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Sexual assault: Prevention is a team effort Loras College teams up with Clarke University and University of Dubuque to raise awareness by CASSANDRA BUSCH| executive editor

On Thursday, April 7, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Clarke University’s campus hosted Dubuque’s second annual Take Back the Night, an event “where those silenced by sexual violence are given a voice.” Allies, friends and families are given the opportunity to show support to their victims. This event is locally hosted in collaboration by three local colleges: Loras College, Clarke University and University of Dubuque, along with the Riverview Center. This year over 100 were in attendance. During this annual tri-college event, which rotates location every year, participants and organizers share personal experiences, participate in skits and learn more about the statistics of sexual assault. Counselors from the Riverview Center were present as well to provide support and knowledge to the attendees. In the introduction to the event, OVE+R (Overcoming Violence and Empowering Positive (+) Relationships) had the opportunity to discuss the mission of their organization and its role on Loras’ campus since its creation six years ago. They

Du what? DuProv! by BENJY MILLER| for the Lorian

Are you ready for some comedy? This coming Friday and Saturday, April 15 and April 16, the Loras Players will be presenting their last event of the season, DuProv: Comedy for President. This is third consecutive year of improv comedy that Loras students have performed to entertain students, faculty and staff. DuProv, which stands for Duhawk Improv, revolves around the art of improvisation. This consists of performing on the spot with little to no preparation time. The evening of comedy will put skills of quick thinking and humor to the test. Unlike last year, DuProv will put two teams up against each other to see who Come to can get the most one night or points. The Knights of both. Either the Lunch Table, way, anyone which is comwho attends prised of senior Michael Okas, juwill not be Kyzer Moore, disappointed. nior sophomore Ben It promises Pashon and firstyear Sarah Muelto be an ler, will face off exciting time. against I l l e g a l Karaoke, which starts seniors Kyle Leeson and Stephanie Benic, junior Benjy Miller and first-year Ervin Yahr. Both of these teams will be competing for the DuProv trophy, which will depend on the points from the audience and the judges. The points will be based on applause after each scenario. Both performance nights will be emceed by Austin Cousins and will be judged playwright Lenore Howard, Dean of Students Art Sunleaf and Admissions Representative Luis Santoyo. Duprov has been a hit on the Loras campus for the past two years, and this year’s competition looks to be no different. The cost is free for Loras affiliated. Come to one night or both. Either way, anyone who attends will not be disappointed. It promises to be an exciting time. Both shows will start at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph Auditorium in Hoffmann Hall.

also shared information about the effect of ing the issue. sexual assault on both men and women in Denim Day will take place on April 27 this our society and how the organization reach- year. This is an event where students are es out to the wider Dubuque community. encouraged to wear jeans to commemorate The Loras organization works with students women across the world who are blamed from both UD and Clarke to spread aware- for their own sexual assaults because of ness about the issue throughout the whole of how they dress. The event originated in Itthe city community in addition to its college aly where a girl was sexually assaulted and campuses. then blamed by a In the Loras judge for her own community specifiassault. The judge Anyone can help prevent cases of cally, OVE+R holds claimed that her sexual assault by being a vigilant a variety of events jeans were so tight throughout the that she must have member of their community. year to educate and Elise Amo helped her assailspread awareness ant remove them. Vice President, OVE+R about sexual assault Those who wear on college campusjeans on Denim es. April is Sexual Day pay one dollar Assault Awareness Month, and multiple and wear a sticker on their jeans in order to events have already been held such as Proj- support the cause. ect Clothesline, Operation Beautiful, healthy “Anyone can help prevent cases of sexual relationship talks, movie showings and the assault by being a vigilant member of their upcoming Denim Day. The goal in raising community,” Elise Amo, OVE+R’s vice presawareness is to create an open conversation ident, said. among students and the wider community in OVE+R also shared the following advice order to educate and end stigmas surround- to students about how to step in and take

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action. If someone is trying to take someone home when one or both parties is intoxicated, then you can step in and try to divert the person’s attention elsewhere. Another way could be to spread the word about the culture surrounding sexual assault. People are not always aware of the things they say that promote this negative culture. For example, if someone says, “He or she deserved it. They were asking for it,” then step in and say, “Hey, no one deserves to be sexually assaulted. There is a reason why people are taking this problem more seriously. This victim blaming needs to stop.” Just by explaining to others the implications they are making from this event does not help change the culture we have created. Amanda Scepurek, one of the OVE+R Officers, with the help of the Riverview Center is starting a sexual assault support group for survivors of sexual assault. The group is open to all survivors, men and women alike, and is completely anonymous. Only those attending will know the location and time of the meetings. If anyone wants more information, contact Amanda at Amanda. Scepurek@loras.edu.

Dance Marathon approaches big day From fundraisers to fun activities, here’s everything to expect on April 23 by PAYTON VAN VORS| for the Lorian

April 23 marks the most important day of the year for the biggest organization on campus. Loras College Dance Marathon works diligently from August to April fundraising for the University of Iowa’s Children’s Hospital. Between 5K runs, hockey games and line dancing, Dance Marathon creates a variety of engaging events throughout the year. With less than two weeks until the event, the organization is hosting a few more opportunities to make the big day a success. This past Saturday, LCDM Morale hosted an event called “A Night of Miracles, A Night to Remember.” Different from the many fundraising events, this event’s sole purpose was to celebrate the local miracle children by creating a prom-themed dance. Saturday, April 16, marks 15 days until the event and there are many opportunities to get involved. First, Northeast Iowa Community College hosts a yearly event called “Celebrate You,” and this year they are teaming up with Loras College Dance Marathon. The event is focused on appreciating women around the tri-states area filled with spa treatments, cooking tips, empowerment and inspirational speakers. If you are interested in attending, sign up is available at https://www.nicc. edu/celebrateyou/, and all proceeds go towards LCDM. “Community Canning” will occur on April 16 and 17 in which teams will go into the Dubuque community to spread the mission of Dance Marathon. In addition, Loras College Dance Marathon will release fun, easy ways for all registered dancers to raise $10 a day. On Tuesday, April 12, the organization is devoting the day to fundraising. “11k in a Day” is a push to encourage each dancer to raise just $50 in order to reach the day’s total goal of $11,000. “These last few weeks, even though they’re jammed packed, are worth it in the

photos by PAYTON VAN VORS

Above: Dancers make crowns with Miracle Children during a fundraiser. Left: A Loras student spends time with a Miracle Child.

l Top secret breakout rooms l Family speakers l Zumba and line dancing l Honorary appearances and skits by

end,” Rachel Moser, LCDM’s Public Relations Chair, said. “We’ve worked hard all year long, and now we’re getting closer to the big event where all of our hard work comes together.” If that doesn’t get you excited for April 23, here’s an idea of what to expect at the 2016 Loras College Dance Marathon: l Photo booth fun l Catering provided by Buffalo Wild Wings, Olive Garden, and Pancheros

faculty, staff, and alumni l Karaoke l Bounce houses l Storming of the Rockbowl l Guest appearance by Loras College President, Jim Collins l BIG SURPRISE ACTIVITY “I’m just really excited for over 300 Duhawks to come together and show what our community can do,” Moser said. New to Loras College Dance Marathon, the event will be streamed live for those who aren’t able to attend. A link to the stream will be available on the Loras College Dance Marathon Facebook page. Power Grafx, a screen printing company, will also be at the event creating custom Dance Marathon gear for $15.

