October 6th Edition of The Lorian by The Lorian

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Vol. CI Iss. III

October 6 , 2022 - Dubuque, IA

STUDENT’S Somos Duhawks: REGROUP AFTER Celebrating LORAS FAMILY Latinx Heritage WEEKEND By ANDREW MARTINEZ

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Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) were represented at the Dubuque Latinx Fiesta downtown. This event brought all Latinos together for a full day of celebrations.

Duhawk Dispatch Three

BRAIN HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

By AVA BRADLEY

Duhawks, this week I would like to introduce you to one of our committees: The Housing Committee. The Housing C ommittee is chaired by BethAnnie Hartman and is comprised of 6 students. The goal of the committee is to seek out student issues with Campus Housing and find solutions for those issues. Issues can range from things such as maintenance requests to ideas to improve your housing experience on campus. BethAnnie Hartman, Chair. BethAnnie.Hartman@loras.edu Quinn Freese, Rohlman Hall, Quinn.Freese@loras.edu Nora Bruxvoort, Rohlman Hall, Nora.Bruxvoort@loras.edu Zane Thomas, Binz Hall, Zane. Thomas@loras.edu Lillian Strait, Smyth Hall, Lillian. Strait@loras.edu Katie Callahan, Beckman Hall, Katie.Callahan@loras.edu Marion Edwards, Apartment/ Alternative Housing, Marion. Edwards@loras.edu We want to hear from you! If you have any input or suggestions about housing on campus, please contact your representative or contact Student Government directly at Student.Government@loras.edu

By BERNADETTE MERCURIO

The last two weeks of Latinx Heritage Month have b een celebrated well by the Loras Center for Inclusion and Advocacy and Loras LULAC. Loras LULAC held its 5th Annual Latinx Heritage Soccer Game in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month on Saturday, Sept 24th. The event saw the Loras Duhawks take on Nebraska Wesleyan in a winning effort for both the Men’s and Women’s teams. The entire event saw Latino Music, announcements made entirely in Spanish, free Somos Duhawks shirts, and free tacos courtesy of El Paisano. The celebration continued with a baile at the Smokestack with fellow students from Clarke and UD. Just as in previous years, the Duhawks showed up and showed out at this year’s baile and enjoyed the night dancing and singing to everyone’s favorite Latino Hit Songs. The week could not have been complete without the Dubuque Latinx Fiesta hosted by Loras Center for Inclusion and Advocacy. The event brought all Latinos together at the Smokestack for a full day of Latinx Celebrations! Small businesses from around Dubuque came down, vended, and enjoyed their time meeting Latinos from around the area. From Baile

Sept 23rd to the 25th brought about another weekend, but this time my whole family visited. My dad, mom, and two younger sisters traveled to Dubuque to visit me. I showed them around campus, while introducing them to a whirlwind of people. I wish I could have introduced them to more of my friends, but I knew that taking in the new environment overwhelmed them already. They especially admired the grotto and Christ the King Chapel. We attended Mass together on Sunday which warmed my heart because I could not attend the first welcome Mass with any of my family. Our fond memories include the men’s and women’s soccer games because 1) Loras won and 2) free tacos. Watching a soccer game with my family cultivated pride in me because I could show that I truly am a Duhawk cheering for my new school. (Du-what? Duhawks!) My sisters and I huddled under an umbrella at one point because it started to drizzle. Fortunately, my mom came prepared to the soccer games with an extra scarf for my sisters and me. I got a break from only depending on myself for a couple days, which I really needed. My roommate and her parents also

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Loras and the Embodiment of Good Relationships By BENJAMIN SHAPUTIS

During my first year at Loras, I made it a goal to connect with my professors, whether it be through classroom participation, meeting during their office hours, or just saying “hi” when on campus. Even in classes where I heavily disliked the format, practicing these skills allowed me to prosper. I found that my good relationships offered me leadership opportunities, connected me with other students, and, so far, have only brought me closer to achieving my dreams. It is essential for faculty, staff, and students to work towards building strong and positive relationships with one another, which I believe Loras College practices. First-years, upperclassmen, and faculty: It is undeniably the truth

that positive educator and student relationships increase student academic success rate. According to Ben Kissam, an analysis of 46 studies cited by Education Week shows that “positive teacher and student relationships enhanced nearly every measurable aspect of academic success.” Students are more likely to be engaged inside and outside class with the material, are more willing to ask questions, earn higher grades, attend classes, visit during a professor’s office hours, and become classroom leaders. According to usnews.com, where Loras College is ranked #10 out of 86 Regional Colleges in the Midwest, Loras retains an 11:1 student-toCONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Honoring Women’s Tennis

