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Rise of the Phoenix Theaters The politics of Loras parking
by Brennan Pivnicka | staff writer
The newly-established local branch of Phoenix Theaters is now open at Kennedy Mall. Operating out of the same location as the recently-defunct Mindframe Theaters, which went out of business this past January, it is one of a small chain of independently owned theaters originating in Michigan, and the first in Iowa. Despite having only a few months between the closing of Mindframe and the recent grand opening, the movie complex has been completely renovated. The marquee has been repainted and outfitted with a new sign, and the outside area around the old ticket window is now enclosed to form an outer foyer. The inner lobby has new carpeting and an updated snack counter, complete with overhead screens showing movie times. Continuing the tradition of Mindframe, alcohol will be available for purchase, a first for Phoenix Theaters. The lobby also features the curious addition of an automated player piano, which provides music and novelty for arriving patrons. The six individual theaters have also received a makeover, most noticeably in the seating department. Each auditorium has been furnished with brand-new padded reclining seats. True to their name, these seats can be adjusted to several positions, and are also heated, sacrificing high quantity for high quality. The complex’s two Ovation Auditoriums, which are a good deal larger than the others, feature 135 seats apiece, while the regular theaters have roughly 75 seats each. The movie screens have been updated as well, and new Christie digital projectors have been installed. Klipsch speakers
by ashley pudil | executive editor
photo by MARIA TEETS
A new branch of Phoenix Theaters is now open at Kennedy Mall featuring reclining seats with new padding in place of Mindframe Theaters, which closed January. are used to produce maximum-efficient film audio. “Though it won’t be quite the same, (the Phoenix) looks really updated and new compared to Mindframe,” said senior Katie Tooze. “I'm looking forward to seeing a movie there sometime soon. It'll be a nice addition to the Kennedy Mall.”
Matinee prices at Phoenix are currently $5 per ticket, with after-6 p.m. prices at $8.75 for general admission and $6 for senior citizens and children under 12 years old. Tickets are available in advance online. Extended show times run daily.
Hockey club is as smooth as ice by Erin Peters | staff writer
Although there is not an official hockey team at Loras College, 12 times a school year, students can come and cheer on their fellow Duhawks in uniform as the Hockey Club play their games to put their practiced skills to the test. The Loras College Hockey Club is one of Loras’ many inclusive organizations on campus. The club is open to all Loras students, regardless of prior experience or gender. Not only is the club a great way to make new friends, it is also a way to connect with Loras alumni and faculty. The club has had a rich history of students past and present suiting up and trying their hand at a sport they otherwise may not have the opportunity to try. The team plays 12 games in their season, lasting from October to February. Dr. Roman Ciapalo has been faculty advisor for the club since 1982. “If you love playing hockey and want to be a member of a welcoming and supportive team, then come join us. Our goal is to have fun playing hockey and to learn a few things about loyalty, courage, teamwork, and friendship along the way,” said Ciapalo. The hockey club is a diverse group of students who all share in their goals of having fun and If you love playing hockey enjoying the and want to be a member of a sport. welcoming and supportive team, “This gave me a fun way to do so then come join us. Our goal is to without requiring have fun playing hockey and a lot of prior skill. to learn a few things about It was also a fun loyalty, courage, teamwork, way for me to stay physically in and friendship along the way shape,” said team Dr. Roman Ciapalo member Brynn Faculty advisor for club Jacobi. The hockey club plays at Dubuque’s Mystique Community Ice Center, home of the Fighting Saints. All games are open to the public, so even if you aren’t looking to play, you can still come out and support our Duhawks. If only a few of the games can be made, be sure not to miss the alumni
matches. The first alumni game is held during homecoming weekend every year. This is a great way to meet former Duhawks, whether on the ice or in the bleachers. The second alumni game is the season-ender, played in Chicago. Ciapalo says that these matches are the best part of the season. “My extra favorite times are the two alumni games that we play each year … because I get to see our current team interact with our hockey alumni, who love to meet our players and reminisce about their days playing hockey at Loras,” Ciapalo said. For all those inter-
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sharp. While this year’s season has ended, look for them in the fall semester and watch for their game schedule.
Homework, essays and exams are a few stressors that any student or faculty member at Loras experiences throughout the course of a week. However, there is another thing that over 100 students and faculty members are worried about outside of the classroom: finding a parking spot. Parking at Loras is one of the most talked about topics on campus at any given time of year. According to the Loras College Student Handbook, “The College does not guarantee parking spaces by sale of a permit. Parking is always on an ’as available’ basis. Using vehicles and parking at Loras is a privilege, not a right.” A standard parking pass runs a cost of $100 for students if they choose A vast majority to buy the of responders, pass for both regardless of semesters, although there whether or not are other pass they have a options for secar on campus, mester-long identified one terms and visitors. Faculty parking lot and staff memas having the bers do not most problems: have to pay for a parking pass the Hoffmann but still need parking lot, to fill out the which not only information about their has spots for vehicles. Defaculty and spite this fact staff but also a vast majority of students, students living faculty and in Beckman staff believe Hall, Binz that parking regulations on Hall, and even campus need the Lynchto be revisited. McCarthy To gage opinions about Apartments. the current parking situation in general, 174 members of the Loras community responded to a survey sent by The Lorian. Most of the responses came from faculty and staff at 26.4 percent, followed by juniors at 24.1 percent, seniors at 18.4 percent, first-years at 17.2 percent and sophomores at 13.8 percent. 162 responders answered yes to having a car on campus, accounting for 93.2 percent of total responses. A vast majority of responders, regardless of whether or not they have a car on campus, identified one parking lot as having the most problems: the Hoffmann parking lot, which not only has spots for faculty and staff but also students living in Beckman Hall, Binz Hall, and even the Lynch-McCarthy Apartments. “Hoffmann has a limited amount of parking for the amount of people who work and have class there,” one Loras senior said. “Having that parking that flows into the lots for Beckman and Binz makes it even more confusing as to where students can and cannot park.” Of the total number of student responders 43.5 percent live on lower campus and use the same lower lot to park their cars, thus making the situation even more crowded. This contributed to the 74.4 percent of responders who do not feel there is enough parking on campus. Many students find themselves being ticketed in a faculty parking spot at any hour of the day. continued on page 2