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.
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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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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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Breaking down the barriers
Professor Kevin Koch brings guest author Kent Nerburn to campus to speak on his writing and spirituality.
by CELIA BALDERSTON staff writer
SATURDAY, NOV. 16
by MIKAILAH SHEALER staff writer
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, author Kent Nerburn visited the Loras campus to share his background and unique experience of writing Neither Wolf Nor Dog. He held Q&A sessions during the day and ended the evening with a lecture. Nerburn has released at least 16 nonfiction books full of amazing essays, each exploring the relationship between Native American culture and American culture. He also dwells on spirituality, both how it blends with and is contrasted among different cultures, describing himself as, “a nonnative author who tries to bridge the gap between nonnative and native ways of life,” stating further that the most important thing he’s learned is that it’s “[his] responsibility now, as an elder, to teach others what life taught [him].” Professor of English at Loras, Kevin Koch, introduced Nerburn who then introduced himself as a failed sculptor with a doctorate in Theology and Art. That was until he received a message with an interview opportunity at a Native American nature preservation in the middle of nowhere. He described his first encounter as rough, seeing as his lack of understanding about the culture got him off on the wrong foot. But through this interaction is how Nerburn describes his purpose to us; recognizing Cultural Colonialism and transforming the way we think in order to be more open-minded and aware of the White Man’s influence on native cultures. Native Americans follow a matriarchal system of power, meaning the females are more respected, are regarded as the more powerful sex and are given the important duties within the community. Nerburn started this journey by entering the Cultural Center to introduce himself to Deloris Cloud. He was ignored and then scolded for asserting himself into a situation that he wasn’t invited into. It wasn’t until a few hours later that he was told what he did wrong, along with all the other things in White American culture that are not universal and can be quite disrespectful. For example, the White Man Power
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310 A.M.-1:30 P.M. 3Better Together, takes those who are interested in exploring their faith to sacred and holy spaces around Dubuque. Those who are interested in going should meet at Keane Hall around 9:45 a.m. For more information, email Stacia McDermont for more details. photo by MIKAILAH SHEALER
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Guest speaker, Kent Nerburn, introduced by Loras English professor Kevin Koch, speaks in the ARC about his unique writing experiences and how spirituality can influence one’s writing.
Grip or as we like to call it, a handshake. Nerburn explained that firm handshakes are a sign of domination instead of equality, according to Native American culture. Where we would demonstrate strength, they demonstrate kindness by providing a softer grip that is still inviting, “so as to say that you are welcome to stay as you are welcome to leave. Their body language is inviting but not in a way that traps.” From here, Nerburn exposed more ways in which Cultural Colonialism creates a barrier. “When you cross into their land, you feel like you’re leaving America,” because even the littlest things that you’ve known since birth are alienated. Nerburn told a story about a time when he was walking his elderly dog in the park and came across a Middle-Eastern family. Everyone likes dogs, he thought, so he approached to be friendly. But what he thought was acceptable wasn’t acceptable to the family; dogs are a symbol of negativity in certain cultures, and he happened to approach the wrong people that day. Their practice of the land is another quality that sets us apart, because they appreciate and respect without question. They learn the original teachings in their original land and refuse to manipulate it in any way that would compromise that learning. Americans are a restless culture, always searching for knowledge and
growth, craving discovery and expedition. We are hardly satisfied because we seek answers we want instead of asking about what’s there. But the most significant thing that sets us apart is the Membership Religion that white culture created. Instead of asking questions and being open-minded and acting as a tool of nature, we changed our methods to set everyone opposed to each other like weapons. We made it so that in order to identify with “our” religions, you must fit certain expectations or follow certain guidelines. True religious sediments should be available to everyone because culture is a symphony of creation and we are all under one sky. Nerburn ended on this note, leaving us with a duty to act against Cultural Colonialism and appropriation. He encouraged facilitation of knowledge and respect as a way to expand the love that creation radiates. We can break down the barriers that separate cultures in order to truly embrace them as a collection of various beliefs, rather than differentiation between them. “The language barrier is logically the toughest one to get past, but we won’t truly be able to understand each other until the cultural barrier is broken too,” Nerburn concluded before he sent us on our personal missions.
CAB Comedian
38 P.M.-10 P.M. 3Pub 3Want to have a good laugh on Saturday? Stop by the pub to enjoy comedian Myq’s jokes. This event is hosted and funded by Loras College CAB.
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Mock Interview Competition
31 P.M.-6:30 P.M. 3ARC 3Want more experience in how interview processes play out? Go to the library to meet future employers to practice what future interview processes are like.
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Holiday Meal
311 A.M.-1 P.M. 3Cafe/Pub 3Since Loras College is our home away from home, why not spread some holiday cheer by bringing your friends to share a holiday meal.
Professional wrestling ratings Keep in touch with the hottest things happening in professional wrestling
by NATE KAISER sports writer
Buckle up because the Wednesday night wars are kicking into full gear. AEW and NXT clashed this week as significant roster shifts brought new eyes to the shows. The King of Kings returned to Monday nights to consult with The Kingslayer after his return from Crown Jewel, and the Smackdown squad traveled to the United Kingdom. It was a hot week of wrestling, so let’s dive
into it. Raw (Monday, Nov. 4) Monday night saw the return of the leader of the black and gold brand Triple H as he confronted the former Universal Champion, Seth Rollins. The two stood face to face in the ring, and Triple H questioned the future of the former champ and where he saw himself headed next. With the tensions rising in the
ring, the Undisputed Era, a faction of four NXT wrestlers, came bursting through the crowd to surround the ring. The tension shattered when Triple H said, “You are either with me in this moment, or against me.” The crowd erupted, and the raw roster chased the NXT boys out into the crowd. Management is taking steps to build up NXT as equals to RAW and Smackdown that was undoubtedly necessary if the three
will simultaneously be on major television networks. Raw clocked in this week with 2,130,000 viewers for their 2.13 rating. Down from the previous weeks, 2.34 viewership. They competed with Monday Nights Football game between the Cowboys and the Giants, but the product looks like its turning to head in the right direction continued on Page 10
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PR Solutions: A rising Loras club by GATIEN DELAUNAY staff writer
This week in the club spotlight, we focus on PR Solutions, a student-led organization that aims to develop the skills and understandings of its members in the Public Relations (PR) field throughout various activities. Current President of PR solutions, senior Samantha Garcia Bracho, agreed to answer a few questions to represent the club.
How would you describe the organization with your own words, and what is the impact of the organization on its members?
PR Solutions provides students with content that goes beyond what they have learned in class. Public Relations is a broad field, but by attending the meetings, members gain insight into what the career has to offer. In this way, they learn about what they’re most passionate about to continually deepen their knowledge in such topics. Besides, it is a great added value to their resumes. The club, as well as the Public Relations curriculum at Loras, are continuously growing to offer the best experience for current and incoming students.
What are the significant projects that have been led so far, and what are those for the future?
We have hosted several events this semester lead by professionals located around the area. For example, professional photographers from Galena kindly accepted our invitation and led our first Photography Workshop. Other meetings included Professors/Alumni Panel, workshops in Social Media and LinkedIn, and we also offered Professional head-
shots. Regarding the future, every spring semester our biggest event is Creatives Connect. This networking event joins students, faculty, and professionals in the field to learn more about the recent changes in the communications world. This is a way to practice networking skills, make connections, and pursue potential internships or full-time positions in organizations around the community.
What have you brought to this organization so far?
We are aspiring to becoming a chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), and with this, the branding of the organization (the name and the logo) will change. The club is also engaging more in social media in order to reach a bigger audience in the school and in the Dubuque community as well. Another thing to add is that our meetings tend to be educational, but we are implementing social and fundraising events in which everybody is welcome to participate.
Can someone join the organization without being a PR major or minor? Absolutely! We give out an agenda at the beginning of each semester, and we are
constantly posting flyer’s of our upcoming meetings, so not only PR students but also people who are interested in a particular event can attend. Anyone is welcome to join us, but in order to become an official member, they h ave to atte n d at least 4 meetings per semester. After a meeting is held, the Secretary of the club, junior Carter Lee, always sends an email with notes f or t h o s e w h o might want to look back into what was discussed or for those who missed a meeting.
Any interesting facts about the club?
We are grateful to have our faculty and alumni engaged in the club by leading and advertising our meetings. Also, those who attend our meetings are offered extra credit opportunities in some of their PR classes.
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Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. Did you know that one power red blood donation, a donation of just red blood cells, can save up to 3 people? On Tuesday, Nov. 12, DuHealth sponsored the semi-annual blood drive on campus in the ACC ballrooms. This past Tuesday, many Duhawks volunteered to give back. At this blood drive, participants had the option to donate blood or plasma (two different blood components that help different people experiencing physical trauma). At the drive, volunteers had to sign in, go through the history of their health, get their hemoglobin level (red blood cell level), blood pressure, and pulse read, and pass all of these things in order to donate blood. If participants pass these markers, they are brought to an array of portable medical beds where they have to lay down. After they are situated, the
nurse will set up blood donation and draw the participant’s blood. The blood donation consists of a liter of blood for the volunteer. Throughout the whole blood donation process, volunteers that were helping the red cross, both from Loras and from the community, would hand students water and keep donors entertained by talking to them and keeping them company. After the donation is finished and the volunteer feels well enough to leave the donation bed, they are led to a refreshment area where all of those who donated are encouraged to spend 15 minutes sitting down, drinking juice and have a snack that are both high in sugar. While participants were at this table, they were given a t-shirt for donating blood. For many, it can take as long as 5-10 minutes to donate blood. Although the process is somewhat painful, the outcome is major. If you donate blood you are not only saving 3 lives, you are helping patients
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Saving our ashes, saving our trees Loras Honor student efforts
to plant trees around campus delayed by the snow. by JAMIE ENGELKE guest writer
While some people love the snow, the Honors Program group, Saving Our Ashes, is not a fan of it. The group has been trying to plant their seven final trees since Fall Free Days; however, due to the unpredictable weather, they have been unsuccessful. Saving Our Ashes hopes to plant the trees near the w a l k w a y between
When and where are the meetings held?