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Legacy Symposium: Why you shouldn’t miss it by ANNA JOHNSON| staff writer

Many students studying at Loras discover that the true value of their pursuit of a college degree goes beyond the acquisition of a diploma. They are challenged to think critically, to never fear unanswered questions and to seek connections between their studies and the world that they live in. This event is the culmination of every reason why higher education is unquestionably valuable, and it is made possible by the engagement of those who go above and beyond to present their work for the rest of the community to see. The Loras College Legacy Symposium is an event which, at the very least, showcases the scholarly and creative work of Loras College students and faculty members. However, it is more completely an event which allows members of the Loras community to collectively define what it means to value continued education and what it means to be a Duhawk who is analyzing the past, engaging in the present and creating a better future by way of exploring interests and

utilizing talents. All members of the Loras Ballrooms throughout the four sessions of community are encouraged to attend the the day. Similar to the oral presentations, event on April 27 and take part in the best of the topics are endless. Come and explore what Loras does as an institution of higher what peers and professors have been worklearning. ing on. Featured at the event are oral presenRoundtable Discussions: New to this tations, poster presentations, roundtable year’s event are three roundtable discusdiscussions, an art sions facilitated by exhibition and a film members of the Lorfestival. as College Center for All members of the Loras Oral Presentations: Experiential Learncommunity are encouraged ing Office addressing Fifteen-minute oral to attend the event on presentations will how students can esbe given throughout tablish their legacies April 27 and take part in the day in various lowhile at Loras. The the best of what Loras cations in the Alumthree roundtable disdoes as an institution ni Campus Center, cussions will inform Academic Resource students of internof higher learning. Center, Keane Hall, ship, service learning and Wahlert Hall, by and AmeriCorps, and students and faculty members. The variety study abroad opportunities. If you are at all of presentation topics ensures that there will interested, look to these discussions in the be a presentation of interest for everyone. Alumni Campus Center during the lunch Poster Presentations: Posters of scholarly hour. work will be presented by students and facJuried Art Exhibit: Throughout the first ulty members in the Alumni Campus Center three sessions of the day, artwork will be

displayed in the Alumni Campus Center Ballroom A, and artists will be available to discuss their work. The variety of media which will be displayed includes painting, drawing, mixed media, digital photography, digital illustration and graphic design. Come and marvel at the incredible work peers have created. Film Festival: Finally, at the end of the night, the Alumni Campus Center Marie Graber Ballroom is transformed into a movie theater which will show ten films written, recorded and produced by Loras College students. Come and ride an emotional rollercoaster with friends while watching these gripping films. Show support for the students and faculty members of Loras College by not only attending the day’s events, but also by asking questions. The Loras College Legacy Symposium is every Duhawk’s legacy. Engage, learn and grow as a student. Be inspired by the energy of the day. To learn more, visit www.loras.edu/legacysymposium and follow the Loras College Legacy Symposium on social media.

Canadian poet encourages expression during Loras visit by ASHLEY PUDIL| news editor

Last week, Loras had the privilege of hosting Canadian poet Carmine Starnino. He held a reading on Thursday, April 7, in the Mary Alexis room in the Alumni Campus Center and visited a variety of English classes throughout the day on Friday, April 8. Starnino has published five volumes of poetry, which have been nominated for a variety of awards, including the Governor General’s Award, the Canadian Author’s Association Prize for Poetry and the A.M. Klein Prize for Poetry. His poetry has been included in “Best American Poetry 2007” and was additionally nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Thursday night’s reading was well attended by students, members of the English faculty, and even a few alumni. Starnino began by reading from his new book of poetry, “Leviathan”, which was released a few days before his visit to Loras. He explained the importance of “trigger warnings” — writing

riety of poems, ranging from topics such as collections of literary essays, “A Lover’s a meat butcher to a poem written about his Quarrel” and “Lazy Bastardism”, and is newborn baby and his father’s death. His the editor and compiler of “The New Canpoems are written in a narrative style, which on: An Anthology of Canadian Poetry”. At tells a particular story using description. his reading, Starnino was asked about cenBecause of this, Starnino focuses on tying sorship in literary criticism, a topic many of the participants his poems toseemed interested in. gether looseHe encouraged the ly instead of I have to write down a word when I feel point of writing and writing in a an emotion because, when I go back to publishing criticism. specific for“I’m less enthusiasit, I remember what the feeling was. mat. tic when certain works “A lot of Carmine Starnino can’t be talked about,” my life has Poet Starnino said. “Giving been about criticism gives more giving myself voices to the different permission to themes in literature.” do certain things,” Starnino stated about his Starnino had one piece of advice for the poem “San Pellegrino”. The majority of the English classes. lines end with a word ending in -er, which “Learn a language,” Starnino stressed. gives the poem structure. “If you can learn another language, you will In addition to writing poetry, Starni- understand a larger variety of not just poetry no is known for giving literary criticism and criticism, but the stylistic elements of it. to other writers. He is the author of two It opens an entirely new world.”

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Carmine Starnino down a word or phrase when he feels a certain emotion. “Poems are pressured by need,” Starnino said. “I have to write down a word when I feel an emotion because, when I go back to it, I remember what the feeling was.” During the reading, Starnino read a va-

Lighthearted laughs with Azhar Usman by BRENNAN PIVNICKA| staff writer

On Thursday, March 31, Chicago comedian Azhar Usman performed at Loras College. Dealing with the topic of Peace and Justice, Usman brought with him a unique style of humor that shamelessly blended social commentary with political satire to create an enjoyable yet thought-provoking presentation. Born and raised in Skokie, IL, Usman is a well-versed and experienced comedian, actor, director and producer. He has performed in over twenty different countries and has worked alongside several other well-known comedians, including Dave Chappelle and Jim Gaffigan. Aside from his standup career, Usman was involved in several film and television projects, including the well-received independent film Mooz-lum and the more recent CBS special “What’s So Funny About

Religion?” He also featured in several documentaries about Muslim American, such as the BBC special “It’s My Country Too: Muslim-Americans.” Usman spoke about the issues of race, religion and equality in America. His performance incorporated elements of hard fact and comedy to deal with concepts of time, space, money, and the current political situation. Being a Muslim-American, Usman often took the opportunity to point out humorous incidents, such as being stopped at an airport, in a way that showcased the problems with the aforementioned issues. Usman’s performance was well-received by the Loras community. His messages expressed considerable relevance to modern times. It is hoped that, as in the past, this will not be his final visit to Loras College.

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Apr. 14, 2016

A girl’s guide to growing up in college by ANNMARIE BIANCALANA| staff writer

he term “growing up” is most often associated with children and teenagers, but once we emerge victorious from the oh-so-bittersweet forest of the teen years, we want nothing more than to disassociate from every term that can be used to describe juveniles. But the fact is that adults grow up, too… especially college students. If you’re a young adult growing up in college like me, remember this advice. On physical appearances: No matter how much people tell you not to, you’re going to compare yourself to others. It’s normal. But once you start putting yourself down or trying to change yourself to meet a certain standard, that’s when it becomes unhealthy. Don’t change yourself for anybody but you. Embrace your flaws and insecurities. That way, no one can use them against you. Keep up with trends. Try to learn how to be comfortable in your own skin. You should never feel ashamed of your body. There is no perfect body type. Don’t feel ashamed or embarrassed to wear makeup or certain clothes if it makes you feel more confident. Just go for it. Never apologize for who you are or what you like. On self-worth: Know that you are an amazing person worthy of love and respect. Your opinion matters. Never let anyone tell you it doesn’t. Don’t spread yourself too thin trying to please everyone.

