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It’s easy being green Students and staff bond over ways to protect the Earth at open panel for Go Green Week

by BRENNAN PIVNICKA | staff writer

This past Thursday, Loras College hosted its first “Small Footprints Meaningful Lives” Panel Discussion. Launched in the midst of Go Green Week, the event served as method of discussing how best to increase the sustainability of the planet through making better choices in the treatment of the environment, the goal being to inspire people to think more critically about the effects of their carbon footprint.

The panel was a small part of Loras’ Go Green Week, which is dedicated to educating students about the benefits of sustainability, as well as giving them some “green” habits that can become part of a daily routine. Some of the different days, such as Make a Pledge Monday, Walk-ItOut Wednesday and Meat-Free Friday, encouraged students to take small steps in becoming more green, such as walking around campus more and eating more vegetables to help the enviornment.

Each of these days enocuraged students to make small differences.

The members of the panel included Dr. Ben Darr, assistant professor of politics, Stacia McDermott, coordinator for Peace and Justice, Eric and Brenna Angleda, local citizens, and Dr. Lisa Grinde, associate professor of psychology. The event was headI hope that it ed by junior [Go Green Week] Louisa Pavlik sophomore will teach people and Haley O’Brien. that living close The discussion kicked off to the Earth at 6 p.m. and doesn’t need to ran for nearly be a sacrifice. It’s a n h o u r a n d a really fulfilling a h a l f . M a n y topics were way of life. brought up Louisa Pavlik among the stusenior at Loras dent audience and deliberated upon by the panel, including the advantages and disadvantages of certain forms of agriculture, how to deal with ecological stress in self-sustainment, monetary responsibility, population and consumption issues and the implementation of environmentalism in education.

While addressing these matters, the panel also offered advice on how best to reduce humanity’s ecological footprint on the environment, stressing the need for conserving materials and reducing the overuse of material items and resources (i.e. walking instead of driving, conserving water, etc), as well as encouraging students to go out and experience nature.

The panel was met with much enthusiasm by the attendees, many of whom supplied intriguing questions and theories about the presented topics. The interaction between the panel members and the students allowed for a general sharing and expanding of the fundamental ideas of Go Green Week.

“I hope that it (Go Green Week) will teach people that living close to the Earth doesn’t need to be a sacrifice,” said Pavlik regarding the sustainability panel. “It’s a really fulfilling way of life.”

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April 28, 2016 — Vol. 94, Issue 15

Miracle powers for 12 hours 11th annual Dance Marathon raises a whopping $201,717

by CASSANDRA BUSCH | executive editor

Over 300 Duhawks joined Loras faculty and Dubuque community members this past Saturday, April 24, from noon to midnight for Loras College’s 11th Dance Marathon.

The annual Dance Marathon came back this year with numerous changes, such as changing the name from Duhawk Dance Marathon to Loras College Dance Marathon, adding more “miracle families” to the organization, and bringing in additional corporate sponsors. Co-presidents Kelsey Callahan and Andrea Enda along with morale captains and e-Board work throughout the year to bring the event together, and make the day run smoothly for both the miracle families and dancers. The 12 hour experience took place throughout the ACC, Graber and the Rock Bowl.

Junior Neil Bingham emceed the event, which began at noon in the ACC Ballrooms.

“My favorite part of DM is that moment right before it all starts, when all of our hard work comes together, the moral captains are outside with the Miracle Families and we can hear the crowd getting excited. It’s a great feeling to see it all come together,” Bingham said.

To kick off the day, President Collins gave a short speech expressing his support for the day. After prayer, morale captains entered and the miracle families were introduced. Morale captains began to teach the dance to participants. The first hour consisted of learning the dance piece by piece. Each year there is a morale dance that is created by captains. It’s a collage of quite a few songs that is performed every hour on the hour throughout the day.

Every hour has its own theme. There is an hour dedicated to sponsors, one to the miracle families, a “rave hour,” etc. Miracle families are also given an opportunity to tell the stories of their kiddos throughout the day. Skits are also performed throughout the day, including highlights such as a lip sync battle between Art Sunleaf, junior Kyzer Moore and sophomore Jacob Formello, a dance by the Student Life staff, and performances by the sorority and fraternity.

Besides the dancing that was in the main ballrooms, there were many other opportunities to stay busy throughout the day. From 2-4 p.m. in the CAB office, there was a “puppy room,” where children and participants could go in to play with puppies brought in by volunteers.

Other rooms included a “glow room”

with neon lights and games like ping pong, a room dedicated to miracle angels that have passed away, and a room for letter writing to dancers or kiddos. Haircuts for donation took place outside the cafeteria, and there was also a space dedicated to bone marrow donation, so dancers could get tested to see if they matched anyone in the registry.

The end of the night came to a conclusion with one final performance of the morale dance, and of course, the big reveal. To go along with the theme of renovation and change for DM 11, they placed a tarp decorated with a bus in front of the final fundraising number. Just like in Extreme Makeover Renovation, dancers had to yell “Move that bus!” The tarp was moved, and the final number raised was revealed: $201,717.44.

The money is donated to the University of Iowa’s Children’s Hospital in order to provide financial, physical and emotional support to the families and the kiddos.

photos by AUSTIN LOWRY-LUTHER

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Dozens of Duhawks dig in to ‘Beautify Loras’

Numerous campus organizations participate in a campus-wide cleanup day as the spring arrives

by BRODERICK HOOKER| staff writer

On Sunday, April 24, over 18 student teams and groups converged on campus to beautify and rejuvenate the Loras campus. Spreading mulch, staining picnic tables, picking up trash and leaves, trimming branches, cleaning windows, plating gardens and cleaning up the Rock Bowl were some of the many efforts student participated in to revamp campus.

Track and field, cross country, women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s volleyball, E-Board, OVE+R, Duhawkapella, DM, Athletic Training Club, the American Chemical Society, Social Work Council, DuSomething, L.I.S.A., the sports business club, Sigma Epsilon, Drumline, as well as independent groups of students all helped out.