We meet every other Tuesday at the Student Government Room (ACC 453) from 6 – 7 p.m. If you are interested in the organization, do not hesitate to contact Samantha at samantha.garciabracho@loras.edu or to follow PR Solutions on Facebook, Instagram @lorasprsolutions and Twitter @loraspr to know more about the events hosted by the club.
Duhawks DUnating blood
by CELIA BALDERSTON
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who need transfusions for cancer treatments, surgeries, trauma recovery, and much more. As of right now, only 10% of the American population donates blood, even though over 38% are eligible to donate. Even if you think you might not qualify, schedule an appointment and get checked out by some of the nurses. The demand for donated blood is critically high; you never know who’s life you might be saving by taking a little risk! If you are interested in donating blood, platelets, or plasma, you can visit www.redcross.org for more information. Read up on material on different blood donation websites and gather enough information to make an informed decision about whether or not you would like to give blood. Next February, there will be another blood drive on campus.
Wahlert Hall and the Alumni Campus Center, and along Loras B oulevard. L ast spring, the group planted three trees near the Heitkamp Planetarium and Christ the King Chapel. A total of three new trees have been planted on campus by Saving Our Ashes, with the hopes of planting seven more. S e n i or s Ja m i e E n g e l k e , C on n or Halbmaier, and Gabe Smith began this project as sophomores with the help of their mentor, Dr. Sinha, and Honors’ advisor, Dr. VanLaningham. The project was created to help protect trees on campus from the Emerald Ash Borer, an insect which infects and destroys the Ash tree. After campus trees were infected and taken down, the group reacted proactively by planning to plant trees on campus to help replace the ones that were cut down.
The group believes planting additional trees on campus is worthwhile because of the environmental benefits they provide, such as removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, attracting pollinators, providing cooling shade, and making campus more aesthetically pleasing. Halbmaier’s passion for the project stems from his want to “make some sort of difference while [at Loras], and what better way to do that than to replace the lost trees, bring some natural life back.” The group believes planting additional trees on campus is worthwhile because of the environmental benefits they provide, such as removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, attracting pollinators, providing cooling shade, and making campus more aesthetically pleasing. The group was planning to plant trees on Wednesday, Nov. 13, but due to snow this has been postponed again. Keep an eye out for the next update about the trees.
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Armenian Genocide: by CONOR J. KELLY
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n Oct. 29, the House of Representatives made a momentous decision, passing House Resolution 296, affirming and officially recognizing the Armenian Genocide by the Ottoman Turks. This historical moment, while controversial in Turkey, is nothing short of praiseworthy. For far too long the U.S. has been ambivalent to the historical truth that the mass murder of more than 1.5 million Armenian people by the Ottomans was nothing short of genocide. The U.S. made this moral and historical mistake in order to protect its relationship with the Turkish government, a key ally in NATO. This strategic interest cannot be used to justify the blatant denialism we have facilitated by ignoring this issue, and it is high time that we corrected our mistake. The Armenian genocide was a concerted effort by the Ottoman government between 1915 and 1923 in which hundreds of thousands of Armenians were deported from their homeland and over a million were killed, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. The Young Turk Ottoman government, weaponized by ultranationalist zeal and a hostility toward the minority Armenian people, conducted the mass murder. Despite the fact that numerous governments, historians and other experts refer to these events as a mass murder, the Turkish government still refuses to refer to the event as a genocide, arguing that no
direct order was made by the government, thus, no genocide took place on the part of the government. This is an argument in bad faith and betrays the gross denialism of the Turkish government. The term “genocide” was made quite literally and factually to refer to none other than this very event, as Raphael Lemkin, a lawyer who investigated these heinous crimes, was the one who devised the term. This denial also flies in the face of the very definition and legal idea of what a genocide is under international law. As stated in the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, there is no legal requirement for a written or direct order for a genocide to be taking place. Indeed, the first definition of genocide only requires that a killing takes place and nowhere in any of the other definitions does it require that an order be present. If it was, the enforcement of international law would be nearly impossible as nearly every government would simply destroy any evidence of an order being given. The Turkish government’s argument is bunk. America, in its own ruthless pragmatism, allowed this denialism to continue unchallenged. Indeed, American complicity in the Turkish denial of the genocide’s occurrence has been a long and disgraceful affair. Famously, then-presidential candidate, Barack Obama, promised to recognize the Armenian Genocide and criticized Bush’s Secretary of State for firing an ambassador for using the term. However, this promise was never fulfilled and in the end, Obama’s own White House statement makes no mention of the
term and instead makes cheap homage to the Armenians without recognizing the full severity of what they endured. This hypocrisy is worth criticizing and it should not go without remembering that the previous administration did next to nothing to right the record. It has been, unfortunately, a long-standing trend in American foreign policy to avoid making a statement one way or the other regarding the genocide. This fence-sitting ended this year. While the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, condemned the United States, he also attempted to cast aspersions on the United States for its history. While it is true the U.S. has its own dark history, this response was nothing short of a red herring by the Turkish President. We can both recognize our history in its dark and light while also condemning Turkey for refusing to do the same. Turkey’s inability to face the past and its desire to seek an escape by pointing fingers at the United States is pathetic and beyond contempt. It is not, however, the first time that Turkey has resorted to such responses to simple, historical truths. In 2015, Erdogan recalled the Vatican ambassador to Turkey when the Pope famously referred to the mass murder as a genocide, blasting the Vatican for its involvement. T urkey may not want to see its darker past, but we, in our good conscience, should not allow this propaganda and denialism to go on unchallenged. The House of Representatives has done its part and with luck, maybe other governments will soon follow.
Murals of Irish history by MIKAILAH SHEALER
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reland is a beautiful country with an ugly history. From the moment the Great Famine started, to being colonized by Britain in the 1500’s, to the Troubles in the later 1900’s, to the present day, Ireland has been an example of how to properly ruin a stable society by pitting members against each other. The Troubles were so troubling because Britain had gained so much control that Protestants in the north were at war with the Catholics in the south. Colonization extinguished native culture and drove Ireland into a special kind of chaos.
Like in any traumatic period, expressions of protest/recovery for Ireland came in the form of art. Dublin, Belfast, Derry, and Limerick were affected the most, and as a result, the most controversial, honest, provoking art are displayed as murals scattered among their streets. Some are more graphic than others, like the display in Derry that is monochrome; that is, until your eyes rest on the red bloodstains that paint an otherwise white banner titled CIVIL RIGHTS ASSOCIATION, and then glide to the foot on an armed soldier that covers the “v”. Even better examples are painted words such as: • “YOU ARE NOW ENTERING LOYALIST SANDY ROW HEARTLAND OF SOUTH BELFAST ULSTER – FREEDOM FIGHTERS” • “COLLUSION IS NOT AN ILLUSION … IT IS STATE MURDER” • IRELAND A NATION IRISH AND FREE … IRELAND UNFREE SHALL NEVER BE AT PEACE” It’s It’s clear that there is a long history of conflict in Ireland. So these murals give rise to the question: should they be “taken down” because they resemble controversial times? The past is the past and we’re always told to look toward the future, especially when things haven’t been
very good so far. Is it appropriate to keep these murals displayed? I mean, children walk by these with their parents and see men with guns and people screaming and bloody banners. The people of Ireland don’t even acknowledge that any of it happened because it was so intense. So they should be destroyed, right? Art is meant to evoke extreme emotion. It’s meant to be controversial and address issues in a way that forces an understanding of the artist. In other words, art is a bridge in every sense – physical, emotional, psychological – because creation demands that you be vulnerable and open to possibilities. It also can act as a reminder of the past from multiple perspectives: Northern Ireland oppressed and abused the south, and Southern Ireland massacred the north. The wrongdoings of one doesn’t make the other’s actions any better, but the visual display of history is a way to remember those wrongdoings with the incentive to grow and learn from the trauma and immorality. So, there are pros: communal development and unity, and cons: a bad aftertaste, tension, controversy. Not that my opinion will determine anything about this subject, but I believe that the presence of these murals is essential. Hypothetically speaking, if I were part of a society/community that was shattered by a manipulative, corrupt power I would want a reminder of what not to do in order to achieve peace. Killing people by denying them food, water, shelter, a stable income, a role in the world, destroying their spirituality, stripping them of identity, disrupting their way of life, and depriving them of any escape are some things to avoid. But again, that’s just my opinion.
