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Loras’ digital design program faces new future

by MARY AGNOLI| co-executive editor

On Monday, Mar. 31, Loras’ Academic Council came to the conclusion that Art and Digital design would no longer be offered as a major on campus.

Although this may seem like a sudden decision to the student body, in actuality this is the result of a long-term discussion as well as several attempts to reform the program as a whole.

“These are not rushed decisions,” said Dr. Cheryl Jacobsen, provost and academic dean.

“Because there are a lot of lives that are affected. It’s not a fast process.”

“All programs, majors in other words, go under periodic program review,” said Jacobsen. “And generally it’s on a seven year cycle; we try to keep it fairly regular.”

Several results can occur due to these reviews.

“Usually it’s a revision to a curriculum,” said Jacobsen. “So it is more timely, up to date, or more appealing to students.”

The Art and Digital Design major, previously known as Integrated Visual Arts, underwent one other program review and two curricular revisions during its 10 year presence at Loras.

From its creation, the major was meant to

retain the traditional art major, while integrating it with emerging technology as well as graphic arts. Across the board, Loras faculty and staff worked to pull all of these components together into a single major.

“Hypothetically, this all should have worked,” said Jacobsen. “But what was becoming clear, unfortunately, for some time now…is that while there were pretty good initial enrollments, for whatever reason students didn’t persist in the major.”

However, there are current majors in this discipline who were upset to learn of the fate of their program.

“It has provided us with the skills to be graphic designers and creative leaders in our respective organizations, and has promoted a different outlook of how we can excite and inspire others with the talents we’ve been given,” said senior art and digital design major Brie Pumilia. “I think that this will be a great loss to Loras College.”

For Jacobsen and the Academic Council, though, the question was not that the skills cultivated in the major were invaluable.

“The question was, ‘what if anything, can be done to make it a viable program,’” said Jacobsen.

Due to the consistently decreasing gradu-

ating class sizes and the lack of courses that overlap with other disciplines or fall under general education requirements, this viability has fallen short.

“There are other majors on campus which graduate in small numbers,” said Jacobsen.

“For example, chemistry, computer science, or mathematics, but the difference is that for all of those areas, they have large classes… because they are fully in general education or they are courses that serve multiple disciplines ... It’s always a balancing thing for a major; it’s like a scale. If you’re heavier on the major you may be lighter on general education courses, or vice versa.”

The program review, which was initiated last October, was meant to access these issues. However, the resulting proposition from the faculty did not address all of the previously stated issues.

“They proposed another revision to the major, but in conversation there wasn’t any surety,” said Jacobsen. “Some of the same problems were still there.”

However, Jacobsen and the Academic Council are optimistic about the retainment of the skills found in the Art and Digital Design major. In fact, they look forward to combining it into another creative major:

‘Don’t Get Robbed’ talks reflect tone of Lenten season Last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, Loras hosted a series of Lenten reflections delivered by faith leaders on campus “How many of you are in love?” asked spiritual life intern Nathaniel Gee to a crowd of intrigued college students last Wednesday night in Christ the King Chapel. A fair amount raised their hands, not without hesitation. Gee then proceeded to point out the fact that some students’ hands were not raised.

“Now, we often associated the word with romantic love,” Gee said. “But it’s more than that. We often miss the deeper loves.”

He then explained the aspect of familial love, love between friends, and most of all: God’s love for us.

“Now, let me ask again,” Gee said. “How many of you are in love?” Nearly everyone raised their hand.

Love was the topic of one of three spiritual talks for the Don’t Get Robbed nights last Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This Lenten Mission was an opportunity to reflect on three different topics: life, love, and peace.

After each presentation of the night, there was a spiritual event: praise and worship Adoration on Tuesday, Mass on Wednesday, and Reconciliation on Thursday. They were all opportunities for spiritual renewal, which is perfect for the Lenten season of reflection and prayer.

The “Don’t Get Robbed of Life” talk was given by Mary Vercollone and Shaun Clyncke, two FOCUS missionaries at Loras College.

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We come to know God more deeply through prayer, so we come to know ourselves.

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FOCUS missionary on campus

photo by KATHERINE EDWARDS

Spiritual Life intern, Nathaniel Gee, gave the second talk in the “Don’t Get Robbed” Lenten reflection on campus last week. His piece specifically focused on the topic of “love” and emphasized going beyond “romantic love” and to think of God’s love.

They focused on how life is a gift given by God and how a true life is a relationship with Jesus.

“We come to know God more deeply through prayer, so we come to know ourselves,” said Vercollone.

The second talk, “Don’t Get Robbed of Love,” was given by Nathaniel Gee. He provided those who attended with quotes by Mother Teresa, Pope Francis, and St. John the Apostle, among others. “It is better to suffer from an empty stomach than an empty heart,” Gee said, quoting Mother Teresa. He reflected that while the popular belief that the opposite of love is hate, it is actually fear. It is not hate that caused Jesus’ followers to hesitate: it is fear.

This is why the famous Bible verse, “Be not afraid,” is so powerful. Gee closed his talk with an original song he played on guitar.

The final talk on the third day, “Don’t Get

Robbed of Peace,” was given by Fr. William Joensen and Fr. Robert Gross. They provided the crowd with the analogy of weeds and tares: anything that keeps us from attaining peace. There are several types of weeds, including having unrealistic expectations only to be disappointed, believing we are only worthy if we accomplish a certain task, and having certain expectations of God and being angry with Him when they are not fulfilled.

The two priests then emphasized that the way we truly attain peace is to fully understand God. The three talks reflected the tone of the Lenten season and provided words of wisdom and comfort during this time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. It was a powerful way to renew oneself in preparation for the Easter season.

media studies.

“The intent is to start migrating content and skills into media studies as promptly as possible; we don’t want it lost,” said Jacobsen.

“The difference between what was happening in media studies and the movement in art and digital design were becoming closer and closer together rather than being distinctive.”

However, some students have qualms with this line of reasoning.

“Both media studies and AAD majors learn to visually communicate stories, but in completely different ways,” said junior art and digital design major Julia Arth. “Graphic Design is not limited to a linear narrative and is more print based. This is just an example of how it differs from media studies.”

Regardless of these fears and pending approval from the Board of Regents, Jacobsen and the Academic Council are confident that the skills and content of the major will only be strengthened through its integration with media studies.

Current declared majors in this program will be able to complete their degree, but incoming students interested in this area of study will be pointed toward the soon-to-be more integrated media studies discipline as well as the still-existent studio arts minor.

Loras to receive grant

President Jim Collins (’84) announced today that William “Bill” (’64) Lynch has designated Loras College as the recipient of the William T. Lynch/Pella Corporation Scholarship.

In recognition for his outstanding board service, the Pella Corporation Board of Directors, in conjunction with the Pella Rolscreen Foundation, agreed to fund the educational institution of his choice. Lynch selected Loras College. The $5,000 scholarship will be awarded annually for 10 years to a deserving Loras student.

Lynch is a steering committee member of the $75 million Inspiring Lives and Leadership: The Loras Legacy campaign, the largest fundraising campaign in the 175-year history of the college. Launched on October 10, 2013, the campaign seeks to raise funds to support student aid and faculty/staff professional development in addition to building upon the launch of the MBA program and business analytics curricular focus.

Lynch graduated from Loras College in 1964 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and earned his MBA from University of Iowa two years later. He began his career at Leo Burnett Advertising as a trainee and media buyer and moved through the ranks to become President and CEO of both Leo Burnett Company, Inc. and Leo Burnett Worldwide, Inc. After a successful 31 years in advertising with one of the largest advertising agencies in the world, Lynch retired in 1997 to assist numerous business, civic and charitable organization in the Chicagoland area including The Big Shoulders Fund.

He received the Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievements and Contributions made to Loras College in 1992 and served on the Loras Board of Regents from 1993-2003. He chaired the Belief Unfolding campaign and funded a portion of the Lynch McCarthy Apartment Complex on campus. Lynch lives with his wife, Kathleen, in Prospect Heights, Ill. Their daughters Kelly and Maureen both graduated from Loras; Kelly in 1988 with a degree in marketing and English literature and Maureen in 1989 with a degree in business.

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Loras Network of Dubuque Scholarship recipients honored

The Loras Network of Dubuque is made up of alumni who volunteer to raise money for students to attend Loras by holding fundraisers. The group has been raising money for Loras student scholarships since 1983. Sophomore through senior year students from the Tri-State area that need a little extra financial assistance are eligible for one of the scholarships. Over

by CASSANDRA BUSCH| news editor the years that these scholarships have During Common Time on Monday, April been distributed, more than $400,000 7, the Loras community gathered together in financial aid has been provided to to honor the Loras Network of Dubuque students because of the alumni’s hard work, and the kindness of businesses Scholarship recipients for the 2014-15 academic year. The reception was put on by the from the area.

President Jim Collins and scholarLoras Network of Dubuque and the alumship recipient junior ni office. Mandy BrosiChelsea McCarraher us, Samuel Burds, Paige The Loras Network of spoke at the recepDaugherty, Zachary Frey, tion on behalf of all Kara Grant, Sara Hahn, Dubuque is made up of of the scholarship Megan Kelchen, Holly alumni who volunteer to recipients. Alumni Klein, Samuel Koenig, raise money for students and local businesses Sarah Koetz, Jenna Lueken, Kyle Marugg, Chelto attend Loras by holding who have supported the scholarship fund sea McCarraher, Morgan fundraisers. The group also were invited Meyer, Katherine Molohas been raising money to attend. Board ny, Chelsea Myers, Bailey members of the O’Brien, Tyler Schaefer, for the Loras student Loras Network of Emmalyne Smith, and scholarships since 1983.