“We got a beautiful day for Beautify Loras. We had a real big turnout and campus looks beautiful. It’s amazing what our students can do,” said Emily Ney, this year’s

photo by BRODERICK HOOKER

Above: A group of students plants seeds in the Loras Garden next to the Science Hall. organizer of Beautify Loras. Student Senate, with the help of the Executive board, puts on the event yearly. There were two

shifts, 9-11 a.m. and 12-2 p.m., which had a much larger group of volunteers.

“These guys did some awesome work.

This is just a small representation of what we, Loras students, do out in the community,” said current Student Body President Nick Utter.

“For me, when you care about the place you work for, you want it to look good.

Take care of the campus and, it’ll take care of you,” said Jeffrey Roberts, coordinator of employment services for the CEL office, as he was trimming bushes beside Wahlert Hall.

“We want more student involvement in the garden because we want people to know about this great resource on campus,” said Louisa Pavlik as she worked the garden by St. Joseph Hall of Science.

The garden is open at any time to students who want to work in it or pick food from it.

Beautify Loras is a perfect representation of student involvement on campus, and with the changing spring weather, it held the promises of summer, encouraging students to finish the semester strong.

Chamber choir showcases talent at local concert

by ANNE-MARIE ELSINGER| staff writer

Majestic voices filled the Sinsinawa Mound this past Sunday. Loras College Chamber Choir performed with the TriState Choral Society on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Chamber Choir is composed of a variety of Loras students. They perform at a variety of events throughout the year, such as Desset Pops in the fall and at the annual Mysteries of Christmas concert during the winter season. This concert was a chance for the choir to sing with another area group directed by Loras vocal music director, Dr. Steven Grives.

The choir’s serenade on Sunday featured themes of requiem, rebirth, and renewal.

Those who attended said it was Performing Faure’s a beautiful representaRequiem is an of the opportunity I am proud tion spring seato have been a part of. son.

Grives This style of music is so conducted precious and important individuals to our rich music ranging in religions, history in the church and in choral singing. vocations, and ages.

Ameilia Acomponado Loras facjunior in Chamber Choir ulty and friends, Craig Allen, Julia Grives, Jeremy Mims, and Elizabeth Tyler contributed African American Spirituals to the program. Loras juniors Kathryn Pranger and Amelia Acompanado and senior Christian Stillings performed a variety of solos throughout the programs. The TriState Choral Society even brought in renowned baritone Michael Sylvester to sing Five Mystical Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams. In addition, religion faculty Dr. David Pitt played the organ while community member Rochelle played piano. The combination of artists worked together to perform a blended melody of praise.

“I love singing at The Mound, especially with my fellow Duhawks and extended Duhawk family,” Acompanado said. “The acoustics are beautiful in the sacred, circular space. It’s spine chilling. Performing Faure’s “Requiem” is an opportunity I am proud to have been a part of. This style of music is so precious and important to our rich music history in the church and in choral singing. I enjoyed every moment of the concert, including brownies at the end from the Sisters.”

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The case for presidential election reform I

by NINO ERBA| staff writer

know you probably don’t want to read another word about the election. I get it. I’m angry about the election as well.

But I think that I should present you with ideas about how the future of presidential elections can be improved, particularly on the Democratic side.

If you look on “voteforbernie.org,” one section shows a map of how and when to vote for the Democratic candidates. What you’ll find is a mess. There are different configurations for states, and some are just maddening. I’m going to try and convince you of ways for how the primaries for both parties can be improved for next time.

First off, get rid of every closed race in the country. Period. A Gallup piece written earlier this year showed that, in 2015, the Democrats and Republicans had party affiliation numbers of less than 30%, while independent affiliation was at a whopping 42%! Despite such a chasm in affiliation, nineteen states had closed Democratic elections, either caucuses or primaries.

And in New York, where it was a closed primary for both parties, that means that over 3 million voters registered as Independent couldn’t vote in the state of New York. There’s another terrible reason for that, but I’ll get to that later.

Second, get rid of caucuses. I attended the Iowa Caucus for the first time this year, and it was definitely an experience.

The caucuses were a whirlwind in the

Loras Fieldhouse, but despite all the drama, only several hundred people showed up to decide the composition of the precincts represented. The simpler option would be to have primary elections where more people can participate. Hillary Clinton has made the claim of getting 2.5 million more votes than Bernie Sanders, and the “Washington Post” at the time fact-checked that claim and overall gave it a Geppetto Checkmark, the equivalent of True. Okay, but apart from Iowa and Nevada, Sanders won every caucus state. If those states changed to having primaries, the voting gaps and outcomes may be different, but it would make the elections in those states fairer.

Third, make every state have same day voter registration. If you hover over each state on the map provided by voteforbernie.org, you can see if states allow you to do something about your party affiliation or registration status the day of, or at, the caucus or primary.

Tragically, not every state allows this, and there’s perhaps no more galling example than New York, where “new voters must register at least 25 days in advance in order to participate.”

We’ve witnessed so much squabbling and wringing of hands over voter ID laws in states such as Texas and voter disenfranchisement like that in Arizona.

Since 1952, the only time a Democratic candidate won Arizona in the general election was in 1996. But this is about

But I think that I should present you with ideas about how the future of presidential elections can be improved, particularly on the Democratic side.

New York, a Democratic stronghold that’s been blue since 1988 and yet has some stunningly undemocratic voting laws. The zeal that entities like the DNC will have in acting toward New York will help provide some insight on the integrity of those entities.

Fourth, get rid of Super Tuesday. Or at the very least, reorganize it in a way to make it more representative of the reality for Democrats. News channels like CNN show which candidate won a particular state, and on Super Tuesday, Clinton beat Sanders in the majority of the states.

The big problem? Most of the states were in the South. Apart from Sanders’ wins in Colorado and Minnesota caucuses, and Clinton’s relatively narrow win in Massachusetts’ primary, Clinton walloped Sanders in the Southern states.

Until the Democrats find a way to connect with the South that benefits both parties, Super Tuesday needs to be done in states that more accurately reflects where Democrats can win the general. One way

would be to keep Colorado, Minnesota and Virginia, and showcase the Northeastern states except for New Hampshire and New York, and add Maryland to bring the total to eleven, the number of Super Tuesday votes for this year. Those states all voted for Obama twice, are either blue or purple, and would present a better picture of states where Democrats can win. There may be better options, but this is a start.

Fifth, change the voting calendar.

