Oct. 10, 2019, edition of The Lorian

Consent over culture October 10, 2019 — Vol. 98, Issue 3

A SNEAK PEAK OF WHAT’S INSIDE

by ROSE GOTTSCHALK executive copy editor

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

President Jim Collins sets the scene for Loras Homecoming.

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Last week, Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, was consent week here at Loras College. Organized by the Overcoming Violence and Empowering Positive Relationships (OVE+R), Duhawk alum of ’18, Abby McElroy, stopped by to speak on the issue. She works at the Riverview Center, a non-profit with free services for victims of sexual assault.

“We will help them with any resources we can,” McElroy spoke about her advocate role with the Riverview Center. “I make sure people are taking care of themselves and they’re okay until they can see a therapist.”

McElroy went into detail about her job and the other resources they provide. These include supportive counseling, talk therapy, prevention education, and visits to schools to discuss the statistics. As an advocate, she specializes in support, being there for the victim and making sure they are comfortable. She also sees through that the victim understands their role in what has happened to them. Advocates are also kept under confidentiality, and will never report anything that is told to them.

One in three women and one in six men will experience sexual assault. This includes “incest, rape, marital rape, drug facilitation, date acquaintance, child sexual assault, voyeurism (peeping tom), exhibitionism (flashing someone), sexual harassment, obscene phone calls, sexual exploitation, molestation/fondling.” Most of these are very heavy

topics, but people don’t consider some of these as acts of assault.

“Age, gender, anyone can experience it.

It’s just not as accepted for men.” It was specified that men are also victims, and Riverview is available for them as well. “[Rape] is the only crime in which the victim is blamed more than the perpetrator,” McElroy said. Social media do esn’t help with rape culture either, which is “a culture in which rape or other acts of sexual violence are common and in which attitudes, norms, practiced and media condone, normalize, excuse, or encourage sexualized violence.”

So what can you do? People can help by committing to change, being informed, and avoiding victim blaming. It’s important to be a support system, but only if you feel comfortable with it. It’s important to tell victims it isn’t their fault, and that they are believed.

In today’s culture, people are more likely to not believe the victim and treat them all the same.

For consent week, McElroy discussed that the only way to consent is with “yes.” It is an ongoing decision that people need to agree to every time. It also has to be made by someone with the freedom and ability to

make their decision. It can’t be pressured, and they need to feel safe to say no.

“The most important thing for college students to know is title nine in the Clery Act. There is confidentiality in what you choose to do. Also know that professors and staff are mandatory reporters of things like this. Students have the right to feel safe, and have the college look into it. Riverview will also come and work with you,” McElroy said as advice to students.

The Riverview Center is available for anyone who has been a victim of any kind of sexual assault, as well as anyone interested in volunteering with the center, as well as internships and the chance to be a certified victim counselor. Reach out to them if you need any help, or if you’re interested in the field.

Meetings for OVE+R will be every other Tuesday in the Kehl Room in the ACC from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. The next one will be Tuesday, Oct. 15. OVE+R is always looking for new people with new ideas, but also people interested in the field or in their goals.

Contact seniors Krystyna Kaminski and Jocelyn Holtrop if you have any questions.

REMEMBERING A GEM

The Loras College community mourns after losing Karen Walter

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photo by JON QUINN

Fire on Loras Blvd.

RETURNING RETREATS

On Tuesday, October 8, a fire broke out on the 500 block of Loras Blvd. The fire was located in the basement of the house, causing a cloud of smoke to drift over to Beckman and Binz residence halls, catching the attention of many students. According to officials, two people sustained potentially life-threatening injuries.

Get the lowdown on the annual Antioch retreat, spiritual and relaxing.

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Fighting the blaze

XC - MUD RUN

Read about the cross country teams facing the elements last Saturday

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A local firefighter exits the house after attempting to locate the fire in the basement.

According to local bystanders who witnessed the accident, individuals exited the house yelling. A few moments later the house was spewing smoke.

Despite the home being substantially damaged, the fire was contained within the first 15 minutes of the initial flames according to the press release.

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It’s Homecoming!

Read the debut of President Collins’s new column, President’s Corner.

by JIM COLLINS President of Loras College

Dear Students, Staff, Faculty, Parents, Alumni and Friends, Even as we transition to Fall-like weather, approach mid-term assignments, and work to remember names of classmates from days gone by, Homecoming marks one of my favorite times of year.

I love watching students interact with alumni. It is heartening to view new students, parents, staff and faculty partake in the festivities as they proudly embrace being part of the Loras community. I enjoy seeing alumni greet some of their favorite staff and faculty. It is fun to watch legacy families reunite at Loras, especially those who have sons and daughters currently enrolled. It warms my heart to greet so many of last year’s graduating class as they return for the first time as alumni. Perhaps the greatest purple and gold swelling, for me, relates to attending athletic contests,

musical performances, lectures, liturgies, and other festivities as our students display their exceptional talents.

By the end of the weekend, I am always exhausted, but more than anything else, I am grateful. I am grateful for and proud of the positive impact Loras College continues to make on the lives of so many individuals. I am grateful for the many faculty and staff who selflessly dedicated themselves in service to Loras students.

Our current faculty and staff does that very same thing today. I am proud of so many of our alumni who have gone on to live meaningful lives while representing the Loras mission on a daily basis. I am grateful to parents and guardians who have entrusted their children’s education to Loras. Of course, I am grateful to our students who inspire my generation and give great promise for the future.

My hop e and prayer for t his Homecoming weekend is that all of you will enjoy the inordinate number of activities planned for your enjoyment. I trust you will enjoy renewing friendships, meeting a few new ones, and soaking in the wonderful atmosphere that Loras uniquely

c re at e s within its community. It is worth reflecting on and b e i ng g r at e f u l for t h e many reasons why Forbes Magazine designated Loras as one of America’s 200 Most Loved Colleges and Universities.

Whether at one of our liturgies, during a private reflection, or as you reminisce with friends, I hope you will all join me in offering a prayer of gratitude for the gifts the Loras experience provided for so many of us, the opportunities it currently provides our students, and for the faithful vitality of Loras into the future. After all, I do not think there has been a time where the phrase, “America Needs Duhawks,” or our motto, “Pro Deo et Patria,” ring more true.

Have a great weekend. Make good decisions and demonstrate once again why Loras is a place for which we all can be proud.

Go Duhawks!

James E. Collins ‘84 President

Rebooted pro-life club takes its first steps

by DANIEL CHARLAND staff writer

Getting a campus organization started isn’t easy, and keeping one regularly maintained and active isn’t a walk in the park either. One such campus organization that’s been relatively obscure for the last couple years is being revitalized this semester, thanks to the passion of its new co-presidents. Junior Darby Callahan and freshman Josh Payan have recently teamed up to lead the pro-life organization Duhawks for Life into an age of activism and evangelism.

“It’s been around as far as a club since I came here three years ago, but it was never a big club. It never grew into much more than maybe five to ten people showing up at meetings,” Callahan explained the organization’s prior existence, “once we become more open and a more cohesive group, I think we can better understand the student body and where they stand on different prolife issues.”

Callahan sees his mission as growing the organization and fostering learning on how to talk about pro-life issues with other students on campus. The co-presidents have three established goals for their rebooted organization: grow membership, have events on campus to facilitate more activity and partnerships with other organizations like the Peace and Justice Group and Spiritual Life, and ensuring sustainability for the

future.

One of the first events was held on Monday, Sept. 30, with speaker Sarah Minnich from the national organization Students for Life giving a talk on pro-life apologetics. Being the nation’s largest pro-life organization, Students for Life has the goal of “abolishing abortion in our lifetime” and seeks to accomplish this by education and empowering pro-life students on campuses across the country.

Having visited over 1,200 campuses, they provide student organizations with resources and training to better equip them to be the most effective communicators possible.

“When you have an injustice that continues to be perpetrated on innocent people in the culture, the culture needs to be fixed. We always say that laws are downstream from culture, photo CONTRIBUTED but culture is downstream from From left is co-president of Duhawks for Life, Darby callahan, guest speaker, Sarah education. I think the future of Minich, and Josh Payan co-president of Duhawks for Life. our country is dependent on for visits like these to be civil and founded If you’re interested in joining Duhawks reaching young people and showing them on a basis of science and philosophy, as well for Life, email Darby.Callahan@loras.edu, what abortion really does,” Minnich stated as working to provide pregnant women with comment on any of the Duhawks for Life during her talk on why she was attracted to the resources they need so as to avoid the Instagram posts at Duhawks4life, or find Students for Life. She emphasized the need option of abortion. them on Facebook to sign up.