It doesn’t work, and you’ll just end up raise your voice, you’ve lost the argument. being the one who’s unhappy. Don’t try Don’t make fun of people or make jokes to be the best at everything, because at their expense. Don’t embarrass them you’re not. Be humble about your skill on purpose. It’s horrible, and you’ll and strength. Don’t boast or brag. You’ll regret it when you look back. Don’t say lose friends and respect that way. Don’t things you don’t mean. Stand by your seek approval from your peers, but accept word. Compliment people, but only if it’s it graciously when it’s given. Never put genuine. someone else down to impress people or to On socializing: Get a unique phone get attention. If one of case. It’s a very useful your friends does that, conversation starter and On self-worth: to you or to someone it’s a little ego-boost Know that you else, tell them to cut every time someone it out or cut them out compliments it. Give are an amazing of your life. Surround criticism gently and person worthy of yourself with positive privately. Don’t talk love and respect. people. Never settle for negatively about people less than you deserve. behind their back. I When you go out with know it’s hard, but just a super cute outfit and think you look don’t. If you wouldn’t tell that person what damn good that day, make sure that you you said about them, then that’s crossing and your friends take pictures. Don’t take the line. Don’t start drama with people no for an answer. you don’t like for no reason. Odds are, On integrity: Don’t feel like you have whatever you’re mad about is stupid. to prove anything to anyone. You don’t On personality: You can be sassy and owe anyone anything. Not everyone you confident all you want, but don’t be a meet is going to like you. Accept that bitch. Just because you’re sassy and fact. Own it. Don’t let it bother you. Be confident, that does NOT automatically assertive and aggressive when you need make you a bitch. If anyone describes to be. If someone disrespects you or an ambitious, independent woman as puts you down, don’t even give them the “intimidating,” “overwhelming,” or satisfaction of your anger. Calmly stand “bitchy” just means they can’t handle your ground and stick up for yourself, or when a woman has confidence. They walk away and be the bigger person. Pick should call you “awesome” instead. Do one or the other. The minute you have to not allow anyone to take advantage of you.

Don’t be a pushover. On sex and sexuality: There’s nothing wrong with being a virgin. Don’t do it just “to get it over with.” Remember that you are in control of all your sexual encounters. Your partner should not have to talk you into anything. There’s nothing wrong with experimenting with your sexuality. There’s also nothing wrong with not knowing your sexuality. Sexuality is a spectrum, not a scale. It’s not black or white. If you’re nervous around someone you like, I truly believe in the home field advantage. You’ll be more comfortable and relaxed in your own house or in a place that you’re the most familiar with. That comfort will give you confidence. On lifestyle: Try everything at least once. Except heroin. Or meth. Not even once. Take risks sometimes, even small ones that make your heart beat a little bit faster. Don’t start smoking cigarettes. Just don’t. On your education: Get help if you need help. Ask questions when you don’t understand. Know off the top of your head whether it’s better to half-ass your homework and turn it in when it’s due, or whole-ass it and take the late penalty. Ask someone you trust to proofread important essays. Try to stay organized. It’ll pay off in the long run. Learn how to write a professional email. Learn the steps of writing a good essay. Most importantly, stay true to yourself.

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ask a lot of knowledgeable as I should be on questions. I can’t foreign affairs or our country’s help myself. military history, and it’s something Whether it’s during I’ve always been very self-conscious a movie, on a drive about. I haven’t done enough to to get groceries, educate myself, and it shows whenever sitting in Church, I try and have a discussion about or wherever really, politics. I’ve only been taking this I can’t help but ask class for a couple of months, but questions because already I know ten times more than I genuinely want I did previously. And if I have a to know. I have the question, I try to speak up in class or weirdest Google write it down to Google afterwards. Cassandra search history ever, Explanations from my more Busch because if there’s knowledgeable classmates have been executive ever a topic brought really helpful too. editor up and the answer Sure, admitting that you don’t isn’t known, I have know something can be hard to do an irresistible impulse to figure out at times. Our society often teaches the answer. I love going to Trivia us that to ask for help is to show Nights because I find a geeky sense a sign of weakness, when really of joy in knowing random facts. I also it’s the opposite. Being able to love crossword puzzles, “Wheel of humble yourself and admit that Fortune” and any typical hobby of an you need a little assistance shows 80-year-old woman. However, there that you genuinely want to learn are also times where I can tell I’m and better yourself, whether it be in getting on peoples’ the workplace, nerves with all of classroom, or on my curiosity. So the open road They’ve been drilling when I signed up heading to a in our heads since for an Advanced destination that elementary school that Gen Ed called War you don’t know and Pacifism (of how to navigate we should ask questions which I previously to. And speaking if we have them, and knew pretty close from experience, that “there are no to nothing about), I the more you ask was a little nervous questions, the dumb questions,” but that I was going to easier it gets. maybe we need a little go crazy with all of They’ve been reminder as college my questions, and drilling in our even worse, drive heads since students and future an entire class and elementary school participants in the professor insane. that we should worldwide work force. Okay, so I didn’t ask questions if just take this class we have them solely because it and that “there sounded interesting, but also because are no dumb questions,” but maybe it satisfied one of the requirements we need a little reminder as college for my minor. But it sounded like a students and future participants in really good challenge for me. As an the worldwide work force. As someone English major, I’ve never gotten the who is sitting next to you in class and opportunity to take a politics class genuinely wants to know the answers, before. So I signed up, and showed up I can say that your questions really are at the first class a little bit anxious, appreciated. So please, never be afraid because for the first time in a long to ask. Chances are that someone else time, I had no idea what I was in for. is wondering the exact same thing that I am nowhere near as you are.

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Apr. 14, 2016

Why I’m bored of presidential politics

Intense media coverage and debates beat candidates’ stances into the ground time and time again

t’s now the second week of April, and I’ve recently been finding myself occasionally gazing longingly at my calendar for it to be July 25 already. By now, the metaphorical lines have been drawn into the metaphorical sand that stake out Dallas Knapp where one candidate’s support ends and where another begins. By now, it has been made abundantly clear to potential voters what it means for themselves and what signals are sent to others when they vote for their favorite presidential nominee. This is my least favorite portion of the electoral season because we have internalized popular notions of what it means to vote for Donald Trump, or to vote for John Kasich.

‘KNAPP’ TIME

Put simply, the election is now all about an internal debate on personal identity and no longer about a debate on ideas. Take these last two candidates, Trump and Kasich, and imagine in your mind what a Trump voter believes, what they look like, how they live and where they live. Now do the same for Kasich voters. How did you picture both voters, and did they look, act, talk, work or live similarly? Probably not, because Trump and Kasich have very different plans on a variety of issues that would lead some to support Kasich instead of Trump and vice versa. After six months of media coverage during which all the presidential hopefuls have talked up their plans as much as they could, created new ones, and changed old positions to new, what more is there to talk about,

to think about? Like I said, the lines in change would make the policy better. In the sand have been drawn. By now, it part, it is because all we have left to do is clear what it means to be a supporter now is decide how we feel about what of The Don or a supporter of Basic we learned, which further separates us Kasich. It is now the process of looking into supporter groups. at each candidate, what they stand for, For the next couple of months, and determining whether a candidate all that is left to do is sit idly behind lines up with the line in the your beliefs, your sand that marks After the conventions, values. your candidate’s there will be a big shake Put simply, space. After the the election is conventions, there up on where people stand, now all about an will be a big shake especially after the future internal debate on up on where people brokered convention for personal identity stand, especially and no longer after the future Republican voters, but about a debate on brokered convention until then we are in a kind ideas. There isn’t for Republican of holding pattern. any talk about voters, but until Donald’s wall, nor then we are in a Ted Cruz’s plan kind of holding to abolish the IRS, nor about Hillary’s pattern. This is my least favorite part plans for Wall Street, and nothing much of the political season because I am about Bernie’s proposed tax increases bored of being a passive supporter of a either. In part this is because we’ve potential presidential nominee. I don’t pretty much heard it all by this point; know about you, but I can’t wait until the pro’s for and the con’s against, who I can be an advocate instead of just a will be affected, and how this or that supporter.

