November 12th, 2020 edition of The Lorian

Athletic director updates campus on athletics

Professor hosts his own book reading

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era of demonization in America begin to end here and now.” He spoke to both Biden and Trump supporters in his speech, a contrast to President Trump’s victory speech in 2016.

by KEEGAN GODWIN Biden pushed for unity between everyone, assistant executive editor asking everyone to give everyone ‘a chance’ On Saturday, Nov. 7, Joseph in the future. He also stated his number Biden Jr. was declared the winner one priority: the pandemic. He has already of the presidential election. This begun creating a COVID-19 task force election featured the highest designed to counter the pandemic. Biden voter turnout in any election made it clear that he plans to aggressively in our country’s history. More fight the pandemic as the United States than 145 million citizens scrambled to their continues to break daily records of cases per ballots to cast their votes between former day. The U.S. has registered over ten million Vice President Joe Biden and current cases and 238,000 deaths since the pandemic President Donald Trump. Biden, after two broke out earlier this year. unsuccessful presidential campaigns, was Biden also promise to seek unity between finally able to call his campaign a success Americans.

Our country is deeply divided after a grueling battle with the incumbent, between Republicans and Democrats and Trump. Supporters took to the streets of Biden wants to work towards uniting our New York City and Los Angeles, among photo by ABC country. other cities, to celebrate the victory.

U.S. President-elect Joseph R. Biden and his running mate U.S .Vice PresidentVice President-Elect Kamala Harris also While the world waited on the state of elect Kamala D. Harris share the limelight on Saturday, Nov. 7. Both candidates had a historic election. She is the first woman Nevada, an unexpected flip in the state of made history, Biden being the oldest man to win the presidency (77 years old) and Harris being the first bi-racial woman to be Vice President. and first woman of color to be elected to Pennsylvania for Biden gave him the much the vice presidency position. Harris spoke have been counted, but Trump has a sizeable lead and is needed 20 electoral votes to push him past alongside Biden in Delaware and spoke towards women all the projected winner.

Biden has a lead in Arizona while the 270 line. Shortly after, Nevada announced that Biden throughout the nation; “While I may be the first woman Trump leads in North Carolina, but Georgia is a toss-up. won their six electoral votes. With a large number of mailin this office, I won’t be the last.

Because every little girl Georgia has reported 99 percent of all ballots and currently in ballots in cities like Philidelphia and Pittsburgh, Biden watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities. has Biden leading by .17 percent against Trump.

Even if was able to regain a state that Democrats lost in the 2016 And to the children of our country, regardless of your Trump manages to win all of the remaining states, Biden election. President Trump urged as many supporters as gender, our country has sent you a clear message: Dream will have already secured the almighty 270.

Trump is the possible to go to the polls and vote which is why Trump with ambition, lead with conviction, and see yourself in a first president since George Bush Sr. to lose re-election. had early leads in many key states. Many mail-in ballots way that others might not see you, simply because they’ve Americans waited a very tense four days and nights were in support of Biden which is why we saw many key never seen it before.

And we will applaud you every step of waiting for results.

President Trump has already begun states take extra time to count their ballots. We saw this the way. ” legal battles in a last attempt to win the election.

Despite no pattern in many states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, and Many world leaders have congratulated Biden and Harris Pennsylvania where many cities and suburbs turned out to real evidence of election fraud, Trump has made multiple on their victory. Countries like Germany, France, Canada, claims of fraud and illegal ballots.

He took to Twitter after vote for Biden through the process of mail-in ballots. Biden Israel, and the UK, among other, extended their praise the Biden was announced as the winner saying “THE was able to flip three key states that Trump won last election; and wished for the best moving forward. Prime Minister OBSERVERS WERE NOT ALLOWED INTO THE Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. According to the Boris Johnson of the UK announced, “The U.S. is our COUNTING ROOMS. I WON THE ELECTION, GOT New York Times, there are still three states that are still too most important ally and I look forward to working closely 71,000,000 LEGAL VOTES. BAD THINGS HAPPENED close to call: Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina. Alaska together on our shared priorities, from climate change WHICH OUR OBSERVERS WERE NOT ALLOWED TO has yet to be officially called, as only 50 percent of all ballots SEE. NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. MILLIONS OF MAIL- to trade and security.” Both China and Russia have yet to IN BALLOTS WERE SENT TO PEOPLE WHO NEVER congratulate Biden, claiming they will wait until the results ASKED FOR THEM!” Many election experts have publicly are ‘official.’ Both countries say they look forward to working stated that there is no real evidence of election fraud and the with whoever is the president to better relations.

Only four GOP leaders, Utah Senator Mitt Romney and possibility of mail-in ballots being fraudulent are ‘extremely unlikely.’ Despite the president’s legal battles and upcoming Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski have called to congratulate investigations, it is extremely unlikely that real evidence will Biden and Harris earlier this week. Ben Sasse of Nebraska and Maine Senator Susan Collins also extended their be found.

Biden has wasted no time making his presidential congratulations to the President-elect. Former President goals public. In his victory speech, Biden focused on the George W. Bush congratulated Biden as well.

It is unlikely that President Trump will quietly concede nation as a whole as he only mentioned President Trump once during his entire speech. He spoke with a optimistic to the results, as legal battles continue to be waged in court. attitude towards the future despite the current situation However, many Americans see this as a new opportunity for with the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden said, “Let this grim our nation to head in the right direction.

Harris makes history as first biracial woman vice president

COVID-19 continues to spike in Dubuque Dubuque county is designated as a red-zone by White House COVID-19 task force

by DOMINIQUE JETER staff writer

COVID-19 cases are a trending topic as there is yet another spike in cases nationwide. In Iowa, the cases are on a high increase daily. As of Sunday, Nov. 8, Iowa has 4,270 new cases along with thirteen deaths and record high hospitalizations. Dubuque county alone has had 202 new cases, two deaths which brings the total to 69 deaths

in the county, and hospitalizations as well.

In an article by “The Courier” Governor Reynolds believes that there is no need for a shelter-in-place order so long as Iowans can abide by the measurers that intend to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

As a college, there have been a number of students and employees tested. The majority of those tests were negative and a small fraction of positive tests. This information is updated throughout the week. Faculty, staff, and students receive a weekly email with updates and alert status for the week. Continuous testing is being

offered throughout the Dubuque county.

Testing will also be on campus on Monday, Nov. 16 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. To be tested, you must first schedule an appointment by visiting www. doineedacovid19test.com The University of Dubuque’s cases are at 2,035 people that have been tested and they have 45 active positive cases on their campus. Clarke University has also reported theirs, where 1,077 have been tested and 27 has tested positive within the last

week. The total number of positive cases since Aug. 14 is 106 with a positivity rate of 9.84 percent.

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Campus Activities Board: Bonfire night

CAB hosts Byrne Oaks bonfire

by CORA SHEFCHIK staff writer

What better way to celebrate the start of November in the Midwest than with a Bonfire?

With the weather being so nice lately the College Activities Board hosted a Bonfire Night on Nov. 6 outside Byrne Oaks.

It was a beautiful clear night that Friday.

CAB had two brand new bonfire pits, 40 blankets and 40 prepackaged s’mores for students. While the blankets were gone within the first few minutes, there were plenty of s’mores to eat and fun lawn games to play. They had Spike Ball, Sand Volleyball, Ladder Golf and Kan Jam. “I think it went really well! We had a lot of students come and all the blankets were gone in less than 5 minutes which was very surprising. Some students even got to learn how to make S’mores over a fire,” said junior Patricia Drossler.

CAB would like to thank everyone who came out last Friday to enjoy the bonfires.

Watch for updates to come on all things Fall Fest.

Campus Response: Presidential election

Members of the Loras community share their feelings leading up to election day

by EMMA HENNESSY staff writer

Over the course of the last week, all eyes have been on the United States, anxiously awaiting the results of the Presidential Election. Several individuals at Loras College have been willing to discuss their reactions and opinions regarding the election and results.

These people include sophomore Josie Edel, a member of the Loras College Republican club, Associate Professor of Politics Ben Darr, and a democrat student from the LULAC club who wishes to remain anonymous.

In your view, what is at stake in this election?

Edel- “There really is a lot at stake here, like there is in any election. There are issues like healthcare, immigration reform, the constitutionality of Roe v. Wade, and the list goes on.”

Anonymous- “The fact that we have the possibility of the president being reelected. With that, there are immigrant children being put in cages, women’s rights and abortion rights.

There’s a lot at stake. Every vote counts.”

Darr- “My opinion, which is probably a minority opinion, is that I don’t see the presidential race as being super impactful for a lot of the things that other people see. I think there is a rhetorical difference between Trump and Biden but I don’t think there will be a big policy difference.”

This election is causing a great divide in our country. Some people even stopped talking to friends and family members that disagree with them on certain political issues. What is your view on this?

Edel- “I think, truly, we are all seeking to improve the human experience and to ensure that every American retains the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Where we may differ, however, is our approach to securing and safeguarding these ideals.”

Anonymous- “You have to be careful of what you say. I have family that are Trump supporters that disagree with what I post on social media. They say that Trump is not racist. Even then, there is a lot that I disagree on and I don’t understand. I’m a minority and I respect their decision to vote for him but if they try to judge my way of thinking, that’s a whole different story.”

Darr- “I think each party has really stirred the pot as far as a political identity. I think the division is a distraction from the fact that most of us are in the same boat. I don’t think either [party] has a very strong claim to being representatives of the people at this point.

However, those kind of arguments get made again and again. Fox News has, for long, been a Republican channel. While there are various degrees of bias, CNN, NBC, The New York Times, are all very anti-Trump. I’m not pro-Trump, either. However, I think people are alienated from each other by rhetoric that comes from the top: political elites. I think if people were to see more clearly, they would see that they have more in common with their Trump-supporting uncle than they would with the elites in the Democrat party who wants their votes. You would get more agreement than you would expect. If you get them talking about candidates and political parties, that is when they will clash, and I think that says a lot.”

How concerned should we be about missing ballots and voter fraud?