Program preview: Honors student prepare to present

by AUDREY MILLER staff writer

Last week, sophomores of the Loras College Honors Program received topics for the project they will be working on for the next three years during their time at Loras. The projects this year are very diverse and will certainly benefit the Dubuque community during their progression. This is an exciting time in the Honors Program, as these students begin to brainstorm ideas about their proj-

ects and form lofty—yet manageable—goals they wish to reach in the next few years. With interdisciplinary groups formed from students of all different majors, each member will have a different perspective to bring to their respective group. The honors program values interdisciplinary learning in all projects, and this year will be no exception. From kinesiology to business, elementary education to neuroscience, there are plenty of majors represented in this year’s

sophomore honors class!

There were six project topics announced this year: Indigenous Dubuque, News Literacy, Nutrition, Financial Literacy, Special Needs Population, and Family-Childhood experiences.

The first project, Indigenous Dubuque, will be mentored by history professor, Dr. John Eby. It focuses on the rich history of the early settlers of what would later become Dubuque, IA., as well as find a way to make the Dubuque

community and its visitors more aware of the indigenous populations who settled the land first.

“Historical placards in the Mines of Spain and public documents acknowledge the presence of indigenous people in the Dubuque area at the onset of Euro-American immigration and settlement,” explained mentor Dr. Eby, “however, these site markers say little about the people who lived here. continued on Page 3

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This group will investigate the indigenous past of Dubuque and explore how the city can tells its story in ways that are inclusive of indigenous perspective and experience.”

The group members for this topic include Bobbi Jo Bellmann, Patricia Droessler, Miranda Ulses, Isaac Uppena, and Luke Guttormson.

The second project, News Literacy, will be mentored by co-director of the Loras library, Professor Kristen Smith. This project will have some ties to “Fake News” and PR, but its main focus is addressing issues around news literacy.

“Awareness is growing about the need for news literacy skills for all ages,” said Professor Smith. “Information overload, social media technologies, and the conflicting values of speed versus accuracy exacerbate the problem. This project is about addressing problems around news literacy. Issues may include understanding why news matters, how to become a more discerning news consumer, bias versus editorial slant, the difference between news and opinion, ‘fake news,’ propaganda, rumors, and advertising being presented as real news. News literacy is often framed around developing critical thinking skills in order to judge reliability and credibility of information encountered in print, televi-

sion, and internet sources.”

Group members for this topic include Javon Connolly, Grace d’Antico, Noah Robins, and Nicholas Reiter.

The third project, Nutrition and Health, will be mentored by kinesiology professor, Dr. Elaina Beichler. This group’s focus is the education of college-aged students on how to incorporate good nutrition into their bodies, since the “college years” seem to have garnered a bad reputation for students eating unhealthily. (Freshman fifteen? Never heard of her!)

“This group is interested in educating college aged students on how to eat healthy, the benefits of eating healthy, and how to buy groceries, cook healthy for yourself, and meal prep, etcetera,” said group mentor Dr. Beichler. “I am always excited to work with honors groups because there is a diversity of background with each student—which really enriches my perspective of various topics—and allows us to approach a research topic with a wide breadth of understanding and perspective.”

The group members for this topic include John Boehle, McKenzie Eckert, Anna McInvile, Sarah Seele, Kyler Luepkes, and Stephen Ronefeldt.

The fourth project, Financial Literacy, will be mentored by finance professor, Brian Kahlback. The main goal of this project is to improve awareness and understanding of financial literacy for college students. Who wouldn’t want to better understand how to deal with student loans?

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Caring clothes: Loras students help Hempstead

by HARRIET SIEGRIST staff writer

Over the past few weeks, the Loras student, staff and faculty took part in a clothing drive for Hempstead High School. The school has a closet where students who don’t have access to clothes or hygiene products may go to find items that they need. Recently the closet hasn’t been used as often because the clothes inside have become outdated and needed revamping to fit the styles of today. Not wanting to see the closet become unused, junior Andrew Gainer and an assistant to the mentoring program at Hempstead decided to start a clothing drive to refill the closet.

With the help of his advisor, professor Michelle Bechen L.M.S.W, Gainer was able to reach out to the student and faculty body of Loras College. He asked for donations that will directly benefit the Hempstead community, especially students who most need help and access to clothing.

Students and faculty members at Loras College have already graciously begun to donate their gently used clothing within the past few weeks. In addition, Hempstead has received at least eight to ten bags filled with clothes for the

students. Gainer hopes to see that number grow in the near future and he is now in the process of reorganizing and refilling the closet so that it may be used again soon. Because the closet has become unorganized, he hopes his efforts to reorganize and refill it will give students better access, as well as a reliable resource for basic needs.

“I took part in this drive because I saw a need in the Hempstead community to address a growing issue of homeless or impoverished students whom don’t have access or can’t afford to buy suitable clothing for themselves.

I hope that the students who need clothing have another resource at their disposable to receive what they need,” Gainer shares.

“I’m grateful to see all the donations we have already received and I look forward to receiving more in the future,” he concludes.

The clothing donation drive is not over yet and if anyone in the Loras College Community is interested in donating, it is not too late to do. You may contact Andrew Gainer at Andrew.Gainer@ loras.edu or Michelle Bechen at Michelle.

Bechen@loras.edu to arrange a pick up time and date for your donations.

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sentation that we can present to local campuses to provide students with general information of finances of early adulthood,” said group member Madison Brewster. “In working with Professor Kallback, we will potentially make connections with companies in California and Iowa to effectively build this program.”

Members of this topic include Brewster, Matt Connolly, Zeke Smith, and Emma Snyder.

The fifth project, focusing on the Special Needs Population, will be mentored by the head of the Lynch Learning Center, Dr. Lynn Gallagher. Their project involves working specifically with the special needs population in Dubuque, and creating an event that promotes socialization among the school-age members of this population “We are currently thinking about several different options and are planning on working with other honors groups that are also working with the special needs population and other organizations on and off campus,” said honors program student Brianna Renner about their project. “I choose this project because of my little cousin who has Downs Syndrome. He is always a happy bundle of energy and I want to make other people like him just as happy, because everyone deserves to smile.”

The group is composed of Henry Martens, Clare Mendez, Nicole Platt, Paolo Zavala, and Renner.

The sixth project, Family-Childhood Experiences, will be mentored by professor of sports management, Dr. Matt Garrett. This group’s plan is to interview community partners to better understand how childhood experiences have an effect on the Dubuque community. Depending on what the outcome of their research is, the group will begin a project that betters the experience of the youth in Dubuque.

“We chose this topic because we are all interested in how family experiences have an effect on childhood development,” explained Noelle Ghrer, a member of this group.

This group is composed of Ghrer, Brianna Arreguin, Rebecca Nonnenmann, Clare Brunn, and Kaylee Osterberger.

Homecoming Events

FRIDAY

P.m. Cross County Meet

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P.m. Pub Socials (Pub)

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P.m. Jim Wand (St. Joseph Theatre)

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P.m. DuBrew (Field House)

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A.m. Various Sport Reunions (AWC/Graber)

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A.m. English Breakfast (MARC)

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A.m. Memorial (Grotto)

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A.m.-1:30 p.m. Class Photos (AWC Parking Lot)

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P.m. Chili Feed (Science/Hennessey Hall)

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P.m. Tailgate/Football Game (AWC Parking Lot)

P.m. Distinguished Alumni Mass (Christ the King)

P.m. Womens Soccer Game (Rock Bowl)

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P.m. All Alumni Dinner (ACC)

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P.m. Mens Soccer Game (Rock Bowl)

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P.m. Silent Disco (ARC 3rd Floor)

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A.m. Choir and Mass (Christ the King Chapel)

A.m. 1969 Classroom (Keane 3rd Floor)

A.m. Hockey Game (Mystique Ice Center)

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What the Catholic Church gets wrong How the Catholic Doctrine falls short in its biblical connotations

by HAYDEN FRANK staff writer

I’m a devote Christian and I came to a life of righteousness and truth through the Catholic Church. However, while I sincerely respect the Catholic religion, I believe the Catholic Church is wrong on three matters: original sin, Mary and the Saints, and man’s ability to achieve righteousness. Because of the lengthiness of these various topics, I will only be focusing on original sin in this first article.

