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August 21, 2014 — Vol. 93, Special Edition
New, returning students: Welcome It is a pleasure to welcome all of you to Loras College! Whether you are a first year, graduate or transfer student, I hope you’ll find Loras to be as productive and enjoyable environment as countless numbers of alumni can testify in years past. As Iowa’s 1st college, Loras just concluded its 175th anniversary celebration. While we are proud of our great history and wonderful tradition, we strive to constantly improve and provide the very best opportunities so that you can have an outstanding educational experience and successfully “launch” in to a fulfilling life. Loras continues to garner strong national recognition which further increases the value of the degree you’ll work toward receiving.
President Jim Collins
•Money Magazine just named Loras as one of America’s best colleges and factored numerous metrics in making the designation – academic quality, graduation rate, career placement, cost of attendance,
• Our Media Studies, Sports Management, Accounting, Dance Marathon and Intercollegiate Athletic programs, among many others, regularly garner top national honors. All of these accolades and many more feats are really a function of the powerful combination of a few key attributes: • Loras provides a community which is supportive and encourages students to pursue their passion while stretching their capacities to learn and grow • Students take their education seriously and are actively involved in representing Loras well while serving the needs of others • Faculty and staff are deeply dedicated and committed toward student success even if it means
etc. • The President’s Honor Roll consistently recognizes Loras with distinction for the extraordinary commitment our students, staff and faculty make toward service and civic engagement
encouraging you to work harder, widening your interests or stretching your perspectives The Loras community and I look forward to getting to know you personally. We will support you throughout your time at Loras and beyond. We ask that you take your education seriously, honor the virtues you have been taught to date, make daily prayer a priority and get involved immediately in something that connects you with others. The opportunities at Loras are endless. It is your responsibility to seek them out. May these be the best years of your life! God bless, James E. Collins ‘84 Loras College President
Cultivating culture on campus KLCR
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by LIZ AVINA | L.I.S.A.
The Loras Intercultural Student Association, better known on campus as L.I.S.A, is a student-led organization that embraces individuality in a cultural sense and creates many events that exposing the Loras community to unity through culture. “L.I.S.A. has been a great way to both share my culture and learn about others’. Living in the melting pot that the U.S. represents, it is essential that all of us understand and respect each other’s beliefs, and this is our mission,” said sophomore Laura Bohorquez Duque. Throughout the school year, L.I.S.A brings the Loras and Dubuque-area community together through various events that are centered on the appreciation of culture and unity through diversity. Events include the Cultural Fiesta, Intercultural Dinner, the Festival of Lights in December and the end-of-the-year BBQ. “The organization works and collaborates with other student and community organizations to bring a deeper appreciation, recognize and learn more about celebrations that are important to note,” said current senior L.I.S.A president Yvette Bahena. Such organizations on campus include B.S.U, Paideia, CEL, I.P.O, Campus Ministry and many more. Collaborating with various organizations allows L.I.S.A to “network” and to create better events every year. Besides organizing cultural events, L.I.S.A also creates a diverse and supportive family away from home. Students from
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by STEPHANIE LAGRANT| KLCR
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Staff and student leaders celebrate after a successful L.I.S.A. event on campus. different backgrounds, ethnicities and religions are all part of the L.I.S.A and contribute to the growing success of the club. “L.I.S.A. has truly been a home away from home. Without them, I would have struggled more in my first year of attending Loras College. Every member has given me helpful advice in some way, shape or form, and I am truly grateful for that. This is truly an organization that prioritizes creating a family than anything else,”
said junior Luis Sanchez. First-year students are encouraged to contact the L.I.S.A e-board members and attend L.I.S.A events throughout the school year. If anyone would like information about the organization, contact Yvette Bahena at Yvette.Bahena@loras.edu or stop by the IPO on the fifth floor of the ACC. Important dates to remember are: • Sept. 14, 2014: First L.I.S.A meeting • Nov. 3, 2014: Cultural Fiesta • March 5, 2015: International Dinner
The Lorian offers students an opportunity to earn money, gain valuable experience and improve their chances of landing a good job directly out of college. If any of that appeals to you, we want you! The Lorian is currently hiring for these positions for the 2014-2015: • Assistant editors • Staff writers • Photographers
• Opinion columnists • Democratic columnist • Copy editors
Work done as a first-year leads to paid priority work starting your sophomore year. No previous experience is required. Look for us at Campus Fest and for details on our first meeting in September.
For more information, contact Colin.Halbmaier@loras.edu or Mary.Agnoli@loras.edu.
The last time KLCR, Loras’ student-run radio station was on the air, LMFAO were still relevant. That is, until a new executive board gave the station a much-needed creative overhaul and rebuild during the 2013-2014 school year. KLCR returned to the airwaves and that was only the beginning. KLCR is looking to have an even bigger presence on campus this coming school year. The station hopes to have some of its own events this year, including giveaways, contests, and a concert or two. They also enjoy working with other organizations, which resulted in the opportunity to interview Springfest performer, Dustin Lynch, prior to his concert in May. KLCR offers several opportunities for interested students. DJs can host their own shows in any genre, whether that be music, talk, sports, or something entirely different. CD reviewers have the chance to share how they really feel about the new Lana Del Rey album and can check out a random disc from the vast KLCR music library. For students aiming for a larger role with KLCR, the station offers select executive board positions for which they may apply. KLCR encourages interested students to get involved, offering both large and small jobs that work well around busy schedules. Regardless of age, major, or interests, KLCR offers something for everybody. “I’m hoping that we can get more students involved in KLCR since I feel we have so much to offer to Loras students,” said co-station manager, Stephanie Benic. “I feel very proud and accomplished that our little team has done all this work to get KLCR back on the map.” For more information and to contact an e-board member, visit loras. edu/klcr or like the Loras KLCR Facebook page.