Reality of China’s economic situation

China’s economy will play a major part in the rest of the world’s economic status in the coming future

by NINO ERBA| staff writer

t’s time someone told the truth to you, so I should probably say it. Things are going to get chaotic. The same kind of economic turmoil that rattled the world in 2008 is likely going to strike again. Now, this could be because of any number of factors, but let me point to one particularly seismic factor in this upcoming economic meltdown: China. More specifically, there are three key factors that will play a deciding hand in China’s economic fortunes: economic decline, population woes and the Panama Papers. The first of these factors has been noticed for a while now. In fact, earlier this year, there was a brief panic over China’s economic performance. An article from January in the “New York Times” stated that “The Chinese economy grew at a 6.8 percent rate in the fourth quarter, according to data released on Tuesday. It was the lowest quarterly expansion since the global financial crisis in 2009.” Also, an article in the “Financial Times” cited different banks and their predictions of how much China’s growth will contract, though their predictions still remain over six percent of growth. Still, we saw some of the effects of China’s performance earlier this year when the Dow Jones (which you can find on websites like MarketWatch) dropped to the mid-15,000s, China having some influence on that. Should China continue to perform relatively weakly in succeeding years, who’s not to say that they’ll set off a chain reaction of bad economic news? Oh, but we’re just getting started. China’s demographics and population are also bound to hit a wall soon. An article from 2012 by BBC includes an interactive graph that shows how much of China’s population will be 65 and older, using statistics from 2010 by the United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The numbers are startling. China’s population aged 65 and older will surpass 25% by 2050, hitting peaks of 30% for both 2070 and 2080. However, that’s not the only worrying factor. An article from 2013 by “GlobalPost” that factors including China’s now-defunct one-child policy has left the gender gap artificially high: “Social scientists in China say the upcoming census results could reveal a

gender ratio of 122 boys born for every interviewees such as University of 100 girls. Under natural conditions, Chicago political scientist Dali Yang and there are typically 105-106 boys for Kenneth Rhee of the nonprofit Urban every 100 girls.” With that many men Land Institute have some optimistic with that few women, combined with an outlooks regarding these ghost cities, aging population, and things don’t look the fact that people aren’t living in too good for China’s these cities right economic outlook. now doesn’t bode More specifically, there Now, one factor well for a country that could be a that’s experiencing are three key factors positive is what’s economic that will play a deciding known as China’s contraction. hand in China’s economic “ghost cities.” An Then, just NPR article from recently, the fortunes: economic last year interviewed Panama Papers decline, population woes Haishan Wu from got released. and the Panama Papers. the tech company The implications Baidu about these in those papers ghost cities. The regarding the data revealed that “Many of these Chinese government are pretty deserted developments have apartment undeniable. An article in the “New buildings and not much else.” Wu also York Times” earlier this month noted added that his “hunch is that people that “At least three of the seven people don’t want to move into neighborhoods on the Chinese Communist Party’s that lack schools, hospitals and most powerful committee, including shopping malls.” While additional President Xi Jinping, have relatives

who controlled secretive offshore companies, the organization that has publicized a trove of leaked documents about hidden wealth reported on Wednesday.” Of course, if you’re living in China, you wouldn’t know about it: Both the NYT article and an article from “The Guardian” earlier this month note the crackdown that’s happening regarding the Panama Papers. Sooner or later, however, when things turn bad for China, there are bound to be people questioning what’s going on. Whether or not China’s leaders have solutions to these problems will determine China’s future. Criminally, not enough talk is being passed around about China’s economic outlook. It would be so refreshing if this president had an honest discussion about China and how it will impact the US and global economies. Depressingly, though, looking at this election, who wants to hear that? So, keep your eyes and ears peeled: you can expect to hear more about China in the near future.

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY by BRODERICK HOOKER | staff writer

1775: First Abolition Society Founded: On this day, April 14, 1775, Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Rush, and other concerned citizens of Philadelphia founded the Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage. Benjamin Franklin was later elected as the organization’s president, and he lobbied the Continental Congress to ban slavery in the new nation. Unfortunately, the organization, and all the abolition societies that came after it, would have to wait almost one hundred years and a Civil War before their goal was realized. 1846: Please Pass the People Meat: The infamous Donner party left Springfield, Illinois for California on this day in 1846. The next leg of their journey was Independence, Missouri, where they would go the rest of the trail. Their trek was planned so as to avoid spring rains and arrive in California before snowfall. But upon reaching the Sierra Nevada mountains, their party was trapped. Facing starvation, survivors resorted to eating their dead oxen, the hide of their snowshoes, and most disturbingly their dead traveling companions. 1865: Lincoln Shot: After a brutal four year Civil War, the nation’s wounds were still wide open. The United States was one nation again, and slavery was abolished. Southern states and their sympathizers were resentful of this. The war had been declared over only a week previous at Appomattox Courthouse. President Abraham Lincoln was watching the play “Our American Cousin”, in Ford Theatre in Washington D.C. on the night of April 14, 1865. The assassin was John Wilkes Booth, a prominent Maryland actor. He shouted the phrase “Sec semper tyrannis,” or “thus always to tyrants,” which according to some is what Brutus said as he assassinated Julius Caesar. 1912: Iceberg Hits Titanic: The supposedly unsinkable vessel had set out for the United States from Great Britain on April 10, 1912. The ship held hundreds of people of extreme wealth, as well as immigrants in search of a better life. Late in the evening, the ship hit an iceberg and sunk the next morning. There were only enough lifeboats on board to rescue half of the passengers. If you want a look at the human element and drama that must have been present on the fateful night, watch the movie. 2014: #Bringbackourgirls: Boko Haram, which means “western education is forbidden,” kidnaps over 200 schoolgirls from the town of Chibok, Nigeria. Boko Haram, a radical jihadist group, sees itself as the African province of the Islamic State. The event prompted international outrage, including the twitter hashtag, #bringbackourgirls.

Bite-sized Book Review: ‘The fortune hunter’ by LIZZY HOFF | staff writer

Known for her bestselling novel, “The American Heiress,” Daisy Goodwin is back at it again. “The Fortune Hunter” is a fantastically written story about a man named Captain Middleton, or Bay as he is called, and his relationship with two beautiful women: the Austrian Empress, Sisi, and the heiress to a massive fortune, Charlotte Baird. While I am not a fan of love triangles, the one depicted in this piece of historical fiction is beautifully portrayed. The problems are realistic, not just there to create conflict, and the language is easy to understand despite the story taking place in the late 1800s. “The Fortune Hunter” is an easy read that is impossible to put down and leaves you wanting more.

NOT-SO-HARDCORE HENRY: A REVIEW by NINO ERBA | staff writer

This really had a lot of potential. As articles by platforms like CNET and “Rolling Stone” pointed out, “Hardcore Henry” was heavily shot using the GoPro camera, and the film utilizes a first-person point-of-view. The film looks like a video game: imagine watching “Call of Duty” or any of the myriad of first-person video games out there, done as a feature film. Unfortunately, “Hardcore Henry” takes an interesting concept and extraordinarily promising filmmaking both to their breaking points. Henry, as we find, is enhanced with cybernetic upgrades to the point where much of him is now technology. (The screen sometimes cuts in action to simulate the breaking up of his functioning.) He’s taken care of by Estelle (Haley Bennett) and reintegrated into living, but the action starts almost immediately as the facility they’re in is overrun by Akan (Danila Kozlovsky), who combines Kurt Cobain’s looks with a frenetic manner akin to, say, Jesse Eisenberg. After Henry and Estelle escape, Henry is forced to fend for himself, aided along the way by a dude named Jimmy (Sharlto Copley from District 9). And of course, much blood is spilled along the way. When I say the film looks like a video game, I should also mention that it plays out like a video game. Being filmed on a GoPro means that we get endless shaky camera and disorienting action. Of course, incoherent action is a common affliction of modern action movies, but the action in this movie really can test your ability to handle action done in such a manner. The film suffers from other problems as well. Peter Travers of “Rolling Stone” noted that the film “doesn’t add up to much.” It really doesn’t. I hate to sound like a broken record, but it’s really like a video game. That extends to essentials like plot and character development, in that there isn’t much of it. Also, the same CNET article has a section that sums up one of my problems with it as well: “The film can have a physical effect on viewers, and not just because of the over-the-top bloody violence or the juvenile humour. The constant motion can at times be a bit much…” That’s an understatement. The extreme shaky camera is nauseating at times, and it’s not done in an artful way either. I suppose it’s meant to emulate what it feels like to be in Henry’s shoes, but even this is taking it too far. Not to say that there aren’t good points to this movie. The cast (which includes Tim Roth) does well under the circumstances, and Copley plays multiple characters quite well. In addition, there was just so much potential with the movie. The use of GoPro is daring and innovative, the first-person narrative is also innovative, and as articles in places like “Forbes” point out, the film was financed through Indiegogo (the closing credits acknowledge the donors). A wide-release film financed through an Internet website! Extraordinary! Too bad this is what we ended up with. “Hardcore Henry” is perhaps best described as frustrating. You know what could’ve been. You see the potential of its technique. But if you’re not a fan of video games, violent action movies (there’s nudity in this as well, as a fair warning), or motion sickness, you know this movie isn’t for you.

