May 16, 2013

great gatsby A review on a beloved classic now on the big screen

next school year Hear from President Collins about plans for improving Loras this summer

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College hires new volleyball coach

May 16, 2013 — Vol. 91, Issue 15

Not just Join Loras seniors saying students goodbye at Party in The Loras community gathered in the ACC Ballroom to say ‘farewell’ to 6 longtime faculty and staff members

by NICK JOOS staff writer

On Tuesday afternoon, Loras College Athletics announced the 12th head volleyball coach in the school’s history.

Jenna Ness is an Iowa Conference graduate and former coach at St. Mary’s University, St. Ambrose in Davenport and Luther, where she graduated in 2011 with an undergraduate degree in business management and exercise science. She will complete her master’s degree at St. Ambrose in organizational leadership this month.

Ness will replace longtime coach Teresa Kehe, who led Loras to 149 wins and two Iowa Conference Championships Jenna Ness over her eight years of service. Six weeks ago, Kehe took the head coaching job at LinnMar High School in Marion, Iowa, where she will begin working in the fall. Kehe has family in the Cedar Rapids area.

“Jenna displays both tremendous enthusiasm for volleyball and has an impressive knowledge of the game,” Quinn is quoted as saying on duhawks.com. “She is also clearly in support of what it means to be a NCAA Division III athlete and coach and is fully in line with what we stand for in terms of the mission of our College. I believe we’ll have a smooth transition into the 2013 season.”

Kehe will stay at Loras through the remainder of the academic year, assisting with the transfer of leadership into Ness’ hands.

Ness also has experience as a graduate assistant, part-time teaching, recruiting, committee advising and director of intramurals.

Some of the information for this article was obtained from a Tuesday press release from the Loras College Sports Information Office.

by ANNE SPODEN

special to the Lorian

photo by MARK FUENTEBELLA

Professor Tom Jewell-Vitale gave his final lecture to the Loras community on Monday during Common Time.

Vitale. “But for sure, because of our efforts, they might do, or say, or make things Tom Jewell-Vitale’s artwork hangs all in ways that may have never crossed their across campus. It graces the walls in Hoff- minds before.” mann Hall, Cheryl Jacobsen’s office and the Other members of the Loras family who library. It also resides in hundreds of art stu- said goodbye were: Chuck Manges, a prodents who have called Loras home. fessor of education for nine years; Rochelle Now, along with five of Fury, a 15-year employee his peers, Jewell-Vitale is and secretary for disability retiring at the end of the acaservices; Don Freymann, a But for sure, because of 35-year employee currently demic year.

On Monday, the Loras our efforts, they might the Director of Heritage Recommunity gathered to honlations; and two custodians, do, or say, or make or six longtime faculty and Joanne Blum and Jane Kielstaff members, who repreer, who have a combined 39 things in ways that sented a variety of departof service. may have never crossed years ments. Jewell-Vitale, a proWith all of the festivities their minds before. fessor of art was the feageared towards the graduattured speaker at the event. ing class, it is important to Tom Vewell-Vitale remember that the seniors He is retiring after 37 years art professor are not only members of the of dedicated service to Loras. However, students may Loras family who will be still see him around as he bidding adieu at the end of will keep his art studio in the the school year.

Visitation, despite ceasing teaching.

Join us at the Lorian in wishing these in“We can never know for sure how our dividuals luck and happiness in their retirecreative efforts affect others,” said Jewell- ment.

by NICK JOOS staff writer

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Donald’s ‘Blacklight Shakespeare’ shines

by MARY AGNOLI

executive editor

Last weekend, the Loras Players put on a production of “Blacklight Shakespeare,” written and directed by Doug Donald. The show takes Shakespearean monologues out of context and leaves the actor with only a mask, gloves, and a prop in blacklight.

The resulting spectacle attracted the Loras community to Saint Joseph’s Auditorium last Friday and Saturday night.

“It’s such a unique way to see Shakespeare,” said sophomore Anne Spoden, who served as the stage manager for the show. “I think an audience can be distracted by the costumes, lighting, music, or other element with any show. With Blacklight Shakespeare, the audience had to focus on a mask and really pay attention to the words. I had so much fun—it was a great way to end the Player’s season.”

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With Blacklight Shakespeare, the audience had to focus on a mask and really pay attention to the words.

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Blacklight Shakespeare was largely an individual process for many of the actors.

Each had an individual session with Doug Donald to discuss the meaning of their monologue and get a feel for their role.

The entire cast rehearsed together during the week leading up to the show.

“It was fun to be part of such a diverse cast,” said sophomore Colin Halb-

maier. “Everyone was involved, whether they were a newcomer or a veteran to the Loras Players. It was a great blend of the new and the old. Some terrific seniors are graduating this year, but they’re doing so knowing that the new first-years are going to keep raising the bar.”

“Being in Blacklight Shakespeare with such dedicated people made me realize how much I love acting,” said first-year Emma Horst. “I thought the show was a success, and so much fun.”

Blacklight Shakespeare concluded the 2012-2013 season for the Loras Players, which featured diverse shows such as the musical The Adding Machine and the thought-provoking The Good Woman of Setzuan. Information has not been announced concerning the 2013-2014 season, but the rich history of the Loras Players promises a future of thoughtful acting.

Most Duhawks spend their summers working as interns, employees, or inhabiting their parents’ couch all summer long. One Duhawk in particular has done what many students would never imagine doing: planning, launching and executing his own fundraiser.

Ben Minnis, a sophomore psychology student, is the co-founder of Party in the Park (PITP). Party in the Park is an annual event devoted to promoting both mental and physical health in addition to raising funds for Suicide Prevention Services of America.

“We started Party in the Park because we lost a close friend to suicide,” Minnis said. “Neither the students nor the school administration wanted to talk about what had happened, so we decided something needed to be done.”

Minnis, with the generous help of high school friends and family, began planning the event during the second semester of his senior year of high school.

The event is held in Batavia, IL, which is Minnis’ hometown. It includes a 5K Run/Walk, silent auction and a concert featuring different artists each year. The first PITP raised Neither the over $5,000, and students nor the following PITP nearly douthe school bled that. This administration summer PITP will be held on Satur- wanted to talk day, July 20. The about what goal this year is to had happened, raise $15,000. so we decided Minnis agrees that the event has something taken a lot of dilineeded to gent effort. be done.

“Party in the Park is a powerBen Minnis ful event in which sophomore and the silence is broco-founder of ken and healthy Party in conversation is the Park sparked,” Minnis said. “This year, we’d like to get a lot more teens and young adults involved since they’re our primary audience. Our team has been working harder than ever to reach out to as many teens as possible to make Party in the Park 2013 a huge success. I know this year’s event will be better than ever and I couldn’t be more stoked.”

PITP is also looking for volunteers for their event. For more information on the event, donating and more, check out the website at pitpcommunity.org (coming soon).

For additional information on volunteering, send an e-mail to info@ pitpcommunity.org.

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News

May 16 , 2013

Sustainability Spotlight A salute to Matt Sanford

by KALLI MINER

student co-coordinator of peace and justice

It is only too fitting that in this year’s final senior issue, we recognize our very own Matt Sanford, senior co-coordinator for Peace and Justice and longtime green building advocate.

“My old man was an eagle scout, and my four brothers and I are too, so caring for the outdoors comes very natural,” says Sanford.

He credits the Boys Scouts for providing a model for him to follow in being a steward of the earth.

“We were always taught to leave the camp better than how we found it,” says Sanford. “Besides, nature is the way to find relief from fast-paced lives, so we need to take care of it.”

Sanford’s attitudes carried over as he became student coordinator of the Father Ray Herman Peace and Justice Center in the 2009-2010 school year.

Among many other accomplishments,

Sanford boasts an impressive record in forestry as he’s planted over 12,000 trees in his life time. He’ll go on to plant more this week as he leads student volunteers in planting trees on the Loras campus.

Over the years he’s done a lot of work with Green Corps and Ameri-Corps through his position on campus. He’s played roles as both an advocate and educator, spreading the news on sustainability far in wide. Sanford has even paired with the sustainability group LEAF, here on campus to host sustainability competitions in residence halls.

A self-proclaimed coffee addict himself, Sanford was eager to help spread the word on fair trade and purchasing local grown items through co-hosting fair trade coffee houses.

“I helped try to finalize the Fair Trade College contract that had been worked on for a few years by other students before

‘Duhawk Day’ designed to be worldwide event

Loras College will celebrate Duhawk Kevin O’Brien (’11).

Day on May 23 to acknowledge Loras alAlumni in all locations are encouraged ums and students while celebrating Loras to get together to share their enthusiasm College pride. about Loras. Duhawks in the Dubuque Duhawk Day will be a worldwide area can join other alumni, faculty and event. Duhawks in any city, state, or coun- staff at the Duhawk Day Social on May try are encouraged to wear 23 at 6 p.m. in the Pub in purple and gold, take picthe Alumni Campus Centures of themselves, and eter to share a drink and mail them to alumni@loDuhawk Day is a day for camaraderie. ras.edu, post them to the Members of the class everyone throughout Alumni Facebook page of 2013 are also invited or share them via Instato join the gathering after the world to share gram or Twitter using the the Senior Dinner. This their pride in hashtag #DuhawkDay. will be a time for current Loras College.

“Duhawk Day is a day alumni to welcome newfor everyone throughout and share stories Kevin O’Brien comers the world to share their and experiences. special project manager pride in Loras College.

“Let’s welcome the Talk about Loras, wear Class of 2013 into the purple and gold, meet up alumni population and let or reconnect with other them know involvement Duhawks. One very cool way to make sure with Loras doesn’t end when they cross we’re all as connected as possible for this the stage at commencement. Every day is day is to snap and share photos through a great day to be a Duhawk, and Duhawk social media displaying our Loras spirit Day is a special call to action,” O’Brien on 5-23-13,” said Special Project Manager added.

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me,” says Sanford. “But it’s something that indirectly impacts the world’s environment, so I thought it was an important cause.”

Though Sanford addresses a variety of issues in coordinating the Peace and Justice Program, the issue of sustainability is one that is especially close to his heart as he is a Biological Research major.

In fact, Sanford’s senior thesis testing the effects of invasive species on ecological systems reflected his passion further.

“The very objective in my research was to see first-hand how destructive invasive species are to ecological systems, and how to better preserve and protect those systems.”

So, though this senior will be very, very missed by the ‘green’ team and Loras community, his message will be heard long after he’s gone.

Sanford leaves students with one fi-

Matt Sanford

nal note and challenge as he asks, “If we don’t hold ourselves responsible for leaving the earth a better place than it was when it took us in, who will?”