Dubuque were also Jenna Walleser were all present, and the recipients of the scholarBoard President, Brian Kallback ’02, ship.

The scholarship funds help students presented the scholarship certificates to the students. to have to worry less about working long Eligible students are required to fill hours, and allows them to focus more on out an application detailing their curtheir commitments as a student and involved member of the Loras community. rent jobs, majors, extracurricular activities, etc. If students are interested Junior Emmalyne Smith said, “The scholin finding more about the scholarship arship helps tremendously with paying our tuition, and allows me to spend more time or have any questions, they should contact the Director of Financial Aid, Julie as a student instead of putting in numerous amounts of hours working during the week.” Dunn.

The Loras community celebrated the dedication of the Loras Network of Dubuque to students, as well as honored the recipients of their scholarship with a luncheon

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Night with a Knight at Loras College auctioned off dinner with some of the Knights for Spark4Change and the Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation.

photo by KATHERINE EDWARDS

Students play games and support the Special Olympians that came to Loras to compete and have fun partaking in competitions and other activities.

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Ultimate Frisbee team partners with Mentor Dubuque to teach free workshop on game

by KATHERINE EDWARDS | staff writer

Instead of sleeping in on Saturday, April 5, the Ultimate Frisbee team was up early to give a workshop on how to play the sport. LoCo Ultimate paired up with the Mentor Dubuque program to provide a free workshop for kids and their mentors to attend in Graber Sports Center.

Each month, Mentor Dubuque tries to work with another organization to offer a fun, free environment for the mentors and mentees to spend time together. Members of the Frisbee team were present to demonstrate how the game is played and teach specific skills. Those in attendance had a general understanding of the game which allowed the team to discuss special throws and positioning on the field.

Captain Julian Gallo was pleased with how the workshop turned out.

“I think this event was a good indicator of where Frisbee is at in Dubuque,” he said. “It showed that people can learn at any age. The amount of enjoyment and entertainment people get out of it for their skill level is great.”

Gallo and Co-Captain Coleman Heaney paired up with the attendees to teach them the basics. They started out with the back-

hand throw which is what most people are familiar with. After the participants seemed comfortable with this throw, they moved on to the forehand or flick. Everyone caught on quickly and soon a game was being played to practice these new skills.

Many smiles, laughs and high fives were exchanged as the game progressed.

One of the participants included Kalyn Decker who is the Match Support Specialist at Hillcrest Family Services. She encourages more people to get involved with the Mentor Dubuque program.

The program currently has 100 kids involved in Dubuque and Jackson county.

They would have more but there aren’t enough mentors to pair the kids up with.

Contact Decker at 563-845-0768 or at kayln.decker@hillcrest-fs.org to become a mentor or host an event. She encourages college clubs or teams to get involved. It’s a fun and easy way to support the community.

When asked how the day went Coleman Heaney said: “I think it was a lot of fun. Both the participants and students had a good time.

We hope to make it an annual thing with

Life under the Affordable Health Care Act

by NINO ERBA | staff writer

insurance.”

In reference to Medicaid, Jochum As the Washington Post wrote last week, noted that it was projected that 150,000 “President Obama announced Tuesday that people in Iowa would be eligible for Med7.1 million Americans have signed up for icaid under the expansion. According to health plans under the Affordable Care Act.” Jochum, “About 90,000 have already In Iowa, there have been significant changes, signed up.” both on the state and local level.

Jochum also noted that people with an Locally, one of the available places to get income between $0 and $11,000 are in the healthcare is Crescent Community Health Medicaid system, and they get “the same Center. According to their website, it’s locatbenefits as state employees.” ed in downtown Dubuque on 1789 Elm St., According to Jochum, there’s anothand various health and dental services are er level of people between $11,000 and available. about $15,000 who are eligible for the Crescent’s Executive Director Julie WoodMarketplace Plan. “They purchase a priyard says that “this month, we’re adding bevate plan through either CoOportunity or havioral health services provided by Hillcrest through Coventry, and then we pay the Family Services staff here on site at Crescent.” premium.” On a more national level, acWoodyard noted that to receive care, pacording to the U.S. Department of Health tients “don’t really need to meet any requireand Human Services website, the Afments,” elaborating that procedures are fordable Care Act, also derisively known followed based on whether or not they have as Obamacare, offers a range of benefits insurance or if they’re uninsured or under-inand protections to consumers. Some of sured. these include: no lonRegarding the ACA and ger limiting or denying the Medicaid expansion, benefits to children President Obama Woodyard noted that with pre-existing conannounced many people in Dubuque ditions, allowing young County and the surroundTuesday 7.1 million adults to stay covered ing areas that Crescent under their parents’ Americans have serves were eligible for plan until age 26, endsigned up for health Medicaid, and that it “was ing lifetime limits “for about a 2:1 ratio of people plans under the all new health insureligible for Medicaid verance plans,” and covAffordable Care Act. sus eligibility for private ering preventive care insurance through the without any cost to the marketplace.” consumer.

Woodyard made mention of an “expansion Regarding the Medicaid expansion, of Medicaid for dental services on May 1”, and according to Healthcare.gov, some states with that development, “we expect a huge inare expanding their Medicaid programs…. flux of patients for that, so we’re trying to get The health care law provides states with ready for that right now.” additional federal funding to expand their Woodyard noted that Crescent doesn’t Medicaid programs to cover adults under only provide care for those in the Dubuque 65 who make up to 133% of the federal area. The center also sees patients from Wispoverty level. (Because of the way this is consin and Illinois as well. calculated, it’s effectively 138% of the fedOn the state level, the “How the Health eral poverty level.) Children (18 and unCare Law is Making a Difference for the Peoder) are eligible up to that income level or ple of Iowa” page on the Health and Human higher in all states.

Services website, though it was last updated The Healthcare.gov website also proon August 1st, reported that “255,072 (10%) vides details about which individuals and are uninsured and eligible for coverage families will be able to qualify for Medicthrough the Marketplace.” aid through the expansion, and there is a Those numbers about Iowa indicate that chart to look at “for income limits for difthere were many Iowans who were in need of ferent family sizes.” healthcare before October 1st.

As evidenced by what has been said and On the economic front, Iowa State Senawritten about the ACA and the Medicaid tor and Senate President Pam Jochum notexpansion, many changes have happened ed that, “we had a lot of people who didn’t regarding healthcare, and some of these have insurance that went to the emergency changes are being seen today. Expect room for services,” further pointing out that more news about the ACA to come about it’s a “very expensive way to get your health in the future.

The Ultimate Frisbee team worked with the Mentor Dubuque organization to provide instruction on how to play the game to the kids and their mentors. photo by KATHERINE EDWARDS

more kids coming every year to enjoy the sport. It was also a nice break for our players from the competitive tournaments we are used to.”

The Frisbee team has had a busy year of practice and tournaments. Their record is 5-3. The most recent tournament was the Chicago Invite on March 28th-30th. They

competed against teams from around the country.

“I was impressed with the play on Saturday. I’m excited for the future with this young team,” said Gallo.

LoCo Ultimate is currently preparing to compete in Sectionals on April 12th in Cedar Falls.

Q&A with Regents Board Member Brian Smith

by ANDREA BERNS | staff writer

Are you a Loras graduate?

Yes, I did graduate from Loras, much to the surprise of family members, high school teachers and I am sure, Loras Professors in 1977. I also went on to get an MBA from Dominican University and completed a three-year Executive Program at Harvard Business School.

What groups and activities were you involved with when you went to Loras?

At Loras, I was involved in club soccer, intramural sports and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. I also had one of the best jobs on campus for four years - being a bartender at the Pub, working for Joanie Sisler. After being in business for over 30 years and having worked in major corporations along the way, I realize that Joanie was the best boss I have had in my life.

She had simple rules: show up, work, do your job, and don't cause any problems.

The world gets more complicated when you leave great places like Loras.

How did Loras prepare you for life after college?

Loras prepared me in several ways. A Catholic, liberal arts college in the heart of America gives you a unique perspective that you carry with you into your professional life. Students, faculty and staff all know each other and really work as a team. The faculty’s expectations related to work ethic, accountability and critical thinking were instrumental in preparing me for my business career – as well as life in general. As a small school, Loras provided me with an opportunity to participate in a variety of college activities and truly grow as a person. I’m not sure I would have had the same opportunities at a larger school.

What is your current occupation?

I have spent most of my career in the pharmaceutical industry starting in sales and marketing and eventually starting my own company with a few friends.

How did you come to be on the Board of Regents?

The way I came to be on the Board is a great story. One night, I had just turned on a Yankee baseball game (we live in the New York area) and my son walked into the room and said that there's a Father Lang on the Phone. Father Lang spent several years of his life associated with Loras in many ways. He lived on our floor in Beckman Hall my freshman year. I had not been involved with the school for over 20 years because I was living, working and

raising a family on the East Coast.

My first response, having some Irish Catholic guilt, was “Father, if this is about some problem in the dorm, I didn't do it but I think after all these years, I have a few names.” He was actually calling to say he was going to be in the New York area and was hoping we could get together. We met for breakfast the next morning, after which I called my wife and said “Loras just lowered their standards and ask me to be on the Board of Regents.”

Today, after being on the Board for three years, I have to say that it was one of the greatest phone calls of my life.

The Loras Board of Regents is comprised of some of the nicest and most thoughtful and committed individuals you will find anywhere.

What are your duties as a board of regents’ member?

As a Loras Board Member we have one of the easier jobs in the school due to the strength of the administration and the guidance of Jim Collins. Jim has spent his entire professional life at Loras, with great success.

As alumni and students, we are all blessed for his commitment to the school.