Edel- “I think we should always be critical and speculative of governmental processes. As citizens, it is our role to hold our government accountable and ensure it is working for its citizens. If there is solid evidence of these events, the instances should be investigated. But

N ews we can’t fall upon these ideas solely because we don’t like the outcome [when] we see the polls.”

Anonymous- “It’s very easy to have voting fraud or missing ballots but I think the main concern is ballots that are not being counted. It can go either way.”

Darr- “That’s a tough one. The American election system is not up to modern standards.

It has real problems. When you make these arguments in the context of any given election, it is hard not to get labeled as a supporter of either candidate. I think the American election system is very patchwork, at best. In many cases, there are not verifiable paper trails for ballots and we rely too much on electronic machines for vote counting.

I’m not concerned with voter fraud. There is a difference between voter fraud and electoral fraud. Voter fraud is when people vote twice. I don’t think that really happens anymore, and if it does, it’s very minor. Electoral fraud is a different question.

There is electoral suppression, when you get people kicked off of voting rolls, registration difficulties, incredibly long lines at polling places- which is more or less a poll tax because you are asking people to take off a day of work to go vote and to spend all day in line. It’s very undemocratic to have a system set up like that. The American electoral system needs to be modernized and standardized.”

Trump tweeted “STOP THE COUNT.” Biden, on the other hand, tweeted, “Count every vote.” Meanwhile, The Guardian reports that Trump supporters are rallying in Michigan and Pennsylvania, (Red states at the time of the interview) demanding that the counting of ballots come to a stop. At the same time, more Trump supporters in Phoenix, Arizona (Currently a blue state at the time of reporting) are demanding that votes be counted. Any comment on the reasoning? Your opinion on this?

Edel- “A vote that is legally cast should be counted. Simple as that.”

Anonymous- “I think every vote counts, so they should keep counting.”

Darr- “Count all the votes, obviously. I can’t understand why the president would tweet “Stop counting the votes.” It is pretty clear that he is worried about losing. There are questions of “What is taking so long to count the votes in certain states?” I have never worked at a polling place but I can’t understand how it is taking quite so long. It is natural for people to be suspicious and I think it is understandable that people are suspicious about the numbers on election night verses when they woke up. The bottom line is that we need to count every vote. All votes need to be counted and it is anti-democratic to call for anything else.”

Opinion on Electoral College?

Edel- “I think the Electoral College is so, so important. If a candidate just had to win the popular vote, they would focus all of their attention and efforts on big cities, probably on the coasts. The interests of small towns and rural states, such as Iowa, would be completely ignored. The electoral college forces candidate to honor all of the states and all of the people.”

Anonymous- “To be honest, I was very confused by it. I started being more informed on politics about three years ago and I didn’t even know what the Electoral College was. I think, as of right now, its fine. I don’t see any problems with it right now because it is something that I’m still trying to understand myself.”

Darr- “The electoral college is not democratic in a number of ways. It counts small states bigger than large states. People in small states, like Iowa, get overrepresented. People in small states like Wyoming get way overrepresented because of the way the senate seats are factored in. That is just scratching the surface. Obviously, someone could win a lot more votes and lose the presidency. The fundamental principle of democracy is one person, one vote. If we are not one vote per person, there are real questions as to whether we are a real democracy. These electors can do what they like, and the constitution was written in a way that explicitly prohibits democratic elections of the president, and I think we need to reckon with that- the reality that the constitution was not meant to democratically elect the president. The electoral college is set up so that the winner takes all.”

Should we be concerned about possible violence after the election?

Edel- “I hope that people can handle the results with respect, maturity, and grace but I don’t know if that’ll happen.”

Anonymous- “Yeah. Either way, I think there might be violence, whether it is by Trump supporters or Biden supporters. We will still be divided. Violence can happen anywhere, but I think it will happen more in big cities.”

Darr- “I don’t know. There will be some and that’s a sad reality. I think the more it gets publicized, the more of a problem it is, and violent acts rend to cycle into more acts of violence.”

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Senator Perdue also made national news during this election for mispronouncing Kamala Harris’ name, which only a few thousand votes.

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48 49 Ossoff has been fighting an uphill battle. Polls have The Senate make up after the 2020 elections had the race as a tossup, but with the incumbent with DEM (2 IND caucusing with Dems) GOP right now is 46-48. Two Independents caucus with 35 not up for election 30 not up for election the upper hand. In 2017, Ossoff had run for congress Democrats, so they are often referred to as Democrats, in a special election. In the general election, he won which makes the count 48-48. Alaska and North WA 48 percent of the vote compared to the second-place Carolina have not counted all of their votes yet, but ME MT ND finisher, former Georgia Secretary of State Karen it is not looking good for Democrats in those states.

VT MN OR NH ID Handel, who received just under 20%. Georgia law WI NY SD Al Gross, an Independent endorsed by Democrats, MA MI WY CT requires a candidate to get 50% or more of the vote in is running against one-term Senator Dan Sullivan PA IA NE order to win. If no candidate receives 50%, there will NV OH RI in Alaska. Polls showed Sullivan most likely to win UT IN IL WV CA CO be a runoff election between the first and second place NJ VA KS MO by a few percentage points against Gross, with the KY DE finishers. During the 2017 special election runoff, NC Alaskan Independence Party candidate in single digits.

TN MD OK AZ Ossoff lost the race receiving 48-52% against Handel.

AR SC NM Democrats will most likely not gain a seat from Alaska DC GA AL This year he has successfully prevented Senator Perdue MS this year.

TX LA from reaching 50%, which will send them to a runoff In North Carolina, FiveThirtyEight predicted former FL AK in January. state senator Cal Cunningham would win by a margin HI The other race is a crazy one. Last year Senator of roughly three percent, getting over 50 percent of the Johnny Isakson resigned. Governor Brian Kemp of vote. In early October, Cunningham was thought to Georgia appointed businesswoman Kelly Loeffler as his have damaged his prospects at a potential tenure in successor. All Democrats and Republicans run under photo from NBC the United States Senate after admitting to an affair he the same election, so this year there are nearly two had been having. Many predicted this would have an dozen candidates on the ballot. Senator Loeffler has effect on his polling, but polls within the next two weeks investigative journalist Jon Ossoff.

Six years ago, Perdue, been challenged by a member of her party, Congressman showed him at the same percentage of the vote. Now, then a multi-million dollar businessman, was running Doug Collins. She has also been challenged by members however, Republican Senator Thom Tillis will most likely against Michelle Nunn, daughter of former Senator Sam of the Democratic Party such as: the pastor of MLK’s beat Cunningham in the much needed state.

Nunn. Nunn outraised Perdue and polls showed the race old church Rev. Raphael Warnock. Loeffler has poured Democrats still have hope, though. In Colorado, to be very close. In the end, Perdue won by nearly eight millions of dollars into her campaign and it paid off. She they flipped the state by electing former two-term percentage points.

This year he is running for re-election beat out fellow Republican Collins by six percent, getting Governor and former 2020 presidential candidate, John and has been called out by his opponent for selling stocks second place enabling her to be in the runoff in January.

Hickenlooper. Hickenlooper won by roughly nine points before the stock market crash in February of this year.

Her opponent will be the first place finisher Raphael in Colorado. In Arizona, Democrats unseated Republican Perdue was in a closed-door Senate meeting where he and Warnock, who is currently beating Loeffler in the polls.

Senator Martha McSally by electing former astronaut other senators learned about the potential stock market If Democrats can pull of two wins in Georgia this Mark Kelly. With these two states voting for Democratic crash, afterwards he made over one hundred transactions.

January, they will have the Senate.

by DEVYN SHEA staff writer

Senators, all eyes are now on Georgia. Former Vice

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Progressives vs Moderates

by DEVYN SHEA staff writer

Over the past few years, the Democratic Party has had divisions over policy and ideology. How did those divisions start, and how will they affect the future?

As of right now, there are 97 Democratic members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. 95 are members of the house, while one is a non-voting member, and the other is Senator Bernie Sanders. The largest caucus in the Democratic Party is the New Democrat Coalition, which has 103 members. The difference between these two caucuses are their guiding ideologies and principles. It’s the democratic tale of Progressives vs Moderates. The moderates could even be classified as liberal, depending on who you ask, because there is another caucus dedicated for centrist Democrats, called the Blue Dog Coalition.

Recently, however, the New Democrat Coalition has had a more moderate tone as their party has been moving to the left of the political spectrum. Although both are more socially liberal, the New Democrats are fiscally moderate.

The roots of the modern Democratic Progressive movement could range from a variety of places.

Progressivism started in the early 1900s with Wisconsin’s Governor and Senator Robert LaFollette calling for more democratic elections, elections where the people would

decide, not legislatures or governors.

This also started the primary system in 1912, also in 1912, Theodore Roosevelt ran for President under the Progressive Party banner getting in second place. In 1924, Robert LaFollette ran for President earning nearly 17 percent of the national vote and one state, Wisconsin. The third progressive movement in America wasn’t the big wave many expected. FDR’s second vice president ran for president under the Progressive Party in 1948, only getting roughly two percent of the vote.

From 1948 until the 1980s, progressivism wasn’t very big. In the 1980s, Sanders was elected mayor of Burlington, Vermont. Nationally, although perhaps not thinking of it at the time, Rev. Jesse Jackson was a strong proponent of progressivism.

In 1984 and in 1988, Jackson was perhaps one of, if not the most, progressive candidate in those fields. In 1984, Jackson’s message seemed to resonate with many voters, he received 18 percent of the national vote and won two states in the primaries. He ran for President a second time in 1988, and was even the front runner at one point, but he was beat by Michael Dukakis. Jackson had run on a platform that is similar to Sanders, by favoring a reversal of tax cuts of the rich and universal healthcare. In the early 1990s, more progressive members were elected to Congress such as Sanders. It wasn’t until 2000 and 2004 where another progressive in the mold of the Sanders or Jackson ideology ran for president.

In 2000, former New Jersey Senator and basketball star

Bill Bradley ran for president against sitting Vice President Al Gore. Bradley had lost the race, but was trying to bring a more liberal alternative to Gore.