Before I get into my argument I’d like to preface that the truly devote Catholics I’ve met—and am friends with—are some of the most faith-filled, understanding, kind, and genuinely loving people. Furthermore, I’d argue that the Church has many valuable and meaningful core beliefs that it holds onto that some of its Protestant counterparts don’t. Some Protestants would argue that to follow Catholicism is an eternally damnable offense, yet, I’d argue against that.

It is my belief that those who follow,

Part one: Original sin

practice, and truly believe in Catholic across” or “to miss the mark.” Essentially, teachings will be led to a meaningful faith sin is to act against or fall short of God’s in the Lord our God. However, the Church law. Though, this brings up an important does hold some significant beliefs that question: is sin a choice? Yes, sin is always aren’t biblical. a choice. For one to The Catholic act in disobedience The Catholic Church Church’s stance on to God’s law they teaches that all men bear original sin is the first must choose to do so. matter I will critique.

The God of the Bible sin-even an infant- yet, The Catechism is always just, for an infant has made no defines original sin instance, Job 34:12 choices, especially moral as: “Man, tempted states “Surely, God ones. How then, is there by the devil, let his will not act wickedly, any justice in claiming trust in his Creator And the Almighty that an infant, having die in his heart and, will not pervert abusing his freedom, justice.” not yet developed moral disobeyed God’s The Catholic capacities, be guilty of command.”

Church teaches that something they never did? all men bear’ sin– The Catechism goes further on to even an infant–yet, explain “All men an infant has made are implicated in Adam’s sin, as St. Paul no choices, especially moral ones. How affirms: “By one man’s disobedience many then, is there any justice in claiming that (that is, all men) were made sinners”: “sin an infant, having not yet developed moral came into the world through one man and capacities, be guilty of something they death through sin, and so death spread to never did? all men because all men sinned.”

There isn’t any justice, and the Catholic First, it’s best to come to an Church doesn’t exactly teach that, they understanding of exactly what sin is. The believe that original sin is different from original Hebrew and Greek translations personal sin. According to usacatholic. give two definitions for sin: “to step org, the Catholic Church’s understanding

of original sin is: “human beings in subsequent generations imitated their first ancestors’ misbehavior.”

Yet, when working with this kind of theology, problems arise–for example, Jesus. Jesus never sinned, and his mother, Mary, was fully human and born of man.

So, the Catholic Church is forced to make up a subsequent teaching that supports an already faulty position. Ergo, the creation of immaculate conception, which, essentially, is the idea that God acted on Mary during her conception so that she would not be born with original sin.

Nowhere in the Bible does it directly state this. Now, Mary is regarded as most blessed among women, full of grace, and even spotless, yet, the Bible never states that she was born through immaculate conception. I’d argue that Mary lived a very holy life, and could have been sinless, yet, for the Catholic Church this doesn’t work, as the Church seems to function from the perspective that it is impossible for someone to live without sin.

Believing in original sin is not a damnable offensive, however, original sin does not align with the Bible. As Christians, we need to revert to the Bible and its teachings for the bases of our beliefs.

Hong Kong protests:

How China mocks human rights

How the Communist Government of China suppresses the rights of Hong Kong people.

by CONOR KELLY staff writer

Recently, Hong Kong occupied the limelight in international news with depictions of mass protests, violence, and various wrongdoings committed by the Chinese government and protesters.

This reporting, while important, fails to note the severity of the situation and the oppression that the people of Hong Kong face at the hands of the Chinese government and the Communist Party that heads it up. Hong Kong was initially a small bit of territory that was largely unpopulated and belonged to China until 1860, at which point it was ceded to the British government after the Opium Wars.

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the British held unchallenged control over the region until 1898, when they agreed to a lease on the territory for 99 years with the land being promised to the Chinese government when 1997 rolled around.

Eventually, the territory was turned over to the Chinese per the agreement, but there was an additional stipulation from the

British. According to Vox, China allowed Hong Kong to remain independent and have a democracy for fifty years (until 2047), thus making it a part of China but also politically distinct from the mainland.

This agreement is called the Sino-British Joint Declaration (SBJD), and it is the basis of China’s claim to Hong Kong.

However, China never really fulfilled its end of the bargain. Despite what China claimed to agree to, the parliament of Hong Kong not only is anti-democratic, but its executive office as well, according to Vox. The people of Hong Kong did not choose the chief executive, Carrie Lam; a small committee of pro-China officials chose her. The legislative council, the parliamentary body of Hong Kong, has seventy seats. In a decent and honest democracy, the people in each respective district of the society would vote upon who sits in these seats, but in the faux democracy that is Hong Kong’s legislature, this is not the case. The people of Hong Kong don’t vote for all of these seats; thirty of the seats are reserved for various business industries connected to China, as reported by Vox. In every election that Hong Kong has had, the pro-democracy parties have won majority support from the people of Hong Kong, but they are a minority in the legislative council. Simply put, the agreement that led to China

owning Hong Kong in the first place has demonstration that was met with violence not been followed. China was supposed from their government. Similarly, a group to wait until 2047 to begin integrating of bookstore owners were kidnapped from Hong Kong’s political system into China, the island for producing literary works but in 2014, the Guardian reported that about scandalous behavior perpetrated by the Government in Beijing vetted the Chinese officials. It should be no surprise pro-democracy candidates in that year’s that people took to the streets, taking election, resulting action against the in protests. China’s government that entire claim to Hong was not even theirs In every election that Kong is based on the to begin with. What Hong Kong has had, the democracy that was is surprising is how pro-democracy parties supposed to exist little people seem have won a majority of there, but there has to care. Carrie Lam, the support from the the been nothing of the the appointed Chief sort granted to the Executive in Hong people of Hong Kong, people of Hong Kong.

Kong, called upon but they are a minority in If anything, China’s emergency powers to the legislative council. claim under the SBJD ban masks in public, ought to be null and according to the void, nonexistent.

Wall Street Journal, Which brings me to the current events: ensuring that the police that serves the the protests in Hong Kong. The New York pro-communist agenda will swarm Times reports that the protests began demonstrators and beat them down as they in June of this year over an extradition already have. bill that would allow criminals fleeing In one instance, the Hong Kong Free to Hong Kong to be returned to Taiwan, Press reported that an officer knelt on a but also mainland China. On the surface, protester’s head whilst hitting him with a this seems unremarkable and perhaps baton. In another instance, it was alleged reasonable, but when dealing with the that police officers shot pepper spray into Chinese government, nothing is so simple. a crowded group of protesters, rupturing China routinely allows its people little one individual’s eye, according to the Hong to no freedoms, suppressing speech and Kong Free Press. The Chinese currently activism, and treating such activities as have over 12,000 troops stationed in Hong criminal. So, if someone in Hong Kong, Kong, a force that answers directly to Xi a territory technically in China, decides Jinping, the president of China, as Reuter’s to criticize China, they may be sent to the reports. Everyone should condemn this mainland to face a much harsher criminal enduring violence and brutality, and justice system there. the world should not idly watch while Indeed, Hong Kong has already begun Democracy perishes before our very eyes. to see this political repression. The If we are serious about opposing tyranny, Atlantic reports that three organizers then maybe we should start with our who started the aforementioned 2014 number one business partner, China. protests were put on trial for a non-violent

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Lowering the minimum voting age: An alternative perspective

How lowering the voting age does little to improve the American electorate

by HAYDEN FRANK Staff Writer

UNITED STATES—In recent years, there has been a slow-growing movement among Americans pushing to lower the minimum voting age from 18 to 16. Championed by the likes of congresswomen Nancy Pelosi and Ayanna Pressley, this push to reduce the current voting age comes at a time when America’s political atmosphere could not be more frenzied and polarized. Given this sometimes hostile political polarity, perhaps it’s unsurprising that more and more voters are withdrawing themselves from actively participating in politics.

