it’ll come to pass and we will keep on rolling.”

Much of the funding thus far has generated thanks to the U.S. Department of Transportation and A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Company, along with many private donors, with additional partners continuing to be sought. Assisting the college in facilitating the effort have been the City of Dubuque, East Central Intergovernmental Association and the Iowa Department of Transportation.

When completed, Loras Parkway is envisioned as a tourist attraction, as well as a campus staple. It will be available to community members as well as students as a host for various festivals and attractions, boasting a performance area capable of holding 2,000 spectators.

Information in this article given courtesy of Jodi Cecil, Loras marketing and communications coordinator.

photo by NICK JOOS

News

The Pulse Steve robbins Ph.D

Loras College will be hosting speaker Steve Robbins at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept.

17, in the AWC. Robbins was specifically chosen as this year’s speaker because of his ability to connect with students and demonstrate how to work through even the most difficult situations.

Voting Registration

With the presidential elections coming up, Loras students should log onto www. dubuquecounty.org for information on registration, voting precincts, and absentee ballots.

Women’s lacrosse

Last week, the Midwest Women’s Lacrosse Conference approved the addition of Loras College. The ladies, coached by Emily Goetz, will begin to compete in the spring of 2014 and will spend this upcoming spring on the field preparing to join in the conference.

Flu shots

Loras is once again offering $29 seasonal flu shots.

•Monday, September 24; 2-4 p.m.; ACC Health Center

•Tuesday, September 25; 2-4 p.m.; AWC Athletic Training Room

•Thursday, September 27; 9-11 a.m.; ACC Health Center

campus ministry

For anyone interested in Campus Ministry, this is the last week to sign up online.

Simply log onto OrgSync to receive more information about any of the following:

•Retreats

•Service Trips

•Peace and Justice

•RCIA (Confirmation or Becoming Catholic)

•Worship

•Bible Studies

•Spiritual Direction

campus fest

Congratulations to Dance Marathon, the winner of the $100 Best Table Prize.

Door Prize Winners:

Sarah Leonard

Dulce Moran

John Sevcik

Jerek Pontius

Thole addresses students

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By DANIEL THOLE

student union president

irst of all, I would like to extend a welcome to all new students this year. We are very grateful and excited for you, and we hope to make this the best and most enriching time of your life. I now want to take the time to explain some of our goals for this academic year and continue our goal of transparency to the students we represent. Beginning this past summer, we, the Student Union Executive Board, began meeting and preparing for the school year.

Firstly, we attempted to clean the pub tables. I can tell you I scrubbed as hard as I could, but they are a very difficult task, and the power has moved on from our hands.

Now to the positives! We took a walking tour with President Collins and Mr. John McDermott, the director of the Physical Plant, around campus this summer, and we learned about the future plans of Loras College. I can tell you there is definitely reason to be very optimistic toward our future, and I believe we will start seeing some changes start to occur. If you would ever like to know some of the details, please do not hesitate to email me or stop me on campus. I cannot possibly fit all of the plans into this address, but I would love to tell you about them.

One thing we took away from the tour is a great opportunity to improve certain aspects of our school that we can take into our own hands. Firstly, we are hoping to add plaques in front of all major buildings on campus explaining their significance. Secondly, we hope to improve the area east of the ACC on both sides of the skywalk by “softening” up the area and making it aesthetically pleasing.

Thirdly, we hope to discover ways to have

better hangout areas outside of the residence halls. These are three very attainable goals, and I have great faith that you will see these changes in the spring.

Another main goal for the year is to get all three branches of Student Union cooperating better with each other to enhance the experience of all students on campus. Student Senate, College Activities Board, and the Residence Hall Association make up what is Student Union. Sadly, this is relatively unknown because there has not been effective communication in the past. The leaders of all three branches have been working hard to cooperate with each other, and we are very excited for the future of the Student Union.

The Senate is full of very passionate members this year, and they have been working very hard to achieve their goals. Keep your eyes open for these new events: Culture events on Keane Porch, Punch Cards for Loras athletic events, drama, CAB, arts, and other events to win prizes for attending a number of these events, a cleaner campus for Homecoming, and many others.

Finally, I know there are great concerns about the Pub food changes and selection.

We understand your frustration and we are definitely trying to make your voice heard. We must understand that Loras has signed a one-year deal with Aramark for this new “style” in the Pub. As of now, it is going to be this way for at least this school year. If you are not content with this, keep expressing your opinions and we will keep doing what we can.

Thank you very much for reading. I hope to give you frequent updates via different outlets including this great newspaper. Have a great few weeks and I’ll see you around.

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student life

A Greek return Sigma Phi Epsilon boasts many alumni, including Pres. Collins

By NICK JOOS

executive editor

After a nine-year absence, a Greek fraternity is returning to Loras.

A chapter for Sigma Phi Epsilon, the nation’s largest fraternity, is currently accepting members for participation on Loras’ campus.

The fraternity was last active on campus in 2002, but fizzled out due to a lack of interest. Over the summer, several students decided to regenerate interest in the Greek Life tradition, and is currently looking for “Founding Fathers” for the group, which is a title less than 1 percent of the over 100,000 Sigma Phi Epsilon members around the United States can lay claim.

The fraternity is over a century old, beginning at the University of Richmond in Richmond, VA in 1901. Founded on three principles; virtue, diligence and brotherly love; current founding fathers, juniors Ian Johnson and Pasquale Luz, are looking forward to instilling those ideals into other men on campus, through a series of activities and visits with inspirational and influential people. In fact, President Collins was a member of the fraternity when he was at Loras.

Nick Czeshinski, another junior, and Luz met at the end of last year to discuss the possibility of bringing the fraternity back to campus. Johnson quickly jumped on board.

“Nick got involved right away last semester,” Johnson said. “Tom Barton, the owner of Barton Wealth Management here in Dubuque, who is also our chapter counselor, came in and talked to a class about finances. He came in a threw in a plug about someone bringing a fraternity to Loras and it caught Nick’s attention. That’s how we got here today.”

Their goal is to introduce 30 members within the next few weeks. In order to join, one must have a 2.7 cumulative GPA in college, or a 3.0 in high school, as well as par-

ticipation in one or more extra-curricular activities.

Sigma Phi Epsilon has already approached several CEOs around the area to come and present at Loras, including Tom Yunt, CEO of Woodward Communications, the parent company of the Telegraph Herald.

Johnson said the guest speakers will teach a wide array of lessons to the fraternity members.

“Leadership exercises, time management skills, organizational compensation, resume building,” he said. “They’ll talk to us in regard to future occupations and job opportunities. Our goal is to bring in influential people from outside the Loras bubble.”

But joining the fraternity is more than just learning those life lessons. It’s about community and an interpersonal betterment of oneself.

“It’s also about ‘What will you be able to do in the fraternity?’” said Johnson. “‘How can you make your fellow fraternity brothers’ life at Loras enjoyable?’”

“Greek life here at Loras has had a funny up and down system. In 1992, due to many things that were outside Loras, fraternities and sororities were getting a bad reputation,” said Johnson. “In Dubuque, there was a little bit of that as well. To try and solve that, Loras made it so freshmen could not pledge into a fraternity. After that, numbers died.”

And it turned out to be detrimental to the fraternity.

“Loras, through the late ’80s, had over 300 greek life members on Campus,” Johnson said. “Sig Ep was the only one around after the mid-’90s, until 2002, when the lack of interest got to be too much.”

But now it’s back, and they’re looking for members. The best way is to email either Nick, Pasquale or Ian. Their emails are: Ian.Johnson@loras.edu; Pasquale.Luz@loras.edu; Nicholas.Czeshinski@loras.edu

Williams: Learning the spirit of perseverance continued from page 2 “It’s a unique book, because it’s about the history of that era that he played in and how he helped shape the history in some cases, and how the history shaped him and in his career,” Bodanza said. “The book is great in terms of his ideals as a professional athlete and creating real Christian ideals when he played the sport.

“It is really unique that Marc Williams would call him now while this book is out, while we are trying to catapult him into the Hall of Fame, while his career needs to be revered for what he accomplished on the court, but more importantly what he accomplished off the court.”

The nature of the relationship that was formed to make this opportunity started with Williams and senior student-athlete Franklin Griffin, who led the charge to get Williams here in April.

While Williams was on campus last April, he formed a strong bond with President Collins who offered to mentor him as Williams looks to one day be a college president. He also found a friend in the sports management department chair, Matt Garrett, who extended the offer to Williams to be a guest lector of the sports marketing class and looks to instill lasting learning outcomes of marketing to the students.

“I think they will learn spirit of competition, perseverance, setting goals, how a non-profit

photo by JIM NAPRSTEK

Jo Jo White addresses students at an open discussion table to announce a partnership with Loras. is formed, and learn about various elements of marketing outside the four P’s,” Williams said. “They are going to learn more about the other terminologies that we like to use to articulate what marketing is.”

One day Jo Jo White will get his chance to talk in front of hundreds of thousands of people, at the Hall of Fame inductions, in a Springfield, MA crowd and reflect on his two championship rings as a player, and reputation as an iron man on the court. More importantly he’ll be able to talk about how his basketball career was just the beginning of a journey through his Christian ideals and how one small school in Iowa, though big in academic stature, was able to lay the ground work of a special not-for-profit organization.

