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April 16, 2015 — Vol. 93, Issue 14

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Kalli Miner, Sarah Statz and Kayla Ambrosy complete their journey in the RCIA program by ashley pudil | news editor

At the 8:00 Mass on the Sunday after Easter, known as Divine Mercy Sunday, Loras welcomed three new Duhawks into the Catholic community: Kalli Miner, Sarah Statz and Kayla Ambrosy. All three candidates received the sacrament of Confirmation, and Miner was accepted as a full member of the church and received her first Holy Communion.

Coordinated by campus minister Debbie Gross, the Loras RCIA program, or Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, looks to bring adults into full membership of the Roman Catholic Church. Each candidate seeking full membership prepares for their initiation many months in advance of Easter by learning about the faith and what it means to be a member of the Catholic community.

They do not have to go through this process alone. Candidates are asked to choose a practicing Catholic to sponsor them on their journey of faith. Sponsors are there to support the candidate, to encourage them to learn about and question their faith journey, and to continue to connect with them after they are initiated into the Church. Each Duhawk initiated this year chose a fellow Duhawk to be their sponsor.

After the Mass, all three new members were honored at a reception in Wahlert Hall, where other students congratulated and welcomed them into the community of faith.

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Loras’ first Zumba class receives positive feedback

by Natalie Shannon | staff writer

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This past Friday, CAB hosted its first Zumba class.

Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system. The aerobic fitness class incorporates dancing inspired by various styles of Latin American music and movements. The different types of dances incorporated into a Zumba class includes hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue and the mambo.

CAB decided to try something new and different — something that more people could get involved in. Zumba is not just about dancing, it’s about getting a workout and having a good time while doing it. According to students who attended, there was a great turnout, with about 30 in attendance.

“The teacher was great,” said Katie Lang-

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The energy in the room was amazing and full of positivity.

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first-year student who attended Friday’s CAB-sponsored Zumba class

land, a first-year. “The energy in the room was amazing and full of positivity. It was a ton of fun and everyone who was there loved it.”

Some of the members from the Loras College sorority Alpha Sigma Alpha also an appearance in support of the CAB event. It’s safe to say that fitness classes like Zumba will be featured in future CAB events.

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Sexual assaults, binge drinking push colleges to moment of reckoning

By HOLLY RAMER | Associated Press

CONCORD, N.H. — On college campuses nationwide, the intertwined problems of sexual assault and alcohol are under intense scrutiny as students increasingly speak up and the federal government cracks down.

Pushed to a collective moment of reckoning, colleges and universities are trying a slew of solutions focused on education, environment and enforcement.

At the University of Virginia, a social network will connect female freshmen with older mentors. Brown University hopes to make it easier for women to report sexual assault. In New Hampshire, Dartmouth College has banned hard-liquor and plans to take the unusual step of completely overhauling its housing system.

At Dartmouth, where a committee spent nine months researching high-risk drinking, sexual assault and a general lack of community on campus, no one solution stood out.

“I was hopeful that they would find some campus that had really unlocked the secret, but what they found is that every campus is suffering from these issues and struggling with these issues,” said Dartmouth President Philip Hanlon.

Even as administrators implement changes, new incidents have cropped up. A Penn State fraternity is accused of posting photos of nude women, some apparently unconscious, on a private Facebook page.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison terminated a fraternity chapter last week after

an investigation found it engaged in hazing that included excessive underage drinking and sexualized conduct.

In Rhode Island, where Brown University students recently protested the handling of a female student’s drugging and sexual-assault allegations, a task force is expected to release its final report this month. The university has begun implementing some recommendations made in December, including handling complaints more quickly and reducing the “traumatic nature” of the process.

Dartmouth last year overhauled its policies to include harsher sanctions for sexual assault and it is developing a four-year, mandatory sexual violence prevention program. On the fraternity front, it plans to require all student organizations, including fraternities and sororities, to undergo annual reviews to ensure they are being inclusive and diversifying their membership.

But going further, Dartmouth is literally changing how students live. Starting with the class of 2019, each incoming student will be assigned to one of six “house communities” — a cluster of residence halls that will serve as a home base for social and academic programs. Each community will have a professor in residence and dedicated space for academic and social interaction.

In recommending the house system, Hanlon’s committee faulted the school for failing to invest in residential life over the years and creating a void that was largely filled by the Greek system.

Republicans ready for Hillary

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by peter fricano | for the lorian

n Sunday, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced her bid for the Democratic nomination for president in the 2016 election cycle. While she is the odds-on favorite to win the Democratic nomination, she is anything but a slamdunk presidential candidate. Clinton and her political machine have been surrounded by scandal since the 1990s, and in my opinion, Hillary is a very beatable candidate. The Republican Party has been preparing for years to run against her in 2016, and there is no doubt the Republicans will have a lot of ammo against her.

While there are too many political gaffes to list here, Hillary Clinton recently has been entangled in an scandal in which she deleted around 30,000 e-mails off of her private server. The problem is that she used a private server (much easier to hack into), which goes against protocol, and she did not turn over these e-mails to the State Department, which every secretary of state

is expected to do. While she did nothing illegal, she certainly had something to hide. This makes me wonder whether Americans can really trust Hillary Clinton.

Not only is Hillary’s protocol during her time as secretary of state questionable, but there is also the question of her lack of effectiveness. During her time as secretary of state, the Obama administration pulled troops out of Iraq, which now is being blamed for allowing ISIS to thrive. Decisions Hillary Clinton made as secretary of state under President Obama has led to more radical Islamic terrorism and a much more dangerous world in which Vladimir Putin and other dangerous leaders no longer fear the U.S. There is no question Mrs. Clinton’s foreign policy has been an utter failure, and with the state of world affairs, having Mrs. Clinton as the commander-in-chief would only lead to more embarrassment and resentment abroad. The fact of the matter is that our country cannot afford to elect Hillary Clinton as its president.

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Purchasing insurance is a risky business I

nsurance is an ancient practice in the most literal sense of the word. Its earliest origin can be pin pointed to an early Babylonian artifact widely recognized as Hammarabi’s code.

According to this set of laws, debtors were to be forgiven of debt in the event of a personal catastrophe of any kind.

Kalli Miner Seems like pretty merciful leniency, don’t you think?

So, where did we go wrong?

There is something very “love your neighbor” about the idea of spreading risk over a community of people to protect individuals (which is exactly what insurance does). So why doesn’t it seem that way anymore?

You see back in the day (like WAY back in the day), “insurance” was simply a pool of resources that all members of

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a community contributed to and from which all could draw from in the event of disaster. That worked out well because those who oversaw the pool of money (guilds) were the same people pooling money, so there wasn’t an issue of profit and greed.

These days, we pool money and then hand the pool off to some third party to divvy it out. The big issue is that these guys want to keep the money. And they want to keep more money than just a standard wage.

Some of you may plead: “But what about the risk that the company is taking!?” Well, technically the company isn’t taking on any more risk than a standard company.

The money they’re gambling with isn’t even theirs. Insurance companies work tirelessly to convince you to purchase their product and then work even harder not to provide you with that product. We’d call that theft in any other situation. But perhaps that’s the problem: that we trust companies to take care of people in their

Let the race for the White House commence

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ince coming back from Spring Break, a lot has happened in the political world. So far, four candidates have launched presidential campaigns, ready to fight for the crown of U.S. Dallas Knapp president. Let’s break down our contenders in order.