Collins looks ahead as school year ends

by MARY AGNOLI

executive editor

As another successful school year comes to a close, and the class of 2013 prepares for the next steps in their lives, those remaining at Loras look to the future as well.

Some changes are even happening while students are still on campus.

“The most visible upgrade is the end of the first phase of Loras Parkway,” said President Jim Collins.

Yesterday, students helped to plant trees along the road that were purchased through a grant Loras received. There are also hopes for more sitting areas and lighting.

Also as of Wednesday, Loras has announced that Dr. Dan Conway will begin as the founding director of the new Masters of Business Analytics program.

“He’s finishing up teaching at Augustana College,” said Collins. “And (he) has served as a professor at Notre Dame and Indiana University as well.”

Conway’s career has also led him to John Deere, the University of Iowa, Northwestern Law, and consulting in analytics for a variety of other companies. “(Conway) will direct the MBA program, establish the curriculum, and shape the analytics undergraduate at Loras,” said Collins. “As well as help build industry relationships to assist in internship and employment for our students.”

In order to take all of this on at Loras, Conway will be putting aside many of his other consulting jobs, and the Administration couldn’t be happier.

Also continuing into the summer and the next school year is a fundraising campaign for $75 million.

“$40 million has already been raised,” said Collins. “The primary reason (for this campaign) is to support student aid and faculty and staff development and compensation.”

He went on to explain that it is easier to fundraise for such efforts due to the fact that unlike for larger building projects (such as the Loras Parkway expenditure, adding extensions to buildings, or building a new residence hall), a major lead gift is not necessary.

This campaign also ties directly into the desire to continue with Loras’ successful recruitment this school year.

“Thanks to the Four State Flagship Program, we’re looking to have the biggest incoming class yet,” said Collins.

This program allows students from Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin with academic success and financial need to attend Loras for the same price as a public institution in their state.

“Often times students don’t even look at a private school because they think it’s unaffordable,” said Collins. “But in reality, we’re more affordable.”

One of the biggest summer projects on campus will be making Christ the King Chapel handicap accessible. Due to a generous donation by Jim Theisen, it is on the top of Loras’ “to do” list while students are away to help make the campus more accommodating to all people.

Collins concluded by giving a special message to the graduating class.

“Best wishes and God bless to the class of 2013,” said Collins. “Hopefully the class will continue to feel a part of and be a part of the Loras community.”

Opinion

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A senior’s I’m not a big fan of some Debt and gen-ed classes, but they life after ‘final’ expand critical thinking graduation reflection I A on civil discourse t is that time of year If that rubs you the wrong way, stay when all are finished unemployed because, inevitably, it’s with school and can coming down the pike again at some go out and celebrate the other point in your life. joys of summer weather Secondly, I believe the point of these with their friends and courses is as much about taking students loved ones … unless out of their comfort zone as it is about you go to Loras. diversifying education. I, as a politics/ Perhaps no one is more sociology double major, have neither frustrated, impatient, room nor interest in exploring Catholicand downright pissy traditions courses, yet I had to for my over that than our requirements. Trust me when I tell you that putting a gay man in a Catholic rett obbins beloved seniors. But while all of you fourthreligion class is more of a comfort years stick pins in your voodoo dolls of zone removal than anything else I can the Loras administrative body, let me presently articulate. take a moment, or in this case an article, All the same, I have little use for and congratulate you on your success. biology at this time, yet I will likely have I believe that no matter what your two cluster courses in this field. The major, there are some benefit in these random core lessons from classes is that they force I hope the Loras that you can you to engage in material take and employ in that is new to you and that interactions and the career pursuits of relationships you’ve otherwise never would your futures. Yes, I am have made its way onto developed with actually attempting to your class registration. give greater meaning By giving you graduating people of different to those gen-ed classes seniors four years of races, ethnicities, you detested over diverse requirements, I religions, sexual the past 4 years. The hope you have uncovered orientations, and goals of these generalnew interests, perhaps education classes gained factual knowledge personal/political were to expand your or interpersonal skills, or views has worked critical thinking at least learned effective to expand your capabilities and open strategies for learning and you up to exploring adapting to radically new acceptance and and accepting other material. All of these will understanding of perspectives and help propel you in your the increasingly peoples that you will future employment. encounter after getting Lastly, I hope the more diverse your degree. Whether interactions and world we live in. or not you took those relationships you’ve lessons out of your developed with people gen-ed classes, or just of different races, drooled and played Bejeweled, let me ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, offer my perspective on what I see as the and personal/political views has basic points our liberal-arts education worked to expand your acceptance and looks for you to retain. understanding of the increasingly diverse Going four years and learning about world we live in. the environmental debates concerning To pander to my raging inner global warming, the intergovernmental sociologist, I hope you can take the workings of Revolutionary France, and education you’ve received concerning some weird book about Joan of Arc diversity and multiculturalism and being Catholic and acting freaky may not translate that into improving the lives seem like relevant course material for, of those around you. I hope through let’s say, an athletic-studies major, but your families, communities and careers, there are points to be uncovered. you can act as a positive agent of social First, in being required to take this progressivism, working in your own collection of seemingly random classes, ways to help build an accepting and you have been exposed to something unified nation. That to me is one of the that will likely be a reoccurring theme core principals of the Loras mission. in whatever career you decide to pursue.

And with that passionate drive for I speak of being forced to learn and do excellence and a hearty congratulation, I things you don’t like and/or care about. wish you all a Happy Graduation!

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ere we are. The last one. I feel that I’ve been saying that quite a bit lately. “This is the last this…” “That was the last time I’ll…” As a soon-to-be graduated senior, there is quite a bit that I will be doing for the last time.

This article, my dear obby auch readers, is the last democratic opinion column I shall write for the Lorian.

It has been my privilege to bring you opinions from the left.

More than that, it has been an honor to share the page with fellow critical thinkers. I sometimes do not agree with Andy Miller; I often don’t agree with Patrick O’Grady. But that is no reason not to engage in conversation.

As Foucalt said, “discourse is not simply that which translates struggles or systems of domination, but is the thing for which and by which there is struggle, discourse is the power which is to be seized.” A healthy dialogue between viewpoints is essential to the way this country runs. The Lorian, and Loras as a whole, have provided a great atmosphere for that dialogue.

I believe in the two-party system, but a sincere thank you goes to Mr. Miller for bringing to light ideas that differ from the binary and add to the discourse. And of course, what would my opinions be without my foil? Mr. O’Grady has long stood as a beacon of the GOP here. All be they heated at times, the debates I’ll make one remained friendly and challenging. last plea to I thank him for you, dear engaging me in entertaining and readers: enlightening a plea to discussions, and sanity, a plea I thank both for healthy gentlemen for their friendship. discourse. Two stellar guys, Do not write misguided politics somebody aside.

In that spirit, I’ll off just make one last plea because to you, dear readers: a plea to sanity, a they plea for healthy disagree discourse. Do not with you. write somebody off just because they disagree with you.

Compromise is not a dirty word, it is a lesson that ought to be learned by our leaders in government.

But, there is no reason that lesson can’t start with ... oh, I don’t know, a small Catholic liberal arts college on a hill.

And thanks to you, readers. Perhaps you agree with me, perhaps you think I’m a bleeding heart idealist. Either way, you read “Bauch to the Future,” and I am grateful. Thank you for supporting print news. Thank you for listening.

And now it seems I have wasted my article being sentimental and have advocated for hardly anything liberal.

I can’t possibly leave you all hanging like that, and I have about 15 words left so: Barack Obama, give peace a chance, gay marriage, feminism, education reform, immigration rights, HILLARY 2016!

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The editoral staff would like to give a warm and sincere THANK YOU to both Mr. Bauch and Mr. O’Grady for their work over the past year(s). Their dedication to this paper and to engaging in constructive and polite dialogue is admirable and appreciated.

Again, thank you to our two senior columnists and best of luck in the future endeavors!

Look for our two new columnists next semester as they continue to show the best that the Loras Democrats and Republicans have to offer.

left-leaning friend of mine recently observed that I had President Obama to thank for easier access to student loans and that, to a degree, he played a part in making my Loras experience possible.

Indeed, much like the atrick rady country, Obama helped get me into debt and is doing nothing to help get me out.

Arguably, no four year period in the last fifty was better suited for the study of economics and politics. Observing the revolutionary, often farcical Comedy of Errors that was 2009-2013 helped paint a clear academic picture of where the country had been and where it was going due to the many economic and political changes coming out of Washington.

But to what end?

I sat down in my first economics class in Hoffmann Hall in August 2009.

Unemployment stood at 9.6 percent. I will walk out of my last economics class in May 2013 with unemployment still an unacceptable 7.5 percent. Ironically, I earn bachelor’s degrees at the same rate the Obama Administration drops unemployment over the same period of time: two units of measure in four years.

Unemployment under the age of 25 remains alarmingly high: 16.1 percent.

Furthermore, an Economic Policy Institute study recently found that 52 percent of college graduates under the age of 24 currently work in fields that do not require a college degree.

Graduation is hardly the time for politics.

But after you walk across that stage, take off the superfluous cap and gown, and begin the rest of your life, graduates become burdened by national leadership leaving the Class of 2013 behind.

My friends, that is all there is. There is not any more. Much to the dismay of some of you and the abounded joy of others, this is my last column for the Lorian. At the very most, I hope I have hardened your belief in American conservatism.

I hope I have shown you to not to look to government for hope and change, but rather the unstoppable American experience that remains so much more than a collection of governmental leaders. I hope I showed you that markets generally work, but that an effective and responsible system of welfare ought to exist to empower people back to their feet. I hope I have shown you what Rep. Paul Ryan observed in the Fieldhouse last October: “…that our rights come from Nature and Nature’s God.” At the very least, I hope I ticked you off and inspired you to political action, even if in staunch opposition of my own. Civil dialogue and political disagreement built the U.S. and will continue to sustain her for centuries to come. Do not fear debate, it is the lifeblood of the Republic.

A few words of gratitude: first, thank you to Ms. Jessica Donels for her responses throughout the past year. I welcomed her succinct and articulate critiques of my work. I encourage her to apply for the open “left-of-center” opinion columnist position so that she might continue to bring her voice to the students. Secondly, thank you to Nick Joos for putting up with my perpetually missed deadlines. It was an honor to write under his tenure as editor. Thirdly, I commend Bobby Bauch, my peer and friend, for his high levels of professionalism throughout this past year. A worthy political opponent in copy, writing in opposition of Bobby elevated both my writing and the paper.

Lastly, in the words of William F. Buckley, Jr.: “Conservatism can be fun.”

Thanks for reading.

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Mind and soul

From the Seminary

Seniors, use ‘talents to make disciples’

by RALPH DAVIS

St. Pius X Seminary

“Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” (Mt 28: 19-20) Have you heard these words before?