A Conservative View on Roe

Honoring Urban ‘Red’ Faber

From the Editor, to You

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October 6, 2022

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watched the soccer games with us. Our families bonded! My family also took one look at my dorm room and started reorganizing. They rearranged my belongings until I did not know where e ver ything was. At my request for more dorm lights, we scoured stores and scored a great deal at Walmart. We also picked up an organizer (which we first assembled wrong), food (which my family claimed for their trip back), and an air freshener (which my sisters insisted I needed). It was a

productive Walmart run. But my favorite part was when my family ate together to celebrate my 19th birthday. We spent time talking about our lives and enjoying each other’s company. It felt like I never left. The food was excellent, and I especially loved the restaurant’s crab rangoon. When we ordered dessert, the worker graciously put a candle in the mochi. We all sang happy birthday, then devoured the mochi. Hopefully my family can come again soon (because I really want more crab rangoon)!

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Staff writer Bernadette Mercurio (back left) spends time with her family during Loras College’s Family Weekend.

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faculty ratio. This offers us, the students, the ideal opportunity for classroom participation. Although classroom participation is made to sound easy, it is not all the time. To recall, I participated minimally throughout my high school years, but when I first arrived at Loras, I made it a goal to raise my hand regardless if I was sure my answer was correct or not. This would get me into the habit of participating, and I became most of my professors’ most dependable student in the class. Whether I appreciated their teaching style or not wasn’t the question, it was about making myself stand out. The results of this were earning the highest grades I’ve got since middle school, opening doors to student leadership positions on campus, reference letters that led to my first internship under Senator Grassley, getting ahead on my fouryear plan, connecting with other students in my class for study groups or tutoring, becoming a leader in student organizations, staying ahead of my schoolwork, and plenty more. You’re not only a stronger candidate for these activities and set apart from others, but it also truly makes the professors’ jobs run more smoothly as well. In an essay written by Chad Loes and Ernest Pascarella, they draw the connection between this positive relationship: “Replicated evidence suggests that overall exposure to clear and organized instruction during the first year of college may contribute to student persistence at a p ar t ic u l ar inst itut ion by enhancing students’ satisfaction

with the education being received.” This further illustrates the overall importance and impact of a positive professor and student relationship. Overall, I believe Loras College embodies this student-professor relationship. Our mission aims to “create a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social and religious roles.” While these skills may not directly refer to the relationship a student and professor have, the relationship formed is always based on these premises. Professors and students challenge one another to think further amidst practicing critical thinking skills, time management, and cooperatively working in the professional world. The goals and work demonstrated toward Loras’ mission by students and professors are clearly shown on campus. Let’s continue the hard work, and keep pushing forward towards a good semester, Duhawks!

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Seniors Lauren Diiulio (bottom) and Mariana Bayona Paez (top) are graduating this year and were featured in the interview. Diiulio is a Social Work and Spanish major while Bayona Paez is a Psychology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice major.

Honoring Duhawk Tennis Aces By JEREMIAH ALLEN

At Loras college, we strive to be Duhawks supporting Duhawks. We love supporting our sports teams and cheering them on. While it’s good to watch and support our sports teams, it is also important to understand each athlete as an individual and see their views and purposes from their perspective. The purpose of this section is to help the students and staff of Loras college get to know our amazing athletes and allow their voices to be heard. On Wednesday, September 27th, 2022 the Women’s tennis team celebrated their seniors who will be graduating this year. I was able to interview 2 of the 6 seniors who are graduating soon. The first person I was able to interview was Lauren Diiulo. I asked her if she could tell me about the experiences that she’s had at Loras college and how Loras college has had an impact on her or her future and she responded by saying “The experiences I’ve had at Loras have helped me develop into a better leader, teammate, friend, and daughter of Christ. I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in tennis, study abroad, a few clubs, and a variety of spiritual life activities. The relationships I’ve made from these experiences and the growth in my prayer life are what have helped me grow the most as an individual and what I am most grateful for from my time in college. I am unsure at the moment where I will be next year, but I have peace and joy with where