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Impeachment: A public necessity
– aid that Congress had explicitly ordered to be given to the Ukrainians to support their war against Russian separatists. This war is the result of Russian interference in Ukrainian territory, sending pro-Russian separatists into Crimea and trying to undermine Ukrainian sovereignty. The conflict has resulted in at least 13,000 deaths, as reported by the UN Office of the by CONOR J. KELLY High Commissioner for Human Rights, staff writer and is a major threat to the stability of Europe, hence the reason Congress sent ecently, the issue of Donald aid to Ukraine to defend itself. In spite Trump’s impeachment has been of this international urgency, Trump is at the center of public dialogue, alleged to have withheld aid to compel especially with the rise of the Ukraine Ukraine to investigate his political rival, scandal looming over the Trump Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden. In administration. While some desire to response to these accusations, Trump impeach Trump solely off the basis of his released a transcript of his call, hoping policy decisions, that is not the issue at to get ahead of the scandal and to show hand in this particular article. Indeed, a degree of transparency. Instead, the if misguided policy so-called transcript, while decisions were a basis not a verbatim recording for impeachment, James The Trump of what was said, was Buchanan would have administration far more damning to been run out of office has been accused the administration than from the very beginning. of using President Trump had predicted it Rather, it is my intention to be. For one, Trump Trump’s office to show that not only explicitly pressures and power over is this impeachment a Ukrainian President necessity for this scandal foreign affairs to Zelenskiy to talk with his to be handled with withhold $400 attorney general, William appropriate care, but also million from the Barr, and his lawyer, to ensure that presidents– Rudy Giuliani, to discuss Ukrainians in aid. this one and those that investigating Biden and his come after him–shall son’s business connections not be granted a free in Ukraine. pass when it comes to how they conduct Those who wish to defend Trump will themselves both domestically and in argue that it is legitimate to investigate foreign affairs. any wrongdoing by Biden, but what they The Trump administration has been are missing is that the investigation that accused of using President Trump’s office Trump wanted was of his main political and power over foreign affairs to withhold rival in the 2020 election and he allegedly $400 million from the Ukrainians in aid wanted a foreign government to carry out
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Cooking up good deeds Loras honors students use project to help the Dubuque community
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esearch has shown that a significant portion of Dubuque’s youth struggles with obesity, which can largely be attributed to diets that are calorie-dense but not nutritionally dense. Positive outcomes occur when educational programs in nutritional knowledge are implemented. With this in mind, an honors group at Loras began to create Food Scholars programs to educate the youth of Dubuque about healthy and nutritious food options along with knowledge about where food comes from. The group’s members – Seth Biedrzycki, Erin Sellberg, Alexis Alt, Lily Horst, and Miles McDonnell – partnered with Convivium Urban Farmstead, as this dynamic non-profit has worked tirelessly to make healthy food accessible to all people and to offer cooking classes for kids and adults alike. Convivium Urban Farmstead is an urban farm located in Dubuque that seeks to build a sense of kinship and solidarity around the growth and cultivation of food. Convivium’s goal is to share its knowledge with the people around them and create
a sense of unity in Dubuque’s North End neighborhood. In order to fulfill its goals, the Convivium has opened a coffee shop and restaurant, built community gardens both on-site and around the neighborhood, offered cooking classes to people of all ages, and recently partnered with a local Dubuque resident to provide a prepared meal service for the community. When the honors group initially partnered with Convivium Urban Farmstead during its sophomore year, the organization had yet to hold a cooking class. When the group asked Leslie Shalabi, the coowner, what goals she had in mind, she mentioned that providing cooking classes for children and teenagers in the Dubuque area was one of her top priorities. She had already been working to implement such a program, so the honors students were able to assist her in this effort almost immediately. The honors group worked together with Convivium management throughout their sophomore year, spending the majority of its time meeting with Shalabi and planning the details of the first program. They knew what type of program they wanted to bring to the community and that they wanted it to be free to attend, but it took some initial logistical efforts to start on the path to
fulfilling that goal. Discussions with all the meals and snacks they had made Convivium management determined that throughout the sessions. The Convivium the first class would require a fee to attend. and the honors group members received However, moving forward, the goal would great feedback from the kids, which be to apply for enough grant money to encouraged the Convivium to host more cover the costs of the cooking classes, so classes and sessions this past summer. that future classes would be free and more In addition to helping out at the initial inclusive to students of all backgrounds Food Scholars class, this honors group in Dubuque. In cooperation with Shalabi, also applied for the Honors grant and the group designed a plan of action and used that money to pay for kid-friendly prepared for a quick turnaround on its supplies that the Convivium staff had ideas following summer break. kids use this summer. This allowed the In the fall of their junior instructors to spend more year, Convivium and time instructing and less the honors group hosted time worrying about the Convivium’s goal their first Food Scholars children’s safety. is to share its Program for middle school Now, entering its senior knowledge with students. Eleven kids year, this honors group the people around from local middle schools has a few final goals. them, and create attended the class, and After meeting with Dr. the honors group assisted VanLaningham and their a sense of unity in the Convivium team mentors, the students Dubuque’s North in preparing, running, determined that finding End neighborhood. a successor to facilitate and cleaning up after each of the six sessions. the cooking classes at The initial curriculum Convivium and assist brainstorming involved showing students its staff is imperative. Consequently, the various stages of growing a certain the group is currently searching for an vegetable or fruit during each session, individual or group at Loras that would but this quickly evolved. The inaugural like to volunteer and help keep this program worked with what they called project going. In addition, the group is “Food Geography,” a curriculum centered excited to help facilitate more sessions on having the students try foods and spices this winter and next spring. As they see from around the world. This worked to it, the best way to instill a respect and broaden the kids’ perception of different understanding of natural, nutritious foods types of food as well as different cultures is to offer inspiring lessons to the youth of in a tangible, easy to grasp way. During the community. These programs serve to the last session, the participants were able make the most of the time where children’s to invite their families to the dinner they minds are most shapeable, ultimately cooked themselves. In addition, each of working to nurture a more well-rounded the kids were provided a recipe book of generation.
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Creative Corner (Content submitted to the lorian)
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A forever, however hard it tries, Will always be vain. Does the forever make you shiver? Does it?
Are we killing the earth or is Mother Nature trying to kick us out by killing herself? We’re too far past the point of no return. We can’t reverse (history is not for repeating), but we can learn and revive and reduce to progress, depending on your perspective.
All that is heavenly is not heaven, heaven, by all account is earthly. Are you upset by how mundane it is? Does it tear you apart to see the heaven so earthlike? Don’t believe that the life is large? The life is little beyond belief. Are you upset by how brief it is? Does it tear you apart to see the life so least? Infinity is, in its way, the cosmic punishment of time. Now attractive is just the thing, to get me wondering if the infinity is all.
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Authority has let us down, so we stripped them of their duty and put the world in our own hands. Man’s obsession with exponential growth and discovery tells us to never cease, always look for the next best thing, the next new thing. Our innate drive for expansion will kill us, or will we kill each other over whether it’s true first? For this, perspective is insignificant compared to fact.
To die for blueberry muffins
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Getting tired of your routine breakfast of cereal or granola bars? These blueberry muffins are a perfect treat to switch up your mornings. This recipe makes about 12 muffins, but my family typically makes a double batch and uses extra large tins for big, café-style muffins! With the fluffy texture and cinnamon crumb topping, you’ll never need another blueberry muffin recipe!
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X Marks the Spot by XAVIER SANCHEZ
Humans are the most adaptable species, but what we call adapting Mother Nature calls manipulation. If humans vanished, she would prevail or perhaps fail (because of the damage we’ve done). This is all depending on perspective.
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1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease the muffin tins or line with muffin liners. For the muffin, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Then add the vegetable oil into a 1-cup measuring cup. Add the egg and the milk until the cup is filled. Then combine this with the flour mixture. Fold in the blueberries—it calls for 1 cup but feel free to add more! Then fill the muffin cups right to the top.
For the crumb topping, mix together the sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon with a fork. Add a generous amount to each muffin before baking. Bake for 2025 minutes, or until done. Once they’re done, enjoy with a tall glass of milk!