Jesus spoke these words to the disciples after he appeared to them after the Resurrection and before his ascension into heaven. He gives reassurance that he will be with them through the end.

As our seniors look at ending their time at Loras, these words can have great importance; the seniors now are being sent into the world where they will use their talents and knowledge gained from their time at Loras. Just as the disciples used their talents to make disciples among the nations, so too are the seniors being called to spread God’s work to all

places, teaching them to observe what Jesus has commanded us to do.

This can be a difficult thing, to enter into a world where religion is under constant attack from an increasingly secularized world. Similarly, the Apostles were met with those who were attacking “The Way.” For that, Jesus gives them reassurance that no matter what, he will be with them always and until the end.

The same is true today. In this time of trial, we always will have Jesus with us. He will walk with us through our struggles. We can count on his help when we need it.

Now, I know I have spoken a lot about the seniors, of which I am one, but this is applicable to each and every one of us who walk on this campus. As the break looms, we must remember that we all are being sent out. We all have talents that can be used to spread the gospel to all parts of the world. For some, this seems like a tall mountain that we will never be able to climb. Just remember that as we are sent, we will always have the one who sent us with us at all times.

We just have to have faith in Jesus, the same faith that the apostles had in him, and we can go and “make disciples of all nations.”

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‘You will always have a spiritual home’ at Loras

This article is a preview of a weekly column by Fr. Gross that will begin when classes resume in the fall. Look for his words of wisdom on the mind and soul page.

Greetings Duhawks! It is the end of the academic year, and it feels like yesterday that we were celebrating the Launch into Loras Mass and we were eating hot dogs and burgers in the summer heat in front of the ARC. Today I see many Duhawks going into the ARC to get those last papers done and to work together on the final projects of the semester. This is the also the last edition of the Lorian for the year and the closing days for the class of 2013. I want ensure the senior class that wherever you go in the future, you will always have a spiritual home here at Loras. Remember we will hold you in our prayers, as some of us stay behind to continue the tradition of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition that Bishop Loras brought to Iowa 175 years ago.

And since you will be graduates of this institution of higher learning, you at least have to know two Latin sayings as you leave Loras. The first is, “Deus caritas est.” It is translated, “God is love.” I pray that during your years at Loras you have experienced

divine love in your prayer, studies, friendships, and endeavors. Remember what St. Paul says, “If I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing.” I hope the knowledge and wisdom you received will be animated by the Spirit of Love.

The second saying is this, “Pro Deo et Patria.” It is translated, “For God and for country.” The Loras motto captures what it means to a Christian in the world. To be a follower of Christ means to be for others. We only discover ourselves when we make a true and authentic gift of self to others. I hope there have been many opportunities for you to be for others. I hope you received much joy in serving and that in serving you have seen the face of God in his children.

Deus caritas est and Pro Deo et Patria! May these two Christian realties be with you today and for the rest of your lives!

May God bless the Class of 2013!

Mass Times

Adoration

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St. Joseph’s Chapel 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. M-F Christ the King 9 p.m. Th

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Features

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The Great Gatsby

Editor’s note: the following article contains spoilers

by NINO ERBA At the end (hopefully not to give anything away), Nick staff writer concerning The Great Gatsby. If you are sensitive to leaves New York cynical and haunted by the events and spoilers, please read with caution. sea of emotions that erupted when the illusion becomes so F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book The Great Gatsby is regularly easily shattered. regarded as one of the greatest American novels ever written.

Luhrmann hooks the audience in with strong universal themes The book has been made into films before, notably the 1974 that run throughout: regret, being haunted by the past, love in all its version with Robert Redford. Now, visual stylist extraordinaire complexity, the search for something that you so desperately want Baz Luhrmann takes a stab at the book that captured the 1920s at and continue to pine for and the addictive drive to shy away from the height of its zeitgeist. Fortunately, Luhrmann helps it become your feelings and hardships by partying your life away. Gatsby is an relevant to today’s audiences by keeping the story universal. incredibly complex creation, always teetering between honesty and Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) ponders back on his time in lies, pleasure and desperation, calm and breaking down.

New York City, when he was a bright-eyed young writer-turnedOf course, Luhrmann brings his usual touch by letting loose stockbroker. There, he meets many colorful characters, including on his two loves: visuals and music. The movie is as extravagant Tom Buchanan (Joel Edgerton), his wife Daisy Buchanan (Carey as anything he’s done so far (including Moulin Rouge), and Mulligan) and the attractive yet cynical Jordan Baker (Elizabeth it brings the 1920s onto the screen in all its garishness. As for Debicki). However, everything changes when he meets the music, he brings in Jay-Z to create a soundtrack that bridges the charismatic, yet enigmatic and tortured Jay Gatsby (Leonardo past and present, mining tracks by Beyonce, DiCaprio). At first, Nick is enchanted by Gatsby and his many Florence, himself and Lana Del Ray to bring wonders. However, once Nick gets sucked into the atmosphere out the glamour. He also helps bring out and scene of New York, layers start terrific performances by Maguire and unfolding, including Gatsby’s Leo who tackle the complexities of their rekindled love for Daisy. characters with great skill. Mulligan is The 1920s in this film is less effective as Daisy, who is something presented as a mix of the of a thankless role as she gets caught in two extremes of the period: the web of Tom, Gatsby and the enterprise the endless party where the surrounding them. wealthy had a great time Fitzgerald is famous for his cynicism, indulging themselves with and it certainly shows here. In the excess and money, and the end, Carraway struggles to find cynicism that came from such balance as everything falls escapades. To get from the island apart. To Luhrmann’s credit, where Gatsby and Carraway he kept the immortal line lived to the city, they had to go at the end: “So we beat on, through the industrial side of boats against the current, New York, where the poor borne back ceaselessly had to work in the dirtiest into the past.” A fitting conditions imaginable to end to an excellent keep everything flowing. adaptation.

hystERICal Dennis the Menace

by ERIC OSBORN staff writer

Editor’s note: hystERICal is our weekly satirical column written by Eric Osborn.

The information presented here is written for comedic effect and should not be taken as fact.

Dennis Rodman has a new friend, Kim Jong Un. “I don’t condone what he does, but as far as a person to person, he’s my friend,” proclaimed Rodman. This is a solid foundation for any lasting friendship.

Regardless of Rodman’s crassness, Kim and Rodman have a blossoming friendship.

The dastardly duo have recently been seen in a Los Angeles Baskin-Robbins. Between

bites of America’s Birthday Cake Ice Cream, Kim told the children of LA grand stories of a place called Happy Play Town (North Korea). This place was one of wonder, (it wasn’t), a place where children could play all day long (they couldn’t). The joyous children were allowed (forced) to work in the Mountains Where Smileys Are Made (sweat shops). Rodman told the children stories of Kim slaying dragons, without losing any swag. “He’s my best friend,” Rodman said repeatedly. They then left the ice cream shop skipping hand in hand singing Brad Paisley’s, “Accidental Racist.”

Chicago was the next stop on the road trip. Rodman showed Kim around his old stomping grounds. Kim thought that Chicago

and Pyongyang were very similar, except people smiled in Chicago. He didn’t like that so much, but he told Rodman that with a few more rules and a little hard work he could beat the American spirit out of them.

“Murica,” was Rodman’s reply.

The all-American tour continued on to Daytona Beach, Florida. Kim was upset to learn that he was too late to scold all the college students that visited for spring break.

He told Rodman of his family virtue of never quitting. “Even taking a break is quitting.

Do you think the children in the Mountains Where Smileys Are Made take breaks?!”

Kim was furious. “Listen bff, Americans just don’t have a great leader like you to show them right from wrong,” replied Rodman.

At this, Kim released a singular super manly tear. It took all of his might to mutter one word, “bro.”

Washington D.C. became the final stop for the terrible twosome. With McDonald’s cheeseburgers in hand they shouted

by TYLER GARRISON staff writer

When we think of Iron Man, we think of none other than Robert Downey Jr. who has mastered his role as Tony Stark in his third solo movie and fifth appearance in the role. Coming fresh off of the Avengers blockbusting sensation, fans were excited to see their beloved playboy millionaire philanthropist back at it in this sensational film. The ever popular Rotten Tomatoes marked Iron Man 3 for 171.1 million dollars in its opening weekend and topping The Great Gatsby its second weekend.

This film is action-packed and is a mustsee for not only comic book lovers, but all moviegoers. Undoubtedly, this movie had a few flaws. Specifically, it did not coincide correctly with the comic books.

But that is easily overcome by the James Bond-styled scenes from Downey Jr. and incredible CGI. Without a doubt, the film’s humor tops other past Iron Man films with Tony Stark at his funniest behavior and his vintage Dora the Explorer wrist watch.

Marvel Studios has a great franchise going as Thor 2: The Dark World, Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier and Guardians of the Galaxy are to hit theaters along with a new television series Agents of Shield before we see the next Avengers film. Reports have it that Downey is still in talks with his future as the role of Iron Man, but the success and the enjoyment of his recent film screams “encore.” If you have not seen this film, find a friend and get going, as this is a movie you would not like to miss out on. obscenities from beyond the White House’s fence. “You’d never get away with such disobedience back home, it’s sickening, really. These people don’t know what it’s like to go hungry, but neither do I,” Kim said laughing at his own hysterical joke.

Rodman responded in kind. “Kim, you’re down right crazy! Let’s go take some little kid’s library card and rob them of knowledge!” The pair skipped away down the street, towards the setting sun, filled with hopes and dreams of destroying Western civilization.

Dawn of a Digital Age

You ’ r e A l m o s t D o n e !

Congratulations on completing another year at Loras College, Duhawks!

To our graduating seniors, congratulations on all that you have achieved in your time here.

To everyone else, we look forward to seeing you next year.

Good luck on your finals, and have a fantastic summer!

The world is going digital, whether you like it or not. Starting with iTunes back in 2001, information and entertainment have slowly been shedding their physical forms in favor of cheaper, more efficient digital forms. Thanks to improved technology, consumers can enjoy music, video games, movies, and even books with a few clicks.

Think about the last time you went to purchase a physical copy of some kind of entertainment. CDs and DVDs draw closer to disappearing altogether as services such as Spotify and Netflix gain traction.

Even computers have started ditching the CD-DVD drive, simply because it’s not necessary anymore and computers are actually better off without it. Even some of the big-name video games are becoming more accessible through digital forms, thanks to digital distribution forms such as Steam or the Xbox Live Marketplace.