Geographically, it makes no sense. The first four states (Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina, respectively) are so far apart from each other, that the amount of time and energy spent simply traveling is taxing and there’s no coherent thread to work with. The ideological concerns and population makeup of Iowa are going to be majorly different from a state like Nevada or South Carolina. Also, Alaska, Hawaii, and territories like Puerto Rico could vote on either coinciding or separate days of the continental states, or all on their own day. It’s not perfect, but it’s a start for an alternative.

Sanders has a net favorability rating of 12 points, while Clinton has a net unfavorability rating of 24 points! The only person more unpopular? Trump, with a net unfavorability rating of 41 points.

And yet, as outlets like “The New York Times” will point out, both Trump and Clinton are the frontrunners. I’ll leave that last part for you to think about.

Let’s take a moment to talk about millennials I

was on Facebook have bad days though, and sometimes the other day we make poor decisions. We complain and watched a about homework, we blast degrading video posted by a TV music, we spend the night on social personality and radio media instead of out in the real world host named Alexis (and I may have just proven that point Bloomer who was by mentioning I was on Facebook when basically spelling out I could have been writing a paper). everything wrong with But just because we do make mistakes our generation (the doesn’t mean that we are completely millennials) and why spoiled and wastes of space. previous generations This past weekend was a fantastic are so upset with us. example to me of how my generation Cassandra As I watched, my heart is contributing to the “good.” Loras Busch sunk a little bit because College Dance Marathon #11 raised executive there was a lot of credit over $200,000 for the University of editor to what she was saying.

Iowa’s Children Hospital, and I was She spoke about our surrounded by moments of pure joy laziness, our need to be held by the hand and love throughout the 12 hours I was by our parents and bosses, the music there. I witnessed firsthand the hard we listen to that degrades women and work and sacrifice that my generation is glorifies crime and violence, our current willing to provide for others, and I wish celebrity obsession and idolization, our that even more Duhawks had been there tendency to focus more on our social to experience it as well. The point is, media relationships than our real life though, that there are examples of these ones, the fact that we express more of things taking place all over the world. our opinions on Facebook than out in the Pick up a copy of Malala Yousafzai’s real world, the lack of book, buy a beanie respect we have for our from Love Your Melon, And with that I elders, our misuse of our or take a look around wondered, is there countless opportunities, Loras’ campus to see etc. The list went on. what fundraisers are anything worthy As she spoke, I could taking place. There our generation is definitely call to mind at are bright lights in the contributing? least one (usually more) darkness everywhere, instances in which I’ve even if they are too personally experienced often ignored to focus each of these things being proven true by on what’s going wrong. myself or another millennial. And with Millennials are not hopeless spoiled that I wondered, is there anything worthy brats. And if you don’t believe me our generation is contributing? because I’m a millennial myself, I The conclusion I came to was YES. hope you do a little digging to find the Sure, I’ll be the first to admit that our countless examples of us out there generation does have flaws, and many of that are contributing positively to our them. But at the same time, I think that world. Sure, with the poor choices we we have many redeeming qualities as make being blasted in social media, it’s well. The points that Alexis was making impossible to ignore that we do have are true, but there are exceptions to every a lot of room for improvement, and I rule, and these are just generalizations. think that we need to confront this need, There will be members of every even if it’s hard to stomach sometimes, generation that give it a bad name. But like watching this video. But if we take no one’s perfect. The majority of us do the criticism with grace and show our truly care about the world and want to be abilities to do good rather than just positive members of our society. We love profess that we can do it if we want, I our family and friends, we are grateful think we still have a chance to reverse for our education and we work hard the generalizations made about our to secure a future for ourselves. We all generation.

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Apr. 28, 2016

Cooking with Jazz!

Fried Egg Sandwich with an Avocado Spread

by JASMINE SRONKOSKI | staff writer

It’s a common fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Sometimes the same old routine for your morning meal might get bland. Try out my favorite breakfast recipe that’s easy and satisfying. It will definitely give you energy till your next meal.

Ingredients: 2 tbsp. of fresh avocado 2 slices of wheat bread 1 egg Tomato slices (optional) Lemon Juice (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Heat a skillet pan on the stove to medium, when it is warmed up enough (test by splashing a few drops of water on the skillet, if it sizzles, its hot enough), crack the egg right into the pan to begin cooking like a sunny side up egg. Add desired salt and pepper.

Cook until whites are nearly set, then gently flip. Cook for another minute, and then remove.

While the egg is cooking, toast the bread in a toaster or toaster oven. Mash up the avocado in a small bowl and add salt, pepper, lemon juice, and any other desired seasonings. Spread avocado mixture onto toast. Add tomato slices, fried egg, and top it with the other piece of toast.

And that’s a little cooking with Jazz!

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DVD Review: ‘Spotlight’

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Bite-sized Book Review: ‘the american heiress’

by NINO ERBA | staff writer

As any member of the profession will tell you, journalism is hard work. However, it has been imperfectly represented in film. By far, the best film representation of journalism is “All the President’s Men.” By delving into the nitty gritty of journalism that was frustrating, tiring and plenty of other things, the movie translated print journalism into something vital onscreen. While its Best Picture win was something of a surprise, watching the film makes it clear why it won. It’s the best film about journalism since “All the President’s Men.” It’s 2001, and the “Boston Globe” just got a new editor named Marty Baron (Liev Schreiber). When he comes in, we find the Spotlight team working on a relatively minor case until Baron points them towards a cardinal who did nothing regarding a priest who committed sexual abuse. The Spotlight team then reveals more and more layers about what’s happening in the Catholic Church, and after Baron’s pushing, develops the story into one that targets the system of the Church. It’s a process that takes them many months, interrupted by 9/11, but eventually their story gets published in the front page of the “Globe” in January 2002.

The epilogue of the film tells about how the problem was/is so much bigger than Boston. It says that over 600 stories about the scandal were published by the “Globe,” and the film provides a list of many of the different places where the scandal has reached, not just in the U.S. but internationally as well.

What makes this film such a valuable document about journalism is that it’s willing to show the audience how much work it takes to produce good journalism. The Spotlight team runs into numerous challenges, including Michael Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo) trying to convince Mitchell Garabedian (Stanley Tucci), a lawyer that’s been involved with Catholic Church sex abuse cases, to open up the court documents so that they could be used for their story. The work they do is demanding, but it was worth it in the end.

