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Independently Publsihed By Loras Students Since 1922 Vol. C Iss. XIII
April 28, 2022 - Dubuque, IA
Honoring the Remarkable Dedication of Students Student Life and Government host Co-Cirricular Awards Ceremony to celebrate the hard work of students and organizations a program that primarily focused on the social aspect to build community at Loras. The winner of the Outstanding On April 25, Student Life and Contribution to a Vibrant Campus Government hosted the Student Community was DuProv. Awards Ceremony to honor the hard The fourth award handed out was the work and accomplishments of student “Outstanding Educational Program” organizations and leaders. The meaning award, given to the student group, behind this was for “recognizing the committee, etc. who has implemented impactful work student leaders and an event or program designed to organizations have exemplified across enhance the academic experience the Loras community”. The ceremony outside the classroom. The winner of was hosted in the Ballroom and the Outstanding Educational Program was filled with distinguished guests award was the League of United Latin including Dr. Art Sunleaf, Provost and American Citizens (LULAC). Academic Dean Donna Heald, and The fifth award handed out was President Jim Collins. the “Community Impact Award”, an The ceremony kicked off with a award that recognizes a student group’s few remarks from Assistant Director philanthropic or community service of Student Life Kelsey Callahan and photo by LORAS COLLEGE efforts that made a significant impact Brett Batkoff. After a few remarks, Dean of Students Dr. Art Sunleaf speaks at the awards ceremony on April 25. in serving others in the community. Dr. Sunleaf gave short speech This ceremony honored students and organizations for their work throughout The winner of the Community Impact the 2021-2022 academic year. congratulating all organizations and Award was DuDawgs. student leaders for their hard work committee, etc. that has embodied the principles The sixth and final award handed out was the and dedication throughout the past few years. This of innovation, collaboration, and motivation in the “Collaboration Award”, which recognizes a student was the first time the award ceremony was hosted in creation of a new, outstanding program or event. The group, or committee that has exemplified effective person since the start of COVID-19. Dr. Sunleaf also winner of the Innovative Award was the Pickleball and impactive collaboration with another Loras made a gesture asking myself to do a wall-sit during Club. member, organization, department or a local his speech, but I politely declined. The second award handed out was the community group. The winner of the Collaboration The first of the awards given out went to student “Outstanding Cultural Impact Award”, given to Award was the College Activities Board (CAB). organizations. The first award handed out was the the group that is recognized for efforts that have Before moving on to the student awards, the “Innovative Award”, given to the student led group, enhanced the campus climate as it Advisor of the Year Award was handed out. relates to race, gender, gender identity, The Advisor of the Year Award is given to the sexual orientation, religion, culture, organization advisor who has exceeded his or her socioeconomic status, disabilities, obligations in the support of a student organization wellness, and more. The winner of the and the students within that organization. The Outstanding Cultural Impact Award Advisor of the Year Award was given to Tania was Forward Thinking. Tauseef. The third award handed out was The next set of awards given out were student the “Outstanding Contribution to a leader individual awards. The first award handed out Vibrant Campus Community”. This was the “Emerging Leader Award”, given to a student award was given to the student group, Continued on page 2 committee, etc. who has implemented by KEEGAN A. GODWIN executive editor
Newly Elected Student Government Leaders for 2022-23 President: Ava Bradley Vice-President: Andrew Martinez Director of Finance: Ryne Anders Director of Communications: Diego Rodriguez Athletics and Recreation Chair: Sara Hoskins Housing & Aesthetics Chair: BethAnnie Hartman Academic Chair: Amber Forbort Diversity Chair: Jose Cardenas Campus Life Chair: Savannah Paisley Good luck to all elected members!
Elon Musk Buys Twitter In a move that had been in the makings for a while now, Tesla CEO Elon Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion. On Apr 25, Mr. Musk purchased shares of Twitter’s stock for $54.20 a share. This page 2
French Students Trip to WI As I sat in the parking lot outside of Hoffmann in the twelve-passenger white chevy van, I checked the weather on my phone. The rain that was loudly pelting the roof and the windshield was forecast page 3
Meeting Tall People One of the things I have learned in my many years of being seven feet tall is, many people simply have never seen someone that tall before. Apparently, my height is rather rare. An article in The page 4
Senior Edition Update Graduation is approaching! With the end of the semester approaching, we here at the Lorian are working hard at putting together an edition to commemorate our seniors and their hard work. As we are working on this edition, we are asking seniors to send us your best photos and memories that we can place in the paper. Please email lorian@loras. edu with the subject line “2022 Senior Edition” so we can include your photos and stories in the paper. We ask that you keep these stories and photos appropriate so we can publish your memories.
A Note From the Editor I would like to start off this note by saying thank you to every single one of our readers. Over the last three years, I have worked at the Lorian to help create a sense of community here on campus. I have used to the paper as a way for page 8 everyone here at Loras to