In 2004, Governor of Vermont Howard Dean ran for president being one of the first candidates to campaign using the internet. Dean ran on a platform of universal healthcare and was the front runner during the fall of 2003. By the time the Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire Primary arrived, he had underperformed, and later dropped out. The other progressive candidate in the race was congressman from Ohio Dennis Kucinich, who opposed the war in Iraq and was regarded as a “genuine progressive” by Ralph Nader. He too underperformed and dropped out.

As time has went on, progressives have gotten more traction. More and more are being elected to Congress every year. In 2016, progressive icon Sanders made the ideology more mainstream nationally and came very close to the Democratic Nomination.

In 2020, it was the ultimate fight between progressives and moderates. Sanders was at one point the front runner, but many moderate candidates feared a Sander’s presidency, so they dropped out and endorsed Joe Biden.

After Democrats lost seats in the house on Nov. 3, many moderates are calling progressives out for causing these losses. As Nancy Pelosi, a leader in the moderate faction, has just announced her candidacy for Speaker of the House in 2021, progressives may bail on her.

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Editorial

Peace at last: A new dawn

by CONOR J. KELLY

Rango Easily one of the greatest movies of all time, Johnny Depp plays his role to perfection to portray a lonely Lizard seeking companionship. Becoming the sheriff of a small town, Rango creates a legendary status around himself to become the hero of Dirt. With constant twists and turns throughout the movie, the viewer is always on the edge of their seat as they root for the hero through his dramatic rise and fall.

You can’t help but not root for the little lizard as he tries to bring back the water to the town and save everyone from Rattlesnake Jake and *spoiler alert* the evil mayor.

With homage to the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, we become infatuated with the journey of our sheriff.

Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again Okay, yes this is a sequel, but it slaps. The whole backstory is so fun to watch to deepen the understanding of Donna, the main character, and the casting is insane.

It’s so spot on, and trying to find an actor to play a younger version of an actor is hard enough. Also, who can’t jam out to an ABBA song? All of their music is so great. There’s also the homage to the first movie with the inclusion of instrumental parts of some songs from the first movie playing in the background.

These versions of the songs usually reference the characters past and is a fun little Easter egg to look for.

The actors also genuinely enjoyed making the movie, and that shows in their characters. So go watch this, after the first movie of course.

Spider-Man: Homecoming Spider-Man is already an amazing neighborhood superhero, but Tom Holland’s performance brings a new take to Peter Parker and to what it means to be Spider-Man. As an overeager teenager, Parker wants to prove to Tony Stark, and to himself, that he has what it takes. It’s a classic underdog story.

Not only that, but the graphics and background score sell the movie. The villain, Vulture, has his own theme song that is repeated throughout the movie, leading up to the climactic fight between (spoiler!) Peter Parker in his homemade suit and Vulture, who happens to be Parker’s girlfriend’s dad. Any fan of Spider-Man, any fan of Tom Holland, or even a fan of both would appreciate this film.

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opinion editor

Last Saturday was a day that I, despite my ambitions and defiance, never thought would come. There was a part of me, a part deep within me that thought this administration would take our nation and twist it against itself to the point where no such peaceful election would be possible. I was wrong. Last Saturday, Nov. 7, Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump, ending a turbulent and unstable presidency that has rocked this nation to its core.

Kamala Harris, former Senator from California, will be the Vice-President.

She will be the first Black and IndianAmerican Vice-President in U.S. history.

Not to mention the first Woman VicePresident in that same history. But what we now face is not solely about identity politics. What we are now going to face is stable, sober governance that likes of which Americans have not seen in years.

It is about time that we had a responsible administration that doesn’t see the nation that he leads as an extension of his political whim but as an honor to uphold.

From the very beginning, the Trump administration was a danger to the dignity of Americans everywhere. When he came down that escalator in 2015, a can of rotten worms was opened in the heart of America. Right out of the gate, he stated that “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending you. They’re not sending you.

They’re sending people that have lots

of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs.

They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists.

And some, I assume, are good people.”

Were we really surprised when he let Stephen Mill run amok with his cruel, inhumane and disgusting policies? Were we surprised when he put children in cages and then lost them? His niece was right about him: cruelty was the point of his administration.

From the beginning, his politics were that of perpetual grievances and complaints. It was never that America had to change or develop. It was always someone else’s fault. It wasn’t surprising when he refused to take responsibility for his failures.

He bragged about deportation forces, and in a 2015 rally, proposed throwing out Syrian refugees because they might be associated with ISIS. Trump openly mused about closing Mosques in America on Hannity and infamously claimed that he saw thousands of Muslims in New Jersey and New York City dancing when 9/11 occurred. At its core, Trump’s administration was a presidency that was veiled in appeals to tradition but led by a prejudicial, bigoted man.

His prejudice showed throughout his administration, especially in his response to COVID-19. Even when attacks and discrimination against Asian-Americans were on the rise, Trump insisted on calling COVID-19 “The Kung Flu” and “China virus.”

Some would argue that Trump’s statements were merely descriptive of

its origin. Maybe they’ll even argue that it’s similar to how we described the 1918 Pandemic as the “Spanish Flu.” Never mind that it didn’t come from Spain, but the fact that such a position was necessary for some shows how far society fell. There was no value in calling COVID-19 the “China virus” because it ultimately served to reinforce hostile and sometimes violent prejudices that many Asian-Americans were forced to endure. Of course, with the amount of time he spent arguing for his bigoted label, he could’ve begun preparing for the virus he knew about in January.

Instead, as he admitted to Bob Woodward, he was downplaying its severity from the beginning. Now 236,073 Americans have died because our President wouldn’t stop blaming others and do his job.

Trump made it appear that he would give Americans everything, but instead, he gave endless excuses for his worst vices while spewing vitriol for his critics. No stable government could come from the likes of him. Although Biden was not my first choice, I believe America will be better off with his administration. It will certainly be better than anything Trump could ever show. With luck, this will be my last article directly addressing Donald Trump.

And as for that noxious man himself: You’re fired. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.

No more threats: Leave the poll workers alone

After the presidential results, poll workers are receiving threats from right-wing figures like Alex Jones and Tucker Carlson

by CONOR J. KELLY opinion editor

In the wake of the Presidential Election results, Americans are feeling a wide variety of emotions–relief, joy, sorrow and anger, to name a few. Some Americans feel a sense of stability returning to the White House and a chance to make real change. Others, however, see a loss for their party, if not for America.

But with such mixed emotions, some have taken their anger too far and targeted the balloting staff across the country. Grifters, conspiracy theorists, and professional malcontents have manifested their rage and have weaponized it to cast doubt on the election process. Such insanity must end. Immediately.

In Michigan, state poll workers were bombarded with calls, many of which were threatening, while the vote was being counted. Some callers felt it was necessary to tell the poll workers to shove sharpies in inappropriate places, and others made threats. Charming. The lovely remarks by livid callers were motivated, in part, by a conspiracy theory that poll workers were giving Trump voters sharpies to ensure that their votes wouldn’t count in the machines. Of course, this was false, but that didn’t stop people from making threats.

In Arizona, the same problem was faced this past Thursday, Nov. 5. Alex Jones, a conspiracy theorist who accused the Parkland kids of being crisis actors, led a group of Trump supporters in an attempt to get into the Maricopa County Recorder’s office. He indulged their anger and rage, promoting false and irresponsible

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rumors of voter fraud to a crowd of armed partisans. So much so that the county sheriff deputies had to be decked out in tactical gear to guard the counting. By the night’s end, the polling station had to be closed to avoid a confrontation.

In 2018, I wrote a piece condemning the violence launched against political pundit Tucker Carlson that was enacted by a local activist group who attacked his home. I stand by that despite my intense distaste for Tucker Carlson and all the nonsense that comes out of his mouth to this day.

As I stood against violence against Carlson’s person then, I stand against the threats that have been made against the lives and good character of the men and

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women who helped make a difficult and complicated election work.

I don’t care who voted for who, or what you think of the election results, threatening the lives of workers trying to run an election in the middle of a pandemic is beyond low.

Democracy depends upon the peaceable and sober-minded decision-making of a fair election. A bunch of armed partisans shouting and trying to enter an office to access people’s ballots is a threat to that.

If the Republican party is ever to recover itself, it needs to start dealing with these partisans first. Get your house in order.

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Abortion and racism

by DARBY CALLAHAN staff writer

Abortion has been a critical issue in almost all elections even before the Roe vs. Wade decision in January, 1973. Racism is another issue that has taken precedent in recent elections, especially in 2020. Despite what some may say, racism has deep ties to one of the biggest abortion providers in the United States: Planned Parenthood.

The founder of Planned Parenthood, Margarette Sanger was a well-known racist who wanted to make sure African-American babies were aborted. This stems from her support of the white supremist eugenics movement who thought they could “exterminate” the African-American race. This is extremely unethical and inhumane. No human being, African-American nor Caucasian, should Photot taken from be treated as less than human, but that is exactly what the eugenics movement was meant to do.

A little history about the eugenics movement in the United States includes the mass sterilizations of African American women without their consent.

The United States government had a Eugenics Record Office (ERO) that was founded in response to U.S. leaders, private citizens, and corporations funding research to begin efforts to stop “the transmission of negative or ‘undesirable’ traits from generation to generation,” according to knowgenetics.org. Then, the plan to sterilizing “unfit” individuals

from having children that had “negative traits.” The first efforts to sterilize people in the United States was mentally ill people exclusively, then came the movement to sterilize those with alcoholism, criminality chronic poverty, blindness, and deafness according to knowgenetics.org. Some people like Sanger believed that AfricanAmerican had a “negative trait.” Not only is this unethical and morally wrong, this type mindset puts us where we are today. Racism must end, and we must bring to light all the prejudices that have occurred to people of color. It’s people like Sanger who keep African Americans from living a life free from racism and prejudice. My heart goes out to the roughly 65,000 Americans who were forcefully sterilized under the rule of the United States government.