Our first presidential hopeful to announce was Ted Cruz, the valiant senator from Texas. Sen. Cruz went to Princeton for undergraduate study and then Harvard law. Before ascending to the Senate, Sen. Cruz was Texas state solicitor general and made several appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court on that states’ behalf. Ted Cruz is bestknown for his ardent opposition to the Affordable Care Act and (almost) single-handedly shutting down the government in 2013. My personal favorite is his slogan, “A Proven Record.” What record? What bills has he sponsored? If nothing else, Ted Cruz has a proven record of being a thorn in the Senate’s side by playing the obstructionist. He doesn’t seem to want to compromise at all, instead advocating for the government shutdown over the ACA. I look forward to what Sen. Cruz will campaign on and what his talking points will be, because as of now they look scant.

After Sen. Cruz came Sen. Rand Paul from Kentucky. Rand Paul is a self-described libertarian, even adopting the name of Ayn Rand to show his commitment to the ideology. Prior to the Senate, Sen. Paul worked as an eye doctor. Sen. Paul is best-known for carrying on his father’s legacy as the libertarian voice, promoting a third way for the American public to vote … kind of. In recent months, Sen. Paul has walked back on a lot of his libertarian comments from the past. Simply put, Paul has sold out. Rand, in order to become a serious contender, has lost his once ever-present and unique identity. One of the ways that Sen. Paul gained popularity was his opposition to the Patriot Act and the NSA data-mining programs. On a key bill, the NDAA, which permitted some of these evils, he voted yes.

Prior to national fame, he was an isolationist, but as of late, Sen. Paul sees Iran as a “military threat.”

He wanted to audit the Fed, but is now OK with just dismantling the “Washington Machine”— whatever that means.

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The next hopeful to announce is a name that we all have come to know and expect, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Hillary is someone that needs no introduction since she has been around for ages The former first lady represented the great state of New York until 2006. We all know of her run for president in 2008 and subsequent service as secretary of state. Make no mistake: Hillary is the political juggernaut of the presidential race.

Many believe she has learned from 2008 and has made a noticeable swing to the left as well as trying her hardest to appear personable to the average American.

Last, but not least, is the senator from Florida, Marco Rubio. He announced his candidacy on Monday, and he’s potentially a good candidate. Many compare Rubio to President Obama in that he has an inspiring story to tell and deeply held convictions, and he also is a young fresh face for the party. While just a one-term senator, he has been a part of some important legislation, notably immigration reform. While the reform bill did fail in the House, I think is something he should be proud of, as opposed to backing away from, as he has recently.

Rubio’s main concern right now revolves around one of his friends and longtime supporters.

In the past couple of years, former U.S. Rep. David Rivera (R-Fla.) has been under investigation for funding a likely Democratic opponent’s primary challenger in an attempt to have an easier general election. Rivera reportedly was using an ex-girlfriend to funnel money to the primary contender. The girlfriend has since been arrested after having fled the country to Nicaragua, and she has testified in court about Rivera’s plot. Rivera has yet to be charged, and Rubio yet to distance himself from his longtime friend. So far, Rubio also has evaded another potential scar over questions about some money that went missing, which have been attributed to “clerical errors” that occurred during his time as Florida state Speaker of the House. These specters could come back to haunt Rubio during the primary season.

With 10 months to go until the Iowa Caucuses and even longer until the general election, we are in store for a barrage of drama, politicking and grandstanding. The Republican field, which always can be counted on for an over the top, entertaining candidate or two, is far from set.

Even a few Democrats might step up to give Hillary a run for her money.

All in all, we are in for a show.

Someone pass the popcorn.

most vulnerable stages of life.

Perhaps tragedy shouldn’t be profitable, and maybe helping one another bear the more unpredictable burdens in life shouldn’t be turned into some twisted version of a Vegas roulette game. After all, the house always wins right?

There are even hired professionals called actuaries who use math and statistics to calculate your life’s worth in dollars. Oh yes, this is why insurance companies do senseless things like cover symptomatic treatments, rather than problem-solving surgeries. It’s cheaper, man. I’m taking a statistics class this semester and have to admit that I find statistics fascinating. They can tell us anything. Or, at least, they give us a hell of an estimation. Stats are cool; using those stats to scam people of out millions of dollars: not cool.

But have hope, young padawans! There are a couple of solutions that could change it all. The first, most obvious, solution is to rid ourselves of the greed that has infected

our societies, this mental illness the Native Americans called “wetiko,” or taking of more than we need.

Or, some banker of some kind can strike a deal with lawmakers to allow the public to hold proof of a personal insurance account instead of mandating insurance through a corporate entity (i.e., a slightly monitored group or guild-shared savings account for the purpose of insuring oneself). It’d be a win-win for the bank and customers, but with the severe health care gouging caused by the overuse of insurance in the past, that’d be a little naïve to assume it’d work in all places.

Regardless, it is pretty clear that things are going to have to get much, much worse before we all finally wake up and demand that things get better. We created the economy (a socially constructed phenomena), just as we’ve created this idea of insurance. So, to act as if insurance is an entity that is beyond human control is maybe a more naive idea than that of a world without corporate greed.

St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland: As good as advertised A lthough it was a month ago, I definitely want to make sure that I talk about St. Patrick’s Day since it was definitely one of the highlights of my time here in Ireland so far. Also, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland is probably on the bucket list of most Cassandra people with any sort of Irish heritage. I have exactly Busch 0% Irish heritage, but I still count myself as one of lucky that can now say I have celebrated the holiday on the Emerald Isle.

Ireland spares no expense on the whole celebration. I mean, it does make sense.

It’s their biggest time for tourism, and thousands upon thousands of visitors pour in every year to be a part of it. There were myriad events offered for locals and tourists that were geared towards celebrating Irish language and heritage.

Irish dancing lessons, funfairs, vocal performances, children’s workshops, a beer and whiskey festival, the parade, Gaelic games, a 5K run and more were part of the festivities. And of course, the pubs are always electric leading up to the St. Patrick’s Day. I spoke to a few of my internship coworkers the week before St. Patrick’s Day, and asked about how the locals celebrated.

They said that a lot of the young people go to the pubs and celebrate, parents bring their children to the parade and games, but other than that, many Irish people just stay at home and enjoy a day off work. It’s hard not to blame them. Their city is filled with tourists, and the streets were crowded.

However, as a tourist myself, it was a great experience to be a part of. Sure, we knew going into it that it was a very stereotypical tourist thing to do, but I still really enjoyed myself. Sometimes you have to shrug off your ego and the sting of being “just a tourist” and go have fun. So, that’s what I did.

On Monday night, I went with a friend to the Festival Céilí in St. Stephen’s Green. It was a celebration of traditional Irish dancing, and included musicians playing live traditional music and learning some steps. The Matt Cunningham band performed while well-known ceilí caller Jerry O’Reilly led us through some of the more famous classics such as “Shoe the Donkey” and “The Walls of Limerick.”

Brooks Academy dancers demonstrated for us as well. There were also special guests that played: Ciarán Ó Maoinigh on fiddle and Caitlín Nic Gabhann on concertina were amazingly talented as well. Caitlín was not only great at playing her concertina; she also broke it down on the dance floor, which was super impressive. They were also

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joined by Irish champion dancer Dearbhla Lennon, who both danced and presented the event.

I joined hundreds of other participants, from all around the world in enjoying the music and trying to hold my own with the dancing. I was a pretty sad sight to see and was absolutely terrible. It was a lot of fun, and it felt great to celebrate a great piece of Irish culture, even being someone from thousands of miles away. The locals there were very welcoming as well, and I was taken under the wing of an older couple from Dublin who were great at the dancing and helped me to get the hang of at least a few steps. The part I’ll always remember though is the “competition” that put five international volunteers up on stage, including a French man, an American, Brazilian girls, and a hilarious Mexican woman named Coca. They were put to the task of repeating an Irish tongue twister involving something about rabbits in winter. The Irish language is not exactly easy to pick up, and their attempts were hilarious (not that I could have done much better).