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‘X Marks the Spot’ is taking on its third year of restaurant reviews for The Lorian. To start this year off, I ventured down to the Millwork District of Dubuque on a cold fall night but was immediately warmed by some southern comfort. This was all thanks to the new Dubuque restaurant known as Southern Ego. Southern Ego is MasterChef Season Nine winner Gerron Hurt’s first restaurant. He wanted to open up his restaurant concept in smaller city to see how it does before launching it elsewhere. If successful, Hurt would love to bring the restaurant to other, larger cities across the United States. Hurt had a ribbon cutting ceremony for Southern Ego alongside the opening of The Comedy Bar on Thursday, Nov. 7. People were treated to samplings of Southern Ego menu items and other snacks. The following day, the restaurant opened to the public. The menu for Southern Ego is not complex and keeps things simple for the customer. They have five different sandwiches, four different sides, and two dessert options. I tried the ‘Blazin’ Bird’ which is Hurt’s take on the famous Nashville Hot Chicken. The sandwich consists of fried chicken tenderloins that were lightly fried and “cooked to perfection” before being tossed in their signature ‘Nashville Hot oil.’ The sandwich is then topped off with their horsey slaw and a few dill pickle chips. Unlike most Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich, Southern Ego’s is held together in a buttery crescent instead of white bread slices. Next time, I plan to try a few more items that are offered on the menu. I am interested in the ‘Goodness Gracious Turkey’ and the tater chips. The ‘Goodness Gracious Turkey’ is Southern Ego’s Kentucky Brown. Both are things I have yet to have but I do have faith that Chef Hurt will deliver after trying part of his menu. I am intrigued by the cornbread stuffing and cranberry dipping sauce that are features of the sandwich. I love cornbread in general and to have a sandwich that liking sounds delicious in a bath of cranberry sauce. The tater chips are potatoes sliced in chip shapes, fried, and then coated in some spices. I made the wrong decision and did not order these when I placed my order. I saw many satisfied customers try these and have made it a priority to try it next time I stop in. While eating, I was taking in everything the restaurant had to offer. It was nice to see MasterChef Hurt walking around and visiting with customers. He eventually made his way to me and we chatted about Southern Ego and he even asked to take a picture together. Before I left, he told me to “bring some friends down” the next time I dine. I give Southern Ego my stamp of approval and want all who read this to head down there and give it a try. Southern Ego is located at 333 E. 10th Street in Dubuque, IA. Their hours are Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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Movie Review:
“Harriet” an AMC film by JOSH VOGT staff writer
Harriet is a historical drama following the life and achievements of Harriet Tubman, a former slave that escaped only to return to free countless others from bondage. The movie stars Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman, or Minty as she is known before she reaches freedom, and the actress could not have been anyone else. Erivo brings a depth and an emotional energy to the character of Harriet that pulls you in, makes you forget you know the ending, and really brings the story to life. Her singing talents are used throughout the film to show how the slaves would use traditional songs as signals in order to orchestrate their escapes, and they are beautiful. The supporting cast of characters brings a life to this world, pulling the history off the page and giving you a deeper understanding of what life was like during their time. There is so much personality in each character, and they do not shy away from things that are potentially hard to hear or make you uncomfortable. The music of the film is moving, powerful, and excellently chosen for each moment, driving the scenes right into the audience. Erivo performs several songs in the soundtrack, all of which are hauntingly beautiful, absolutely inspiring, and moving all at once. This film was a cultural experience, and really brings the history of slavery back into the light as it always should be. It does an excellent job of putting you in their shoes and showing you how hard they had it, even after becoming free in Harriet’s case. This is something that everyone should see at least once, just to experience it. The movie opened Nov. 1, and can be seen at any AMC theater.
Music Review:
“Lose You To Love Me” by Selena Gomez by CELIA BALDERSTON staff writer
On Oct. 28, Selena Gomez’s new hit single, “Lose You To Love Me,” hit the charts. The first day this melancholic pop-song was released, it sat respectably at #15 on Billboard’s Top 100 songs list. During this past week, the song reached Billboard’s top spot at #1, making it Gomez’s first time at the billboard top 100 list. Selena Gomez is no stranger to songwriting. For the past 10 years, Gomez has been cowriting and producing albums, music videos, and singles. Before her solo career, Selena Gomez was the lead singer of the music group “Selena Gomez and the Scene”. In this music group, Gomez co-released 3 albums along with many singles. Before her music career, Gomez first appeared in media through the children’s show “Barney and Friends”. After playing smaller roles, she starred in the Disney Channel Original television show “Wizards of Waverly Place”, where she made many hit singles and starred in other television shows and Disney Channel movies. Since she left being an actress on Disney Channel, Gomez started to pour her and soul into writing music, which brings us to now. One of Selena Gomez’s newest singles, “Lose You To Love Me”, is a teaser song for her third studio album, which is anticipated to come out later this year. This new song is possibly about Gomez’s tumultuous relationship with long-time onand-off ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber. According to Gomez, the song was “inspired by many things that have happened in [her] life since releasing [her last album]”. Her intention for writing this song is for “people to feel hope and to know [that in tough situations, specifically break-ups, her listeners] will come out the other side stronger and a better version of [themselves]” (Genius.com). In this single about self-discovery, Selena Gomez paints a picture that many know all too well: what it feels like to fall “head-over-heels” in love with someone who you are not meant to be with. She talks about how captivating and gripping being in love is. The song, which has melancholic undertones, quickly turns and talks about betrayal from her former partner. Gomez portrays how many people in unhealthy relationships deny any issues that happen and continue on as if everything is fine. As Gomez describes, “you [need] to go into [love] blindly” and that may hurt you, after describing what an unhealthy and painful relationship feels like, she takes the bridge of the song to transition into how she (like many other people) ended the toxic relationship she was in so she could learn to love herself and explore who she is after the relationship ended. The song then describes how she tried her best to muddle through a rough situation, but the struggle made her a stronger person. This song is a triumphant ring in the topic of self-care and self-love. In interviews about the song, Gomez touches base on the dangerous and toxic world of self-love. Many people struggle with how they view themselves; this song is for those who have been hurt but have ultimately grown from that pain. Even if you do not enjoy Selena Gomez’s music, this blunt and truth-filled song is sure to strike a chord with anyone who listens to it. If you have time, sit down and listen. Good self-care is the root of joy and happiness and this song paints a great picture as to what sort of mistakes many make when it comes to interacting with others.
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Tips with Trish:
How to measure a “good time”
In this column by Tricia Borelli, director of Counseling Services, she answers questions from students about their emotional well-being while attending college. Send questions to: Ms. Borelli, Loras, Box 100, or e-mail tricia.borelli@loras.edu. All names will be kept confidential. by TRISH BORELLI Director of the Counseling Center
I had a student in my office recently who told me that she went out for her birthday and had a “pretty good time.” When I asked how she evaluates or measures a good time, she responded with “No one got lost. No one got sick. And no one ended the night, crying.” It got me thinking. Isn’t it interesting (or sad, rather) that we measure a good night or define a good time by the lack of something bad happening? It seems kind of backward to me. After much thought and lots of conversations with students, I have come to an unfortunate conclusion. Some students are just drinking too much. While I don’t condone underage drinking, I know it happens. I may even have some personal experience with it. This “Tips with Trish” is not going to lecture you about it not happening. What I do want to address is how and why it happens. Then I will give you my
two cents about preventing the above mentioned events. I may even encourage some ways to redefine a “good time.” First, while some drinking has to do with trying new things and having fun, it sometimes has to do with dealing with fears and insecurities or just managing the discomfort of interacting with others. Alcohol has been said to bring anxiety down so that it is easier to socialize. Some people claim to need it to loosen up or “de-stress”. Others have been watching their peers and adults in their life do it for years and just want to join in thinking they are entitled to their turn. While that was my quick take on why it happens, now let’s address the three above indicators that mark a good time. 1. One way to prevent someone from getting lost is to STAY WITH YOUR PACK! Talk to your friends ahead of time about staying together, having a meeting place, or checking in before changing the plan. Go out with people you trust and look out for each other. It’s simple as that. And along the lines of lost things, let’s briefly take a look at lost items while drinking an excess amount. I can’t tell you the number of times I hear students running up a tab when drinking too much and leaving their card at a bar never to see it again. Consider leaving your debit card at home. Take money out of the ATM before going out and keep spending to a limit. Make the decision about how much money to bring and how much to drink before you go out. Then stick to it! 2. As for not getting sick, keep in mind
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these things as healthy strategies for those who choose to drink: • Drink slowly. • Keep track of how many drinks you have. • Space drinks out over time i.e. one every hour or two. • Go to a party late or consider leaving early. • Avoid mixing energy/caffeinated beverages with alcohol. • Identify alternative activities to engage in besides solely partying. • Again, leave your debit card at home. • Avoid pre-partying or pregaming. • If you are committed to drinking less, talk to a friend about your plan to change your drinking behavior and get their support so when you are out, they have your back. Young adults have brains that are not fully developed yet. This makes it difficult to assess risks, plan ahead and see consequences clearly. Giving some thought to these things before going out is a great idea. Also, keep in mind that alcohol is a depressant. It slows down the brain and affects the body’s responses. You may take more risks and drink more than your body can keep up with and thus get sick when you thought you felt fine throughout the evening. 3. Regarding how to end the night without crying, here are my thoughts. High risk drinking can be described as four drinks on occasion for women
and five drinks on occasion for men (SAS-C, 2018). Major effects from high risk drinking include, but are not limited to, possible brain damage or death, high probability of accidents, and criminal behavior. And just a reminder, criminal behavior includes being the perpetrator of sexual assault because remember, one cannot consent to sex when intoxicated. Less severe but serious effects of drinking too much and ending up crying can include taking risks even when you “know better.” Some common ones I’ve seen in my office include being unfaithful to a significant other, fighting with a roommate, getting in a physical altercation with someone over something stupid. See me if you want a longer list. Even though young adults are past puberty, you may still be going through hormonal changes which increases the capacity for strong emotions and impulsive behavior. These things can lead to decisions that have big consequences when you add drinking to the mix. Bottom line, there are ways to have a good time without the above risks. Drink less. Be responsible. Be creative about ways to have fun so that you actually remember the fun. Go out with the plan to have a good time with the goal of being with friends and connecting with others. Hopefully evaluating a good evening will be dependent upon engaging with others in a positive way that you can recall the next day.