According to Black Preborn Lives Matter, “Abortion has always disproportionately WIKI COMMONS . affected the Black community. Almost 80% of Planned Parenthood’s abortion facilities are located in minority neighborhoods.

The abortion rate for Black women is almost 5X that for white women.” This just goes to show that Planned Parenthood is a racist organization who has a major part in ending the lives of Africans-Americans each year. There were even over three hundred current and former Planned Parenthood employees who have urged Planned Parenthood to speak out against their founder, but they have understated the truth about Sanger, claiming that she has done great work and should be seen as heroic, according to The Daily Citizen.

Racism is a big part in today’s political

climate, and together the American people can unite to end racism. I believe that all racism will end in the United States, but before that will happen, Planned Parenthood needs to be shut down and federal funding needs to be given to federally qualified health centers (FQHC) which do the same thing as Planned Parenthood except FQHCs do not provide abortions. According to Black Preborn Lives Matter, in some cities such as New York City, abortion is eliminating the African American population to a point where African Americans are being aborted at a higher rate than being born.

The racism is so present in America, and Planned Parenthood is taking advantage of the most vulnerable population in fact, African Americans are three times more likely to be aborted than Caucasian children are. Statically, since 1973, the African American population has been reduced by twenty-five percent due to abortion. Since 1973, abortion has reduced the Black population by over 25%.* (This statistic was arrived at by multiplying an estimated population total of 325,719,178 by 13.4%:U.S. Census Bureau.) According to The Daily Citizen, it is not just African Americans that are being targeted by Planned Parenthood, but it is also all minorities. When you look at where a majority of the Planned Parenthoods are located, you will see the truth that Planned Parenthood is a racist organization that is set to keep the minorities oppressed and keep systemic racism alive in American culture. We must rise against this and join the movement to end racism in all forms.

Together we can stand against hate and say, “Black Preborn Lives Matter.”

NOTE: Darby Callahan is open to discussion about this topic. Please email him at darby.callahan@loras.edu. He is the current communications director for Duhawks for Life.

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3. Turkey skin Weird, but when cooked to a crisp and seasoned properly, this has the best flavor.

Sometimes, even better than the rest of the turkey.

4. Mashed potatoes and gravy Mashed potatoes always gets paired with gravy. It can be little bland, but mixed with some butter, sour cream, salt and pepper, it creates such a satisfying taste.

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The holidays are fast approaching, and that means some of the best food will be cooked.

Mostly categorized as comfort foods, these foods bring all kinds of nostalgia to people as it takes them back to their childhoods. Here is my personal ranking of the best food to eat over the holidays. Hopefully, you will be able to get your hands on some this season.

My mom can’t cook, but man, can she do a mean stuffing. The way the turkey flavors get incorporated into the bread and the celery just add an extra something that makes this the best.

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1. Green bean casserole This will always be a favorite. I hated it as a kid and would refuse to eat it, but now it’s my favorite thing to eat. I learned how to make it myself, but I still leave it for this special time of the year.

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5. Rolls Paired with all of above, this is fantastic. It can scoop other food onto the fork and then it’s a little taste of everything. Also, bread with melted butter is good just on its own.

6. Cranberry sauce Why not spice things up with a little cranberry sauce on top? It gives it a little different taste when it’s needed.

7. Apple pie The best pie. No doubt about it, and no competition. Add a scoop of ice cream and it’s the best dessert. A la mode? Yes, please.

8. Eggnog This is ranked here because it’s an acquired taste, but there’s definitely ways to make it better, some of which can’t be said.

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When it’s spiced up, it can make the night go way better.

9. Sweet potato casserole This could be good. If made correctly.

It does add some nice color to the plate though.

10. Pumpkin pie For some reason I’m really not a fan of this. Never have been, even when I’ve retried it.

11. Fruitcake This really shouldn’t need an explanation.

Never had a good one, but will always think about how grandma got run over by a reindeer.

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Disney Animal Evolution: Part 6

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Senior Spotlight: Patrick Hollander

by JORGE A. RAMIREZ

by SARWAN MOGHAMIS staff writer

Judge Frollo had a heart filled with love and acceptance. Peace was maintained among the citizens of France. Frollo became a popular public figure that everyone admired. He was re-elected for several terms.

Frollo was enjoying his position, but he often felt lonely. After days of wandering the streets of Paris alone, he bumped into a gypsy woman. The two instantly clicked.

Some time passed and Frollo proposed to the gypsy woman. Shortly after their wedding, they had a son, but the son did not belong to Frollo. The gypsy woman was having an affair with a warrior from Atlantis.

Frollo was filled with rage. He had his wife killed.

He hated all gypsies and accused all of them of witchcraft. He quickly became the most feared man in Paris. No gypsy was safe with him as an authority figure.

As for his wife’s son, Frollo tossed the helpless infant into the ocean. It wasn’t too long before he murdered another gypsy mother. Her son had been born with a hunchback that disgusted Frollo. Before killing her son, the archdeacon stopped him. He persuaded Frollo to raise the son, who was later known as Quasimodo.

Frollo raised Quasimodo to hate gypsies just as he did. He would tell him that gypsies are not capable of real love, only evil, but Quasimodo’s heart was too pure to follow in Frollo’s footsteps.

Quasimodo saved a young gypsy woman, Esmeralda, from Frollo’s evil, which led to his undoing.

Paris may be safe from Frollo’s rage, but this story isn’t about him or Quasimodo or Frollo’s hatred towards gypsies, it is about the child that was tossed into the ocean.

The child was rescued by his father and taken to Atlantis. The father passed away on his journey back home. Queen Kida and her husband, King Milo, took in the child. Unfortunately, he was unable to stay with them. His body had a negative reaction to the environment caused by his unusual DNA. Kida knew he would die if he was sent back. There was only one solution.

Kida called upon the goddess Te Fiti to give the child new life. The gods responded and transformed him into a demi-god. Maui was his new name. He was given the power to transform into any animal of his desire.

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Why did you choose to come to Loras?

I came to Loras because I wanted to continue pursuing my athletic career in college. Loras was offering a very good and unique opportunity to come onto a growing team while having a head coach who I was able to really trust. Additionally, I was interested in the academics, and what I was able to do in terms of Computer Science and Data Science. I also wanted to focus my studies on Sports Business. Overall, I’d say Volleyball was the element that brought me to Loras, but four years later, I’m glad to state that I have become a very well-rounded student-athlete who cares about much more than just playing sports. I’m ready for the next stage in life.

Out of everything you’ve been involved in, what was the most significant thing you’ve been involved in?

I would have to say the Volleyball team has been the most significant component. It has truly given me a sense of friendship, brotherhood, and family. Family is much more than a word for us. It means leaving your personal interests aside and focusing on the group as a whole.

It represents the creation of lifelong friendships. The Volleyball team has given me enough reasons to believe I wouldn’t have been able to get this experience anywhere else.

How have you seen yourself change over your four years at Loras?

In high school I was a good student, but I never made enough of an effort to take that extra step trying to understand different topics while diving deeper into them. Loras College provided more than just fundamental learning. I became interested in Statistical Data, and this school setting gave me the tools to not only collect data while looking at it on a sheet of paper, but I now know how to make decisions based on the observations you make. I didn’t find a passion for these components before coming here. For example, I currently record all of my workout data, I work with a bunch of Volleyball data we collect in practice, and I can now use these tools to become a better version of myself. I have changed positively in that regard.

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Vilstram (Part One)

by JOSH VOGT staff writer

The city of Prathe was chilly in the cold northern air, situated on the hills just south of a rather impressive mountain known as Mount Nouver, a solitary peak among miles and miles of forest. To the north the land would turn into tundra, and to the south the temperate forests covered endless open wilds, a particularly popular hunting destination for any and all tourists from the area. Now, Prathe was also situated on the east coast of a rather large lake simply known as Nouver’s Tears, not that anyone can ever remember just who this Nouver was or why his mountain was crying, a joke oft made late nights at the pub.

The people of Prathe were tough, hardy folk that didn’t really give a shit what happened outside of their general vicinity. Crime in the city was often at a record low, given the massive military presence and the land’s greatest prison being present within the base of Mount Nouver, nigh impenetrable.

However, this oppressive military presence breeds an air of distrust in their authority, and those who oft commit crimes have banded together in the city’s underground, known as the Crescent Moon, often making larger shows of strength. When the people aren’t working, dodging faction conflict, or just making it to the next day, there is always the threat of incursions from neighboring countries that the citizens are constantly drilled for, always fearing for their very lives. They’ve learned not to take any bullshit from anyone, and are some of the fiercest people in the world, fighting tooth and nail to keep what is theirs.

He had to give it a chance, for Daelin at least. Daelin was the reason he was still alive, and he owed it to him to help him out. Vilstram wished he hadn’t been so weak back then that he needed someone to take care of him that winter. It was storms like this that reminded him just how bad it had been back then, when Daelin had pulled him from the storm and nursed him back to health in his own home. For days after that he stayed with him, learning how to better survive on the streets, and it had felt like he’d found a home.

That is, until Daelin tried to teach him how to steal. He was a street urchin, sure, and he was proud of it, but he was not ready to go down that kind of road. Over the years he’d been inching closer to being desperate enough to try it, and always pulled himself away from the edge.

He realized he hadn’t found anything for a block and a half, starting to genuinely worry that people were wising up to his scavenging and starting to move their trash somewhere else. As he made his way stealthily between buildings, he decided to take the sewers and head home, perhaps give this Crescent Moon business a genuine think for a few hours before he gave food another shot. The streets were already covered with a light dusting of snow in a storm that promised to get so much worse, but that didn’t matter to him.

He knew the secret ways, the faster ways to get about the city, and he was good at it. He could get anywhere he wanted to and nobody would ever be able to follow him, he was sure of it.

As the sun began to rise, a fierce snow storm began that morning, working up into something deadly. A small, ratty looking boy named Vilstram was searching the alleys behind the shops for something to fill his belly, as it had been several days since begging had last gotten him anywhere; and if you did it too much, they stopped feeling generous. He was just a poor, young teen, dirty blonde hair made so by actual mud and dirt, his green eyes faded and devoid of hope. He knew not to push his luck in places, which was why he wasn’t sure what to make of Daelin’s offer to join the Crescent Moon, given their business of risk taking and general illegal activities. In the past he would never have considered it, but lately they’d had so much success that he had to wonder if he wouldn’t be better off there, some place he belonged, where people would watch his back.