Tuesday was the big day. We put on our green and joined the thousands of other felt-hat-topped, shamrock-cheeked and Irish-flag wearing superheroes to O’Connell Street to watch the parade. An estimate of about 50,000 people attended the parade that lined block and blocks of Dublin. We overheard languages from all around the world, and at this point, it was really evident just how many people traveled there from other countries. It did surprise me though how many American elements were incorporated into the parade. About every other performer in the parade was an American marching band, playing American songs, which was definitely … unexpected. “Celebration,” “Sweet Caroline” and “Happy” were staples.

After the parade, we walked to Croke Park (a huge stadium) to watch a hurling match and a Gaelic football game. This was probably my favorite part of the day, and I learned that I really love watching hurling, which is a sport played with a baseballsized ball, and that is hit with a stick that is shaped similarly to a lacrosse net into a net or through a goalpost above it. If you haven’t heard of it, I would recommend trying to watch some games online! The Irish spirit was great at the games, and we got to hear the Irish national anthem sung as well.

Although we maybe played our tourist roles a little too well over that weekend, it was still great to experience a variety of parts of the Irish culture. It was definitely a St. Patrick’s Day I’ll never forget, and I don’t even care how clichéd that sounds.

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April 16, 2015

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the person may pass out and then the guy or girl takes advantage of them.

Or you get somewhere and the person just starts doing what they want to you.

After the assault, it is very normal to feel shame, guilt, anger, fear and much more. It is really important for the person to get professional help to work through the trauma they have experienced. This may mean going to the hospital immediately or contacting a resident assistant, (someone from security or a counselor), as soon as possible after the incident.

Below are some basic safety guidelines for when you are going out with friends. Following these can help decrease the risk of a sexual assault happening to you.

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The Lorian is beginning 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.

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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The increasing number of sexual assaults that are happening on college campuses has made national headlines. Unfortunately, this is a reality even on small campuses such as Loras. You may have noticed the posters around campus showing the importance of giving consent because without consent it is sexual assault.

When most people think of sexual assault they think it is when you are alone in a dark alley and someone comes from behind and physically attacks and rapes you. While sometimes this could be the case, a majority of sexual assaults on a college campus look more like this: You go to a party, enjoy some drinks and then a peer, sometimes even a friend, takes you somewhere and wants to be sexual with you. Even though you may be saying no in a bunch of different ways, he or she still pressures you until maybe you give in. Or sometimes

What are you looking for? the life that is true life: Announcement

by Fr. gross | for the lorian

Hey Duhawks! Welcome back to campus! I pray your Easter break was restful. I hope it was also spiritually renewing in the celebration of the Sacred Triduum of the Paschal Mystery. I had a wonderful time spending a week taking care of my father who is handicapped because of a stroke ten years ago. My family and I gave our mother a Christmas gift of a vacation in the warm state of Texas with my sister during Holy Week. My part in the gift was to care for my Dad. I did a lot of “foot washing.” It was a blessing and a grace to do that.

In this article I have to make a significant announcement. I have already verbally announced it at Sunday Mass this past week, but I want to put it in print for those who weren’t at Mass. I received a letter from Archbishop Jackels, the Archbishop of Dubuque. In that letter he has asked me to take on a new assignment and because of that, I will be leaving Loras at the end of this academic year.

He has asked me to become the pastor of four parishes in Winneshiek County near Decorah, IA. I will be pastor of St. Aloysius Parish, Calmar; Our Lady of Seven Dolors Parish, Festina; St. Francis de Sales Parish, Ossian; and St. Wenceslaus Parish, Spillville, effective on 14 July 2015.

One of the promises that priests make when they are ordained is that of respect and obedience to the bishop.

This means that when the bishop sees a pastoral need in the diocese

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and he asks a priest to take on a new responsibility to help in that pastoral need, the priest in the spirit of respect and obedience goes where he is sent to serve. There is liberty in obedience because it allows the priest to be at the service of the greater archdiocesan Church. I am thankful to the Archbishop for his confidence in me to be a shepherd of those four parishes in northeast Iowa.

I have mixed emotions. I am sad to leave Loras and I am also excited to become a pastor. I must be honest with all of you: in the last year, there has been a growing desire to return to parish life. I love college ministry. I love you, the students, very much. In many ways, some of the most profound experiences of spiritual fatherhood have occurred here at Loras, walking with many of you on your journey to serve the Lord. But the longer I am here and the more I see the need in the parishes, and when I look at my gifts, I believe the Lord has called me to take on this new assignment. This year alone we have five priests retiring and no ordinations.

So please pray for vocations to the priesthood.

It has been an honor to serve you these last three years. I pray that I have a chance to have some parting conversations with many of you as the end of the year approaches. Please know that I will miss you all very much and know of my continued prayers for all of you! I’ll see you around campus!

Adoration at St. Joseph’s Chapel 9 to 10 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday thru Friday

Know your alcohol limits: drinking and becoming intoxicated can make you vulnerable to assaults by impairing your judgment and weakening your ability to fight off attackers.

Watch your drinks: always carry your drink with you, even to the bathroom. Also be aware of who you are getting your drinks from.

Trust your gut: if you get a bad feeling about a location or a person, leave immediately. Be loud and aggressive. Most attackers don’t like to put up a fight and have attention brought to the situation.

Stick with your friends: attend social events with friends. Look out for each other and make sure each person gets home safely.

Be assertive: if you are in a situation where someone is trying to be sexual with you and you do not want to be sexual, give eye contact and be very clear in what you want. For example, “No I do not want to do anything with you. Please leave.” If they do not listen, the best thing you can do is leave the situation, scream for help, or fight them off.

For more information on dealing with a sexual assault or helping someone else who has experienced an assault, contact Counseling Services at #588-7085/588-7024.

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When in Greece, Eat Like the Greeks Do

by Cassandra busch | staff writer

I was recently in Greece and got to sample their Mediterranean style diet firsthand. After doing so, I could definitely see why it’s known for its health benefits across the world. The meals never tasted greasy, processed, or too heavy. Looking more into the diet they follow, it’s easy to see why. A Mediterranean diet has been associated with lower risks of developing heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

What makes up a Meditteranean style diet? It’s made up of lots of produce like fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, peas, and grains. Smaller amounts of chicken and fish are also included. The unsaturated fat comes from olive oil and nuts. For those of age, red wine is a staple as well.

Red meat is occasionally added, but in very small doses.

Another perk to the Mediterranean diet?

It’s usually very economical and affordable. Besides, even if the fresh produce does cost more occasionally in the upfront cost, it will save you money down the road on health bills. It’s a prevention method rather than a treatment, but it keeps you healthy for the long stretch!

In 1980, Dr. Ansel Keys conducted a study to see which countries had the lowest death rates. He found that Japan, Greece, and southern Italy had some of the lowest. What did they have in common? This style of diet. They eat a wide variety of vegetables and fruits, along with legumes and cereals. To copy them, eat whatever produce is in season in your region, and try to make it as fresh as possible. Also incorporate the moderate amounts of fish, white meat, nuts, and dairy. If you notice a pattern in this diet, its aim is to keep everything as fresh and

natural as possible, and unprocessed. Very small quantities of sweets, red meat and eggs are also used in meals.

Herbs as flavoring are also important aspects of a Mediterranean diet. The Greek people, as well as others in their region, focus on adding a wide range of herbs to their meals instead of the more Western staples like salt and pepper. They add variety to the meals and flavor without taking away from the nutritional value of the food.

There are simple ways that you can start making a transition to this style of diet.

