November 14, 2019 edition of The Lorian

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November 14, 2019 — Vol. 98, Issue 6

A SNEAK PEAK OF WHAT’S INSIDE

Loras stumps Simpson Defense keeps simpson scoreless after first quarter

by AUDREY MILLER sports writer

UPCOMING EVENTS

DUBUQUE, IA. – L ast Saturday’s sunshine and mild temperatures were good omens for the football team, who took to the field for a 1 p.m. game against Simpson College. The team was coming off a big win against Nebraska Wesleyan University, where they ended up scoring three unanswered touchdowns to come back from a 14-0 deficit early in the game. “We felt good as a team coming off backto-back wins in the conference,” said junior

star quarterback Noah Sigwarth. “Simpson has always been a strong program in the conference, so we knew we would have to earn the win. They returned a few really good football players on defense – one being the former conference defensive MVP and All-American. It didn’t affect our game plan much; I was just always aware of where they were on any given play.” Just like last week’s 14-0 starting point deficit, these magic numbers appeared in the Duhawks’ Nov. 9 game as well, with continued on Page 12

Don’t miss this week’s upcoming events. Find activities along with where and when you and your fellow Duhawks can join the fun.

Loras basketball is back and in full effect

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STUDY BUDDY

by XAVIER SANCHEZ

Check out 11 study tips to catch up and keep up with homework before Thanksgiving break.

sports writer

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photos by LAURA CIFUENTES-ALMANZA

IMPEACHMENT: IN THE KNOW

Stay informed by reading about the impeachment proceedings taking place against President Trump.

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Johnathan Guzman (left) and Alexa Reyes (right) take advantage of CAB’s opportunity for free laser tag. The two were on the same team, battling against their fellow duhawks for all the laser tag bragging rights.

Loras and lasers

CAB sponsors a fun night of laser tag for Loras students to play with and against their fellow Duhawks. by CORA SHEFCHIK guest writer

HOME TIP OFF

Loras men’s basketball team start the season off right, winning their first home game last Friday.

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photo by LORAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Junior defensive back Jack Foley guards a Simpson College wide receiver. Foley launches Loras’ offense after a pick-six.

On Friday, Nov. 8, the College Activities Board brought in Laser Trooper Laser Tag, a traveling portable laser tag arena. The price for one person to play a single game of laser tag is about six dollars, but thanks to CAB, students were able to play multiple rounds for FREE. Last year was the first year that CAB brought laser tag, due to request from a handful of students, and they were thrilled to have the opportunity to bring this fun activity back. L a s e r Tr o o p e r L a s e r Ta g u s e s “LaserMaxx” to run their business. This a different type of laser tag play: instead of wearing a bulky plastic chest piece, the

targets are on the laser tag guns, eliminating the need for a chest piece at all. This makes it easier to run around the course instead of having to cautiously walk around so as to not run into anyone else and their bulky chest piece. Something else unique about this traveling laser tag is the floor set up because the obstacles are inflatable and movable, something players can utilize during the game. You could create a fort to keep you and your team safe from whatever theme of combat you choose. The different themes include: one for all, teams, capture the flag, and zombie land. “I feel like the event went really well! There was a good turn out, and everyone seemed to be having a really fun time!” said sophomore Patricia Droessler, a programmer for CAB. CAB organizes one free event every weekend, so be on the lookout for other fun upcoming events. For now, CAB would like to thank everyone that came out to play Laser Tag.

DU BU QU E , IA . – Wi nt e r h it Dubuque early and shows no signs of warming up anytime soon. But the men’s basketball team is starting the season off hot with an offensive explosion that will surely warm things right up. Friday, Nov. 8, in front of a packed home crowd, the Loras College Duhawks took down the Concordia University Chicago Cougars, 108-85. Loras won the tip and never backed down from the get-go. Sophomore Jordan Boyd opened the impressive scoring display when he hit a three pointer at the 18:41 mark. Loras quickly opened up a 9-0 lead when senior JT Ford made his layup. It seemed as if every time the Cougars scored, the Duhawks answered right back. Later in the first half, junior Cole Navigato scored seven straight points to give the Duhawks a 33-17 lead. Duhawks kept pushing the ball, giving them their largest lead of 40-18 with 7:24 left in the first half, ultimately ending it with a 16-point lead of 57-41. Their dominance during the first half resulted in a (group) shot percentage of 70.97 and went 5 for 8 from the three point arc. Both the Duhawks and the Cougars opened the second half with some sloppy basketball which saw a lot of turnovers from each team. A little over two minutes into the half, the Cougars were eyeing a comeback as they got within 12 points of the Duhawks lead. But not for long, as sophomore Jackson Kolinski made back to back shots to put the team back up by 19. Loras continued to build onto their lead. After junior Rowan McGowen made two free throws, the Duhawks held their largest lead of the half at 32 points with 10:15 left in the game. The Cougars went on a last minute 9-0 run but was too little, too late for them. The Duhawks kept their cool and walked away with a 108-85 victory. continued on Page 11


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