my life is headed. God is good!!” Lauren was awarded AllConference for Singles and Doubles in the 2021-2022 season and posted an 8-2 record at No. 2, 3, and 4 singles in the 2020-2021 season. Lauren is amazing and she’s a great person to have in the line-up. The second person I was able to interview was Mariana Bayona, also known as Mari. Mari is an international student from Bogota, Columbia. Mariana triple majors in Psychology, Social Work and Criminal Justice. Mari has posted a 7-1 overall record at No. 4 and 6 singles and 2-1 at No. 2 doubles in the 2020-2021 season. I asked Mari the same questions I previously asked Lauren. I asked her if she could tell me about the experiences that she’s had at Loras college and how Loras college has had an impact on her or her future. Mariana spoke to me about how no she came here it was very hard for her to be away from family at such a distance and for such a long time. Mari told me that she has come a long way and has learned to be independent, self-reliant, and adaptable. Mari also explain to me how she worked at the YWCA/ YMCA and worked with women who were victims of domestic violence, worked At a law firm, worked at Hillcrest, and worked at non-profit organizations while she was here. Mari has been a P.A. for Loras

college for the last two years and has also been a Spanish tutor at the Writing Center for the past 2 years. She also explained to me that since she is here for a limited amount of time she wanted to make the most of this opportunity as she could to make her resume look as good as possible. Mari plans to return to the states to live in the Chicago suburban area.

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Folklorico Nicaragua to live music from Tropicante, the event was full of activities that will remain the highlight of the entire Latinx Heritage Month. LU L A C l o o k s f o r w a r d t o continuing to celebrate the month with our 2nd general meeting on Oct 12th! We hope to educate all students throughout the month and the school year with programming and educational opportunities! Nos vemos at our next meeting Duhawks!

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In efforts to connect and work with organizations here on campus, The Lorian has partnered with the Loras College Republicans and Democrats. We have asked both organizations to submit opinions on current political topics. This week’s topic is in regards to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The Democrat Club was unable to provide an article this week.

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Protesters march in Washington D.C. advocating for the end to abortion. Roe v. Wade was overturned on Jun 24, 2022.

THE DOBBS DECISION: FROM A CONSERVATIVE STANDPOINT By CLAIR MOORE

Nearly half a century since Roe v. Wade was decided, this summer, on June 24th, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned this legal right. The original landmark legislation made access to abortion a federal right in the United States. When Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973, it set forth a massacre of innocent children. Over 60 million children have lost their lives in nearly 49 years. Legalization of the destruction of innocent human life for almost half a century. It’s impossible to know what our society has deprived itself of, what it has sacrificed, aside from its soul. But we will never know of the potential inventors, pioneers, or leaders that Roe robbed us of, just as it robbed 60 million children of their lives and their potential. Roe v. Wade barred states from placing any limitation on abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy, then as time progressed, the limitations of ab or t ion s e eming ly lif te d. Abortionists began performing second and third-trimester abortions. As the public was made aware of how these abortions were performed, I believe this is when minds began shifting direction. Once the procedures were made public knowledge, people began to question what abortion is. And then the Dobbs case was examined by the Supreme Court. There have been political ideas floating around about what this means. Primarily, it is now the choice of each state: to decide whether abortion should be enacted or outlawed. But abortion has not been fully outlawed with this ruling, as it will remain legal in many US states. But the result is Roe is no more, praise God. What now? How do conservatives advocate for babies out of the womb? How do conservatives advocate for women? There are so many things we