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Sept. 13, 2012

Where is Christ in the ‘Christian Right’?

T he “Christian Right.”

If you pay attention to politics and social issues, you’ve probably heard this phrase before, but what does it mean?

Who are the people that comprise of the “Christian Right”?

Many would believe these to be the fiercely rett obbins religious and devout members of Christian society. That statement is accurate to a point, but for all their vocal praise for the Lord Jesus and God Almighty, the values and beliefs of the Christian Right are far from those you’d associate with the teachings of Jesus. The thing to understand when analyzing the Christian Right is that despite their constant oaths of devotion

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to Christianity, God and Jesus are mere figureheads for the real agenda these politically powerful activists look to achieve.

So how is the Christian Right apart from actual Christian teachings? The key factor is that the Christian Right does not base its political agenda in the positive values of Christianity, but on the platform of the Republican Party. The Christian Right is, for the most part, the social wing of the GOP, the basis of their power. They frame many of the GOP positions on issues such as abortion, gay rights, religion in government, schooling and other civil rights causes, but also adapt the GOP stance on legal and economic issues. This makes them highly influential on our personal freedoms, of which they often are looking to restrict.

If you looked at the personal views of Jesus and compared them to the rhetoric and platform of conservative Christian Republicans, you’ll find they not only

“If you looked at the personal views of Jesus and compared them to the rhetoric and platform of conservative Christian Republicans, you’ll find they not only don’t match up, they are radically opposed.”

don’t match up, they are radically opposed.

Jesus was an adamant supporter of the poor, believing those with plenty should give up their belongings to aid those in need. The Christian Right overwhelmingly supports the GOP, which opposes welfare, entitlement expansion and tax increases on the wealthy.

Jesus supported forgiveness and rejected vengeance for crimes. The Christiandominated GOP supports the death penalty much more than Democrats. Even

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when dealing with contested issues like homosexuality, Jesus stood on the moral ground of love and understanding, while conservative Christians oppose anti-gay hate-crime legislation and sharpen their pitchforks.

The truth behind the Christian Right is that Christianity is nothing but a mask for people to pursue their activist goals, which look to undermine our civil liberties. Their hard-right stance against civil rights for gay people and women, their support for imposing religion in the school system and on government property and their vocal intolerance for anyone who isn’t walking the “Christian” line has created a movement whose outlook aims to take America in the direction of a theocratic state. Understanding that Christian Right politics and REAL Christianity have little in common is the first step in confronting this increasingly vocal political movement.

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our future vice president of the United States?

“What did the taxpayers get out of the Obama stimulus?” asks U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, the Republican vice-presidential nominee from Wisconsin.

“More debt. That money eith linn wasn’t just spent and wasted—it was borrowed, spent and wasted.”

How much money do us as Americans waste allowing the federal government in Washington try and solve issues in Dubuque or in any town in the tri-state area? Do Dubuquers know what they need more than the bureaucrats in D.C.?

Paul Ryan is not for dismantling the federal government, but he is for shrinking it.

Ryan was born and raised in Janesville, WI. He has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1998. He has committed the past 14 years of his 42-year life to his state and his country.

Ryan talks about his hometown of Janesville to illustrate a point. A General Motors plant used to employ hundreds of people in Janesville. Now it’s shuttered and hollow. Obama, in a speech in 2008, claimed: “I believe that if our government is there to support you ... this plant will be here for another 100 years.”

Well, it’s still standing, Mr. President, but it’s empty.

Some would argue that Ryan should have sought to allocate more funds to keep the plant afloat, but I don’t think his conscience would have let him deal in the pseudo-capitalism where a government can pick winners. In his own words, “the stimulus was a case of political patronage, corporate welfare, and cronyism at their worst.”

Ryan recognizes the over-extension of our government and seeks to repair it. He wants to provide our generation with a means of retirement. He wants to assure our grandparents good health care. He wants to stabilize our economy and allow for economic growth. Lowering taxes on corporations might shrink the pocket of our federal government, but it will enable American companies to remain competitive in America.

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editorial

Perspective is everything As the leaves begin to turn and footballs fly on Friday night, we settle in for a new semester at Loras. It’s interesting to think we’re that much closer to our educational goals, whether they lie in obtaining a bachelor’s degree, or further.

With our educational fates at the front of our minds, the information flows. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the current events off-campus.

This is especially crucial with an impending presidential election, wars all across the Middle East and hurricane destruction along the Gulf Coast.

And, in the wake of the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, I offer you this. Take a break and try to grasp how far you’ve come.

Close your eyes and remember high school, your days on the playground and your first ice cream cone. Remember the family reunions you dreaded, but now wish you could have back.

It pays to reflect, because in the grand scheme of things, we’re pretty darn lucky.

We have the intellect and ability to attend a topflight college, in a beautiful city, in a state with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation. To fully understand our fortunes, consider this: 3 Nearly a billion people with whom we share this planet are unable to read. And we complain there’s too much reading for classes.

3 Currently there are 2.2 billion children living on Earth. About half of them are impoverished.

And we complain when the POD gets expensive.

3 2.2 million children die each year because

they are not immunized. Loras offers $29 flu shots.

I’m writing this column on a machine that holds literally all the information I could ever need, or want. The music I like can be accessed with a credit card-sized piece of metal. Life, it seems, is pretty darn OK. When the towers fell some 11 years ago, nobody knew what was ahead. The unimaginable tragedy shocked the world, and those ripples still are felt in the homes of the dead, and in the eyes of children who lost one or both parents.

We here at Loras have our issues, sure. There are concerns about the cost of food or the “lack” of options in the Pub. Sometimes the football team loses, or that homework assignment you worked on all night didn’t save properly. And we all have those nice loans waiting for us.

It’s the Lorian’s job to broadcast students’ opinion about campus life, politics, etc. But no matter what we suffer, it pales in comparison to the victims who will never be forgotten.

From the firefighters and rescue heros who lost their lives, to the victims who found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, we realize how fortunate we are.

We’re lucky that our problems are small. We’re lucky to have access to a top-flight education, and we’re lucky to be Duhawks.

Good luck, and have a great year everyone.

— The Lorian staff

Keith Flynn, a senior, is a regular columnist for the Lorian who frequently writes from a Republican-leaning perspective.

Opinion

Help bury trickle-down economics

The Lorian

— A little over the top — Obama and Romney are spending tens of millions of dollars to reach Those few voters in a few battleground states who have not already decided.

So the fate of the country lies with ... who exactly!?!

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Bobby Bauch, a senior public-relations major, is a new columnist for The Lorian who will match wits with Patrick O’Grady by writing from a Democratic perspective.

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n contemporary American politics, the party conventions have been less about nominating a candidate and establishing a platform and more about getting the party’s base revved up for Election Day. The last two weeks have been no exception.

Republican and Democratic delegates from across the country descended on Tampa and Charlotte, respectively, to gorge on the fruits of both conservatism and liberalism, atrick rady respectively.

Because the current political atmosphere is so partisan, many independents are discouraged by what they see on the convention floor. Speakers are rarely interested in reaching across the aisle for legislative compromise, but are rather seeking to energize party faithful. This leaves many swing demographics isolated and ostracized.

Regardless of the fact that most conventions simply preach to the choir, the party meetings are major television draws with ratings that challenge the likes of Eli Manning and Honey Boo Boo. These conventions are a big deal and an opportunity for parties to get their message out.

The Republican National Convention started in the wake of Hurricane Isaac. Meteorological models predicted strong winds and heavy rains to blow through Tampa, but all that blew away was the ruined framework of the 2008 campaign. The lineup did not include the likes of John McCain, Sarah Palin or Ron Paul, but instead emphasized a younger, newer, more intellectual GOP. Chris Christie, Scott Walker, Marco Rubio and Nikki Haley all represent a new age of conservatism, one that is well prepared to take the Republican Party into the 21st century. Republicans envision an alternative future, one not dominated by an overbearing federal government, but one focused on promoting economic growth and individual liberty as an alternative to the failed domestic policies of the Obama Administration.

Republicans illustrated a contrast to the lackluster and disappointing past four years. They succeeded.

The Democratic National Convention tried to change the subject the following week. If a natural storm hit Tampa, a political perfect storm hit Charlotte. Firstly, the national debt, the key issue energizing the “right” since Obama took office, hit a record $16 trillion during the convention. An issue largely ignored by most speakers, paying down the debt, was finally addressed

by Obama in his acceptance speech. Unfortunately for him, his new energy policy is a major part of his deficit-reduction plan. Considering this speech came one year after the heavily government subsidized green-energy company, Solyndra, went belly-up, the president’s promises ring hollow.

ast week, my counterpart, the honorable Mr. O’Grady, commented on a sticker on my laptop. I have a sticker that simply says 2012 on it with the Obama “O” logo in place of the zero. Noticing the wear and tear on the logo and a bit of color run, Patrick commented something to the effect of “look at that sticker, worn and faded just like the economy.” Proud Democrat that I am, the first thing I did was to take obby auch the old one off and purchase a shiny new one. It was time to renew my support for POTUS and, as we have seen this past week at the Democratic National Convention, it’s time for the country to do the same.