Economically, it makes sense for companies to take the digital route in distributing their products. Coding a program is one thing, but burning it to a CD and marketing it through other channels is expensive, which only raises the price for consumers. With digital distribution, consumers aren’t paying for a physical copy. The producer can make an unlimited number of copies with the click of a button, cutting out the middleman and sending the product straight to you. The benefits aren’t

by COLIN HALBMAIER features editor

the producer’s alone; without having to meet the needs of the middleman, products can be marked down to incredibly low prices with ease. Steam has become notable for its sales on products, sometimes marking products down as much as 90 percent, if not more. Other digital distribution platforms are taking note of this, and have started doing similar sales with their products. After all, is a physical copy of your media worth the extra $20?

What does this mean for you, the consumer? First of all, online shopping accounts become everything. With iTunes, you cannot access your media without authorizing the device with your information. This realization of the online shopping experience, while convenient, makes protecting yourself all the more important. Protect your passwords, as they

mean more than simply accessing your emails now.

Second of all, there will be more competition in the market. Because it has become so easy for producers to distribute products through a variety of channels, some places might be cheaper than others.

For example, the same book may have a different price on the Kindle, Nook, or iBooks marketplace. Shop around before committing yourself to a particular store, as it might save you some money in the long run.

Finally, you can get involved. There has never been a better time to market yourself or your products than right now. You no longer need to be picked up by a publisher or a record company to make it big. Thanks to companies such as Amazon and Apple, distributing your own media is as easy as it is for the major players in the industry.

As a result, the competition has grown considerably, but as the saying goes, where there’s a will, there’s a way.

Going from a physical product to a digital one can be a jarring experience, but ultimately beneficial one. By taking care not to put all your eggs in one basket, keeping your passwords and other login information a secret, and exploring the new possibilities in the World Wide Web, you might find that the digital experience is better than you expected. All it takes to get started is a click.

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Teaching Good Attitudes

Americans are obsessed with lists. serve as a warning.

by HANNAH WAY But what happens when these lists Everyone is bound to experience copy editor are based off bias opinions and the a few bad classes or teachers: it is resentful ranting of college students? Certainly inevitable. However, publishing complaints, such a list would be worthy of Reddit or your rants, and tirades about it only serves to build opinionated friend’s blog. However, The Center up a culture that no one could be proud of. for College Affordability and Productivity, an When a culture focuses on failings instead of education think-tank, recently released such successes, bad teachers instead of good ones, a list for Forbes’ rankings of America’s best then maybe it deserves to be called out. colleges.

Loras, like all colleges and universities, has Based off the ratings on RateMyProfessors. professors in all areas of study that are willing com, the Center compiled a list of the top to go above and beyond for students. These 25 schools with the worst professors: a truly men and women are knowledgeable in their scientific feat. RateMyProfessors has been the fields, seek to build relationships with their dumping ground for frustrated students for the students, and make us laugh and enjoy past decade or so. What happens when you fail learning. a test? You go and write a poorly worded rant But these professors—like those at Iowa dismissing the teacher as an idiot, naturally. and Illinois State—can be overshadowed by Loras was not on the list, but other schools negative attitudes. in the neighborhood were not as lucky. Illinois As the year comes to a close, there are State was ranked at 22, Iowa State at 19, and St. graduates who are going on to do amazing Cloud University in MN, found its way into the things: graduate school, service in the U.S. and top ten at number 8. abroad, employment across the country. These Even with legitimate research, it would graduates are leaving with high hopes and be difficult to claim that these three schools lofty goals. Yet, many of these students could have the worst professors in the country. What look back at their years at Loras and pinpoint constitutes a “bad” professor? What is worse, a a specific professor or two who made an boring teacher that teaches well or an engaging enormous impact in the direction of their lives. teacher that teaches nothing? To compile such a A specific professor who helped shape these list based off a few students’ tirades and call it hopes and goals. legitimate is irresponsible at best.

Perhaps this is a better indication of the level But there is a bigger problem here. To be on of teachers at an institution. Good professors the list of the top 25 worst professors is a shame. teach; great teachers inspire. Certainly, the Not because it calls out poor teaching, but group that is graduating this year is full of because it indicates a poor student attitude. inspired students. They are the product of the Because RateMyProfessors.com is based bad, the good and the great teacher. As a whole, off student reviews, it can be used as a rough it is pretty evident that the great outweigh the gauge of a school’s overall attitude. Schools bad. with lower ranking teachers don’t necessary Ultimately, any school is going to have a have bad teachers; they often just have students wide range of professors. Some may fall flat and who like to take their academic frustration out some will excel. Some classes you are going via the internet. Even a good teacher could be to doze off in and some you may even want to poorly “scored” by students that just don’t seem retake. No teacher, no school, no class is perfect. to value anything about their school. Apathy But avoid walking around with a Top-25breeds discontent.

Worst-Professors-Mentality: because it really is Loras didn’t make the list, but the list should just an attitude.

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photos by KATHERINE EDWARDS

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Baseball

On the Sideline

Men finish strong in IIAC tourney

Good-bye, my old friend

T

Jack’s Smack

he time has come for my final column of Jack’s Smack.

But unlike many athletes, I know when my time is up and will not try to stretch my career any further than is needed.

Four years ago, I came to this campus as a young kid from Chicago not knowing a single person. Today, I sit here as a slightly older kid that is preparing for life after graduation and cherishing the final moments I have with everyone I have met along the way.

The beauty of Loras is that the people you meet along the way are never onetime visitors; instead they are familiar faces and friends that help create the community feeling on campus.

When I came to Loras I knew I was not ready for the adult world, but now at the tail-end of four years I can say I am ready for the adult world, but the journey would be a lot more fun if I was able to bottle up what I have here and take it with me.

Covering nearly all the sports on campus, as well as working for the Dubuque Fighting Saints for a season allowed me the chance to get out and make a name for myself on campus.

I never knew my path would lead me to sports editor for “The Lorian,” but it was offered to me my Freshman year, more out of need than anything, and I like to think I found my own niche within the title and have attempted to leave my own mark.

As we grow up and mature within ourselves, it does not come down to how you did something, but whether you left a positive mark on what you did and put the most effort into doing it.

To put it in perspective, I tend to think what someone would think 50 years from now looking back at the Duhawks of 2013.

It’s the idea of someone looking into an archive of “The Lorian” to find out about the inaugural season of Loras’ Lacrosse program or to see what Loras College looked like before the Loras Parkway.

The point is that your four years at Loras can be much more enjoyable when you are able to look back and see the mark that you left on it, even if it means losing your keys.

Take the student-athletes at Loras for instance.

Students come to Loras to play athletics on their own merit, without athletic scholarships, and get to create a legacy for themselves as part of a team and don’t have to worry about the commercialization that comes with Division I sports.

As I prepare for my final week as a current Duhawk, I write with the understanding that this will be the last time I ever write about sports in a medium like the newspaper.

After this I get to enjoy a short summer break before heading off to Minnesota to learn to sell and create my own niche selling tickets for the Major League Soccer.

But I know I can look back on my four years at Loras and not want to change one single thing.

Regardless the size of the mark that is left upon your time at Loras, as long as that mark is meaningful to you and fulfills what you wanted out of your time is what counts.

So embrace your education, but do not let it overwhelm you. Have fun, but don’t be an idiot, and cheer on your fellow Duhawks.

It has been a good run for me, and I am happy to say goodbye because, again, the opportunities ahead are infinite and the work can begin on leaving a mark elsewhere.

Jack Metz

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By Ryan graham staff writer

photo by Kaitlyn Keely

First-year Nick Ball tries to beat his opponent from Wartburg in the 200-meter dash, Ball would finish fifth in the finals of the 200-meter dash.

Goerdt earns MVP honors

By Kayleigh Mcdaniel staff writer

Over the course of three days, the men and women’s track and field teams competed in the Rock Bowl at the Outdoor Conference Championships. The men’s and women’s teams combined collected five conference titles and nine All-Iowa Conference titles. The women’s team finished 4th in the conference and the men’s team finished 3rd.

The IIAC is one of the toughest conferences around so though neither team finished first, the athletes put forth a first place effort.

The field events were key contributors in scoring points for the women’s team. Junior Katie Langmeier defended her title as the high jump champion this past weekend with a final jump of 5’6”. Senior Caitlin Groeper earned an All-Iowa Conference with her third place finish in the high jump with a final jump of 5’2”.

Senior Rachel Kolbeck also defended her title as pole vault champion at a height of 10’6”. Junior Kirsten Schultz earned an AllIowa conference title as runner up in the javelin throw. Schultz threw 117’07” to earn second place, just under a foot behind first place.

Junior Laura Wondra finished seventh in the long jump with a length of 16’8” and also finished fifth in the Heptathlon which consists of javelin, shot put, long jump, high jump and 100, 200 and 800 meter dashes. Wondra finished first in all the running events. Sophomores Shay Coleman and Mercedez Kennedy took sixth and seventh in the triple jump. Coleman jumping 33’8.75” and Kennedy jumping 33’1”.

Sophomore Morgan Steere took fifth place in the shot put and sixth place in the hammer throw, throwing 39’5” in the shot put and 135’1” in the hammer throw.

“I think that as a team we did really well this weekend. The field events did a great job taking conference titles in several events which helped the team out a lot. I am very proud with how we competed this weekend and how strongly we ended the season,” said Kolbeck.

First-year Abby Davis advanced to the finals of the 100-meter dash and placed seventh with a time of 12.69 seconds. Sophomore Bri Richardson and first-year Melissa Kroll also advanced to the finals in their races. Scoring points in the 400-meter dash, Richardson placed seventh with a time of 1:00.35 and Kroll placed eighth with a time of 1:00.58.

First-year Bri Cook has continuously dropped time in her 5,000-meter run. Cook started the season at 19:31 minutes and ended with a time of 18:34 minutes at conference placing sixth.

Sophomore Emily Sotelo placed fourth in the finals of the 400-meter hurdles missing an All-Iowa Conference title by just under a second. The women’s 4x100 meter relay comprised of Richardson, Davis, senior Molly Sieverding and Wondra took sixth

place with a time of 49.74 seconds.

Davis and Wondra also helped the 4x400 meter relay to a fourth place finish along with first-year Bri Powers and junior Emily Roth.

The 4x800-meter relay made up of Kroll, senior Katie Flogel and juniors Mary Rector and Kellie Wagner also took fourth place with a time of 9:40.49. Wagner, the anchor of the relay had the fastest split of 2:20.

On the men’s side, the story of the day was junior Josh Goerdt, who was part of three championships which led to being named IIAC MVP. Goerdt finished first in the 200meter dash (22:18), defended his title as champion in the 400-meter dash (48.38) and anchored the 4x400 meter relay to a first place finish.

Sophomore Kyle Ward placed sixth in the finals of the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.38 seconds. First-year Nick Ball finished fifth in the finals of the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.87 seconds.