Start by keeping lots of fruits and vegetables on hand for snacking. Even a handful of nuts is a great protein-filled and satisfying choice to have between meals. Next, cook your food in olive oil, not butter. Try out some different herbs to spice things up instead of relying on just salt. Make sure to buy whole grains whenever you can instead of just white bread and refined pastas and cereals. Take out some of the red meat from your diet and go vegetarian or substitute for fish. Switch to skim or 1% milk instead of the full fat dairy if that is your usual choice. These simple choices can set you on the right path to live like the Mediterranean people.

However, there’s more to reaping all of those health benefits besides just what you’re doing in the kitchen. Exercise is also an important part. People from these regions walk a lot, work on their land, and generally stay active. They also sit down and enjoy their meals over an hour or two, instead of standing to eat or eating on the go like too many of us do in the Western regions. By following these habits as well, we can fully enjoy the benefits of a Mediterranean diet and lifestyle without much sacrifice.

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Spring Break 2K15 Service Trips Making a House a Home in New Orleans by mel ekins | for the lorian

Over Spring break, 13 students and 2 faculty members went to New Orleans to work on houses still in need of repair after the destructive Hurricane Katrina. We were fortunate to have the opportunity to work on multiple houses and get different experiences at each house. We learned a lot about the devastation from Hurricane Katrina, and learned that 6,000 families are still trying to move back to New Orleans. Even though the hurricane was 10 years ago, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done. The St. Bernard Project, the organization we were working with, works off of a waitlist that constantly has about 100 families on it. The volunteers that help each year allow more and more families to receive help. We were lucky enough to hear a few people speak about their experiences, and we realized what kind of

an impact the work we were doing has on their families.

“This experience was such an eye opener to all those that still need the help of others, even though it has been ten years since Hurricane Katrina,” said first-year Crystal Kleitsch. “Not only was I so thankful to be able to use the talents God has given me to help build houses for the hurricane victims, but to be able to connect with the kind community members around the area as well. I was part of an amazing team of Loras students and faculty that helped to make my experience one that I will never forget.”

Even though at times it felt like our work wasn’t making a huge impact, all the work that we did was important to the big picture of finishing up each house. Our group learned a lot about patience, teamwork, and perseverance through our projects and the lessons will stay with us forever.

Helping in Honduras by emma horst | for the lorian

A group of 14 duhawks ventured to Flores, Honduras, over this past spring break.

While on this service trip, we worked at building a wall and fence in the mornings outside our base for security purposes. In the evenings, we visited APUFRAM’s girls’ and boys’ schools. These girls and boys lived at their school because their parents or families were deceased or could not afford to raise them. We did all sorts of fun things with the kids. From watching the kids’ excitement at the Easter egg hunt we made for them to Father Joensen’s dance moves around the camp fire on our final day, there were so many moments to be remembered and thankful for.

Although we spent just a few hours with these kids, I know a lot of Loras students created relationships that positively affected all involved. Just seeing the different ways in which those in Honduras live their day-to-day lives caused me to question a lot of what I do in my day to day life. This service trip got me thinking and questioning a lot more than I had anticipated. I cannot think of a better way I could’ve spent my spring break and would go back in a heartbeat.

Peacebuilding?

What a Capital Idea! by seabelo montwedi | for the lorian

The DC/Baltimore Peacemakers trip takes a group of students interested in peaceful conflict-resolution and social justice to several organizations that dedicate themselves to such matters in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas.

The first two days of the trip are spent at the Peace Oasis with M.J. and Jerry Parks, the founders of Little Friends for Peace. This organization works with both children and adults to equip them with peacemaking skills and ways of resolving conflict in a non-violent way through after school programs, workshops, and summer camps. While with the Parks, the Loras team engaged with a group of elementary school students at an after-school program to help incorporate peace-making skills into recreation activities.

Next was Network, a national Catholic social justice lobby that educates, lobbies, and organizes for social and economic transformation. At Network, the team was exposed to the level of inequality in income between the rich and the poor and how different tax laws and policies in fact favor the top 1%. Although the team did not get the opportunity to lobby, this was a time of exposure to the inequalities we turn a blind eye to probably because of our comfortable lives.

After Network, the team spent time at Jonah House in Baltimore, a community that dedicates itself to taking care of not only the cemetery surrounding the house but the community around them by distributing food. During our stay, we prepared for the pinnacle of the trip by talking to Liz McAlister and watching documentaries on the effects of war and how innocent lives are lost as a result of the U.S. invading countries like Iraq. This led to a retreat at the St. Stephen Peace Center in Washington, D.C., with Ray McGovern, former CIA Analyst-turned-activist, who talked at length about the U.S. government’s propaganda. During the last day of the trip, students along with the Dorothy Day Catholic Workers, Jonah House, and New Jerusalem protested at both the Pentagon and the White House against militarism, guns, torture, economic and racial discrimination, amongst other things.

D u h a w ks La n d o n Toppa J oppa M o u nt a i n by katherine edwards | for the lorian

This Holy Week, 11 Duhawks had the unique opportunity to be the first Loras College group to travel to Rutledge, Tennessee to serve the community there. After a 14 hour drive, the windy mountain road finally led them to the house at the Toppa Joppa Mountain where they stayed all week. The Glenmary Order built the first Catholic church in both Grainger and Union County in 2011. Their main goal is to spread the Catholic faith to counties that do not have a Catholic presence. While they are in the counties they engage the community in dialogue and service, which is what the group participated in as well.

Each student reflected on their experience at the end of the week. Junior Kayla Barnes said “You touch lives every day, whether you mean to or not. Make all interactions meaningful.” Throughout the week the group was able to spend time with individuals in the community at mass, a music night and a Baptist service. They also were able to do physical acts of service.

The main accomplishments of the group were building part of a house, tearing down a barn, cleaning Kingswood school and completing a ramp. “This trip to Tennessee opened my eyes in many ways. It allowed me to see the value of simplicity, the value of community, and the value of human relationships. I feel so blessed to have been a part of this experience and given this opportunity to serve with fellow Duhawks,” said junior Emma Smith. Spending Holy Week serving these two coun-

ties was such a moving experience for everyone involved.

“This service trip was such a blessing to me! I met so many amazing people in Grainger County, TN. Every one that I met was very welcoming and kind. I am so thankful Loras gave me the opportunity to find the true meaning of serving others,” said junior Haley Wiederholt.

Spending a week refocusing on what the important things in life are was a very rewarding way to spend spring break. Max Ehrmann wrote “Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.” Finding Christ in the silence of the new life on the mountain was an experience these Duhawks won’t forget anytime soon.

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women’s lacrosse

New faces, same goals

Seniors Ryan Sheeran and Adam Varnas hit the water during the 3000-meter steeplechase at last weekend’s UW-Platteville Invitational.

The duo finished mere seconds apart, as Sheeran took second and Varnas took third in the event.

Loras (4-9, 1-4 MWLC) drops three straight with three remaining

by Bill Barry | sportswriter

photo by Matthew Marter

Duhawks leading the chase The men’s and women’s track-and-field teams continue to improve times in March and April

by Matthew Marter | sportswriter

Last Saturday, seniors Matthew Kane, Ryan Sheeran, and Adam Varnas as well as sophomore Ben Hedges participated in a rather unique steeplechase at the UW-Platteville Invite. Sophomore Emily Day competed in this event on the wom-

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Knox Open

The men’s and women’s track & field teams got their spring season underway at the Knox Open.

For the women, Senior Emily Sotelo took first in the 400-meter hurdles and sophomore Amy Gladis took first in the pole vault. First place finishers on the men’s side included junior Stedman Foster in the 400, junior Zach Frey in the 800, Keontae Neely in the triple jump, Nathan Maiers in the hammer throw and the 4x400 relay team of sophomore Brandon Gradoville, seniors Kyle Ward and Zac Gassman, and Foster. Of the 13 teams competing, the men finished first overall while the women took second.