Just as my new sticker was inspired by a Republican, the Republican National Convention played no small part in my belief in the Democratic Party. First, nothing could have swayed me more than watching Clint Eastwood talk at an empty chair. Unless someone can find footage of Eva Longoria chatting with a lamp post, that was enough to keep me voting blue.

But that’s just a fragment of what annoyed me about the Republican convention. A fundamental misunderstanding of both the American economy and the people who drive it. The Romney Administration advocates trickle-down economics, a flawed theory that abandons the middle class.

And to honestly think that the effects of the biggest economic collapse since the 1930s would be magically fixed by either party in less than four years is ludicrous coming from anyone. To return to the same economic practices that led to the meltdown is the definition of insanity.

I would be remiss if I did not mention that Bill Clinton’s charisma and the subsequent swooning are the icing on the cake.

The choice is clearly to keep this country in the safe hands of someone at the top who cares about the middle class. As supported by the VEEP, Mrs. Obama, President Clinton and the president himself, the only hope for the continued renewal of this country lies with the people. To have a strong economy requires shared sacrifice: the right not only to control your health, but also to have access to the care that allows you to do so.

The right to love whom you love and marry whom you want to marry.

The point of Barack Obama’s presidency has always been renewal. It’s more than renewing Barack Obama’s tenure as president. It’s certainly more than renewing a sticker. It’s about renewing faith in this country and the people in it.

Bauch to the Future

Sept. 13, 2012

illustration by AYUSH SUBEDI

Have It Our Way

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Patrick O’Grady, a senior political-science major, is a regular columnist who writes about political issues from a Republican perspective.

By John Clark

Editorial staff executive editor Nick JOOs managing editor and sports editor JACK METZ news editor MARY AGNOLI features editor

COLIN HALBMAIER

graphic illustrator AYUSH SUBEDI photo editor KeLSEY BERGAN advertising manager Kevin Harlander copy editors K.T. Heidorn Andrea berns hannah way Matt Koch moderator TIM MANNING

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Features

By colin halbmaier features editor

If you’ve paid any attention to the world of music, then chances are that you know that one of today’s hottest songs isn’t coming from Taylor Swift or Skrillex, but a little-known South Korean singer by the name of PSY. His hit single, Gangnam Style, appeared on YouTube on July 15, and has taken the world by storm, reaching the number one position on YouTube with nearly 150 million views within two months.

But for all it’s popularity, few people are familiar with what the meaning of Gangnam Style actually is. The song is almost entirely made up of Korean, with the only English lyrics being “sexy lady.”

The song itself refers to a district of Seoul, the capital of South Korea, by the name of Gangnam. In this particular area, people are known to be considered hip and trendy, wearing the latest in fashion and living a luxurious lifestyle. PSY himself compares Gangnam to Beverly Hills. He goes on to say that while the people are calm and collected during the day, the city turns into a party once night falls. The scenes throughout the video are various (and unexpected) locations within Gangnam, including a boat floating on the river, a bathroom stall, and an outdoor yoga session.

“Oppa” is a Korean word meaning “a female’s older brother,” but modern day slang has reduced it to refer to a husband or boyfriend. Literally translated, the story’s most memorable phrase, “oppan Gangnam style” means “your big brother is Gangnam style.”

The video is filled with short appearances by a number of Korean stars.

In the beginning of the video, five-year-old Huang Min-woo performs a short dance after being spotted by PSY during an episode of Korea’s Got Talent. A comedian by the name of Yoo Jae-Suk drives up in a red convertible mid-way through the video and challenges PSY to a dancing duel. The young woman in the final scenes of the video is a member of a Korean girl band named 4Minute.

Numerous other pop stars make an appearance throughout the video, some of which require a careful eye to see.

A majority of Americans are unfamiliar with the media and culture of Korea, a trend which has slowly been changing since the dawn of the Korean Wave, a period of time starting in the 1990s during which Korean culture began to leak into America. A large part of Gangnam Style’s success came from sharing by American celebrities through platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. PSY himself has made an appearance at Dodger Stadium during a game against the Giants. He appeared on the stadium’s widescreen and performed the famous “horse dance” in front of nearly 50,000 excited fans.

Gangnam Style’s success is yet another example of cultures being blended between countries. While PSY has certainly found incredible success in America with Gangnam Style, there are many others looking to do the same. Soon it will only be a matter of time before the lines of culture are blurred entirely, and success stories like PSY’s will be a common occurrence.

By henry song

special to the lorian

Welcome back Duhawks! I hope you all had a wonderful summer. While I was working and studying in this summer, I started thinking about the things that I have to do before I graduate from Loras.

When I made the list, I told my fellow Duhawks about it and they told me the things that I had to add in this list. The Duhawks thought it would be a good idea if I share it in the Lorian. Seniors, if you guys did not complete it, you have one more year to finish it. First-Years, it will help you guide to have an excellent four years. Here is the list: 1. Be a dancer in the Dance Marathon.

2. Attend UNICEF Salsa Night.

3. Be an executive member in any organization.

4. Complete Miracle Mile.

5. Have a class with Dr. Kohl.

6. Study Abroad for a Semester.

7. Internship.

8. J-Term Abroad.

9. Take more than two J-Terms.

10. Take a random class that is not related to your major or requirement classes.

11. Scream in the library during the finals week.

12. Go to Salsa’s on Wednesdays.

13. Free coffee in the library on Thursday mornings.

14. Attend at least seven different speakers in a year.

15. Eat Grilled Chicken Wrap.

16. Take an 8 a.m. class.

17. Go to Gin Rickey’s on Thursday nights.

18. Take a class in every one of Loras’ buildings.

19. Eat at the international dinner.

20. Attend at least seven different organization meetings in four years.

21. Eat Michelle’s eggs at breakfast.

22. Live on-campus and off-campus.

23. Visit Picket St. after 11 p.m.

24. Eat gyros at Zoro’s.

25. Duhawk support Duhawks.

26. Take an afternoon class.

27. Take only 12 credits during senior year.

28. Go to Fat Tuesday’s on Tuesday nights.

29. Room with a Foreigner.

30. Go on service trip.

31. Attend mass at least once in CTK. 32. Drive U-Car-Share.

33. Date a Duhawk.

34. Go to a Homecoming game.

35. Go to Karaoke Night.

36. Meet Jose Ortiz.

37. Contribute for the Senior Gift.

38. Dress up like a Dewey.

39. Make at least ten connections with alumni.

40. Vote at least once in the Presidential Election.

41. Slide on the Beckman Hill when it snows.

42. Take a gym class.

43. Know who Kevin O’Brien is.

44. Write your name after it snows in the Rock Bowl.

45. Ask new people where they are from, if they say “Chicago” ask them where actually in Illinois.

46. Intramural Champion.

47. No drinking tickets.

48. Breakfast with the President.

49. Be part of the Student Union.

50. Take nap in the library.

51. Go to Buzz Sutherland’s comedy show.

52. Walk to Illinois.

53. Learn a music instrument.

54. Work in the Cafeteria or PUB. 55. Make a memes page.

56. See Paul Ortuba in the Cafeteria.

57. Duhawk support Duhawks.

By kaY paul staff writer

special to the lorian

With having absolutely no experience in canoeing, I sat immersed in a river bend with our canoe stuck on top of a rock. Worst-case scenario: sophomore Anna Speltz and I had managed to flip ourselves around so that we were also backwards. What had I gotten myself into?

CAB organized a canoeing trip last Saturday, Sept. 8. I headed over to Keane parking lot for the ride to McDonough Canoe Rental in Monticello, IA. The morning had started out as planned. We headed out early to this popular destination by advance reservation only via phone number. Nervousness and excitement filled the air as the group, some getting lost along the way, eventually made their way there.

After signing off on a waiver, I made my way towards the water, relieved to see clear weather. Hesitantly, I hopped into the canoe. For the unexpected — the 7.8 miles of the Maquoketa River — I recommend dressing in layers, bringing plenty of water, and leaving valuables in the car so they do not get wet if you plan on making this trip.

The river was extremely low as my fellow Duhawks and I navigated around rocks, sand bars and tree logs. The water was clear enough to see minnows skirting about. Expecting to get out of the canoe, as Speltz recollects, “You’re going to get wet.”

Luckily, we forced ourselves off of the rock.

“But be prepared to wear shoes that you can get wet.”

As we bopped along the seemingly never-ending river, we followed its snake-like twists and turns as the sun reached its climax. I guessed the time. The trees and boulders surrounded us as the ripples revealed the reflected clouds in the water, mirroring image of the sky.

Continuing at our own speed, the current swept us downstream.

With the distant echoes of Duhawk pride around us, we finally came upon the final destination: the pictured rocks. Docking with a ker-plunk, we had plenty of time to soak in the sun.

“I would love to do this again,” sophomore Michael Karasch said with a grin as we waited to head back to Loras.

You can enjoy CAB events too. Don’t have a car? No problem.

Look forward to CAB’s next event: the Cubs vs. Cardinals game on Saturday, Sept. 22; the ticket and bus fee is $20. Whether the event is happening on campus or off, become involved and make time to explore your surroundings.

By andrea berns staff writer

I reach the top as a crippled woman and watch my life from afar

above a blanket of fog and mist.

I descend into sunshine, stretch my young limbs, and run off in search of kettle corn.

It’s Getting HOT In Here!