First-year Stedman Foster placed fourth in the finals of the 400-meter dash with a time of 50.13 seconds. First-year Sam Whan took eighth place in both the 800 and 1500-meter runs, running his 800 in a time of 1:58 and his 1500 in a time of 4:01 minutes.

Sophomores Rob Howe and Steve Loran earned an All-Iowa conference title. Howe placed third in the 5,000-meter run in a time of 15:17 minutes and Loran placed third in the 10,000-meter run in a time of 32:23 minutes. Senior Austin Steil also earned AllIowa conference, finishing third in the steeplechase with a time of 9:39 minutes.

Senior Tim Derr was the runner up in the 110-meter hurdles earning All-Iowa Conference.

Ward, Ball and Goerdt along with sophomore Zac Gassman placed second in the 4x100 meter relay with a time of 42.25. Goerdt and Foster along with Sean Lewis and Zach Frey were the champions in the 4x400 meter relay with a time of 3:18.22.

“Coming into the race, I knew we had a group of guys that had the potential to run against our competition. It was our first time actually running together due to injuries and other conditions” said Goerdt. “I knew each of my teammates took off with the baton and were ready to compete and had all faith in them to keep us in the race.”

Junior Michael Meersman was the runner up in the javelin throw, throwing 182 feet.

First-year Keontae Neely placed fourth in the triple jump, jumping 43’7.25”. Senior Sam Ross placed sixth in both the shot put and the discus throw. Throwing 47’8” in the shot put and 143’9” in the hammer throw.

“We came up short in a few spots, but for the most part, I was pleased with our efforts this weekend” said coach Bob Schultz. “There is a lot of young potential that can bring nothing but good things to future seasons. We have a tremendous group back for both the men and women.”

After their regular season record of 1921 and 11-15 in conference, the Duhawks saw their season end this weekend in the IIAC tournament. Loras held the lowest seed in the tournament (6th) but surprised many by defeating third seeded Buena Vista by the score of 9-0.

Ben Cottrell pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only four hits and walking three. Junior Mark Jablonski stood out on the offensive end, with three hits, two stolen bases, two RBI’s and scored two runs of his own.

The Duhawks then fell to Coe and Central by the scores of 3-6 and 0-3, eliminating the team from the tournament. Wartburg eventually went on to win the tournament over Coe in a crazy championship game.

The Duhawk’s defense was definitely the strong point of the season. Loras finished first in the conference in ERA at 3.13, first in opponents’ batting average at .246 and second in batters picked off with ten. The Duhawks also allowed the least amount of doubles, triples and runs in the IIAC. Sophomore Danny Fahlgren finished first in Fielding Percentage. Along with Fahlgren, four other Duhawks found their way into the top ten in fielding percentage including first-year Lucas Jacque, junior Connor Reilly, first-year Justin Montalvo and senior Cody Richter.

“I think we exceeded other peoples’ expectations,” said assistant coach Dan Wellik.. “Everyone picked us to finish eighth.

No one besides ourselves really had high expectations for us. One of our goals was to make the conference tournament which we did.”

Wellik went on to reflect on each senior.

“Mike Canevello is the ultimate competitor, he really is. He’s a high energy kid and people feed off of him. When Mike Canevello has played well in his career, we as a team have played well. He’s a kid that you love to have on your team.”

“Ben Cottrell, every time he’s gone out on the mound he’s given us a chance to win. That’s all you can ask of a pitcher. He has some of the best control of any guy that we’ve had here in the last six or seven years. He’s an extremely competitive kid who always wanted to give us a chance to win.”

“Jordan Reis plays the game extremely hard. His last game that he played this season, he broke his finger sliding into second base. He actually got it popped back into place and continued to run and even came back to play an inning of defense. He’s an extremely tough and hard-nosed kid.”

“Donny Baran throws more breaking balls than probably any guy I’ve ever had.

He was big in key situations. He’s a guy that got us out of innings from the bullpen.

He’s a guy that we felt comfortable bringing into any situation.”

“Cody Richter’s a kid who can swing the bat. Our guys love him. He’s got a great personality with his teammates. He’s really been able to assimilate himself well two years after transferring here. He’s a guy who really has a lot of juice in his bat and he’s picked up some key hits for us.”

“Travis Misner will have probably the biggest impact on our baseball program without having to do anything in regards to baseball. He’s been a national SAC representative, he’s been involved in so many things here on campus. He’s probably one of the most well-known baseball players on campus. He’s battled through injuries; he’s had an injury almost every single year. But at the same time, he’s been very impactful on our program.”

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Senior athletes who left a mark on the Iowa Conference Softball

Football

Beth Miller

Niki Rivera

Honorable Mention (’11)

Second Team (’10)

3 All-IIAC

3 All-IIAC

Nick Holeton

Kellie Klein

3 All-IIAC

Second Team: Offense (2012)

Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Sam Ross 3 2012 All-IIAC:

Tyler Wilker

discus (2nd) and shot put (3rd)

3 All-IIAC

Second Team: Specialists (2012)

All-IIAC Second Team (’13)’ n All-American Third Team (’12) n All-Region First Team (’12) n All-IIAC First Team (’12) n All-IIAC Second Team (’10 and’11) n

Sam Ross

3 All-IIAC

Honorable Mention (2011 and 2012)

Aaron Strong 3 All-IIAC

Honorable Mention (2012)

Brandon Ronan 3 All-IIAC

Honorable Mention (2012)

By Jack Metz

sports editor

n Editor’s note: As of publication, the 2013 AllConference teams for baseball have not been announced and the NCAA Division III outdoor track-and-field championship meets have yet to be held.

Outstanding Senior

Athletes

Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Austin Steil

Maria Kalb

3 All-IIAC (’12), finishing

3 All-IIAC (’12),

10th at 25:55.7 3 All-IIAC (’11), finishing

13th at 25:57.2 3 All-IIAC (’10), finishing

9th at 26:31.9 3 All-IIAC (’12 and ’13)

3,000 steeplechase

(1st and 3rd)

finishing 15th at 23:29.6 3 All-IIAC (’11)

4x800 relay (3rd)

Tim Derr 3 All-IIAC (’13):

55-meter hurdles (3rd) 3 All-IIAC (’13): 100-meter hurdles (2nd) 3 All-IIAC (’11): 55-meter hurdles (1st)

Katie Flogel 3 All-IIAC (’13):

distance medley relay (3rd) 3 All-IIAC (’11) 4x800 relay (3rd)

Caitlin Groeper 3 All-IIAC

(’11-’13): high jump (3rd, indoor) 3 All-IIAC: (’11-’13) high jump (3rd overall)

Rachel Kolbeck 3 All-IIAC (’13):

pole vault (1st, indoor) 3 All-IIAC: (’12 & ’13) pole vault (1st, outdoor)

Chris Higgins 3 All-IIAC (’10),

finishing 14th at 26:31.9

Integrity. Integration. Achievement. Character.

Sports

Volleyball

The Lorian

Abby Potts

3 All-IIAC Team ('12) 3 All-IIAC Second Team

Melissa Herrmann

3 All-IIAC (’11 and ’12),

('10 & '11)

finishing 8th and 2nd, respectively

3 First Team

All-Conference in 2011 and 2012

Men’s Soccer Brad Joiner

Brit Kent

3 First Team

Kyle Marxkors

3 All-Region Second

All-Conference in 2011 & 2012

3 Second Team

Team (’12) 3 First Team All-IIAC (’12) 3 Second Team

All-IIAC (’11)

All-IIAC (’12)

Connor Mooney

Louie Oswald

3 Second Team All-Conference in 2010

3 Second Team

Malcolm Calbert

3 All-Region Third Team (’12) 3 First Team All-IIAC

(’10 and ’12) 3 All-Region Second Team (’10)

All-IIAC (’10) 3 All-IIAC Honorable

Mention

Ryan Schneider 3 All-IIAC Honorable Mention (’12)

Outstanding

Sam Herrmann (Golf)

Senior

n Iowa Conference

Golfer of the Year (2012)

n All-IIAC (2011 & 2012)

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Men’s & Women’s Basketball

Women’s Golf

Regan Riley

May 16 2013

By Jack Metz

sports editor

n Editor’s note: As of publication, the 2013 All-Conference teams for baseball have not been announced and the NCAA Division III outdoor track-and-field championship meets have yet to be held.

Jayne Eslinger (Soccer) n All-Region Third Team (’12) n First Team All-IIAC (’12) n Second Team All-IIAC

(’09, ’10 & ’11)

Athletes Men’s and Women’s Swimming Stephanie Czarobski

Ryan Momberger 3 All-IIAC (’09-’12): 200 medley relay,

400 medley relay 3 All-IIAC (’10-’11) 800 freestyle relay,

100 breaststroke

Gabrielle Gaulke

3 All-IIAC (’12-’13): 200 freestyle relay 3 All-IIAC (’11-’12): 200 individual medley,

400 freestyle relay, 400 medley relay 3 All-IIAC (’09-’10): 800 freestyle relay,

200 medley relay

Jason DeWane

3 All-IIAC (’09-’13):

800 freestyle relay (2nd) 3 All-IIAC (’11-’12): 200 butterfly (1st)

3 All-IIAC (’12-’13):

200 medley relay

Ricky Lukacs 3 All-IIAC (’08-’12): 800 freestyle relay,

400 individual medley, 1,650 freestyle, 400 freestyle relay 3 All-IIAC (’09-’11): 200 individual medley,

400 medley relay 3 All-IIAC (’08-’10): 200 freestyle relay

Integrity. Integration. Achievement. Character.

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Superlatives

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Which senior is most likely to succeed Jim Collins as Loras’ President?

Which senior has the best smile?

Daniel Thole (male) Sarah Dickhut (female)

Stephen Liske (male) Charlene Becicka (female)

When you look at the class of 2013 as a whole, how will you remember your peers?

Who is your favorite staff member?

A fun-loving bunch of characters: 76% Serious and driven: 14% A spirit of giving: 9%

Mick (security): 33%

How much weight did you put on during college?

Who is your favorite professor?

What rating would you give Dubuque in terms of a place to live?

0-10 pounds: 63% 11-20 pounds: 24% I lost weight: 22%

Andy Auge (male)

Kate Cooper/Breyan Strickler (female-tie)

Good: 58% Excellent: 20%

Neither good nor bad: 16%

What is the best residence hall?

Lynch-McCarthy Apts.: 31% Beckman: 30%

Binz: 18% Byrne Oaks: 10%

What is your favorite place to go off campus?

Gin Rickeys: 40% Fat Tuesday’s: 26%

Who is the nicest senior?

Blake Neebel (male) Charleke Becicka (female)

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Graduation List:

Bachelor’s Degrees Graduate names are followed by hometowns and their degree(s). degrees are identified by l degrees are signified by n

*Those who either have graduated in December or are on pace to graduate within a semester’s time have the option of walking with the May 2013 graduates, and are included in the list.