Central Invite

A week later at the Central Invite, the Duhawks continued their success, as the men took first while the women finished third. Winners for the women were, junior Bri Cook in the 5,000, sophomore Emily Day in the 3,000 steeplechase, and Gladis once again in the pole vault. Relay winners for the women included the 4x100 team of junior Brittnee Powers, sophomores Alexis Hanson and Elizabeth Brandenburg, and first-year Alyssa Simon; the 4x400 team consisted of Powers, senior Mercedez Kennedy, first-year Emily Ney and Hanson. Individual winners on the men’s side included Frey in the 800 and first-year Mason Tope in the 5,000.Winning relays for the men included the 4x100 team of Ward, Gradoville, Gassman and Foster, and the 4x400 team of Foster, Gassman, Gradoville and senior Josh Goerdt.

en’s side. Though it usually takes place at the beginning of the meet, at this meet, the 3,000-meter steeplechase went off around sunset. But that didn’t stop the Duhawks, as they all improved upon their times from the week before.

Sheeran, who has All-Conference honors from last year’s outdoor Iowa Conference meet, finished the day with a time of 10:09.06. He, along with Varnas, went two and three in the event this weekend.

“I felt awesome during the race,” Sheeran said. “Each barrier was going down one at a time, next thing I knew it I was coming up to the last water jump and telling myself to just sprint.”

“My goal for the outdoor season is to crack the Loras Top 10 list in the steeplechase,” he added. “I hope to be in the top at the [Iowa] Conference meet in May.” In Saturday’s race, he pulled ahead of teammate Adam Varnas, but in the middle, he began to fall off.

“Varny definitely helped me on the laps that he (set pace),” Sheeran said. “I watched his jumps over the barriers, and he looked smooth. I kept telling myself to do that., to jump these like Varny.”

Varnas, Kane, and Hedges finished with a 10:13.26, 10:27.49, and 10:30.40, respectively. In the women’s event, Day finished with a time of 12:10.31, earning a top-three finish at the meet.

In the other events, the Duhawks competed against some of the toughest competition in the NCAA Division III. The meet this past weekend was hailed as the “Meet of the Week” due to the top caliber teams that participated there, such as Wisconsin-La Crosse, Whitewater, Oshkosh, and Eau Claire. There was some conference competition, with Wartburg competing

there as well. Regardless, some Duhawks soared to top times in their events.

On the men’s side, the nationally ranked 4x400-meter relay team took first place running a time of 3:16.87, which is not their fastest time of the season. Sophomore Brandon Gradoville lead off the relay followed by senior Josh Goerdt, junior Stedman Foster, and senior Zac Gassman.

They will look to race the 4x400-relay at the Drake Relays in a few weeks.

Goerdt also took second place overall in the 400-meter dash, running a time of 48.88, which ranks him at 20th in Division III. After taking a year of eligibility off due to injuries, it appears that Goerdt has come back and hit the ground running as the outdoor season approaches its final month.

Frey is continuing to drop times in the 800-meter run. This week, he took second place in the 800, running a time of 1:52.64. This pushes him into 10th in the division, and it also marks the fastest he has run an 800 since the Outdoors National meet last year.

The performers of the meet this week are sophomore Nathan Kimbrell, first-year Andy Reed, and first-year Emily Ney. Kimbrell shattered his personal record in the 800 this weekend, running a 1:57.93. Reed set personal records in the javelin throw with a distance of 42.79 meters. Ney ran a 1:01.38 in the 400 meter dash, which is her personal record and the second fastest 400 time currently on the women’s team.

She also ran on the fifth place 4x400-meter relay, which posted a season-best time of 3:59.04.

The Duhawks will compete at the University of Dubuque Invite this weekend.

The women’s lacrosse team returned to play this weekend with back-to-back games against Midwest Conference opponents Beloit College and Illinois Tech. On Saturday, the Beloit Bucs defeated the Duhawks after running away from a one-one tie early in the first half. Beloit finished the first half with nine unanswered goals, putting the game nearly out of reach. After the Duhawks struck early in the second half with a goal by Junior Kaitlyn Kutsch, Beloit finished off the victory 13-4.

Kutsch had two goals on the day. Also scoring for Loras were sophomore Anna Schwalbe and first-year Haley Sundquist. New faces like Schwalbe and Sundquist have emerged for the Duhawks throughout this season. The emergence of young players has allowed the Duhawks to lead a more balanced attack.

“Having new faces on the team has been great for us,” said Kutsch. “Our roles have changed in a good way. We have some great new talent that allows us to put them in a position to succeed and make a difference on the field. It has also allowed us to spread out our attack and expand our options.”

The new contributing members have demonstrated that the future is bright for the fresh program.

“Every year teams shift because of a number of circumstances, one of them being new members,” said Head Coach Emily Goetz.

“Our team is no different than any other in terms of this, but at the end of the day, we are Duhawks and we do what is necessary for the team. If that means roles change, then we adjust and become the best we can be in our new role.”

The Duhawks followed their performance with a late comeback on Sunday, but came up short in a 9-8 loss to Illinois Tech. Kutsch once again led Loras in scoring, pouring in five goals. First-year goalie Ashley McGee had 11 saves in the loss, posting a .550 save percentage.

In order to finish the season strong, the Duhawks hope to emphasize a few things to turn these slow starts into victories.

“Coach Goetz has worked hard and done a fantastic job to improve our defensive and attacking schemes, and we need to emphasize these schemes,” said Kutsch “We also need to work to emphasize each other’s strengths. If we can do this, we hope to pull out a few more wins this season.”

The Duhawks are headed into the final stretch of the season with three games remaining on the schedule. “We will be looking to emphasize stick skills in these last two weeks including dodging techniques,” said Coach Goetz. “Along with that, we will be threading a lot of soft skills in practice such as heart, attitude and effort.”

Loras will hope to bring these intangibles Sat. April 18 when they face off against Aurora in a conference matchup at 2 p.m. in the Rock Bowl.

men’s volleyball

Men’s volleyball team establishing identity Family, hard work at heart of new program’s culture

by Drew Brashaw | asst. sports editor

Head Coach Jeremy Thornburg charged his freshly-minted men’s volleyball team with a unique task at the outset of its inaugural season: to build the new program’s identity.

“These guys have had to create a culture,” he said. “It’s not something you create overnight. That’s a challenge that you don’t really think about when you begin a new program. I always remind them, ‘What do you want Loras College men’s volleyball to be about? What do you want people to remember?’”

When asked to characterize the culture of his program after one season, Thornburg didn’t need to think long about his words.

“Family is definitely the first thing that comes

to mind,” Thornburg said. “They care about each other and they put each other first, which is awesome. Also, hard work is very important, and I think they’re learning that it’s not going to come easy, that every day we’ve got to work hard to get where we want. Those are the two firm basics of our program.”

Along with the daunting task of building a new program and a new culture from scratch, youth and inexperience have provided additional challenges for the Duhawks in 2015.

Not only was the program in its first year, but an overwhelming majority of its players were, too. Don’t expect Thornburg to use his team’s youth as an excuse, though.

“I firmly believe – and I’ve told the team this – that the game doesn’t know your age,” Thornburg said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a freshman or a senior; volleyball’s volleyball, and it doesn’t change. This year was tough

for us, but it was probably the best learning experience these kids could’ve had. They’ve all been through the fire now.”

Through the fire, indeed. The Duhawks finished their first season with an overall record of 3-20, including a 2-10 mark in the ultracompetitive Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League.