Apart from its stellar representation of journalism, the film boasts some excellent work as well. Tom McCarthy’s focused, confident direction (working with a script by McCarthy and Josh Singer) keeps the film from veering into unnecessary tangents. However, praise to the cast knows no bounds. Michael Keaton as Walter “Robby” Robinson, the head of the Spotlight team, has a steely resolve that helps show his dedication to the story. Ruffalo earned an Oscar nod for his performance as the lapsed Catholic Rezendes, and he deserved it. The clip they showed at the Oscars where Rezendes fights with Robinson’s decision to withhold publishing a story about the cardinal’s knowledge of the sex abuse and covering it up is some of Ruffalo’s most impassioned acting to date. Rachel McAdams as Sacha Pfeiffer, the only woman on the Spotlight team, brings empathy and dedication to her role. The other cast members, including Schreiber and Tucci, are terrific as well.

“Spotlight” has been out on DVD and Blu-Ray since Feb., so if you’ve had a chance to see it, then you’re lucky. If you haven’t, watching it will help you understand why “Spotlight” deserved the awards it accrued. Equally as important, the films shows not only that journalism is still critically important in our world (the Panama Papers are another friendly reminder of that), but that great films about journalism are still possible.

Apr. 28, 2016

by LIZZY HOFF | staff writer

Daisy Goodwin’s best selling novel “The American Heiress” is filled with suspense.

She keeps you on your toes while making the story an easy read. The book takes place in the early 1890s and focuses on Cora Cash, the richest heiress in America, as she goes from a spoiled child to someone of substance. Although the language at times is hard to understand, the story is riveting. Five stars.

11 of Dubuque’s Finest Ice Cream Spots

by LUCAS TULLY | staff writer

1. Hand’s down, Beecher’s is a must. A Dubuque staple for over three decades, the small shop serves huge portions of homemade ice cream and yogurt at an affordable price. The single location on Asbury Road opened to a line out the door in early-April and will be scooping their creamy treats until Oct. 2. Another Dubuque classic you cannot miss is Betty Jane’s Homemade Candies.

Like Beecher’s, Betty Jane’s only serves ice cream seasonally at its Asbury Road location. My favorite: Gremlin ice cream, featuring bits of milk chocolate, pecans, and tons of homemade caramel sauce.

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Sweet Memories: Never heard of Sweet Memories? A local secret for 25 years, Sweet Memories is a small ice cream and candy shop serving sweet treats to tourist and locals alike at the bottom of the Fourth Street Elevator in the Cable Car Square District.

4. Happy Joes: While the Joe’s always been famous for their Taco Pizza, if you stop by the Century Drive location behind the Kennedy Mall, you’ve got to try one of their sundaes. Any of your friends celebrating a birthday soon? Happy Joe’s is a birthday institution. After grabbing your server to inform of your friends name and age, the entire restaurant will join in singing the “Happy Birthday Song” and in return for the embarrassment, your friend receives a sundae complete with a candle.

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AJ’s Café: The café inside the Hartig Drug Store on University is a nice quiet spot just a few blocks from campus. Beyond scooping “premium” ice cream, the café serves tasty breakfast, lunch, dinner, salads and coffees. Their free WiFi makes AJ’s the perfect place to crank out a paper while stuffing yourself with frozen treats.

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Cold Stone Creamery: Does anyone seriously not like Cold Stone? I like to think of Cold Stone as the Panchero’s of ice cream. You pick from the dozens of candies, nuts, toppings and ice cream flavors and let them hand mix it into a perfect treat. If you’re craving Cold Stone, you can indulge yourself at their Wacker Plaza location by the corner of Dodge and JFK. 7. Yo So Sweet: While there are a handful of other colorfully named frozen yogurt joints, Yo So Sweet is my hands down favorite. Owned by a Loras alum and his wife, you can fill up your bowl over by the Asbury Plaza McDonald’s near Holiday Drive and the Northwest Arterial.

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Culver’s: While you’re in the Asbury Plaza area, why not stop by our local Culver’s for some custard. Culver’s “Flavor of the Day” always pairs well with a bag of piping hot cheese curds.

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Dairy Queen: If you’ve spent any time in the Midwest, you’ve obviously had a Blizzard. While you have your pick of four locations in Dubuque, let me suggest the area’s only independently owned and family operated location on Rhomberg Avenue on Dubuque’s North Side. Now that you have your Blizzard or your Dilly Bar, you can enjoy your treat and the river at the nearby Eagle Point Park, Lock & Dam No. 11 or A.Y. McDonald Park.

10. A&W on Locust by 1st and Main: Root Beer Floats. Need I say more?

11. F’Real Fridays: There is no better use of your Duhawk Dollars than spending that campus cash on buy-one-get-one-free soon to be expiring robot shakes and smoothies.

We’ve come along away from number one, but the F’Real deserves a mention for its unbeatable convenience. Honorable mention goes to the ice cream machine in the Café.

When Doves Cry: A Tribute to Prince

by BRODERICK HOOKER | staff writer

2016 is a sad year in rock and roll history. Several days before the year turned, we lost the gruff-voiced singer of Motorhead, Lemmy. Then Eagles member Glenn Frey died in Jan. More recently we have lost two gender-bending musically gifted, sexually charged geniuses. These, of course, are David Bowie and Prince. David Bowie left us in Jan., and last week the world cried purple rain when Prince died.

Born Prince Rogers Nelson in 1958 in Minneapolis, he died of as-yet-unknown causes on April 21. He could play over 27 instruments and frequently played all the instruments on his albums. Other artists also attribute many of their songs to him since he wrote hits for Sinead O’Connor, Tom Jones, the Bangles, Alicia Keys, Madonna and more. His lyrics and persona dripped with erotic energy. He was not traditionally masculine, but his sexual aura was in high demand, yet he was not involved in any highly controversial sex scandals.