Signed, Trish
Friend of sinners by AMBER HAMM staff writer
“Oh Jesus, friend of sinners Open our eyes to the world at the end of our pointing fingers Let our hearts be led by mercy Help us reach with open hearts and open doors Oh Jesus, friend of sinners, break our hearts for what breaks yours” ~ Casting Crowns
What a beautiful song that the Casting Crowns has created. This is a wonderful way of telling people that no matter how bad they screw up or hurt someone, Jesus is always there. He is a friend in times of darkness and joy. So, let me ask you this: have you ever done something horrible that you don’t think even God could forgive you for? I have been there, yet when I ask the Lord for forgiveness, he tells me my sins are forgiven. Jesus is a forgiving father. In St. John chapter 8, he talks about how a woman was caught in adultery. During this time, if adulterers were exposed, the community would throw stones at them for punishment. This was the law of the people, not of Jesus. Jesus saw these men throwing stones, turned around and told these men,“All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!”–John 8:7 NLT. In other words, Jesus was telling these men they don’t have a right to judge her sin. Everyone sins, and it’s difficult to keep to the ten commandments, which are: 1. Thou shalt have no other gods before me 2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image 3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord’s name in Vain
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Keep the Sabbath day holy Honor thy father and thy mother Thou shalt not kill Thou shalt not commit adultery Thou shalt not steal Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor 10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife. (Exodus 20: 3-17 KJV). How many times do we break these commandments in a day? I, personally, break four out of ten commandments every day. I speak the Lord’s name in vain all the time. It’s so popular in our culture to say, “Oh, my God!” I didn’t think twice about it, until I read my bible and realized the third commandment was scowling before me. I also don’t always listen to what my parents ask of me or tell me what to do, which is the fourth commandment. I have such a hectic life style that I forget when they ask me to do something. When I break these commandments, does that make me a bad person in God’s eyes? The website, answers2prayer.org, states in an article, “If this were to be the case, none of us would be saved, as the Bible clearly says: Rom 3: 23 ‘For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God’.” In other words, we cannot live without sin. Sin is in our human nature, and the only one that can set us free of sin is Jesus. Casting Crowns thinks to us in their songs and concludes that we are all the friends of Jesus because we are sinners. Romans 3:24 states, “Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” If we ask Christ to forgive our sins, and have accepted him into our lives, then we can be free from all sin; then we can be like the woman that Jesus freed by saying, “Go and sin no more.” (St. John 8:11).
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by HARRIET SIEGRIST staff writer
As December draws nearer, finals week is creeping up on us. For some students, this is their first experience of college finals. If you’re unsure about how to study enough or be properly prepared, whether or not this is your first final, keep reading to help reduce the worries of finals and learn new studying tips.
1. Start early and don’t cram
The earlier you start, the more time you have to truly learn the material and ask for help if you need it. There’s a reason professors will tell you not to wait for the last minute. If you wait too long you can’t always get help and that’ll cost you points in the long run. Another perk of starting early is allowing yourself to do smaller doses everyday instead of all at once.
2. Create a study schedule
It can be hard to keep up with the chaos of college life when there’s an exam here and a presentation there. Along with everyday things, your schedule can fill up quickly. That is why it’s important to designate a time to study. When you have it set in your schedule you’ll be more likely to follow through. Without a set time you could forget and be up late trying to finish.
3. Stay well rested and take breaks
Don’t exhaust yourself, your health is important and being over tired is no way
to study and retain information. You’ll be at your best if you are well rested. As for breaks, you don’t want to overwhelm yourself. One way you could prevent that is by following the 20:5 rule. You study for 20 minutes and take 5 minutes off. You can adjust these numbers however you’d like to find what suits you best.
4. Ask questions
Again, the professor is there to help you. If you are confused about the material then ask a professor, SI instructor or someone in your class. Don’t be afraid of getting help, it’s better than being unsure.
5. Meet with your professor
On the basis of asking questions, go ahead and pop into your professor’s office hours or schedule a time to meet with them. They are a vital resource and hold office hours so that you can take advantage of your learning opportunities.
6. Create your own study guide
Not every professor will provide a study guide, so write your own. Having a sheet with all you need is a great and quick way to review the material.
7. Try out a group study session
Chances are you’re not the only student in your class who could benefit from a little extra help. Studying in groups is a great resource to bounce questions off each other and have a review session. Not only do you
benefit from working in a group, but so do your peers.
8. Teach others
A good way of knowing if you’ve mastered the material is if you’re able to teach it to others. So while you’re in a group study session why not each take a topic to master and teach it to one another?
9. Quiz yourself
Quizzing yourself is a great way to assess your knowledge. Being able to answer questions without having the material in front of you can provide an idea of where you’re at in terms of your knowledge on the topic.
10. Make it fun, try making a Quizlet
Make studying fun for yourself. A great resource is making a Quizlet. The website has multiple studying aids to help you out including matching, flashcards, and quizzes. You can find a website for whatever suits you.
11. Attend a review session
Finally, attend review sessions. If a class has an SI student, they’ll more than likely hold a review session. This is a great time to relearn information, ask questions, and see where you’re at. With all of these new tips on how to study, you’ll be mastering your material in no time and acing your exams, study smart Duhawks!
Added appeal to healthy lifestyles by MADDIE SMITH staff writer
With the holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to get caught up in the deliciousness of irresistible homemade food while putting exercise on the back burner. If you’re worried about how the holidays will affect your overall health and fitness, get ahead of it by trying out these apps. They will help you stay on track with your goals and provide access to healthful tips, stress management, exercise routines, and more. The best part is that all of these apps are free, so it won’t hurt to try out multiple to see which one works best for you. Your health is a priority, so download them to help manage your way through the holidays and everyday life (but don’t feel guilty for eating that piece of pie)!
1. MyFitnessPal
I’m sure most of you have heard of this app before or know people who use it because it’s an all-around great fitness resource. Matthews and Bay from Men’s Health consider it “one of the best food tracking apps available” because of its foolproof database that provides nutritional information for millions of different foods, brands, and even restaurant meals. After logging what you ate for the day, it will offer details on what you consumed, including your total macronutrients. Whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle, or simply maintain your fitness, this is a great app to take advantage of.
2. Runtastic
If jogging or biking is your go-to workout, then this app is perfect for you. It keeps track of your mileage and utilizes a GPS to record your route in real-time. It also allows you to set personalized goals and helps you achieve them. Additionally, with your account, these successes can even be shared with your friends. To top it off, Runtastic syncs with Apple Music so you’ll have tons of high-tempo playlists to choose from.
3. Asana Rebel: Yoga and Fitness
If you prefer meditation and yoga over hitting it hard at the gym, this is a great app for you. Though some people may think this type of exercise is ineffectual, it’s actually a great way to lose weight and tone your muscles while also relieving stress. This app is appropriate for all levels as it offers exercise plans geared toward your individual experience, habits, and goals. Another great feature of this app is that you receive two new workouts each day so you’ll never become bored with the same routine!
4. Couch to 5k Runner
This app is specified for running beginners as it offers all the support and advice they’ll need to get started. Sometimes, the hardest part of exercising is the motivation to get started and this app helps you do exactly that. As it says in the title, this app will get you off the couch and ease you into the workouts so, as Grainger from The Sports Edit states, “you can realistically work your way from a 15-minutes route to a 5k run.” Plus, your workouts are guided by inspirational
athletes and figures, including Olympian Michael Johnson and more.
5. Daily Workouts Fitness Trainer
As previously mentioned, a misconception of staying healthy is that you have to constantly go to the gym or run several miles; however, this app provides great workouts that can be done anywhere, including your own home, outside, hotel room, etc. This app provides effective workouts that target a specified goal or body part in just 5-30 minutes. The workouts are simple, and the app is easy to use. With Daily Workouts Fitness Trainer, you can fit in an efficient workout on your own terms.