I guess the biggest role for any board member is to really think about the future and how best to prepare students for the changing world we live in today. All generations and institutions have unique challenges. I believe that one of the many great decisions that came from the Board and alumni is the decision to move forward with the new MBA Program. Focusing on Business Analytics as an advanced degree as well an undergraduate major is a brilliant decision.

A special thanks to Rich Clayton, a Loras alumni and an Executive at Oracle in San Fransciso, who has personally developed this entire concept.

Is there anything else you want to add?

The only thing I would add about the Loras community is that I am proud to be an alumni. Today, we have some of the best teachers, administrators and coaches in the United States on our campus committed to preparing students for the future. I think a great testament to the college is the fact that Loras has one of the highest percentages of students whose parents are alumni. That says a great deal about the value that people feel Loras has had in their lives.

At each Board Meeting, we continue to hear about the great successes of our students and faculty. We hear over and over about the caliber of students attending Loras today. As I sit in these meetings, I think that I would probably not get into Loras today based on the new standards and expectations of our college. Timing is everything in life.

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April 10, 2014

One student’s reflection on the transitions to come after graduation F

by SEABELO MONTWEDI| staff writer

or the past few months, Sasha was been anxious and terrified.

Tossing and turning kept her company throughout the night, and worry was her daytime lover. In a few months, her time in college would come to an end. She would be thrust into a world she was not yet ready to embrace.

Of course she was excited that there would no longer be eight-page long papers left until the last minute because she had to catch up with the Revenge episodes she missed during mid-term exams. But leaving the safety of college was petrifying. What would she do with her life?

As a child, she wished to grow up fast so she could eat ice cream and play to her heart’s contentment. Suddenly she wished she was that little girl whose only worry was what color to use for one of the pictures in the coloring book. But life after college beckoned. She had three job offers waiting for her response.

Although her friends deemed her lucky, she felt far from lucky. She didn’t want any of the jobs. She wanted to pursue a career she had never been trained for. Sasha had toyed with the idea of going back to school to become professionally acquainted with her passion. But of course, money doesn’t fall freely from the sky like manna. She was already deep in debt with her current school loans. Though it would be easier to take a job she didn’t like, her heart was calling her to something else.

The thought of pursuing a career she was not trained for was hard to stomach.

It wasn’t that she was afraid of starting all over again, the question was, where would she begin? And most importantly, how would she keep her survival boat afloat on passion?

We all have our mini Sasha inside us.

Many will be leaving college in about two months. Luckily, there are those who have found their calling, trained for it,

and are ready to go out there and shower Fighting against the new tide will the world with their talents. Sadly, some only bring more pain and stress. You are not as lucky. While some are still may succeed in delaying the change, struggling to secure that job they badly but rest assured that the wave will need, others are beginning to question come again. When we refuse to the path they chose when they declared accept a transition, when the fear their major, and another, and a minor. of what lies ahead prevents us from They are now beginning to realize that moving forward, we appear to stand their hearts have become mistresses still on life’s busy road while life of a different route, slowing becoming speeds past. Thirdly, it is important cold to the one they chose. The mistress to determine and realize the changes offers such warmth and fire that not taking place within. Graduating even commitment to the path they chose from college is an external change. years ago can woe them away from. Alas!

Feeling more responsible and mature Even those who know exactly where they is an internal change. We must also are going are still nervous because they learn to acknowledge our feelings are stepping into the and deal with unknown. them accordingly.

Life transitions Life is a continuum Avoiding our are especially of change, whether we emotions has the like it or not. Ready or same consequences hard because the not, we are constantly as avoiding change in surroundings by thrown into a transition our lives. which we define that always conjures Last, but not mixed emotions. Often least, talk to your ourselves are times we feel we are not family and friends changing. The best ready. After some time about what you way to prepare for in our new page of life, are going through. we feel comfortable and Apart from being major life transitions begin to enjoy life again. there to listen, they is to take time for Until, of course, the may actually help self-reflection. next wave sweeps us up you figure out how and delivers us to a new to handle certain tide. issues. And please As scary as transitions are, chosen or remember that moving on to life’s not, they are necessary to our personal next chapter does not mean that growth. Besides, who wants to be stuck you are abandoning your friends. in one phase of life? Life transitions are Unless you are accepting a job at an especially hard because the surroundings off-planet facility, you can carry the by which we define ourselves are people you love to the new chapter. changing. The best way to prepare for Note that transitions are anything major life transitions is to take time for from moving to a new city, starting self-reflection. Personally, I have found a new job, realizing that you are in a that the best answers always come to toxic relationship, that you are not me when I take a moment to quiet my happy with your career, to concluding mind and just look within. A calm mind that you need to let go of old beliefs produces good decisions. Secondly, it that keep you from progressing in life. is in your best interest to embrace the Luckily, the same principles apply. change in your life.

Happy transitioning!

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EDITORIAL

Finding your ‘pocket full of sunshine’ It’s finally spring — we think.

Or at least this weekend marks the beginning of Spring Break.

Around this time of year, most of us find ourselves burnt out, unmotivated and listening to our most angst-filled playlist.

You know the one. Our guess is it has some Natasha Bedingfield or Usher on it ... or maybe that’s just us.

Yet, we can’t help but think that there must be some way to prevent this steep plummet into the dark abyss. This crash can’t be just one more necessary moment in the natural order of the college student’s life.

But we can quickly disregard this concern. Break will roll around, and all will be well again.

Once we get back from a week at home, we will all be rejuvenated, remotivated and ready to finish out the year.

At least that is what all our professors have been telling us.

Let’s be real, though. When have you ever felt rejuvenated after a break? Chances are you feel even further behind after ignoring the four research papers assigned the week before.

So you plug back into your angst-filled playlist, longing for the last four weeks of school to come quickly to a close.

So we return again to our question: Is there a way to prevent the burnout? Because Spring Break clearly isn’t the answer.

Maybe that song we have been listening to for a few hours on repeat can clue us into a way to decompress: Do what you want, but you’re never gonna break me.

Sticks and stones are never gonna shake me.

Take me away. A secret place.

A sweet escape. Take me away.

What is this voice coming from the heavens? Could this be it?

Could our dear friend from 2008, the prophetic Natasha have the key to avoiding the mid-term fallout?

Maybe what we really need to be doing is taking a break — a real break. Not a break to hop on Facebook, not a break to drink away our sorrows, not a break to complain about our teachers.

And maybe this break doesn’t even need to be a week long.

Maybe what our wise Natasha is telling us is that we need to just escape — you know, take a road trip, go outside … those things people used to do.

Maybe what our problem has been is that we don’t know how to relax anymore. We don’t know how to go on adventures any more. We don’t know how to enjoy others and, more importantly, ourselves anymore.

We don’t have to get burned out. That isn’t something we have to check off in order to consider ourselves “real college kids,” real “grown-ups.” In fact, real college kids don’t devolve into a Natasha marathon. Real college kids are “kids.” They go exploring; they go on adventures.

So that is what you should go do this weekend and over break. Go escape. Go find your pocketful of sunshine. You can thank Natasha later.

— The Lorian staff

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Faces of traveling: A ‘star-crossed friendship’ B

elieve it or not, ladies and gentlemen, I not only like to write for charming newspapers, I even like to read them. Though I do most of my perusing via online publications, newspapers of all kinds spark my interest. I’m Kalli Miner drawn to them.

Upon scanning over a few headlines yesterday, I read something along the lines of ‘A Blog on My Personal Writing Process.’ Man, if you can judge a book by its cover, you can definitely do the same with the headline of an article. And this one wasn’t a real winner.

I quickly dismissed the article, thinking that I didn’t really have a writing process. But, when two friends here in Lisboa asked how I chose the people I write about each week, I second guessed myself. Although, their mischievous grins told me they, perhaps, were trying to make the Lorian themselves, they got me thinking.

After a long time in thought, I decided that I choose people who I couldn’t get out of my head for some reason, people who I keep revisiting in my day dreams for one reason or another, people who stand out.

To be clear, I don’t mean that one person I saw digging for nose gold on the metro, or the one attractive German guy in my language course. I’m talking about people who I’m drawn to in the same way that I’m drawn to those countless newspapers every afternoon.

Those headlines might read something like the beginning of a corny joke, something like: ‘An American and a Russian walk into a Bar Together.’

Wait, what? Yes, a star-crossed friendship, a tale of two countries, if

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you will. That will be the topic of this short story (short, as I’d need a few more hundreds words to tell it all).

“So what are your opinions on the happenings in Ukraine?” I naively asked a circle of fellow exchange students upon meeting them for the first time. I quickly found out that we had a Russian girl in our midst, and she and I didn’t quite see eye to eye on the topic.

Though we didn’t shout at one another, or really even talk about the topic much, Tatiana and I both shyly noted that we weren’t going to break the ‘Russians and Americans don’t mix’ stereotype on this night. Or so our comrades joked about in hushed tones.

Later, when seeing each other in University hallways or at gatherings, we’d say a quick and nervous ‘hello’ and keep our eyes to the ground. Though it didn’t seem that either of us had a vendetta against the other, neither of us knew how to break the tension that lingered. A tension that existed because of a supposedly innate hatred for one another, a tension that seemed to be our dutiful birth right.

On one occasion, I started a conversation with her, nervously explaining how much I love Russian literature. A sad attempt at an unneeded peace offering (although her ‘I love older American music’ wasn’t much better).

But as fate would have it, we were destined to be star-crossed, want-to-be friends forever. Accidentally bumping into one another in the Portuguese city of Porto, we both recognized that we were the last person the other had expected to see.

Dehydrated, exhausted, and about to hike the same mountain for the fifth time that day, we realized that we were both lost. The sky had been dark for a while and neither of us had a clue, so we realized that we were stuck with each other.