FIRST THEY MADE HIM DANGEROUS. THEN THEY MADE HIM MAD.

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DVD REVIEW: ‘PEANUTS’ by NINO ERBA | staff writer

This really could’ve gone wrong in so many different ways. Hollywood is currently in an unbreakable fever of rehashing everything. There doesn’t seem to be a remake or sequel they won’t greenlight. Also, given our disorienting pop culture landscape right now, it doesn’t feel like anything is sacred these days. Even the best of intentions will come under fire on social media or elsewhere. So it’s with enormous satisfaction that I can say that last year’s “Peanuts” movie helps continue the institution that is Charles M. Schultz’s creation. Despite being computeranimated, it’s almost as if these characters never left us. Being Peanuts, the plot isn’t terribly surprising. A new kid moves into town (The Little Red-Haired Girl), and Charlie Brown falls hopelessly in love with her. In addition to his quest, the Peanuts universe thrives with the same characters we all know and cherish, especially Snoopy, who has his own subplot imaging himself as the WWI Flying Ace falling in love with a poodle (voiced, believe it or not, by Kristin Chenoweth) and saving her when she gets captured. Also being Peanuts, the characters are just as you remember them. Charlie Brown is the same lovable, neurotic loser who never seems to catch a break in life. Linus still has his trusty blanket with him. Peppermint Patty is still a terrible student. Also, Snoopy and Woodstock are still

one of the best duos to ever grace either the comic pages or the screen. As reported in places the “The Washington Post and /Film,” their voices were actually done through archive recordings of the late Bill Meléndez, who created many of the Peanuts animated shorts from way back when. Also, the animation is better than you’d expect it would be. Yes, it’s done with computers. But, somehow it manages to bring the classic style of Peanuts into a computerized context. You don’t doubt that what you’re watching is Peanuts. That’s one of the movie’s biggest achievements. Plus, when all is said and done, the “Peanuts” movie is just a great feelgood film. Despite being snubbed by the Academy, it was one of the best animated films to be released last year. Also, it doesn’t fail to tug at the heart. You may be hardened by life and all its doom and gloom, but it’s almost impossible to not feel emotionally attached to Charlie Brown. We identify with them because he helps articulate the self-doubt and neuroses many of us inevitably feel. This also gives depth to the humor that has defined Peanuts as an institution. Also, it takes a heart of stone to not be moved by the climax (which I wouldn’t DARE give away). The movie’s now out on DVD and Blu-Ray, so here’s another chance to celebrate Spring!

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‘Did you lose a bet?’ A Week as Two-Face by BALDY HOOKER | staff writer

If there is any physical feature of mine that I have always been especially proud of, it’s my hair. I have always loved the feeling of being able to run my fingers through it. I’ve always loved the feeling of being able to stroke my beard in contemplation. That’s why shaving alternating sides of my hair, mustache, and beard would have been unthinkable at one time in my life. For those of you who don’t know, the reason I shaved my head in such a bizarre way is because the Knights of Columbus council does an annual April haircut fundraiser. Guys who participate find some strange hairstyles and have people vote for them with their money. The potential haircut that gains the most money wins, and the unlucky gentleman has to wear that haircut for a week, no matter how bizarre. For a guy who loved his hair as much as I do, I don’t know how I

ended up participating. I wasn’t egged on by the other Knights. It certainly was not any kind of peer pressure from everyone else doing it. Only one other knight participated, David Baird, and his haircut ended up looking far more normal than mine. Either way, I felt called to do it. I found a milk jug, and drew each of the haircuts that people could vote for. The one I would not have minded as much was the “tonsure” (only the top of my head shaved, like a monk). Another was what I called the “vertical hoop,” which consisted of a vertical ring of hair from the top of my head under my chin, with everything else shaved. The “Cossack,” named for medieval Ukrainian cavalrymen, was a mustache and a tuft of hair on top. Then of course there was the “alternating.” Side of my head shaved, opposite side of my mustache, opposite side of my beard. This was the lucky winner. A few days in I

added Guy Fieri, which is bleached blond spiked hair and part of a beard. But this one and the Cossack were the unfortunate haircuts who received no votes. The tonsure was winning for a while, which I was thankful for. This would have been the easiest to recover from. Just shave my head, keep my beard, and I’d look like one of the badass guys with a beard and shaved head. But no. My friends wanted to make it difficult for me, so they did. Alternating won. I was able to raise 68 dollars in total, with alternating composing almost half of that. On the day of reckoning, my friends all crowded into my room to watch the shaving go down. When it was over, it looked like two different people occupying the same face. I even came up with alter egos for them. The side with hair and a beard, but no mustache, was humble Amish farmer, “Jedidiah Yoder.” The other, with a

shaved head and half a mustache, was “Ricky,” a lovable scum bag. Those who knew me, or knew about the fundraiser were amused, but even for them it got old quickly. Most people just stared, not bothering to ask, or were too nervous to ask what would compel me to get such a haircut. A lot of people asked me if I lost a bet. But having to face that tiny amount of disdain and embarrassment through the week was humbling. I went on the Antioch retreat with it, and it was interesting how important it ended up being to the weekend. As soon as I returned to campus, however, I shaved off what was left of my head hair and facial hair, leaving me as bald as I have ever been. It was symbolic, in a way. Shaving off the old man, so the new one can grow. It was an experience that I do not regret, and one that made me grow in some small way as a man. Hair grows back, and so will I.

Du-What? Du-blin by KRISSY JUAREZ

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Three Things I Learned Being Stranded Outside of Brussels During the Terrorist Attack 1. Knowing basic phrases of the country that you are traveling to This should be a no-brainer, but in case you’re like me and wait until the last minute to look up how to say “where is the toilet,” DON’T. I say this as a word of warning because just in case something unplanned happens in your trip (which will most definitely happen), you’ll feel infinitely more comfortable in your situation. Also, just because people “speak” English doesn’t mean they understand English; these are two completely different things, I promise (just like when most of us say we can speak Spanish).

2. How to kill time (in a fun way) While attempting to figure out phase two of being stranded (a.k.a. playing the waiting game), I quickly realized the desperate need for distraction. This is the point of your trip when wi-fi becomes your tried and true traveling companion. Not only can you keep up to date with current news (global or Lorasrelated), but you can also look up points of interest near you. This saved my sanity and I was able to see places that I definitely had not planned on seeing, like an Australian ice cream store in the heart of Namur, Belgium. Not only does this enhance the overall experience, but it helps

you feel in control as well.

3. Letting fear influence you but not control you When the news first came out about the different bombs in the airport and the train, I was beyond shocked. I literally couldn’t wrap my mind around what happened. I was stuck for two and a half days in Namur, and for the first day I was completely on edge, terrified that for some reason the attackers would hit this city next. However, something my friend and I did was let the fear of the attack make us cautious and aware but not paralyze us. Although I was still uneasy about being so close to the attack, we tried to make the most of it and still ventured out of hotel to explore the city. The most rewarding part of that was seeing how people transformed public squares into memorials for the victims of the bombing. They let the fear associated with the massacre influence them but ultimately they chose how to react, and it was out of love.