What is some advice you would give to a younger student who is just starting their Loras journey?

I would not know what to suggest at the moment because we don’t know what’s going to happen with COVID-19 yet. Nonetheless, I do think it is important to be open to meeting new people. As a first-year, I was very social and got to make many friends in a short period of time. As of right now, it is harder, but I would recommend people to try their best in order to connect with others through clubs and organizations, in class, and maybe even through Zoom. It is important to learn about others. Once everything goes back to normal, everyone’s experience will get a major boost.

If you had one word to sum up your Loras experience, what would it be and why?

Rewarding. I would use this word because Loras College has offered me a million things that I never expected to enjoy. This school made me realize what kind of person I want to be, and the man I want to become. I really do not think I would’ve been able to get this experience anywhere else. Hopefully, as an athlete, I’ll get to finish off my four years in Dubuque with a National Championship, which is what the team wants, and my ultimate goal here as a Duhawk.

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Down and down the way will go

Maui left Atlantis and found himself on the island of Motunui. All Maui ever wanted was for people to love him and he did whatever it took to achieve that task.

He stole the Heart of Te Fiti for the people of the Motunui but cursed the ocean in doing so. Moana, the daughter of the island’s chief, had Maui return the heart, but that wasn’t the end of the demi-god’s story.

Down until they no more flow Down and on while never to slow Down and filled with endless woe.

Woe for all you used to know

Meanwhile, the Pride Lands changed its name to Sherwood Forest. Ryan became king and had two sons, Richard and John. Korak, before his passing, introduced clothing, a judicial system, and government to the animals.

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While animals became adjusted to the new world, John decided to take advantage of it.

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“Feral Boy Meets Girl”: What to know before the reading

by AVERY WICKERSHAM assistant executive copy editor

Loras College’s Professor William Jablonsky, M.F.A., just released his short story collection, “Feral Boy Meets Girl.” The public book reading will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. on the third floor of the MARC. It will be in person and on Zoom. For the URL link, email Dr. Koch at Kevin.Koch@loras.edu.

In preparation for his book reading, Jablonsky provided some preliminary information about his collection, including his inspiration for the book, some highlights and lowlights, and his plans for future works. Jablonsky is an Associate Professor of English at Loras College and the Faculty Advisor for Catfish Creek, Loras’ national undergraduate literary journal.

“Feral Girl Meets Boy” is a story collection that contains characters Jablonsky refers to as “freaks and weirdos.” He comments: “Freaks and weirdos seem to be my favorite type of people and most of the stories are centered on that.”

The inspiration for the collection changed quite a bit during the early stages, but Jablonsky said that the final product “ended up being about alienation and outsiders as it took shape, and what to do in such situations.”

When asked about the highlights of the collection, Jablonsky said:

“Well, I can tell you that actually writing the stories, initially, was a lot of fun. There’s a couple in there that I just had a blast writing them and perfecting them. There’s one—it’s called ‘Minutes of the Pine Valley Residence Board’— which is the oldest one in this collection.

That was great fun because it allowed me to exorcise two demons at once […]

That one was super fun. The last one in the collection was also super fun to write because I started it off as a chooseyour-own-adventure story. Well, it didn’t quite work. Also, as it turned out and as Netflix found out, that’s copyrighted. So, I converted it to an instruction manual in terms of how to have a relationship with a man who is emotionally and psychologically broken and also haunted by a pooka.”

Jablonsky reiterated how fun and enjoyable the writing process was for multiple stories, and he hopes that his readers can pick up on that and have their own fun with the stories. However, even with the delightful writing process,

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there were definitely some lowlights, which Jablonsky explains: “The lowlights were actually trying to find places to send it to. The publishing landscape, especially for short story collections, has really changed. You used to be able to count on a lot of university presses that publish short fiction being out there and independent presses. A lot of those are gone. A lot more of them basically run one contest a year where the head editor is the judge. Which is, you know, a little fishy […] A lot of the bigger, independent publishers don’t really read outside submissions anymore, or if they do, it’s one month out of there. So, that part was really frustrating. It took a very long time to find someone to send it to.”

Jablonsky would like readers to know that his sense of humor is “strange and dark.” He comments that: “I like to take familiar things and make them not familiar anymore. If you’re looking for, you know, happy endings where the characters are gonna kiss in the rain at the end while Taylor Swift plays in the background, then this is probably not the book for you.”

While “Feral Boy Meets Girl” is an incredible accomplishment, Jablonsky is already moving ahead and working on new writing. When asked if he is working on anything new, Jablonsky replied: “I am. Actually, two things on the back burner. I need to get back to it and revise a screenplay. I’ve written a feature-film script. Just for fun, really, but the reviewers on The Blacklist actually liked certain things that they saw and suggested some revisions because there’s an audience for that sort of thing […] The big project is a novel that is currently called ‘The Air Swimmers’ which is about two teenagers with a science fictional disability, which is to say they have a disability that renders them intangible.”

For more, make sure to attend Jablonsky’s reading of “Feral Boy Meets Girl” on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and keep your eyes peeled for his future works.

Creating Inclusive Community: Slavery and the American Catholic Church part 2

by DR. KRISTIN ANDERSON-BRICKER history professor

Article one in this series explored the story of Marie Louise and why we need to recognize her personhood as we confront the legacy of slavery at Loras. The knowledge that Bishop Loras used money earned

by Marie Louise to build the Diocese of Dubuque matters because the systematic racism that evolved out of slavery still oppresses members of American society today. The evidence establishes that, like his fellow Catholics, Bishop Loras was a willing participant in the institution of slavery. This reality conflicts with our Catholic identity today. Historical context will help our Loras community act positively and aggressively against inequality, white supremacy and injustice today.

This article benefits from the scholarship of Leslie Woodcock Tentler’s “American Catholics, A History” (2020), Maura Jane Farrelly’s “American Slavery, American Freedom, American Catholicism” (2012), and William B. Kurtz’ “Excommunicated from the Union: How the Civil War Created a Separate Catholic America” (2015).

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believed that “nothing in their faith required them to see hierarchy or bondage as incompatible with the will of God or with one’s status as a Christian,” (Farrelly, 91). In the lead up to the Civil War, Catholic clergy and newspaper editors saw slavery as a political issue rather than a moral issue. The Church refused to take a side except to castigate abolitionists.

Abolitionists advocated immediate emancipation and the use of tactics that would result in anarchy.

In addition to threatening law, order, sectional harmony, national stability and the Constitution, abolitionists attacked “popery,” (Kurtz, 93, 94, 91, 92, 96; Tentler, 122).

Catholics shared the racism of most white Americans, and regarded African Americans as inferior. According to Leslie Woodcock Tentler, “The Irish were especially aggressive in their racial hostility, presumably due to their poverty and low social status. Lowskilled Irish workers often competed with blacks for jobs, and employers

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used blacks on occasion to break Irish strikes,” (Tentler, 121).

In 1839, Pope Gregory XVI condemned the slave trade between Africa and the New World in an apostolic letter. American bishops ignored this, and later argued that it referred only to the international slave trade, not to slavery in the United States (Tentler, 119-120; Kurtz, 93).

Catholics did not support emancipation before, during or after the Civil War. Before the Civil War, not one Catholic leader publicly argued for immediate emancipation.

Northern Catholics and their bishops supported the war in order to preserve the Union, but their support declined when the primary aim of the war became emancipation. After the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment, the bishops assembled at the Secondary Plenary Council in 1866 and “expressed their collective regret that ‘a more gradual system of emancipation’ had not been adopted” (Tetler, 120, 122; Kurtz,

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102, 106).

The Catholic Church also showed little concern for freed slaves after the conflict and continued to act in racist ways towards African Americans throughout the nineteenth century (Kurtz, 106). As summarized

by Leslie Woodcock Tentler: “Like other white

Americans, most Catholics chose to remember the war without reference to slavery and therefore without reference to justice claims on the part of the newly emancipated. . . Thus, emancipation

caused little change in Catholic racial attitudes.

Most Catholics remained staunch Democrats even as Democratic regimes in the South kept black men from the polls, imposed legal segregation, and turned a blind eye to mounting violence against an increasingly isolated black population. Catholic churches in the South nearly always

relegated blacks to segregated pews, while some northern parishes barred them entirely, as did Catholic schools and hospitals throughout the nation,” (Tetler, 137).

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10 benefits of yoga

by CALASANDRA SPRAY mind and soul editor

As cooler weather sweeps through the air, so does lethargy. A resistance to movement, slower reactions, and overall sluggishness plague the body as the weather changes and begs us to stay indoors and in bed. One way to combat the sluggishness of winter is to practice physical movement. You’ve probably heard of yoga, maybe even tried it for yourself and found it makes you feel better.

Maybe you’ve even felt an increase in your emotional well-being, self-confidence, and overall happiness after practicing yoga.

There’s a multitude of reasons for feeling better after exercise, and plenty more for stretching. Here are some reasons why yoga is beneficial to the mind and body: Improves Flexibility; moving and stretching in different or new ways can ease tightness in muscles. As we age we tend to be more stagnant and spend greater amounts of time sitting down. By stretching our muscles a greater range of motion is eventually developed and combats muscle aches and pains that could lead to further immobility. Participating in yoga leads to greater flexibility overall but particularly in the back, shoulders, hamstrings, and hips.

Prevents Back Pain; increased flexibility counteracts tightness throughout the body from sitting for long periods of time. This tightness can cause spinal compression and releasing that compression can ease or prevent some back pain.

Build Strength; remaining in poses for several breaths requires that your body bears weight where it typically wouldn’t.

Different poses demand separate muscle’s to take on your body weight, such as your legs in garland pose, your arms in downward dog, or your back in camels pose.