‘True donations don’t have strings’ L ast week, SCOTUS drastically reduced the limitations on individual campaign donations. Although some limits remain, individuals have much more freedom to donate to the candidates, parties, and causes of their Jessie Donels choice. This decision, along with a 2010 decision by the same court that allows corporations and labor unions to donate an unlimited amount of money during elections, are touted as a way to protect free speech. According to Chief Justice Roberts, money is speech, and restricting someone’s right to use their money to express themselves is a violation of the 1st Amendment.

Thinking about all of this, I can’t even...

The fundamental flaw in this reasoning is that the money these corporations, unions, and individuals have “donated” is not usually a donation. There are strings attached to these donations, and if an individual is elected through the donations of someone else, they will feel these strings pulling on their political decision-making process before they’ve reached their first day in office. Consider this hypothetical scenario: a company objects to providing health insurance to its employees, fearing a rise in the bottom line of labor costs. They have a few options for avoiding these costs: they can reschedule their employees so that they aren’t required to pay them benefits; they can sue the government to challenge the law; or they can pay representatives to

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work tirelessly to repeal that law. This company has to decide, which is the path of least resistance?

For Walmart and the Affordable Care Act, it was a combination of all three. Walmart didn’t sue the government over Obamacare, but that matter was already settled by SCOTUS so it was not worth the effort to go there for relief. So, they have increased their hour-slashing and short-hour hiring practices to decrease the number of employees eligible for benefits, and they make payments to lobbyist groups and directly to politicians. According to Open Secrets, an organization which summarizes donations and contributions made to candidates, super pacs, lobbyists, and other special interest groups, Walmart “donated” $9,000,278 in 2013.

True donation doesn’t have strings.

When Dance Marathon hands over their oodles to the Miracle Network to raise money for the U of I Children’s Hospital, there is no implicit requirement or expectation that Loras students will get something back out of the arrangement. Similarly, when I argue in favor of electing a candidate, I have no expectation that they will pass a law the way I want them to simply because I supported. These actions are speech. When you are donating millions of dollars to politicians, with the expectation that they will treat you with preference in their political decisions, that is a contract. Allowing more contracts to be made between the government and corporations will encourage the degradation of a government based in representing its citizen’s needs.

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Although awkward around each other at first, Kalli and Tatiana (pictured above), from Siberia, Russia, became ‘star-crossed friends’ after an adventure in Porto, Portugal.

Not that we minded. You know, minus the cautious, forced conversations.

Hours later, completely out of hope, and breath for that matter, we found the hostel that we were both coincidentally staying at. A tiny, little hole in the wall and nowhere near the small city’s center, we realized that we were home.

The next afternoon on the train back to Lisbon, I thought about who I would write about upon my return. With a huge yawn, I remembered why I was so tired.

Turns out that being stranded for hours with three maps, lit by nearly dead cell phones, really bonds people.

In the end we talked openly about our

disagreements, but noted that we didn’t actually have many. We joked about how awkward previous encounters had been because of a stupid stigma that we weren’t sure how to shed.

Then, we stayed up all night chatting and laughing until we cried about family stories with her Slovakian roommate.

Beyond tired, I began to fall asleep face first in their 20-euro a night full bed, and here I found myself stuck between a Russian and a hard place (the hard place being the Slovakian girl’s elbow in my face). But, I had never been more comfortable.

Iowa’s crazy Senate race: 5 candidates hurt chances

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ack in early Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa 2013, we heard and University of Iowa football player. about the All of these candidates in my opinion are retiring of Senator all more than qualified to become the next Tom Harkin (D). This Senator from Iowa, but my point is that Liberal Lion worked this is absolutely crazy that the Republican hard to defend Social Party is supporting five people with similar Security, Medicare and viewpoints, all of whom are vying for Medicaid and was a the party’s senate nomination. Have we strong propionate of not learned our lesson from the past two the federal government presidential elections? In looking at it, we having an active role have several candidates all running on the same party platform, just with different Nate Kapraun in the economy. This has opened a senate point of emphasis. I fully understand that seat back here in Iowa for the first time each candidate has the right to run so long since 1984. With his retirement and as they have the interest and financial the approach of the backing. My point is that primary election here they are campaigning, in June, we see that the debating and tearing I fully understand Democrats have already that each candidate each other apart, all when endorsed current First they could be using these has the right to run District Representative resources against Braley. so long as they have While Bruce is working Bruce Braley (D). This actually works out on gaining not only all of the interest and because that opens his his party votes but also financial backing. seat up for someone the potential independent My point is that they voters out there, the like Rod Blum (R) to take. It is actually ironic Republicans are losing are campaigning, because the Democrats those people who could debating and are encountering the ultimately determine the tearing each other same problems in the outcome of this race. Do House races that the not get me wrong, I am apart, all when Republicans are in the as conservative as the they could be using just Senate. candidates themselves; these resources When it comes I am just stating the to deciding on a obvious when it comes against Braley.

Republican nominee to what is really the for Senate, you as a important factor when voter have quite the the general election choice: Sam Clovis, a conservative radio comes around, and that is to turn Iowa red. host; Joni Ernst, an Iowa State Senator; Overall, this will be an interesting election Mark Jacobs, the former CEO of Reliant when it comes November 4th later this Energy; Scott Schaben, a car salesman; year. and Matthew Whitaker, the former U.S. #IASen

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Challenger Approaching!

The next installment in the Smash Brothers series will hit shelves later this year Challenger approaching! Nintendo has been slowly pulling back the veil on their latest project, the next iteration in the Super Smash Brothers series. For the first time ever, the series will take its steps into the portable world with its release on the Nintendo 3DS, followed by a version for the Nintendo Wii U. The previous game in the series, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, was released in 2008.

For those unfamiliar with the free-for-all series, Super Smash Brothers (SSB) is an arcade-style fighting game featuring characters from Nintendo’s most recognizable franchises, including The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Brothers, and Metroid, to name a few. Over the years, the small cast of twelve characters has expanded to include over forty fighters from across several generations of gamers.

Characters fight to knock one another off the stage, with each hit weaking their opponent. The stages often change as the battle rages on, keeping skilled players on their toes and newcomers flying off-screen.

In the months leading up to each new Smash Brothers installment, a great deal of speculation is done on who the cast of fighters will be. In the beginning, only Nintendo-owned characters were allowed to join the fight. Notable members were Mario, Luigi, Pikachu, Kirby, and Samus, to name a few. As the years have gone on, some adjustments have been made to the rules; Son-

ic the Hedgehog, an

by COLIN HALBMAIER | iconic figure for rival company SEGA, was among the first non-Nintendo characters to join the brawl. This didn’t bother the fans, who had been hoping for his appearance from the early days of the series.

Super Smash Brothers for 3DS and Wii U (an official name has not been announced) continues this tradition of new and old characters alike. Little Mac (Punch Out!), the Villager (Animal Crossing), and even the Wii Fit Trainer (Wii Fit) have all been confirmed to appear.

Perhaps the most surprising but hardly unexpected additions is Mega Man, who has been a part of the Nintendo universe since its earliest days, but rarely strays from his owner, CAPCOM. Like Sonic, Mega Man was met with roars of approval from the fanbase.

While they don’t cause as much of a stir as the fighters do, stages also play a role in the pre-release hype. Because of the split between the console and portable versions of the game, there are some stages that are exclusive to either system. For example, the Nintendo 3DS versions will feature stages based on games such as The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Nintendogs. The Wii U, on the other hand, includes references to Super Mario Galaxy and Sonic the Hedgehog. Unlike the cast list, Nintendo has been informal about the inclusion of different stages, leaving some room for

(mis)interpretation.

Super Smash Brothers Brawl for the Nintendo Wii introduced one of the longest-anticipated game modes: online play. With a fast enough internet connection, players could connect with other players across the globe and play against them as if they were sitting in the same room.

This tradition continues in the sequel, with some slight tweaks. In a video release made by Nintendo last Tuesday, two different types of online play were introduced: For Fun and For Glory. For Fun mode is an anything-goes type of gameplay, with any stage and item up for grabs. In this mode, only victories are added to your record. For Glory is a competitive, no-holding-back game mode. The stage is a simple platform with no items, leaving players with only their skills to see them through. Both wins and losses are recorded in For Glory mode, making it the most competitive mode in quite some time.

Nintendo has confirmed that the story mode introduced in Brawl will not be present in the latest version, to the disappointment of some fans. However, several boss battles have been hinted at in recent videos, implying that the company does have something else planned.

While no specific release date has been given for the game(s), Nintendo has given

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a projection for their debuts. The Nintendo 3DS version is planned to hit the shelves this summer, with its Wii U counterpart following closely behind this winter, presumably in time for the holiday season.

There has been no word on whether the two verions will be compatible with each other, despite the overall similarities.

In the meantime, the company will continue releasing daily screenshots and break new information on their website, www.smashbros.com/us. Even with the release date quickly approaching, Nintendo still has opportunities to surprise its audience. If nothing else, surprise additions of characters like Mega Man and Wii Fit Trainer prove that Nintendo has no limits on what they are and aren’t willing to do to make this chapter of the Super Smash Brothers series the best yet.

Whether you’re looking for a single player game or the perfect party event, the latest Super Smash Brothers is looking as if it will shape up for any situation. With the advanced capabilities of the Wii U and 3DS, the company is able to take the series in directions that would have been impossible even a few years ago. Don’t take Nintendo’s family-friendly approach as a sign of weakness; they’re just as strong as ever.

Fighters, grab your controllers.

A new challenger is approaching!

HIITing Your Fitness Goals

by CASSIE BUSCH | news editor

As more and more people are working out these days, more research is being done on what types of exercises are best and the most efficient. We all have busy schedules, and so many of us don’t have time to spend hours working out during the day. Often times workouts have to be squeezed into hour lunch breaks or before work or school. Because of this a spotlight has been turned on HIIT, which stands for High Intensity Interval Training.