11 People You Meet in Colle ge by HANNAH REINERT | staff writer

1. The super athlete who manages to juggle a major and minor while playing two sports. 2. The I-never-studied-in-high-school-so-why-start-now? This goes one of two ways: either they’re wonderfully successful not studying, or they fail tests. 3. The super academic who has a double major and two too many minors. 4. The over-sleeper who binge watches Netflix until 3am which causes them to sleep through their alarm clock. 5. The I-haven’t-left-campus-since-August. Either they’re a Loras die-hard or they live too many states away to leave for the weekend. 6. The early riser who dresses up for class every day. These people seem to have their life together and you envy them for it. They’re the ones who keep track of the forecast and plan accordingly [aka the people who remember to pack an umbrella and wear rain boots]. 7. The classmate who’s in love with sweatpants. Pigs will fly before this person wears a pair of jeans. This person may even intentionally lose points on a very important presentation just so they don’t have to dress up. 8. The party animal. Need I say more? 9. The I-don’t-show-up-for-class-until-finals. We’d be able to spot Bigfoot before anyone sees this person in the flesh. It’s like we know there’s an Emily in this class, but only God knows what she looks like. 10. The procrastinator who writes a ten-page paper in one night. 11. The person who tries out every major available. Nothing wrong with changing from a criminal justice major to an art major, I suppose.

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TRISH The Lorian is continuing a column by Tricia Borelli, director of counseling services. Here she will answer student questions concerning anything that relates to keeping it together while doing this crazy thing called college. Send questions or comments to Ms. Borelli, Loras Box 100, or to the e-mail address tricia.borelli@loras.edu. All names of those sending questions will be kept confidential.

The Duck Philosophy Dear Trish, School doesn’t come easy for me but I have always worked hard and done well. I’ve been realizing that the better I do, though, the higher my expectations become. I guess the positive feedback I get from doing well makes me set standards even higher with each semester. I try to act like everything is fine and that the pressure to achieve doesn’t affect me but the truth is, it does. And the fact that my friends seem to think that everything comes easy for me is frustrating. I need help on being less of a perfectionist and not needing to put on a show for everyone else that things are fine when they aren’t.

I don’t think anyone in our generation will ever be able to hear the words “thrift shop” without thinking of Macklemore and singing the song in our heads that we have all heard too many times. Whether you like the song or not, it raises some very valid points. One simply being we should all shop at thrift stores more instead of going to buy brand new clothes or items. You never really know what you could find. This is a perfect example on how we can reuse and reduce our trash too. As a community we can conserve natural resources by simply handing down our unwanted clothes or items. Something you don’t want anymore could be someone else’s new favorite thing. Here at Loras, junior Michelle Kavanaugh gave a personal testimony on why she chooses to thrift shop: “I think I thrift for a few reasons. I would say I started thrifting because I enjoyed, and still enjoy, finding really unique clothes that have a lot of character for a small price. It’s always fun finding shirts or sweaters that I can buy for way cheaper than a normal store but usually carry much more personality. Now I thrift for that reason, but also because it’s a very sustainable way of living for me. Thrifting allows me to find clothes at a more than reasonable price while supporting the store, which often is a nonprofit or employs individuals in need. It is really nice to be able to sell clothes I don’t use at Plato’s Closet, or donate them, and then use the money I made toward newly thrifted clothes. It’s a pretty sustainable cycle. All of my current favorite clothing items are from thrift stores. I found a pair of new boots at a Goodwill in my hometown for five dollars, which I later discovered are sold for $150. Last fall I found a pair of Chacos at the Mission Thrift store downtown for $2, which are normally at least $75-$100. I guess these finds aren’t extremely typical, but even finding a $2 t-shirt that I love or a very unique sweater makes thrifting so worth the time. It is a simpler way to live, while finding clothing that I love and help express myself.” So where can you find all this cool stuff? In Dubuque we are very fortunate to have several options whenever we get the thrifting urge. Below is a list of just a few of the thrift shops in Dubuque, with everything from clothes to furniture. Second Chances 2600 Dodge St, Dubuque Iowa Thrift Store 1 398 Main Street, Dubuque Iowa Thrift Store 2 235 West 2nd Street, Dubuque Iowa

Signed, Tired

St. Vincent DePaul Society 1351 Iowa Street, Dubuque Iowa

Dear Tired,

Goodwill 2121 Holiday Dr. Dubuque, Iowa

At Stanford University, it’s called the Duck Syndrome. It comes from the idea that a duck appears to glide calmly across the water, while beneath the surface it is frantically and relentlessly paddling its tiny little feet. So to translate to the world of higher education, the Duck Syndrome means that although it seems as though some students, on the surface of things, are maintaining easily and peacefully, in actuality, they may be trying extremely hard to keep up. You are right; things are not always as they seem, my friend. First of all, if you act like things are fine, people will tend to believe that they are fine. Not just because you tell them it is so but because many people don’t want to hear that things aren’t going well. Others may not know how to respond if you do tell them the truth. Society needs to get better about being real with one another. Be honest with others and yourself. Trying hard to appear a certain way will likely only create more anxiety. Maybe if more people didn’t pretend like everything was fine, more people wouldn’t feel the need to act like it is so. Take social media, for example. It is a lot easier to put a picture up of you and five friends having a great time on the weekend then you sitting alone discouraged and stressed out in your apartment. Both have probably happened though. Twitter and Snapchat are huge contributors to the misperception among students that peers aren’t also struggling. The variations of the struggle may differ but life is hard and if we all act like it’s a piece of cake, we are contributing to the idea that it should be easy. I’m not suggesting that you put everything that you are feeling on Instagram, just give some thought before you do put things out there. It’s bad enough to be exhausted at the end of a day of classes, stressed out about an organic chemistry problem; it’s worse when you log onto Facebook and it seems like all of your friends, both on your campus and otherwise, are living perfect lives. It’s easy to see how this could contribute to a feeling of loneliness and the desire to be perfect. Be real and take a hard look at those expectations. Signed,

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

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ADORATION St. Joseph’s Chapel 1 to 4 p.m. Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday

Thrifting is less expensive, ecofriendly, and fun. For more information on how you can reduce your trash or reuse items, contact your student Solid Waste Educator Haley O’Brien at haley.obrien@loras.edu. You can also like our Facebook page, “Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency,” or the “Sustainable Loras page.” Let’s talk trash.

Mind, Soul & Stomach by JASMINE SRONKOSKI| staff writer

Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders I’m not sure about you, but there’s something so comforting to me about a hot sandwich. I believe this all due to the melted cheese. Ham and cheese is an all-time favorite for sandwiches and below is my recipe for some baked sliders: 12 King’s Hawaiian dinner rolls 12 slices of ham 6 slices of Swiss cheese Relish (Optional) Sauce (Optional): 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons) 1 small shallot, minced 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. pack brown sugar 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp. salt Poppy seeds, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9X13 pan. In a small sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and cook for one minute. Remove from heat and add mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and poppy seeds. Slice rolls to make sandwiches, remove tops and set aside. Place bottom pieces into prepared baking dish. Layer ham onto the rolls and top with Swiss cheese and relish if desired. Place tops of rolls onto the sandwiches. Pour the sauce over all the sandwiches. Cover with foil and bake for 12 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Remove foil and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Duhawks determined to make a statement

Softball team wants to finish with a flourish

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Sunshine, snow, rain and wind; the Loras softball team has encountered it all so far this season. A lot has happened for the Duhawks since before spring break. The team has had to face several tough opponents in addition to extreme weather conditions in their first 22 games of the season. So far, the team has accumulated a 9-13 overall record. The majority of the first half of the season for the Duhawks was spent at the PFX Spring Games in Clermont, FL. Loras faced a total of 10 competitors and secured victories against Allegheny, Fredonia and Greenville. The Duhawks’ trip to Florida gave the team a chance to experiment with various lineups and to grow as a unit. This year’s roster includes 15 first-years, so the 10-game series, in addition to a 22-hour bus ride to the sunshine state, gave the women a multitude of opportunities to connect and find their rhythm. Upon their return from the spring break trip, the Duhawks faced some disappointing conditions. The team was set to face Elmhurst in the Chicago Bandits’ stadium in Rosemont, IL on April 2, but the game was canceled due to the field being covered in snow. After that, Loras’ Iowa-Conference opener against Wartburg was rescheduled due to rain. Despite the wild circumstances, the Duhawks have made the best of each situation and continued to improve on their game. Right now, Loras posts a 0-4 record in the IIAC, but there are still five conference opponents to face. The team has the potential to secure more wins in the coming weeks as they rank in the top half of the conference in several statistical categories. Here is a look at where the softball team currently stands: • The Duhawks rank fourth in both batting average (.321) and slugging percentage (.457). • Loras posts a .410 on base percentage, a mark good enough for third in conference. • With their 13 four-baggers, the team places second in number of home runs. • The team’s .949 fielding percentage ranks fourth among IIAC competitors which includes 411 putouts and 221 assists.