Increased Muscle Tone; as a result of building muscle and gaining flexibility

your muscles will begin to gain a toned look. By not only building muscle but stretching it, long lean muscles will begin to develop.

Improves Balance; yoga’s muscle building factors weigh in to balance as well as train your body to bear weight in new ways.

Building core strength through poses like fish pose, cobra pose, and crow pose will increase balance. Tree pose will also help improve in balance as it requires the yogi to stand on one leg and find their center of gravity.

Supports Joint Health; yoga’s movements are low impact allowing the yogi to use joints without straining them. Additionally, strengthening muscles around joints through yoga relieves some of the load joints have to bear and makes everyday activities easier on the joints.

Teaches Better Breathing; breathing is an automatic bodily function, like blinking, that many people don’t think about. As a result most people take frequent shallow breaths. Yoga teaches deeper thoughtful breaths that benefit the entire body. Deep breaths can help rejuvenate the body as well as calm the nervous system.

Creates Mental Calmness; focusing solely on the physical body can bring calmness to the mind as it is given time to rest. Through yoga techniques you can learn to disengage from thoughts and focus on breathing and how your body is moving.

Reduces Stress; any physical activity can stimulate the body and reduce stress.

While your mind and body are focused on the tasks at hand and deep breathing, other daily worries slip away. The concentration required for yoga gives your mind a break and provides an opportunity to think with a clearer mind and a new perspective.

Increases Self-Confidence; spreading large amounts of time tuning in with your body gives yogi’s a better sense of themselves and creates a connection between the mind and body. Over time this connection leads to feeling more comfortable in your body, creating a boost of self- confidence.

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Dear Trish, It feels like 2020 has been a wildly plotted suspense novel or science fiction movie. The difference is, a book comes to an end and a movie to some completion. The story of 2020 is real and it is looking like there is going to be a sequel. How do we stay positive when it seems like there is no end in sight?

Signed,

level this year, there is also another story brewing. A story about hope and gratitude is quietly surfacing. It definitely depends on perspective and may feel like a subplot, but it really has to do with where we place the focus of our story. We can choose hope.

The pandemic has given us an opportunity to be optimistic and help us appreciate what we have. Besides decreasing the carbon footprint, making us more efficient in business, being more learned that family matters, living in the present is important and having a “less work, more play” attitude really leads to more

Trish says: I agree with your analogy about a movie or novel filled with unexpected adventure but I believe no reputable author would have included so many plot twists or such an array of characters in a typical story. Who would have known that we would be dealing with so many experiences and emotions like the story that has become 2020? 200,000 Americans have died from a global pandemic. We had an inland hurricane right down the street.

In this column by Tricia Borelli, director of Counseling Services, she answers questions from students about their emotional well-being while attending college. Send questions to: Ms. Borelli, Loras, Box 100, or e-mail tricia.borelli@loras.edu.

All names will be kept confidential.

Although depression and despair have grown to a significant

prepared, and appreciating our health care workers; we have also

Despaired in 2020

Protests have been happening nationwide and our presidential election was insanely close.

It is all a bit much for the story of a single

joy. The inland hurricane put Iowa on the map once again for seeing how Midwesterners have got it right in terms of loving our neighbor. The country has shed more light on the issues of social injustice and we are being reminded and called to practice kindness. Although the country is still very divided politically, the record for those heading to the polls to make their voice count has hit unbelievable levels. Lots of good things are happening.

So as much as we can, let’s focus on the positive. Let’s have gratitude for the good that has come from suffering and let’s get back to the basics of loving one another. Life is hard but we have gotten this far together.

What will your 2020 autobiography say?

Signed, Trish

How to stay active indoors staff writer

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by MARION EDWARDS

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by TRICIA BORELLI

Nov. 12, 2020

Imagine this. You’re sitting down in your coziest clothes with your favorite snack, and drink watching the Bachelorette for the 12th straight hour.

In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, it doesn’t sound like a bad idea to stay inside, but the issue lies within the 12 hours that you’re sitting down. COVID-19 has closed many gyms, parks, and workout facilities which has made staying active a challenge for many people.

Online classes, managing work schedules, and having families to take care of during the day can create high levels of stress on your mind and body. To reduce some of that stress, finding ways to stay active whether you’re indoors or socially-distanced outdoors is important to maintaining some stability in your daily functions.

There are many ways to stay active indoors, many of them are simple tasks and activities that give your body the exercise it needs to stay healthy. Here are a couple of different ways to stay active while indoors: Stretching/Yoga. One of the best ways to stay active indoors is to stretch or do yoga. There are many fun applications on your phone, laptop, or virtual classes for people wanting to try yoga out for the first time. Whether you’ve been sitting at your desk doing online classes or laying down on the couch for 12 hours, stretching helps to prevent back pain, reduces stress, and gives you more energy.

Body Weight Workouts. As an avid runner, staying active is very important. One of the best ways I was able to stay active indoors over quarantine was body-weight workouts. Many websites and applications such as Self.com, Peloton, Myfitnesspal, and ‘Girls Gone Strong’, are great tools to use for body-weight workouts. Even applications such as Instagram have many free bodyweight workouts.

Stair/Jump Rope Workout. If you have stairs or a jump rope in your home, they can build endurance, burn fat, and tone your body. If you have a jump rope, put a timer on for 5 minutes, jump rope for 30 seconds, take a 30 second break, and continue this process for 5 minutes. As you build endurance, you can expand the time period from 5 to 20 minutes. If you have access to stairs, either run or walk up the stairs. You can perform this 2-3 times and build up to more sets as your endurance grows.

Build a Fort. A fun activity while staying indoors is building a fort from whatever you can find in your home/dorm. This can be an activity that allows you to be creative with whatever resources you can find in your room and create a new study space for yourself.

Virtual Workouts with Friends. As boring as it can be to workout indoors, working out with friends may help you to stay motivated to workout. Following social distance guidelines and safety regulations, creating virtual workouts with friends is safe, fun, challenging, and allows you to stay active while also having a great time with friends.

COVID-19 has allowed for people to find new, innovative, and creative ways to stay active. Exercising is great for not only your physical health but your mental health as well. Creating a routine with these types of activities everyday is helpful in relieving stress and having fun while indoors.

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Steel City building ground

by KEEGAN GODWIN assistant executive editor

The rise of the Dolphins? What’s up with Los Angeles? Are the Steelers legit?

Week 9 featured some crazy games and some crazy stat lines throughout the league. The week started out with a Thursday night matchup between Aaron Rodger’s and the Green Bay Packers taking on the injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers. The Packers were fresh off a devastating loss to their rivals in Minnesota and were looking for a strong rebound. Green Bay was looking to add a wide receiver at the trade deadline, specifically Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V to pair with Packers wide receiver Davante Adams who has eight touchdowns on the season, second-most in the league despite missing two games. Unable to create a package for Fuller at the deadline, the Packers had to lean heavily on Adams since a core injury sidelined wide receiver Allen Lazard for Thursday’s game.

Right from kickoff, Aaron Rodgers and his wide receivers got to work. Rodgers would finish the game with 305 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Adams had 10 catches for 173 yards and a touchdown, Marquez Valdes-Scantling had two catches for 53 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Packers easily defeated the 49ers 34-17.

The undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers traveled to Dallas to play the Cowboys in a Sunday afternoon thriller. The Cowboys have been riddled with injuries this season, losing their star quarterback Dak Prescott to a gruesome leg injury earlier this season. Since then, they have struggled to get their footing in a struggling NFC East division, falling to 2-6 prior to the matchup against Pittsburgh. The Steelers, on the other hand, have had everything going perfect for them this season. And Sunday afternoon was no different.

Pittsburgh started slow, going down big to Dallas at halftime and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger leaving the game

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brief ly. However, the Steelers managed to score 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, led by Roethlisberger’s 306 yards and three touchdowns to move Pittsburgh to 8-0 on the season.

C h arge rs f ans are, yet again, disappointed in another missed opportunity to close a photo by TIM HEITMAN - USA TODAY SPORTS game as they fall to 2-6 on Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron hurdles a Dallas defender for a the season. The Chargers, touchdown in Sunday’s game. Ebron would finish with 22 total yards. who are starting to move both teams to 5-3 on the season. With the Dolphins become notorious for blowing leads, had the opportunity to turn their misfortune under new leadership of the No. 5 pick Tua Tagovailoa. around against the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday. The After getting his first start last week, fans were unsure how Chargers held a three point lead at halftime, giving fans he would bounce back after an average game. Tagovailoa flashbacks already. In the second half, the Raiders would would throw two touchdowns and rack up 248 yards in take a five point lead with time for one final drive for the the Dolphins victory. But Cardinals quarterback Kyler Chargers. With one play left in the game, Chargers rookie Murray would respond with his own four total touchdowns quarterback Justin Herbert threw a fade to wide receiver and 389 total yards. Arizona wide receiver Christian Kirk Donald Parham Jr. that was initially ruled a touchdown. would lead the team with five receptions for 123 yards and a However, after further review, the call was overturned as touchdown. The Dolphins defense continued to make their Parham did not have possession of the ball, costing the statements as the number one defense in the league with Chargers the game. The Chargers had an opportunity to another defensive touchdown after recovering a fumble in win a crucial game, but a costly error led to another close the first quarter. The Dolphins have only had one winning loss. The offense here is not the problem – the Los Angeles season in the past ten years and they are looking to make it offense is ranked second on the ESPN rankings. It seems to into the playoffs.

Week 10 is set to feature big matchups between the Los be that a combination of a mediocre defense and an inability to close out games is costing the Chargers an opportunity at Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks, the Steelers looks a breakout season. At least they redesigned their uniforms to continue their undefeated streak against the Cincinnati Bengals, and Monday Night Football features one of the this season.

In one of the most shocking upsets of the week, the best rivalries in all of football, the Chicago Bears versus the Miami Dolphins defeated the Arizona Cardinals 34-31 to Minnesota Vikings.