Exercises can be broken down into a scale of exertion that goes from 0 – 10. Exercises that are considered moderate in intensity are placed at a level of 5 or 6. Activities that are considered to be high intensity are performed at a level of 7 or more and are usu-

ally continued for 30 seconds to 3 minutes.

High intensity training is done at around 80-95% of maximal aerobic capacity.

HIIT has numerous benefits, such as improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness, increasing insulin sensitivity, and giving you an effective workout in a short amount of time. A study conducted and reported on in the Journal of Obesity found that 12 weeks of HIIT can result in a reduction in abdominal, trunk, and visceral fat, and in addition increases in fat-free mass and aerobic power. HIIT has also been shown in some studies to better reverse factors that contribute to metabolic syndrome- a com-

bination of high blood pressure and cholesterol and abdominal obesity, all of which could lead to a heart attack down the road. Compared to long, slow workouts, HIIT may also improve your mood following the end of the workout.

A warm-up and cool down of at least five minutes is recommended for this type of workout. If you are just beginning training with HIIT, you should start out doing between 10 and 15 minutes, and gradually work your way up to 30 minutes but not much more than that.

However, along with all of

these benefits, there are some risks to HIIT. There is often times a greater chance for injury, as you are pushing your body faster and harder than a moderate workout. Fainting, nausea, and even heart attacks could result if you push yourself too hard and do not have a sufficient fitness background before starting this type of exercise. If you have any questions about whether HIIT is right for you, you should consult your physician.

Between locations like CrossFit, programs like P90X, and countless workout DVDs and online training videos, there are plenty of options for access to HIIT training examples. It is definitely not for everyone, but giving it a try could end up bumping your exercise regimen to the next level.

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by GUNTER NOME | staff writer

Spring break is here. And if you aren’t spending the week looking for a set of missing keys around campus, here is a list of eleven songs you might want to throw on your Spring break playlist. And no, this is not a list of the expected suspects (I’m looking at you, Miley-Beyonce-Avicii).

We are going old school here: 1) “Hand in My Pocket” by Alanis Morissette. The anthem of our generation that relies on the underappreciated harmonica solo.

2) “No Scrubs” by TLC. Is there a guy out there who doesn’t secretly love this song?

3) “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba. If this isn’t already a regular in your cycle of throwback jams, then you have failed at being a 90s kid.

4) “Ghost Ride It” by Mistah FAB. Go out and relive this pastime.

5) “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” by Will Smith. It is a shame he abandoned his call to give us club anthems for the big screen.

6) “Shoop” by Salt-N-Pepa. We have our ladies, TLC, already on here.

Girls, what’s my weakness?

7) “No Diggity” by Blackstreet (Dr. Dre). Hard to beat.

8) “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Deep Blue Something. A one-hit-wonder.

But I bet you can’t help yourself.

9) “Only Wanna Be With You” by Hootie and the Blowfish. No explanation necessary.

10) “It Was a Good Day” by Ice Cube. Did you have to use your AK today? Nope? Then today was a good day.

11) “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers. Now go out on your roadtrip.

Knights Make the (Hair)cut

by COLIN PRIEST | for the lorian

The Knights at Loras College hosted their second annual April Fools Fundraiser, which culminated in ten men getting their hair cut at Capri College in Dubuque on April 1st. Throughout the month of March, the Knights of Columbus #9224 asked for donations to our Council so they can make a donation to Spark4Change in Rwanda and to the Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundations Fund. In return for a donation, donors were able to vote on a hairstyle for a particular Knight to receive on April 1st at Capri College. The winning hairstyles were a lizard, a pineapple, a Tau cross, Macklemore’s hairstyle, the Avatar the Last Air bender arrow, and the Tonsure which is typically seen on the heads of Franciscan monks. You may have seen these styles sported around campus recently: those are the men that put their hair on the line this year for charity, so stop them and say thanks.

Spark4Change is a grassroots charity based on Rwanda and it is overseen by a man named Rafiki Callitxe. Ever since the mass genocide in the 90s, there have been many children left orphaned. Many of them turned to gangs as a shelter which has caused a rise in violence over the years. Spark4Change wants to remedy this problem and rebuild the nation by educating leaders for tomorrow. The people of this organization bring children out of gangs and into schools by paying for their tui-

tion, school supplies, food, clothing, and water- everything they need to get educated and out of gangs and to be well-rounded leaders for the nation.

The Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundations Fund is a branch of the Knights of Columbus that provides immediate financial assistance to anyone in need; all one has to do is apply and ask for assistance from them. The Knights of Columbus were founded to help defend the widows and the orphans in 1882

by Fr. Michael J. McGivny, and this branch of the Knights does that most directly through their aid to those in need. Last fall, an alumni of Loras lost a family member very unexpectedly, and the Knights at Loras asked for some assistance from the Iowa Knights Foundation. They sent her a check for $1000 immediately to aid her in funeral charges and to help with any other expenses that her family had.

Between the April Fools Fundraiser and Night with a Knight, the Knights of Columbus at Loras have raised over $4,000. With this money, they will put 10 children through school for an entire year at no cost to them. 10 children is almost half of a Loras College class room. In addition to that, they will be making a $1,000 donation to the Iowa Knights Charitable Foundations Fund so they can continue their assistance to those in need. Thank you to everyone who donated to fundraisers this year, we could not have done it without your help!

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Members of the Knights of Columbus pose for a picture after getting their haircuts. From left to right: Travis Exline, Josh Link, Benjy Miller, Colin Priest, Nate Kapraun.

The First Avenger Returns to the big screen for his second feature film We are all free to our own

by NINO ERBA | opinions, but let me make this bold claim: Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the movie that Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy wanted to be-- a superhero movie that combines the best elements of the genre with our post-9/11 reality. What makes Captain America such an extraordinary movie, and one that raises the bar for Marvel, is that it’s able to blend the sobering global situation and 1984-esque intelligence complex of the 21st century with comic books without losing its identity or sense of humor in the process.

After being frozen in ice, melted out, and working with the Avengers, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) is a full-blown member of S.H.I.E.L.D.. However, his trust and confidence in S.H.I.E.L.D. and the world around him is compromised when he discovers that the agency he works for is creating super weapons that would eliminate entire swaths of people at the same time. His relationships with Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Natasha Romanoff, AKA Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) are tested, while a new character named Alexander Pierce (Robert Redford) threatens to use those weapons in a twist that further explores themes from the first movie. Meanwhile, there’s also the matter of the mysterious Winter Soldier…

This new Captain America movie is complex in a way you don’t expect from Marvel. Through the numerous twists and turns, there’s a sense of purpose that also weaves in jokes and cultural resonance to enrich the movie. Unlike the first Captain America movie, which was essentially a throwback movie brimming with nostalgia (both historical and cinematic), this one isn’t afraid to deal with the real world in the present. And unlike the No-

lan Batman movies which, for as good as they were, wallow too deeply in their own darkness, this movie doesn’t take itself too seriously. (For proof, check out the opening scene where Rogers adds the Trouble Man soundtrack by Marvin Gaye to his list of things to catch up on, including disco and Thai food.)

The acting is quite good. Evans makes a great Captain, both in and out of uniform. Johansson adds edge as Black Widow. Jackson still has that coolness that makes him so unforgettable. Anthony Mackie adds life to the mix as Sam Wilson, AKA Falcon. Redford is a good pick to play the slimy villain, quite the turnaround from past movies such as All The President’s Men. The visuals are good, and the quality that you would expect from Marvel.

But the true stars of the movie are the writers.

Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who wrote the first Captain America movie among others (including Thor 2 and the Chronicles of Narnia film series), have taken the Captain into terrain that would never have been expected from their earlier efforts. They have taken on the daunting task of placing Marvel into the real world and pull it off with aplomb. This isn’t the apocalypse, but it may as well be. This is the hell we live in, and the depth this movie achieves is astounding.

Markus and McFelly should write every Marvel movie from now on. After a string of good (and in the case of The Avengers, great) movies that pigeonholed Marvel as the lighter, more feel-good alternative to Batman’s takeover of DC, Captain America: The Winter Soldier shows that superhero movies are able to elevate themselves without ruining a beloved franchise. Marvel has found their voice. Now let’s see how far they go with it.

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Join OVE+R to

Take Back the Night Thursday, April 24, 7:00 p.m.

Academic Resource Center Lawn Join in the fight against sexual abuse and help take back the night!

Jour ney to the Edge of the Universe Friday, April 25, 7:00 p.m.

Heitkamp Planetarium Spend your night delving deeper into the secrets of the universe we live in, and beyond!

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Legacy Symposium W ednesday, April 30, All Day Loras College Campus Come see what Loras College is all about with a day-long celebration of student achievement!

College Cooking

Your W allet

Have you ever

by COLIN HALBMAIER | tried to eat a fried wallet? Neither have I, and I don’t intend to. But like my ravioli, I don’t want to just savor my wallet - I want to savor what it contains. Part of that is spending money smartly without sacrificing the necessary things in life. In this case, we’re talking about food. But how can you eat well while still having some leftovers in your wallet?

First of all, be willing to compromise when it comes to buying brands. We all have our favorite brands, but sometimes we’re paying just a little too much extra for a name. Consider buying the cheaper, store-name brands from time to time.

You might be surprised to find that they don’t taste that different at all.

Second, whenever possible, buy in bulk. There’s no sense in buying a miniscule jar of Nutella every week when you could pay a little more for a larger jar that will last two weeks. Of course, there needs to be a certain level of self-control in play. Just because you own it doesn’t mean you can eat it all at once. But if you’re able to just say “no” to that extra

spoonful, it’s going to last much longer.