By kaY paul

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This summer, Kevin Harlander’s major was wild land firefighting for the State of Oregon Department of Forestry. However, when he’s not playing with fire, Kevin is a junior from St. Paul, Minnesota studying public relations with a minor in biology here at Loras College. He has always had an interest in wildlife conservation and its organizations such as Ducks Unlimited. While in high school, Kevin was told by his aunt and uncle that he should come visit them in Oregon and witness the work that they did, which was wildland firefighting. He appreciated everything the firefighters were doing for the environment and for other people. He applied two summers ago and was accepted.

His second summer with the State of Oregon Department of Forestry was filled with much excitement. Kevin was a rookie firefighter who would, along with the other firefighters, analyze the wildfire and then suppress it usually by digging a sort of trench around the fire and then putting it out with water. The work was long and hard, sometimes working 20 hour days and having to drink 3-4 gallons of water.

“This job pushes your body to the limit,” stated Kevin. “It’s a “fine line between being aggressive [with the fire] and being safe.” One of the fires even came close to a ranch cabin, but the intelligence and perseverance of the firefighters kept the fire away from the house.

Many people can see how dangerous this job is, but it gives Kevin an “adrenaline rush,” and nothing else can match that. He also met to many amazing people from New Mexico to Alaska. He was “surrounded by people who are very, very driven and very, very in love with what they do,” and that’s something to smile about.

After graduation, Kevin plans to continue with wildlife conservation and would love to continue fighting fires “as long as the body is willing.”

Sept. 13, 2012

By hannah way copy editor

Where else in the world are you going to see hundreds of bishops wearing rain panchos other than a Eucharistic Congress? This summer I was blessed enough to go to the 50th Annual Eucharistic Congress in Dublin, Ireland with a group of seven other students and Dr. Cochran and Dr. Koch. The purpose of this trip, organized by Dr. Waldmeir, was to study the differences and similarities between the 2012 congress and the 1932 congress also held in Dublin.

The weeklong congress took place in June, and despite complications in the airports, we all arrived in Dublin, ready for anything.

During the congress, the group of us were able to listen to talks on topics ranging from economics to Natural Family Planning, Mary to the new mass translations. Ultimately though, the Congress was centered on the source and summit of the Catholic Church—the Eucharist. We were able to celebrate mass with bishops from around the world, and we were also able to participate in a Eucharistic procession around part of the city of Dublin.

This trip was significant for a few different reasons. First, we were able to experience the Catholic Church in a way we had never experienced it before: a Catholic Church that had both an intellectual and spiritual tradition. Second, we were able to see the Catholic Church, in a country where it has experienced some turbulence, work to build itself up once more. But ultimately, I think what was most exciting was to see the universality of the Church—something we so often talk about—at its best.

Hint: This is Kevin O’Brien.

Medical Mystery at Mayo Clinic

By TAYLOR LANCASTER

The Lorian

Solving a medical mystery at the age of 23 was something Nora Gillman would have only dreamed of. But this past summer, it became a reality.

Gillman is in her last year of Athletic training here at Loras College and is from Prophetstown, Illinois. Last year, Nora was told of an internship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Her application process began in November of 2011 along with hundreds of other applicants fighting for the same position. The process was long and nerve-racking as she received her first letter congratulating her making the top 10, then the top 6, then the top 4, and finally being accepted for one of the two internships in March of 2012. It was a remarkable feeling being accepted into the program because it’s always a “fight to the top for athletic trainers,” as Nora puts it.

Gillman worked in sports medicine and helped treat patients with sports-related injuries. She completed surgery observations, scrubbing in and wearing a full face mask, and witnessed knee replacements and ACL surgeries. She was even able to acquire her own patient, a 16-year-old girl who had a shoulder injury. Multiple doctors could not figure out what was wrong until her parent came to Gillman at Mayo. She located the problem and helped the 16-year-old with strength therapy. To this day, the 16-year-old tennis player has no more shoulder pain.

“Loras prepared me very well and provided the foundation for what I needed to know and to keep up with the doctors,” states Nora with a smile. She is so pleased with her experience at Mayo and states that she “couldn’t have done this without the help of Loras.”

After graduation, Nora plans to continue to be an athletic trainer and help others the way she helped her very first patient this summer.

Your Career

Julie Uhrman and her team of developers had an idea for a revolutionary new gaming console.

They had the designs and the inspiration, but what they lacked was money. To get started, they figured they would need no less than $950,000 — not exactly bake sale money. Without the funding, how could they possibly realize their dream of creating something great?

Like many people looking to bring something new to the world, Julie turned to Kickstarter to appeal to the masses. She believed that her idea was something the world wanted — but would they be willing to hand over some money to make it happen? It was 8:44 a.m. when Julie submitted her project to the community. Twenty-four hours later, the OUYA team had raised over $2.5 million — and the money was still coming in.

OUYA is just one example of the groundbreaking success stories people are seeing with Kickstarter. The service, which debuted in 2009, allows ordinary people who have an idea — but not the funding – to pitch their product to the Kickstarter community. Projects range from t-shirt designs to dance festivals, 3D printers to virtual reality glasses, and everything in-between.

Some projects require only a few hundred dollars, while others ask for more than $1 million, but they all have up to 60 days to make it happen.

By COLIN HALBMAIER features editor

Backers (people who give money to projects) don’t offer funding free of charge, however.

Kickstarter requires each project to offer incentives for funding at various tiers. When a backer of OUYA pledged at least $100, they were promised an OUYA on its launch day.

If they didn’t feel like pledging that much, there were other rewards at $10 and $25, not to mention bigger rewards at pledges up to $10,000. While some people offer pre-orders and limited edition items as incentives for funding, others take a crazier route. Penny Arcade, which was raising money to eliminate ads from their site, promised that one of its creators would “shout out your name as he chases a duck” for a pledge of $1, in addition to being listed on the site’s “Supported By” page.

Another project, which involved sending objects into space, promised to launch a piece of paper with your name as thanks for supporting it.

OUYA isn’t the only project to have reached viral status. Pebble, a smartwatch designed to work with your smartphone, reached their $100,000 funding goal in 27 hours, and ended up with over $10 million by the end of their campaign. A group called Oculus, which is working to produce affordable virtual reality glasses, finished their campaign at the beginning of the month with nearly $2.5 million. With over $291 million pledged by users since the site’s conception in 2009, there seems to be no shortage of funding for budding entrepreneurs.

That’s not to say that every project is successful. Ultimately, campaigns launched on Kickstarter only have a 43.9% success rate out of nearly 70,000 projects. Dance, theater, and music have the highest success rates, but film, video, and music see the most projects launched.

Funding for a project only takes place when a

project is successful, leaving $36 million returned to backers due to failed attempts. Fortunately for developers, they can launch their project multiple times if at first they don’t succeed.

Kickstarter has come under scrutiny as of late for their inability to guarantee that developers follow through on their projects. They say that backers pledge their money at their own discretion, and that there have been instances where unforeseen circumstances arise that prevent projects from reaching fruition. That hasn’t deterred backers, however - $18 million is currently pledged for projects still seeking success.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, services like Kickstarter are making it easier for even an ordinary person to realize their dreams. With careful planning and thoughtful outreach to the community, Kickstarter has given wings to projects that could potentially revolutionize the world, all without going through the big corporations that seem to rule the industry today. Whether it’s doing research in space or publishing a book, there’s no doubt that the projects we see today could drastically change the world forever.

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This week at L o r a s • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Friday, September 14 Women’s Soccer (Augsburg College), 5 p.m.

Men’s Soccer (Augsburg College), 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 15 Women’s Tennis (Augustana College), 10 a.m.

Football (Augustana College), 6 p.m.

Sunday, September 16 Men’s Soccer (Malacalester College), 12 p.m.

Women’s Soccer (Malacalester College), 2:30 p.m.

Mass (Christ the King Chapel), 8 p.m.

Monday, September 17 Habitat for Humanity (ACC Concourse), 11-1 p.m.

Hope 4 Africa (ACC Concourse), 4-6 p.m.

Mass (Christ the King Chapel) 5:15 p.m.

Dance Marathon Informational Meeting (Ballroom), 9 p.m.

Tuesday, September 18 Peace and Justice (ACC Concourse), 11-1 p.m.

The Alliance (ACC Concourse), 4-6 p.m.

LEAF (ACC Concourse), 4-6 p.m.

Mass (Christ the King Chapel), 5:15 p.m.

Catholic Worker Farm Bonfire (LaMotte, IA), 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 19 Dance Marathon (ACC Concourse), 11-1 p.m.

Social Work Club (ACC Concourse), 4-6 p.m.

Women’s Tennis vs. University of Dubuque, 4:15 p.m.

JV Volleyball (Wartburg), 6:00 p.m.

Men’s Soccer (University of Wisconsin-Platteville), 7 p.m.

Volleyball (Wartburg College), 7:30 p.m.

Candlelight Vigil (Starts outside the LMAC, ends at Christ the King), 8 p.m.

Mass (Christ the King Chapel), 9:00 p.m.

P i ct u re Pe r f e ct #DuTalk What did you do this summer?

Garrett Hebel I studied abroad in Spain for my Spanish major!

One of the best things I have ever done!

Jeffrey Kasel Over the summer I vacationed in Italy and got to play some tennis over there too! Which was fun, because I’m a tennis fanatic!