According to the U.S. Elections Project, roughly 43% of eligible voters—about onehundred million Americans—didn’t vote in the 2016 election. To politicians like Pelosi and Pressley, lowering the voting age to include 16 and 17-year-olds counteracts voter ambivalence by broadening the number of possible voters and offering a new and younger voting demographic a political voice. In a public comment made to “The New York Times,” which endorsed lowering the minimum voting age, Pelosi stated: “because when kids are in school, they’re so interested, they’re so engaged,” arguing that 16 and 17-year-olds are ready and waiting to meaningfully engage in politics.

However, I do believe that there are

definitely 16 and 17-year-old Americans taxes. Taxes are taxes; it doesn’t matter who are passionate, educated, and eager how old you are, if you make an income to “engage” in politics, I hesitate to think that exceeds given thresholds, you have that these same passionate, educated, and to file taxes. Babies whose parents have eager youth are the majority of American financial investments placed in their teenagers. In my opinion, politically savvy names, legally, have to have their taxes youth are the minority and, last I checked, filed. It isn’t a matter of age, only income. legislation typically reflects the desires Thus, just because someone is 16 and can of the American majority. Furthermore, pay taxes, that doesn’t mean that they’re considering that less than half (46.1%) somehow now magically fit to vote. In the of voters aged 18 to 29—the youngest end, it isn’t a matter of age per se, but a category of voters—voted in the 2016 matter of mental maturity, and statistically election, I doubt lowering the voting age to speaking, 18-year-olds are closer to include TikTok-obsessed newly-licensed that mental maturity than 16-year-olds. drivers would boost polling attendance 18-year-olds are also much more invested very much, according to census.gov. in the real world than their younger Those who defend reducing the voting counterparts. 18-year-olds are dealing age reiterate similar with life, with car loans, rhetoric, asserting that student loans, jobs, rent, I doubt lowering since 16 is the legal etc. Most 16-year-olds are the voting age to age at which America’s still under their parents’ youth embrace adult insurance protection, still include TikTokresponsibilities like drive family cars, still live obsessed nearlydriving and paying taxes, with their parents, and lisenced drivers they should have a say in are still fully financially would boost politics. As FairVote, the dependent. polling attendance leading organization for Ultimately, our political lowering the minimum system is flawed in very much. voting age states on their much deeper ways than website: “turning 16 has what manifests in the special significance in age at which we allow our culture. At age 16, citizens can drive, individuals to vote. The fact many of pay taxes, and for the first time work those already equipped with voting power without any restriction on hours.” While decline to use that power implies an issue the organization is right about the gained that is much greater and more complex. abilities of driving a car and working If so many of the younger eligible voters without hourly restrictions, they are, don’t vote, what evidence is there to either intentionally or unintentionally, suggest that those following their example misleading people by implying that 16 is will? the age at which Americans begin paying

The Putin interviews reviewed

by TYLER FAHEY by staff writer

Documentary film director, producer, and author, Oliver Stone, completed a documentary series concerning his interviews with Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Many people in the West know President Putin as a thug, tyrant, Czar, and dictator. Despite this, Stone interviewed Putin and asks fair questions so as to paint a non-biased picture for the American audience. News has spread that Putin hacked the 2016 American presidential election between current President, Donald Trump, and former Secretary of State and former First Lady, Hillary Clinton.

Stone’s well-scripted view of Putin, as a result of there being no limitations to questions, addresses who Vladimir Putin actually is. The interviews reveal that he has improved the Russian military and the Russian economy, despite sanctions.

His popularity also heavily stems from his aiding farmers in rural Moscow after the

fall of the Soviet Union. population shrinkage. However, staggering President Putin also is known for birth rates may not be the only factor his unconventional ways of conducting playing into the issue; looser immigration himself in public, like playing ice hockey, laws may be needed as well. wrestling with Judo practitioners, hunting Although a negative connotation on horseback, and surrounds Putin, he is meeting wild Panthers an influential leader to and Leopards in his people and is one Although a negative Siberia. But his of the most powerful connotation surrounds display of masculinity men on the planet.

Putin, he is an and strength is For over 15 years, his influential leader to combated by the leadership in Russia controversy regarding has caused controversy his people and is one his persecution and around the globe, but of the most powerful banning of LGBTQ he is still very popular men on the planet. citizens in Russia. among most Russian A candid and citizens. Stone’s works difficult conversation to reconstruct the involving the mistreatment of Russian image of Putin to portray him as a good LGBTQ citizens took place in a recent man. After all, he won over 60% of the vote interview with former British Prime in the recent Russian elections.

Minister, David Cameron. Putin claimed “The Putin Interviews” are available on the ban’s purpose is to encourage more ShowTime and highly recommended by people to have children because the recent critics. advance in the global economy is causing a

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Editorial Out with the bad and in with the good The world is full of people who get stuck in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and as a result, they suffer from stress, both minor and severe. In addition to that, our world can sometimes be viewed in a negative light and the good can be overlooked.

There are many things in life that can stress us out and cause turmoil in our everyday lives. Stress can affect our focus, quality of work, impulsiveness, relationships, selfcare, sleep, mental stability, and appetite. The list could go on, and still does since stressors in our lives have such a huge impact. If you recognize the stress as something you can fix, it may just need to be eliminated. Sometimes you have to cut out the bad to heal.

For a lot of us, school and work are some of the biggest sources of stress. It is important for us to remember that, first, the worst that can happen is failure and, second, that life will go on. It will be okay. Just because one thing goes wrong, it doesn’t mean that everything is. It’s also important to keep in mind that you don’t have to be okay right away; sometimes you just have to be stressed so that you appreciate mental serenity when it comes back.

One of the most important aids that help overcome challenges like this is controlled self-care. This means taking time out of your day just for you, not homework, not meetings, not anything. Having a certain amount of time to take care of yourself, recharge, and maybe take a nap. The time we have has an expiration date, it’s up to us how we spend it. Don’t let stress or anxiety define what you can do as a person.

Apart from personal stress or anxiety, there is also a lot of things in the world that can cause us anxiety. There is a lot of violence, destruction and hate around the globe, and it can be hard to see the positives through that. We must try to not let the negative weight of the world drag us down.

No matter what the source of stress is in our lives, it can have a pretty significant impact. During these times it is important to remember that this feeling won’t last forever and that there is good in our world. In most cases, it is a bad day or a bad moment, not a bad life. Just remember you are important. Your life does matter.

Stress and anxiety does not define you. The world is full of good and bad, but it’s important to focus on the good and what can come out of it.

— The Lorian staff

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by CELIA BALDERSTON staff writer

1. When was Loras College founded?

2. What is our mascot?

3. What Loras building used to have a bowling alley?

4. What is the highest point on campus?

5. What percentage of Loras College students are athletes?

6. What Guinness World Record does Loras College hold?

7. Why doesn’t Loras College’s cafeteria have trays anymore?

8. Which three people are buried in Christ the King Chapel and Keane?

9. Where was the old library located?

10. What does LEAF stand for?

11. How many years has dance marathon been on campus?

12. How many sports are there on campus?

13. What does CAB stand for?

14. College Activities Board 15. What is the new name for the IPO? 16. What animal was allegedly taken up to the 5th floor of Keane?

by KELSEY LANSING executive editor

This is by far one of my favorite recipes! It’s super easy and is good to spice things up. This recipe, for the most part, is customizable and you can kind of use whatever you want and adjust it to your preference. For me, I think this goes really good with homemade garlic bread (Toast, butter, garlic powder). This specific recipe is for 8 servings, but it depends on how big you consider a serving to be!

So, for those nights when you want to try something new and need to add a little zest to your life, this is the perfect option. Enjoy!

Ingredients • • • • • • • •

3 cups small shell pasta 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup onions (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1/4 cup taco seasoning 2 cups water 1 cup tomato sauce 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

Instructions

• Place a large frying pan on medium-heat • Add ground beef and stir until no longer pink. Drain fat from the pan.

• Add onions and optional garlic to the beef. Fry for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.

• Stir in the tomato sauce, taco seasoning, water and pasta.

• Loosely cover the pan, reduce heat to medium.

• Cook for 5-10 minutes until the pasta is done, stirring occasionally.

• Remove from heat and stir in cheese and optional cilantro.