“We were competitive with all the teams that were in the conference tournament this year,” Thornburg said. “So we’ve shown that we’re able to do it. Now it’s just a matter of finishing the job every match. The foundation of hard work is there,” Thornburg continued, “I hope that hard work pays off with what they want.

They want results, they want wins, and I’m expecting a lot more of those a year from now.”

But wins and losses aren’t the only measure of success in athletics, especially when working to get a brand-new program off the ground.

Thornburg points to some off-the-court indi-

cations that his program is off to the right kind of start: “People come up to me and say ‘You have a great group of guys.’ When they’re at a game, they’re noticed. They’re cheering for their team and supporting one another. Those are things that are super important to me, and they’re things you can’t really teach. That’s just them and what they do. That’s the kind of stuff I notice more than anything.”

Coach Thornburg isn’t the only one who’s noticed the strides his young players have made in their first season. First-year Jimmy Combs was named to the MCVL’s All-Conference second team on Tuesday. Combs didn’t miss a set all year for the Duhawks, tallying 128 kills, 13 solo blocks, and 21 service aces. “This is a huge honor for Jimmy and our program,” Thornburg said. “I’m excited for the future for Jimmy and our program, and I am already looking forward to the 2016 MCVL season.”

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Drew’s Views

Has Augusta lost its gusto?

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photo by Maddy Cole

Junior Julie Kistner makes contact during game one of the Duhawks’ conference opener with Luther. Luther swept the Duhawks 13-4 and 8-0.

Duhawks get over the hump Loras starts conference play 3-5 after 6-game winning streak

by Frank Fernandez | sportswriter

Since we last spoke...

After an up-and-down month of March, the Duhawks (16-14, 3-5 IIAC) find themselves ranked sixth in the Iowa Conference. After dropping a pair of close games to Cornell, Loras railed off six straight wins, knocking off St. Olaf, Rober Morris and MacMurray in double-headers. They struggled as conference play began, however, dropping a pair of games to Luther and splitting a double-header with Dubuque. Last weekend, the Duhawks couldn’t eclipse that .500 mark, splitting double-headers with both Buena Vista and Central. First-year Miranda Chapman has been a big surprise, leading the team in batting average and slugging percentage.

The Duhawks (16-14, 3-5 IIAC) headed to Storm Lake sitting at .500 on the season and looking to gain ground in the conference standings against the Buena Vista Beavers.

Coming out swinging, the Duhawks were able to score three runs in the first.

Despite the early lead, the Beavers responded in the bottom half of the inning with two runs off senior pitcher Holly Klein. The Duhawks struck again in the third when junior Makaila Haase drove in Klein with a shot into right field, extending the lead to 4-2.

The Duhawks held the advantage 4-3 going into the final frame. However, the Beavers were able to rally and win game one on a walk-off, 5-4.

Despite the late meltdown in the first game, the Duhawks took the early lead in game two with the help of sophomore Danielle Stromert. With one on in the third inning, Stromert blasted a home run to give the Duhawks the lead, 2-0.

Junior Julie Kistner doubled the advantage with a two-run single in the fifth.

Haase and the defense kept the Beavers scoreless through the fifth, before they broke through in the sixth. Leading 6-3 in the bottom of the seventh, Klein came in and shutdown the rally with back-toback strikeouts to preserve the victory.

“That was a really tough way to end the first game,” said Head Coach Ashley

Winter. “I was worried that we would still ning of play, but the Dutch’s offense came be reeling, but we showed composure and alive to finish off the Duhawks, 11-6. played a great game to split the series.”

Coach Winter was positive even after The Duhawks would have a short turn- the loss. around as they returned home for a Sat“I was happy with our effort and espeurday afternoon double-header against cially our young players stepping up and the No.13 Central College Dutch. leading the way when they needed to,” The Dutch sprang out to a quick lead, Winter said. scoring two in their half of the first inLenten added, “We need to play a conning. It didn’t take long for the Duhawks sistent game throughout, especially when to respond, as they cut the lead in half it comes to the final inning.” when Stromert scored from third and seOn Tuesday afternoon, the Duhawks nior Katie Serpico survived a pickle long swept Edgewood to finally eclipse the enough for her to cross the plate. .500 mark. In game one, senior pitchCentral extended their lead back to er Holly Klein led the Duhawks to a 5-1 two, but the Duhawks continued to fight win. Klein picked up her eighth win of back. Klein was able to settle in on the the year, pitching a complete game and mound and keep Central scoreless for the striking out four. rest of the game as the offense provided Game two of the afternoon was much fireworks. closer. With the game tied at two in the Trailing by a run in the bottom of the top of the seventh, a clutch right field sixth, first-year Miranda Chapman blast- single from senior Katie Serpico allowed ed a round-tripper to dead center to tie first-year Regan Wolverton to score the up the game. Klein continued her domi- go ahead run. Klein took the mound in nance, keeping the bats silent in the top of relief of Makaila Haase in the bottom of the seventh, setting up the Duhawks for a the seventh and struck out two batters to walk-off victory. pick up the save.

Serpico opened the frame with a leadThe Duhawks’ next test will come Satoff single, before being replaced by Klein urday in Indianola, where they’ll play a to pinch-run. A bunt moved Klein into double-header against No. 22 Simpson. scoring position with Haase Season statistics stepping to the plate. She laced a single up the middle and al(Through Tuesday, April 14th) lowed Klein to score, giving the Batting Duhawks the 4-3 come-from- Player................ G h rbi hr slg% ob% avg behind win.

Miranda Chapman..14 16 8 3 .829 .537 .457 This was the first Duhawk Katie Serpico...........15 18 11 1 .500 .464 .391 victory against the Dutch since Savannah Fowler....15 13 5 0 .382 .417 .382 the 2012 season. Klein couldn’t Danielle Stromert...15 9 8 2 .576 .561 .273 have been more excited.

Regan Wolverton....15 13 5 0 .265 .308 .265 “It is a huge win for us be- Bria Lenten.............15 11 13 3 .435 .368 .239 cause we are so young and it Julie Kistner............13 9 8 0 .262 .298 .214 shows that we can play with Nora Zerante...........15 6 5 0 .233 .429 .200 some of the best teams in the Makaila Haase........15 8 7 2 .333 .264 .178 Totals.................15 117 72 11 .400 .390 .274 country,” she said.

Game two started out prom- Opponents.........15 118 67 9 .422 .361 .289 Pitching ising for the Duhawks, as they played long ball in the first in- Player........... app-gs ip w-l bb so avg era ning. Stromert and first-year Emma Corkill...........4-0 4.0 0-1 1 5 .214 1.75 Bria Lenten each hit home Makaila Haase......... 8-7 38.0 4-2 17 22 .240 2.95 runs to give Loras the 4-0 lead. Holly Klein............. 12-8 47.2 4-4 18 33 .316 4.41 The two sides were tied at Totals................. 15 97.1 8-7 37 63 .289 4.10 six heading into the final in- Opponents......... 15 98.1 7-8 71 60 .274 4.20 (From statistics available on Duhawks.com)

women’s tennis

Dickhut sisters shine in opener Duhawks sweep Monmouth in their spring opener

Since we last spoke...

by Drew Brashaw | asst. sports editor

Women’s tennis returned to action with a bang this past After finishing weekend, as the Dutheir fall season with a 5-8 record, hawks earned a 9-0 the Duhawks got sweep of Monmouth their season unat home on Sunday in derway Sunday with a 9-0 sweep their first dual of the of Monmouth.

Spring season.

Elizabeth and Jessica Dickhut got the Duhawks started with an 8-4 victory over Monmouth’s

Katherine Hinman and Annaliese McDermott in their No. 1 doubles match.