Vowing to write a song per day, upon his death, hundreds, possibly thousands, of unreleased songs were discovered in the vault of his Minneapolis mansion, so there could be a flood of new songs of his in the future. A fierce advocate of intellectual property, Prince was famous, or infamous, for not allowing his songs on Youtube or any streaming services except for Tidal. From 1993 to 2000, he changed his name from “Prince” to his eponymous symbol, which combines elements of the male and female and symbols, mostly to piss off his record label. Frustrating to journalists, many had to use a floppy disc just to put it into articles. During this time, he was referred to as “Symbol,” “Squiggle” and “The Artist Formerly known as Prince.”

His most famous album, “Purple Rain,” was released with a film of the same name in 1984. In it he plays a semi-autobiographical character named “The Kid,” and his (real life) band, The Revolution. It contained two of his most famous songs, “Purple Rain” and “When Doves Cry.” In 2007, in what is considered one of the greatest halftime shows in history, Prince played at Superbowl XLI. He performed “Purple Rain” during a downpour.

Despite all of the sexuality that pervaded his public persona and private life, Prince became a Jehovah’s Witness in 2001. He was also a vegan and animal rights advocate.

Prince passed on a week ago today in his Minnesota mansion, Paisley Park, after several weeks of flu-like symptoms. Cities across the country paid tribute by lighting buildings and monuments in purple, his signature color.

This Day in History: April 28

by BRODERICK HOOKER | staff writer

1503: Battle of Cerignola: Although gunpowder had been used by the Chinese for several hundred years, it was not until this battle that gunpowder arms actually won a battle.

Gunpowder as a weapon during this time was unreliable and served more to scare the opposite side and their horses than inflict actual damage. This battle was fought between Spanish and French troops in Southern Italy during the Italian wars. Italy at this time was a patchwork of independent states, many with ties to other royal families of Europe. Two specific families, the Habsburgs of Spain and the Holy Roman Empire, and the Valois of France fought dynastic disputes. The gunpowder weapons that won this battle would set the stage for guns, cannons and explosives becoming the primary weapon of the battlefield.

1789: Mutiny on the “Bounty”: A group of British sailors had set sail two years prior in the HMS “Bounty” to collect breadfruit from Tahiti and bring it to the Caribbean. After staying for five months in Tahiti, many of the crew had grown accustomed to a leisurely Polynesian lifestyle and had begun relationships with the local women. During the three weeks back at sea, tensions between Lieutenant Captain William Bligh and the crew reached a breaking point. Master’s Mate Fletcher Christian led the mutiny and set Bligh and his supporters adrift on a lifeboat. Bligh eventually reached England, and the HMS “Pandora” was sent on a bounty mission. 14 were captured and tried in England, of which four were acquitted, three pardoned, and three executed. Christian and his band went undiscovered on the island of Pitcairn, where all but one were killed by each other or the native Polynesians.

1945: Il Duce Executed: After almost 20 years as the Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini was killed by members of the Italian Resistance movement. Taking power with the help of the black shirts and their infamous march on Rome, Mussolini was the first leader of a new political movement called fascism. Emphasizing violence, nationalism, and a strong central leader, Mussolini’s fascist state would find allies in the eventually more powerful Nazi Germany, Japan and Spain. Fascist movements sprang up across Europe, and Germany’s eventually became the most dominant, turning the once-powerful Mussolini into Germany’s puppet. After hiding out from encroaching Allied forces from the north and south, Mussolini was eventually found and executed by firing squad and later hung

by his feet. This would spell the end for Germany and Japan in the months to come.

1996: Port Arthur Massacre: The third-deadliest shooting perpetrated by a lone gunmen in history, Martin Bryant killed 35 people in Tasmania, Australia. Bryant was considered troubled from childhood, with a low IQ and behavior problems. He left school and lived on a disability pension with his parents, but worked as a handyman and gardener.

This is where the story becomes bizarre. He began working for the wealthy Mary Elizabeth Harvey, heiress to a large fortune. They eventually moved in together to a mansion on a farm. Harvey died in car accident, and left all the money in her will to Bryant. He began acting more erratically and struggled in forming or keeping any social relationships. He also began drinking heavily. All of this eventually came to a head in 1996 when he committed this mass murder. After this, Australia severely tightened their gun laws.

2001: Road Trip … To Space: Dennis Tito, a multimillionaire, funded his own mission to space and became the first space tourist.

Arranged by the space tourism company Space Adventures Ltd., Tito accompanied the cosmonauts on the Russian ship Soyuz TM-32. He orbited Earth 128 times, spending seven days in orbit. He spent 20 million dollars on his mission, and set the stage for the future of space travel, possibly in the hands of private citizens and companies.

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TIPS with 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 Real World Dear Trish, I can’t believe that I am only a few weeks away from graduating! I have been looking forward to this day for so long. I must admit, though, I am a little freaked out. Besides the fact that I will be leaving my home and friends whom I have gotten used to for the past four years, I am also in the process of finding a job to support myself. Yikes! No more student loans or money from parents. No more NOT getting up in the morning when I am hungover. No more procrastination. The real world is upon me. Any tips on starting out this new phase of my life?

Signed, In Transition

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The Outsider perspective Du-what, du-blin

by KRISSY JUAREZ | staff writer

In all my life I would have never believed the amount of empathy and deep connection I could feel after a singular encounter. It occurred during my internship, and I, as the intern, had a bunch of little jobs to do. However, today was different because my co-worker and I had a visitor. His name will be left out due to personal preference, but what is important to know is that he is in his early thirties, recently immigrated to Dublin from Italy and is currently residing with a friend of ours who is a priest. We were both tasked to go over upcoming Mass readings and tried to tease out a theme between the readings. It was slow going at first, with a few minutes dedicated to explaining what exactly we were doing, but things really got rolling after reflecting on the first reading for May 29.

It was from 1 Kings and was essentially about how people should be welcoming to others who are different than them -- the outsiders. I asked him which words stuck out after reflecting on the reading. He impressively and immediately responded with the word “foreigner,” and I gave a smile as my heart cracked a little bit when I answered, “Same.”

Let me explain…

I am in my early twenties, so people in the workplace believe me to be inexperienced, and take me less seriously than a forty year old.

I am a practicing Catholic, and Catholicism in Ireland isn’t as prominent as our preconceived notions make it out to be. It’s quite rare for a twenty year old to place importance on the Catholic faith.