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SPIRITUAL LIFE SCHEDULE THURSDAY – November 14 • Eucharistic Adoration (from 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Chapel) • Mindfulness Meditation (from 2:30-3 p.m. in the Interfaith Prayer Space, ACC 580) • Reconciliation (at 4:30 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel) • Daily Mass (at 5:15 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel) • Children of Abraham: Water - Springs of the Spirit (from 7-8:30 p.m. in Jansen Hall at Clarke University • Praise and Worship Adoration (from 9-10 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel • Night Prayer (at 10 p.m. in the 2nd floor lobby of Beckman Hall) FRIDAY – November 15 • Just Java (from 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the basement of the Peace and Justice House • Eucharistic Adoration (from 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Chapel • Daily Mass (at 11 a.m. in Christ the King Chapel • Holy Spirits and Biblical Brews, free food and fountain drinks (from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Pub) • Kinghts vs. Sems Basketball Game, admission is one canned good (at 7 p.m. in the Fieldhouse) • Better Together: Temple Beth El visit (from 7-8:30 p.m.) SATURDAY – November 16 • Daily Mass. “Who is God calling me to BE?” (at 8:30 a.m. in Christ King Chapel) • Better Together: First Congregational visit, lunch, and Mosque visit at the Tri-State Islamic Center (from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) SUNDAY – November 17 • Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast with all-you-can-eat pancakes for $5 (from 9-11:30 a.m. in the basement of the Church of the Nativity on Alta Vista) • Sunday Night Mass, with a special commissioning for the McKee TREC Trip (at 8 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel) • Sunday Night Social (immediately after Mass in Keane 11) MONDAY – November 18 • Eucharistic Adoration (from 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Chapel) • Reconciliation (at 4:30 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel) • Daily Mass (at 5:15 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel) • Night Prayer (at 10 p.m. in the 2nd floor lobby of Beckman) TUESDAY – November 19 • Eucharistic Adoration (from 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Chapel) • Reconciliation (at 4:30 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel) • Daily Mass (at 5:15 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel)
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Luther ends Loras soccer seasons Loras soccer’s American Rivers Conference Championship runs haulted by Luther
by JON QUINN
by JON QUINN
sports editor
sports editor
Sophomore forward Ryleigh O’Brien DUBUQUE, IA. – The Loras College led the Duhawks, scoring the first goal of women’s soccer team concluded their season the game in the 23rd minute. O’Brien was last Wednesday, Nov. 6, falling to the Luther assisted by first-year mid-fielder Payton College Norse in the semi-finals of the McDonnell, but the momentum didn’t American Rivers Conference Tournament. stop there. Both O’Brien and McDonnell worked The game was a snowy slugfest, as the weather did not cooperate with the together to assist junior forward Brynn competition taking place. Nonetheless, Jacobi to tack on another goal in the 31st both teams arrived on the snow-frosted minute. This would give Loras a 2-0 lead field ready to play. Loras led the score for the to finish the first half. Both teams battled majority of the game until Luther managed as the weather got worse and visibility was to score three goals between the 76-minute down to a mere half-mile during game play. mark and the 81-minute mark. It wasn’t until the 76th minute when As the game progressed, the weather worsened. The Duhawks came out as Luther’s Elizabeth De Prenger was able aggressively as possible, leading in shots to sneak a shot past Coble to get Luther (16-11) and corner kicks (5-3). Senior on the board. Loras attempted to work goalkeeper Michelle Loyo contributed a primarily on defense and Luther gave save, while senior goal keeper Kaylee Coble them what they wanted by going all offense, scoring another goal in the 77th tallied four during the ARC match-up. minute to equalize the score. After the back-to-back scores, Loras attempted to counter with several substitutions and three shots in the next five minutes. Howe ve r, Lut he r’s Hai l e y Sanchez launched the Norse to the front-runner as her goal put Luther up, 3-2, in the 81st minute. The Duhawks attempted to battle back, but their efforts were limited to nine minutes. The Norse were able to hold off Loras, securing the win 3-2. Early Monday afternoon, the team waited anxiously to see if they would receive a bid to the NCAA national tournament; photo by LORAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS however there was no such luck, First-year forward Abby Erikson works a corner and the women’s soccer team kick but is blocked by Luther’s goal keeper. The concluded their season 13-5. women’s team beat Luther earlier in the season 2-1.
DUBUQUE, IA. – On what was a chilly night last weekend, Luther snatched t h e A m e r i c an R ive rs C on fe re n c e Championship title from the Loras College men’s soccer team. The Duhawks lost to the Luther College Norse last Saturday, Nov. 9, with a final score of 2-1. The game was intense till the last minute with Luther scoring the game-winning goal in the 89th minute. Loras started out aggressively by taking several shots in the first half, but none of them slipped through. Luther was left to play defense for the majority of the first half, but were able to turn the possession a few times to go on the offensive. Both teams were playing high-level soccer in the first half and concluded the first half with no score. In the second half, Loras came out just as aggressive — if not more — than the first half, resulting in a goal by senior mid-fielder Kody Rife in the 49th minute. Loras worked to continue pressing offensively, but Luther was also able to maintain their aggressiveness and began putt i ng m ore an d m ore pressure on the Duhawks. Loras soon found themselves on the defensive side of the game, where a corner kick from the Norse led to a handball to favor Luther for a penalty kick. Luther’s Marcos Vila went up against senior goalkeeper photo by JON QUINN Jesse Buffington. The Rock Senior goal keeper Jesse Buffington makes a Bowl fell silent when Vila save in the American Rivers Championship game began his kick. Buffington against Luther College. Loras previously loss to quickly made his move and Luther earlier in the season 3-1.
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AEW (Wednesday, Nov. 6) As AEW geared up for “Full Gear,” their next paper view event, the unsung leader of the roster and management Cody, cut an inring promo discussing his world title match. If he is unsuccessful in his challenge at the world title, then Cody will never again challenge for the world title. The world champ would be in action later in the night though in an all-star tag team match-up. Chris Jericho (World Champion) joined forces with Sammy Guevara to take on “Hangman” Adam Page and Kenny Omega. Omega hit rebounded and hit a huge dive over the top rope to the floor, crashing onto Guevara. With omega down outside the ring, Jericho cracked Paige with his finishing move the “Judas Effect” to pick up the win. AEW now has beat NXT in the Wednesday Night Wars for the sixth week in a row, but this win was the closest yet. AEW’s gohome show for “Full Gear” brought clocked in at 822,000 viewers. Their viewership was up from last week’s 789,000 viewers. Traveling to Maryland for their paper view event, AEW will be live in the Baltimore State Farm Arena. One of the top matches to expect from this show includes the AEW three-way tag team championship match pitting the Lucha Bros vs. Private Party vs So Cal Uncensored. The Women’s Championship will also be on the line as the defending champion Riho takes on the challenger Emi Sakura. AEW has focused a lot on bringing in talent from Japan and non-United States companies, which has added a unique flair for the
women’s division. To cap off the night, Kenny Omega will meet Jon Moxley in an unsanctioned match. No Rules, no disqualifications, no boundaries, Moxley and Omega have reached a breaking point over the past weeks, and the hope is that their feud will finally be settled in Baltimore.
NXT (Wednesday, Nov. 6) Jumping channels, we switch to AEW’s direct competition NXT. Wednesday night saw a massive jump in viewership spiking 40% from last week. NXT clocked in at 813,000 viewers, narrowly losing to AEW’s 822,000. The “OC,” formerly known as “The Club,” consisting of AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson, debuted to announce their dominance over the black and yellow brand. Take over wouldn’t come easy though, NXT faithful Tommaso Ciampa took exception and invited out two other wrestlers to join him, Keith Lee and Matt Riddle. The six would do battle in the main event but would end in a no contest. NXT champion Adam Cole ran down to the ring super kicking AJ styles then knocking out Ciampa with the last shot. NXT is centrally pulling out all the stops to win the weekly ratings. The overflow of the story lines from Raw and Smackdown creates a more linked flow between all the shows, and incorporating more of the main roster wrestlers elevates the entire NXT roster to new levels. Smackdown (Friday, Nov. 8) The big dogs came to play this past Friday, Roman Reigns and Tyson Fury both appeared on the pre-tape episode of Smackdown. Smackdown broadcasted from Manchester England this week, which in some
blocked the penalty kick, but unfortunately, the ball bobbled loose, allowing Vila to quickly recharge and fire again, making the goal and leveling the score at 1. The teams continued to battle it out as the clock ran down. The game looked as though it would run into overtime, with both teams reaching a stalemate until the 89th minute. Right at the end of the game, Luther’s Ben Keller received a well-placed pass from Colin Hughes and managed a break-away to get a one on one with Buffington. Buffington tried to establish his spacing while reading Keller’s footwork. However, Keller was able to execute, finding the back corner of the goal. Now down one point, Loras attempted to battle back — starting as aggressive as possible, with a sole minute remaining in the game — but the Norse held them off to secure the NCAA bid into the DIII National Tournament.
circumstances can deflate viewership over the two-hour show, but maintained a 2.61 rating. Friday’s episode saw Tyson Fury, a Manchester native, return to Smackdown after beating Braun Strowman at Crown Jewel. Fury made the transition from boxing to professional wrestling recently and has garnered a lot of attention as his career kicks off. The two teased a team-up before turning and beating up the B team. Also in the show the newly crowned Universal champion “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt attacked Daniel Bryan which could mean a feud between the two for the Universal championship down the road. The show capped off with Roman Reigns and Baron Corbin meeting the main event. This match-up should have taken place last week, but due to travel issues, it was moved to Friday’s main event. Corbin won after interference from Dolph Ziggler and Rober Roode. Overall, Smackdown had a successful week in Machester and will travel back to the states this week, where they will emanate from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Other news The National Wrestling alliance aired another episode of NWA Powerrr, which has been picking up a lot of steam. National champion James Storm defended his championship against Colt Cabana. Cabana picked up with the win with a diving pinning combination. In the main event, Homicide and Eddie Kingston picked up the win versus the Dawsons.