Notes

To make your own taco seasoning, combine these ingredients in a small bowl: • 2 tbsp chili powder • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp onion powder • 1/2 tsp cayenne • 1/2 tsp oregano • 1/2 tsp paprika • 2 tsp ground cumin • 2 tsp salt

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He attended it like clockwork, every week he went to the brightly lit banquet, and took it for granted.

by JOSH VOGT staff writer

W h o s e r a b b i t i s t h a t ? I t h i n k I k n o w.

Its owner is quite happy though.

Fu l l o f j o y l i k e a v i v i d r a i n b o w, I watch him laugh. I cry hello.

He gives his rabbit a shake, And laughs until her belly aches.

T h e o n l y o t h e r s o u n d ’s t h e b r e a k ,

Cheesy Taco Pasta

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Creative Corner

Of distant waves and birds awake.

How well do you know LORAS COLLEGE?

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M A N X E S S O B C K M M A A B A N A X P P R A D I M M

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T h e r a b b i t i s f a i r, b l u e a n d d e e p , But he has promises to keep, After cake and lots of sleep.

Sweet dreams come to him cheap.

He rises from his gentle bed, With thoughts of kittens in his head, He eats his jam with lots of bread.

Ready for the day ahead.

Time passed, and the streets from his home to the hall grew muddy, requiring great care to cross without soiling.

Time passed, and he grew careless, not watching where he stepped and enjoying the squishy mud, but ensuring cleanliness before the feast.

Time passed, and one day, he could not clean in time. He could not come in.

In the dark night he sat, outside the banquet prone to cut-purses and cutthroats in the mud.

From the outside looking in, he saw the light and realized for the first time how beautiful it was contrasted from darkness. What he had not given thought to, he wanted.

Time passed, and he learned to watch his step and keep his wedding garment clean, knowing its value at last.

Short Story: Two Worlds

by SARWAN MOGHAMIS staff writer

Wyoming, 1893. The sun sets. Samson Hole, the most fearless cowboy, charges through town in his stolen horse carriage.

Phillip Asch, a bartender, watches with amusement from the window of the bar.

After his mother died, his father dropped him in an orphanage to join the cowboy lifestyle. Phillip is a Jew and chooses to keep that part of him hidden from the world, due to fear of rejection by society.

Meanwhile, hidden in the high mountains, is the home of an Indian Tribe. The Grandmother of Wisdom, a spiritual figure, watches over the tribe.

Chief Thali leads this tribe, spreading compassion and wisdom to all his people.

Years ago, his wife was murdered by a cowboy, leaving him to raise their three children. Thali’s oldest child, his son Terk, leads the warriors. His youngest child, his daughter Kira, has always been fascinated with the cowboy lifestyle. Finally, there’s Tara, the oldest daughter and middle child.

Tara is the future leader of the tribe and is promised to marry a warrior from another tribe known as the Axis, to increase their tribal strength. Her future husband’s name is Madoke. Madoke is

a dark minded man who always believes that war is the answer. Tara was never attracted to him. Her thirst for adventure

Sheriff Edward Wilson spots Tara and chases after her, enforcing the law against Indians on White territory. Tara runs in

forces her to sneak out and blend within the White townsmen.

Phillip walks into Tara as he heads back home. The two knock each other down.

Phillip instantly gets up and helps Tara up. He humbly apologizes, begging for forgiveness. Tara, with slight attraction, accepts his apology. The two take a walk together, slowly sharing a romantic connection.

Before they could go any further,

fear. Phillip runs after her. Sheriff Wilson, riding his black stallion, chases after them. Phillip grabs Tara and jumps into the running river.

Phillip and Tara are dragged by the water. Their bodies are slammed against a cage. The two climb above the cage. They watch as Dakota Reed and his roundup gang ride off. Tara, in fear, notices four pairs of legs swarming around in the cage, under the water. Phillip and Tara work

together in lifting the cage from the water.

They release the four bodies, revealing them to be Samson and his roundup gang.

Phillip and Tara run off after releasing them. Tara knows that she must return to her tribe, but after being with Phillip… she wants to be with him. The feeling is neutral as Phillip kisses her cheek.

Tara wonders why Phillip would be in love with an Indian. Phillip responds by explaining how the world rejects people like him and her. He explains that they need to stick together in order to live upon this twisted world. This only made Tara fall deeply in love with Phillip.

They come from two very different worlds, a world where Indians and White men despise one another. If the two can find love, they could change the entire reality of their lifestyle. Unfortunately, reality cannot be changed. Reality is an unfixable line that only moves straight and not sideways. If one cuts that line, reality will crumble. Is that the answer?

Should they cut the line?

Instead, they accept reality and run off together, starting a new life far from the lives they once lived.

... THE END

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(1) 1839. (2) Dewey the Duhawk. (3) The Field House. (4) The top of Keane Hall.

(5) 70%. (6) The most books no checkers. (7) We do not have trays for food anymore because students used to steal them and sled on them. (8) Aloysius Schmitt and Mr. and Mrs. Wahlert. (9) Wahlert Hall. (10) Loras Environmental Action Forum. (11) 15 years. (12) 22. (13) College Activities Board. (14) The Center for Inclusion and Advocacy. (15) A cow.

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Internships: Stepping stones for the future

by MADDIE SMITH staff writer

I know this isn’t your first time hearing this, but yes, you should absolutely take part in an internship before graduation.

You might be hesitant because you don’t want to give up your summer, don’t want to work unpaid, or are worried you’ll get stuck with menial, stereotypical intern tasks. However, there are ways to work around these engagements that will undoubtedly benefit you in the long run. Looking back at my own internship experience, I can say that such opportunities are essential for your future as both a student and employee with providence of a solid foundation for your career. Here are just some of the reasons why you should consider completing an internship.

Real-World Experience

Through internships, you have the

opportunity to apply what you have learned in the classroom to real-world situations. Internships further develop your knowledge and skills as they expose you to situations that cannot necessarily be taught in the classroom. These unique opportunities provide insight into the career you are pursuing, which can help determine if it is the right path for you. The various experiences allow you to figure out what you do and don’t prefer about your field, and thus, identifying what specific positions work best for you.

Networking

Within an internship, everyone you work with becomes a potential contact that can influence your future.

Internships expose you to different events, meetings, and situations that give you the opportunity to meet professionals within your field that can help you in the future. Completing an internship allows you to broaden your connections

through positive relationships with your advisors and coworkers. This extensive connection to the working world can lead to job openings, strong references, career resources, and more.

Post-Graduation Opportunities If you complete an internship before graduation rolls around, you’ll be happy to know that employers are much more likely to hire you. Even more so, student internships often turn into full-time jobs in the future because the businesses are already familiar with your work ethic and individual skills. Completing an internship provides a higher chance of landing a job after graduation, which just means you can start paying back all your wonderful loans!

Money and/or College Credit

Another benefit of internships is that you can get paid, earn college credit, or both. Of course, we all want to be paid

for our work, which is very possible when looking for internships. However, sometimes people are reluctant to apply for opportunities that are not paid, but I recommend considering them as you’ll more than likely be able to earn college credit and still acquire great learning experiences.

Resume

Having a strong resume is important when searching for job opportunities, but how can you build a solid resume without any related experience? Oh yeah, you can’t.

Experience is necessary for most if not all positions and that’s where internships come in handy. They provide valuable learning opportunities and force you to apply your classroom knowledge to realworld situations. Internships are a great way to enhance your resume because they immerse you in your desired field and help develop your career-related knowledge.

In memory of

Karen Walter Campus Dining Staff,

Loras College

On the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Loras community received heartbreaking news. Karen had a large presence on campus and she will be missed by everyone. As a member of campus dining, she held a much larger role in the Loras community as someone students could reach out and talk to. She had such a profound effect on students, staff and faculty alike. For those of you who didn’t know Karen she had the best smile, the hottest gossip, and a great sense of humor. The Loras community extends condolences go out to her family during this difficult time.

Look in The Lorian’s Oct. 17 issue for more information regarding the service and a full memorial.

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Eating right all day and night Antioch

by CELIA BALDERSTON staff writer

Welcome to college! Here you will have some of the best and hardest years of your life, so far. Leaving a place where you have been sheltered your entire life is huge; it disrupts your system both mentally and physically. Your first semester of college is full of changes, stress, and excitement.

With new sleep schedules, tasks, and environments, your body has to work overtime to adjust to new surroundings.

Among balancing homework, new relationships, and much more, you need to make sure you are focusing on self-care.