Cum Laude: Grade-point average of 3.50 and higher.

Magna Cum Laude: Grade-point average of 3.70 and higher.

Maxima Cum Laude: Grade-point average of 3.90 and higher.

LUIS M. ACOSTA-HERRERA

STEPHEN J. AVENARIUS

CHARLENE G. BECICKA

KYLE L. BERGQUIST

l English Literature

l Business

l English Literature

l Sport Science

DANIEL S. BADOVINAC

Magna Cum Laude Honors Program

CATHERINE M. BETHKE

JAMES H. BECK

l Marketing

Phoenix, Arizona

l International Studies

Honors Program

KELSEY S. ADAMS Dubuque, Iowa

l Public Relations

Dubuque, Iowa

Inverness, Illinois l Accounting

RYAN A. BAEZ

Park Ridge, Illinois

l Management

EMILY C. BEKE

CATHERINE L. ALLEN

Muskego, Wisconsin

l Accounting

KATHRYN E. BAKKUM

Earlville, Iowa l Finance

SARAH L. ALT Dubuque, Iowa

l Public Relations

BO J. ANDERSON Cedar Rapids, Iowa l Economics

SARAH A. ANDERSON Hillsboro, Wisconsin n Biochemistry

Cum Laude

WHITNEY L. ARTHOFER

Charles City, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa n Biology n Spanish

Magna Cum Laude

ANA P. BALDINGER Oak Park, Illinois

l Finance

McHenry, Illinois

Webster, Iowa

RYAN P. BINSFIELD Lisbon, Iowa l Accounting l Finance

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cum Laude

l Elementary Education

DEBRA R. BISPING

AMBER N. BENKO

Dubuque, Iowa n Engineering

l Management Information Systems

BRITTANY N. BLASCHAK

Grayslake, Illinois l Business

Naperville, Illinois

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited

LOGAN A. BENSON

KEVIN J. BOHNE

n Mathematics

l Politics

Westchester, Illinois

n English Writing

l Music

Magna Cum Laude Honors Program

JESSICA M. BOYER

l Psychology

MICHAEL T. BARTODZIEJ

ROBERT D. BAUCH Freeport, Illinois

Dubuque, Iowa

l English Literature

l Marketing

l Public Relations

Mount Vernon, Iowa

Indian Head Park, Illinois

Fort Atkinson, Iowa n Biology

NATHAN L. BERGLUND

CHELSEY A. BRUNS

l Sport Management

l Athletic Training

East Moline, Illinois

Waukee, Iowa

Grads AMANDA S. BRUNSSEN

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LAUREN R. COOK

ZACHARY M. DALY

l English Literature l Spanish

Boone, Iowa l Marketing l Economics

Cum Laude

Magna Cum Laude

FELIZIA DAMBACH

NICHOLAS J. CHERWIN

VICTORIA L. COOPER

TREVOR M. CHICOINE

BENJAMIN J. COTTRELL

Maxima Cum Laude

Magna Cum Laude

l Management Information Systems l Accounting

NATALIE R. BUSTA

ROBERT H. COE

GIOVANNI P. COVARRUBIAS

Dubuque, Iowa l Accounting l Finance

BRIANA BUCARO Arlington Heights, Illinois l Elementary Education

KATIE M. BURKE* Decorah, Iowa

n Computer Science n Mathematics

Lawler, Iowa n Biology

KELLERYN A. BYAR Manhattan, Illinois l Religious Studies l Philosophy

Magna Cum Laude

MALCOLM C. CALBERT Stoughton, Wisconsin

l Sport Management

SARA M. CASTILLO GARCIA Bogota, Colombia

l International Studies l Religious Studies

Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

BRITTNEY N. CATO

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Chicago, Illinois

Joliet, Illinois l Instr Strategist I 7-12

St. Marys, Iowa l Philosophy

Tinley Park, Illinois n Mathematics

BENJAMIN J. COLEMAN Itasca, Illinois l Sport Science

RYAN J. CONLEY Wheaton, Illinois l Business l Economics

BENJAMIN T. CONNELL

Melcher-Dallas, Iowa l Politics

Dubuque, Iowa

Rockford, Illinois n Biochemistry

CASSIE M. CRABILL Dubuque, Iowa l Accounting l Management

ADAM L. CRAIG Mount Vernon, Iowa l Psychology

Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

Cascade, Iowa l History

TASSIE K. CREWS

KYLE D. CONZETT

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited l Criminal Justice

Peosta, Iowa l Economics

Dubuque, Iowa

MARY G. CUSHMAN Dubuque, Iowa l Marketing

STEPHANIE D. CZAROBSKI Lansing, Illinois

l Elementary Education

Magna Cum Laude

Des Moines, Iowa l Philosophy

Oberspeltach, Germany l Psychology l Sociology

ELLIOTT R. DAVIDSON Oak Park, Illinois l Marketing

JAMIE S. DAVIS Nekoosa, Wisconsin n Mathematics

RALPH E. DAVIS Gilbertville, Iowa l Philosophy l Music

SONDRA F. DEAN

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin n Chemistry ACS Certified

Maxima Cum Laude

EDWARD C. DEBARTOLO Naperville, Illinois

l Spanish Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

PAUL R. DEETER Milwaukee, Wisconsin l English Writing l Media Studies

BENJAMIN D. DEININGER Mount Vernon, Iowa n Engineering

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MEGHAN E. DELANEY

LAUREN M. DEWITT

NICOLE E. DUNN

l English Literature

l Media Studies

l Athletic Training

l Spanish

Public Relations

Grayslake, Illinois

l International Studies

Magna Cum Laude Honors Program

ELISE M. DEMOULLY Dubuque, Iowa

l Elementary Education l Spanish

Cum Laude

REBECCA C. DERR Dyersville, Iowa

l Elementary Education

Magna Cum Laude

TIMOTHY C. DERR

Barrington, Illinois

CHRISTOPHER T. DEXTER Des Plaines, Illinois

l Physical Education

SARAH M. DICKHUT Appleton, Wisconsin

Saptari, Nepal

n Biochemistry

Cum Laude Honors Program

MOLLY C. DEVINE Shorewood, Illinois

l Art & Digital Design l Media Studies

JASON M. DEWANE

l Psychology

KATELYN M. EICHORST Peotone, Illinois

Cum Laude Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

STEVEN C. DOBIHAL

SAMANTHA L. ENGLE*

l History

l English Literature

Maplewood, Minnesota

Maxima Cum Laude Honors Program

REENA DEV

l Criminal Justice

Cum Laude Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Honors Program

l Media Studies

Elkader, Iowa

Kewanee, Illinois

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited

l International Studies

l Physical Education

ELIAS M. EASTMAN

n Biological Research n Philosophy

Dyersville, Iowa

ALLISON M. DESHAW

Libertyville, Illinois

EMILY M. DODD Clinton, Iowa

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited l English Literature

l Sociology

Sioux City, Iowa

l English Writing

Cum Laude

JAYNE K. ESLINGER Chicago, Illinois

n Biological Research

NICHOLAS L. ESTRADA Chicago, Illinois

CHRISTOPHER J. FEY Frankfort, Illinois l Marketing

ANDREW J. FILIPIAK Geneva, Illinois l Physical Education

CHRISTOPHER G. FLEISCHMANN Eagle, Wisconsin l Sport Management l Finance

KEITH J. FLINN II Westport, Connecticut l English Writing

KATHERINE M. FLOGEL La Motte, Iowa n Computer Science n Mathematics

Cum Laude

CAITLIN E. FLORO Des Moines, Iowa

l Elementary Education

Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

ERICA J. FRANA

MICHAEL O. DONNELLY

l Criminal Justice

New Berlin, Wisconsin n Biology

l English Writing

JASON R. FEENEY

SERENA G. FREISINGER

l English Literature

l Elementary Education

l English Writing

Cum Laude

Park Ridge, Illinois

Cum Laude

BRANDON L. DOUGLAS* Muscatine, Iowa

l Sport Science

GABRIEL J. DREWELOW Waterloo, Iowa

Woodstock, Illinois

l Management

n Mathematics

l Marketing

Des Moines, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa

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KINZLEE C. GAGE

RACHEL M. GODSHALL

ERIK J. HANSON

BRIAN T. HELLING

l Elementary Education

l Music

l Physical Education

l Finance

CATHERINE M. GALLAGHER

KENZIE L. GOEDKEN

KEVIN B. HARLANDER

MATTHEW P. HEMMERLE

l Psychology

l Psychology

l Public Relations

l Sport Science

MARCELO GARRIDO

JUSTIN T. GONNER

Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

JASPER L. HENDERSON

l Marketing

l Finance

l Athletic Training

l Management

REESE A. HARTLAGE

JUAN GONZALEZ, JR.

Burlington, Wisconsin n Mathematics

l Sport Science

EMILY A. HAVERTAPE

JONATHAN K. GOODFELLOW

l Public Relations

Aurora, Iowa

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Cali, Colombia

GABRIELLE M. GAULKE Des Moines, Iowa

l Art & Digital Design l Marketing

KYLIE A. GEORGE Zionsville, Indiana

l English Literature l English Writing

KATLYN R. GERKEN Batavia, Illinois

l Media Studies

Cum Laude Honors Program

MARCOS D. GIANNAKOUROS* Dubuque, Iowa l History

Magna Cum Laude

NORA J. GILMAN Deer Grove, Illinois

l Athletic Training

KATELYN M. GLENNON

Waupun, Wisconsin

Lamont, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa

Chicago, Illinois

Dubuque, Iowa

l Management

Lansing, Illinois

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Manchester, Iowa

KATLYN M. HAYES Winfield, Illinois

l Marketing

l Public Relations

JOSEPH A. GRACYALNY

GARRETT C. HEBEL

Beloit, Wisconsin

Dubuque, Iowa

Spring Grove, Illinois

Galena, Illinois

SHANNON T. HENNELLY Crystal Lake, Illinois n Chemistry ACS Certified n Mathematics

ALYSSA C. HENTRICH Belmont, Wisconsin l Psychology

TIRA E. HEPKER Sycamore, Illinois

l Physical Education

Onalaska, Wisconsin

l English Writing

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited

l International Studies

CAITLIN A. GROEPER

l Spanish

Magna Cum Laude

Cum Laude Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

DIANE F. HERBST

South Beloit, Illinois

l Elementary Education

Magna Cum Laude

MEGAN M. GROSS Dubuque, Iowa

l Elementary Education

Cum Laude

KYLE R. HAASE

MIRANDA L. HEIAR Bellevue, Iowa

l Marketing

l Public Relations

MELISSA S. HERRMANN

NICHOLAS J. HANNAN

l English Literature

l Elementary Education

Magna Cum Laude

Evergreen Park, Illinois

Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

KATHERINE T. HEIDORN

Dubuque, Iowa l Management Information Systems

FRANK X. HERRERA

l Management

Cedar Rapids, Iowa n Biochemistry

East Dubuque, Illinois

Dubuque, Iowa

l English Literature

Melrose Park, Illinois

l Spanish Magna Cum Laude Honors Program

Hinckley, Illinois n Biological Research

Magna Cum Laude

SAMUEL A. HERRMANN Mount Vernon, Iowa n Engineering

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ELIZABETH J. HERTZENBERG Wayzata, Minnesota