can do locally to help women and their babies succeed. As the D obbs de cision was enac te d, more pregnancy resources need to become readily available. Back in my hometown of Quincy, IL, I volunteered at Birthright for two years. Within that period, I witnessed free ultrasounds given to countless women as well as free baby food, free baby clothes, free mother’s clothing, free gas cards, free food for the mother, free baby strollers, and on and on and on it goes. The volunteers at Birthright would house women if they were homeless, give them rides to stores, and deliver baby bags to hospitals. The love and support from that single community allude me to know pro-lifers care about both people – mother and baby – past birth. The local pregnancy resource c e nte rs he re i n D ubu qu e are amazing, too. In Dubuque, the resources we have here are multiplied c o mp a r e d t o my h o m e t o w n . Dubuque County Right to Life, Mary’s Inn, Clarity Clinic, and Birthright all do tremendous work to further knowledge on women’s physical and brain health, along with supplying the needs of both unborn and born babies and their mothers. Pro-lifers know the fight for life is not over; this is not a battle “won.” The Dobbs decision was not s omet hing we “won” and pro-choicers “lost.” During this emotional time, I urge you all to speak on this topic with care and concern, as this is something that might not be a celebration for others. So, what should a pro-lifer do now? Love. It’s vital to show love to those we do not agree with. And, to put some extra love into expecting mothers’ hearts, as we can advocate heavily for them and their babies. Conservatives’ viewpoint on the Dobbs decision is just this: to love others abundantly well. To love the unborn and born with care.

October 6, 2022

Remembering the Legendary Urban ‘Red’ Faber By JAKE SINATRA

Every college or university around the country has at least one notable alumni, and Loras College is no different. With the arrival of the homecoming celebration this weekend, I wanted to take the time to talk about arguably the most notable Loras College Duhawk: Red Faber. Now, I’m sure many of you have never heard of Red Faber, but the last name should ring a bell. Behind Einstein’s Bagels on campus is Faber-Clark field, named in part after Red Faber. Now that we know the correlation to Loras, let’s get into what makes him so prevalent. Born with the name Urban Clarence Faber, Red was born in Cascade, Iowa. He pitched in the MLB from 1914-1933 for the Chicago White Sox, and he narrowly escaped being a part of the Black Sox Scandal in 1919 due to injury and illness that kept him away from the field. In 1917, Faber pitched three of the four games needed to win the World Series against the New York Giants. This was his first and only World Series Championship of his career, but he played a pivotal role in achieving success. At the time of his retirement, he posted a career record of 254 Wins to 213 Losses, while having a 3.15 ERA. He led the American League in ERA twice and led all of Major League Baseball in Complete Games twice. Even more impressive is his induction into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964. His great pitching ability was apparent at Loras College as well. At the time, Loras College was known as St. Joseph College. In 1909, Red Faber took the mound for St. Joseph College against St. Ambrose. He threw a gem of a game: 9 innings, 24 strikeouts. That strikeout total is a Loras College record to this day. With Red Faber’s greatness living on through Loras College, I hope to see more and more people from our school engrave their names into history. Who knows, maybe it will even be someone reading this article. Let’s plan for a great homecoming, and Go Duhawks!

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Urban ‘Red’ Faber attended Loras in 1909 before joining the Dubuque Miners. He threw his first perfect game in 1910 against Davenport’s St. Ambrose University.

A Letter From the Editor, to You By KEEGAN GODWIN

For those who do not know, my name is Keegan A. Godwin, and I am the Executive Editor of The Lorian. This is my third and final year as the Editor of the paper. I have been with The Lorian since my freshman year. Throughout my years as Editor, I have noticed the declining interest of the school newspaper amongst students. It is easy to get caught up in the college life. We are all busy. We are all trying to get that paper in on time. We are all trying to do our best. What I think has been lost with the school paper in the past few years is the pride in the Loras Community. This is more than just the place we go to school. Loras is the place we get to call home for a few years. Why not make the most of every

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second? Because let me tell you; those four years fly by. While I am not specifically asking for you to join The Lorian (but we are always looking for more great students to add to our team), I am advocating for everyone to be active in the Loras Community. Go to that CAB event. Go to the sporting event on a Wednesday night. Connect with other students. At Loras, you have endless opportunities make new friends and memories. So, please expand your horizons. Don’t go through college with tunnel vision. Be okay with putting yourself out there and being uncomfortable. Because there is no better place to do that than here at Loras.

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