Thomas Fluegel I received my degree in custodial arts, so now I am a certified custodian - also known as a janitor.

Paul Deeter, senior, poses in front of the camera for Chuck Warren, junior, at this week’s Campus Fest.

What You (Don’t) Need To Know

Meme of the Week

credit to Connor Levenhagen

Good Guy Jesse James - While sheltering at a farmhouse, Jesse James offered the widow living there $1,400 to pay off the tax collector.

When the man came to claim her taxes, Jesse hid outside as the woman paid her debt. When the collector left, Jesse robbed him of the money and rode off.

No Hate In Canada - Members of the Westboro Baptist Church have specifically been banned from entering Canada due to hate speech.

Fresh Prince of the Matrix - Will Smith was originally offered the role of Neo in the Matrix movies. He turned down the part in favor of Wild Wild West.

Growing Pains - When we mow the lawn, the freshly-cut smell is actually the grass’ distress call.

The Dog’s Life - If your dog needs a kidney transplant, it’s legal in the United States to take one from a stray. However, you must adopt the stray in the process, so two lives are saved instead of one.

Best Kept Secrets - WD-40 is not patent protected. If it was, then they would be forced to reveal their secret ingredients.

King of Bluetooth - The name “Bluetooth” comes from the Danish King Harald Blayand, who ate enough blueberries to stain his teeth. The Bluetooth logo is a combination of the king’s initials.

Can’t Get Away - In Germany, many nursing homes have several fake bus stops outside to prevent confused senior citizens from wandering off.

Sources: Futility Closet, Wikipedia, io9, Dog Channel, the IACP

Artist of the Week

J e s s i c a Ja n d e r n oa

Jessica Jandernoa, born into a family brimming with creativity, has been an artist since her earliest days. She remembers vividly the days spent in the art center built into her family’s basement, where she spent many a day with her siblings doing crafts with her mother and grandmother, who was also a painter. Of all the art she studies, she enjoys drawing faces the most. While she admires abstract art, portraits are among her favorite activities.

Her high school AP Art teacher, Dr. Bliss, served as one of her many inspirations, giving her plenty of encouragement and constructive criticism. Her sister has also been an inspiration in her life, as she values the support of her family in her work.

At Loras, Jessica is studying art as a minor. While she doesn’t feel that it’s something she’ll take into the workforce, she loves the subject too much to let it go. She studied under Tom Jewell-Vitale last semester, and found the transition from brush to pencil to be a welcome challenge.

This Friday, Sept. 14, she will be teaming up with Kalli Olberding and Mark Fruentebella for Art Slam, a competition at the Voices Warehouse where teams of three work together to create a painting in an hour-and-a-half. The prize for the best piece is $1000. The team has never done something like this before, but welcome the challenge with open arms.

Christopher Brom I climbed to the top of Long’s Peak (14,255 ft) in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Joel Pohland Jack Doyle, Lacy Smith, Monica Shaffer, and Gina Dacy and I all played in the pit of the rising star theatre company’s production of Hairspray.

Ben Minnis I hosted my second annual fundraiser, Party in the Park, in my hometown, Batavia, Illinois. Together, we raised nearly $10,000 for Suicide Prevention Services.

Rebecca Suckow I had a great experience this summer at an internship in Estes Park, Colorado. I worked at a health and physical therapy clinic full-time for 14 weeks.

Anna Wernimont I worked with Boys & Girls Club of Story County this summer and had an incredible and enjoyable learning experience.

Melissa Kula This summer I worked on the Naval Base in Rota, Spain. I worked through a program called Camp Adventure teaching swimming lessons to the children on base.

Eileen Torpy Myself, Alyssa Schroeder, Miranda Heiar, and Breanna Oxley attended the Dance Marathon Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA. We got together with over 90 other schools and leadership from the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to strengthen our Dance Marathon program, and we brought home the Organizational Innovation Award.

Elizabeth Schultz I worked in Cary, NC for John Deere in the Turf division. I was with tactical marketing for attachments.

Easton Kuboushek I successfully completed a Public Affairs Internship with DuPont Pioneer, the largest hy-bred seed company in the world.

I was one of 14 interns out of 150 total interns to be recognized for outstanding efforts.

mind and soul

An introduction from Fr. Gross By fr. RObert Gross associate chaplain

Hey everybody!

I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself to those on campus that I have not had the pleasure of meeting in person. My name is Fr. Gross, and I am the new Associate Chaplain as well as Vice Rector of the St. Pius X Seminary here at Loras.

I am a Loras graduate from the class of 2002. I have been sent here to be an instrument of Christ’s presence through the preaching, sacraments, and walking with you in your walk with the Lord.

The potential of a Catholic college campus is great, and I want to offer some wisdom from St. Benedict that can bring to light that potential. At one point in the Rule, St. Benedict advises how an Abbot (leader of the monastery) should seek counsel from the community. He says, “Whenever any important business has to be done in the monastery, let the Abbot call together the whole community and

state the matter to be acted upon. Then, having heard the brethren’s advice, let him turn the matter over in his own mind and do what he shall judge to be most expedient. The reason we have said that all should be called for counsel is that the Lord often reveals to the younger what is best.”

St. Benedict says in a community that encompasses from young to old, many times the Lord reveals his wisdom in young people. That’s what college can be for you! In the exchange with professors, with the Catholic Intellectual tradition, and the Spiritual Tradition of the Church you are formed while at the same time you, the students, remind the whole campus about the need to truly believe in the words of Jesus, “For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.” (Mark 10:27) Now is the time to reach and strive for the Ideal of Christ! You have that desire in you.

My prayer is that I can help you develop that desire to serve and to make the world truly better.

So I hope you have a wonderful year, and I hope to meet many of you over the course of the year.

Boydology

The Lorian is continuing a column by Dr. Mike Boyd, our campus counselor.

He is the director of the Counseling Center. Here he will answer student questions concerning anything that relates to keeping it together while doing this crazy thing called college.

These were left over questions from last spring. Send questions or comments to Dr. Mike, Loras mailbox 100, or to the email address below.

Can’t Take Tests

Hey Mike, I freak out during tests, and forget a lot of what I know. I’m worried that I’ll never make it through school at this rate. Am I just not cut out for academics?

-Don’t Wanna Fail Mike says: It is common for all of us to experience anxiety during testing situations. Some anxiety is helpful, as it provides energy and concentrated focus. Too much anxiety, as you well know, is debilitating. Anxiety does not discriminate; it visits those who are intelligent and motivated for success as much as or more so than those with less ability or motivation.

Anxiety can build on itself unless one learns strategies to contain it. Usually it is some form of worrying about worrying that increases the anxiety into the debilitating range.

Once we have a bad experience with a test, we can develop an anticipation of becoming over anxious, worrying that one will “freak out,” further increasing anxiety, again making it more likely that anxiety will increase into the obstructive range.

That is how the system goes wrong. To fix it find a good relaxation technique (i.e. deep breathing, visualization, success imagery) that works for you and practice it until it becomes second nature. It can help you contain your anxiety before it mushrooms into the unhealthy range. Other methods, such as stopping how you might be using catastrophic thoughts (“I’m going to fail everything!” or even your suggestion. “I’m not cut out for this.”) and replacing them with more self-enhancing thoughts – like an athlete psyching-up before a race - can be helpful.

Your advisor, instructor or the Counseling Center can help with any of these if you continue to have trouble.

Loss of Pet

I’m a little embarrassed about this, but I’ve just been devastated this week because my dog of 15 years died last week. I’ve been sad and crying my eyes out all week. I’ve been trying to hide it and get over it because I don’t want people to think I’m silly for crying over a dog. But it’s getting harder and harder to hide how I feel. My friends are asking, “what’s wrong?” and I don’t know what to say. What should I do?

-Dog Lover Mike says: One of my best friends is a veterinarian. She said that she often sees hard, old farmers, who she is sure haven’t a tear in their bodies, fall apart when their dogs die.

There is nothing to feel silly or embarrassing over. Quite the contrary, it is natural to be devastated by the loss of someone who has been so close to you for 15 years.

Sometimes a death is even more devastating when it is a pet that you have lived with, loved, and grown up with, and who, unlike many humans, has only returned loyalty.

Your grief is very natural and you should let yourself grieve in whatever way feels natural to you. Express your feelings, cry, be angry, remember the good times, and find some way to say good-bye. Find a friend who has a pet, and you will likely get much relief from sharing your feelings and stories of your dog with someone who will understand. And don’t feel rushed to “get over it” just because someone might think your loss is insignificant. You spent 15 years with your dog and will likely need more than just a week to say good-bye.

E-mail questions to Michael.Boyd@loras.edu. The identities of the senders will be kept confidential.

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From the Seminary

From doubt to faith

By Trevor Chicoine st. pius x seminary

Nearly everyone at some point in their journey of faith has doubts.

In fact, even the apostle Thomas is famous for his so called doubt and needed the aid of the other apostles and even Christ himself to return him from doubt to faith. Just like Thomas, sometimes we need the help of others along our faith journey to return us from doubt to faith. This is the premise of the Christ our Life Regional Catholic Conference which will be held again Sept. 22 and Sept. 23 in Des Moines.