The All-IIAC Dickhut sisters claimed the first five games to seize control early, and closed out the match with wins in three of the final five games.

The first-year tandem of Sam Pietruszynski and Kylie DeWees kept the ball rolling for the Duhawks in the No. 2 doubles match, earning a 8-2 victory over Katy Folsky and Kimberly Hedgeopeth. In the No. 3 doubles match, senior Caroline Rainey and sophomore Maggie Clements finished the Duhawks’ doubles sweep with an 8-4 win over Morgan Holle and Cheyanne Groat.

The Duhawks’ dominant performance in doubles carried over into the dual’s singles competition, with the Dickhuts, DeWees, Rainey, and Pietruzynski all taking their matches in straight sets, while first-year Ayla Graziano claimed a default victory over Hedgeopeth to complete Loras’ 9-0 sweep of the Scots.

The victory over Monmouth brings the Duhawks’ 2014-15 season record to (6-8, 3-4 IIAC).

Loras will host the Augustana (19-8) at 9 a.m. and St. Ambrose (8-12) at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Log on to Duhawks. com for coverage and results.

ello, friends.

Welcome back. It’s been awhile, but I trust you’ve all enjoyed your break from this column as much as I have. Not having to write about sports for the past few weeks has afforded me the opportunity to spend more time watching Drew Brashaw sports, and it’s a busy time of year asst. sports editor for sports-watchers. Like some of the lesser religions, sports in America have their own sacred rites of spring.

The manufactured hype of March Madness (sorry, Bucky); the unwarranted hopefulness of Major League Baseball’s opening day; the uncomfortable similarities between the NFL’s scouting combine/ draft and a slave auction; the decadence and depravity of the Kentucky Derby—it just wouldn’t be spring without these things.

In my mind, however, only one sporting event marks the official start of spring, and that’s The Masters.

Augusta National’s rich history, the litany of legendary names associated with the tournament, the iconic green jacket: all of these things make The Masters a tradition unlike any other. I just made that up, doesn’t it have a nice ring to it? I’m thinking of having it trademarked.

But this year, as I sat and watched the venerated course being abused as though it were a stepchild who’d just brought John Daly a warm beer, I realized that The Masters has a problem, and for once it doesn’t have anything to do with racism, or sexism, or any other kind of –ism.

The problem with The Masters is that it’s been mastered.

I don’t mean to take anything away from Jordan Spieth. The kid played an amazing tournament from start to finish, and he fended off some intimidating challengers on Sunday to close out his championship, but the course didn’t put up much of a fight along the way. Spieth matched Tiger Woods’ record-low tournament score of 18-under while capturing his first major, but the 21-year-old Texan’s feat lacks the historic, herculean quality of Woods’ win in 1997.

When Woods shot 18-under to claim his first green jacket in ’97, he finished 12 shots clear of the field. Compare that to this past Sunday, when Spieth’s minus-18 put him only four shots clear, and ten players finished within ten of him. They were making Augusta look like Bunker Hill out there, and it underscores the problem: golf has outgrown Augusta National in its current state.

Tiger’s record-breaking runaway in ’97 marked the arrival of Superman; Spieth’s victory marks the arrival of the age of supermen.

Golfers and their equipment have evolved dramatically in the eight decades since Augusta was built, and the course has been repeatedly updated and adjusted throughout the years to keep up; remember “Tiger-proofing?” More than 600 yards have been added to the course since the 1930’s, and they’ve moved bunkers around and steepened greens, but the disparity between golfer and golf course at Augusta National has become too great. What we’re left with is a major championship venue without any teeth.

This year’s course was a big, warm hug. It was as soft and unassuming as the dulcet voice of Jim Nantz whispering about azaleas over maudlin music in the shade of the Georgia pines. (Awesome fact: The Masters theme, “Augusta,” was composed

by Dave Loggins—third-cousin of Kenny Loggins, who wrote and performed “I’m Alright,” which was the theme song for “Caddyshack” and the No. 1 dance hit for gopher puppets in 1980.) Had Gary Player decided to keep going after his ceremonial tee shot found the middle of the first fairway, he probably would have come in under par.

I don’t want to see a major championship won with a score that belongs on an Xbox game, and I’m afraid that’s the direction The Masters is headed.

Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Jack Nicklaus’ first Masters wins combined didn’t equal a score relative to par as low as Spieth’s this weekend, and the scores will only get more ridiculous unless serious measures are taken to stiffen Augusta’s backbone. I’m not suggesting giant windmills, but nobody should be reaching a par-5 in two with an 8-iron in a major championship.

I have a terrible vision of a not-too-distant future when a grandfather tells a story about a man named Jack who won 18 major championships. His grandson will scoff and say: “So what? He won six of them at The Masters.”

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coach’s corner

I’m a failure

Senior Adam Kennedy celebrates with his teammates after scoring the Duhawks’ first run in game one of their doubleheader against Dubuque last month. Loras swept their cross town rivals, winning 3-0 and 3-2. Kennedy’s 3-RBI double proved to be the difference in game two. He leads the team with 20 RBIs.

Graham Slam

photo by Maddy Cole

Duhawks climb to 2nd in IIAC Tebon picks up his 400th win as Loras (14-11, 8-6 IIAC) finds its footing in March

Since we last spoke...

by Katie Truesdale | sportswriter

The Duhawks have had their upsAfter giving up 52 runs and-downs this seain just four games in son, but have rallied Jacksonville, IL, the Duhawks’ pitching got of late to move into back on track. Loras got second place in the off to a shaky start in conference play, winning Iowa Conference.

In their last three of four against Simpson, but dropping seven games, the three of four to Coe Duhawks are 5-2. the following weekend.

During that stretch, Since then, however, the Duhawks have been t h e y w e n t o n a on a roll, winning five of three-game wintheir next seven. After ning streak, defeatsweeping Dubuque, ing their cross-town beating Dominican and rival Dubuque, 3-0 splitting their series and 3-2; followed with Luther 2-2, the Duhawks have climbed by a 10-7 win over to second place in the non-conference opIowa Conference. Along ponent Dominican. the way, head coach Carl Tebon picked up his “It was a good 400th win on when his start to the conteam defeated Coe, 7-2 ference season,” on March 27. said senior pitcher Adam Schwoebel, who pitched a complete game shut-out in game one against Dubuque. “We had a rough early part of the season with some growing pains. We’re extremely young this year, and we kind of knew it was going to take us a little to start playing as one cohesive unit. It’s been a little frustrating working through those problems, but it’s also promising knowing that we haven’t even played our best baseball yet.”

Last weekend, the Duhawks took their winning streak into Decorah, where they faced off against Luther in a pair of dou-

our offense has played and with our pitchble-headers on Friday and Saturday.

In game one, the Duhawks came up ers starting to find their stuff, we were able short to the Norse, 8-2. After only allow- to make a bit of statement this weekend ing two runs through the first four innings, that will hopefully carry over for the reSchwoebel allowed six runs in the final two mainder of the conference schedule.”

This weekend, the Duhawks face a innings and suffered his first loss of the tough test in No. 13 Wartburg (23-6, 13-5 season.

IIAC), the current Iowa Conference leader.

Game two against the Norse went in the “With playing Wartburg this upcomdirection of the Duhawks, as they responding weekend, I feel that the Luther series ed to the Norse win with a 7-0 victory. taught us exactly what we need to work on,” Senior Will Petrosky manned the mound said junior Nick Petruzzi. “From a pitching for seven innings, striking out four bataspect, we need to get ahead of hitters. In ters on the way to his first win of the year. order to get Wartburg hitters out, we have Petrosky’s impressive pitching was backed to make them hit our pitch. Offensively we by an opportunistic offense that scored need to get on base more. Having four hits seven runs on eight hits and left only four is not going to win many games.” runners on base.