That being said, be conscious of your serving sizes. This isn’t just about healthy eating, but that plays a role too.

Chances are good that if you have two servings in front of you that you’ll eat them both. It’s not your fault - we’re starving college students conditioned to eat whenever and whatever we can.

But if you have that self-control and save some leftovers in the refridgerator, you’ll save yourself a a few pounds and the time to make another double serving later.

Finally, be conscious of what you’re buying. If you buy fruits and vegetables (which you should), they’re going to expire long before that can of beans in your pantry will. I’m as guilty as the next person for opening the refridgerator one month later to find that something has died.

If you observe these simple rules, your stomach will stop turning at the sight of your wallet and your pantry will be at least somewhat full for the rest of your college career.

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Mind & Soul

Boydology The Lorian is continuing a column by Dr. Mike Boyd, director of the Counseling Center. Send questions or comments to Dr. Mike, Loras Box 100, or to the e-mail address michael.boyd@loras.edu.

All names of those sending questions will be kept confidential.

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by FR. GROSS | for the Lorian

Hey Mike: My roommate likes to walk around the apartment naked. I get that it can be freeing but when he does it multiple times a week, it gets to be too much. I don’t think I should have to fear that he’ll be sitting at the kitchen table in his boxers every time my girlfriend or other female friends come over to visit. For example, a few weeks ago, I was eating supper with my girlfriend in the kitchen and he walked out of his room in his boxers. He claimed it was “Free Friday” or something and that he had every right to roam around his room without clothes on. How do I get him to understand that that’s not acceptable and no one wants to see that much thigh, even on a friend? I really need your help.

— Scarred for Life

Mike says:

To Tell of Not to Tell Hey Mike: If I cheated on my girlfriend who I have been going out with for six weeks, should I tell her? Thanks for your help.

— Feeling Bad

We can make it Duhawks! We are almost to break and spring break for Loras is at a special time of the year. I bet it was pretty tough when we were in the middle of the semester and we heard our friends from other universities and colleges off to spring break. They were having fun while we were enduring the end of an awful winter. Even though we had to see the pictures on Facebook from our friends who were on break, I think there is a hidden blessing we can take from having our break now.

By having our break during Holy Week and Easter we are reminded of something quite important in our spiritual lives; we all need holy rest and recreation. Holy Week is the best time to have spring break because it gives us a chance to slow down, see family, and then participate and enter into the remembrance of the greatest event in the history of the world: the redemption

Mike says: Well, you should feel bad. Guilt is a valuable emotion that can point out things we need to change. Taken to extremes it can hurt, but in your case it seems spot-on. There are some ifs in this answer. First, if there is any health reason, such as if by cheating you mean you had unprotected sex with the new girl and now may have an STD, you now have to tell anyone else with whom you are sexually active.

Otherwise, telling is probably more a way of cleansing your conscience, and that is not fair. Intimacy with someone else that violates a close relationship is often a measure of the health of that relationship. Messing around on your partner happens when the relationship is already in trouble. (That is not to say go ahead any time you have a fight.) Examine the relationship. If you value it, keep both your pants and your mouth zipped. If you are ready to bail, then break it off without telling her and putting her in a position of being the “bad guy” or hating you.

In the future, being honest in your relationships is the best way to maintain them as well as not have to worry about what to tell or not tell.

Too Many Problems Hey Mike: I am in college now but have been suffering from persistent tics since I was young. I was adopted so I have no family history. I don’t get along with my family very well because I have a temper and my brother and sister don’t like to be around me because I embarrass them. I also have ADD, but I hate to take the medicine and always having people ask if I took my pills. Nobody ever understands me. I get in trouble everywhere I go. I seem to never fit in and am considering dropping out. I always seem to fall into the bad crowd and I feel like giving up. I am looking for help I just want to feel normal and happy.

— Cursed

Mike says: All of the things that you mentioned, tics, being adopted, serious temper problems, and ADD are each difficult to live with, much less when one person has all of them. But here is the deal. You are no longer a child. When you were younger, especially when you were a young teen, it was normal for you to be rebellious and upset about being always told what to do or how to act. As an adult, you have to be responsible for all of these decisions and behaviors yourself. It is up to you to make changes to allow you to be happy. Being happy involves being self-sufficient and developing good relationships. All of those are now your responsibility.

The most important thing for you to do now is to make decisions that will enable you to achieve your goals. In your case, with a number of difficult issues you have faced in the past, I encourage you to seek advice and counseling. The difference between now and when you were a child and dragged to a counselor is that this time it is your choice. Work with someone with whom you can form a good relationship and design plans to overcome your challenges.

Remember this: feeling normal and being happy takes work no matter what somebody’s situation is.

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Too Much Skin

Ha, this is funny, because my son had the same problem. His roommate after he left college would spend most of his waking time outside work in his skivvies.

The difference is that while my son was not bothered at all, you are. While our culture has many hang-ups concerning nakedness, and people tend to press their opinions as if they should be the standard, the best way to deal with this kind of problem is to address it as a hospitality issue. It is inhospitable, bad manners in other words, to behave in a way that is uncomfortable to a guest.

If you are bothered by his behavior when it is just the two of you there, and discussion of limits does not work, then you probably need to find a way to move, regardless of the inconvenience. You see, when we share space with someone else, then we are sharing their quirks as well. The option we have is to change the relationship. When someone who is a guest is present, then polite behavior is necessary. I know it is easy to think that someone who is around a lot is sort of part of the family, but that is an assumption which should be checked with a serious conversation before being acted on.

So my thought, walking around in boxers with only roommates there, meh!

But when the doorbell rings he should put enough clothes on to not make a Girl Scout selling cookies blush.

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of the world brought about by Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection.

As you travel home on Friday, please remember to have holy rest. Rest but don’t go on a Netflix binge. See your friends, but encourage one another in faith. Give time for silence and prayer in the midst of the gatherings you will have over the week. Let’s refrain and avoid the supposed rest of “letting loose.” You know what I mean. Let us take time for true rest, for reconnecting with family and friends back home, and most importantly entering into Holy Week when we recall with gratitude and love how God reconnected with us and healed our broken relationship with Him. When you get home, find out the liturgical schedule at your parish for the Triduum. The Triduum is the sacred three days beginning with Holy Thursday when we remember Jesus instituting the Eucharist and Priesthood, Good Friday when we remember his death on the cross and lastly the Easter Vigil when in the darkness of death, Christ brings the light of the resurrection. By attending and entering into these mysteries, we can truly be re-created to begin anew in our faith life and to receive the strength needed to finish the semester strong.

Thank God for Spring Break! But let’s pursue the holy rest where our spirits receive the renewal they all need. Please know of my prayers for you and I hope you have a wonderful and holy Spring/ Easter break!

See you all when you come back to campus.

FROM THE SEMINARY

Reflecting on the humility of God

by JOSHUA STIKA

St. Pius X Seminary

I’ve recently been reading through a devotional book by St. Peter Julian Eymard. I’ve been struck by a phrase he uses to describe the Eucharist: “the annihilation of God.” The Eucharist we receive is God annihilating Himself.

Why is that? That got me thinking about the humility of God. God lowered Himself from the glory of the heavens to become human, in the person of Jesus Christ. However, that wasn’t enough. He became a poor, vulnerable infant who grew into a man despised by many, beaten, and crucified. All for love of us. But God’s not done yet. After the Resurrection, Christ is returned to glory, but He then makes Himself present to His people in the sacrament of Holy Communion. His own body is truly present under the guise of a piece of bread and a cup of wine. God humbled Himself to be subject to all the laws, authorities, and weaknesses that humans are governed by. But He goes even further. Now He makes Himself subject to the laws and forces that govern inanimate objects, moved about

MASS TIMES at Christ the King 5:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 p.m. Wednesday 8 p.m. Sunday

only by the will of others.

The annihilation of God. Could He debase Himself any further? Yes. He comes under bread and wine to be consumed and once digested is, physically, no more. Spiritually, He remains and is even more united to the person who received Him. However, in the form of the sacrament, Jesus is vulnerable to those who receive Him unlovingly.

That is, He allows Himself to be brought into the body of one whose heart will not welcome Him. He is taken into deepest intimacy only to be immediately rejected. Yet He allows it all because of His love for us.

How often have I received Him with no intent to remain with Him? How often have I been inattentive to, even rebellious against, the Love that annihilates Himself for me? Can any mere mortal render the affection that is due to this incredible love? I would say no, but we do the best we can. If we truly desire to love Christ in return, He will work with what we have.

In the recent Noah movie, the first humans are depicted as glowing with the divine presence. Sin has reduced it to a spark. But, with our cooperation, Jesus Christ will kindle His presence into a strong blaze.

ADORATION at St. Joseph’s Chapel 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday at Christ the King 9 p.m. Thursday

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Duhawks excelling in long-distance events Track-and-field teams finish 5th at Wartburg Select

by DALE ELENTENY | sportswriter

Last Saturday, the Duhawks competed at the Wartburg Select in Waverly, IA. Both teams took fifth out of the nine schools competing.

The Loras women swept the longer distance events, with senior Mary Rector winning the 1,500-meter run and sophomore Maggie Saenz-Ruiz winning the 5,000-meter. In the pole vault, first-years Elizabeth Brandenburg and Amy Gladis took second and third place, respectively. The team of first-year Alexis Hanson, sophomore Brittnee Powers and seniors Laura Wondra and Donna Johnston took third in the 4X100-meter relay. The team of Wondra, Bradenburg, junior Emily Sotelo and firstyear Audrey Hooks took third in the 4X100 shuttle hurdle relay. Finally, in the field, junior Morgan Steere took third in the shot put.

The Duhawks excelled in long distance events on the men’s side as well. Junior Zach Frey won the men’s 800-meter run and sophomore Sam Whan took first in the 1,500-meter run.