What is self-care, you ask? Everyone from doctors to your best friend will bring it up.

“Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health” according to M.A. Raphailia Michael.

While taking care of mental health has many elements, maintaining good physical health is a bit simpler. The two major components that determine having good physical health are diet and exercise. It can be difficult with such limited time to buy or make healthy foods, or even to take time out of the day to work out. If you find yourself falling prey to long-hours between meals, fast food runs in the early morning

hours or quick runs to the cafeteria, keep reading!

“A balanced diet is one that gives your body the nutrients it needs to function correctly,” says journalist Brian Krans about a healthy well balanced diet. He continues by noting that “[getting] the proper nutrition from your diet, you should consume the majority of your daily calories in fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, [and] lean proteins.”

Looking at the list of healthy foods given, the task of eating well can seem daunting. As someone who has tried various “diets”, I assure you the change that you want is not easy, but it is beneficial.

Having a balanced diet provides your organs and tissues with the necessary nutrition in order to function properly, according to the article “Balanced Diet”.

The article states that without proper nutrition, the immune system grows weaker, making way for infection and fatigue. Eating healthy lowers the risk for heart disease and diabetes, both of which are of high account in the United States.

It’s important to keep in mind that a well-balanced diet is different for everyone.

Depending on your willingness and budget, increasing produce and cutting more fatty foods out of your diet is a major step.

If you are interested in trying to pursue a healthier diet, and a healthier lifestyle, try shopping at local stores such as Fareway or Natural Grocers, or others such as ALDI or Hyvee. In other words, stores that offer a lot of produce, meat, grain, and dairy with a variety of different qualities and prices.

Explore and discover personal relationships with God during a weekend retreat

by MAX BLIESE staff writer

October brings a lot of wonderful things like Halloween, golden leaves on the sidewalk, but most importantly, an Antioch retreat. The purpose of this article is to grab the attention of anyone who might be interested in a weekend-long retreat filled with opportunities to get away and grow in community, grow in yourself, and grow in your faith.

The weekend consists of personal reflections by speakers, being part of a small group of other retreaters, games and activities, and also prayer activities with mass.

It’s important to clarify that you do not need to be Catholic to go on this retreat.

You will not be forced to go to mass every Sunday or pray before meals. Take it from me, I went on Antioch retreat spring semester of my first year, I’m now a senior. I did not call myself a Catholic at that time; I remember filling out my sign-up sheet with the term, “distant Catholic.”

The impact of Papal Nuncios globally

Various countries have reacted differently to Nuncios influence

Burundi government and the rebellious Hufu group. Archbishop Courtney had been told he was likely to get an appointment as Apostolic Nuncio to Cuba after he had established a warmer

by TYLER FAHEY relationship between staff writer Fidel Castro and Recently, the Secretary of State for the Holy See. Sadly, Relations of the Vatican City State, the Archbishop Courtney Holy See, Paul Gallagher sat down with an was returning from a Economist to discuss how he shapes the funeral service when a Pope’s and the Holy See’s global foreign gunman fired at his car policy. Papal Ambassadors in the Catholic and he was hit several Hierarchy, also known as Apostolic times in the head. It has Nuncios, represent the Holy See in over been reported that over 183 countries worldwide.

1,300 people attended On the continent of Africa, Apostolic his funeral celebration, Nuncios have been instrumental in including various senior stopping military and political conflict members of the Church in countries such as Sudan, Rwanda, and and members of the Irish government.

Burundi. However, Serving in countries it’s been known to the that are not as structured Pope and the leaders Apostolic Nuncios and where the order is not in the Church that it have been present or order falters is a very dangerous instrumental in may result in dangerous job. Several Apostolic stopping military situations with diplomats Nuncios have been and political conflict of nations resented by assassinated for in countries such their citizens. For example, negotiating peace talks as Sudan, Rwanda, Ambassador Stevens between governments and Burundi. served as the American and rebel groups. One, Ambassador to Lybia in particular, happened around when rebel groups in 2003. attacked the American Embassy. Africa is His name was Michael Courtney, an a developing continent, meaning they have Irish Prelate in the Catholic Church. He a lot of room to grow economically and was working on peace talks between the socially, unlike the west and some eastern

nations that are developed. This also means that even though law and order are present, it’s conceivable that your life would be at risk, especially when you have governments that don’t govern every space in that country.

Recently, in December of 2018, the Pope and the Vatican announced that Vietnam will become the one-hundred and eighty-fourth nation to set up diplomatic relations.

“We are committed to set up a mission in Hanoi,” claimed the Holy See press office.

The Holy See also has a permanent spot at the United Nations. In 2018a representative of the Holy See, Archbishop Bernadito Auza, stood on the floor 100 times and spoke 85 times. Secretary of State for Relations, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, spoke 10 times, and Secretary of State for the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, spoke four times, leading its delegation at the Global Compact Talks in December.

The current Apostolic Nuncio to the United States is Christophe Pierre.

The Holy See Nunciature is located in Washington DC.

My experience of God and faith has lots of bumps in the road; I signed up for the retreat because a senior at that time told me the retreat is a place where I can ask any questions, communicate concerns and complaints with other students, and witness some experiences with God and with a faith community.

While Antioch isn’t a “be all end all” to the faith journey, it was a great step forward into the lifelong journey made possible by the people I met and the things I experienced there. I truly did not start to call Loras ‘home’ until after my Antioch retreat. I made so many friends—some that I call family now. I invite you to go on this retreat to grow in your faith.

While we do want students from all walks of the faith spectrum to sign up, we ask that you do so with an open-mind and positive attitude. Antioch sign-up sheets are yellow pamphlets that can be found by the mailboxes and outside the Spiritual Life Offices (ACC 460, next to the health center).

The retreat begins the night of Friday, Nov. 8, and goes into Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10. Reach out, ask some people about what to expect, ask about concerns you have, and ask for more information.

Reach out to the directors of the retreat, seniors Erin Cain and Sarah Mockler, or coordinator of faith development Debbie Gross. Feel free to email me or stop me if you see me. You can always find people to ask at the Spiritual Life Offices, just walk in and say hi.

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Freshman forward Abby Eriksen dribbles the ball past her defenders during a nonconference matchup at Platteville, WI. The team will play Buena Vista University on Saturday in the Rock Bowl at 5pm.

Women looks to be settling towards the top of the conference

by JON QUINN sports editor

PELLA, IA. – The Loras College women’s soccer team continues to rebuild their winning streak after a 3-1 victory over American Rivers Conference opponent, the Central College Dutch. This would be the third win after losing to No. 5 Wheaton College in mid-September. Prior to the three consecutive losses earlier in the season, women’s soccer constructed a five-game winning streak. It looks like they will rebuild and expand that winning streak into the American Rivers Conference match-ups.

The next five match-ups will

be conference match-ups. The safest bet for the women’s soccer team to receive the No. 1 seed in conference is by winning all of the upcoming games — starting with their next match-up on Saturday.

By the time of this publication, the team was 2-0 in the conference.

At Pella, IA., three different Loras athletes each scored a goal while also holding the Dutch to one goal. Both teams had strong star ts while the momentum swung back and forth. However, Loras broke through in the 23 minute with a header, led by junior forward Brynn Jacobi, putting the Duhawks on the board first, 1-0.

Jacobi’s sixth goal of the season was assisted by senior defender

Taylor Trovato.

The Dutch attempted to respond with a counter but the Loras defense was able to slow their momentum. Ultimately, the Central Dutch wouldn’t go silently after leveling the score, 1-1, in the 44t minute. Central’s Katie Wang earned her first goal of the season against senior goal keeper Kaylee Coble. Coble did have one save on the night, adding to her total of 29 saves on the season, with nine of them coming off the Wheaton College match-up.

The start of the second half was similar to the start of the first half, including the Duhawks finding the net first — this time, by sophomore forward Ryleigh O’Brien, scoring

her sixth goal of the season as well.

O’Brien was assisted by first-year midfielder Olivia Lansing after delivering a well-placed pass. This put the Duhawks up, 2-1, in the 58 minute.

The Central Dutch once more tried to counter, but the defense stumped them again. The stop built some momentum for the Duhawk offense to battle back and score an insurance goal in the 65 minute. This goal was scored by sophomore defender Braylin Mensik after a give-and-go from first-year midfielder Payton McDonnell.