Lawrence-less Tigers fall to the Irish

Notre Dame upsets Clemson in 2OT to move up to #2 in the power rankings

by MATT HADDAD sports writer

After this week, the top five rankings in college football will look a little different to say the least. The No. 1 Clemson Tigers made the haul to South Bend to take on No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. It was a game that definitely will have an impact on the college football world. With Clemson’s starting Quarterback Trevor Lawrence still out due to contacting COVID-19, it was 2 string QB D.J. Uiagalelei time to step up.

Uiagalelei went 29/44 throwing for 439 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed 13 times for only two yards. The Tigers’ star running back Travis Etienne, who is a top running back in college football, had hard time showing that against the Irish. Etienne had 18 carries for only 28 yards and one touchdown. He averaged 1.6 yards a carry. The Irish did an amazing job keeping Etienne from having a great night. The Tigers’ Amari Rodgers had 8 catches for 134 yards and no touchdowns.

Ian Book on the other hand went 22/39 for the Irish throwing 310 yards and one touchdown. Kyren Williams rushed 23 times for 140 yards and three touchdowns.

Javon Mckinley caught five passes for 102 yards to help the Irish beat the No. 1 team in double overtime to win the game 40-47.

What a crazy game in sought bend. Irish will more than likely jump to number three while Alabama will be the No. 1 team and Ohio St. will get the No. 2 spot.

Staying in the ACC, the No. 11 Miami Hurricanes took on North Carolina St. The Hurricanes D’Eriq King went 31/41 throwing for 430 yards and five touchdowns.

King also rushed for 15 times for 105 yards.

His longest run was 42 yards. Mike Harley caught eight passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns. The Wolfpack put up a good fight against the No. 11 team in the country.

Bailey Hockman went 19/28 for 248 yards

and two touchdowns, while also throwing one interception. Rickey Person Jr. had 12 carries for 79 yards, he longest rush was 40 yards. The Wolfpacks top receiver, Emeka Emezie caught four passes for 95 yards.

This was a great game for both teams. The Hurricanes win this one 44-41. Even though NC stat lost, it sends a good message about their program that they can hang with a top team.

Finally, PAC-12 football is back! Arizona St. Sun Devils traveled to the Coliseum to take on No. 20 USC Trojans. The Sun Devils have arguably one of the best QB’s in the PAC-12 in Jayden Daniels. Daniels went 11/23 for 134 yards throwing only one touchdown. Daniels did much better in the running game, rushing 11 times for 111 yards. Rachaad White caught three passes for 70 yards and one touchdown. The Trojans have a QB who can throw the ball.

Kedon Slovis went 40/55 for 381 yards for two touchdowns and one interception. One of those two touchdowns went to Drake London. London caught eight passes for 125 yards and one touchdown. Arizona State played hard fought game against a good USC team. The Trojans come out winning 27-28.

No. 23 Michigan Wolverines took on No.13 ranked Indiana Hoosiers. Joe Miltion went 18/34 for 344 yards throwing three touchdowns and two interceptions for the Wolverines. Michigan did not do well in the run game against the Hoosiers. Hassan Haskins carried the ball six times for 19 yards. However, Ronnie Bell caught six passes for 149 yards and one touchdown.

The Indiana Hoosiers have quite the QB. Michael Penix Jr. Penix went 30/50 for 342 yards and three touchdowns. The Hoosiers Stevie Scott III rushed 24 times for 97 yards and two touchdowns. Ty Fryfogie caught seven passes for 142 yards and one touchdown. What a team the Hoosiers

have, they look great and are undefeated.

Michigan on the other hand looks not so good. They need to get it together for the sake of the program. I said it last week, and I’ll say it this week, Jim Harbaugh needs to be fired. Hoosiers win this one 21-38.

The annual Florida-Georgia game took place this weekend in Jacksonville Florida. As usual there’s always a lot at stake in this game. No. 8 Florida had a great game against No. 5 Georgia.

Florida’s QB who is in the running for the Heisman Kyle Trask went 30/43 throwing for 474 yards and four touchdowns, while also throwing one interception. Dameon Pierce had 15 rushes for 52 yards and one touchdown for the Gators. Malik Davis helped Trask and the Gator’s catching five passes for 100 yards. Georgia had a hard time keeping up Florida and it showed starting with the QB’s. Stenson Bennett went 5/16 for only 78 yards.

After Bennett suffered a separated shoulder, D’Wan Mathis came into the Game for the Bulldogs. Mahis went 4/13 for 34 yards throwing one touchdown and two interceptions. Between the two quarterbacks, they threw for a total of 112 yards Zamir White was leading rusher this game for the Bulldogs. White carried the ball seven times for 107 yards and one touchdown. The Florida Gators come out of Jacksonville victories beating the Georgia Bulldogs 44-28. Its starting to look like the SEC Champion ship will be Alabama Crimson Tide against the Florida Gators in Atlanta on December 12.

Wow! What an insane week in college football. The rankings will definitely look a lot different heading into next week.

Have a great week, and go Duhawks!

NFL SCORES WEEK 9 GB Packers 34-SF 49ers 17 NO Saints 38- TB Buccanears 3 BUF Bills 44-SEA Seahawks 34 HOU Texans 27-JAX Jaguars 25 MIN Vikings 34-DET Lions 20 NY Giants 23-WSH FBT 20 MIA Dolphins 34-ARI Cardinals 31 ATL Falcons 34-DEN Broncos 27 BAL Ravens 24-IND Colts 10 KC Chiefs 33-CAR Panthers 31 TEN Titans 24-CHI Bears 17 LV Raiders 31-LA Chargers 26 PIT Steelers 24-DAL Cowboys 19 NE Patriots 30-NY Jets 27

NFL GAMES TO WATCH WEEK 10

Thursday November 12th IND Colts v. TEN Titans Sunday November 15th BUF Bills v. ARI Cardinals CIN Bengals v. PIT Steelers SEA Seahawks v. LA Rams Monday November 16th MIN Vikings v. CHI Bears

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COVID-19: A director’s experience

Learn how Loras’s Athletic Director Denise Udelhofen has been working to let sports play here on campus

by DENISE UDELHOFEN director of athletics

Do you think you will have any athletic events this year?

Since last March I have had that question many, many times from all sorts of people when the topic of COVID-19 comes up. Honestly, I wish I could give someone a definitive answer however, we all know when it comes to the pandemic that has not proven easy.

When dealing with COVID-19 as a Director of Athletics my first and foremost thought is how do we do train, practice, and compete while keeping all student-athletes and staff safe. Our athletic staff has had too many zoom meetings to count to discuss and put protocols into place. Has it been perfect – no – but the intent is always to utilize the information we have at the current time to make the best decision at that particular time.

At t h e b e g i n n i ng of Au g u st , t h e NCAA Sport Science Institute released

Resocialization of Collegiate Sports: Developing Standards for Practice and Competition. This document has been updated three times with another update coming soon. These guidelines have provided NCAA members tools to assist with efforts to provide a healthy and safe environment for those participating in athletics. Most of the document revolves around testing, screening, masking, quarantines, and social distancing to be able to have any athletically related activities.

Add to this the guidelines from CDC and local and state organizations.

There are a few COVID-19 Response committees including our own Loras committee and American Rivers Conference. As a member of the the NCAA DIII Management Council when we meet COVID-19 is always on the agenda. These committees reference all the previously mentioned documents to work through each situation as each sport is different.

NCAA has categorized sports in to high,

medium, and low risk. These designations determine what actions need to be taken to practice and play those sports safely.

Due to the collaboration of many people from American Rivers Conference and Loras College who have put countless hours in to trying to provide a meaningful experience for our student athletes. Without question we all want to play but not at the expense of the health and safety of our student athletes and staff. Chris Kamm, our Head Athletic Trainer with his staff, have worked closely with Tammy Marti and Katie Vogt from our Health Center to lead our department through this challenge. They have been phenomenal, and I am not sure we will ever be able to thank them enough!

Everyone is dealing with something in these trying and frustrating times. In the athletic department and across Loras campus I can say with confidence we are all collaborating to make the best of a difficult situation. Be patient and Be Kind!

One stolen memory: An outstanding “Duhawk” documentary

by JORGE A. RAMIREZ sports writer

Ab out s e ve n m ont hs a go, four Loras College individuals decided to start a project that would generate enthusiasm for many Duhawk families who were affected by COVID-19 but still love this school setting with a passion. Ben Friedman, Michael Runde, Ben Burkholder and Pat Hunt are currently four alums who decided to create and publish “One Stolen Moment” for their capstone project prior to graduating in the middle of a pandemic.

The Lorian, in this case, met up with Runde, who spoke about the reasoning behind this short film.

“Originally, we were planning to start a documentary about people living along Loras Boulevard. Nevertheless, as soon as we started to realize everything was getting shut down due to COVID-19 and people were being sent home, we started brainstorming and decided to interview the teams that got their seasons cancelled.

We did not know if any athlete belonging to these particular teams were ready to speak, but fortunately we had a few individuals who were very cooperative, and did not

hesitate to help us out at all. YouTube was certainly the best platform for us to reach as many people as possible.”

According to Runde, inter viewing the athletes who may not get a chance at redemption is definitely not easy.

Wrestling, Women’s Basketball, and Track & Field (Men and Women) were the teams that got severely affected after being so close to glory. Loras College, according to the do cumentar y, was exp ecting three National Championships to come home that semester. It was going to be an unprecedented time in history, and the celebrations were going to be endless. Not only were the Duhawks entitled to celebrate the collective efforts being achieved, but also the individual talents that set the bar for success.

“It was very tough to listen to some of the stories. Kerri (Women’s Basketball) had already bounced back from an injury. I know she was really looking forward to her last season, and she was playing extremely well. With Shamari [Scott] (Track & Field), you could easily tell how much pain he was still holding just with the tone of his voice. I also felt terrible with Guy Patron Jr. (Wrestling). He was undefeated, and after

previous years of being third and second, it was looking like he was going to win this year. It is very tough for some of these athletes to realize their careers have come to an end without the chance to get the proper recognition for their efforts.”

Runde makes a very clear statement: these teams really wanted to make the college, their families, and themselves proud.