The Duhawks have done an effective job of working as a team in their 22 games, therefore success cannot be attributed to a single player. However, with a handful of starting returners and a talented recruiting class, there are definitely players who have stood out thus far. Last season, junior Dani Stromert was an All-Iowa Conference selection as well as an NCAA Division III Statistical Champion for Bases on Balls per Game. This year, the Cedar Rapids native has reclaimed her spot in the lineup as leadoff hitter, leading the team in both runs (18) and walks. At 19 walks so far this season, Stromert leads the team as well as the conference. The junior has not let last year’s performance change her mentality this season. “Regardless of how I did last year, that doesn’t affect this year,” Stromert said. “I just want to make this year fun. We have a lot of potential to be amazing. We are figuring things out now and have the potential to get into the top half of the conference.” Another key player for the Duhawks this season is firstyear Lauren Fritz. Fritz has already made a name for herself this season, showing impressive performances and reaching several milestones. The Sterling, IL native has already tallied two homers, one of which was a grand slam that lifted the Duhawks to a victory over Iowa Wesleyan. Additionally, the catcher leads the team in fielding percentage, posting a 1.000 on 43 putouts and 10 assists while committing no errors. Despite these accomplishments, Fritz has remained modest. She said, “I don’t try to do big things,” Fritz said. “I just try to do me and help out the team whichever way I can. Wherever coach puts me, I do the best I can.” In addition to Stromert and Fritz, the Duhawks have a top-notch roster that has great potential for the remainder of the season. The Duhawks play their next home game on Thursday, April 14 against Millikin. The game is set for 3:30 p.m.

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Watson takes down Seabold for All-American title Head coach Randy Steward brings home hardware of his own with hall of fame induction by DREW BRASHAW | sports editor

After four years as a starter for the Duhawks, senior Malcolm Watson finished his collegiate wrestling career as an All-American. Watson cemented his All-American status with a 6-3 decision over Central College’s Matt Seabold in the 197-pound consolation bracket of the NCAA Championship in Cedar Rapids on March 11. Watson and Seabold were familiar opponents, having squared off on numerous occasions over the last few seasons. Until this year’s national tournament, the rivalry belonged entirely to Seabold. “He’s never beaten the kid before,” Duhawks head coach Randy Steward said after Watson’s win over Seabold. “I don’t know what to say, I can’t even breathe right now. It means so much to me.” Seabold was called for stalling three times in the bout, with the third call knotting the score at 3-3 in the third period. Seabold got in on Watson’s legs late, but the Loras senior fended off the attempt before scoring a takedown of his own to seal the match. “He never quit,” Steward said. “I’m so proud of him. It’s unbelievable.”

Watson finished his first NCAA Tournament in eighth place. “It’s a little bittersweet,” Watson said of his All-American finish. “I felt like I could have gotten a little higher up on the podium, but ‘All-American’ doesn’t sound too bad.” Coach Steward brought a new title home from Cedar Rapids, as well. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Hall of Fame on March 10. This year marked Steward’s 33rd season in coaching and his 23rd at the helm for the Duhawks. “I guess part of the deal is if you do this for long enough, you get a chance to stand up here,” Steward joked during his induction speech. Considering the 237 career wins, 12 top16 teams, four Iowa Conference Coach of the Year awards, three NCAA Champions and more than four-dozen All-Americans to his credit, Steward’s hall of fame call was more than just a matter of time. The winningest coach in Loras College history, Steward also served as the president of the NCAA Division III Wrestling Coaches Association from 2007-2010. “It was awesome to be nominated,” Steward said in an interview. “And then to be voted in by your peers around the country is really special.”

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Duhawks confidence grows in 2nd season Men’s volleyball team reaches several milestones as program continues to grow under Thornburg by MEGAN TEWS| asst. sports editor

Ten – the number of victories the men’s volleyball team tallied in their second season as a program. The team’s 10-16 record in 2016 is a huge improvement from their inaugural season record of 3-20. The Duhawks also improved their conference record from 1-13 to 4-9. Even though the team did not appear in the postseason, the squad has a lot to be proud of this 2016 campaign. On January 16, the Duhawks recorded their first home win in program history with a 3-1 victory over Briar Cliff at the Loras Invitational. The team went 3-1 as hosts of the tournament, and went on to record a total of four victories on the Lillis Court. The Duhawks also experienced a successful spring break trip. While traveling to Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania, the team posted a 3-2 record with victories over Adrian, Olivet and Hilbert. As well as improvements in the team’s performance, there were personal milestones set and records broken. Freshman Alfredo Lopez broke the program record for service aces in

a set with seven against Illinois Tech. With his 0.42 aces per set, Lopez ranked fifth in the Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League. Sophomore Jimmy Combs ranked third in the conference for blocks per set with 1.09. With the season at its end, head coach Jeremy Thornburg is already looking ahead to next year. In a postgame press conference following the final game of the season, Thornburg said the team needs to refocus. Going forward, the team’s depth will be the topic on everyone’s mind. “I think it (depth) poses challenges to the kids who have been playing or who want to play in their next 2-3 year career; it shows them what they need to get better at. I think with me recruiting it helps push this team even more and shows them that when we say we want something, we have to do what is needed to back it up,” Thornburg said. With Thornburg already thinking about recruitment, the men’s volleyball team’s third season will likely be an exciting one. The team has already come so far since its creation, and they have the potential to keep this trend of improvement going through next year.

Lacrosse team gaining grit and determination 3 of Duhawks’ last 4 matches are in Rock Bowl by FRANK FERNANDEZ| sports writer

Now in their third season of competition, the Loras women’s lacrosse team has made strides toward improving, despite their fairly young squad. While they currently stand at 3-7 overall and 1-4 in the Midwest Lacrosse Conference, the Duhawks broke a four-game losing streak with a nail-biting 11-10 victory over the Carroll University Pioneers, with Senior Kaitlin Kutsch striking for 8 goals. The Pioneers scored two late goals to make it a one score game, but Kutsch was able to run out the clock and seal the victory for Loras. Loras tried to ride this momentum into their next matchup, traveling to Lisle, IL, for a conference game against the Benedictine Eagles. The home team struck early and often as they buried five goals within the first ten minutes to rip momentum from the Duhawks. Kutsch added two goals to cut into the lead, but Loras’ defense could not stop the Eagles’ attack. Junior Hannah Nelson added two goals and fellow junior Anna Schwalbe added another to

pace the offense. Sophomore goalie Ashley McGee made 10 saves, reaching double digits for the fourth time this season. Unfortunately for Loras, this was not enough, as they fell to Benedictine, 18-7. Despite their lacking records, the Duhawks have shown flashes of brilliance as the season has progressed. As mentioned before, senior midfielder Kaitlin Kutsch has paced the offense through 10 games, scoring 39 goals to go along with five assists for a total of 44 points. The Dubuque native has put up some gaudy numbers this season, including 10 goals scored in a victory over Hilbert on March 22. Along with Nelson, Schwalbe and Kutsch, sophomore Sarah Hanson has provided a big spark of hope for the future of the program as she is second on the team with 11 goals and seven assists. The Duhawks will play their next home game on Friday, April 15 against Concordia Chicago. Game time is set for 6 p.m.