“I didn’t get out as fast as I would have

liked to, but I was still able to close well and finish strong,” said Frey, who was named Iowa Conference Performer of the Week.

“We hope to get back some key members of our team who are currently battling with some injuries and get several events to nationals and finish toward the top of the IIAC. I felt that both men and women took advantage of a beautiful day and will continue to improve in the weeks leading up to conferences.”

“Overall, I was happy about my race,” said Whan. “Out intentions for the rest of the season are to continue to train for the conference meet so that we will be able to come home with that first place title as a team. I’m incredibly happy about the team’s performances thus far this season.

We’re definitely setting up for a good end to the year.”

Other top finishers on the men’s side included first-year Dylan Toole who took second in the high jump. Toole was followed closely by fellow first-year Ben Kieler who placed third in the same event. Sophomore Keontae Neely placed second in the long jump, and junior Nathan Maiers took second in the hammer throw.

The Duhawks will compete next at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on April 12.

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Sophomore Kaitlyn Kusch prepares to take a shot on goal against the University of Dallas last Friday in the Rock Bowl.

Duhawks look to rebound after dropping 4 straight Loras stands at seventh in the MWLC with a 3-8 record

her own.

First-year goal keeper Claire Sheahan and her defensive crew held the Crusaders in check forcing turnovers throughout

by JILL LEIBFORTH | sportswriter After their 3-4 start, the Duhawks the first half. Schwalbe, on a roll, added have dropped four straight and now find another goal to her tally with roughly fifthemselves at 3-8 overall and 2-4 in con- teen minutes to go in the first half. Shortly after, things took a turn for the worst ference.

Despite their home field advantage, the as Dallas’ Mary Hiker was left open and Duhawks battled through a rough week. scored to end the Duhawks 4-0 scoring The Duhawks were no match for Carthage run.

Nelson found the back of the net twice College last Tuesday, and fell to the Lady more along with senior Cat Brandt. It Reds, 25-7.

The first half was a back-and-forth was a great senior night for Brandt, who battle of goals as Carthage started off the scored her first goal of the season in her game with three goals in the first few min- last game on the Rock Bowl.

The Crusaders came back to tie the utes. Loras wouldn’t stay silent for long, however as sophomore Kaitlyn Kutsch game at six toward the end of the first blew past two defenders to find the back half. The half was far from finished howof the net and put the Duhawks on the ever, as Kutsch landed her first goal of the game. The Crusaders then found board.

After a couple more goals from the themselves in the midst of a five goal run giving them a four Lady Reds, firstgoal lead halfway year Anna Schwalthrough the secbe cleared a path “ With our recent losses we need ond half. Despite through the denumerous saves to remember what we are trying fense to fire a shot by the Duhawk depast Carthage’s to accomplish as a program and fense, the offense goalkeeper for the that there is a lesson in every could not find the Duhawks’ second loss. The wins required us to step back of the net for goal of the game. rest of the half, The Lady Reds outside of our comfort zones and the and fell to the Crucontinued to capiwe need to continue to do that.” saders 12-10. talize on opportu“I have seen the Kaitlyn Kutsch, nities, but Kutsch sophomore midfielder team step up on would again score defense, and we off of a free posihave been improvtion shot, keeping ing our transitions Carthage on their which has led us to more success,” Kutsch toes. She and teammate, first-year Hansaid.

“With our recent losses we need to nah Nelson, would rack up two more remember what we are trying to accomgoals cutting the overall Carthage lead plish as a program and that there is a lesdown to five.

However, Carthage dominated the son in every loss. The wins required us to game in the second half. Shutting the Du- step outside of our comfort zones and we hawk offense down, the Lady Reds scored need to continue to do that.”

Despite the recent losses, Kutsch maina whopping nine unanswered points making it a 19-5 game. Kutsch added two tains the leading number of goals in the more goals before the final whistle but it Midwest Women’s Lacrosse Conference.

“It is because of the team and Coach wasn’t enough as the Duhawks fell 25-7.

Closing out their seven game home Goetz that I have had the opportunities streak, the Duhawks took on the Univer- to be so successful,” Kutsch said.

Despite their 3-8 record, this season sity of Dallas on Friday. Two minutes into the game, University of Dallas’ Crusaders has been a great improvement for the slipped two goals into the net for an ear- Duhawks who went 1-13 a year ago. “(This season) is evidence of our imly lead. The Duhawks would respond as provement from last season and our conSchwalbe put in back-to-back goals.

Containing Kaitlyn Kutsch was the ear- tinuing commitment to create a program ly focus of the Crusaders which left ample of success and character,” Kutsch said.

For now, the Duhawks are preparing opportunities for the rest of the Duhawks to take control. Nelson put herself on the themselves for their next game, Friday board after faking out a few Dallas de- against Aurora University at 1 p.m. in fenders and adding back-to-back goals of Aurora, Illinois.

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Junior pitcher Holly Kline winds up for a pitch during the Duhawks win over UW-Platteville last Thursday.

Klein leads the Duhawks and is tied for fifth in the conference with a 7-5 record on the season. photo by KATHERINE EDWARDS

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Sophomore Makaila Haase celebrates with her teammates after hitting a home run during the Duhawks’ 9-6 win over UW-Platteville.

Duhawks still searching for first conference win Loras sweeps UW-Platteville, gets swept by Buena Vista, remains even at 12-12 on the season

by BOO WOOD | sportswriter

After breaking even at 2-2 last week, the Duhawks’ record remains even at 12-12 for the season.

On Thursday, the Duhawks took on the Pioneers of UW-Platteville in a double-header. Loras amassed an astounding 21 hits and 16 runs en route to a non-conference sweep.

The Duhawks were lead by junior Katie Serpico who went 6-8 at the plate with 6 RBIs, which included a three run home run.

The Duhawks came out strong in game one with a two-run double by first-year Danielle Stromert. Stromert would reach home on a single to center field by sophomore Kali Koopmann. In the third, Katie Serpico would double and bring in two Duhawks to extend the lead to three. Junior pitcher Holly Klein was lights-out through four, before giving up a solo home run in the fifth, which broke up the shutout.

Loras would respond in the bottom of the fifth with a two-run home run by sophomore Makaila Haase; her fourth home run of the season. After surrendering another run in the top of the sixth, the Duhawks put up a four run inning to close the sixth. With runners on first and second, Serpico would blast her sixth home run of the year and send the Duhawks to the seventh with a 9-2 lead. First-year Erin Hosch would earn her first save on the season as the Duhawks took game one 9-6.

In game two, the Duhawks got on the

board first in the second inning as sophomore Maddie Bare came around to score after a ground-out RBI by sophomore Samantha Shindelar in the second. The Duhawk lead wouldn’t last long, as Platteville responded in the top of the third with two runs of their own. The score would remain 2-1 until the fifth when the Duhawks surrendered another three runs.

In the bottom of the fifth, the bats came to life as Serpico and Haase each hit RBI singles to cut the lead to two. At the top of the sixth, Platteville would stretch the lead to three after a solo home run off. In the second half of the inning, Bare would put the Duhawks up on the board again with a RBI double. A towering bomb by Shindelar over the center field wall evened the game at six. In the bottom of the seventh, with the game on the line, senior photo by RYAN GRAHAM Alaina Rigdon dug into the box with run- Junior Katie Serpico blasts a three-run home run during the Duhawks’ win over Platteville ners on second and third pounded a liner Thursday. into left field, bringing senior Lara Mangialardi home and giving the Duhawks a 7-6 Katie Serpico started the rally by blasting “It’s hard to come out of a battle against victory. her seventh home run of the season over the BV with two losses after we had previous“It had been a while since I had been in a left field fence, making the score 6-2. ly proved what we are capable of against situation like that,” said Rigdon. “Going into However, the Duhawks couldn’t keep the Platteville,” said Rigdon. “We fought in the at-bat, I went in with total confidence rally going in the seventh to complete the both games, especially the second one, but that I would get the job at hand done.” come from behind victory and fell, 6-4. weren’t able to come out on top. We are hitOn Saturday, the Duhawks took on Iowa In their second game against Buena Vista, ting the ball well, but we failed to string the Conference foe Buena Vista in their confer- the Beavers found their bats early and got off runs together. Even though they are conence home opener. Buena Vista would take to a 7-0 lead after two innings. The Duhawks sidered losses in the books, we were able game one 6-4 and game two 7-6 despite two would come back in the third with a four run to learn more about ourselves during these comeback pushes by the Duhawks. inning which included a three run homer games and that will contribute to us becomGame one broke open in the fourth as the from Rigdon. After a Shindelar homer in the ing a better skilled team in the future.”

Beavers scored six runs in the inning. In the fourth, the Duhawks went scoreless for the The Duhawks will get back in action on bottom half for the Duhawks, Kali Koopman rest of the game and lost the second game of Wednesday, April 9 against Wartburg Colopened up the inning with a double and later the double-header 7-6. lege at 3 p.m. at Faber Clark field. scored off of a single from Haase. In the fifth,

Duhawks prepare for their cross-town rivals Tennis team drops 3 straight to Iowa Conference opponents

by RYAN GRAHAM | sports editor

After losing three straight to Iowa Conference opponents, the Duhawks’ record stands at 0-5 in the IIAC and 0-10 overall.

On Saturday, the Duhawks played a double-header with matches against Central and Simpson. The Duhawks fell to Central by the score of 8-1. Their lone point came from sophomore Ulises Hernandez who beat Kyle Freischlag of Central in three matches.

Loras was unable to rebound later in the day against Simpson, who beat the Duhawks 7-2. Despite the loss, junior Ken Tucker turned in a strong performance, defeating

Simpson’s Mike Rundle in two matches in singles competition. Tucker also helped secure a 9-7 win in doubles competition alongside sophomore Neil Kane as well.