Despite the fact that this short film was a success, the members of this outstanding group generating this documentary had an overall feeling of sadness for those who were not able to accomplish their dreams.

“Many people congratulated us for our work. People that I hadn’t spoken to in years even texted me in order to show their support. It definitely means a lot and I sincerely hope people enjoyed this capstone project. However, we really felt the pain amongst these amazing human beings. No one deserved this.”

This group of five friends is now living apart from each other. Everyone is working on their future on separate geographical locations. They managed to leave a legacy in Loras College before their departure, a legacy that is still being celebrated and discussed seven months later.

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Coach’s Column

Heidi Colford Women’s Lacrosse My first head coaching job has begun in a completely different way than I imagined. Not only did I have to learn the ropes of the many responsibilities of a head coach for the women’s lacrosse team, but I began my time at Loras having to navigate an environment that is experiencing a worldwide pandemic with COVID-19.

I came to Loras after spending two years as the assistant coach at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. We had just finished out spring break trip to Michigan when all of a sudden, we had to tell our athletes to leave campus and return home.

It still remains the worst moment of my coaching career, the shock and sadness of that moment still leaves a pit in my stomach. Now we were having team zoom meetings, and trying to stay connected while we were all far apart in our homes.

While it’s been over two years since my playing career ended, this pandemic drove home that the most important part of this game wasn’t the wins and losses, but rather the small moments of being together every day. I no longer had practices where the team was trying to convince me to dye my hair or join in their TikToks.

One of the most important characteristics my team has to have this season, is the ability to adapt – to be ready for changing practice times, modified practices due to lower numbers, and many other situations that will arise during these challenging times. We also cherish every minute that we are able to practice since we don’t know what could happen in the future. We haven’t had a full team practice yet, but it has been great to see my players come to our 6 a.m. practices with a high amount of energy, and making the most out of every practice.

Have a coach in mind that you think would love to write in the Lorian’s Coach’s Column? Email Sports Editor Keegan Godwin at keegan.godwin@loras.edu with suggestions!

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Nationwide adjustment in college sports

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First years run the show

by MEGAN HIMM sports writer

This fall season varied greatly from previous years, with many colleges canceling or postponing many sports. Across the National Collegiate Athletic Association, commonly referred to as the NCAA, there has not been a single solution. There are variances across divisions, conferences, and colleges within those conferences.

Some conferences have completely canceled their season, the most notable example of this being the Ivy League.

This was the first Division I school to completely cancel their fall season. Their official website goes into more detail, and includes information about possibly moving some sports to the fall season. The website also included a statement issued by the Council of Presidents, “As a leadership group, we have a responsibility to make decisions that are in the best interest of the students who attend our institutions, as well as the faculty and staff who work at our schools. These decisions are extremely difficult, particularly when they impact meaningful student-athlete experiences that so many value and cherish.”

Many conferences have decided to only play within their conference. Both the BIG-10 and the PAC-12 are doing this.

The rules within each conference vary.

The BIG-10 has stood out for its decision to require players that test positive for COVID-19 to sit out for 21 days. Their website goes into detail about the specific protocols that must be followed, including the requirement that “student-athletes, coaches, trainers and other individuals that are on the field for all practices and games undergo daily antigen testing.”

With the majority of the focus solely on football, its important to take a look at what other sports are doing. Many conferences that have decided to have a fall season are not allowing all sports to play. Some schools are making exceptions for sports that can be played while maintaining social distancing, such as golf, cross country, and tennis. Golf Week compiled a list of Division I conferences, and their plans allow for Men’s Golf this fall. Of the 31 conferences listed, only seven were having a fall season, while 17 were not allowing it at all, four conferences left it up to the individual colleges, and three conferences had not made a statement at the time the article was written.

Across the nation, athletes, coaches, and all who are associated with college sports are working hard to stay safe. They are taking part in special safety measures in order to keep their season, or work towards being able to play in an upcoming season.

Regular testing, wearing masks, and social distancing are all measures being utilized.

With each college taking slightly different measures, it can often get confusing.

However, most colleges have designated a section of their website with their specific COVID-19 policies. Uncertainty about the future of COVID-19 means that colleges must be flexible and ready to change and adapt. Only time will tell what the future of college sports will look like.

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Freshmen Will Yasdick and Evan Jamrozy (not pictured) lead the Duhawks to a runner-up finish at the American Rivers Conference Championship.

by EMILY ADLFINGER director of athletic comminications

PELLA, Iowa (Nov. 7, 2020) – An unseasonably warm day and windy conditions could have easily derailed the Loras College women’s cross country team’s race plan at the 2020 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Championship at Central College on Saturday but the Duhawks pulled together a full team effort to finish as the runner-ups and award junior Kassie Rosenbum with her third-straight All-Conference honor.

“The heat was a definite factor today,” said head coach Bob Schultz. “If this had been the first race of the season in September, a 70 degree day would have been great, but we have had cold and snow already this season so to adjust to this was a definite challenge.

The heat was another reason why we wanted to run our race plan today and run smart.”

As predicted, it was a battle at the front of the pack against Wartburg College’s Carina Collet and Aubrie Fisher with Kassie Rosenbum as the trio traded the lead throughout the race. Rosenbum pulled ahead to lead at the two-mile mark of the 6,000-meter race but Fisher made her move

coming down the final stretch to claim the individual title. Rosenbum finished second with a time of 22:03.73 and kept 2019 champion Collet at bay for a third place finish.

The youngest members of the Loras College men’s cross country team made their presence known at the 2020 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Championship at Central College on Saturday after AllConference performances by freshmen Evan Jamrozy and Will Yasdick helped the Duhawks to a second-place team finish.

The Duhawks would not only have to battle the competition across the 8,000-meter course but also unseasonably warm temperatures and winds. A mid-70 degree afternoon and challenging course could have significantly impacted the team’s performance and was certainly in the back of head coach Bob Schultz’s mind.

“The heat was a definite factor today,” said Schultz. “If this had been the first race of the season in September, a 70 degree day would have been great, but we have had cold and snow already this season so to adjust to this was a definite challenge. The heat was another reason why we wanted to run our

race plan today and run smart.”

From the start, Wartburg College held strong with a pack of runners leading the field, but Jamrozy meticulously worked his way up to run with the top-ten at the two mile mark before moving up into the topfive and eventually taking the lead against returning All-American and defending conference champion Joe Freiburger just before the 6,000-meter point. Freiburger pulled away for the lead and the individual title near the four-mile mark, but Jamrozy finished strong to post a third-place finish with a time of 25:47.82.

Yasdick also showcased an impressive race after he moved up from nearly 60th at the start of the race to finish 15th with a time of 26:43.47. Ryan Harvey, one of the front runners alongside Jamrozy for much of the race, finished 17th (26:48.64). The freshman neared the finish line in tenth and collapsed just before the line, but mustered his last bit of strength to pull himself across the finish. Wyatt Kelly was the next Duhawk to finish in 19th with a time of 26:49.12 followed by Luke Guttormson in 20th (26:49.89), Will Whalen (26:55.36) in 22nd and Brian Maty in 35th (27:32.52).

Athletic tips from Southcoast Health from SOUTHCOAST HEALTH

Whether it’s in a gym or out on a field, participating in sports offers important lessons to young people, including how to work as a team, the value of competition and the joys of physical activity. The downside is the risk for injury. Fortunately, orthopedic specialists at Southcoast have the expertise to help student athletes and parents reduce that risk — or if injury does occur, they are ready to provide the best treatment options.

Matthew Baltz, MD, an orthopedic surgeon for Southcoast, has treated his fair share of young athletes from elementary, middle and high school. “It’s extremely common to see injuries among students in those age groups,” he says, describing fractures, as well as twists and sprains to knees, shoulders, ankles and wrists.

In addition to these sudden traumas, orthopedic physicians are treating more overuse injuries in young athletes. These tend to affect the joints and the connective tissues as a result of repeated stresses, such as those endured by a pitcher’s throwing arm, a tennis player’s elbow or a runner’s knees.

Why it’s important Of course, everyone wants to avoid the pain and missed playing time associated with injury, but with young athletes there are also concerns for their long-term health. Young bones (up to age 15 or 16) have growth plates near their ends that

facilitate laying down new bone until a person reaches his or her full height.

Joseph Lifrak, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Southcoast who also treats young athletes, says that some overuse injuries are leading to irritated growth plates. “The student can be out of commission for six to eight weeks,” he says.

In addition, says Dr. Baltz, “We might see problems down the line. Multiple injuries, especially those requiring surgery, such as an ACL tear at a very young age, may cause those patients to lose cartilage.

The goal of surgical reconstruction is to get the student back to play, but no surgeon can restore 100 percent of the damage, and chance of re-injury is much higher.”

Dr. Baltz has seen people who had multiple knee injuries in their youth come back to see him in their 20s or 30s with early-onset arthritis. At that point, he says, “We may have to go with synthetic synovial fluid injections, or partial and even complete knee replacement, just for that person to be able to participate in activities of daily living, much less athletic participation.”

Preventive strategies work No one can avoid all impacts and falls in sports. Dr. Lifrak and Dr. Baltz agree that proper conditioning and preparation can help reduce the severity of certain kinds of injuries. Here is a brief rundown of steps that can help young athletes and their parents:

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Have a preseason physical. Follow any recommendations given by the healthcare provider, especially in cases of previous injury.

• Warm up properly. Get blood flowing to muscles and stretch ligaments and tendons. This also applies to preseason training — remind the body about your sport before going in full-tilt.

• Drink plenty of water. Proper hydration before, during and after activity can help prevent cramping and headaches. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty.

• Wear protective gear. Pads, shin guards, helmets and gloves should fit well and be in good repair.

• Mix it up. Playing different sports or different positions over the course of a year helps limit muscle imbalance and stress on the same joints. Also, be cautious if sports seasons overlap; do not overdo it.

Even though schools, families and teammates have invested time, heart and soul into their chosen sports, it’s not good for youngsters to play with pain. Dr. Baltz says that it is important for studentathletes, parents and coaches to respect the balance between sports goals and the need for a healthy body.