The goal would give Mensik her third goal of the season and put Loras up, 3-1. The defense on

Slump costs conference loss Men’s soccer losses 3-2 to Central to start conference play

By JON QUINN sports editor

PE L L A , IA . - T he L or as College men’s soccer team went head-to-head with Central C o l l e g e on S atu rd ay, O c t . 5 .

Unfortunately, the team suffered an American Rivers Conference loss after ending the game 3-2.

The match before, against St. Norbert College, also resulted in a loss of 2-0. Prior to that, the team was on a hot winning streak with the exception of No. 6 University of Chicago.

The Central loss is the team’s first in conference, making their conference record 1-1, with the win coming over C oe C ollege last week. Looking for ward, the team will have to get out of the slump quick, considering the next five games are all conference match-ups.

Even at the beginning of the Central game, things

we re l o ok i ng g r i m . T h e m e n were delayed due to rain, but eventually the game went on at the Kuyper Athletics Complex.

B oth teams battled but L oras clawed their way to the board f irst, scoring a goal in the 12 minute by junior defender T i e r n a n Ta l b o t . Ta l b o t w a s assisted by junior forward Tigrio Huerta to bump the Duhawks to a 1-0 lead over the Dutch.

In taking the first goal, Loras resembled poking a bear with a s t i c k . C e nt r a l s u c c e s s f u l l y countered in the 14 minute led by their own Nathan C as as . C as as w as ass iste d by Taylor Petkovich and sparked something in the Dutch offense that would ultimately prevail.

Central kept some of the pressure on Loras for the next f e w m i n u t e s o f p l a y. T h e n , Central found the net again in the 32 minute. This time, the goal was scored by Dutch Tony Cervelli, earning his third goal of the season. Cer velli was assisted by Zach Worster to put Central up 2-1 at the end of the

first half.

There was no hesit at ion to get after it in the second half as Central advanced their lead.

F o u r m i n u t e s i n , C e n t r a l ’s Matthew West struck gold for their third and final goal of the game. West earned his seventh goal of the season and was assisted by Charlie Pritchard.

Loras C ollege kept battling but their offense wasn’t having any lu ck u nt i l t he 8 9 m i nute when Loras’ own senior forward Raudel Fierro cut the lead down to one with his second goal of the season. Fierro was assisted by senior midfielder Mark Histed. Unfortunately for the Duhawks, time was not on their side and L oras fell 3-2 to the Central College Dutch.

The team will be home this weekend for their Homecoming and American Rivers Conference game against Buena Vista University on Sat. Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Rock Bowl, right after the women’s soccer team at 5 p.m.

both teams prevented each other from scoring for the remainder of the match, giving Loras the edge over Central when it comes down to conference seeding.

The focus for the women’s s o c c e r t e a m i s n ow on t h e American Rivers Conference Tournament and finishing at the top of their conference. This, in turn, will give them a better seed, which is an easier and more direct route into the NCAA National Tournament.

You can watch the women continue to rebuild their winning streak by catching them in the Rock Bowl this Saturday, Oct. 12 at 5 p.m., right after the Homecoming football game.

Sophomore defender Tiernan Talbot watches the offense. The loss by Central puts the team behind where they have been years previous in conference.

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Duhawks snag the honey Tennis defeats St. Ambrose University 7-2

by CONNOR HALBMAIER sports writer

DAVENPORT, IA. – This past week’s competition was an easy one for the women’s tennis team as they prepare for the final week of their season. Their match this time around was a non-conference match against St. Ambrose University, whom they competed against in Davenport, IA, on Oct. 1.

It was a clean sweep in the opening doubles matches for the Duhawks. Junior Audrey Hinz and sophomore Noely Baumann — the number one spot doubles team — went up against Chadick and Bush of St. Ambrose. It was a close call for the Duhawk team, but they pulled through with an 8-7 win. First-year duo Lauren Diiulio and Sara Backus took on Ambrose’s Housenga and Lang in the two’s slot, and the Duhawk duo showed not to underestimate the newcomers by taking the win, 8-3. Last, but certainly not least, were juniors Meghann Long and Maddie Smith representing Loras as the three-slot doubles team. Their opponents were Maynard and Yaddof and, through a strong showing of skill, Long and Smith dominated their opponents, 8-1.

“We always feel good about things when we play well from the start,” commented Head Coach Chad Fenwick. “Sweeping doubles gave us good momentum going into singles.”

With the 3-0 lead, the Loras women’s team moved into singles looking for the big win.

As usual, Hinz led the flock as the number one spot singles player. Her opponent was Housenga from St. Ambrose’s number two doubles team. Hinz went in strong, taking the first set 6-1, and continued on to win the

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Freshman player Isabel Schwabe returns to her Nebraska Wesleyan opponent during a rally. The team will compete in the American Rivers Conference tournament coming in with one of the only conference losses coming from Luther College.

second set, 6-4. In the number two singles match, Long had a tough match against her opponent Chadick. Long played well, but her opponent outmatched her, stealing the win 1-6, 1-6. Diiulio’s matcup in the three slot also proved quite challenging. Her opponent was Bush, who took the first set 2-6. In the second set, Diiulio reversed the match’s momentum, winning 6-2. However, in the tiebreaker, Diiulio was taken out with a 6-10

loss. Backus, continuing her momentum from her doubles win, went into her match against Lang holding nothing back, gripping victory with a 6-0, 6-3 win. First-year Isabel Schwabe, the number five singles player, crushed Maynard, her opponent, with a 6-0, 6-0 sweep. Topping it all off was Baumann in the six slot. In her match, she asserted her dominance over Sondgeroth with her 6-0, 6-2 victory, marking the seventh point for

the Loras team.

“Going in, we knew the top two and three opponents would be tough,” said Coach Fenwick. “All in all, though, the women played well in the meet.”

With a 7-2 victory added to their accomplishments this season, the women’s team begin their preparations for the upcoming American Rivers Conference Tournament, set to take place Oct. 11-12 in Waterloo, IA.

Volleyball sweeps the Norse

By MADISON DOUBEK sports writer

The Loras College Women’s Volleyball team took on their second conference opponent on Friday, Oct. 4, against Lut her C ol lege. The Nors e, who were picked fourth in the American Rivers Conference preseason poll, entere d t he match w it h a re cord of 5-15. They hoped to even their conference record of 1-2 with a victory over the Duhawks. However, the Duhawks intended to gain their second conference win to make their record 2-0 in the American Rivers Conference.

L o r a s c a m e o u t w i t h a p ow e r f u l mindset, and ended up sweeping the Norse 3-0, winning the match. Senior Kendra Cave led the Duhawks to victory with a total of 14 kills throughout the match. The Norse didn’t make it easy for the Duhawks, though. In the first set, Norse had the lead for a majority of the time. However, Loras was 14-5 on the season for a reason, and ended up battling back. The Duhawks went on a 6 point run to tie the set at 21. They did not settle for even though, and extended that to a 10 point run to take the first set, 25-21.

The next couple sets went in a similar f a s h i on , w it h a c l o s e s c ore . In t h e second, both teams came charged with adrenaline after the first battle. Loras ended up with another win, thanks to an impressive offensive performance w h i c h a l l o w e d t h e s e t t e r, s e n i o r Jessalyn Roling, to have 31 assists on the day. Even after the Duhawks took the second set 25-20, the Norse did not accept defeat. The last set was an intense battle, which drew the Norse to a timeout at 17-16. After sophomore Krystal Tranel’s second service ace in a row, the Duhawks had it tied at 17.

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errors that the Duhawks capitalized on and Norse took another timeout with the score at 21-21. Thanks to an impressive defensive showing f rom senior Kelly Boge with 2 blocks, and Tranel with 24 digs, the Duhawks took the third set 26-24.

Loras College will play next at Storm L ake to take on another conference match against Buena Vista on Friday, Oct. 11. The Duhawks hope to continue their undefeated streak in conference play, and secure a spot at number 1 in the American Rivers C onference standings.

Week Five of the National Football League has come and gone, leaving fans ready for the next week. This past week brought a game to London, saw high flying receivers, bulldozers in the backfield, and so much more. Each week, the NFL delivers, and they did just that during Week Five. Here are the five biggest stories from this past week’s games.