On Tuesday, the Duhawks were no match for conference leading Coe, who won the match 9-0. The loss is Loras’ tenth of the year.

“We played all right against Central but we really struggled in doubles,” said head coach Daniel Kurt. “Against Simpson, our one-doubles didn’t play very well. They lost 8-1 and it should have been a lot closer match. Then in singles against Simpson, we had a lot of close matches but we weren’t able to pull them out.

Ulises and Neil both lost in three sets. But on the bright side, Ken Tucker played really well

against Simpson.”

Still in search of their first win of the season, the Duhawks will take on St. Ambrose Wednesday, followed by a match against University of Dubuque on Thursday.

“I’m not too familiar with how we will match up against St Ambrose,” Kurt said.

“But in the past couple years; we’ve had good matches with them so hopefully this year will be the same. Thursday is a big meet against University of Dubuque and we are hoping we can beat them. I’m confident that if we play well we will come out ahead.”

Loras and UD both find themselves at the bottom of the Iowa Conference standings.

UD is also winless in the conference at 0-4.

Their 1-9 record on the season puts them

just one game ahead of the Duhawks. The match against UD should provide the Duhawks with their best opportunity to pick up their first win on the season.

“The match against the University of Dubuque is a huge match for us,” Kurt said.

“We circle this match on the calendar every year and we are really excited to play at home on the Loras courts. I don’t think we’re really preparing any different physically, but I think our mentality is a lot different just because UD is such a big rival. We’re really going to want to take it to them on Thursday.”

The Duhawks will face off against their cross-town rivals Thursday at 3:30 p.m. outside the AWC.

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GRAHAM SLAM

6 types of athletes I can do without

Ryan Graham sports editor

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Senior Eric DeSousa celebrates with his teammates after hitting a three-run homer during the Duhawks 6-5 win over Luther in game one of their double-header Saturday.

Duhawks hit their stride Loras wins seven of their last eight, jumps into second place in the Iowa Conference

by KATIE TRUESDALE | sportswriter

After starting the season with a 2-7 record, the Duhawks won seven of their last eight games and have vaulted themselves into second place in the Iowa Conference.

The Duhawks began their winning ways in an Iowa Conference double-header against their cross-town rivals, University of Dubuque.

Loras got onto the scoreboard first in the third inning when senior Mike Pudlo hit a triple to left center, followed by a single into left field by senior Mark Jablonski.

The Duhawks followed that inning with three runs in the fourth to make the game 4-0. The Spartans were finally able to get on the board in the fourth, but the Duhawks responded with three more runs of their own in the fifth. Senior pitcher Jeremy Gerady had a great defensive game, allowing only three hits and collecting eight strike outs. Loras would bring in two more runs during the sixth, bringing home the 9-4 win in game one.

From the start of game two, it was evident that Loras was not going home with a loss. The Duhawks scored two runs in the top of the first thanks to Jablonski and Pudlo. The Spartans answered with two runs of their own in the bottom of the inning, capitalizing on a Duhawk error. Loras brought in three more runs in the second while the Spartans only brought in two. The Duhawks finally took it to Dubuque when they brought in four runs during the third and another by the end of the game to take the 10-6 victory.

Loras continued their winning streak in a four game series against another Iowa Conference opponent, the Luther Norse. After an uneventful start for both the Duhawks and the Norse in game one, it wasn’t until the bottom of the third when Loras brought in their first run of the game. After the Norse brought in three runs in the top of the fifth, the Duhawks responded in the bottom of the inning. Senior Eric DeSousa sent a beautiful hit over the left field fence to bring in three runs.

After Loras brought in another run in the bottom of the sixth, the Norse would answer with a two-run home run in the top of the seventh. Loras would hold on, winning the game 6-5.

In game two, with the game tied at one at the end of the first inning, the Duhawks would bring in four runs in the second and another five runs in the bottom of the fourth.

The Duhawks continued their strong offensive day as DeSousa again took over the game, hitting a grand slam and in-

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Junior Will Petrosky throws a pitch during the Duhawks’ win over Luther Saturday. Petrosky pitched four innings and picked up six strikeouts.

creasing the Duhawks’ lead to 10-1.

Although the Norse had a bit of a comeback at hand with a three-run home run in the top of the seventh, it just wasn’t enough as the Duhawks finished the day 2-0, defeating the Norse 14-8.

The third game of the four game series wasn’t as high scoring as the others.

The Duhawks were able to defeat the Norse 3-2 and move on to the final game of the series. Sophomore Patrick Walsh pitched a strong game, allowing only one earned run in seven innings and striking out six Norse batters on the way to his third win of the season.

The prospect of a sweep looked to be in jeopardy in game four after the Norse scored in each of the first four innings, gaining an 8-3 lead over the Duhawks.

However, the Duhawks broke the game open in the bottom of the sixth, scoring eleven runs. Ten of those runs were with two outs.

With that, the Duhawks took over the game and completed the series sweep with a 14-11 win.

The Duhawks met up with their cross-town rivals once again in a double-header on Tuesday. In game one, the Duhawks saw their seven-game winning streak snapped as they fell 13-4.

The Duhawks looked to rebound in game two and got out to an early 5-1. UD made a push late and cut the lead to one but were unable to rally in the ninth and the Duhawks took game two, 5-4.

“We started the year off slowly, but we are playing much better each game,” said junior pitcher Will Petrosky. “We will continue to get better, and the momentum we have now will help us continue playing great baseball and winning.”

The Duhawks’ next challenge will come at home against Coe College in the form of double-headers on both Friday and Saturday.

2014 Lorian Sports Awards This year will mark the first annual Lorian Sports Awards. The awards will celebrate the most outstanding athletes, teams and coaches from the 2013-2014 season. Voting will take place April 29 through May 6. You, the voters, will get to decide the winners in the following categories:

Men’s Athlete of the Year Women’s Athlete of the Year Men’s “Rookie” of the Year Women’s “Rookie” of the Year Men’s “Most-Improved” Athlete of the Year Women’s “Most-Improved” Athlete of the Year Men’s Team of the Year Women’s Team of the Year Coach of the Year Voting begins April 29. Be sure to check out MyDuhawk.com and vote for your fellow Duhawks!

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n professional sports, there are certain athletes who really get under my skin. It seems as though every time I turn on the TV, the list keeps growing. I’ve noticed recently that these detestable athletes all seem to fit into one of six categories. In a blatant rip-off of George Carlin’s famous bit [does sky-point], I give you: six types of athletes I

can do without.

1. Fake Tough-Guys These athletes love to pretend they’re bad-asses.

Knock them down and they’ll get right up in your face. They’ll yell. They’ll flail their arms. But in reality, these guys are soft. They love to talk a big game; one that they never back up. The media affectionately refers to them as “energy guys.”

They’re “gritty.” Change that “gr” to an “sh” and you’ve hit the nail on the head.

Examples: Tyler Hansbrough (NBA), Kevin Garnett (NBA), Kimbo Slice (MMA) 2. Jesus-Freaks These types of athletes always… Oops, I almost forgot to thank God first.

These people love to throw their religious beliefs into everything. If these were biblical times, they would be the false prophets. They stand at the microphone and proclaim their everlasting loyalty to an all-powerful being, thus increasing their likability among fans and securing future endorsement deals. It’s all a load of BS. It’s a show, a performance. We get it. You’re holy, you’re pious.

Cut the crap already.

Examples: Tim Tebow (NFL), A.C. Green (NBAretired), Josh Hamilton (MLB) 3. Bums Simply put, these guys have no business in professional sports. Most of the time, they’re still around for financial reasons. With high expectations come large contracts. But with this type of player, those high expectations are never met. The player sucks, so the GM can’t trade him.

His coach can’t bench him because he takes up a third of the payroll. Cutting him would do no good, because his contract is guaranteed. So they’re stuck, suspended on a continuum of mediocrity and broken promises. In economic terms, we call this player a sunk cost.

Examples: Alex Rodriguez (MLB), JaMarcus Russell (NFL), Rashard Lewis (NBA) 4. Lance Armstrong I realize this isn’t exactly a broad category.

This type of athlete is a complete sociopath.

They have no regard for anyone but themselves.

They will cheat, lie and threaten their way to the top of their sport. They are in a constant state of denial, no matter how many times they’re accused of wrongdoing. Try to expose them—they’ll ruin your life. But all the while, they’ll give off the impression that they’re someone to be emulated.

They’ll start foundations and sell you stupid wristbands that people wear to fit in with social trends.

Seriously, if you see someone still wearing a Livestrong bracelet, set that person on fire.

Examples: Lance Armstrong (Cycling) 5. Old Guys In just about every sport, there are players who are just too damn old. They’re usually in their early forties, still plugging away like they did in their prime fifteen years ago. Are we supposed to be proud of these players? Are we supposed to applaud them? Why? I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to watch my back-up power forward struggle with early onset Rheumatoid Arthritis.

When you look over at the broadcast booth and see one of your former teammates, look dude, it’s time to hang it up.

Examples: Brett Favre (NFL-retired), Steve Nash (NBA), Randy Johnson (MLB-retired) 6. Good Players NOT On My Favorite Team There is no reason to hate these players. I mean, they’re perfectly decent guys. They’re talented, they don’t try to cram religion down my throat and they’re not Lance Armstrong. But I’m human.

Sure, I might sit up here and use my fancy words to talk about sports, but when it comes down to it, I’m just as irrational as every other average fan.

And since these players don’t play for the Bulls or Vikings—I HOPE THEY BREAK EVERY BONE IN THEIR BODIES! Examples: Aaron Rodgers (NFL), LeBron James (NBA)