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited l Criminal Justice

JOSEPH R. HESTON Dubuque, Iowa n Biological Research

SAMUEL D. HESTON Dubuque, Iowa l Accounting l Marketing l Finance

CHRISTOPHER P. HIGGINS Geneva, Illinois l Marketing

MATTHEW J. HILLARD Galena, Illinois

l Sport Management

AMANUEL E. HMARIAM Addis Ababa, Ethiopia n Biochemistry

NICHOLAS J. HOLETON Pecatonica, Illinois l Sport Science

BREANNA B. HOLLIE Chicago, Illinois

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited l Criminal Justice

Cum Laude

CAROLINE N. HOOPER Hillsboro, Oregon n Computer Science n Religious Studies

ERIN M. HOPPMAN East Dubuque, Illinois l Finance l Accounting

Magna Cum Laude

ALEXANDRA HUGHESCOLON Stillman Valley, Illinois

l Elementary Education

JOSEPH R. HUGHES Elmhurst, Illinois l International Studies l Politics

TAYLOR A. HUNSBERGER Sleepy Hollow, Illinois l History

KEVIN M. JACHIM Evergreen Park, Illinois l Sport Management l Public Relations

CHRISTINA M. JACKSON East Dubuque, Illinois l Marketing

CHRISTIAN T. JACOBS

JESSICA A. JOHNSON

HANNAH D. KAUFFOLD

l Elementary Education

l Public Relations

Burlington, Iowa

Cum Laude

BRADLEY A. JOINER Lemont, Illinois l Finance l Management

NICHOLAS A. JOOS Dubuque, Iowa

l Media Studies

ASHLEY M. KEEDY Monticello, Iowa

l Management Information Systems

l English Literature

l English Writing

Gurnee, Illinois

JESSICA I. KADRIE Owatonna, Minnesota

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited l Psychology

Magna Cum Laude

MARIA E. KALB Dubuque, Iowa n Engineering n Mathematics

Magna Cum Laude

JOSEPH P. JERKOVICH

Cum Laude

Shullsburg, Wisconsin l Social Work-CSWE Accredited

Kathmandu, Nepal n Computer Science nMathematics

SARAH H. KEELY

HANNAH I. KASS-ATEN

JESSICA M. JERRY

SHRABYA KAYASTHA

THERESE F. JUNG

East Dubuque, Illinois l Marketing l Management l Finance

Council Bluffs, Iowa l Business

Wahoo, Nebraska

Houghton, Michigan

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited l International Studies

Leland, Iowa

l English Literature

ANDREW O. KELCHEN Cascade, Iowa

l Management l Marketing

LAUREN K. KELLEHER Orland Park, Illinois

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited

ELIZABETH R. KELLOM Stoughton, Wisconsin n Biological Research n Spanish

Magna Cum Laude Honors Program

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MARA T. KELLY

BRIAN W. KINNEY

TABATHA I. LANG*

l English Literature

l Marketing

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited

Oak Brook, Illinois l Management

NEIL W. LANGE

DELANEY K. LUDWIG

Oak Lawn, Illinois

l Sociology Magna Cum Laude

SHANAE R. KEMEN Maple Grove, Minnesota

l International Studies l History

Maxima Cum Laude Honors Program

JULIE A. KEMP Dubuque, Iowa

l Accounting l Finance

Magna Cum Laude

BRITTANY J. KENT Blanchardville, Wisconsin

l Physical Education

RACHEL A. KERCHEFSKE Manitowoc, Wisconsin

l Sport Management

AABRISTI KHADKA Kathmandu, Nepal

n Computer Science

CASEY A. KILLIAN Joliet, Illinois

l Accounting

KYLE A. KILLIAN Joliet, Illinois

l Criminal Justice

Gurnee, Illinois

KYLE W. KIRCHHOFF Bartlett, Illinois

l Sport Management

JOSHUA J. KIRKLAND Rock Falls, Illinois

l Elementary Education

Orland Park, Illinois n Mathematics

ALICIA M. LANSER

GRANT R. LUENSE

Dubuque, Iowa

l Art & Digital Design

LYNDSEY L. LEGRAND

l Management

l English Literature

Dubuque, Iowa

Galena, Illinois

l Marketing

Magna Cum Laude

Magna Cum Laude

ALEX M. LEHMANN

KELLIE J. KLEIN Dubuque, Iowa

l Elementary Education

LIBBY C. KLUESNER Farley, Iowa n Biology

RACHEL R. KOLBECK Germantown, Wisconsin

l Elementary Education

Peosta, Iowa n Mathematics

CONNOR J. LEVENHAGEN West Allis, Wisconsin n Computer Science

KELSEY M. LING Dyersville, Iowa

l Public Relations

Magna Cum Laude

LUCAS J. LINK

ROBERT P. KRESS*

l History

Dubuque, Iowa n Mathematics

JESSICA M. KSIAZEK Schaumburg, Illinois

l English Writing

GENEVIEVE M. KINLEY

SAMUEL L. LAMPE

l Elementary Education

Bellevue, Iowa n Biological Research

Magna Cum Laude

Magna Cum Laude

SHANNON J. LUCAS

l Sport Management

Dubuque, Iowa

PATRICIA M. KLAUER

l Management

Waukee, Iowa

McGregor, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa

STEPHEN T. LISKE Long Grove, Iowa n Biology

Coralville, Iowa l Management

RICHARD E. LUKACS Mundelein, Illinois l Sociology

MALLORY M. MACCIOMEI Yorkville, Illinois n Biology

KIMBERLY M. MADDEN Rockford, Illinois l English Writing

AGATHA MAJCHROWICZ Westmont, Illinois n Mathematics

ANNA M. MANGAN De Witt, Iowa n Biology

Cum Laude

MEGAN T. MANTERNACH Rickardsville, Iowa l Psychology l Sociology

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COLE H. MARIOTTINI Glen Ellyn, Illinois l Spanish

l International Studies

CHANTEL D. MARTIN Dubuque, Iowa

l Criminal Justice

KYLE A. MARXKORS Florissant, Missouri l Management l Marketing

MORGAN A. MAY*

JORDAN A. METZ

JAMES R. NAPRSTEK

SERGIO PEREZ

KEVIN P. MEYERS

BLAKE A. NEEBEL

SHELBY E. PERKINS

Pleasant Hill, Iowa l Sport Science

Dubuque, Iowa

l Elementary Education

LOGAN J. MICHAEL Hawkeye, Iowa l Politics l Economics

ANDREW W. MILLER Batavia, Illinois

l English Literature

l English Writing l Media Studies

MORGAN L. MAYER

ASHLEY M. MILLER

Dubuque, Iowa

Port Huron, Michigan n Mathematics

QUINN T. MCCULLOUGH Dubuque, Iowa n Engineering

KAYLEIGH N. MCDANIEL Dubuque, Iowa

Byron, Illinois

l Management

ELIZABETH M. MILLER Menominee, Illinois

MATTHEW P. MCGRAW Winthrop, Iowa l Accounting

South Elgin, Illinois

Waverly, Iowa l Economics l Politics

Magna Cum Laude

Cum Laude

DANIEL E. MOORE

KEALSEY B. MCNEIL Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited l Criminal Justice