Swim splits stream by HARRIET SIEGRIST sports writer
DUBUQUE, IA. – Coming back from tough losses last weekend in a triangular against Illinois Institute of Technology and Iowa Central Community College, the men’s (2-4), and women’s (1-4-1) swim and dive teams went into their Nov. 9 meet against Augustana College and Knox College ready to fight and win at their home pool. Both Duhawk teams split in the triangular and came back victorious against the Knox Prairie Fire, but suffered a loss against the Augustana Vikings. On the men’s side, the Duhawks defeated Knox, 40-123, while losing to Augustana, 16139. Looking at the women’s team results, they pulled off their first win of the season against Knox with a final score of 71-125, and lost 155-54 to Augustana. “This week, we came in swimming some different events than [what] we’ve been used to,” said junior Ben Fogarty about the meet, “but we all still swam really well, so I was really happy with everyone’s performance.” Despite only one overall win on the day – garnered by junior Sarah Shafer in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:16.63 – both sides put up great races and times after a tough week of training in the pool. To start off the meet, the 200 medley relay team of first-year Stephanie Hill, junior Cat Edahl, first-year Amber Forbort, continued on Page 11
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Total domination by CONNOR HALBMAIER sports writer
DUBUQUE, IA. – The No. 1 ranked Loras wrestling team plowed right through their opening season, pinning those who got in their way as they move into the rest of the season. The Duhawks’ victory over Buena Vista on Thursday, Nov. 7, marked their tenth win in a long streak. Many returning players opened up their season in this conference match. Junior Jake Hiles, weighing in at 125 pounds, took the first win for the team 160. Following Hiles’ lead, sophomore Zach Licht claimed the win for the 133 weight slot with a fall against his opponent. With a first period fall in 2:03, senior Clint Lembeck triumphed over his opponent at 141 pounds. Senior Brandon Murray, in an impressive feat, pinned his 157-pound opponent in under two minutes. At 165 pounds, senior Eddie Smith received a forfeit, bringing the overall score to 236. At 174 pounds, junior Jacob Krakow secured a fall in 1:56 over his opponent. First-year Shane Liegel, a newcomer to the team, won his debut at 184 pounds through a pin. Senior Guy Patron Jr. had a tough battle, getting taken down by his 197-pound opponent in the first period, but managed to come back to win by major decision 13-2. In the heavyweight class, first-year Wyatt Wriedt claimed the final victory of the night with a pin in 1:58, giving Loras its first triumph of the season with a score of 51-6. “It’s really too early to tell,” responded Head Coach T.J. Miller when asked how the start of the season compared to previous ones. “I think this team has the potential to be pretty good, but we need to keep working to get better. Our schedule is really tough this fall and I’m looking forward to seeing where we are.”
Following their strong opener, the Loras wrestling team traveled to Platteville, WI, on Saturday, Nov. 9, for the Super 8 Invitational. Of the Duhawks that competed in the tournament, three walked away as gold medalists. Sophomore Mason McMillen, competing in the 133 pound bracket, was the first victor. His journey to the top started with a bye in the first round. In the second round, his opponent from Platteville gave him a rough go of it, but he came out on top with a decision 7-4. In the semifinals, McMillen wrestled against Rink from North Central College. With a technical fall of 17-2, McMillen went on to the finals to face Mullen, who was also from North Central. It was another close match, fitting for the finale, but with a decision 8-5, McMillen claimed the gold medal. “Mason McMillen had a really great tournament,” said Coach Miller. “In that finals match, he wrestled really smart.” First-year Baylor Crigger, one of Loras’ representatives weighing in at 165 pounds, was the second first-place finisher. With a bye in the first round, Crigger’s first match of the tournament was against a wrestler from Chicago. The Duhawk claimed victory through a decision 4-3, and went on to claim another decision win over Dubuque’s Anderson in the semifinals. Chicago’s Britain was Crigger’s final opponent of the day. It was a heart pounding match, but the Duhawk narrowly claimed victory with a decision 4-3. “I didn’t bring a lot of freshman this year,” stated Coach Miller, “but Crigger proved that he could handle it. He looked really good in his matches.” The final gold medalist, Patron Jr., was the sole Duhawk representative in the 197 weight bracket. Patron Jr. received a bye
in the first round, allowing him to move on to compete against a North Central wrestler. The Duhawk won with a decision 8-2, and went on face off against Dubuque’s Rackouski. A fall in 2:31 granted Patron Jr. access to the finals, where his last opponent was North Central’s Bergen. In a close bout, Patron Jr. took the gold medal with a decision 3-1. “Patron didn’t wrestle all that well,” admitted Coach Miller, “but he still came away with the win and his fourth Super 8 title.” During the tournament, several other Duhawks claimed spots in the top-three of their brackets. Senior Matt Randone, senior Kirk Mommsen, first-year Shane Liegel, and Wriedt all placed second at their respective weights. Sophomore Zeke Smith and junior Slade Sifuentes took third place in their brackets. “Overall, I thought a lot of the guys wrestled hard,” said C oach Miller. “Obviously the champions stick out to me, but even those guys really need to improve for the rest of the season.” All in all, it was a strong start for the Loras wrestling team with one conference win and three named champions at the Super 8. Next up on their schedule is the Luther Open in Decorah, IA, which starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Successful home opener
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Four different Duhawks s core d in double f igures. Mc G o w e n l e a d t h e t e a m with 18 points, grabbed four rebounds, and assisted three baskets. Boyd finished with 12 points and six rebounds. Navigato made the most of his time on the court. He finished 16 points in only 12 minutes of play. Kolinski scored 17 points and was a perfect 6 for 6 from the field which included four made three pointers, only missing one free throw the
whole night. It was a full team effort on the Lillis court as 17 different Duhawks made it into the game. Their bench contributed a w h oppi ng 5 7 p oi nt s i n Friday’s win. Duhawks basketball alum and current assistant coach Danny Quinn to ok to s o c i a l me d i a af te r t he game. He tweeted, “1 down and feels great to be back!! #duhawksrising.” Loras is at home on Friday, Nov. 15 against Blackburn photo by XAVIER SANCHEZ College. This Loras Tip-Off Classic match-up starts at 8 Senior guard JT Ford drive past Concordia University of Chicago’s defense fo a layup in the first half. The team’s p.m.. next home game is tomorrow at 8pm.
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and junior Harriet Siegrist placed third with a time of 2:08.84, just outtouching the Prairie Fire by .45th of a second, who came in at 2:09.29. The men’s 200-yard medley relay team of juniors John Lynch and Tim LaGrange, first-year Chris Grunke, and sophomore Cole Rabedeaux also placed third in their heat in 1:53.45. Going into the 1000-yard freestyle, first-year Annette Volkova placed third in a tough field, touching at 12:14.24. In the women’s 200-yard freestyle Siegrist finished third at 2:31.47 and on the men’s side sophomore Jacob Priewe finished fifth in 2:14.32. In the 50-yard freestyle Shafer took second with 25.82, and Lynch took fourth in 24.75. The first year duo of Kinsey Bogen and Forbort went 3 and 4 in the 200-yard IM with 2:32.41 and 2:34.75. First year Charlie Holmes was able to clinch fifth in his IM race at 2:25.74. Looking towards the 200-yard butterfly, Lynch claimed silver followed right behind by first year Zach Nelson who took bronze in times of 2:07.55 and 2:08.74. In the women’s 100-yard freestyle four Duhawks followed each other taking second, third, fourth, and fifth. Bogen went 59.54, followed by first year Nina Schiro with 1:00.40, .07 of a second later Forbort touched in at 1:00.47, and sophomore Alex Nesset finished close behind at 1:02.00. Looking at the men’s side, junior AJ Gainer claimed silver in a time of 54.99. In the men’s 200-yard backstroke, a time of 2:24.31 was good for fifth, claimed by Fogarty. Volkova came back again for the 500-yard free style placing third – just missing second place by .30 of a second – with a time of 6:00.77. On the men’s side, three Duhawks followed each other, claiming second, third and fourth. Lagrange touched in 5:45.22, followed by Gainer at 5:48.71, and Grunke at 5:52.91. Coming back for the 200yard breaststroke, Siegrist took fourth, touching at 3:22.20. In the men’s heat, the sophomores reigned with Priewe and Rabedeaux going 2:52.79 and 2:55.81, respectively, which was good enough for third and fourth place. In the final event of the day, the 200-yard freestyle relay team of Shafer, Bogen, Nesset, and Schiro placed second at 1:45.78 while the men’s team of Holmes, Gainer, Fogarty, and Nelson claimed third place with a time of 1:39.62 Following this meet, the Duhawks will have an off-week before heading down to Indianola on Friday, Nov. 22 to face Simpson College, followed by a meet against Grinnell at their pool the next day, Saturday, Nov. 23. For full meet results visit Duhawks.com.
Women hungry for another historic season
by XAVIER SANCHEZ sports writer
DUBUQUE, IA. – Last season, the Loras Women’s Basketball team arguably had their best season under the leadership of head coach Justin Heinzen. The Duhawks won 22 games, came in 2nd in the American Rivers Conference, and earned their first atlarge bid to make the NCAA tournament. It was a season for the history books for sure, but these Duhawks were still hungry. After about 250 days since their season ending loss to the DePauw Tigers, Loras was ready to get back to work and win some games. Saturday, Nov. 9, the Loras College Duhawks took down the Elmhurst Bluejays 94-59. “To start off the season with a win is a great, especially after losing our last game last year against Depauw. We wanted nothing more than to be back on the floor as
a team,” said sophomore hooper Jaime Ryan. Duhawks were down by two early in the game but not for long. Junior Marissa Schroeder made a layup to tie the game 7-7 which sparked a 10-0 run by the team. Bluejays fought back and brought the game within two points. The Duhawks stretched it back out by going on another 10-0 run to cap off the final 2:21 second in the first quarter. Duhawks led 25-13. A layup by senior Macenzie Kraemer at the 8:26 mark gave the Duhawks their biggest lead in the first half of 15 points. Bluejays would not quit as they kept trying to dig themselves out of the hole. They got within eight points but Kraemer capped off the first half with a buzzer beater to push the lead to 10 points. Duhawks still lead 44-34. Third quarter was similar, as the Bluejays were looking to make runs of their own. But
the Duhawks outscored their opponent by seven by the end of the quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Duhawks held a 65-48 lead but quickly brought it up. At the sound of the buzzer, Loras remains on top with a 94-59 victory over Elmhurst. The Duhawks advance to 7-0 against the Bluejays. Their 35-point margin of victory was their largest in their matchup history. Kraemer lead the Duhawks with 25 points and five steals. She was 9 for 12 on field goals including three made three’s and a perfect 4 for 4 from the free-throw line. She was one of four Duhawks in double figures. The others include Schroeder with 16 points, senior Kari Fitzpatrick with 15, and junior Courtney Schnoor with 11 points. Heinzen utilized his bench by getting 16 different Duhawks in the game on Saturday. Heinzen spoke about the importance of the
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bench presence both on and off the court. “The bench holds a lot of potential this year,” he said. They contributed 31 points. Ryan adds, “our bench has a huge impact on the game. We pride our bench on the way they stay active throughout the game with cheering and helping those on the court see what they otherwise wouldn’t during the game.” It’s a long season but nothing amounts to being able to come home with a victory. “We went into the game with energy, and came out on top. It was a great start and sets precedent for how we want our season to go,” said Ryan. The Duhawks play next on Friday, Nov. 15 against the Washington University (Mo.) Bears. This game is not only their season kick off, but also the Loras Tip-Off Classic. Tip off is at 6 p.m..