In game three, the Duhawks’ offense was not as impressive, but Season statistics it only took a single run to top the (Through Saturday, April 11th) Norse. In the top of the seventh, Batting sophomore Thomas Johnson came Player................

G h rbi hr slg% ob% avg in to pinch hit for the Duhawks, knocking a single into right field Tony Heiser........... 24 32 17 2 .488 .448 .381 that scored fellow sophomore Tony Spence Bonner....... 25 33 12 0 .441 .423 .355 Nolan Ritter........... 24 19 8 0 .328 .444 .328 Heiser from third. Pitchers junior Patrick Walsh......... 25 27 18 1 .458 .449 .325 Alex Steines and senior Connor Luke Leibforth....... 25 22 9 0 .324 .411 .297 Schreck teamed up to shut out the Adam Kennedy...... 25 25 20 3 .471 .344 .287 Norse and preserve the 1-0 victory. Cole Reeg............... 25 30 15 1 .390 .336 .286 In game four, the Duhawks were Anthony Flattery.... 22 23 10 0 .329 .326 .280 forced to use four pitchers — all of Lucas Jacque.......... 24 14 12 0 .295 .309 .230 whom struggled, giving up at least Totals................ 25 239 129 7 .386 .386 .302 two runs. The Norse’s five-run fourth Opponents........ 25 233 141 11 .417 .384 .289 Pitching inning proved to be too much for the Duhawks, as Luther prevailed, 12-2, Player........... app-gs ip w-l bb so avg era Adam Schwoebel.....6-6 38.0 5-1 4 20 .272 3.79 to tie the series at two.

Alex Steines.............. 7-5 28.0 1-2 15 27 .268 4.50 “It’s important to take care of Will Petrosky............ 7-7 32.1 1-3 29 24 .260 5.29 work against the teams that aren’t Nick Spiess............... 8-1 16.1 0-1 5 11 .203 5.51 Wartburg or Buena Vista,” Schwoeb- Patrick Walsh........... 6-5 27.1 3-2 11 21 .270 5.93 el said. “Even though the conference Kody Massner..........8-0 15.2 1-0 4 11 .269 6.32 is going to be decided in those two Connor Schreck.......9-0 9.1 2-1 4 7 .404 7.71 series, you can really set yourself Brad Schwind........... 8-1 13.1 0-1 6 11 .478 13.50 back if you don’t win the series lead- Totals................. 25 197.0 14-11 95 146 .289 5.85 ing into those games. With the way Opponents......... 25 197.1 11-14 89 118 .302 4.93

men’s tennis

Changing the culture Duhawks are still looking for answers in the face of adversity

by Dustin Dawson | sportswriter

Since we last spoke...

The men’s tennis team (0-12, 0-4 IIAC) still finds itself in search of its first win. Since our last issue, the Duhawks dropped seven matches. They scored in only two of those matches, a pair of 6-3 losses to both Wisconsin Lutheran and Simpson.

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ordan Spieth was born July 27, 1993 — 26 days after me. He went to a small private Catholic high school in Dallas. I went to Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park, IL. He has two siblings, a Ryan Graham brother and a sister — sports editor just like me. He stands at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, a mere inch taller and ten pounds heavier than yours truly. On paper, we’re not so different. Only, he’s a professional golfer who just won the Masters.

I’m a disappointment.

The men’s team took to Pella this past Saturday where they squared off in Iowa Conference action against Simpson and Central College. A promising start against Simpson had Loras itching for that first win of the year.

The Duhawks were able to get out to a 3-1 lead, thanks in large part to senior Brian Falvey. Falvey won his singles match over Simpson’s Peter

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Reitgraf 6-0, 6-3, and then ing 8-4 in doubles play. teamed up with first-year The men return home Zach Atzen to take down “I’ve seen this team turn this Saturday where they’ll Simpson’s No. 1 doubles from apathy and anger, take on the Buena Vista team, 8-5.

Beavers (2-11, 0-2 IIAC). to pride and passion.”

Sophomores Ulises The Duhawks will look to Ryan Troge, use the home court adHernandez and Neil Kane Head coach | men’s tennis were able to secure anothvantage to secure the long er victory in the No. 2 douawaited first victory of the bles match, 8-2. However, season.

Simpson would go on to take the next five “We can take away the fire we had inside matches to secure the 6-3 win.

“We were fired up because of the chance of of us and see what the future holds in our winning,” said Hernandez. “The possibility of last three matches with the season finale the first win is around the corner. We’ll have to coming,” said Hernandez.

“I feel it’s my responsibility to change the see come Saturday against Buena Vista.”

Following their close call with Simpson, attitude and what the program stands for,” the Duhawks took on Central College. The said head coach Ryan Troge. “The remaining Dutch handed the Duhawks a 9-0 loss, their athletes stand for that concept and are on ninth such defeat this year in twelve match- board with it. I’ve seen this team turn from es. Falvey and Atzen gave the best fight, los- apathy and anger, to pride and passion.”

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Thursday 1:15 p.m. — Spieth tees off alongside Henrik Stenson and Billy Horschel in first round of the Masters at Augusta National.

Meanwhile, in Dubuque, Ryan eats peanut butter and jelly Uncrustable.

5:09 p.m. — Spieth cans six birdies over seven holes to take the lead at 8-under through 14 holes, leads field after day one.

7:45 p.m. — Ryan gets out of night class, gets stood up by date, goes to bar to spend money he doesn’t have.

Friday 9:57 a.m. — Spieth tees off to start day two. Ryan bullsh#ts a presentation that he just realized is due in an hour.

2:30 p.m. — Ryan starts playing NBA 2K15 on his roommate’s PS3, proceeds to start season 0-5 because he lacks defensive fundamentals and can’t figure out how to MAKE A FREAKING FREE THROW. 3:37 p.m. — Spieth birdies the final hole, setting a 36-hole record at 14-under par.

7:05 p.m. — Ryan arrives at work five minutes late, buys dinner from the vending machine, watches a mandated HR training video about the correct way to hold a camera.

Saturday Noon — Ryan wakes up, hung over, just kind of lies there and stares at the ceiling for like twenty minutes.

2:55 p.m. — Spieth tees off to start day three. Ryan arrives at the Maid-Rite diner to eat a late lunch/early dinner by himself, orders a “pizza-rite,” which he assumes is going to be like a pizza puff, but turns out to be this gray mystery meat patty with one slice of fried mozzarella cheese on top.

7:05 p.m. — After hitting his second shot into the crowd, Spieth saves par on the par-four 18th to set the 54-hole record at 16-under par. Ryan gets ready to go out, gives pair of jeans the sniff test, they pass.

8:30 p.m. — Ryan arrives at Easy Street to watch the Bulls barely beat the hapless 76ers, attempts to hit on some blonde girl from out of town, fails.

Sunday 2:50 p.m. — Spieth tees off to start the final round of the tournament, needs to hold onto his 4-stroke lead to win.

3:15 p.m. — Ryan finally brings himself to get out of bed, takes his first shower in three days.

6:53 p.m. — Spieth bogeys the 18th hole to fall one stroke shy of tournament record, wins the Masters with an 18-under par, dons his first green jacket.

9:43 p.m. — Ryan considers watching porn, decides against it, passes out while watching reruns of “Louie.”

Monday Noon — Spieth cashes his $1.8 million check. Ryan pays the city bill, which was $100 this month, for some reason.

8:54 p.m. — Ryan writes editorial about Jordan Spieth, refers to himself in the third person like a douchebag, is failure.