Trish says: First of all, congratulations on a huge accomplishment! Graduating and moving on to the next phase of your life is exciting. Sure, some feelings of loss will likely accompany these feelings, but have no fear; the real world is ready for you. Try to look at it like an adventure.

I could write a book on advice on beginning this new chapter, but I won’t.

I will bestow on you a few “musts,” though. You must make a budget and live within your means. Hopefully, you have already been starting this before leaving college. You will likely have loans that you need to begin paying off soon, so get started on saving. When you get your first paycheck, figure out your take home pay and decipher out your debts. Follow the 50-30-20 plan which includes putting 50% towards needs, 30% towards wants and 20% towards savings. Hard to do but worthwhile later. Take it from someone who spent too much on wants and not enough on savings. It can be hard to recover.

Another money tip is to take advantage of your employer’s 401(k) and or open a Roth (IRA). It is never too early to save for the future. Begin to establish good credit. Identity theft is popular among college students and recent grads because of such a substantial online profile. Keep an eye on your money, and know where it’s going. Don’t be too open on social media. Some discretion is good.

Next, choose your friends wisely. Try to avoid people that encourage you to spend money recklessly. If you are looking for friends, find some that share your values and your financial perspective on spending. Be open to new friendships in and outside of work. And stay connected to old friends. Nurture those college relationships so that they stay strong. They have likely weathered a few storms with you, so keep the good ones close.

See me for more information on managing the transition, and remember, it’s a good thing to be graduating.

I am an American, which brings up stereotypes involving entitlement, laziness, and intellectual capabilities.

I have a darker complexion. With a skin tone that’s darker than most of the native population in Ireland, I’m questioned about my ethnicity/nationality while simultaneously fielding assumptions about my place of origin.

Essentially, I am not “normal” to typical Irish society. And in an instant, I knew that my newfound friend felt the same way.

So actually, over the past few months, I’ve been able to get a firsthand experience of feeling like an outsider. Whether it’s being asked about my accent or my complexion, it’s been made clear that I’m different. I came to Ireland with the idea that, because I’m a native English speaker, adjusting to the culture would be easy, but just because you share the same language as another country doesn’t mean you speak the same language. Don’t misunderstand me. I’ve learned so much from my experiences abroad, and I wouldn’t trade it for almost anything, but it’s made me aware of what it’s like to be a minority in a foreign land.

Guys, the people who we dub as “foreigners” are completely and fully aware of how different they are in comparison to mainstream society. Please be empathetic and sensitive. They know that they pronounce words differently, they know their mannerisms are different, they know they look different. Don’t say the first thing that pops into your mind. When you meet someone “foreign,” reflect on how you would want to be spoken to if you were in a culture different than your own. No, this is not being too “politically correct,” it’s about treating people who were born in a different nation than your own as deserving of equal respect and dignity that you would expect.

Signed, Trish

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Warm weather is coming, and spring is blooming. As the summer approaches, Loras students are preparing the Tom Blacklock Memorial Garden for fresh fruits and vegetables. This is a communal garden filled with rich vegetables that offers free produce during the spring summer and fall.

The community garden is named after Tom Blacklock, a 2014 graduate of Loras. After the Social Action Trip to Washington, D.C., during his Spring Break, Tom began initiatives to jumpstart the steps to grow a Loras vegetable garden. Tragically, he died the summer after his graduation.

His family recognized his love and passion for nature, so they gave money to further advance Tom’s dreams of having a Loras community garden. The Garden is now located between the Science Hall and Hennessy for anyone to enjoy, no permission needed to weed, harvest or enjoy the garden. Last year, Allison Klimesh gathered the produce during the summer, and this year Louisa Pavlik takes on the initiative.

“It builds a community and cultivates an appreciation for the food people put on their plates,” Pavlik said. She gardens because she wishes to eat locally so she can reduce her carbon footprint. She didn’t grow up on a farm and feels cheated out of the process.

“It is a gift to be able to see where the food comes from.”

Pavlik wants to encourage people to enjoy the food and help out during the summer. She is still looking for a few people to sign up for time periods to attend and pick the produce. If you are interested, please e-mail her at Louisa.pavlik@loras.edu. She also wishes to invite people to a Harvest Festival where they will plant the warm weather vegetables. The event will take place on Thursday, May 12, and afterwards they will move to the Grotto for snacks and music making.

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Lacrosse sets program mark for season wins 11-10 victory over Beloit delivers team milestone

by FRANK FERNANDEZ| sports writer

With only one game remaining in the season, the lacrosse team sits at 5-9 with a 3-5 record in the Midwest Lacrosse Conference.

With their victory over Beloit on Saturday, the Duhawks set a program record for wins in a season. In the conference matchup against the Buccaneers, Beloit jumped out to the early lead. However, the dynamic duo of juniors Hannah Nelson and Anna Schwalbe struck back when they connected for a goal to even the score. After back and forth play, senior Kaitlyn Kutsch gave Loras their first lead of the day with a pair of goals.

The give and take continued late into the second half as the score was knotted at 10 until Kutsch once again found the back of the net with her 59th goal of the season. The Duhawks’ defense came up huge as they prevented Beloit from evening the score, and Loras held on for the victory.

Head coach Emily Goetz is proud of her team’s progression over the past four seasons and the perseverance of the team, especially this senior class.

“Each year, we have increased stats and wins. We went from one win in 2013 to three wins in 2014, to four wins in 2015 to now five wins in 2016. It’s a steady progression and one seen across the board in our stats as a program. I’m particularly excited for the seniors this year since they have been with me since day one of the program and have experienced all the hardships and successes. I’m really happy they can graduate the program feeling that progression and know how important it is to stick things out even when it’s hard. They have done an incredible job for me, and I’m very proud of them.”

The Duhawks will look to finish the regular season on a winning note when they host Augsburg this upcoming Saturday for senior day. This will be the final career game for three seniors: Nadia Duarte, Shauna Weber and Kaitlyn Kutsch.

Coach Goetz knows that her team must play smart to outlast Augsburg.

“It’ll start with controlling the draw and then looking to work off of defenders to support the ball carrier. Quick, accurate decision making and lots of movement out of pressure is the game plan.”