Christ our Life is a wonderful opportunity to renew and re-energize our faith. I had the privilege of attending the conference two years ago. Among others, Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments in Rome, delivered a powerful series of talks on the Eucharist. Matthew Kelly also delivered a wonderful talk about renewing our faith in the Church and putting our faith into practice in our daily lives.

This year, Christ our Life returns

to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

Speakers this year include Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of San Antonio, Allen Hunt a former Mega-Church pastor, Immaculee Ilibagiza a Rwandan genocide survivor, and John Pridmore former London gangster, among others.

In a recent letter to the clergy of the Diocese of Des Moines, our Bishop wrote, “Inspiration and enlivening of the faith were the nearly universal outcomes of the 2010 Christ our Life version. Parishioners returned to their home parishes strengthened in their faith and commitment.” Bishop Pates has highly encouraged attendance at the Conference, especially for young adults. So if you are ready for a chance to renew your faith, I encourage you to consider taking a drive down to Des Moines. The conference begins with Holy Mass at 9 a.m. Saturday the 22nd and ends with Holy Mass at noon Sunday. For those who might be interested more information can be found at www.christourlifeiowa.com.

As Cardinal Arinze said two years ago Christ our Life promises to be “food for our searching souls!”

Knights looking for new members

By JACOB CLAy grand knight

Would you be interested in joining an organization that supports you in your physical and spiritual needs? Join a brotherhood of 1.8 million Catholic men worldwide. Join an organization that has, for 130 years, been a safety net for the widow and orphan, and has taken the lead in countless charitable causes at the local, national, and international level. Join the Knights of Columbus; this is the greatest religious organization for Catholic men. The only necessities that you must have in order to join this great community of men are that you must be an adult male (18+), and a practicing Catholic. You don’t have to look far to join, we have a council right here at Loras College which is the state of Iowa’s greatest college council.

Knights are all about being chivalrous

towards our ladies, and lifting our fellow men up be they knights or not.

This year as a council, we are preparing to host our annual “Night with a Knight” auction, where the knights at Loras College participate in an event which vocalizes to the community that gentlemen still exist on campus and that chivalry is not dead.

The proceeds from this event go to the Teresa House which supports single mothers. Also coming up this year, the Columbus Squires tri-state convention will be here at Loras College. It is an honor that we get to show off our beautiful campus to these future knights. We are also planning on many other great things this year. So if you’re interested in becoming a knight contact me at jacob.clay@loras.edu Join this spiritual brotherhood and expect to do great things as a Knight of Columbus.

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Sports

Sept. 13, 2012

Volleyball

Women’s Golf

Loras battles at competitive UW-P tourney

Potts leads way to 3rd-place finish in Pella

Duhawks started conference play on Wednesday and look to add a victory against Wartburg on Friday

Potts, Jackson and Simonson grab top-15 finishes at Central College Fall Invite

By RYAN BINSFIELD

By Danny Zeets

staff writer

staff writer

Heading into the UW-Platteville tournament the Duhawks were coming off a strong performance in the Augustana Viking Classic, where they exited with a record of 3-1.

Against the competition at the UWPlatteville tournament Loras did not fare as well, dropping four matches over the weekend.

On Friday, the Duhawks took the court against the home team, UW-Platteville. It was a slow start as the team dropped game one, 25-12 and game two, 25-19. But the Duhawks fought back in game three, battling to the end, but lost 30-28. Senior Regan Riley led the team with 10 kills for the match, while sophomore Micaela Mertens collected 13 digs.

The Duhawks then moved on to face St. Norbert. Once again, the team played tough, but just couldn’t come out on top. They lost three straight matches, 25-19, 25-15 and 25-21. Riley led the team again in kills with 10, but had some help from senior Kenzie Goedken who had six kills and five digs.

Day two of the tournament put the Duhawks back on the court against the Edgewood College Eagles. Once again, the team worked to stay in the game. A solid defensive effort was led by sophomore Michaela Mertens who had 14 digs.

Sophomores Shawn Rielly and Kara Grant contributed with 11 digs in the match. Despite that effort, the team lost all three matches, 27-25, 25-18 and 2517. Senior Cassie Crabill had four kills for the Duhawks.

The team ended the tournament with a solid match against Ripon. After dropping the first two games, 25-17 and 2522, the Duhawks rallied and won the next two games, both with a score of 25-17.

Unfortunately, Loras came up short in the tie-breaking fifth set, losing 1511. Goedken led the team with 18 kills and Mertens turned out another great defensive effort with 16 digs.

After the road trip, the Duhawks fell to 3-6 overall going into Wednesday night’s contest versus the University of Dubuque. Loras will be back on the court next Wednesday when they face off against Wartburg on its home court.

update for Volleyball Overall Record 3-6 5th in the IIAC Upcoming Schedule n Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. @ Wartburg College

n Friday, Sept. 21, at 4:00 p.m., @ Wheaton College (Wheaton Thunder Invitational)

n Friday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m. versus North Central College @ Wheaton College (Wheaton Thunder Invitational)

n Saturday, Sept. 22, at 10:00 a.m. versus Cornell College and @ 12:30 p.m. versus UD @ Wheaton College (Wheaton Thunder Invitational)

contributed by LEAH SEDELLE CHAPMAN

New inductees to the Athletics Hall of Fame (from left): Kim Schroeder, Matt Rivera, Jenny Herting, and Jim Brophy. Not shown is Carl Burbach, another inductee.

Loras welcomes 5 new members into Hall of Fame

By Jack Metz

managing editor/sports editor

Not much more needed to be said as the five newest inductees into the Loras College Athletics Hall of Fame stood on the turf of the Rock Bowl on Saturday.

Stories were told about each former student-athlete who walked out of Loras, possibly knowing they were not going to play competitive sports anymore, but ready to cement their legacy through opportunities opened to them with their rich education from Loras.

This year’s inductees were Jim Brophy, class of 1996 who excelled in wrestling; Carl Burbach, football student-athlete from the class of 1952; Jenny (Richey) Herting from the class of 1999 and cross country and track and field student athlete; Matt Rivera, a 1986 graduate who participated in football and baseball; and Kim Schroeder, a class of 1989 graduate who played volleyball and softball.

To go along with the prestigious honor of the Hall of Fame, these five made up the 30th annual induction class.

“The day was terrific. These five members were honored for their contributions on and off the athletic competitive stage,” said Athletic Director Bob Quinn. “During the course of those 30 years, we have honored 143 individuals and 3 teams. This group represents the finest that the Loras College community has to offer. Honoring and respecting our past is a crucial task as we move forward and attempt to grow and get better.”

For four seasons on the mat, Jim Brophy built the best career of any wrestler under head coach Randy Steward, including three individual IIAC titles. For 12 years, he remained the most winning wrestler (122) to wear a Loras singlet.

A double major in finance and economics followed by an MBA from Keller School of Management, he is one who takes pride in his time at Loras.

“It is all about the people who stand behind the award. It’s the professors, the coaches, and all the people that came before me that make up Loras,” said Brophy. “It’s the tradition, it the Loras experience that I loved, it is hard to tell people unless you have been here.”

Carl Burbach played in a time before 300plus pound lineman and 4,000 yard passers, and even showed his athleticism, playing two games in one weekend due to conference issues at the time.

Burbach was a part of 24 wins in his career, including three seasons above the .500 mark and some of the highest scoring teams in the program’s history, reaching the 20-point plateau 21 times.

Individually, Burbach earned All-Iowa Conference first team honors as well as an All United Press Little College Honorable Mention All-American and an All-Catholic Honorable Mention All-American.

Jenny Herting, who has shown superior effort in both charitable and civic opportunities,

began that superior effort as an athlete setting records, achieving All-American honors, AllIIAC honors, and cemented her legacy with a Most Valuable Runner honor from the IIAC in cross country and track.

Herting also dominated in the classroom, where she was a member of the All-Iowa Conference Academic team each year she was eligible and made the cut on for Loras College’s Honor Roll in each of her eight semesters.

She also was recognized by the United States cross country coaches and was a 1999 member of the CoSida GTE Academic All-America team.

She gained a post-graduate scholarship and was a nominee for the NCAA ‘Woman of the Year’ in 1999, she now has turned her Sports Science degree into a master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the Mayo School of Health Sciences.

Matt Rivera left with two receiving records and five kickoff return records for the football team, scoring 16 touchdowns in his senior season. He built a baseball career on speed, defense, and very productive swinging of the bat, topping out with a .471 batting average during his junior season. He was a NAIA AllDistrict selection in both sports, but it the continuation of another mission is what he will be most remembered for.

Rivera finished with a degree in Physical Education with a minor in history from Loras College. He has also been awarded an Excellence in Education teacher award. He is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and has contributed to mission trips in Guatemala and the Dominican Republic.

“Each one of the people that speak at the HOF dinner and banquet are just so appreciative of the education and opportunities they get from Loras College,” said football coach Paul Mierkiewicz. “I’ll beat it into the wall, but I certainly understand exactly where they are coming from because a degree from Loras opens so many doors for so many people and they have been perfect examples.”

Kim Schroeder was able to dominate on the volleyball court and softball diamond in her time at Loras College. The skill set to lead a volleyball program in digs, be a threat on offense, and display steady leadership is a unique one. To bring similar leadership skills and a threatening bat to the field general position of catcher — and do so while building an All-Iowa Conference career in both sports makes it clear why Schroeder is now listed as a member of the Loras College Athletics Hall of Fame.