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Men’s tennis rides 4-game winning streak into Iowa Conference play Duhawks learn from spring break trip by AARON BROEGE| sports writer

The men’s tennis team has been working hard, honing their skills and racking up some wins. After some serious competition in Hilton Head, SC, the men took the experience and translated it into four wins following the spring break trip. In Hilton Head, the men’s team took on strong programs, facing North Central, Greenville and Millikin. The men put up a strong fight against North Central, narrowly dropping the match 5-4. The following matches did not go as well for the Loras men, as they dropped both matches against Greenville and Millikin 9-0. This is not to say that all was lost in the trip to South Carolina, as junior Jason Derby and first-year Kevin Murphy won their doubles match and first-year Sean Baldwin showed a solid performance against North Central in his first spring break competition. Despite the tough loses faced in Hilton Head, the Duhawks took their competitive experience and used it to begin a dominating streak that is still alive. Since being back from spring break, the Loras men have gone on a competitive tear, building up a four-game win streak with more to come. The win streak began in the first game of April, as the men took down Dominican with an 8-1 victory. The following day, Loras competed against Knox, whom they beat nearly as handily 7-2. The toughest win of this streak came against Buena Vista, whom Loras edged out 5-4. The win was decided within doubles competition, where the second doubles team won convincingly, and third doubles came back from a 5-2 deficit, going on a 6-1 run and winning the match. This match was an especially

big win for the Duhawks, as it marked the first conference win of the season and the first conference win for the men since 2013. When asked what this start to conference play meant for the team. “It’s a promising start for the team. Hopefully this conference win translates into more and our streak keeps us feeling strong going into competition,” coach Fenwick said. The most recent win of the streak came against Marian in Fond du Lac, WI, with the Duhawks taking an 8-1 win. For the most part, the Duhawks have been winning convincingly ever since returning from Hilton Head, and the hot streak they’ve been on could very well influence their performance at conference. Up next for the Duhawks comes the true test: conference play. Matchups against Dubuque, Luther, Coe, Central and Simpson await the Duhawks. With one conference win already under their belt, the team looks to add a couple more to its resume. “We have some tough conference play ahead, including matchups against Dubuque and Coe. We have some experience with playing teams at their skill level, so hopefully we can take what we learned from them and apply it to our future matches,” Fenwick said. With the experience on top of the current hot streak, the Duhawk men look to make a new wave within the conference. Almost every conference game is played at Loras, so home-field advantage could be a key factor to the team’s success.

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Playing catch-up

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Duhawk offense rebounds from tough weekend

by NATALIE DROESKE | asst. sports editor

The men’s baseball team, currently at 8-10, brought home a W in their most recent finale to a four-game series against the Luther Norse this past weekend, April 9 and 10. The baseball team has had their hands full since spring break, when the Duhawks went 4-2 at the Russmatt Central Florida Invitational. “We play a lot of games in a short amount of time,” said head coach Carl Tebon. “We get to know more about the team, and it really sets us up for our conference season.” With the team back in Iowa and trying to kick back in gear after a long break, the Duhawks fell to the Buena Vista Beavers in two doubleheader matchups on April 2 and 3 in Storm Lake. The Duhawks did, however, welcome senior Kyle Hoffman back to the mound after two years as a relief to starter Alex Steines in the opener of the four game series. Anxious to be back on their home turf, the men spent this weekend battling Luther. With the teams in the conference fairly well matched, the Duhawks have to grind out every hit and make each play count. Against Luther, they relied on their offensive zest coming from three key players. Senior Lucas Jacque hit

a game-winning homer, junior Tony Heiser hit some key RBIs in the bottom of the 7th of their last game on Saturday, and Tommy Johnson went 6-6 that same day. “We are getting the opportunities. When you don’t have guys on base, that’s when you have to worry, but when you get them on base, now it’s just getting them in,” said Tebon. “When we’re hitting as a team, hit-

ting is contagious.” The offensive success rolled over into Sunday afternoon’s game, where the Duhawks were able to claim victory 10-5. With their hitting still contagious, sophomore Ryan Koester followed upperclassmen teammates Tony Heiser and Patrick Walsh around the bases with a hit sailing over the wall, tying the game 3-3 in the third. Strong defensive plays and key hits against a rotating Luther bullpen rewarded relief pitcher Robert Hovey with the win after a strong showing by fellow sophomore Patrick Moriarty. “We have some young guys playing some big roles,” said Tebon, but that doesn’t discourage them from taking on the rest of the season. Many of the teams in the IIAC conference are very close in skill and number, which brings it down to “who shows up and who plays well.” With a little over four weeks to go in the season, the team is looking forward to the close matchups ahead with one thing in mind: a short memory. “You gotta have a short memory; there’s too many moments and too many opportunities where you can be a hero at one at bat and you can be a goat at the next.”

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hoy hoy, dear readers. It’s been a long break, but your favorite Lorian sports op-ed column is back. A lot has happened in the sports world since last we spoke, so it’s time to play a little bit of catchup. Since our last issue … Drew Brashaw There was a college sports editor basketball tournament. March Madness has come and gone, but it left behind some memorable images. For fans of the Northern Iowa Panthers, it was a tournament they’d like to forget. 11th-seeded UNI had one of those magical moments most players only dream about when Paul Jesperson banked in a half-court buzzer-beater to knock off the Texas Longhorns in the opening round. A lot of people thought the Panthers would build on that miraculous finish and make a deep tournament run. A lot of people were wrong. UNI’s epic meltdown against Texas A&M in the next round was like 3-Mile-Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima all rolled into one. The Panthers turned it over four times and blew a 12-point lead in the final 44 seconds of regulation. With nobody there to perform the Heimlich maneuver, UNI choked to death in overtime, their oxygen-deprived faces matching the color of their jerseys. Speaking of choking … Jordan Spieth screwed the pooch at Augusta. 22-year-old American wunderkind Jordan Spieth was just about everyone’s pick to take home his second consecutive green jacket at this year’s Masters. It looked like they’d all be correct until Spieth got to the turn on Sunday. He followed bogeys on 10 and 11 with an inexplicable quad on 12. Spieth, who led 10 of his previous 11 rounds at Augusta, watched his hopes for back-to-back Masters titles splash disastrously into the water. There should have been a priest at Amen Corner to anoint the poor boy’s head with oil and administer last rites. To make things worse, Spieth wasn’t even allowed to cover his face, flee the course and down a bottle of bourbon and a fistful of pills like a normal person would; he was forced to hang around and help Danny Willett into his green jacket, as if he were the victorious Brittan’s faithful manservant. It’s okay, though, Donald Trump says Spieth will be back. So he’s got that going for him, which is nice. Curry and the Warriors chase 73. As of press time, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have tied the ’95-’96 Bulls record of 72 wins in a single season. By the time this issue hits the racks, we’ll know whether or not Curry and co. were able to get past the mediocre Memphis Grizzlies in their regular season finale to make it to 73 and supplant Michael Jordan’s crew as the subject of overused internet jokes. I, for one, can’t wait to see what happens. Not because I care, I’m just tired of hearing about basketball. Wrestlemania 32 Wrestlemania is often referred to as the Super Bowl of professional wrestling. I like to think of the Super Bowl as the Wrestlemania of professional football. This year’s ‘Mania was not short on spectacle. We saw Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wielding a flamethrower; we saw Shaquille O’Neal chokeslam Kane in a battle royal; we saw WWE chairman Vince McMahon’s son, Shane, hurl himself from the top of a 16-foot steel cage and through the Spanish announce table (GOOD GAWD ALMIGHTY, HE’S BROKEN IN HALF!). To put it simply, Wrestlemania 32 delivered just about everything a WWE fan could ask for. Who doesn’t want to see the members of New Day emerge from a comically-oversized box of Booty-O’s? New Day rocks. Will Smith gunned down in NOLA. I’ve got no jokes for this one, It’s just sad. The former New Orleans Saints defensive end was shot and killed following a minor traffic accident and subsequent altercation in New Orleans on Saturday night. Law enforcement is calling the incident road rage, and they have the alleged shooter in custody. New Orleans, like West Philadelphia, is a rough place. Smith should have moved in with his auntie and uncle in Bel Air. Okay, one joke; sue me.

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