The game time is set for 2 p.m. in the Rock Bowl.

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Baseball team gears up for conference tournament Duhawks have played well in their last several games

by NATALIE DROESKE| asst. sports editor

The Duhawks, standing at 12-18 for the season, went 4-2 in their last six games after splitting two games with the UD Spartans on Tuesday, April 19, and taking the Simpson Storm 3-1 this last weekend, April 22 and 23.

“We had one (bad) inning against UD and one inning against Simpson,” said head coach Carl Tebon. “It was the difference in winning six straight versus having four wins this week.”

The Duhawks claimed the first game 4-3 against the Spartans, earning senior Patrick Walsh his third win of the season and relief pitcher senior Alex Steines his first save. Success on the mound coupled with success from the plate by four key Duhawks that each claimed multiple hits: first-years Danny Paluch and Austin Konagel, junior Nolan Ritter, and senior Lucas Jacque.

“It’s good to see young guys step up because we are a very young team,” said Tebon. “You gotta have kids like that, stepping up and getting used to playing at that level; it was definitely good to see.”

Game two had a similar start; the Duhawks led until the eighth inning where they lost the 4-2 lead, giving up six runs

in the final two innings of the game, losing 8-4.

Satisfied with the split, however, the men then turned their attention to the Storm on Friday afternoon in Indianola. Claiming victory 6-1 and 11-2, the Duhawks were strong at the plate in both games of the doubleheader, backed by no earned runs from Steines on the mound in the first game.

“I think that it’s a little bit easier for pitchers when you’re scoring runs for them,” said Tebon. “It means less stressful innings, and we’re not bearing down every inning, but we had some great starts this weekend, and we’re definitely gonna need that this weekend coming up for sure.”

Sophomore pitchers Patrick Moriarty and Robert Hovey tag-teamed game two, Moriarty with his start of his career, throwing four clean innings. Konagel continued his strong offensive streak, sparking a Duhawk rally at the top of the seventh in game one and going 3-4 in game two, raising his overall conference average to .385.

“It was a good weekend, but it could’ve been a great weekend,” said Tebon. “They have it in them. It’s just getting it out of them consistently in big situations where we have to get more tough.”

With eight games left in conference play while sitting in the seventh seed, the Duhawks are excited for the battle for the 1-6 tournament spots. Up next for the men is a tough pitching staff from the Wartburg Knights this coming weekend, April 29 and 30 in Waverly.

Duhawk track races to finish conference season Some of the athletes will compete in the Drake Relays this weekend

by MATTHEW MARTER| sports writer

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Leinenweber in contention at conference championship

by DREW BRASHAW| sports editor

Sophomore Peter Leinenweber is tied for third place after two rounds at the Iowa Conference Golf Championships at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. The Evanston, IL native carded back-to-back scores of 76 in rounds one and two, leaving him at +8 midway through the tournament. Leinenweber’s total score of 152 places him just six shots off of the lead heading into this weekend’s third and fourth rounds in Decorah.

“It’s a refreshing feeling to be in the hunt for the conference championship,” Leinenweber said. “I love the fact that I gave myself a chance to win, and I am going to give everything I have mentally and physically to go out there and take the title.”

Leinenweber says the gameplan for this weekend is simple: Be aggressive.

“I’m typically a very aggressive player, and that will not change whatsoever this

weekend. Being six shots back gives me a great chance to make a charge, but you can’t make up six shots by playing conservative. So the answer is simple: Play aggressive.”

Sophomore Riley Till shot 79 and 81 at Finkbine, and is 24th on the leaderboard at +16. First-year Will Arndt is tied for 30th at +23, and senior Jason Beer is in 32nd with +25. The Duhawks turned in a combined +72 648 over the first two rounds and are sixth in the team race.

The concluding rounds of the Iowa Conference Championships will be played tomorrow and Saturday at Oneota Golf and Country Club in Decorah where Leinenweber hopes to claim an individual conference title.

“I feel as comfortable with my game as I have in a while, and I am ready to go for the third and fourth rounds,” Leinenweber said.

On Saturday, the Duhawks traveled across town to the home of the University of Dubuque Spartans. This was the last chance to for the Duhawks to compete for a spot at the Drake Relays before the Iowa Conference meet.

Among some of the strong performances were first-year Kemunto Ondande, sophomore Kylian Lally, and seniors Zach Frey and Keontae Neely.

Lally took first in the 800-meter run with the quick time of 1:53.62.

“I was extremely nervous going into the race,” Lally said, “but once the gun went off, I just became focused on keeping up with Frey.”

Frey was used as a rabbit for his teammates before dropping out of the race.

“Frey really helped out in that race.

Him setting the pace made it easier for me to just focus on keeping up with him. When he stopped on the curve and started yelling, I believe that gave me the extra push I needed,” said Lally.

Despite this promising finish, Lally still knows he has work to do.

“My biggest motivator this season is to just get faster so I can be where I want to be. I want to make it to nationals, but obviously I have to focus on getting faster to make that happen.”

Thankfully, he has help from his teammates.

“All of the support from the team makes it so much easier to push harder during the races and practices. I am just really excited to see where our team ends up. I feel a lot of us have been having a very successful seasons, and I am really excited to see where everyone ends up as the season starts coming to an end,” said Lally.

Lally’s performance wasn’t the only impressive one in the 800. Ondande

won the 800 meter run with the time of 2:20.22. This was her first 800 since the Indoor Conference meet, and she shaved four seconds off her time.

In order to prepare for her race, Ondande explained her method.

“I took some time to myself to visualize my race. I made sure that I had some positivity in myself.”

She lead the whole field for the two laps.

“After my race, I was in shock. It was great competition for me.”

With the successes of her season so far, she’s excited for the upcoming weeks.

“My biggest motivator for this season is to take everything that you have been given from the training that we do at the practice to the moment where we are ready for competition. We all have our strengths and weaknesses, but it will take time to reach where we intend to be,” said Ondande.

Neely had strong finishes in his three field events, placing in the top 4 in each, winning the long jump.

Neely said, “I think that my performances were good for where we are at in the season. My marks have been slowly climbing higher as we get closer to conference.”

For him, the team and his coaches help him out the most.

“My biggest motivator this season has been my teammates and coach. They call me out when I’m not doing what I’m supposed to.”