Schroeder earned that degree in the spring of 1989 in Biology. She continued her leadership and athletic ways developed at Loras College as a member of the Navy Reserves and was mobilized to Afghanistan in 2009.

While with the reserves, Kim earned a Sailor of the Quarter award in 2010, and today works as a physical therapist in Florida.

The women’s golf team brings a ton of experience into the 2012 season setting high expectations as they close in on the IIAC Championships at the end of September.

With two tournaments under their belt thus far, including a third place finish last weekend, head coach Jeremy Hawkins has a positive outlook for the Duhawks the rest of the way.

“I expect our team to be very good this season,” said Hawkins. “We have a tremendous amount of experience, and I hope we can use that to our advantage.”

The team did not graduate any golfers from last years’ squad giving them a combination of experience and leadership.

Abby Potts and Christina Jackson return for their senior season and will be complemented by sophomore Lauren Gonner and junior Kathryn Belanger who made a strong impact last season. Also, junior Megan Gregg is returning from injury this season.

The Duhawks kicked off their season in Cedar Rapids on August 31st and finished 9th out of 15 teams. Gonner led the way for Loras with a 34th overall finish in the field of 74 with a score of 182 including a first round 88. Finishing behind her were Potts and Jackson who shot a 186 and 187 respectively. Rounding out the scoring was junior Shayna Siegert with a score 195 and Belanger’s 203.

“The Mt. Mercy Invite was very disappointing for us,” said Hawkins. “Hunters Ridge is a tricky golf course, but we certainly could have played better.”

The following week the Duhawks traveled to Pella, the site of the Conference tournament later this month. Potts was the low scorer for Loras with a 170, good enough for 6th place overall in the field of 42, two strokes off the second place finisher.

Jackson (183) and first-year Mara Simonson (184) both finished in the top 15.

The Duhawks ended up placing third.

Potts knocked 16 strokes off her score last week to lead the Duhawks at Pella and contributed her performance to “slowing down her game.”

“I knew I needed to play smart and take time around the greens,” she said. “I was also really proud of my teammates this weekend, if we play to our abilities the rest of the season we will be a tough team to beat.”

The Duhawks will have a week off before returning to play on Sept. 22 in the third and fourth rounds of the Mount Mercy Invitational.

update for Women’s Golf 2012 Schedule

n August 31-Sept 1, Mount Mercy Invitational Placed 9th of 15

n Sept. 7-8, Central College Invite Placed 3rd of 6

n Sat. - Sun., Sept. 22-23, Mount Mercy Invitational #2 n Fri. - Sat., Sept. 28-29, Rd. 1-2, 2012 IIAC Championship, Pleasant Ridge GC n Fri. - Sat., Oct. 5-6, Rd. 3-4, 2012 IIAC Championship, Pella, Iowa

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Women’s Cross-Country

Men’s Cross-Country

Junior harrier paces Loras at 1st meet

16th-ranked runners take 1st at Luther All-American

Kellie Wagner leads the Duhawks at Luther meet

By Kayleigh McDaniel staff writer

The Duhawks open the 2012 campaign looking to improve upon their third-place finish in the Iowa Conference Championships a year ago.

It opened Saturday by placing eighth at the Luther All American Invitational in Decorah, IA. Coming in first for the Duhawks was junior Kellie Wagner, who placed 33rd overall with a time of 20:05, nearly two minutes faster than her time on the same course last year.

Senior and captain, Katie Flogel, followed close behind, placing 35th at a time of 20:07 with senior Maria Kalb, crossing the finish line 10 seconds later and placing 40th.

“It was awesome to have a little pack at the front of the Duhawk line up that was working together,” said Flogel. “Maria, Kellie and I all took turns pushing each other throughout the race. Teamwork led us all throughout that race and I think it will become more evident as the season goes on how prevalent and needed teamwork is for us this year if we want to get anywhere near our high goals we have set.”

All returning runners in the top-7 ran faster times than last year’s race at Luther, confirming their hard work in their summer training.

“The team ran much smarter this year than last year. I can tell everyone has put in more running this summer than they have in past summers, including myself, and that is exciting to see,” said Flogel.

The women’s cross country team is larger this year than years past with many fresh faces helping to make end of season goals more achievable.

Five of the top seven runners returned, laying down a solid foundation for the rest of the team. With the number one runner out with an injury, the team will be much healthier with her arrival back on the course by the Pre-National Meet in October.

“With a bigger team, the girls have more teammates to train and race with, so they should all help make each other better,” said Coach Bob Schultz.

Along with the Duhawks’ top 3 runners Saturday, returners junior Bridget Hall and sophomore Hallie Martin finished in the 6th and 7th spots with the times of 21:12 and 21:17, placing them 61st and 63rd overall.

First years Nora Gawlik (51st) and Kayla Barnes (58th) contributed to the team by finishing in the 4th and 5th spot on the Duhawk line-up, finishing with the times of 20:45 and 21:01.

“Like last year, this first meet does not reflect very well on what I believe this team is capable of doing by the end of the season when it counts,” said Schultz.

photo by JIM NAPRSTEK

Junior Jerry Olp earns IIAC ‘Cross Country Athlete of the Week’ after placing 2nd out of 133 runners

Junior Andy Filipiak prepares to hit a cross to a teammate, he had one assist.

By RYAN BINSFIELD

Defense continues to swarm

The Loras runners enter the 2012 season as the defending conference champions, and last Saturday they made a statement that they intend to repeat.

The Duhawks took home the title with a dominating performance at the Luther All-American Invitational last Saturday, winning by 24 places over the second place team UW-La Crosse.

Leading the way for Loras was junior Jerry Olp who placed 2nd overall in the field of 133 with a time of 20:58. Also finishing in the top-5 for the Duhawks was sophomore Rob Howe with a time of 21:05 and a fourth-place finish.

Senior Austin Steil came in at 8th overall with a time of 21:15. Rounding out the scoring for the Duhawks were sophomores Ty Wittman (11th) and Steve Loran (12th) with times of 21:20 and 21:24 respectively. Senior Chris Higgins placed 14th overall and sophomore Kyle Wagner came in at 19th overall putting all 7 Loras runners in the top-20 for the meet.

“This past weekend was a lot of fun, it was cool to go back to where we won conference last year and win our opening meet as a team,” said Steil. “All of the guys on the team ran great.”

With that first place finish the 16th ranked Duhawks look well on their way to another successful season and a national championship berth.

Although the team looks young on paper, Coach Bob Schultz has returned six of his seven runners from the team that placed 25th overall at the Division III National Championships last season.

But the one runner not returning is Dan McDermott, who was the top runner for the Duhawks all last season leaving big shoes to fill.

“I am looking for those same 6 guys to all step up from where they were a year ago,” said Schultz. “We also need to find a 7th man.” To repeat as Conference Champs, Schultz said they need to be, “the hardest working team in the conference or they don’t deserve to win”.

He also stressed that they need to stay healthy.

The Duhawks will prepare for a big meet next Friday at the National Catholic Championships, held on the campus of Notre Dame, where they finished fourth overall last season.

that we gave up our first goal this season but it’s good to see how we as a team can bounce back from a hard 110 minute game against Wash-U and take it to WebBy Katie truesdale staff writer ster the way that we did,” said Berkowitz.

The undefeated Duhawks began their “We look forward to our next game against road trip to Missouri against the 21st Whitewater who will be another challenge for us.” ranked Wash-U Bears.

Less than twelve hours later, the men A long bus ride, and an even longer time waiting for the storm to pass left the were back in action against Webster UniDuhawks anxious and ready to play. Af- versity. Tired legs and minimal time for ter watching the women’s team endure rest allowed the Duhawks to use their a tough double-overtime loss, the men’s depth.

They came out firing, putting teams unteam had nothing but winning on their der pressure as they usually do. Their finminds.

They came out with their usual ‘run ishing woes troubled them early but were and gun’ technique putting the Bears un- broken nearly 20 minutes into the game der constant pressure. A few good chanc- when fifth-year senior Malcolm Calbert es were taken by the Duhawks but after 15 connected for his first goal of the season.

Shortly after, a loose ball in the box was minutes Wash-U settled in evening up the tempo of the match a bit. The two teams scrapped home by junior Erik Berkowitz battled in opposing styles of gameplay for his second goal of the year.

One of the only downsides of the match finding themselves deadlocked at the end was letting Webster score of the first half. near the end of the first half.

The second half was much This goal was the first alof the same. About 10 minlowed goal of the season, utes in, senior forward Louis Overall we had a and would break the “No Oswald broke through only good weekend, Goal Patrol.” to hit the hardwood. The DuHowever, they bounced hawks dominated the Bears we’re never back like always and right in shots 23-7 and had many satisfied with a at the end of the first half, good looks throughout. senior Andy Filipiak sent a Senior forwards Brad Jointie, or with the bended corner kick in; coner and Ryan Schneider tested fact that we gave necting on the other end was the keeper multiple times and up our first goal senior Sean Lewis for the the attack looked promising.

However, the ball never met this season but it’s Duhawks third goal of the game. the back of the net at the end good to see how Loras put one home early of regulation. we as a team can in the second to close out the A few opportunities came from the Wash-U side at the bounce back from scoring as Andy Filipiak tallied to mark his first goal of end of the half, but the clock a hard 110 minute the season. rang, and it was off to overgame against They showed how benefitime for the second time in cial playing 24 players can the late night.