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Duhawks clamp up Simpson in win
Volleyball ends season in thriller by MADISON DOUBEK sports writer
photo by LORAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS
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Simpson College scoring 14 unanswered points in the first fifteen minutes of the game. However, in typical Duhawk fashion, the Loras players found their stride and began to pressure the Simpson Stormy. “I felt pretty confident that we were going to do well, based off our week of practice,” said sophomore wide receiver Kabryn Cook. “We knew that Simpson was going to be a tough opponent for us.” The first big victory for the Duhawks in the game was a forced fumble from senior defensive back Brandon Ahlgrim and a swift recovery by senior DB Brett Matye. This was all the team needed to find their stride and begin their domination on the field. Once the Duhawks were in possession of the ball, Sigwarth took charge and moved the offensive line down the field. In a moment of suspense, Sigwarth’s 12yard rush was met with Stormy resistance, knocking the ball loose. Fortunately, senior offensive lineman Dylan Connolly recovered the ball, keeping possession out of Stormy hands. Following this close call, first-year Ty Bausch ran for a touchdown and junior kicker Nicolas Farfan secured the subsequent field goal. T h e S i mp s on St or my re s p on d e d immediately, putting one of their players
in the end-zone, but missed the field goal. However, this score still put the Stormy ahead: 20-7. The Duhawks responded immediately and scored in the following play, with 5:49 left in the half. Another fumble by the Simpson Stormy, and junior linebacker Brett McWilliams quickly snatched up the ball for a Duhawk possession. Shortly after this recovery, with a whole new set of downs at the 22-yard line, Sigwarth found junior Mike McDevitt in the end-zone for yet another touchdown. Farfan secured the extra point and Loras finally took the lead, 21-20, right before halftime. Before time ran out in the first half, the Simpson Stormy attempted a 43yard field goal but did not make the kick. This sent the Duhawks back into the locker room with their spirits high and ready to dominate again in the second half. Once the second half started up again, the Simpson Stormy had seen all the points they would garner in the game, but the Duhawks were not done yet. Farfan kicked and secured a field goal with a few minutes left to go in the third quarter, bumping the score to 31-20. Following this field goal was yet another touchdown by Sigwarth, who found Cook down-field for a 34-yard completion and set up a first down to the goal, which the Duhawks managed easily. This bumped the Duhawks’ lead even higher to what would be the final score
of the game: 38-20. For the remainder of the game, neither team scored as the Loras defense held the Stormy at bay. “Our biggest asset this season has to be our defense,” Sigwarth said. “They have come up big in some games when we needed them.” This was the Duhawks’ third straight win against Simpson, after a loss in 2015 which marked the end of a 41-game win streak against the Stormy. The final game of the Duhawks’ 2019 season will take place against Wartburg College on Nov. 16. “All of the pressure is on Wartburg next week,” Sigwarth said. “They need to win to have a shot at winning conference. We can show up to Waverly and play loose and confident, knowing all the pressure is on them.” Both football and cross country compete in Waverly, IA, on Nov. 16, with cross country beginning at 11 a.m. and football kicking off at 1 p.m.. Be sure to catch both teams on this final guaranteed day of their respective seasons.
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D U B U Q U E , IA . – T h e w o m e n’s volleyball season came to a dramatic end Thursday, Nov. 7. They battled it out in five sets with University of Dubuque in the American Rivers Conference Semifinal. Dubuque ended up taking the first two sets of the match, 25-18 and 25-14. After those two sets, many teams would have given in but the Duhawks were not ready to end it there. They battled back and won the next two sets with help from seniors Abby Allgeyer, who had 14 kills on the day, and Kayla Kinney, with 9 kills. Not only was the Duhawks offense on point, but their defense was there to back it up. Junior Jackie Alberto had 5 blocks throughout the match and when Alberto was not able to get a block, Sophomore Krystal Tranel had her back with 35 digs. However, the Duhawks ended falling 2 points shy of moving onto the Conference Championship, losing in the 5 set 16-14. Despite a heartbreaking end to their season, the Duhawks have nothing to hang their heads about. They finished the season with a 19-9 record, going 6-2 in the American Rivers Conference, finishing as the runner-up. They also saw five studentathletes named to the All-Conference team, Kinney, Alberto, Tranel, and seniors Jessalyn Roling, and Kelly Boge. Not only were the players recognized but so were the Loras coaches, earning Coaching Staff of the Year. They also broke many single season and career records this season. Kinney leaves her mark on the program by having the second most kills in Duhawk volleyball history with 323 in a single season, and 728 career kills. The Duhawks are also looking to break more records in the future with Sophomore Moira Mixan already at 79 services aces in her career, and 59 in a single season. Mixan is looking to break her own records in the coming years. The Duhawks are looking forward to building on their successful season for next year, and working hard in the off season.
Bears ride rebound momentum
Chicago Bears dominate in a must-win game against the Detroit Lions as they aim their sights towards the playoffs by XAVIER SANCHEZ sports writer
CHICAGO, IL. – Heading into the 100th season of the National Football League (NFL), the Chicago Bears were looking to be at the top of the rankings. However, the season has not turned out the way the Bears were hoping, as they have already suffered more losses than their previous 2018 season. Now, they must claw their way back to have any thought of making the playoffs. Sunday, Nov. 10, the Bears did just that with a much needed 20-13 win against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Soldier Field was packed with hungr y fans salivating for a victory after seeing three straight losses. The game began like every other week: a struggle to score on offense and fans booing. Chicago punted on their first four drives to start the game as they ran 15 plays
for only 20 yards. Their fifth drive had fans thinking they were seeing flashbacks to a much simpler time. Mitchell Trubisky lead the Bears downfield going eighty yards on 10 plays. It concluded with Ben Braunecker’s first career touchdown. Bears held the 6-7 lead at the half. Bears were not done yet. To open up the second half, Trubisky on a 2nd and 7 floated a pass to Allen Robinson to move up 33 yards before being tackled. A few plays later, Trubisky threw a complete pass to Tarik “The Human Joystick” Cohen for a nine-yard reception and another Bears touchdown. Kicker Eddie Pineiro could not convert the PAT, giving the Bears only a 6-13 lead. A 2019 B ears game is not complete without a notable play from one of the members of
the Bears’ defense. On the third play of the Lions first drive of the second half, linebacker Nick Kwiatkowski intercepted Jeff Driskell’s pass to Kenny Golladay. This was Kwiatkowski’s first career interception. Driskell was a last-minute substitution for Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford after he was ruled inactive with hip and back injuries. Stafford snapped his 136-consecutive-starts streak, which began in 2010. Next, the B ears did the unt hinkable and p er for med three straight offensive drives and scored a touchdown. With g re at f ield p oss ession f rom Kwiatkowski’s interception, it only took three plays to go 25 yards. First one, Taylor Gabriel made no ground – actually falling back a yard – but would bounce back on the third play. Trubisky hit Gabriel in the end-zone for the
24-yard touchdown reception to put the Bears up 19-13. Pineiro’s extra point extended the lead to 20-13. Lions answered back in the fourth quarter with a Galloday touchdown with 5:53 left in the game. They had two more possessions in those final five minutes; howe ver, t he f ina l Lions’ drive fell short as Driskell overthrew Marvin Jones on a 4th and 7 in Chicago territory. Either way, a score would not have counted because it was ruled an illegal forward pass penalty. Bears become victorious when the clock expired, with a 20-13 victory at Soldier Field. They move to 2-3 at home this season and push into third place in the NFC North standings. Trubisky finished the day going 16 for 23 for 173 yards a n d 3 t o u c h d ow n s . R o o k i e David Montgomer y lead the
team rushing yards with his 60 yards on 17 carries. Despite no touchdowns, Allen Robinson carried the offense downfield. He led the team with 86 yards on 6 receptions. Nick Kwiatkowski also deserves recognition for his contributions on defense on Sunday afternoon. He was second in tackles with 10 (one behind Roquan Smith’s 11), but led the team with nine solo tackles. He also had a sack, a tackle for a loss, and a huge thirdquarter interception. The Chicago Bears are now 4-5 with seven games left in the season, leaving the team with plenty of time to push for the playoffs. This is especially true as three of those seven games are against divisional opponents. Bear play next on Sunday, Nov. 17 in Los Angeles against the Rams.