Neely is also excited about what the jumpers have to do this season.

“I am looking forward to seeing how well the younger jumpers on the team finish the season. I would like them to be in a place where they are able to help each other out next season after all the seniors are gone.”

The Duhawks take some of their flock to the Drake Relays this weekend while the rest will be competing at Simpson College on Friday.

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Softball seniors salute ’16 season

by MEGAN TEWS| asst. sports editor

Family is the word that comes to mind when members of the Loras softball team think about their experience as a Duhawk.

Four team members’ time on the field is almost complete, but the bonds they created will last a lifetime. Loras is graduating four seniors at the conclusion of the 2016 season: Makaila Haase, Ashlee Hoffman, Julie Kistner and Alexis Seth, who serves as the Softball Operations Intern.

Saturday’s doubleheader against Buena Vista served as Senior Day for the softball team. The Duhawks split with the Beavers falling 8-5 in game one but bouncing back to take game two 6-3. Loras had a 5-3 lead entering the seventh inning, but a late fiverun rally by the Beavers allowed them to surpass the Duhawks and take the first game.

Determined to claim victory on Senior Day, Loras struck first in game two with two runs in the third inning and never looked back, claiming the split.

While the conclusion of Saturday’s game was a bittersweet moment for the graduating seniors, they have a lot to be proud of in their time donning the purple and gold.

Haase tallied her 100th career hit this season and is posting a career-best .338 batting average. She has been a crucial force in the circle for the Duhawks, recording 82 career strikeouts.

Hoffman is also posting career-best marks this season with a .250 batting average and .357 slugging percentage. She has recorded two games of double-digit putouts at first base this year.

In her two years with the team, Kistner has been effective at second base tallying 76 career putouts for a cumulative .927 fielding percentage.

Seth sported a Duhawk jersey for her first two years at Loras, but traded in the uniform for the program manager position as a junior. This year, Seth held the title of Softball Operations Intern and has had a huge impact on both the team and the coaching staff.

“By having the job I do, I am still a part of the family I joined my freshman year, and it has been an honor to stay with these women as they grow. I consider myself just as much on the team as any of the players,” Seth said about her role.

No matter a person’s title, it was conclusive among the seniors that being a part of Duhawk softball means more than a position on the field.

“Playing Duhawk softball means so much more than words can say. I have learned so much more than athletic skills, like what it means to be a teammate, leader and sister. I have played through many types of adversity and team dynamics that will help me succeed in other facets of life,” said Haase.

In addition to the lessons learned, there were also unforgettable relationships formed.

“Duhawk softball means making lifelong friends who can pick you up when you’re down and be your number one fans when you’re rocking it. Duhawk softball is a family. I wouldn’t trade these experiences I’ve had with these people for the world,” Kistner added.

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Unfortunately, Loras’ road game against Coe on Saturday will be the last regular season game of these seniors’ careers. Luckily, they leave behind a strong legacy to be fulfilled by their friends and teammates. But before they go, they have some words of advice to offer.

“Don’t take any practice or game for granted, and have fun because you never know when it will be your last,” said Hoffman.

“Put your teammates first; they are the ones that you take the field with every day.

Don’t be afraid to fail harder because, at the end of the day, no one remembers the outcome, but they remember the effort given and friendships made,” said Kistner.

“Forget the stats, forget the opponent, and forget about yourself, because, in the end, you won’t remember that stuff. Enjoy every second because, sooner than you could ever expect, you’ll be hanging up your cleats, yelling your last “chica-chica-boom-boom,” and taking your last swing. Give it all you’ve got and enjoy it,” Haase said.

Coach Fenwick takes tennis teams to next level Men’s tennis team earns its first Iowa Conference Tournament berth since 2007

by AARON BROEGE| sports writer

In the past week, the Loras men hosted a doubleheader, taking on Central and Simpson. The day began with Central, a powerhouse team of the Iowa Conference, downing the Duhawks 9-0.

Central took all three doubles matches, but junior Jason Derby and sophomore Kevin Murphy put up a solid fight, eventually dropping the match 8-5.

Singles play showed the same results for the Duhawks as they dropped each singles match to the tough Central squad. Firstyear Riley Michel at No. 4 singles put up the best fight against his opponent, winning the first set, but dropped the second set and came up just short in the tiebreaker.

The Duhawks, despite a tough loss, didn’t let the result waver them as they went on to face Simpson later in the day. Their competitive spirit showed as the men easily topped Simpson, winning 8-1.

The men got off to a hot start with a win in each of the doubles spots. The big wins in doubles were very much thanks to the No. 1 and No. 3 doubles teams, who despite a late start battled back and won each of their matches.

No. 2 doubles made easy work of their opponents, taking them down 8-1.

The singles matches looked just as impressive for the Duhawks. They made easy work of their opponents in each win, and had the entire competition against Simpson won by the time No. 5 singles was playing.

This win for the Duhawks marks a very important milestone, as it is the first time the men’s team has qualified for the

Iowa Conference Tournament since 2007.

The turnaround of this tennis team is all thanks to the new head coach this season, Chad Fenwick.

He has led both the men’s and women’s team to some big milestones.

“It’s a big step for us. We’re making big improvements and I think we’ll really be an IIAC Championship-caliber team with some more work,” Fenwick said.

After facing Coe on Tuesday, the men look to take on Wartburg on Saturday in another Iowa Conference game, followed by the IIAC Tournament in early May. The Loras women’s tennis team wrapped up their regular season with a win against Wisconsin Lutheran. The Duhawks pulled out the W, 8-1, giving them momentum going into the Iowa Conference Tournament.

The Duhawks started their day off with a sweep in doubles play with all three pairs pulling together an impressive performance against their opponent.

The momentum continued in singles play, as the Duhawks took five of six singles matches. Sophomore Sam Pietruszynski put together the dominant performance of the day, defeating her opponent 6-0, 6-1. By the time junior Jessica Dickhut wrapped up her match with a win in straight sets, the Duhawks had already clinched the win, and went on to continue their dominant performance until the day was over.

With an overall record of 7-12, the Loras women will now turn their attention to postseason play as they face Central in the first round of the Iowa Conference Tournament on Friday.

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