Wash-U and take be, and many younger playA rather non-eventful and it to Webster the ers gained valuable experipossession filled couple of ence. overtime sessions, left both way that we did.

This will be crucial as the teams hung out to dry as the game came to an end. This Eric Berkowitz, season continues and the junior defenseman men continue their push towas a tough fought battle beward the ultimate goal: a natween two Midwest powertional championship. houses.

“We want to take our misAfter four games in the season the Duhawks had still yet to allow takes and learn from them so that we can become stronger as a team,” said assistant a goal and moved to 3-0-1 on the season.

There were a lot of positives to take coach Matt Pucci.

The Loras men are 4-0-1 and outscoraway from the game for the Duhawks.

Starting defender, and the one they call ing its opponents 15-1 entering Wednesday’s game against the University of Wis“deadly finisher” Erik Berkowitz.

“Overall we had a good weekend, we’re consin-Whitewater and travel to Augsnever satisfied with a tie, or with the fact burg College on Friday night.

Duhawks limit their first 5 opponents to just 1 goal

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photo by KYLE SCHAFFER

Senior Maria Kalb competes at the Luther All-American event last Saturday.

photo by Kyle Schaffer

The victorious Duhawks pose with the winning plaque after the Luther AllAmerican Invitational. Loras won the meet with an impressive low team score of 37 points, easily eclipsing the runnerup, UW-La Crosse, by 24 points.

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Sept. 13, 2012

Women’s Soccer

Duhawks lose thriller in double OT against Principia Loras travels to Augsburg College and Macalester College this weekend before returning home on Sept. 22nd against Buena Vista

By CLAIRE MURPHY staff writer

Last Friday night, the Duhawks traveled to Missouri to play Washington University in St. Louis for a 5:30 p.m. game under the lights.

Just as the starting lineup for the Loras women’s soccer game was announced, a major storm rolled up and it started to pour. The game was pushed back and it was questionable if the weather would permit the women to play.

After a long hour of anxiously waiting in the locker room, it was announced that the contest would be played through the tough conditions. Before the girls headed back out to the pitch through the storm, Coach Rothert gave the girls some words of wisdom.

“Make the most of the weather,” said Rothert.

“Have fun playing in the rain and be a kid again.”

The girls entered the first half battling the weather conditions, attempting to adjust to the wet field. The ball was moving fast, and the dynamic of the game was directly changed. The Wash-U Bears played a similar “3-5-2” formation to the Duhawks, making it an even match throughout.

Following many unfinished scoring opportunities for both teams, the first half ended without a goal.

The second half followed suit with a fight, as both teams fired their opportunities at the net, but at no avail.

At the end of 90 minutes the score stood at zeros, sending the game to golden goal overtime.

The teams entered the first 10 minute overtime period firing on all cylinders. Following the theme of the game however, the ball still failed to find the back of the net.

Unfortunately for the Duhawks, the second overtime would be a bit different. With one minute and 30 seconds on the clock, the Bears won a free kick just outside the 18-yard line and were able to convert the first and only goal of the night. Though the Duhawks walked off the field with a loss, they proved that they could compete with one of the top teams in the country.

The following day the Duhawks traveled to Principia College for their fifth match of the young season. It was another close game with a very shaky offensive start on behalf of Loras. Early in the first half sophomore Abby Maier was called off sides after netting a loose ball following a free kick. This killed a bit of momentum until junior Lynn DeVriese scored with 24 minutes left in the half.

Principia answered the Duhawk goal with one of their own towards the end of the first half. The two teams continued to battle throughout the second half with the Duhawks controlling most of the possession.

A few good chances in front of goal left to waste and it seemed Loras would be finding themselves in overtime for the second time in two days.

However, with time dwindling, a bouncing ball in the box found itself in the back of the Duhawks net with only 40 seconds left in the game, making the score 2-1 Principia. The buzzer would sound shortly after leaving the Duhawks on the short end of the contest yet again.

“This weekend did not go as the team would have liked it too, but with every game and practice we take the positives and the negatives and learn from them,” said senior captain and defender Kinsey Campbell.

“We are an extremely talented team but we are also a young team, so we are still learning to play with each other and with every game and with every practice we are making huge strides.”

The Duhawks travel to Augsburg College on Friday before finishing their road trip at Macalester College on Sunday.

update for Women’s Soccer Upcoming Home Schedule n Saturday, Sept. 22 at 3:30 p.m. versus Buena Vista University n Sunday, Sept. 23, at 2:30 p.m., vs. Dominican University n Tuesday Sept. 25, at 5:00 p.m. vs. Wheaton College

Contributed by LEAH SEDELLE CHAPMAN

First-year Nate Carrier sheds the Rockford defense on his way to his first collegiate touchdown. He would go on to have a total of two by the end of the day. Loras stands at 1-1 heading into the weekend.

New faces make impact in victory First-year running back Carrier rushes for 207 yards as Duhawks win first game of the season, 28-14, versus Rockford

By JACK Metz

managing editor/sports editor

With the second year of coach Paul Mierkiewicz’s regime underway, the new faces of the team showed why the Duhawks program could be on their way to a winning culture in the Rock Bowl.

After shaking off a 36-0 defeat to Elmhurst to open the season, Loras was right back to defending its turf when the Rockford Regents came looking to erase a season-opener shutout, but the Duhawks held their own winning 28-14.

The key to the Duhawks offense was their ground attack as senior running back, Ryan Baez, proved to be one of the bright spots in the week one loss gaining 125 yards on 31 carries, but on Sunday, coach Mierkiewicz depended on the fresh legs of first-year Matt Carrier, who would amass 207 yards on 24 carries.

“Ryan was a little sore from the week before. He practiced all week, but you could tell he was still recovering from that game against Elmhurst,” said Mierkiewicz. “There was no point in taking out Nate at that point; he was really running everything we wanted him to run, be it inside or outside. I thought he was the quickest on the field at that point.”

Carrier had an impressive 8.6 yards per carry and two rushing touchdowns, his first collegiate score coming on a 9-yard carry on the team’s second possession of the game, early in the first quarter.

“I am very happy that I got the opportunity to make an impact on the game,” said Carrier. “All I can hope for is that I can contribute to help the team win, and the offense made that pretty easy with how well they were blocking all day.”

The 5’11’’ 200-pound running back out of Shullsburg, Wisconsin, also received the Iowa Conference Athlete of the Week honor for his performance on the field.

“It is a huge honor to be named IIAC athlete of the week. I think it is much more of a team honor than an

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We will have to be good defensively, especially in this league. We gave up some big yards late, and when you look at the stat sheet you see some yards, but it was mainly what happened in the fourth quarter, which you obviously do not want to happen, but overall I was pleased with the way we conducted our defense.

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individual one,” said Carrier. “It gives recognition to how well the entire offense played because without all of them doing their jobs it would not have been possible.”

Junior transfer, Dylan Jones, who edged out Sean Brennan as the starting quarterback in the off-season, threw his first touchdown as a Duhawk connecting with fellow junior, Kyle Bergquist, on a one-yard pass right before halftime, giving Loras a 14-0 lead.

Jones compiled 93 yards through the air, his longest a 28-yarder to senior tight end Kyle Killian, and finished the day 9-for-21 for a total of 93 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

“Dylan has a strong arm that can make all the throws we want him to make. He does a nice job understanding coverage, but it is going to be a work in progress,” said Mierkiewicz.

“He is still learning the offense since he has only been on the campus for a month. He has to continue to get better, but we just felt he gave us the best chance, especially throwing the ball, to be successful.”

The other aspect of the game that had needed to come through for Loras this weekend was its defense, following the game against Elmhurst, but coach Mierkiewicz believes the defense was building off a strong second half they showed against Elmhurst that helped them play the way they did against Rockford.

The defense allowed only 60 yards of offense, including only 17 passing yards, from the Regents in the first half, forcing them to punt in each of their six first-half possessions.

First-years Patrick Wiedow-Hagene and Carson Smith, along with seniors Mike Wuertzer and Aaron Strong, all were able to bring down a Regent

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quarterback for a sack on the day, while senior Brandon Ronan led the team with six solo tackles.

“We will have to be good defensively, especially in this league,” said Mierkiewicz. “We gave up some big yards late, and when you look at the stat sheet you see some yards, but it was mainly what happened in the fourth quarter, which you obviously do not want to happen, but overall I was pleased with the way we conducted our defense.”

The Duhawks second half scores would come on a one yard rush from Carrier, giving the team a 3-3 conversion rate in the red zone, and the final tally came on a 30-yard rush from junior Joe Walker, giving the Duhawks a total of 373 yards of offense and 21 first downs.

Loras will travel to Augustana to face the Vikings this weekend. The Duhawks will look to give the Vikings their third straight loss from an Iowa Conference opponent, with Dubuque and Central starting the trend, resulting in Augustana’s 0-2 record. This is the third meeting between the two schools. Loras won the two-year home-and-home series in 1992 and 1993.

update for Loras Football overall record 1-1 (Tied for 2nd in IIAC) Home Record 1-1 Next Home Game Sept. 29 at 1:00 p.m. versus Luther College @ Rock Bowl (Homecoming)