Chicago Bears lose to the Oakland Raiders in London The NFL is always looking to grow the game beyond the constraints of the United States borders by having games in other countries. Their London game has become one of the most anticipated games of the season. This season, the game featured two

teams with no real rivalry, but a bit of history in the trade market. Right before the 2018 season, the Raiders sent the most dominant man on their defense to Chicago as well as a 2020 second and fifth round pick for a first and sixth round pick in 2019 and a first and third round pick in 2020. Khalil Mack has been missed ever since in Oakland.

Oakland’s head coach Jon Gruden, while talking about his struggling defense last season said: “It’s hard to find a great [pass rusher]. It’s hard to find a good one.”

There would be no need to find one if Gruden had just kept Mack. Khalil Mack has since helped lead the dominating Chicago Bears to many victories, as well as the playoffs. The game on Sunday, Oct 6 was supposed to be Mack’s “revenge game,” but the Raider had the last laugh. The pick the Bears gave the Raiders turned into first-rounder Josh Jacobs putting on a show.

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Weather turns race to mud run Cross country faces the elements in Waverly

Region, while Loras is ranked sixth—and this was accomplished without the entire WAVERLY, IA. – On Saturteam in attendance. day, Oct. 5, the cross country “I’m proud of our team teams traveled to Wartburg beating the fifth-ranked team College in Waverly, IA, for a in our region while missing preview of the 2019 regiontwo of our top seven girls,” al meet course at the annujunior Kassie Rosenbum said. al Dan Hutson Invitational.

“I knew our mental game This is a course the Duhawks was strong, and we would get have run many times before, where we needed to be. We’re but on this particular day, the slowly moving up [the rankweather managed to alter the ings] and plan to not go unonce-runner-friendly course noticed.” into a muddy mess prior to Rosenbum took second the races. The meet started out in the race, behind a runner on a poor note, with weathfrom Wash U., with a finisher delays keeping the teams ing time of 22:45.89. Behind off the course until weather Rosenbum came sophomore conditions were deemed safe Kaylee Osterberger (24:29.71) enough for competition. Folin 27th, senior Maeve Dunlowing the delay, the men and away (24:59.86) in 46t h, women were met with a wet sophomore Camr yn Reeg and muddy course.

(25:11.24) in 54th, and junior “I was actually thrilled to photo by LORAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS Emma Woelfel (25:36.25) see that the conditions were Sophomore runner Kassie Rosenbum toughs the wet and muddy running conditions. Rosenbum ‘less than ideal’ on race morn- earned a second place finish with a time of 22:45.9. She was also selected as the Women’s Cross in 69th. The women’s times were certainly also impacted ing,” said assistant coach Country Runner of the Week by the American Rivers Conference for the third time this season. by the weather, but it did not Ethan Adlfinger about the allows them to keep each other on pace and deter these Duhawks from moving up well state of the course on meet day. “We are the Central Region.

“As a team, we really wanted to beat St. confident during the first half of the race. during the race and beating a team ranked a strength-based program, so these types Thomas because they took our potential Coming in behind Guttormson and Wolak higher than themselves in the regional of conditions—muddy, rainy, windy, and Nationals spot last year,” said sophomore were junior Joey Schultz in 31st place, se- polls. cold—played well into our hand. I knew we Luke Guttormson.

“We ended up beating nior Cole Conklin-Little in 48th place, and “Each week, my confidence level in our would have some teams beat before the gun them, which is really encouraging to see, senior Tyler Havens in 49th. men and women has steadily increased,” even went off, because I didn’t hear nega“The conditions made the course slow- said Adlfinger. “I can sense that the rising tivity from our group about the conditions. especially since it’s still relatively early in the season.” er, but we were ready to compete in poor confidence is also present in each and every They were excited to compete, and were Leading the way for the men was Gutconditions and performed well against the one of our athletes. The momentum grows ready for anything to be thrown their way. tormson, who placed fifth overall in the other teams,” Havens said about the race each week, and despite still being at full That is a characteristic of a great team!” race with an 8k time of 26:23.7. and subsequent results. “We felt like our training volumes, we are running better Despite the difficult conditions of the “With the course being so muddy, you regional ranking was a little too low, so we and better each week. I’m looking forward course, the men’s team placed well among can’t worry about time,” said Guttormson. were racing with a little edge to prove we to the second half of the season and the the other participating teams: third place “It forces you to pay attention to who is are a top-four team in the Central Region, continued success that I know will come.” overall, behind Wartburg College and around you, and focus on bringing them and deserve to be nationally ranked.”

The Duhawks’ next competition takes Washington University. This third-place back to you in the last half of the race.”

The women’s team also had a good show- place this Friday, Oct. 11, at the Dubuque finish was higher than St. Thomas’ finClose behind Guttormson was senior ing at the meet, finishing fourth behind Soccer Complex. The races begin at 4:45 ish—a team which is ranked fourth in Patrick Wolak, who placed 16th with a time Wash U., Wartburg, and Carleton. They p.m. Come out and support the Loras cross the region while Loras’ men are currently of 26:48.5.

The two raced with each other finished one spot ahead of Gustavus Adol- country team as a way to kick off the homeranked sixth. Wartburg is ranked first in as long as possible during the race, which phus—a team ranked fifth in the Central coming weekend!

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touchdown. The Raiders lead at the half, 17-0. Bears would go on to score three touchdowns in the third quarter (two from Allen Robinson) to go up, 21-17. But it wasn’t enough. Josh Jacobs added another rushing touchdown with 1:57 left in the game. Jacobs finished with 26 carries, 123 rushing yards, and 2 touchdowns.

Raiders got right to partying post-win and started their own “Club Dub.” Coach Gruden was excited post-game, saying his Raiders can win anywhere in their world and that the team could take their bye-week off.

He added: “I’m 56 years old, thats the most fun I’ve ever had.”

It’s weird to hear him say that, considering he won Super Bowl XXXVII with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Packers’ Aaron Jones scores 4 TDs in win For once, the best Aaron on the Green Bay Packers was not Rodger, but rather running back Aaron Jones. He led the offense to 24-0 unanswered points through the third quarter against the Cowboys. Jones rushed for three touchdowns during that stretch. The Cowboy fought back, but Jones was too much. Packers took the win 34-24.

Jones finished the day with 19 carries, 107 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns as well as 7 receptions and 75 receiving yards.

The best part for Jones was being able to perform well in front of his family.

“All my family was up in the stands,” Jones said, who grew up near El Paso, TX., and was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys growing up.

Christian McCaffrey > Jaguars The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 34-27, behind Christian McCaffrey’s career-day. McCaffrey is often used as a dual threat, as he is not afraid to play receiver as well as running back. This “dual threat” was certainly the case this past Sunday. McCaffrey scored

three touchdowns which came a 5-yard rush, an 18-yard reception, and a recordsetting 84-yard rush.

In the words of McCaffrey: “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.”

Christian McCaffrey finished the day with three touchdowns and 237 yards from scrimmage.

Colts Give Mahomes and the Chiefs Their First L Last Sunday night was a night the Kansas City Chiefs probably want to forget, after their 19-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

The Colts were supposed to be “done” after their franchise quarterback Andrew Luck decided to retire during the pre-season.

Instead, the team has rallied around Jacoby Brissett and have won their third game (against arguably one of the best teams in the league) and are tied in first in the AFC South. Chiefs struggled all around as Patrick Mahomes was limited to one touchdown, the receiving core was silenced, and the rushing unit was shut down almost completely. Colts’ Marlon Mack lead the way on the ground with 132 yards giving

them great position to score. Old man Adam Vinatieri (who is 46 years old and still playing football) took care of the rest by going a perfect four for four on field goal and adding an extra point.

Tom Brady and the Patriots Remain Perfect No NFL article is complete without talking about the magical Tom Brady. The man and his New England Patriots just do not quit getting better. The Washington Redskins were no match for the Patriots, which was honestly expected. They are not just winning games but dominating them on every level. New England has the secondmost points scored (155) while also giving up the fewest points (34). Their +121 point differential is the best in the NFL and +79 better than the next closest. This time last year, the Patriots were 3-2 and had only a +15 point differential. In their Week Five game, the Patriots finished the day with a 33-7 win while moving 5-0 and being the only AFC team with a perfect record. Are they going to repeat as the Super Bowl Champions? Only time will tell.