MICHELLE I. MCWILLIAMS Victor, Iowa

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited

BETHANY A. MELVIN Dubuque, Iowa

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited

SAMUEL G. MESCHER Dyersville, Iowa l Art & Digital Design

JACK R. METZ Chicago, Illinois

l Sport Management

Crestwood, Illinois n Mathematics

LOGAN W. PERLETH Dubuque, Iowa l History

Chicago Heights, Illinois l History

TERESA A. O’BRIEN

TYLER D. PFOHL

Cedar Rapids, Iowa l Public Relations

LAUREN G. O’BRYAN Peoria, Illinois n Biology

Rockton, Illinois l Politics l Economics

Cum Laude Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

FORREST R. OLSON

JOSE D. ORTIZ

JACOB T. MCGREAL

Cum Laude

n Biological Research

l Criminal Justice

CONNOR P. MOONEY

Marion, Iowa l Psychology

JORDAN E. PETERSON

Midlothian, Illinois l Marketing

Roscoe, Illinois l Psychology

Cicero, Illinois l Politics

Naperville, Illinois

RYAN A. MOMBERGER

Lake Zurich, Illinois l Sport Management l Business

Elkader, Iowa n Engineering

DARREN N. OAKES

PATRICK J. O’GRADY

MOLLY R. MOERER

Cum Laude

Springfield, Illinois l Finance

TRAVIS D. MISNER

ANDREW M. MCFADDEN

Chicago, Illinois n Mathematics n Spanish

CHRISTOPHER S. NOONAN

Maxima Cum Laude

l Physical Education

KELLY E. MCGOVERN

Dubuque, Iowa l Philosophy

l Sport Management

l Public Relations

Cedar Falls, Iowa n Biology

Plainfield, Illinois l Media Studies

Franklin Park, Illinois l Spanish

MEGAN L. OTRUBA* Dubuque, Iowa

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited

BREANNA L. OXLEY

Dubuque, Iowa n Computer Science

MOLLY J. PILCHER Clarence, Iowa l Athletic Training

MICHAEL A. PLACE South Wayne, Wisconsin l Athletic Training

AMELIA M. POHLMANN Bettendorf, Iowa l Psychology

JOSHUA D. PORTER Summerville, South Carolina l Physical Education

ABIGAIL R. POTTS Dubuque, Iowa l Marketing

l Public Relations

GARETT P. PRUSHA Amana, Iowa l Finance

RABIN RANABHAT

Cum Laude

Marion, Iowa lHistory

Pokhara, Nepal n Computer Science n Mathematics

SANDRA M. MOORE

ANDREW R. PAPE

Maxima Cum Laude Honors Program

Rolling Meadows, Illinois l Elementary Education

LINDSEY R. MORIS Harpers Ferry, Iowa l Sport Science l Psychology

HALEY M. MUIR Dubuque, Iowa l Finance l Management

AMY M. NADER Milwaukee, Wisconsin n Neuroscience n Sport Science

Sherrill, Iowa n Computer Science

NANCY T. PATER Berwyn, Illinois l Social Work-

CSWE Accredited l Sociology Magna Cum Laude

MOLLY L. REA Rochester, Minnesota n Biology

DANIEL J. READY Clive, Iowa l Marketing

Cum Laude

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ADAM T. REISS

MATTHEW L. SANFORD

KELLY M. SHEW

RACHAEL A. STIEBER

l Management

n Biological Research

l Elementary Education

l Sport Science

RUPESH SHRESTHA

STEVEN L. STIERMAN

La Motte, Iowa

New Hampton, Iowa

l Marketing

Cum Laude

ELLEN C. REISS

KYLE D. SCHAFFER

l Media Studies

l Economics

Ryan, Iowa

l Public Relations

Cum Laude

RACHEL R. RIEGER Bartlett, Illinois

l Public Relations

REGAN M. RILEY Brookfield, Illinois l Marketing

COURTNEY F. RIPOLL Naperville, Illinois l Psychology

NIKOLE M. RIVERA Sterling, Illinois

l Elementary Education

Cum Laude

ASHLEY J. ROBBINS Evansville, Wisconsin

l Athletic Training

CHRISTOPHER D. ROCK Swea City, Iowa n Biochemistry

Cum Laude

ROSEMARY A. ROE Crestwood, Illinois

l Public Relations

KELLY R. ROGOWSKI Prospect Heights, Illinois l Accounting l Marketing

Cum Laude

BRANDON J. RONAN Waukon, Iowa

l Sport Science

SAMUEL C. ROSS

Oxford, Iowa

NATALIE M. SCHLADER Dubuque, Iowa

l Elementary Education

BENJAMIN S. SCHMALL Dubuque, Iowa

l Criminal Justice

ALEXANDRA M. SCHMALZ

Zionsville, Indiana

Kathmandu, Nepal n Biochemistry

Magna Cum Laude

Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa n Biology

MOLLY A. SIEVERDING

ABBI M. STROBBE

l Elementary Education

l Elementary Education

MARGARET C. SINNOTT

AARON J. STRONG

l English Literature

l Management

DAVID D. SKRZYPIEC

l Accounting

Bellevue, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa

Orland Hills, Illinois

Park View, Iowa

Elgin, Iowa

l Finance

Dubuque, Iowa n Biology

l Criminal Justice

AYUSH SUBEDI

JEFFREY D. SCHMIDT

MITCHELL J. SKUL

n Computer Science

l Criminal Justice

l Management Information Systems

RYAN W. SCHNEIDER

LARISSA A. SMIRNIOTIS*

Oxford, Iowa

Crestwood, Illinois

l Sport Management

CHRISTOPHER D. SCHULTZ Mineral Point, Wisconsin l Politics

ELIZABETH C. SCHULTZ Cedar Falls, Iowa l Marketing

STEPHANIE M. SCHULZE Mount Prospect, Illinois l History

Magna Cum Laude

JENI E. SCHURBON Maquoketa, Iowa l Spanish

SAMANTHA J. SEWELL Delavan, Wisconsin

l Art & Digital Design l Public Relations

Cum Laude

ERIN M. SEXTON Chicago, Illinois

l Psychology

Dubuque, Iowa

Orland Park, Illinois

l Management Information Systems

BENJAMIN L. SMITH Dixon, Illinois n Engineering

Kathmandu, Nepal n Mathematics

Magna Cum Laude

NATHAN C. SUCHOMEL Fairfax, Iowa

l Sport Science

REBECCA A. SUCKOW West Des Moines, Iowa l Spanish l Sport Science

MARGARET E. SMITH

Cum Laude Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

Cum Laude

COLLEEN M. SULLIVAN

Fort Atkinson, Iowa n Biology

MEGAN D. SMITH Waukesha, Wisconsin

l Public Relations l Sociology

Magna Cum Laude

ALICIA M. SOPPE Galena, Illinois

l Elementary Education

Magna Cum Laude

AIMEE M. SOUKUP Fairfax, Iowa l Spanish l Elementary Education

Cedar Falls, Iowa l History

l Criminal Justice

Magna Cum Laude

STACI M. SULLIVAN Manchester, Iowa l Accounting l Finance

JACOB D. THIERMANN Stoughton, Wisconsin l Finance

REGAN L. THIES Waukon, Iowa

l English Literature

Cum Laude

n Mathematics

Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

TYSON R. SQUIERS

ASHLEY E. ROUSE

BRITTANY M. SEYLLER

l Physical Education

l Media Studies

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited

KATHRYN E. STEHN

Magna Cum Laude

l Elementary Education

DANIEL A. THOLE

Epworth, Iowa

Yorkville, Illinois

Cum Laude

MICHAEL P. RUBEL Bellevue, Iowa

Algonquin, Illinois

Magna Cum Laude

ZACHARY Q. SHAY Maple Grove, Minnesota

Belle Plaine, Iowa

Rock Island, Illinois

AUSTIN M. STEIL

l Accounting

l History

l Finance

l Philosophy

Cedar Rapids, Iowa n Biology

Magna Cum Laude

Cum Laude

Cum Laude

l Athletic Training

CASSANDRA L. THILL Dubuque, Iowa n Mathematics

Dyersville, Iowa n Mathematics

Cum Laude Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

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EILEEN C. TORPY

MORGAN E. WASHBURN

l History

l Social Work-CSWE Accredited

Chicago, Illinois

Cedar Rapids, Iowa l Sociology

MARIA E. TOVAR BARAYA

DONALD J. WEARMOUTH JR.*

l Management Information

l Criminal Justice

Bogota, Colombia

Systems l Marketing Cum Laude Honors Program

ERIC R. TRUESDALE Waukesha, Wisconsin l History

MEG E. TURNIS Cascade, Iowa

l Elementary Education

Galena, Illinois

RACHEL R. WEGLARZ Woodridge, Illinois

l Elementary Education

Magna Cum Laude

JENNA L. WEHLING Beecher, Illinois n Biology

CASEY J. WEITZ Dubuque, Iowa

AUSTIN J. WILKER Garnavillo, Iowa l Philosophy

TYLER D. WILKER Dubuque, Iowa l Public Relations

VINCENT R. WILLAUER Dubuque, Iowa

l English Writing Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

HILLARY S. WILSON Waunakee, Wisconsin l Elementary Education

Cum Laude

DANIELLE M. WINTER Bettendorf, Iowa

JORDAN J. WOODFORK Evanston, Illinois l Sociology l Social Work-CSWE Accredited

MICHAEL N. WUERTZER Peosta, Iowa

l Criminal Justice l Psychology

FELIX N. YAMOAH Accra, Ghana

l Business

KATHLEEN E. YOCKEY Sycamore, Illinois

l Social Work-

Magna Cum Laude

l Sport Management

l Elementary Education

CSWE Accredited

JOSHUA T. UTTER

BRITTNEY A. WESTERMEYER

Magna Cum Laude

ALLISON E. ZALESNY

Cross Plains, Wisconsin

Dyersville, Iowa n Chemistry

JESSICA L. WITHEY

Magna Cum Laude

RUTH H. WHALEY

Cum Laude

MARC F. VENISSE

l History

l Spanish l International Studies

Lino Lakes, Minnesota

Park Falls, Wisconsin n Biochemistry

TED R. WITTMAN

l Sport Management

Maxima Cum Laude Honors Program

KEVIN P. WALSH

STACY S. WHITE

l Sport Management

Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa l Business

CASEY J. WILGENBUSCH

Bellevue, Nebraska

Dyersville, Iowa n Biological Research

JOSEPH P. WOLTER

l Marketing

Magna Cum Laude

n Computer Science

Chino Valley, Arizona

Kirkwood, Missouri l Business

ROBERT F. WARD

l Physical Education

Master of Arts Degrees JULIE ANNE BOVENMYER

ELI G. LICHT*

Theology

Educational Leadership

VICKY A. COYLE

CYNTHIA S. PFIFFNER*

Educational Leadership

Ministry

Ames, Iowa

Farley, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa

LEAH A. D’SOUZA

JANET M. SATTERLEE*

Educational Leadership

Ministry

Peosta, Iowa

MICHAEL J. EINSWEILER* Galena, Illinois

Educational Leadership

KELLEY A. HARBACH* Delhi, Iowa

Educational Leadership

BENJAMIN K. LEARY*

Portland, Oregon

JENNIFER M. STIEFEL* Dubuque, Iowa

Theology

MARY K. TEMPLE Muscatine, Iowa

Theology

TYLER L. WHEELER* Ames, Iowa

East Dubuque, Illinois

Ministry

SAMANTHA A. LEIBFRIED*

TEENA WILLIAMS FRANCOIS

Psychology: Clinical

Psychology: Clinical

Psychology: Clinical

Potosi, Wisconsin

Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa l Art & Digital Design

CODY D. WOLTER

Perry, Iowa n Mathematics

Chicago, Illinois

l Public Relations

SHANSHAN ZHU* Wuhan, China

l English Writing

DAVID J. ZINTAK Brookfield, Illinois l History l Economics l International Studies

Magna Cum Laude

DAVID A. ZOECKLER* Iowa City, Iowa

l Elementary Education

Associate of Arts Degrees

CINDY M. BEHNKE*

JAN L. WAGNER*

Associate of Arts

Associate of Arts

Durango, Iowa

La Motte, Iowa

Ode to The Lorian Without Nick Joos, Kevin Harlander, Jack Metz, Ayush Subedi and K.T. Heidorn Nick, you’ve worked so hard for me, it certainly hasn’t been a game, So I feel silly that I still don’t know how to say your last name.

You have a great sense of humor and an imagination without fail, I just hope you don’t start World War III with another mass e-mail.

Kevin, we’re all so glad you spent the past year selling some ads, I wish you didn’t have to skip town with the other grads.

It’s hard to find someone who can sell ice cream to an eskimo, Now I fear our revenue numbers will head right back to skid row.

Jack, I can’t say enough about the effort you’ve given for 4 years, When it comes to sports, most people would be reduced to tears.

But you’ve kept your enthusiasm and given it your all, Never once fled the scene in search of the wailing wall.

Ayush, a mathematics major who also happens to be so creative You don’t see that every day, with both sides of the brain so active.

But even more impressive was your desire to get to work, All the silly assignments that you didn’t even think to shirk.

K.T., you go about your business so quietly, I barely got to know you, The first time I hear a peep from you is when you’re bidding adieu.

We’ll think of you whenever it’s real quiet in the office, Do you have a sister we could hire as an apprentice?

I know that the sky is the limit for all of you guys, You somehow always found a way to improvise.

Years from now, you’ll think of The Lorian when you’re freezing cold, You might even convince yourself it’s not like getting your teeth pulled.

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— Tim Manning (Lorian moderator)